"Regeneration" is the outro and title track to the mixtape, and in it, the entire theme comes full circle. From reaching out to talking to our generation, The Wiz ends this journey realizing that regeneration starts from within ourselves. In this nearly 7 minute track, The Wiz reflects on his past, how he came to Christ, and looks forward to the future ahead, filled with promise. The CHAOS choir supports the storytelling in between verses, while Young Haiti once again provides a spacey and vivid track for The Wiz to rap over.
lyrics
[intro]
REGNERATION...
FOR THE WHOLE NATION...
YEAH
[Verse 1]
As I look from my birth and all throughout my life
I've been touched by a spirit oh so holy and bright
Lead by a God, full of mercy and might
And had my sins washed away by the almighty Christ
That's 3 in 1, spirit, father, son
Living in his will, while his work is never done
Fighting battles with my flesh, but the victory is won
And pa rum pum pum pum goes the beat of my drum
But you know the devil and his tricks, tryna trap me with his snare
Crush his head with a kick, fit the high hat I wear
Lean back in my chair, have no fear the Lord is here
He’s the ruler, no one measures or compares
Fit like a jeweler with crowned pieces full of flair
At the entrance to his kingdom the eternal lair
But where oh where is my place in his palace
Tryna drink from his chalice
my thirst for light is so massive
Sometimes I feel I've gone backwards, back to the past
Hoping all my mistakes will become my last
Alas, as I reminisce and focus on the times so hopeless
My heart opens and what do I notice
Regeneration...
[Why I love God video plays]
[Verse 2]
I nearly fell to the lies,
The hurt and the hate, the pain and the strife
Thoughts of suicide, would be better if I died
Could hear the people cry were their tears just a facade
Maybe not, but I'd be damned if I do
And damned if I don't, pick your poison choose your doom
Either live through this hell or go straight to jail
Or end it myself, and then it's back to hell
But there was another choice I ain't seem to see
Yeah the one and only light in all my misery
The son of God who died just to set me free
The king of kings, Jesus Christ eternal prince of peace
It was that moment that I found my hope
Provider, guider, Uniter, the healer of my soul
When times got hard he was the rock I needed
no overdose, I feel it, no comatose, I seek his love overflows
Depleted was the power that the devil had on me
Cause I kept my faith in Christ , and never causally
Not a causality to sin or its faculty, with the son I win win win
DJ Khaled can credit he
So I came back incredibly, no longer depressed
Had some swagger in my step, cross round my neck
Wore his name on my chest like an S
then I confessed got blessed and histories the rest
REGENERATION!!!
[Why I love God video plays]
[Verse 3]
Regenerate your mind, regenerate your soul
Regenerate your spirit and become truly whole
Keep your eyes up and see the son with all his prizes
Eternal lifers with no parole
his paradise is near, the path is very clear
He laid on that cross so I can cross out my fears
Wipe away my tears, prolong my years
So its finished it is done
A new creation we become
Regeneration
A new creation
Regeneration
A new creation
Yeah
...yeah
Thank you Jesus...
credits
from REGENERATION,
released August 12, 2016
The Wiz - primary artist
CHAOS Choir (Jov, EJA, MYA) - background vocals
Young Haiti - producer
Audio Mixing Mastering LLC - mixing, mastering
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