Worth the Wait
Posted March 08, 2022
By BPence,
The End is the multi-talented (pastor, conference speaker, author, rapper), Trip Lee’s first new album since 2016’s The Waiting Room. Lee has said that the title symbolizes the coming to the end of ourselves, where one door closes so another can open. Themes on the album include Lee’s returning to music after six years, dealing with illness for fifteen years, Christ being better than riches, going home Heaven, divisions in our society, fame, things he wishes were different in the world, having nothing left to prove, love for his wife and new life in Christ.
Here are a few brief comments about each song:
Let Go – This song was written and produced by Lee. Most of the vocals on this song are handled by Chastity (Chazz). Lee sings only the fourth verse.
Key lyric:
Lord, grab my soul
Lose my hold on things that hold me back
Right Out the Gate – This hard-hitting song was written and produced by Mashell and Lee. Some thought he had left music, but he’s back, still on his game.
Key lyric:
Thought he was gone, I think He back
He ain't wait long, on the attack
Still unashamed, you know it's facts
You Got It – This hard-hitting song, which was originally released on Reach Records Summer Twenty-One release, was written and produced by Mashell and Lee. Where else can he go? Riches don’t satisfy. Christ has the words of eternal life (John 6:68).
Key lyric:
But I know, all them others leave us in the cold
I don't wanna gain the world and lose my soul
Homecoming – This song was written by Mashell and Lee and produced by Mashell and Juice Bangers. The song is about going home to Heaven. The list of his sins is a mile long but the bill is paid for.
Key lyric:
When I’m gone, who cares if I’m known
I’m just headed home
Witness This song was written by Wande, WHATUPRG, Lee, Mashell and Juice Bangers. It was produced by Lee, Juice Bangers and Mashell and features Wande and WHATUPRG. God is his witness. He has nothing to prove.
Key lyric:
Your expectations, that's yours to own
No borders, out here tryna please the Lord alone
Put Your Weapon Down – This hard-driving song was written and produced by Lee and 1995 (Producer) and features 1K Phew. The song addresses the divisions in society, where all we seem to do is pick sides and criticize.
Key lyric:
We know what we hate
And we know what we ain’t
But if he call us saints
What kind of picture do we paint?
All Mine – This mid-tempo song was written by Mashell and Lee, produced by Mashell and features Taylor Hill. Here Lee addresses fame. He’s been out there living like it’s all his.
Key lyric:
The whole world is my stage
I'm allergic to the small time
I been out here living like it's all mine
Supernatural – This song was written and produced by Juice Bangers, Lee and Mashell. The song addresses some of the things Lee wishes were different in the world, some serious (racism, violence, politics, church corruption), and some not so serious (Dr. Pepper) and the solution being the Lord.
Key lyric:
If I have to, we can skip the hassle
Show you what them facts do
They say he a natural
But we need supernatural, we need supernatural
The way He acts do it seem so supernatural?
End of Me (Interlude) – This short song was written and produced by Lee and features Chastity (Chazz) on vocals.
Key lyric:
The end of me may taste bittersweet
But that's where You tend to be
Dreamin – This slow rap was written and produced by Lee, Enzo Gran and 1995 (Producer). The song features keys and Lee vulnerably addressing the illness that he has battled for years, repeated doctor visits and prescriptions that don’t work.
Key lyric:
Cause what good is a dream, if it don't submit to the king?
It's all his anyway, I'll let him do his thing
Call It Life – This song was written and produced by Lee, 1995 (Producer) and Enzo Gran. It’s a musically interesting song. Once he saw the light, that’s all he likes. Loving God isn’t going to blend with loving money or the world in the end.
Key lyric:
Was blind to His wonder, Stevie
He's the key to life, He lead me
Wake Up – This hard-driving song was written by 1995 (Producer), Enzo Gran, Lee and KB, and produced by 1995 (Producer), Enzo Gran and Lee. The song features KB, the first time Lee and KB have collaborated since 2013’s “The Saints”.
Key lyric:
They talk jewelry, but I'm talking about the Judge now
Before the Lord touch down, hands up, boy, wake up
Stone – This hard-driving song was written by Lee, Mashell and Juice Bangers and produced by Mashell and Juice Bangers. The song includes snippets of sermons from Pastor E.K. Bailey. The song is about Earth not being our home but we still having work to do.
Key lyric:
Can't kick my feet up 'cause I ain't home
You can tell 'em put that in stone
Know It – This easy-going love song to Lee’s wife was written and produced by 1995 (Producer), Enzo Gran and Lee and features an infectious chorus.
Key lyric:
Oh, girl, could there be anyone like you in this world? I doubt it
Everybody wanna brag 'bout the bag, talkin' 'bout a good thing, I found it
Always at your pace how your run your race, putting in that mileage
I don't know if you know it, I just want you to know it
Gave It Up – This slow rap was written and produced by Lee and Mashell, and features Desi Raines on the chorus and bridge. The song is about Lee’s new life in Christ.
Key lyric:
Lost it to find it
Gave it to gain it
Gave it up to get it back
I get it back
Favorite songs
Right Out the Gate
You’ve Got It
Homecoming
Supernatural
Wake Up
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