Music of Life
Sho Baraka Lyrics

Okaaay ...
The song is about to start and the artist is hyping up the crowd.

Let's go!!!
The artist is encouraging the crowd to get excited and participate in the music.

If you love this music of life, get your hands up
The artist is asking the crowd to show their appreciation for the music by raising their hands.

He's holy and perfect, so get your hands up
The artist is celebrating God's holiness and asking the crowd to join in the celebration.

He's sovereign and majestic, so get your hands up
The artist is praising God's power and asking the crowd to do the same.

Before we couldn't sing that music of life
The artist is acknowledging that there was a time when humanity could not appreciate the beauty of God's music.

Now all we play is that music of Christ
The artist is celebrating the fact that through Jesus, humanity can now appreciate the beauty of God's music.

Called and redeemed, get your hands up
The artist is celebrating the redemption that comes through faith in Jesus and asking the crowd to celebrate it too.

Love God, love your brother He commands us
The artist is reminding the crowd of God's commandment to love both God and others.

We live by a different beat, check the new sound
The artist is saying that as Christians, we live by a different set of values and principles that should be reflected in the way we live and the music we create.

We walk in the spirit it's like a ghost town
The artist is referring to the biblical concept of walking in the Holy Spirit and how it can sometimes feel like a lonely journey.

We exalt a holy God who uses earth as a thrown
The artist is celebrating God's greatness and how He reigns over all things.

If His thrown is a chair then a chair is my home
The artist is saying that as Christians, our true home is wherever God is present, whether that be on a throne or in a simple chair.

My sound track of life went from blues into worship
The artist is saying that through faith in Jesus, his music changed from a focus on worldly issues to a focus on praising God.

It's a daily sacrifice, yeah ya' boy knows his purpose
The artist is acknowledging that living a life of faith is a sacrifice, but it is worth it because he knows his purpose.

Never saw a beautiful death until I saw the cross
The artist is reflecting on the beauty and significance of Jesus' death on the cross.

Saw the nails hit my sins, hit the law, hit my flaws
The artist is saying that through Jesus' death on the cross, his sins were nailed to the cross and defeated.

How could the banging of nails make music of life
The artist is reflecting on the paradoxical nature of Jesus' death: something that seems like a brutal tragedy can result in beautiful music of life.

And the rolling of a stone echo power of Christ
The artist is referencing the biblical story of Jesus' resurrection and how it demonstrates His power.

It's not the kind of music that make the kids jump, but it is the kind of that makes heart thump.
The artist is saying that the music of faith may not always be a popular or popularized style, but it can still move people's hearts and inspire them.

It's the music that makes a stressed man cope,
The artist is saying that the music of faith can be a source of comfort and relief for those who are struggling with stress or anxiety.

Makes a suicidal cat want to drop that rope
The artist is saying that the music of faith can be a powerful force in preventing suicidal thoughts or actions.

Makes the hood drug dealer want to quit that dope
The artist is saying that the music of faith can inspire even those living in very difficult circumstances to make positive changes in their lives.

It's faith in Christ that brings man hope
The artist is reiterating that faith in Jesus is the source of true hope for humanity.

Ever since the fall it ain't been much to sing about
The artist is saying that since the fall of humanity, life has been difficult and sorrowful with few things to celebrate or sing about.

We were born in life's grave but Christ has dug us out
The artist is saying that through faith in Jesus, humanity can be saved from the grave of sin and death.

So I shout I sing I keep His banner raised
The artist is expressing his commitment to continue praising God and upholding His standards.

116 on my heart, this boy is unashamed
The artist is referencing the Christian rap collective 116 and expressing his pride in his faith and his membership in this community.

of the ancient of days a God who's unchanged
The artist is celebrating God's eternal existence and His constancy and reliability.

I carry my bed to show the world I was lame
The artist is referencing the biblical story of the paralyzed man who was healed by Jesus and is declaring his willingness to bear witness to his own healing.

I will not go back to which from I came
The artist is saying that he is committed to living a life of faith and will not return to the sinful ways of his past.

It's like a free man who wants to be a slave
The artist is referencing the paradoxical nature of living a life of faith: although it can be a source of freedom, it also involves submitting to God's will and becoming His servant.

I believe in His holiness, authority and might
The artist is stating his beliefs about God's character and power.

Now that I'm sealed with the spirit a deposit of life
The artist is referencing the belief that through faith in Jesus, Christians receive the Holy Spirit and are granted new life.

If you're free from the bondage get your hands up
The artist is encouraging those who have been set free from sin and death through Jesus to celebrate that freedom.

Sick of low living, He turned our lives up
The artist is celebrating how through faith in Jesus, our lives can be transformed and elevated above the struggles and difficulties of the world.

It's the music of life that makes kings bow down
The artist is referencing how the music of faith can be a powerful force that moves even the most powerful figures to humility and worship.

Makes the lowly up rise, open the blind man's eyes
The artist is referencing how the music of faith can inspire the poor and vulnerable and can also be a force of healing and restoration for those who are physically or spiritually blind.

His eye is on the sparrow; I walk the straight and narrow
The artist is referencing the biblical verse that says God is aware of even the smallest and seemingly insignificant details of our lives and expressing his commitment to living a life of faith and obedience.

Cuz' He is known to break the will of stubborn mules like Pharaoh
The artist is referencing the biblical story of the pharaoh who stubbornly refuses to let the Israelites go free and how God overcame even this powerful and obstinate figure.

You can travel many cities, even nations over seas
The artist is saying that the message of faith can be found and celebrated in many places and cultures around the world.

Hearing stories of a Sheppard who gave His life for His sheep
The artist is referencing the story of Jesus as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His flock.

And how he prepared a home after death for His peeps
The artist is referencing the belief that through faith in Jesus, Christians will have an eternal home in heaven after they die.

Because He defeated death with a three day sleep
The artist is referencing the belief that Jesus overcame death through His resurrection after three days in the tomb.

And now we write music to make the King blush
The artist is saying that the music of faith is a form of worship that is intended to please and honor God.

We got a crush on God, He choose not to crush us
The artist is expressing his love for God and celebrating the fact that despite humanity's flaws and sins, God still chooses to have a relationship with us and offer us salvation.

But man's great tension is to steal God's fame
The artist is acknowledging that one of humanity's greatest struggles is to try and take credit for God's work and to try and find glory for ourselves instead of giving it to Him.

But He's had it since the sixth day ain't gon' change
The artist is referencing the biblical belief that God is the creator of all things and has had all the glory and power since the very beginning of time.

The clouds are His high hats, the mountains are His keys
The artist is using metaphorical language to describe how God's creations, such as clouds and mountains, are like instruments in His hands.

Thunder is the clap, you can hear the wind sing
The artist is continuing his metaphorical language and referencing how even natural phenomena like thunder and wind can be seen as a form of worship to God.

If you find pleasure in the Lord, then get your hands up
The artist is saying that experiencing joy and pleasure in God is a valid and valuable experience to celebrate.

He makes beautiful music I'm just a fan of...
The artist is acknowledging that God is the true creator of all beauty and excellence and that he is simply an admirer of God's work.