This track depicts the constant struggle we face with our own fears and doubts, metaphorically played out in a perpetual boxing match.
lyrics
Chorus
I'm in the fight for my life and ever morning my feet hit the ground
I lace up my battle gloves...preparing for eight rounds.
I'm in the fight for my soul and everyday when my bell sounds, I'm steppin' up in my ring...battling for eight rounds.
Verse 1
Round one: I'm against the gun;
Gotta run; no time for fun
'Cause everyday is like a race for time, when God's on my mind,
Gotta spread that good word: seek and you shall find...the truth!
Gotta make that plane as Jane,
Y'all goin' insane
Actin' like God don't exist; like there's no assis - tance
Just chance, in life's dance
Round two: tell me whatcha gon' do
When the Lord comes through with his whole crew on you!
Shakin' and bakin', your souls are taken
To the place of ultimate disgrace.
But not me, yo.
'Cause you see bro,
The Lord's with me everywhere I go.
I'm walking in His light, amazed at how He helps me grow.
Round three: its on "E"
(that's me)
I'm givin' you the truth, so that you'll see.
The night's dark and hell is hot.
Fakin' like it ain't real will only secure your spot.
In flames; el fuego; false structures built up like Lego.
But my faith rests in the One;
(JESUS!)
the only one begotten Son.
Round four: open up the door
let me in; face sin, 'til I can't fight no more.
Quick step, don't hit the floor;
Left hook; fightin' hard like I never have before.
My mind's set; faith on the rise;
The enemy's hellbent on my demise,
but there's power in the word 'cause the word's alive
(I can't quit; I can't faint) I will survive!
Chorus
I'm in the fight for my life and ever morning my feet hit the ground
I lace up my battle gloves...preparing for eight rounds.
I'm in the fight for my soul and everyday when my bell sounds, I'm steppin' up in my ring...battling for eight rounds.
Verse 2
Round five: I'm stayin' alive
Slip the jab; bob, weave; move side to side
Beat the devil at his game; let go of pride.
I can run around the ring, but its hard to hide.
Take rest (take rest); refresh (refresh)
breathe in
I've got my second wind, and it begins again
I strike with the light, 'til I defeat sin
Round six: still in the mix
The enemy's in his bag pullin' out new tricks.
He's got death in the corner gettin' high off pixy sticks;
Building strongholds with new bricks.
Slow it down (Slow it down); turn around (turn around)
Face fear with faith unbound
I've got the faith of the Lord runnin' through my veins
Breakin' shackles free and lettin' loose my chains!
Rhonda Siete': demonds comin' at me
But I bet they,
Didn't count on me fightin' back
Use my own fear as a sneak attack,
like (*surprise laugh and bell*)
How you like me now?
I speak life to death, and give it all to God,
'Cause He can pull the victory somehow!
Round eight: gotta stay up straight
Can't bend; won't break; do whatever it takes
When the Lord comes back man, He won't wait.
Find faith in the word, before its too late!
Refuse to conform to the ways of this life.
Gave up my lustful thoughts and turned over my struggles and strife!
credits
from The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing,
released March 28, 2014
Written, composed, produced, sang, rapped ad recorded: Ennis Smith
Writing devotionals, short stories and articles for the Lord is a passion of mine. But I also love the rhythm of a deep kick
drum, tight snares, and harmonic melodies laced together to form a hip hop track. So, it was only a matter of time before I put the two passions together, to make my own sound.
Making music glorifying God, brings me joy....more
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