[Intro] “Let It Go!” Tempted… [Turntable Scratching] “T.Y.S.O.N!” [VERSE 1] I’m posted in Digbeth, pen in my hand Writing truths from the pavement, where the shadows expand Just tryna lift the youth, show a better way out When this cat rolls up, suit sharp, mouth full of clout Says “I heard your flow, kid, you got the fire inside I can make you a name, let your talent ride No more counting pennies, no more waiting in line Cars, chains, fast money — everything you design” He leans in real close, voice smooth as a lie Says “You don’t gotta play by the rules to reach the sky Talk the talk they want, live that life of excess Leave your conscience behind, forget what you profess” I see through the smile, feel the weight of the test Same old trick, different suit, same old request… [Dj Scratching] “True Story!” I pause and I look him right dead in the eye Remember what’s written, where my true strength lies He says “Bow to the game, let the status be king I’ll give you the world, every material thing” I quote the Word steady, no hesitation in speech “Man shall not live by bread alone, that’s what the Scripture teach But by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord That’s the only true sustenance, the only true reward” He shifts his approach, tries to twist up the truth Says “If you’re so protected, put faith to the proof Jump from that height, let your God catch your fall Show everyone watching He’s in control of it all” I shake my head calm, keep my feet on the ground “Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God — that’s the boundary found Don’t test the Almighty just to make a display Walk in His purpose, not in the way you portray”… [HOOK] Oh, Jesus paid the price, on the cross He stood Bought our salvation, covered all the bad we could Not with silver or gold, but with blood and with grace Wiped every debt, put a smile on my face It Was Written long before the world began That He’d redeem the soul of every woman and man No deal, no fame, no treasure can compare To the freedom He gave, and the love that He shares… [VERSE 3] He tries one last push, lays it all on the table “All this fame and this fortune, as long as you’re able To follow my lead, leave your beliefs in the dust All the power you want, you can have it, just trust” I stand firm now, voice steady and clear “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, only Him revere Serve none but the Father, the Maker of all No earthly contract can answer my soul’s deepest call” He backs off defeated, his offer gone cold He knows I’m not buying the lies that he sold This path I walk ain’t about the applause It’s about who I belong to, and the cause… [Dj Scratching] “True Story!” Back to the block, pen back to the page Now I know the difference between counterfeit and true wage They offer you the kingdom, but the contract is sin Leave you empty inside, where the darkness creeps in But the Word is my sword, and my faith is my shield Every time temptation comes knocking, I yield Not to the pressure, not to the glitter and glow But to the One who made me, and who’ll never let go From the streets of Birmingham to the ends of the earth The message stays solid, it’s of infinite worth You can’t sell your soul for a moment of shine When eternal life’s already yours, by design… [HOOK] Oh, Jesus paid the price, on the cross He stood Bought our salvation, covered all the bad we could Not with silver or gold, but with blood and with grace Wiped every debt, put a smile on my face It Was Written long before the world began That He’d redeem the soul of every woman and man No deal, no fame, no treasure can compare To the freedom He gave, and the love that He shares… [OUTRO] Tempted… [Turntable Scratching] “T.Y.S.O.N!” [END]
