I'm Not Perfect - Dee-1
One thing I learned about life
我认识到生活蕴含着一个道理
is everybody can't like you
每个人与你截然不同
And if they like you,
如果他们与你相同
what that really mean at the end of the day
那在生命走向终结时 人生又有什么意义
You only gotta answer to one man one man
你只需要做你自己 你自己就是答案
Better know who you are
最好了解你自己是谁
NO.1
这可是头等重要
So tired, tired of ridin' the fence
已经厌倦 厌倦骑墙观望 漫长等待
Feel like the Lord looking down like Dee,
感觉上帝在云端往下看都会感叹
I ain't convinved.
我并不确信
Uh-uh, it all hit me one night
啊啊 一天晚上 我突然想到
What's my purpose on this earth,
我来这个世界的意义何在
I think I lost sight
我想我已迷失自己
Alright
好吧
It's kinda hard to stay focused up in this game
在这场生存的游戏里 是有些难以集中全部精力
So many bad influences be tempting you to change
太多的不良影响引诱你做出改变
I know the people see I'm a positive dude on stage
我知道大家看到舞台上的我觉得我是个积极乐观的家伙
But it's a difference between
但是被动积极乐观
being positive and being saved
和亟待拯救截然不同
Get deep with me,
深入了解我
I'm in the room playin' music for some industry folks
我呆在房间跟一些同行一起玩音乐
Whoo! I keep that heat with me
我会继续保持这种劲头
I feel like they could take me to the next level
我觉得他们可以让我更进一层
Tryna impress 'em and show 'em my talent special
想给他们留下好印象 向他们展示我得特别天赋
Look, the conversation turns religious
听 这对白变得带有宗教色彩
It's so convenient to say 'I believe in God.
很轻易的就说出口“我相信上帝”
and keep it real vague and not specific
就这样含糊不清 不具体说明
Do I not wanna offend nobody?
我没有想冒犯任何人
Do I not wanna go in detail
我也不想讨论细节
and risk 'em talking crazy 'bout me?
让他们疯狂的谈论我
Am I worried 'bout what's convenient for me?
我应该担心 什么才是合适我的吗
Am I disowning Christ before others, Matthew 10:33
我应该在他人面前否认基督 否认马太福音吗
Man, am I playing it safe as can be? No sir
天啊 我是不是该谨慎行事啊 不 先生
I'm not afraid to proudly claim my Christianity
我不害怕自豪地宣称我是虔诚的基督徒
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
And that don't think I mean I'm perfect,
我并不认为我完美无暇
but I know I got a purpose that's why I'm on my grind
但我知道我肩负意义 这就是我如此努力的原因
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
Got God's favor so I shine,my swag is divine,
有上帝的支持我才能耀发光芒 我的身体神圣不可侵犯
operating on His time
在他的旨意下行为
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
I can't deny it, I can't deny it,
我无法否认 无法否认
no need to hide it
也无需隐瞒
I'm a Christian, wha- what, what, what?
我是个虔诚的基督徒 什么
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
They ask am I a Christian rapper,
他们问我是不是个基督徒说唱歌手
a rapper that's a Christian
基督徒说唱歌手
More swag and more lyrics
我会比你最爱的饶舌者
than your favorite rapper 'cept
有更多的嘻哈元素和更多的料
I'm on a different mission
我肩负截然不同的使命
Unashamed disposition
带着问心无愧的性格
Sanctified with a vision
以及圣洁的愿景
Down to ride, I ain't trippin'
踏上征程 我不会犯错
Devil tryna catch me slippin'
恶魔妄想逮住我的把柄
Now I be on television,
现在我登上电视
so all of the stakes risen'
所有的股份也在攀升
Not gon' die or go to prison,
我不会就此逝去也不会锒铛入狱
not a product of the system, nah
我才不是这社会体系的产物
I'm rebellin' and tellin' my brethren
我是个叛逆者 告诉我的弟兄
that what the media yellin'
媒体叫嚣宣传着
and sellin' won't get 'em to heaven
不让他们登上极乐天堂
No sir
不 先生
Get deep with me
再深入了解我
Jesus died for my sins on the cross,
耶稣为了赎清我的罪而死在十字架上
but this girl tryna sleep with me
但这个女孩还想跟我上床
Do I do it and satisfy my flesh?
我该这样做 满足我得肉欲吗
or make up some excuse like Uh,
还是编些像是我忘了带安全用品的借口
I forgot the latex.
还是像个男人一样
Or do I man up and say
斩钉截铁的拒绝
I can't do it,
我不能这样做
cuz I ain't tryna disobey the word of God.
因为我不能违背神的旨意
Am I scared I'm gon' look foolish?
是我害怕这样我会看起来很傻
Am I scared she gon' make fun of me?
还是害怕她只是玩我而已
Not no more,
不再想了
cuz I'll probably submit to
因为我会坐在圣经前
this bible sitting in front of me
将这问题交给基督
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
And that don't think I mean I'm perfect,
我并不认为我完美无暇
but I know I got a purpose
但我知道我肩负意义
that's why I'm on my grind
这就是我如此努力的原因
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
Got God's favor so I shine,
有上帝的支持我才能耀发光芒
my swag is divine,
我的身体神圣不可侵犯
operating on His time
在他的旨意下行为
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
I can't deny it, I can't deny it,
我无法否认 无法否认
no need to hide it
也无需隐瞒
I'm a Christian, wha- what, what, what?
我是个虔诚的基督徒 什么
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
Yo
哟
This ain't no court room,
这不是法庭
but everybody quick to judge
但每个人都很快的妄下判断
Can't wait for me to slip
我还来不及说明
so they can quickly pull the plug,
他们就已结束裁决
it ain't no love
这不是爱
They say I hang out with the thugs,
他们说我常常与那些暴徒们厮混
if I recall right Jesus hung out with the thugs
如果我说我记得耶稣也曾跟那些暴徒们厮混
Am I lyin'?
这就是我撒谎了
But it's never just because
但我绝不会撒谎因为
Know I'm really on my grind, Mark 2:17,
都知道我真的很努力马丁福音
yeah that be really on my mind
真的都印在我的脑海里
I'm relatable yet different,
即便我与众不同但我很可靠
yes I walk that thin line
是啊我就是这么不同凡响
Most can't but I can, it's difficult but I'm trying
大多人不能我却能 即便很困难我也会竭力尝试
So I pray I affect those around me
所以我祈祷我能影响我周围的人
I pray I influence the environments that surround me
我祈祷我能影响我周围的环境
I pray for all the people
我为所有对我妄下断言的人
who judge me and who don't get me
还有那些误会我的人祈祷
They hatred don't affect me,
他们的仇恨从来不影响我
they was never ridin' with me
他们从来都不懂我
Ride with me in this tank,
开着坦克与我并肩同行吧
you ain't safe up in your car
你的车并不安全
Spread the word, trending topic
告诉他人 热门话题
Yeah, this a spiritual war
是啊 这一场精神上的战役
God's army, satan's army
上帝的军队 撒旦的军队
tell me who you fightin' for
告诉我你为谁而战
Most don't even know
大多数甚至都不知道
we fightin' and that's who I'm writing for
我们为谁而战 这就是我写的歌
To englighten ya
只为开化你们
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
And that don't think I mean I'm perfect,
我并不认为我完美无暇
but I know I got a purpose
但我知道我肩负意义
that's why I'm on my grind
这就是我如此努力的原因
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
Got God's favor so I shine, my swag is divine,
有上帝的支持我才能耀发光芒 我的身体神圣不可侵犯
operating on His time
在他的旨意下行为
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒
I can't deny it, I can't deny it,
我无法否认 无法否认
no need to hide it
也无需隐瞒
I'm a Christian, wha- what, what, what?
我是个虔诚的基督徒 什么
I'm a Christian
我是个虔诚的基督徒