Listen, stream, buy, mp3 download, read the lyrics to the “Deep End” song by gAmerican Christian hip hop recording artist, Lecrae. The song was produced by Anthony Gardner.
Lecrae Deep End
Lecrae was embroiled in a bit of online backlash when he had an in-depth conversation with an Atlanta mega-church pastor, Louie Giglio, as well as the CEO of Chic-Fil-A, Dan Cathy– so as you can imagine, that’s already quite the line-up. During their sit-down, Giglio was so bold as to suggest that we look at slavery as “white blessing” (as well as white privilege). Lecrae later responded to the controversy, assuring fans no matter what we saw in the video, he was not okay with what the pastor said.
However today, Lecrae is putting his attention back on his upcoming album, Restoration, which was delayed during the pandemic. To that effect, he’s dropped a new single “Deep End,” that contains a familiar vocal sample. Foushee’s vocals which first went viral as part of Sleepy Hallow’s “Deep End” record are re-purposed here, however, the final production is altogether different than Sleepy Hallow’s. It’s a haunting, swooning beat that finds Lecrae counting his blessings, and attempting to do everything he can to stay afloat.
Lecrae – Deep End (prod. Anthony Gardner)
Lyrics
[Intro]
Right now (Right now, right now, right now, right now, right now)
[Chorus: John Summit]
I’ve been tryin’ not to go off the deep end
Give me a reason
I’ve been tryin’ not to—
[Verse 1: Lecrae]
Uh, stay on point, I’ve been tryna save my voice
But y’all gave me no choice
The world gone mad, can’t ignore this noise
Look at these people found dead in the streets
I got some partners that hate the police
Me, I’m just tryna hold onto my peace
‘Cause I’m liable to lose it and go get the piece
I need a reason, I need the season
Pleaded with Jesus, all of this grievin’
They be like, “F you and what you believe in”
I do not trip, I keep it G
What in the H, you say in the I?
Ain’t no JK when I’m talkin’ to God
Don’t need a reason to open my eyes
If I’m still breathin’, I’m runnin’ for my man
[Pre-Chorus: Lecrae]
Uh, yeah, I’ve been doin’ better than I was before
I walk with a limp ’cause I’ve been wrestlin’ with the Holy Ghost (Ghost)
Deep end of this pit, but somehow I keep on floating, uh
Thought I lost my grip, but God reminded me it’s holy, uh
[Chorus: John Summit]
I’ve been tryin’ not to go off the deep end
Give me a reason
I’ve been tryin’ not to go off the deep end
Give me a reason
I’ve been tryin’ not to—
[Verse 2: Lecrae]
Yeah, I might go crazy
I might go MJ back in the 80s
Back in the 90s I might go off
For they better not try me, it might get dicey
I ain’t tryna go back to the old me
I’m tryna hang on like my mamma told me
Sometimes legs get weak and your arms give out
And you sink to the bottom slowly
A grown man wishing that somebody hold me
Never knew my daddy so nobody show me
Taught me how to walk through the storm when your heart feel heavy
And it’s hard and you’re feeling lonely, and lowkey
High priest got the keys to the kingdom
Highkey low enough to bring them
And I need all of what He’s bringing
I might go off the deep end, I just need another reason, yeah
[Pre-Chorus: Lecrae]
Uh, yeah, I’ve been doin’ better than I was before
I walk with a limp ’cause I’ve been wrestlin’ with the Holy Ghost (Ghost)
Deep end of this pit, but somehow I keep on floating, uh
Thought I lost my grip, but God reminded me it’s holy, uh
[Chorus: John Summit]
I’ve been tryin’ not to go off the deep end
Give me a reason
I’ve been tryin’ not to go off the deep end
Give me a reason
I’ve been tryin’ not to—
