In June of 2015, nobigdyl. released an EP, entitled Summer Camp Sessions, which was met with similar success, and, shortly thereafter, he earned a finalist position in Funk Volume’s Don’t Funk Up Our Beats contest with fellow rapper Mogli the Iceburg. He has been featured on Derek Minor’s award-winning album Empire and has opened for various artists including Canon, B. Cooper, and Derek Minor. nobigdyl. is preparing to release his debut album, Canopy, on February 3, 2017.
One Way
nobigdyl. Lyrics
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Okay, alright (De Lasanna Oh)
Tribe on the move
Son of God doin' what the Son say (Son say)
Minimalist with the feng shui (Feng shui)
Heart guardin' on my Harden
With the pump fake, Look
We ain't goin' back and forth
This a one-way (Okay, yeah, okay)
Every golden road in heaven is a one-way
(One)
Serve a big God, I'ma see Him one day (Woo)
Okay, great, that was one take
My relationship with the music
It be love hate they be wantin' me to use
It in the wrong way (True)
I was happy in the Buick with the ball fade
(What?) now I'm discontent with the life
That I prayed for (Okay, alright)
It just goes to show achievement
Isn't what we made for (Okay, alright)
Sellin' us the lie that we'd be
Happy if we made more (Made more)
Hold up, I worry less when I pray more
This is holy war
Better watch out for the Claymore
(This is war) ayy, you could ride a wave
There's a wakeboard (There's a wakeboard)
Yeah, then I keep it P like a skateboard
(Yeah, look, a skateboard) look, ayy
Play your part and He gon' part the sea
(Whew) i was lookin' back at Egypt
It was hard to see
(It was gettin' hard to see) Pardon me
Son of God doin' what the Son say (Son say)
Minimalist with the feng shui (Feng shui)
Heart guardin' on my Harden
With the pump fake, Look
(Okay, yeah, Harden)
We ain't goin' back and forth
This a one-way (Okay, yeah, okay)
It go one, two, step back (Okay)
32K on my check back (Okay)
Blessin' comin' after the setback (Okay)
Hard to pin it on where your head at (Yeah)
Yeah, this is not a rabbit out a top hat
Overnight, took ten years without a call back
(Yeah, look, call back)
Ayy, Father said the pride'll
Make you fall fast i'ma be the only one in
Heaven wearin' all black
Yeah, look, Satan lookin' salty (Salty)
Ayy, sane Dyl what they call me (Call me)
Ayy, and I'm in the Lord's army
(Okay, okay) told you I'm a soldier like
Bapes and a tall tee (You)
Son of God doin' what the Son say (Son say)
Minimalist with the feng shui (Feng shui)
Heart guardin' on my Harden
With the pump fake, Look
(Okay, yeah, Harden)
We ain't goin' back and forth
This a one-way (Okay, yeah, okay)
It go one, two, step back (Okay)
32K on my check back (Okay)
Blessin' comin' after the setback (Okay)
Hard to pin it on where your head at (Hey)
The song "ONE WAY" by nobigdyl. talks about his approach towards life, his faith and relationship with God, and his journey as a minimalist rapper. The song starts with the lines "Let's get on, Ace/Okay, alright (De Lasanna Oh)/Tribe on the move", indicating that he is ready to move forward with his tribe or community. He then talks about his faith saying, "Son of God doin' what the Son say/Minimalist with the feng shui/Heart guardin' on my Harden/With the pump fake, Look/We ain't goin' back and forth/This a one-way" where he talks about following the path of his faith without any hesitation and staying true to himself despite obstacles.
He then delves deeper into his struggles as an artist, where he says "My relationship with the music/It be love hate they be wantin' me to use/It in the wrong way (True)/I was happy in the Buick with the ball fade/What?) now I'm discontent with the life/That I prayed for (Okay, alright)/It just goes to show achievement/Isn't what we made for (Okay, alright)". Within these lines, nobigdyl. reflects on the pressure that comes with making music and the temptation to prioritize money and fame over staying true to oneself. However, he implies that ultimately success and fame are not the main purpose of his life.
Throughout the song, nobigdyl. emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and one's faith, where he says "Better watch out for the Claymore/(This is war) ayy, you could ride a wave/There's a wakeboard(Yeah, then I keep it P like a skateboard). He also talks about the blessings that come after a setback: "Blessin' comin' after the setback/Hard to pin it on where your head at (Yeah)".
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get on, Ace
Let's begin, partner
Okay, alright (De Lasanna Oh)
Alright then
Tribe on the move
We're moving forward as a community
Son of God doin' what the Son say (Son say)
As a follower of God, I do what He commands me to do
Minimalist with the feng shui (Feng shui)
I keep things simple and balanced in my life
Heart guardin' on my Harden
With the pump fake, Look
(Okay, yeah, Harden)
I'm protecting my heart and being cautious in relationships
We ain't goin' back and forth
This a one-way (Okay, yeah, okay)
We're not wavering, we're going in one direction
Every golden road in heaven is a one-way
(One)
Serve a big God, I'ma see Him one day (Woo)
To get to heaven, there is only one path, and I'm working towards it by serving God
Okay, great, that was one take
I nailed that performance in one try
My relationship with the music
It be love hate they be wantin' me to use
It in the wrong way (True)
My relationship with music is complicated, and people often pressure me to use it for the wrong reasons
I was happy in the Buick with the ball fade
(What?) now I'm discontent with the life
That I prayed for (Okay, alright)
I used to be content with a simple lifestyle, but now that I have more, I'm still not satisfied
It just goes to show achievement
Isn't what we made for (Okay, alright)
Sellin' us the lie that we'd be
Happy if we made more (Made more)
We're not meant to constantly strive for more achievement, the idea that we will be happy if we make more money is a lie
Hold up, I worry less when I pray more
This is holy war
Better watch out for the Claymore
(This is war) ayy, you could ride a wave
There's a wakeboard (There's a wakeboard)
Yeah, then I keep it P like a skateboard
(Yeah, look, a skateboard) look, ayy
When I pray more, I worry less. This is a spiritual battle, so watch out for attacks. You can ride the wave of life or wakeboard behind it. I keep it 'peaceful' like a skateboard.
Play your part and He gon' part the sea
(Whew) i was lookin' back at Egypt
It was hard to see
(It was gettin' hard to see) Pardon me
If you do your part, God will step in and make a way for you. Sometimes it's hard to see clearly when you're looking back, forgive me for my shortcomings.
It go one, two, step back (Okay)
32K on my check back (Okay)
Blessin' comin' after the setback (Okay)
Hard to pin it on where your head at (Yeah)
Sometimes you have to take a step back before moving forward. I have money in the bank, but blessings come after struggles. It's hard to know where your head is at sometimes.
Ayy, Father said the pride'll
Make you fall fast i'ma be the only one in
Heaven wearin' all black
Yeah, look, Satan lookin' salty (Salty)
Ayy, sane Dyl what they call me (Call me)
Ayy, and I'm in the Lord's army
(Okay, okay) told you I'm a soldier like
Bapes and a tall tee (You)
Pride is dangerous and can lead to destruction. I will be standing out in heaven, unashamed of my boldness for God. Satan is envious of my faith. My nickname is 'sane Dyl' because I'm level-headed. I'm a soldier in God's army, and I'm just as determined as I was when I wore trendy clothes like Bapes and tall tees.
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“He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all. He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. Unjustly condemned, he was led away. No one cared that he died without descendants, that his life was cut short in midstream. But he was struck down for the rebellion of my people. He had done no wrong and had never deceived anyone. But he was buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man’s grave. But it was the Lord’s good plan to crush him and cause him grief. Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have many descendants. He will enjoy a long life, and the Lord’s good plan will prosper in his hands. When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins. I will give him the honors of a victorious soldier, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among the rebels. He bore the sins of many and interceded for rebels.”
Isaiah 53:3-12 NLT
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Mahto Doerfler
Bro, I swear, Christian rap has really impacted my life! God bless y'all!!
Miles Minnick
Son of God doin’ what the Son say 🤝🏻💯
Zachary Winsor
You a real one bro thanks for all the good music 💯💯
Miles Minnick
@Zachary Winsor appreciate you fam 🤝🏻💯
FamOf4
Miles, you showin out is like YEE!
Fresh Icee
@Miles Minnick I love your songs Steppin with WHATUPRG an Pluto with 1k Phew
Those are my top two songs I listen to on repeat
Keep God with you, Miles, I hope someday we can connect with each other and make something together
God Bless
None
Minimalist with the fung-shway (or however u spell it
nobigdyl.
SON OF GOD DOING WHAT THE SON SAY
Amplified
🙏🏾🔥
Orlando Kings
Yo isn’t that your song