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UP (Remastered)

Asabaal
Afrobeat-Christian hip-hop rock fusion, Rapid-fire rap verses over minimal polyrhythmic West African percussion - talking drums, complex interlocking rhythms, Builds to explosive rock chorus with driving guitars and bass, "Trading up" hook features infectious call-and-response with layered African choir voices on repetitive "up up up" chants, Kora and talking drums create spiritual tension in pre-chorus, Hand claps and crowd vocals amplify communal energy, Emotional arc: determined declaration → compassionate pleading → personal victory celebration → reflective wisdom sharing, Raw authentic delivery meets polished production, Polyrhythmic complexity supports intricate wordplay, Breakdown strips to pure rhythm and chant, Contemporary rock elements support emotional peaks, Ends with spoken invitation over minimal beat, Infectious joy that draws listeners in
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[Intro] I'm trading up! I'm trading up! I'm trading up! I'm trading up! I'm trading up! I'm trading up! I'm trading up! I'm trading up! Got some leftover credits, yuh So I’m coming no edits, yuh Whether social or reddit, huh If it’s you then I said it, whoo! When I let go I meant it, uh Won’t forget I’m a tenant, huh This body - gift I’m to manage, yeah! Now I’m at greater vantage, hah! Walked away from the carnage, whoo! Worldly wisdom tarnished, whoa! My life you have furnished, wuuut! My old life is banished, ohh! [Interlude] Thought I’d try something [Pre-Chorus] Was the verse directionless or did it lead somewhere you had in mind From wasting time to investing it, a much better life in Christ I find The path I choose doesn’t have to make sense to y'all lest I rewind Many will perish so I’m motivated, I don’t wanna see anyone left behind [Chorus] I’m trading up Walking in faith You took this cup Not my call, suffering I’m trading up I see heaven’s gates New creature - God’s pup He healed me from hate [Hook] I’m trading up up up up up up up I’m trading up up up up up up up [Post-Hook] I’m trading up [Post-Hook] I’m trading up [Verse 2] It’s easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle Than for the wealthy to enter the Kingdom of heaven In my non-Spirit founded efforts, ones tied to other people I still gave my all but the recipe still lacked leaven My talent was ignored & unseen by most I encountered I knew I had much to give but every time I just floundered Now that I live in freedom, and spending some time pondered The slavery’s crystal clear in those realms, and it’s somber Coulda done big tech or teaching in the colleges But I had to say no, their rewards empty mirages Instead of the fear, I rest at the sight of your visages Father, Son, Spirit, [Interlude] hey anyway God, why do others massage this? [Pre-Chorus] As I’m writing these words the message distilled not yet revealed Some will tell me I don’t have a song if it’s meaning is still concealed But as we are hearing this, the hook’s already hit and now y'all can feel Now let’s do it again, my heart full of zeal, this is truly the deal [Chorus] I’m trading up Walking in faith You took this cup Not my call, suffering I’m trading up I see heaven’s gates New creature - God’s pup He healed me from hate [Intro] I'm trading up! I'm trading up! I'm trading up! I’m trading up [Interlude] Hey play that again I’m trading up Walking in faith You took this cup Not my call, suffering I’m trading up I see heaven’s gates New creature - God’s pup He healed me from hate I’m trading up I’m trading up [Outro] Y'all aren’t required to understand everything I say at the beginning Listen to my words, pray on it, talk to me, this is for our benefit I’m trading up