Trip slowly recognized that all of his life should be centered around Christ. “One day, I just decided, I’m only doing Christian hip hop. Rappers like Ambassador and Da Truth helped provide a model for how I would begin to do that,” he says. He also had an immense desire to learn and teach the Word of God, so he became a leader in his youth group, and preached his first sermon at age 17.
In 2004, Trip met Lecrae at a concert; months later, after talking and building with each other, Lecrae began to disciple him. While still in high school, Trip was given the opportunity to pen a few devotionals for the Reach Records website that dealt with theological matters and showcased his spiritual maturity.
Trip signed with Reach Records, and his debut album, “If They Only Knew,” hit stores nationwide a few days after his high school graduation. His first full-length album introduced hip-hop fans to his distinct southern sound, unique delivery and gospel-saturated lyrics. That same year, Trip was also featured on the Dove Award-nominated, timeless classic “Jesus Muzik” with label mate Lecrae.
His sophomore album, “20/20,” was released in 2008 and garnered much success, breaking into the Billboard Top 200 and reaching #11 on the Billboard Christian albums chart and #4 on the Gospel chart. Back with his third studio album, “Between Two Worlds,” Trip offers a collection of reflections on life in a fallen world. True to form, his hope is that his reflections not only resonate with listeners, but also point to Jesus as the Hero.
Since his first album release, Trip has traveled the world doing concerts for thousands of listeners, and his last three summers have been spent on tours (national and international) with his Reach label mates. His Christ-centered hip-hop message has also built a platform for him among churches and other Christian organizations, which has led to numerous opportunities to preach and teach at conferences and other events.
Trip now resides in Philadelphia, PA with his wife and is pursuing a degree in Biblical Studies at Philadelphia Biblical University. He is the leader of the small groups ministry at Epiphany Fellowship, where he also preaches and teaches when called upon. Ultimately, his desire is proclaim the grace and beauty of Jesus Christ to anyone that will listen. He hopes that his journey will lead to pastoring a church in the future.
Fantasy
Trip Lee Lyrics
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We're living in lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, land
We're living in lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, land
We're living in lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, land
You're tryna live the dream, ain't ya?
The cream, esteem, supreme paper
You're thinkin' this the place to be, like green acres
I know you want the life that they all desire
Wanna rise till you can't imagine climbin' higher
But that ladder can't stand when it catches fire
And when it stops, you'll be shocked, like electric wires
It's cool to like fairy tales
Until you try to live inside of 'em, that's where we fail
The media pushin' death and they do it very well
Man, who woulda thought that obituaries sell?
Look, you're livin' in a dream
Open up your eyes, things ain't always what they seem
Reality ain't always what we found up on the screen
They got bait, in they hooks, they got rhymes full of schemes, it's fantasy
[Chorus]
Fantasy, masquerade and mansions (All they want is that fantasy)
Smokin' lies, but there is never light within us
The smiles from the envy, a full house that's empty
Once the night is up, it's never enough
Your imagination's runnin' wild
Your main goal is to stack a couple hundred thou
In mo' money, plus you want it now
You be huntin' for them hundreds till you run 'em down
'Cause you want chicks, wanna pick or choose
She gotta be a freak, not just any chick will do
That's the story that you stickin' into, listen dude
Just know the fable that they told you really isn't true
Hey mami, you think you want that life, don't you?
See you're that fine dame all the brothers droolin' over
But you should know your beauty will be movin' over
When He cracks the sky like a supernova, to expose us
I ain't runnin' game, I ain't got nothing to gain
By lyin' to you 'bout this life, but something is strange
If the highest joy is found in created things
Instead of something greater but I gotta make a claim, it's fantasy
[Chorus]
Never satisfied
You know, we been livin' in a dream world
A dream world where we been chasin' the wrong things
But my prayers is our eyes will open
So we can see it all for what it is
Welcome to the real world
With it's real treasure, real pearls
Those who try to gain the world only lose souls
And chasin' fools gold only gets ya fools gold
Well, welcome to the good life with it's real joy
Let it's old life seems like a killjoy
It's ironic that the life giver was killed, boy
He rose and He chose me, you know we feel surreal void
We were made to be connected to the life giver
To build our life around Him, with His life in us
But our pride likes to rise, them lies get us
They separate us from the good, we despise scripture
But we can turn back to the forever source
The One who can't be described by my metaphors
Even if I'm poor, I'm rich if I let Him set the course
At His right hand, the pleasure's forever more, yeah
Fantasy, masquerade and mansions (We don't have to live in that fantasy)
Smokin' lies, but there is never light within us (Yeah yeah)
The smiles from the envy, a full house that's empty (We don't have to be empty, y'all)
Once the night is up, it's never enough ('Cause Jesus is enough)
We're living in lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, land
We're living in lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, land
And you gon' see it all for what it is
I pray you'll see it all for what it is
The lyrics of "Fantasy" by Trip Lee and Suzy Rock are a commentary on the allure of the material world, and how easy it is to get sucked into a life of chasing after wealth, fame, and the approval of others. The repeated phrase "We're living in lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, land" highlights the theme of living in a world built on falsehoods and illusions. The song encourages the listener to wake up from the dreamlike state of pursuing temporary pleasures and instead focus on the real and eternal treasure found in a relationship with God.
The lyrics touch on a number of different topics, including the false narratives propagated by the media, the emptiness of a life built on material possessions, and the importance of turning back to God as the source of true joy and fulfillment. The verses contain a mix of spoken word and rap, with each section building on the theme of the song in a different way. Suzy Rock's vocals on the chorus add a haunting quality to the song, underscoring the sense of longing and unfulfillment that comes from chasing after empty promises.
Overall, "Fantasy" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that challenges listeners to examine their priorities and motivations in life. It's a call to abandon the lies of the world and seek true joy and fulfillment through a relationship with God.
Line by Line Meaning
We're living in lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, land
The world we live in is full of falsehoods and illusions.
You're tryna live the dream, ain't ya?
You're chasing after an idealized version of life.
The cream, esteem, supreme paper
You're after money and material success to feel important.
You're thinkin' this the place to be, like green acres
You believe that this world is the best place to live.
Look, you're livin' a dream and I can't even wake
You're dreaming of a life that is not based in reality, and I cannot bring you back to the truth.
I know you want the life that they all desire
You crave the same lifestyle that everyone else is chasing after.
Wanna rise till you can't imagine climbin' higher
You want to keep climbing the ladder of success until you can't imagine going any higher.
But that ladder can't stand when it catches fire
When your success is built on falsehoods, it will crumble when reality sets in.
And when it stops, you'll be shocked, like electric wires
When the illusions surrounding your life disappear, you will be shocked and disoriented.
It's cool to like fairy tales
There's nothing wrong with enjoying fairy tales.
Until you try to live inside of 'em, that's where we fail
However, trying to make those fairy tales a reality is where we fall short.
The media pushin' death and they do it very well
The media glorifies harmful things and they are good at it.
Man, who woulda thought that obituaries sell?
Even death can be sold for the sake of entertainment and profit in this world.
Open up your eyes, things ain't always what they seem
We must be aware that things are not always as they appear.
Reality ain't always what we found up on the screen
What we see on TV or social media is not always true to real life.
They got bait, in they hooks, they got rhymes full of schemes, it's fantasy
The media lures us in with their tricks and schemes, presenting us with a false reality.
Your main goal is to stack a couple hundred thou
Your main focus is on accumulating a large amount of money.
In mo' money, plus you want it now
You want more money and you want it immediately.
You be huntin' for them hundreds till you run 'em down
You are so focused on chasing money that you will pursue it relentlessly.
But you should know your beauty will be movin' over
Your beauty and physical attractiveness will fade over time.
When He cracks the sky like a supernova, to expose us
When Jesus returns, everything will be revealed and exposed.
They separate us from the good, we despise scripture
The lies and illusions of this world cause us to turn away from the truth of scripture.
But we can turn back to the forever source
We can always return to God, the ultimate source of truth and goodness.
At His right hand, the pleasure's forever more, yeah
There is everlasting joy and fulfillment in being close to God.
I pray you'll see it all for what it is
I hope that you will see through the illusions and falsehoods of this world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Mackey, Joseph Prielozny, Joseph Ryan Prielozny, Natalie Lauren Sims, William Barefield, William Lee Barefield
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@t.y.s.pministryrecords1779
Man this song just helped me come back to Jesus ❤
@josephcalvin887
Amen! God bless you!
@Tae_funny
Bruh I swear I was starring at his eyes in the album cover and I just manifested a demon out of me. Dude ….. Jesus Christ really blessed this man he is a real man of god ! I’m crying my eyes out bro look in his eyes. I really just manifested a demon like they were screaming “no , no , it’s burns” who ever reads this don’t you ever let the devil deceive you , he is real and so is Jesus !! He can set you free!! A men and hallelujah !!!!
@Callai101
This song blessed me...Trip did his thing
@deejayjordan1812
Give God all the Praise and Glory Brother 🙏🏾
@airianajohnson4417
"They got baits in they
hooks and got rhymes full of schemes!"💯💯💯
@IdeologiaDeGenesis
28/12/22 and we still here, this albums brings so many good memories and it feels nostalgic. gotta thank God for these guys
@cjayalex
God bless you Trip lee ❤ this is definitely one of the greatest songs to ever be created.
@terrihagger
Thankyou for great music ❤
@angellucero4512
I wanted to be the girl who everyone would pay big bucks for, but I never looked at the consequences of my actions. It all really is a fantasy. The part that really got me in this song is those who try to gain the would only lose souls. I been thru many bad things being in Foster care. But GOD meet me and I am getting out of that life. I want to be someone who wins souls for GOD.