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.
The Fall
The Ambassador Lyrics
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Read Genesis 1—stunner, you'll start clappin'
Read Genesis 3—you'll see a fall that's been
Keeping us all flattened
Like what we would call backspins
Back then—the fall was immediate
Sin enter in but as a foreign ingredient
It's getting worse
First—different hurts
Then worse, he's endin' in a hearse
It wouldn't be so bad if
I ain't read those passages
And see so graphically that we were majesty
We were designed for rulin'
Could've caught us snackin' with a pack of lions just coolin'
I try to picture how it might be
Seeing life rightly, nightly getting' it in w/ wifee
No strife B
Just different paths that we'd site see
Chillin' like raspberry ice tea
I'm the living God and I made you
Though you've fallen hard I can raise you
Though your name's in lights
I see your pain and strife
And I'm the only God that can save you
I'm the living God and I made you
Even though you broke my heart I can change you
I can give you life
'Cause I paid the price
And I'm the only God that can save you
It was boomin'—love between humans
They both loved God and they'd rush to communion
Seemed too legit to quit just like Hammer
Next scene—wooop—they tripped and slipped like bananas
Now fast forward
The cast—you're it
Can't ignore it
You're in it—you didn't have to ask for it
We're like the crack baby who got jacked way before birth
It sure hurts and that's crazy
Yet it's evident—we're in Adam—we get a portion
Sin's inherited and we've inherited a fortune
Now the block ain't safe; dudes chop their weight
To make moves they've got to glock their waist
No love, they're so thug they would pop their race
The whole club scene is bugged and it's not so chaste
No love, they're so thug they would pop their race
The whole club scene is bugged and it's not so chaste
I'm the living God and I made you
Though you've fallen hard I can raise you
Though your name's in lights
I see your pain and strife
And I'm the only God that can save you
You might think this is pointless
The point is I point kids to God and His anointed
I too used to need a blunt to crack a smile
Others' needs exceeded the weed they needed to crack a vile
Though we party a lot the party'll stop
That's when we'll see what the party is not
It's not an answer for life's cancer
It's not a chance to fix the broke
It only can coat like Mylanta
The truth—we're just people we're feeble and frail
You can see we're not free like people in jail
Tried money, sex, weed
Yes—you seek and you fail
Can't sleep, your situation is bleak and it pale
Don't forget in the text Genesis 4 to 6
Proves the Lord is the Creator and He's more than vex
And yet, He's got grace and agape
I pray for your lives sake
You'll wake and hear God say as His heart breaks...
The Ambassador's song "The Fall" speaks about the concept of the fall of man as described in the book of Genesis in the Bible. The first verse talks about how the fall happened due to sin being introduced into the world and how it has affected mankind since then. The lyricist contemplates how different life would be if it weren't for the fall and how we were designed for a higher purpose.
The chorus in the song shows the contrast between man's fall and God's desire to save and raise us up. The second verse then goes on to give a picture of how the world looks today as a result of the fall, with issues such as crime and a lack of love being prevalent. The lyrics suggest that despite trying to find solutions in things like money, sex, and drugs, we ultimately come up short. The song ends by talking about how the Creator still has grace and is willing to save us despite our failures.
Overall, the song touches on the idea of the fall of man and our need for salvation, with a focus on how our fallen state affects the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I pause rappin' and wonder what all happened
The rapper stops and contemplates what has occurred in life
Read Genesis 1—stunner, you'll start clappin'
The first book in the bible is awe-inspiring and deserving of applause
Read Genesis 3—you'll see a fall that's been
The third book of the bible, Genesis, depicts the fall of humanity
Keeping us all flattened
The fall of humanity has kept us down as a species
Like what we would call backspins
The fall of humanity is like a breakdance move where the dancer spins on their hands and feet
Back then—the fall was immediate
The fall of humanity happened instantly after the creation of Adam and Eve
Sin enter in but as a foreign ingredient
Sin entered into humanity as something outside of our nature
It's getting worse
Humanity's situation is getting worse with each passing day
Man's livin' in a curse
Humanity is living under a curse
First—different hurts
Different types of pain afflict humanity
Then worse, he's endin' in a hearse
Humanity eventually dies and is buried in a coffin
It wouldn't be so bad if
Humanity's situation wouldn't be so bad if certain things didn't happen
I ain't read those passages
The singer has read religious texts that describe how humanity was meant to rule
And see so graphically that we were majesty
Humanity was designed to be royal and majestic
We were designed for rulin'
Humanity was designed to rule over the earth
Could've caught us snackin' with a pack of lions just coolin'
In the past, humanity would have been so powerful they could have sat and relaxed amongst lions without fear of being attacked
I try to picture how it might be
The artist imagines what life would be like if humanity lived up to its potential
Seeing life rightly, nightly getting' it in w/ wifee
Living the right way involves enjoying life and spending time with loved ones
No strife B
There is no conflict or pain in this ideal scenario
Just different paths that we'd site see
In this scenario, people are free to take different paths and explore different things
Chillin' like raspberry ice tea
Life is enjoyable and relaxing
I'm the living God and I made you
God created humanity
Though you've fallen hard I can raise you
God can help humanity recover from its fallen state
Though your name's in lights
Even if humanity is famous and well-known
I see your pain and strife
God understands the pain and struggle that humanity goes through
And I'm the only God that can save you
Only God can save humanity from its fallen state
Even though you broke my heart I can change you
God still loves humanity despite their fall from grace
I can give you life
God can resurrect humanity
'Cause I paid the price
God paid the ultimate sacrifice to save humanity
It was boomin'—love between humans
In the beginning, humans loved each other
They both loved God and they'd rush to communion
Adam and Eve loved God and worshipped him together
Seemed too legit to quit just like Hammer
Their devotion to God was legitimate and lasting
Next scene—wooop—they tripped and slipped like bananas
Adam and Eve fell from grace due to temptation
Now fast forward
Moving to a different time
The cast—you're it
Humanity is the main player in their own story
Can't ignore it
Humanity can't ignore their situation
You're in it—you didn't have to ask for it
This is the situation that humanity was born into
We're like the crack baby who got jacked way before birth
Humanity is like a child who was born with problems they didn't cause
It sure hurts and that's crazy
It's painful and insane
Yet it's evident—we're in Adam—we get a portion
Humanity inherited their fallen state from the first human, Adam
Sin's inherited and we've inherited a fortune
Humanity inherited their sinful nature, which has affected their entire lives
Now the block ain't safe; dudes chop their weight
The world is a dangerous place with drugs and violence
To make moves they've got to glock their waist
Some people need guns to make money or survive
No love, they're so thug they would pop their race
Some people are so violent they will kill someone of their own race
The whole club scene is bugged and it's not so chaste
The club environment is not pure or safe
You might think this is pointless
Some may believe there is no point to life
The point is I point kids to God and His anointed
The rapper's purpose is to lead people towards God
I too used to need a blunt to crack a smile
The artist used to rely on drugs to feel happy
Others' needs exceeded the weed they needed to crack a vile
Some people need drugs to remove themselves from a horrible situation
Though we party a lot the party'll stop
Although humanity might distract itself with pleasure, it will end eventually
That's when we'll see what the party is not
When pleasure ends, we'll see it was not the answer to our problems
It's not an answer for life's cancer
Enjoying life is not the solution to life's problems
It's not a chance to fix the broke
Having fun won't fix broken relationships or situations
It only can coat like Mylanta
Pleasure is only a temporary relief, like Mylanta for heartburn
The truth—we're just people we're feeble and frail
Humans are weak and vulnerable
You can see we're not free like people in jail
Despite living in a society where rules and laws are present, people still lack true freedom
Tried money, sex, weed
People have tried various things to find happiness
Yes—you seek and you fail
Despite trying, individuals are still incapable of finding true happiness
Can't sleep, your situation is bleak and it pale
People can't rest because their situation in life is grim and unsatisfactory
Don't forget in the text Genesis 4 to 6
The artist reminds listeners to remember certain sections of the religious text Genesis
Proves the Lord is the Creator and He's more than vex
The evidence in Genesis proves that God is the creator and is not just an irritated figure
And yet, He's got grace and agape
God still has love and mercy for humanity
I pray for your lives sake
The singer prays for the lives of others
You'll wake and hear God say as His heart breaks...
The artist hopes that listeners will realize the truth and feel the sadness God has for their struggles
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.