It is written:
Jude 1:22-23- And on some have compassion, making a distinction; 23 but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.
Music can be a tremendous blessing, a way to express thought and emotion through artistic form that may be interpreted in various ways by people who view such through their own personal viewpoint and experience.
The Bible is a powerful example of this!
The Book of Psalms especially is an incredible display of beautiful music and lyric, which showcases the love, faith, awe, anger, bitterness, doubt, and pain of God’s people throughout the ages.
A few years ago, I was introduced to a song by a gentleman named Marcus Jamal Hopson. It is entitled “Ill Mind Of Hopsin 7.” It is one in a series of songs written by Mr. Hopson.
My friends who introduced me to this song explained that it really resonated with them because of the inner struggle and frustration that it displays. After listening to it several times and reading through the lyrics, we carefully examined this song in one of our “Saving Grace” drug meetings at our church. Shortly thereafter, I wrote a message to Mr. Hopson, requesting some time to talk and to investigate the issues in this song.
Sadly, I have yet to receive a response.
Nevertheless, this song keeps coming up with many of my friends that I work with.
So, I have decided to write a review of this song in my articles, both to share on Facebook and to send to him through his Facebook page. I feel and relate to the frustration and pain in this song, and I believe that if we take the time to investigate it and empathize with Mr. Hopson, we will be able to discover new ways to relate to our friends and neighbors.
The lyrics from the song are produced here (https://genius.com/Hopsin-ill-mind-of-hopsin-7-lyrics). I have gone through and redacted the vulgarities and obscenities in this song.
Let me add: please do not disregard the lyrics because of obscene language used here. The Bible is filled with example after example of people who expressed their pain to God in some very strong language.
This is NOT an endorsement of vulgarity or obscenity, but it is an invitation to remember what Job wrote long ago:
Job 6:14-To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Let me also say that I once again extend an invitation for Mr. Hopson to join in a dialogue with me on these important subjects.
It’s us, find power
Live life, mind power
It’s us, find power
Live life, mind power
Yo, f_____ anybody I might alarm
Life is a tour, I sit and ride along
Taking some notes and then I write the song
I’m staring down the road my life has gone
Is this where I belong?
Is it wrong to not believe in right and wrong?
My mental state is f________g me up
And I cried a pond while asking you for some answers
But we don’t have that type of bond
That my desires gone with the way that I’ve been living lately
If I died right now, you’d turn the fire on
Sick of this b____________, n________s call me a sell-out
Cause I hopped on Christianity so strongly then I fell out
Now I’m avoiding questions like a scared dog with his tail down
Feeling so d___________ humiliated because they looking at me like I’m hellbound
What story should I tell now? I’ll just expose the truth
I’m so close to the f________g edge, I should be close to you
But who the f_____ are You? You never showed the proof
And I’m only f___________g human yo, what am I supposed to do?
There’s way too many different religions with vivid descriptions
Begging all f___________g men and women to listen
I can’t even beat my d_______ without getting convicted
These ain’t wicked decisions, I got different intentions
I been itching to get it, I’ve been given assistance
But the whole f__________g system is twisted
Now I’m dealing with this backlash because Marcus isn’t a Christian
And I’ve been told that my sinful life is an addiction
But I can’t buy it, it’s just too hard to stand beside it
I need an answer and humans can’t provide it
I look at the Earth and Sun and I can tell a genius man designed it
It’s truly mind blowing, I can’t deny it
Is heaven real? Is it fake? Is it really how I fantasize it?
Where’s the Holy Ghost at? How long it take Man to find it?
My mind’s a nonstop tape playing and I can’t rewind it
You gave me a Bible and expect me not to analyze it?
I’m frustrated and you provoked it
I’m not reading that m_________________g book because a human wrote it
I have a f____________g brain, you should know it
You gave it to me to think to avoid every useless moment
It was a mission that I had to abort
Cause humans be lying with such an inaccurate source
It’s gon’ be hard to put me back on the course
Next Jehovah’s Witness to come on my porch
I swear I’m slammin’ the door
A lot of folks believe it though, but I’m not surprised
Humans are f____________g dumb, still thinkin’ that Pac’s alive
I ain’t trying to take your legacy and torch it down
I’m just saying: I ain’t heard s_______ from the horse’s mouth
Just sheep always telling stories of older guys
Who were notarized by you when you finally vocalized
Now I’m supposed to bow my head and close my eyes
And somehow let the Holy Ghost arise
Sound’s like a f_________ Poltergeist
Show yourself and then boom it’s done
Every rumor’s gone, I no longer doubt this s______, you’re the One
I’ll admit that my sinful ways was stupid fun
And all my old habits can hop onto of a roof to plunge
I’ll donate to a charity that could use the funds
F______ the club, instead of b_________ I’d hang with a group of nuns
And everyone that I ran into would know what I came to do
I wouldn’t take a step unless it was in the name of You
I hate the fact that I have to believe
You haven’t been chatting with me like you did Adam and Eve
And I ain’t seen no f____________ talking snake unravel from trees
With an apple to eat, that s________ never happens to me
I don’t know if you do or don’t exist, it’s driving me crazy
Send your condolences, this is me reaching to you so don’t forget
If hell is truly your pit of fire and I get thrown in it
I’mma probably regret the fact that I ever wrote this s_______
My gut feeling says it’s all fake, I hate to say it but f________ it, s________ I done lost faith
This isn’t a small phase, my perspective’s all changed
My thoughts just keep picking s__________ apart all day
And in my mind I make perfect sense
If you aren’t real then all my prayers aren’t worth a cent
That would mean that I could just make up what my purpose is
And I could just sit in church and say “f_______” in the services
Man what if Jesus was a facade? Then that would mean the government’s god
I feel like they’ve been brainwashing us with a lot
So much that we don’t even notice that we’re stuck in the box
Man everything is “what if”, why is it always “what if”
Planet Earth “what if”, the universe “what if”
My sacrifice “what if”, my afterlife “what if”
Every f___________ thing that deals with you is f__________ suspect
I’m f_______ done, I’m f______ done
This is my f_______ life and I’m living it, I’m having fun
If you really care for me, prove that I need to live carefully
But I’ll be d__________ if I put my own pleasure aside for an afterlife that isn’t even guaranteed
We are you, and you’re us, stop playing games
My life’s all I got, and heaven is all in my brain
And when I feel I am in hell, my ideas are what get me through pain
Do as you please, and I’ll just do me, I’m a human, I’ll stay in my lane
Ill mind
It’s us, find power
Live life, mind power
It’s us, find power
Live life, mind power
Before we enter into a detailed study of these lyrics and ideas, will you join me in a word of prayer for Mr. Hopson and for everyone who struggles with these sentiments?
Lord, we thank You for this opportunity to learn more about You. We thank You for Mr. Hopson and for everyone who struggles with faith. Thank You for encouraging us to investigate and to consider these matters, and we pray for Mr. Hopson and for each and every one who has struggled with questions and doubts. Rise up and help us all Lord. In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen.
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