This lyrical piece by CITIZEN is a spiritually charged proclamation blending intense wordplay, biblical imagery, and raw street wisdom. It explores themes of divine warfare, redemption, and the power of God’s universal love symbolized through the metaphor of “O negative” blood as a life-giving force. The narrative depicts a world in spiritual crisis—marked by sin, judgment ("Bath of His Wrath"), and inner turmoil—while emphasizing the strength and hope found through faith and the armor of God. The artist positions themselves as a prophetic messenger, bearing God’s truth to reclaim and reconstruct a fractured world through righteous speech and unwavering conviction. The repeated invocation “Inthenameofcitizen… CITIZEN…” anchors the piece as a solemn and powerful identity statement, merging personal mission with spiritual authority. This work balances gritty realism with supernatural themes, delivering a sermon-like rap that calls for repentance, resilience, and ultimate victory over darkness.

scripture — from wrath to light

Citizen is a powerful voice at the intersection of raw urban reality and profound spiritual truth, weaving gritty street narratives with urgent biblical calls for repentance and redemption. Through lyrics rich with vivid imagery—guns, sirens, struggles, and the shadows of sin—Citizen confronts the harsh realities facing many while proclaiming hope rooted in faith. His work pulses with the heartbeat of the streets but carries the timeless message of God’s mercy and justice, echoing Matthew 4:17’s call to turn from sin because the Kingdom of Heaven is near.Citizen’s style fuses the poetic depth and emotional resonance of traditional spirituals with the sharp, kinetic energy of modern rap, often blending blues-inspired mournful hooks with rapid-fire, prophetic verses. His music is not just storytelling but a prophetic ministry, speaking to those lost in the moment’s chaos and inviting them to lay down their burdens before their last breath. With an unflinching gaze on societal ills and personal struggles, Citizen challenges listeners to confront their own hearts and choose transformation.Through his art, Citizen stands as both a street preacher and a soul seeker, channeling pain, hope, and divine justice into a resonant call for repentance, healing, and spiritual awakening in the brokenness of contemporary life.

I am writing all the  lyrics (using (AI) tools to  make the sounds not the music.. im CITIZEN,  every emotion,  every scarred scar n tear, every bar birthed,  cursed dispersed  from fear, written,  verbal lynching from henchman speaking that im worthless  here, Fret not, have no fear God is in precepts, recapture,  the essence of what its meant  to hear-CITIZEN 
ps. everything is licensed by soundcloud.