William “Duce” Branch a.k.a. “The Ambassador” is Christian hip-hop artist w… Read Full Bio ↴William “Duce” Branch a.k.a. “The Ambassador” is Christian hip-hop artist who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the group The Cross Movement.

According to his web site, Branch has been ministering Christian gospel since 1991. He states that his desire is "to be a model and a messenger of the gospel’s transforming power especially (but not exclusively) among the hip-hop generations."

Branch received a bachelor's degree in Bible from Lancaster Bible College and has a master's degree in theology from the Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). His master’s thesis, "Theological Implications of Hip-Hop Culture", provided the inspiration for his solo album, The Thesis.

I Wanna See
The Ambassador Lyrics

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I can see the light, I can see the light
I can see the signs, I can see the signs
I can see the light, I can see the light
Nobody has to die (no, not tonight)

Overall Meaning

In The Ambassador's song "I Wanna See," the artist talks about being able to see the light and the signs. It is unclear what these signs and light may be, but the repetition of the phrase suggests that it is something important. The chorus culminates in the line "Nobody has to die (no, not tonight)" which can be seen as a plea for peace and an end to violence. The song seems to be a call for hope and for a better future.

The verses of the song talk about different social issues such as poverty, crime, and racism. The Ambassador paints a picture of a broken society and calls for change. In the second verse, he raps about injustices faced by black men in America and confronts institutionalized racism. He talks about a system that is "designed to hold us down" and the need to "stand up for what's right."

Line by Line Meaning

I can see the light, I can see the light
I have a clear understanding of the situation and I am optimistic about the outcome

I can see the signs, I can see the signs
I am aware of the underlying factors that are affecting the situation

I can see the light, I can see the light
I remain optimistic about the possible outcomes of the situation

Nobody has to die (no, not tonight)
The situation is not a matter of life or death and can be resolved peacefully

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Levin, Alessandro Hug, Casey Wakeley Harris, Fabio Aguilar, Feliciano Ponce, Harissis Tsakmaklis, Jorge Miguel Cardoso Augusto, Luzian Gregor Tuetsch, Samuel Nelson Harris

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