Demo
Born in Greenwood to finally move to St. Louis he discovered rap at the age of fourteen and when he was sixteen years old he made his first demo.
But Uncle Y as he was called then got involved in crime and the hardships of a streetlife.
Battle
His rap career got a boost by winning a battle from a famous local rapper called L.O.S. of Bullet Proof Records. By that time he started making more contacts in the industry and even doing concerts, this kept him off the streets.
Shocked
When he lost his cousin and long time friend "Tank" Thi'sl was shocked and asked God why? Taking this route he met Flame on an evangelizing event in his neighbourhood.
Friend
Flame would become his friend and collegue in holyhiphop. Thi'sl took a year and a half to study the bible and made the choice to rap the gospel and be an instrument of God himself by doing concerts at churches, high schools, colleges and prisons.
Ezekiel Project
In 2006 Thi'sl started the Ezekiel Project and released a CD with the same title. Thi'sl sees rap music as an effective ministry tool to reach the youth with the gospel. Churches can buy the CD and hand them out. The vision of the project is based upon Ezekiel 37:4-5.
Release
In 2007 the rapper re-released his 2004 debut album This house I shall Live, with additional new tracks.
New project
The rapper is currently working on his next project "The Chronicles of an X-Hustler".
Thi'sl, on X Hustler music, is from St. Louis. He is a Christian rapper with style influenced by Flame, Cross movement, and Lecrae.
Tears
Thi'sl Lyrics
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From a mile away
You're tired of the pain
That drowns your day
And I know that you're fed up
With the world around ya
But I'll dry your tears
And I'll melt the pain
I said a prayer for our land though
Thinking about Sandy Hook
I woke up, hit my knees
Open the Good Book
Send some prayers up
God give us peace on earth
Send Your spirit, Lord
We need the Comforter
Lord, comfort her
She lost her only son
Because some maniac
Was allowed to buy a gun
She want to run away
But there's nowhere to run
The days are dark
Please send the Son
We try to learn Your ways
Study Your truth
But while in Bible study
In walks the Dylann Roof
God is good
God is great
But Your creation, Lord
We so full of hate
The straights hate the gays
The Muslims hate the Jews
We all hate each other
And that's not from You
I turn the TV on and I'm starting to hate the news
Wish I could pack my bags and run away but there's nowhere to move
I see your tears
From a mile away
You're tired of the pain
That drowns your day
And I know that you're fed up
With the world around ya
But I'll dry your tears
And I'll melt the pain
They makin' profit off prisons
While schools are not performing
We laying around sleeping like we been poppin' dormant
The government treated like this is not enormous
Five hundred homicides a city's in mourning
The crime rate is sky high
But it's cool 'cause it don't affect the skyline
Meanwhile, mama can't control her eyes
The world see a thug but to her her baby boy is dyin'
Folk hate the people
The people hate the folk
But the plan is to keep our people poor and broke
Locked up
Behind the gate
With the L on your number
Slave to the state
God's good
God's great
But, God, why your children, we so full of hate
I turn the TV on and I'm starting to hate the news
Wish I could pack my bags and run away but there's no where to move
I see your tears
From a mile away
You're tired of the pain
That drowns your day
And I know that you're fed up
With the world around ya
But I'll dry your tears
And I'll melt the pain
In "Tears" by Thi'sl, the lyrics express a deep sense of empathy and understanding for the pain and suffering that exists in the world. The song begins by acknowledging the tears and exhaustion felt by someone who is tired of the pain that engulfs their daily life. Thi'sl offers solace by promising to dry their tears and ease their pain.
The second verse reflects on the tragedy that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School, where innocent lives were lost due to a mass shooting. Thi'sl prays for peace on earth and asks for God's comforting presence during this time of anguish. The lyrics also address the unfortunate reality of hatred and division among people, evident in instances of discrimination and violence towards different groups, such as the straights hating gays and Muslims hating Jews. Thi'sl questions why humanity has become so filled with hate and highlights the contradiction between the goodness of God and the hatred present in society.
The final verse focuses on the societal issues of profit-driven prisons and failing schools. Thi'sl criticizes the prioritization of profit over education and social welfare, while the crime rate continues to rise and devastate communities. The lyrics also touch on the systemic oppressive practices that keep people impoverished and locked up behind prison gates, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and bondage. Thi'sl pleads with God, questioning why His children are so full of hate despite His inherent goodness.
Overall, "Tears" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that addresses the pain, hatred, and injustices that permeate society. It calls for compassion, unity, and change in order to overcome these challenges and create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
I see your tears
I can perceive the sadness and distress in your eyes
From a mile away
It's evident even from a distance
You're tired of the pain
You're weary of the constant suffering
That drowns your day
It engulfs and overwhelms your daily life
And I know that you're fed up
I understand your frustration and exhaustion
With the world around ya
You're disillusioned and disheartened by the state of the world
But I'll dry your tears
I will comfort you and wipe away your tears
And I'll melt the pain
I will alleviate and dissolve the anguish you feel
I said a prayer for our land though
I offered a prayer for our nation
Thinking about Sandy Hook
Reflecting on the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School
I woke up, hit my knees
I woke up and immediately knelt in prayer
Open the Good Book
I opened the Bible to seek guidance
Send some prayers up
I sent my prayers and supplication to God
God give us peace on earth
May God grant us tranquility and harmony in our world
Send Your spirit, Lord
I implore the Lord to send His divine spirit
We need the Comforter
We seek solace and consolation from God
Lord, comfort her
I beseech God to console and comfort a grieving woman
She lost her only son
She experienced the heart-wrenching loss of her child
Because some maniac
Due to the actions of an insane person
Was allowed to buy a gun
Who was permitted to purchase a firearm
She want to run away
She desires to escape her current circumstances
But there's nowhere to run
Unfortunately, there is no escape or refuge
The days are dark
The world is filled with gloom and despair
Please send the Son
I ask for the presence of Jesus, the Son of God
We try to learn Your ways
We strive to understand and follow God's teachings
Study Your truth
We examine and delve into Your divine truth
But while in Bible study
Yet, even during a religious gathering for study
In walks the Dylann Roof
Intrudes the person named Dylann Roof
God is good
God is benevolent
God is great
God is magnificent and mighty
But Your creation, Lord
However, Your creation, O Lord
We so full of hate
We are filled with hateful and malicious feelings
The straights hate the gays
Heterosexual individuals harbor animosity towards homosexual individuals
The Muslims hate the Jews
Muslims possess hatred for Jews
We all hate each other
There is animosity among all of us
And that's not from You
These feelings of hate do not originate from You, God
I turn the TV on and I'm starting to hate the news
When I watch the news, I'm beginning to despise it
Wish I could pack my bags and run away but there's nowhere to move
I desire to gather my belongings and escape, but there is no place to go
They making profit off prisons
They are generating monetary gain from prisons
While schools are not performing
Meanwhile, schools are not achieving success
We laying around sleeping like we been poppin' dormant
We are passively laying idle as if we have been tranquilized
The government treated like this is not enormous
The government is disregarding the magnitude of this issue
Five hundred homicides a city's in mourning
Five hundred murders have occurred, leading the city to grieve
The crime rate is sky high
The rate of criminal activity is extremely high
But it's cool 'cause it don't affect the skyline
Despite this, it is deemed acceptable because it doesn't impact the city's appearance
Meanwhile, mama can't control her eyes
In the meantime, a mother cannot contain her tears and sadness
The world see a thug but to her her baby boy is dyin'
The world perceives a criminal, but to her, it's her beloved son who is suffering
Folk hate the people
Individuals despise their fellow human beings
The people hate the folk
The collective population holds animosity towards certain groups
But the plan is to keep our people poor and broke
The intention is to keep the general public impoverished and financially struggling
Locked up
Confined in prisons
Behind the gate
Imprisoned behind bars
With the L on your number
With the label of being a prisoner assigned to you
Slave to the state
Enslaved by the government
God's good
God is benevolent
God's great
God is magnificent and mighty
But, God, why your children, we so full of hate
But God, why are Your children consumed by hatred
I turn the TV on and I'm starting to hate the news
When I watch the news, I'm beginning to despise it
Wish I could pack my bags and run away but there's nowhere to move
I desire to gather my belongings and escape, but there is no place to go
Writer(s): Charlotte Aitchison, Ag Cook, Caroline Polachek
Contributed by Elena M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.