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shai linne is living proof that God has a wonderful sense of humor. He once told his mom that he would never, ever become a Christian, completely oblivious to the fact that God had chosen him to be a Christian before time began. He doesn't like the spotlight, so God gave him natural gifts that put him on stage as an actor. He doesn't like to be in front of people, so God gave him spiritual gifts that are mostly public in nature. shai has appeared on numerous independent and national Christian Hip-hop releases, including his 2005 full-length debut, The Solus Christus Project. All this from someone who doesn't like hip-hop and never pursued a career in music. Someone in heaven is having a big laugh at his expense. After all this time, shai still doesn't get the joke.
Letter From The Grave
Shai Linne Lyrics
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But now no more natural light shines- flat line
Just as I was dissing his name
I'm hit with the flames as my soul left my physical frame
Frightened, my senses heightened
Defenseless against this relentless lightning
A stampede of thunder claps, I can't breathe
It's like I'm running laps with my lung collapsed
Meanwhile, I am no longer senile
The life I lived in the body- that feels like the dream now
And I've awakened to a real life nightmare
It's quite clear- no use putting up a fight here
My destiny is sealed; a true catastrophe
With future agonies that have yet to be revealed
And that thought alone is such a blow to me- it's terrible
Because what I'm feeling right now is totally unbearable
I'm disembodied, met my worst feat mentally
Every second like a year, every year a century
No one that I can call, I'm crushed under a wall
Of holy fury, amazed by the justice of it all
Getting what I deserve, in fact my soul is burning black
I've crossed over the threshold- never to be saved
Eternal is the furnace and it ain't no turning back
Oh God, just let me send my fam a letter from the grave!
My conscience is killing me
Like a worm that never dies
Like a worm that never dies
Scene 2
To my parent, my sisters, my cousins, my nieces
Friend, co-workers- everybody needs to read this
You probably thinking I'm in heaven smiling down upon you
But that's not true- I'm writing this now to warn you
I'm serious- wish I could put a gun to your face
Whatever it takes to make you listen- don't come to this place
I made tons of mistakes when I was there with y'all certainly
The worst by far was not preparing for eternity
It's crazy- I don't even know how to tell y'all
But I'm in hell, y'all
And I know it's upsetting to hear- it's upsetting to be here
But I write so you'd get it and see clear
I don't have all the answers- I grope for more
But there are a couple of things that I know for sure
Re-incarnation is a lie- there's no such thing as Satan- lie
Getting to heaven through meditation- that's a lie
Homicidal I feel, but it's vital we build
Your pride will be killed- the God of the Bible is real
Y'all know- I ain't read the Bible a day in my life
But He's the one who's inflicting all my pain and my strife
So get a Bible and read it- whatever you read- believe it
And after reading, eat it, sleep it and breathe it
There's much more to this man Jesus- observe the story
And I can tell you that there's no such thing as purgatory
What I wouldn't give to have your opportunity
I see my pride has ruined me, ignoring God is lunacy
There's no comfort, all shame, no peace
No slumber, all pain, it don't cease
So don't be lax when attacked with distractions
The fashions and attractions had me relaxing
Now I'm awake for the first time ever
But from the goodness of God's works I'm severed
Regretting all the tracts that I threw in the trash
Regretting moving fast in pursuit of the cash
Regretting spending all my life trusting myself
Regretting not reading the Bible up on my shelf
Regretting all the things in life that had me caught up
Regretting switching the subject when Christ was brought up
Regretting not going to church when my friends invited me
Regretting believing my college profs who lied to me
Regretting dismissing all believers as lame
Regretting not examining Jesus' claims
Regretting...
In Shai Linne's "Letter From The Grave," the singer is reflecting on his life after his death. He describes himself as someone who spent his life shaking his fist at heaven, but when he died, he was hit with flames, leaving him in a nightmare-like state. He is disembodied and trapped, feeling every second as if it is a year and every year a century. Knowing that his fate is sealed and that he is getting what he deserves, he longs to send a letter to his family from beyond the grave. In scene two, he addresses his family, friends, and coworkers, telling them that he is in hell and warning them not to follow in his footsteps. He regrets not preparing for eternity, ignoring God, and not reading the Bible. He urges them to read it, eat it, sleep it, and breathe it, sharing his regret that he did not examine Jesus' claims when he had the chance.
This song is a powerful reminder of the consequences of ignoring God and not preparing for eternity. The singer's regret is palpable, and his warning to others is urgent. It is a call to examine our own lives and make sure that we are living in line with what we believe to be true.
Line by Line Meaning
Shaking my fist at the heavens- my lifetime pastime
I have spent my lifetime rebelling against God.
But now no more natural light shines- flat line
I have died and there is no more life in me.
Just as I was dissing his name
I was disrespecting God's name at the moment of my death.
I'm hit with the flames as my soul left my physical frame
As I died, I was struck with the pain of eternal flames in hell.
Frightened, my senses heightened
I am scared and my senses are heightened in this new reality.
Defenseless against this relentless lightning
I am powerless against the punishment I now face in hell.
A stampede of thunder claps, I can't breathe
I can't escape the loud noise and spiritual suffocation in hell.
It's like I'm running laps with my lung collapsed
It feels like I'm endlessly running with no breath in my lungs in this spiritual realm.
I can't leave- I'm stuck and trapped
I am stuck in this place and unable to leave or escape.
Meanwhile, I am no longer senile
I am no longer insane or mentally unstable, unlike when I was alive.
The life I lived in the body- that feels like the dream now
The life I lived on earth now feels like a distant and unimportant dream.
And I've awakened to a real life nightmare
I am now alive in a spiritual nightmare that is worse than any earthly horror.
It's quite clear- no use putting up a fight here
There is no point in resisting my punishment, it is clear that I deserve it.
My destiny is sealed; a true catastrophe
My fate is determined and it is a true disaster.
With future agonies that have yet to be revealed
There are even worse pains and punishments I will face in the future that I haven't experienced yet.
And that thought alone is such a blow to me- it's terrible
Just the thought of what I will face in the future is unbearable and terrible.
Because what I'm feeling right now is totally unbearable
The pain and punishment I am currently experiencing is too much to bear.
I'm disembodied, met my worst feat mentally
I am separated from my physical body and facing my worst fear mentally.
Every second like a year, every year a century
Time moves incredibly slow in this place, every second feels like a year and every year feels like a century.
No one that I can call, I'm crushed under a wall
I have no one to call for help or comfort, and I am weighed down by the punishment I face.
Of holy fury, amazed by the justice of it all
I am facing the righteous anger and justice of God, and it is overwhelming.
Getting what I deserve, in fact my soul is burning black
I am receiving the punishment I deserve, and my soul is burning black with sin and pain.
I've crossed over the threshold- never to be saved
I have passed the point of no return and am now beyond salvation.
Eternal is the furnace and it ain't no turning back
The furnace of punishment I face is eternal, and there is no way to escape or turn back from it.
Oh God, just let me send my fam a letter from the grave!
I wish I could send a warning to my family from beyond the grave about the importance of believing in God.
My conscience is killing me
I am overwhelmed with guilt and shame for my actions in life.
Like a worm that never dies
My guilt and shame are like a never-ending, wriggling worm that eats away at me.
You probably thinking I'm in heaven smiling down upon you
You likely assume that I am in heaven and watching over you from above.
But that's not true- I'm writing this now to warn you
In reality, I am not in heaven and am writing this to warn you about the dangers of not believing in God.
I'm serious- wish I could put a gun to your face
I am serious about the importance of this warning and wish I could do anything to make you listen, even threaten you with violence.
Whatever it takes to make you listen- don't come to this place
I will do whatever it takes to make you listen to this message, and I urge you to avoid coming to the place of eternal punishment that I now face.
I made tons of mistakes when I was there with y'all certainly
I made many mistakes while I was alive with all of you, that I now regret.
The worst by far was not preparing for eternity
The biggest mistake I made was not preparing for my eternal destiny in the afterlife.
It's crazy- I don't even know how to tell y'all
It is difficult for me to even know how to explain this message to you.
But I'm in hell, y'all
The simple fact is, I am in hell right now.
And I know it's upsetting to hear- it's upsetting to be here
I am aware that this message is upsetting to hear, but it is even more upsetting to experience the reality of eternal punishment.
But I write so you'd get it and see clear
I wrote this message to make sure you understand the seriousness of this warning and can see the reality of the afterlife clearly.
I don't have all the answers- I grope for more
I don't know everything about the afterlife or the nature of God, but I am searching for answers and understanding.
But there are a couple of things that I know for sure
However, there are a few things that I am certain about.
Re-incarnation is a lie- there's no such thing as Satan- lie
Beliefs in reincarnation or the existence of Satan are not true and are deceptive lies.
Getting to heaven through meditation- that's a lie
Beliefs that one can reach heaven through meditation alone are not true and are a lie.
Homicidal I feel, but it's vital we build
I feel extreme urgency and desperation to share this message, and it is important that we build our faith and belief in God.
Your pride will be killed- the God of the Bible is real
We must be willing to let go of our pride and accept that the God of the Bible is real.
Y'all know- I ain't read the Bible a day in my life
I never read the Bible during my life, despite its importance and relevance to my eternal destiny.
But He's the one who's inflicting all my pain and my strife
Despite my lack of knowledge or belief in the Bible during my life, I now understand that God is the one who is punishing me for my sins.
So get a Bible and read it- whatever you read- believe it
I urge you to read the Bible and believe in its message.
And after reading, eat it, sleep it and breathe it
The message of the Bible should become our daily sustenance and the foundation of our lives.
There's much more to this man Jesus- observe the story
The story of Jesus in the Bible contains much wisdom and truth that we should observe and learn from.
And I can tell you that there's no such thing as purgatory
Beliefs in purgatory, a state of waiting between heaven and hell, are not true.
What I wouldn't give to have your opportunity
I deeply regret not taking advantage of the opportunity to learn about and believe in God during my life, and wish I could go back and change that.
I see my pride has ruined me, ignoring God is lunacy
I now understand that my pride and refusal to believe in God has led to my eternal punishment and that rejecting God's existence is foolish.
There's no comfort, all shame, no peace
In this place of eternal punishment, there is no comfort, only shame and no peace.
No slumber, all pain, it don't cease
There is no rest or relief from the constant pain and punishment in hell.
So don't be lax when attacked with distractions
We should not become complacent or distracted from the important choice of believing in God, even in the face of temptations or distractions on earth.
The fashions and attractions had me relaxing
I was too focused on material possessions and earthly pleasures during my life, which made me complacent and blinded me to the truth of God.
Now I'm awake for the first time ever
In death, I am finally awakened to the reality of God and the afterlife, which I was blind to during my life.
But from the goodness of God's works I'm severed
Despite this awakening, I remain separated from the goodness of God's works and punishment for my sins remains.
Regretting all the tracts that I threw in the trash
I regret ignoring or rejecting messages of faith or religion that were presented to me during my life.
Regretting moving fast in pursuit of the cash
I regret being too focused on making money and attaining material possessions during my life instead of considering my eternal destiny.
Regretting spending all my life trusting myself
I regret a lifetime of self-reliance and ignoring the importance of faith and belief in God.
Regretting not reading the Bible up on my shelf
I regret ignoring or neglecting the Bible, which was available to me during my life and contained the truth about God.
Regretting all the things in life that had me caught up
I regret being distracted or caught up in the trivial or temporary aspects of life, which blinded me to the importance of eternal matters.
Regretting switching the subject when Christ was brought up
I regret diverting conversations away from the topic of faith or religion, which prevented me from considering the truth about God.
Regretting not going to church when my friends invited me
I regret refusing invitations to attend church, which prevented me from learning about God and the importance of community faith.
Regretting believing my college profs who lied to me
I regret believing false teachings or messages from professors or other sources during my life, which misled me and prevented me from the truth about God.
Regretting dismissing all believers as lame
I regret ignoring or dismissing others who believed in God or had faith, which prevented me from being open to the truth about God.
Regretting not examining Jesus' claims
I regret not investigating or considering the claims of Jesus, which held the truth about my eternal destiny.
Contributed by Charlie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.