Preach

This was how BAD P.O.D's lyrics were in the past. It's in your face and uncompromising. Though they are still my favourite all-time band, I sometimes think that they use of rastafarism terms is rather unneccasary esp since "Fundamental Elements of the Southtown". This song is from their 2nd CD "Brown" which is my fave P.O.D album. It's so in-your-face!! They were so totally unashamed of the gospel. I do not doubt their heart for God today. There are always a debate over whether Christians should be vocal about their beliefs while working in a secular world. How far would we do to become salt and light of the world? How much will we compromise to be accepted by the world? Should we be unashamed to the extent that we lose our right to share the gospel, if not with words, then with art? If faith comes by the hearing the world of God, does it come by "seeing" or sensing the Word of God thru art? How far could we go? It's an endless debate. I support Christian and their art, but the "nay" sayers are always opposing them coz they are not "vocal" about it. Is preaching the only way to share the gospel? According to the Word, it's just one of the ways, but becaues it's also the most mentioned way, is the the way for today's society whoes ears are shut, but many eyes are being opened to see what words once failed to pierce through.

I do not yet have a stand on this as a musician/artiste wannabe. I play safe, because the bible is clear about "hearing the word of God" I shall sing and talk about my faith. The visuals that I see whether in "christian art" or in nature is a reflection of the artiste (in this case men and God) heart which needs to be interpreted by words.

Let it be know that you heard it from here When I'm on this microphone you know I make myself clear With the power, with the love with the boldness Look in my eyes and remember wo told you this Payable on Death gonna hit ya hit - man Talk all you want, I don't fear any man Cuz ya frontin' ain't nothin but words to me You never had the stuff and your but ain't crazy enough To handle, we come step to me My King is He in the power of Three So what you want you ain't down with us You get so scared, so mad when I say the word Jesus I ain't down, you preach too much But if you ask me boy, I don't think I preach enough I tell you God is real, so don't miss the boat But since we come off hard, you say we shove it down your throats You wanna talk that talk, walk that walk I'm the only person you see, but it ain't me that you mock Man is nothing, but you think that you're bad Fool if it wasn't for my God, I would have already had you Deny His name are you willing to admit it And if so, are you willing to die for it Cuz I am, He is my life and I don't fear death Cuz he already paid the price All your talk and are your threats ain't jack blaspheme my God Yo punk I'm not having that, turn away it's your own loss Cuz all I can do is just take them to the cross...