Mayday
Ashthon Jones, Lecrae, Big K.R.I.T.
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Yeah Awakened from my slumber by the thunder, lightning clapping Raining on my window pane and praying I make something happen A preacher's prophecies never bothered me when I was younger Sitting on my Grandma's lap, as she cried I often wondered What was her tears for? Could it be for my grandfather? Or maybe she felt for me 'cause I'll see more of those cold tomorrows Then she see the world will up and turn on me 'Cause the morals that she often spoke were meant for 1923 I fall asleep off in her arms, a Psalm was spoken The Lord is surely my shepherd, he lead me to the water Thought that often stuck with with me Amongst the wolves that run the streets Out here paying dues to lose I pray your angels come for me A non-believer I never have and never could be Lord give me time to peep the signs I should see Sipping got me feeling like a player riding clean Bending corners hoping I might find my Savior on the curb I rarely go to Church False prophets rocking Prada so I rarely feel the word Jezebels lurking in the pews on the first Preacher's weaker than the deacon 'cause it's hard to fight the urge It's hard to live and serve when you on the Devil's turf Sell your soul for the low with no sense of what it's worth Don't get it twisted, I ain't no saint, I ain't no pastor But prayer ain't just for cloudy days and natural disasters Aware of what comes after, I bet you ain't for sure I was warned that Heaven ain't the only place to go I'm doing what I can cause there really ain't much time I leave this in the Lord hands I'm tired of crying Yeah, close it Man down Hope and pray and say I can’t turn (Man down) He will find you, this world will grind you down Don’t you be another (Man down) Hope and pray and say you can turn (Man down) Help is just one prayer away Don’t be afraid to say Mayday Father forgive us for we know not what we do Am I bias? I been pious put my nose up in the pews Like Paul I bear good news They think I'm pall-bearing My message sounds like death to these hearers as they perish Scaring to think we on the brink of death But no one stops to look for answers on what happens next Got a couple scriptures from my grandma Sayings from a preacher But can't live out these standards that we heard it takes to reach 'em But when I look at Jesus He live the life I couldn't Suffered for my crime so I wouldn't I used to have to sneak into movies 'cause I couldn't afford to pay Explain to me how someone paved my way When I hear K.R.I.T. Confessing I respect him Cause most of us be lying like our lives don't need perfecting Nothing that we can muster, nothing that we can change Admitting that we're imperfect, offending God with our games Look I'm just being honest so don't take me for no lame I seen it for myself, I'm a product of this thing Now I found true religion, and it's not inside a denim And 'em overpriced shades are never giving us vision, let's go Man down Hope and pray and say I can’t turn (Man down) He will find you, this world will grind you down Don’t you be another (Man down) Hope and pray and say you can turn (Man down) I seen another to know, so urgent Keep callin' Help is just one call away Don't be afraid to say Mayday Mayday Help is just one call away Don't you be afraid to say Mayday
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Written by: KHALIL ABDUL-RAHMAN, TORRANCE ESMOND, PRANAM INJETI, ASHTHON JONES, LE CRAE MOORE, LINCOLN CAGNEY MORRIS, JUSTIN LEWIS SCOTT, COLUMBUS TOWER SMITH, DANIEL TANNENBAUM
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12 facts about this song
Collaboration"Mayday" is a song by Lecrae, an American Christian hip-hop artist and record producer. For this song, he collaborated with Big K.R.I.T, a Mississippi-born rapper and record producer, along with Ashton Jones on backup vocals.
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Album FeatureThe song "Mayday" was featured in Lecrae's 6th studio album, "Gravity" which was released in 2012.
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Genre MixThe song is known for its unique blend of Gospel and Hip-hop, showcasing a variety of Lecrae's musical influences.
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Award Winning AlbumThe album "Gravity," where the song "Mayday" can be found, is significant as it won the Best Gospel Album at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
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Song ThemeIn "Mayday," Lecrae raps about his faith and relationship with God during times of struggles and difficulties.
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Cinematic Music VideoThe music video for “Mayday” was directed by Motion Family and it expertly blends cinematic narrative with performance.
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Chart Performance"Gravity," which includes "Mayday," debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top Rap, Christian, Gospel, and Independent Albums charts.
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High Profile Collaboration"Mayday" is one of the most high-profile collaborations on the "Gravity" album, as Big K.R.I.T is a well-known figure in mainstream hip-hop.
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Music Production"Mayday" was produced by Toronto-born music producer DJ Khalil, who has worked with notable artists including Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Jay-Z.
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Raw and Emotional ContentThe lyrics of "Mayday" tackle several profound themes such as faith, pain, and self-worth, making it one of Lecrae's rawest and most emotional songs.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song is seen as contributing to the broader acceptance of religion in hip-hop. Through songs like "Mayday," Lecrae is recognized as a pioneer in successfully bridging the gap between his faith and mainstream rap music.
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Impact on Christian Hip Hop"Mayday" is considered a significant contribution by Lecrae to the Christian hip-hop genre. He challenged the religious and secular worlds' expectations and proved Christian hip hop capable of standing alongside other mainstream acts in terms of production quality and lyrical content.
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