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You, in the Maybach
Laid back with the wave cap
Make your way back home
You, in the Von Dutch
Louis Vuittoned up
Girl, your times up- come back home
You, with the corn rows and the long fros
Lookin' all swole, come back home
You, pretty princess
In the pink dress with the pink vest come back home

I represent a people that fell through the cracks
Their creative- you can tell it from the wealth of their raps
They gotta story
Which some are known to tell on their backs
Or through graffiti
Others use music and tell it through wax
Take it back
I would cause those are relevant facts
But that was back when we were midgets on a elephant's back
But today we're the elephants that
Other people wanna stand on
We're no longer still in the back
But problems have emerged like the sellin' of crack
Kids'll put a shell in a gat
Then put a shell in your back
And there's a gap between Hip-Hop and the church
Leavin' them stranded like a rescue team stop to a search
But now it's on
That era's gone a new era's born
They never met Christ
They only met Farrakhan
Well it's changing cause now we're pickin' up the pieces
Expect to see the ecclesia givin' ya to Jesus

You, in the Maybach
Laid back with the wave cap
Make your way back home
You, in the Von Dutch
Louis Vuittoned up
Girl, your times up- come back home
You, with the corn rows and the long fros
Lookin' all swole, come back home
You, pretty princess
In the pink dress with the pink vest come back home

We're all apart of the original fall away
In Adam we all fall and y'all it was all the way
Yeah we're lost
But the message of the cross has been bearin' fruit
But only seems to be for lost souls wearin' suits
Back in the day when my Pop's was growing up
Saved or not on Sunday your hind parts was showin' up
Forget it you headed directly to the steeple
Church was on and poppin' especially for the Negro
But today, Hip-Hop's got new affinities
Money, power, and sex, and a lot of new trinities
Church or the club?
They'll chose club life quickly
Look, you can find them in the club like 50
As for ushers I've seen theirs
He dances without a shirt and the guy screams, "Yeah"
Plus they get to see Lil' Jon
It's ludacris if you think you're gonna see them read a little John

You, in the Maybach
Laid back with the wave cap
Make your way back home
You, in the Von Dutch
Louis Vuittoned up
Girl, your times up- come back home
You, with the corn rows and the long fros
Lookin' all swole, come back home
You, pretty princess
In the pink dress with the pink vest come back home

Peep God's people- called out of evil
We do more than hang under a steeple
Meet the lethal adversary call it the flesh
A new status but a body with old habits- all of it meshed
All with no rest we fight
Can't just do what we please
We're like kids and sin's like the new Chuck E. Cheese
So, we strive to give him all not just 10 %
Cause we're called to live life different not influenced
Instead we influence things
Been convinced sin ruins things
No longer them sensual beings
So it's gonna be tight
And it's on every night
But if loving sin is wrong, we wanna be right
So each morning we fight and tell the body relax
Don't feed the flesh and you watch how the body reacts
We've gotta read Acts cause it's an all out war
Kind of thing that you've got to be called out for

You, in the Maybach
Laid back with the wave cap
Make your way back home
You, in the Von Dutch
Louis Vuittoned up
Girl, your times up- come back home
You, with the corn rows and the long fros
Lookin' all swole, come back home




You, pretty princess
In the pink dress with the pink vest come back home

Overall Meaning

The Ambassador’s song “Back Home” is a compelling call to people to return to a place of spiritual connection and identity amidst the distractions and temptations of modern life. A recurring theme in the lyrics is a sense of displacement and disconnection from what is truly valuable and meaningful. The song identifies the problem as a gap between hip-hop culture and church culture, which has left many young people stranded between the two. The solution, according to the song, is a return to the message of the cross and to living life differently, centered on values of faith and purpose.


The lyrics are expressed through a series of powerful images, including a Maybach luxury car, a Von Dutch hat, and Louis Vuitton fashion, all of which are associated with a certain lifestyle and identity. The lyrics also reference corn rows, long fros, and pretty princesses in pink dresses—all symbols of black identity and culture. The imagery encompasses a range of experiences and emotions, from pride in one’s cultural heritage to a sense of being lost and disconnected from it.


The song draws on the metaphor of the elephant and the midgets riding on its back to describe a historical legacy of oppression and disempowerment, from which the black community has only recently emerged as a force to be reckoned with. The song urges listeners to embrace this new era and to engage with the challenges of contemporary culture, including the lure of money, power, and sex. Ultimately, the song’s message is one of hope and redemption, inviting listeners to come back home and find a place of belonging and purpose in the spiritual community.


Line by Line Meaning

You, in the Maybach
Addressing someone who is riding in a luxury car, the Maybach.


Laid back with the wave cap
Describing this person's demeanor wearing a wave cap, they seem relaxed and carefree.


Make your way back home
Encouraging this person to return to their roots and come back home.


You, in the Von Dutch
Addressing someone wearing clothing from the brand Von Dutch.


Louis Vuittoned up
This person is bedecked in clothing from the luxury brand Louis Vuitton.


Girl, your times up- come back home
Calling out to a woman who has been out living extravagantly, it's now time for her to return home.


You, with the corn rows and the long fros
Addressing someone who has cornrows and long afro hair.


Lookin' all swole, come back home
This person looks big and muscular, but they too need to return home.


You, pretty princess
Addressing someone who is beautiful or glamorous.


In the pink dress with the pink vest come back home
This person is wearing a pink dress with a matching pink vest, and like the others, needs to come back home.


I represent a people that fell through the cracks
The singer speaks on behalf of a community that has been overlooked.


Their creative- you can tell it from the wealth of their raps
The community the singer represents is creative, and this is evident in their music.


They gotta story
This community has a story to tell.


Which some are known to tell on their backs
Some members of this community tell their story through tattoos or other markings on their body.


Or through graffiti
Others tell their story through street art graffiti.


Others use music and tell it through wax
Still more tell their story through music, recording it on vinyl or wax discs.


Take it back
Reflecting on the past, the singer wants to revisit some pertinent facts of that time.


I would cause those are relevant facts
These facts are important and still relevant today.


But that was back when we were midgets on a elephant's back
This is a metaphorical way of saying that the people the singer represents were small and insignificant, just along for the ride.


But today we're the elephants that
Now, this community has grown in size and importance.


Other people wanna stand on
Their achievements and influence make them a target for admiration.


We're no longer still in the back
They've moved up and aren't subservient anymore.


But problems have emerged like the sellin' of crack
However, other problems have arisen, such as drug dealing.


Kids'll put a shell in a gat
Young people get their hands on guns and use them recklessly.


Then put a shell in your back
This reckless gun use can lead to innocent people getting hurt.


And there's a gap between Hip-Hop and the church
The singer observes that there is a disconnect between the Hip-Hop community and the church.


Leavin' them stranded like a rescue team stop to a search
The disconnect is so stark that it is like a rescue team stopping their search, leaving people stranded.


But now it's on
The singer is optimistic and believes things are about to change.


That era's gone a new era's born
The old era of disconnect is over, a new era has begun.


They never met Christ
Many people in the Hip-Hop community are not familiar with the teachings of Christ.


They only met Farrakhan
Instead, many have encountered the teachings of Farrakhan.


Well it's changing cause now we're pickin' up the pieces
The singer believes that the Hip-Hop community is starting to turn towards spirituality.


Expect to see the ecclesia givin' ya to Jesus
The singer expects that the church and Hip-Hop community will come together, with the church introducing Hip-Hop to Jesus.


We're all apart of the original fall away
The singer reminds us that all humans are descended from Adam, who fell in the Garden of Eden.


In Adam we all fall and y'all it was all the way
The effects of this original sin are far-reaching and affect all of humanity.


Yeah we're lost
The singer acknowledges that people are lost and in need of guidance.


But the message of the cross has been bearin' fruit
The message of the cross has been effective and has helped people find their way.


But only seems to be for lost souls wearin' suits
However, the singer observes that churchgoers often seem to be the only people benefitting from this message.


Back in the day when my Pop's was growing up
The singer reminisces about his father's upbringing.


Saved or not on Sunday your hind parts was showin' up
Regardless of whether one was a member of a church or not, people were expected to attend services on Sunday.


Forget it you headed directly to the steeple
If you didn't go to church, it was considered a serious offense.


Church was on and poppin' especially for the Negro
Church was especially important for black people, providing community and support during difficult times.


But today, Hip-Hop's got new affinities
The singer observes that Hip-Hop culture has different priorities than the church.


Money, power, and sex, and a lot of new trinities
Hip-Hop values money, power, and sexual conquest, which are viewed differently than they are in the church.


Church or the club?
People today are torn between attending church services or going to the club to party.


They'll chose club life quickly
Many people choose to go to the club instead of attending church.


Look, you can find them in the club like 50
This refers to the rapper 50 Cent, who was known for partying and being a club fixture.


As for ushers I've seen theirs
The singer notes that even ushers, who are supposed to attend to church functions, go out and party.


He dances without a shirt and the guy screams, 'Yeah'
One particular usher stands out for his wild dancing.


Plus they get to see Lil' Jon
People at the club get to see the rapper Lil' Jon perform.


It's ludacris if you think you're gonna see them read a little John
Rather than attending church to read the Bible, people are going to the club to see their favorite rappers perform.


Peep God's people- called out of evil
The singer encourages everyone to take a closer look at the people of God, who are called out of evil.


We do more than hang under a steeple
People of God are more than just churchgoers who gather under steeples.


Meet the lethal adversary call it the flesh
We must face the difficult challenge of overcoming our own sinful tendencies, which the singer calls 'the flesh.'


A new status but a body with old habits- all of it meshed
While we may have a new status as people of God, we still struggle with old sinful habits that are deeply ingrained in us.


All with no rest we fight
We must continue fighting against our sinful habits and tendencies, without a moment's rest.


Can't just do what we please
Even if we have new status as people of God, we can't just act however we want.


We're like kids and sin's like the new Chuck E. Cheese
For young people, sin is like a fun activity that they can't resist.


So, we strive to give him all not just 10 %
We must strive to give everything to God, not just a fraction of what we have or what we can do.


Cause we're called to live life different not influenced
As people of God, we are called to live a different kind of life, one that is not influenced by the world around us.


Instead we influence things
We must be the ones to influence the world around us, rather than being influenced by it.


Been convinced sin ruins things
The singer is convinced that sin is a destructive force that ruins everything it touches.


No longer them sensual beings
By rejecting sin, we are no longer ruled by our baser desires, but can become something greater.


So it's gonna be tight
The struggle against sin and against our old habits is going to be difficult and challenging.


And it's on every night
This challenge must be faced night after night, without a break.


But if loving sin is wrong, we wanna be right
Even when it is difficult, we must learn to reject sin and choose righteousness.


So each morning we fight and tell the body relax
Even though the fight against sin never stops, each morning we must gather our strength and prepare to fight again.


Don't feed the flesh and you watch how the body reacts
One way to resist our sinful desires is to starve them with intentional self-control, watching how our body responds to that discipline.


We've gotta read Acts cause it's an all out war
The singer presents the book of Acts as a primer on how the early Christians fought against the challenges of their time, and encourages us to apply those lessons in our own lives.


Kind of thing that you've got to be called out for
The struggle against sin is not something we can undertake on our own, but is something that requires divine intervention and support.




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Comments from YouTube:

@Animaine7030

@1:54 my favorite line! Superb!

@cjwash1114

This song is on point

@Dunkzilla42

Song brings back so many memories!

@nomcred

love the song but look his pants 😂

@Jay-iu4st

That was the style back in the days.

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