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This track is my motivation anthem! In the year 2000, I had the words, "I Stand Alone" tattooed onto my left arm. One year later, I had another artist tattoo "I Do Not Fail" onto my right arm. At the time, I thought I was cool walking around with a couple of catchy phrases inked across my biceps. But, as I grew older, the catch phrases took on real meaning in my life. Fourteen years later, they inspired this song.

There are times when it may seems as if the world is against you, at every turn. As a Christian, I'm supposed to expect opposition from the world. When times get hard, I remember my motivational catch phrases forever inked into my skin. I remember the Lord's promise to never leave me nor forsake me.

When you have a goal, set your mind to it; pray through it and go do it!

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Chorus
Set your mind to it; pray through it; go do it
Let nothing stand in your way; diligently pursue it
Cowards complain; their so lame; it’s old news
They spend a lifetime singin’ the blues
Mind over matter; forget the chit-chatter
Cock your water pistol, stormin’ through the gates of hell
“I’ve got no need to role with a crew, to know I prevail”
I do not fail!

Verse 1
In my bible every night; maintain my sanity
Ephesians 4:29; I don’t use profanity
Stay out these streets at night, ‘cause women dressin’ scantily
Short skirts with flirty eyes; they won’t be seducing me!

Christian! Got my faith on high
Small stature in the world, but I keep my eyes to the sky
I’ve got the heat of a lion at 5-7; 153
Protected by the Lord, partner; ain’t nobody touchin’ me

Reclaiming everything he’s stolen from us
The victory’s already won, because in God I trust
You can keep your agitations and forget the frustrations
Raise my hands up to heaven and commence the celebration
Phony riches in the air they flaunt
But the Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want
I’ve got no need to roll with a crew, to know I prevail
I stand alone; I do not fail!

Chorus
Set your mind to it; pray through it; go do it
Let nothing stand in your way; diligently pursue it
Cowards complain; their so lame; it’s old news
They spend a lifetime singin’ the blues
Mind over matter; forget the chit-chatter
Cock your water pistol, stormin’ through the gates of hell
“I’ve got no need to role with a crew, to know I prevail”
I do not fail!

Verse 2
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
But the way you livin’ man, is kind of atrocious
Take a look up in the mirror; tell me what do you see
The same sins that burned them branches off your family tree

Man I was just like you; blind to the truth
But now I follow Jesus tryin’ to teach the youth
Blasphemies over beats, my God will dispute
“There’s only one Jehova”; don’t you trust them phony substitutes

I’m gon’ exalt my God; praise his name
And without shame, ‘cause He deserves all the fame
Sharp mind, brave heart, swift feet
I can do all things through the Holy Spirit: PARACHLETE!

Your dry bones slow grind into the grave
But as quick as a tick on a clock, the Lord saves
Ain’t you sick and tired of writing checks your life can’t afford?
Well then, take up your cross; humble yourself; and follow the Lord!

Chorus
Set your mind to it; pray through it; go do it
Let nothing stand in your way; diligently pursue it
Cowards complain; their so lame; it’s old news
They spend a lifetime singin’ the blues
Mind over matter; forget the chit-chatter
Cock your water pistol, stormin’ through the gates of hell
Following Jesus, I’m the head and I am not the tail
No! My soul’s not for sale

Chorus
Set your mind to it; pray through it; go do it
Let nothing stand in your way; diligently pursue it
Cowards complain; their so lame; it’s old news
They spend a lifetime singin’ the blues
Mind over matter; forget the chit-chatter
Cock your water pistol, stormin’ through the gates of hell
“I’ve got no need to role with a crew, to know I prevail”
I do not fail!

Text copyright © 2014 by Ennis C. Smith

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from The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing, released March 28, 2014

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Ennis (Bro. E) Smith Lincoln Park, Michigan

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.
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