Sola Gloria

by Te Waa

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1st Verse Many ask who this Jesus really is Away from the stereotype media hiss, check this He’s the Word made flesh, supreme holiness Came to earth’s surface to help us to progress Away from sin born again in HIM Gratitude galore I’ve got it deep down within The perfect example of the sacrificial model He’s the only, that God saw was acceptable To change the course of humanity’s destiny Through Prophecy, this was ordained in Calvary Nailed to a stick to bring healing for the sick Our solution to sin centuries not fixed Transformations of lives and testimonies amplified That all may know in Christ, we are rectified From temporal things and all those immoral flings Because it’s him, that we’ve really learned to cling (Chorus x2) Stop fakin’ around, get down get deep God’s will is that you keep searchin’ baby don’t sleep Keep checkin’ yoself self-reflect one two Shut the noise around stop fakin’ be true 2nd Verse As the beat goes on I gotz to keep it real strong Through Christ in me, I could, even calm a storm Divine revelations, has given me directions Of where to find those in need of restoration On goes the search, compelled by the word To reach out to souls that've been lying in the dirt But Christians flirt with the world which is alien They wonder why they fall, and why they aren’t resilient Having a boxed vision of God’s, perfect pure will Has got to be worse than taking the wrong pill One moment you’re alive and well, swell Next, you’d be sinning and grieving your way to hell Theology is not meant to add the letter P to your ride In actual fact, it’s to free you to abide Yes yes ya’ll, free to enjoy HIS ride (Chorus x2) 3rd Verse So are you searching, and are you seeking As the days draw closer, to Christ’s 2nd coming I’m humming, with musical joy in my soul Cause I’m heading to a place where life’s an endless flow But what about the work at hand today and now Do we allow God to show us new things and how To move in the spirit, press on with no limit Cause Jesus loves those of whom we’d rather say forget it Has the light that shines, now been concealed? Are there wax in our eyes, that need to be peeled? Our actions turn numb afraid to take the big jump While those deny God, save the big slums Revival has to come, draw nearer to the son But easy we succumb to comfort and affliction I leave you with this, and this I mention Yo continue to be, God’s incarnation (Chorus x2)
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Verse 1 If you’re ready for this, get with me bounce to this Here comes the catalyst, glory-glory manifest I’ll keep it plain and simple, open hearts essential For rhyme, deliveries that light up cerebrals I proclaim his fame and glorify his name Some say I’m insane but my shame HE overcame Although I’m made of clay but I’ve got pride to display Hold tight, keep watch and stand firm but don’t stray From love, that wanna guide you, embrace you My life was full of wrongs now I’ve only got a few Come roll with the heavenly legions, that cover me in all regions no matter what the season Yo check the reason, for this funky reposition Born again purified by the power of redemption Can you dig it? This is living truth from the infinite Marvelous grace made for men who don’t deserve it (Chorus) Have you ever wondered how to sort your mess You’re full of stress, you've got nothing left Have you ever wondered how to sort your mess Yo, I know the best and HE’ll do the rest Verse 2 Time to think don’t blink you might miss the next flow Like sand between your toes sin keeps you below The choice is yours though of where you want to remain In darkness and gloom or the light that retains Clarity of scriptural veracity you’d follow him passionately Honestly the Christ can set you free The one who paid the sum it was done when HE was hung The power of the cross, can make you God’s son The calling has begun guess who’s knocking on your door He knows that you’ve been failing to uphold the law But just let HIM in and HE’ll provide a great feast All free living water bread of life to say the least The beast, is defeated his reign is over No longer, binds- I’m in, awe and wonder The world, has become a new playground for me By God’s mercy now I forever tread wisely (Chorus) Verse 3 Slam! Shut the back door real tight Turn face the light and come and get some insights Ride, with the spirit, catch it live it Breathed by a merciful God, who created it You think life’s too complicated now to turn back But that’s the crap the devil wants you to stack Against the atonement that Christ has achieved I struggled to believe, but I ran to retrieve Forgetting the past as I seek for fresh grass Food for the soul good news for the mass Emptiness when we were found picked up from the ground Now picture this in Christ all of us are heaven bound Moving on yo to that break of dawn Where there will be, no more strife no scorn Moving on yo to that break of dawn Where there will be, no more strife no scorn….. Believe it! (Chorus)
3.
Gods at War 04:32
Intro: Ragga Me a go run non-stop to the roof top Tell dem inna de world Christ rule from the top Me a go run non-stop all around the de block That Jesus Christ is ya de king in all the blocks He ya de King, the world and satan never win He ya de King, the world and satan never win 1st Verse Born to a world, of materialism schisms The spiritual chasm widens in our persuasion Of worldly ambitions like fatal obsessions Attractions so strong it’s a hopeless condition Hence the kingdom came down, but to Him we frowned Cause His governance make us look silly as clowns No sex before marriage, you’re kidding with this message? Guess what my peers would say, sacrilege! Humility’s of the past it has no class We need status and pomp or be considered outcasts Dirty jokes a sin? But it has always been in! If that’s the case I don’t want God living within Cause I’m happy as dandy, got more bounce than Bambi Life is full of colour like my LED TV A life to my own world hunger’s not my problem But maybe-maybe tell me bout the crucifixion Why wouldn’t God just let alone humanity? Actually I know the story, but I rather just eh choose me Chorus Gods are at war –Raah! Everyday all day uuumm it is raw- Raah! Little Gods wanna knock you to the floor But Christ His power’s much more- Raah! Fight the good fight keep your eyes on the Christ Watch out for Gods that’ll take Him off your sight 2nd Verse See the Christ came to break strongholds of the mind Belief systems of our culture and our times Noises and voices fill the young with choices That lead them astray leaving parents no say In real vital matters such as sex education Should kids in school be learning about orgasms? When they’re supposed to figure out the algebra Instead boys get obsessed with Angie’s bra In the heat of the moment, through unlawful union What’s a blessing turns dreaded abortion Now what can we expect, from our teen parents No parental wisdom full of immature emotions They sway and ignore help from their mums and dads Then fall deep in the system that made them sex mad Never an easy answer, to complex situations But killing your descendants is really no solution Young people take heed or forever you’ll bleed Bible scripture’s what you need in you plant the seed (Chorus) 3rd Verse God’s people, my people, stay in file and battle Don’t give into the vile when you’re smack in the middle Remember Paul says we may be pressed but not crushed Perplexed but not despaired, never going bust Attacked struck down but never ever forsaken Keep watch of the hour, the day’s not too distant Stand for what you believe, with gusto grit your teeth So what they give beef from the Bible take a leaf And remind yoself who you’re here to represent The advent of the covenant one hundred percent God man spirit triune like a mystical tune Echoed through centuries Christ’s the living lagoon Who meets all your needs follow Him as He leads You through the landscapes of life that can be steep Go deeper right down under like Aotearoa Remain in Christ cause the world’s a disclaimer But you’re a winner, cause the truth is always near And when He comes, He’ll remember His children so dear (Chorus) Outro: Ragga Little Gods don’t let them run your life They’ll fill it up with tings and all dem strife Make you lost on your way to paradise The devil he ya clever with dem disguise Open your eyes, you will see Christ even you’re blind
4.
Crazy Love 03:54
(Verse 1) Crazy love’s the love that we bring Deep down within ya- free from sin All me day now follow da true king Him and I unite the truth we sing Crazy love dat come from above Showed me de evil of selfish love Always keep wanting more and more Me life and soul was empty to da core Material tings dem people dat me cling Emotional pain bad relationship bring Intellect have to be corrected now Each night inna me heart reflected ow What a life, what a life dat we live Some ting in life has to give has to give What a life, what a life dat we live Some ting inna fe life has to go so to live (Chorus) Crazy-crazy-crazy love wai yow-yow-yow Crazy-crazy-crazy love wai yow-yow-yow-yow Crazy- crazy-crazy love wai yow-yow-yow Crazy-crazy-crazy love wai yow-yow-yow-yow (Verse 2) My whole life Lord come take over Forever be my Lord and Saviour Hope and joy ring out me throat With Jesus Christ na go sink in his boat Redemption songs how sweet da sound Because one day me a fi wear da crown Remember da day me trapped underground But like a fighter me come pound for pound So why babylon keep playing da fool Tinkin he right he need to re-school Truth of the Lord read again inna d Bible Stand firm on the ground that is stable Run run, come follow Him now Come come, me a go, show you how Run run, come follow Him now Come come, me a go, show you how (Chorus) (Verse 3) Don’t be late becoz time will expire Have you tot how to run from de fyah But many dem want to run their own race Dem don’t wanna know about de God of grace What a waste, deny God wonderful Deny God beautiful choose da devil Devil only wait to pounce and destroy Marriages he love to play like toy Tell you lies bout what satisfies But when you done you’ll be high and dry So let our hearts burn no stones unturned De only solution is faith to return Learn from your scratches and dem burns Grace is strong God’s love confirmed (Chorus)
5.
It's Real 04:18
Verse1 Kicking it off here comes an accidental immigrant Son of a businessman, born in rebellion Ethnic Identity from a mighty continent Caught in the mix of corrupt cash increments Then the day came, for me to change my game Had enough of the flame stressing my brain So I hitched a ride to somewhere, ended up in mid air Sick of all the scheming, it’s time for me to play fair Dirty were my tactics, those were my credentials I was too weak to prohibit, the evil in my ego Like a dark power working, all within me It was choking my ability to make decisions clearly I couldn’t see in front of me, God save me this misery Gimme some of that miracle from Gethsemane There’s a war within me, raging like Galipoli God come to me before I see the end of me God come to me before I see the end of me Cause the enemy, doesn’t want me to find the remedy (Chorus) Yo it’s real- more real than what you can feel There’s a fight between the powers of darkness and light Yo it’s real – more real than what you can feel One wants to take your life the other wants to give you life Verse 2 Moving on like the weather got a monster to conquer Years of being trapped, to drugs like marijuana Which gave me a false sense of security Cause life gets tough when you have folks you don’t see Now my best foot’s forward but the mind remains backward Afraid- of change like new rain in the desert So God brings in a blizzard, which came and uprooted All that I knew of a life, distorted Sorted, I thought God had come to my place But where’s he at? I embark for his face Buddha says seek the way but where do I go? And Mohammed warns don’t forget to pray for his soul Others teach close your eyes till there’s no desire But it’s through desire that we long for our creator I think I’m getting closer to the warmth of the treasure You wanna know more? Turn with me the next chapter (Chorus) Verse 3 Amazing grace that astounds, how sweet the sound Sin locked me down but God came with the breakdown World renown Christ the King gave my life a new spin Death lost its sting, now I run with wings Soaring in the air of holy wisdom, freedom! Sweet connection with the architect of creation Can only give me hope, and new strength to cope Though the smoke tries to choke, I still got my scope Confronting my fears head on with the enemy Coz I got smart company that slams all fallacy Renewed in the mind bright lights sunshine Hatred and violence God’s put them on a flatline Dead to the world though I’m alive in the world That just means I don’t live for the, material I got my prize in heaven I’ll be seeing God in person And you? Have you broken out of your prison? I got my prize in heaven I’ll be seeing God in person And you? Have you broken out of your prison? (Chorus)
6.
New Day 03:46
Harmony Intro: New Day (are you seeking for the….) New Day (all are hoping for a…) New Day New Day Verse1 From the get go God created heavens and the earth The sequence of creation revealed in Genesis From darkness to light God created with delight He said let there be light and there was day and there was night Next we’re told about the separation of the waters Because of that the nature of the sea and sky differs Then land came about and vegetation filled the sphere God’s in control this was perfectly clear His glory filled the atmosphere His word creative power Wisdom infinite there’s so much more to discover Like the stars, the planets and the seasons never static They come and go in God’s law of electromagnetic Life breaks forth from the oceans and the sky From the depths to the heights all creatures break a sigh Of reverence and awe, to Him who gives existence Cause life is sustained by His sheer exuberance (Chorus) It was a new day when the earth was born Joy filled the place through lives that were formed A new day, when spirit made material God with us we welcome Emmanuelle [Singing] Won’t be long, a new day is coming Won’t be long, new day-new day [Chant] God is no man, that he should go lie God is no man to let his promises slide Verse 2 Step into day six and God’s still getting His kicks From pleasure of his creative habitual fix More creatures join the symphony of variables God’s creative prowess simply unfathomable Majestically imperial yet shockingly humble That He would have His image imprinted on a couple The first man Adam and Eve mother of the living Had the best seats in the universe to witness God’s being Then the climate lost its cool, when they broke a rule They disobeyed God became shameful and cruel Pain, guilt and shame, deception’s now the game Expelled from God’s presence so the devil entertains With lust and pride self-seeking on every side The disconnect from God this divide is getting wide No rest on the 7th day the wicked have no holyday We cry for redemption we plead for that new day (Chorus) We need a new day cause we’ve all gone astray Today we implore God returns to stay A new day, when flesh reborns in the spirit God with us, come Jesus of Nazareth [Singing] Won’t be long, a new day is coming Won’t be long, new day-new day [Chant] God is no man, that he should go lie God is no man to let his promises slide Verse 3 Now what we do in the meantime cause its high times? Let us search in the scriptures not in the grapevine Sick of sin or of the material drab? So break your soul off its gag and get a new tag New soul, new body, new place to be The book of revelation points to a brand new city With no stench of death, all eternal breath Cause the old order is forever lost in the depths These words are true and no doubt trustworthy God’s got His name on it, it’s not my philosophy They who overcome, will inherit all of these So watch and pray life’s full of possibilities But not all things are proper, and not all edify Don’t let the secular stop you from getting to the sky There we’ll be caught up, with our loving father Forever in His glory no more will we lack luster (Chorus) It’ll be a new day, new earth new heaven God’s habitation prepared for our enjoyment New day, where creature meets his creator God with us, Jesus Christ our saviour [Singing] Won’t be long, a new day is coming Won’t be long, new day-new day Chant (outro) God is no man, that he should go lie God is no man to let his promises slide
7.
Seven 04:11
1st verse No I won’t digress ah sort’a like possess No less of spiritual zest yes for biblical quest Trying to stay in line with my daily walk Sometimes I hold firm but sometimes I just baulk At this picture on the cross the redeemer Came to save me a sinner, ah go figure! It wasn’t good works or religiosity That made me righteous before a God who’s holy But faith alone yeah in the son on the throne The word and the spirit, they’re leading me home So I cast all my burdens on the Lord Jesus His promises are true, forget hocus-pocus But the flesh is frail, and often I fail Cause at times I forget that Christ can get me bail From the heat to the mount, of epic victory The overcomer is the name I call my armoury Which increases in power, when I get down on my knees May you complete me, that’s my prayer father please (Chorus) x2 Whom have I on earth and in heaven but you The Lord of Glory verse nine Luke chapter two My strength may fail in the weeks that ensue But the Lord of Glory’s promised to take me through 2nd Verse Monday refreshed by the sermon on Sunday Expository preaching wouldn’t have it other way On a mission world evangelization Cause the nations need to know of the propitiation But come Tuesday the light dims in the secular The challenges rage, they’re gunning for the jugular Doubts overwhelm the assurance of redemption Happens when I feed flesh and test the commandments Causing me to ponder about the new me! Bro could this just be motivational therapy Wednesday time to regroup I hit the word Put the sign on my door, don’t disturb As I re-examine, the source of my faith Lord help me to live you and daily show your face Then came the word the verb, greater is He in ya I’ll lead you out like the apostles from Judea Seven days ah-huh seven days of the week Seven days yo glad in the flesh I am weak (Chorus) 3rd verse Thursday keep travelin’, afloat paddlelin’ At the face of adversity haha- chuckling Cause I dream big, my vision’s fully rigged Joel 2:27 has more bite than any gig Shove the devil down the stairwell, farewell Cut the detail that’s my Friday in a nutshell Knowing well, a hidden war is raging on Seven days of the week wear Christ put Him on Like spraying cologne but with power to roam I refuse to be a Roman, when in Rome Cause I live in God’s zone, not bound to any mammon Saturday I count the devil’s defeats and delusions To the mind, the soul, protect your sanctity If Jesus is your Lord, give Him your loyalty So when Sunday returns let’s all rejuvenate Fellowship with your mates in church celebrate! Seven days ah-huh seven days of the week Seven days yo glad in the flesh I am weak (Chorus)

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The content on this debut album was inspired through the experience of a dynamically engaging and reciprocal relationship between God and worshiper. It is about taking a stand for Christ in the public domain and building up the spirit of His followers to push on with the great commission of making Christ known to all.

'Te Waa' is derived from Maori meaning, 'The Time'. In reference to the artist, it implies that 'the time' is now to hear what God has to say.

Financial support in any amount will be greatly appreciated. However, and more importantly, the Bible message is free for all, hence the free download of this album can be found at; noisetrade.com/tewaa

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released July 4, 2015

Recorded at the Upper Room Studio in association with BeAtus Records.

All tracks produced, mixed and engineered by Edhiphied Boom.

All instruments played and created by Edhiphied Boom.

Edhiphied Boom are; A. Holman (A-Major) and A. Wong (Te Waa).

All lyrics by A. Wong.

Bass guitar on #1 and #5 by Kareka.

Saxophone on #4 by A. Holman.

Rhythm guitar on #5 by M. Brownlee.

Cover art by Paint a Saint.

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Te Waa is committed to bringing listeners an honest and candid account of the Biblical narrative through rap, beginning from creation to sin, condemnation to redemption and regeneration to the resurrection of the body.

Te Waa's works are inspired by the in-living spirit of Christ Jesus and the inerrant word of God. Selah!

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