“Scheme Heavy” The Apologist x Believin Stephen Beat by The Apologist Lyrics by Believin Stephen Album- “After the Storm” Intro Stephen- Yo Apologist Apologist- What’s up son?! Stephen- They didn't know you could make beats like this fam! Apologist- Haahahaa Stephen- I think I might need to spit some rhyme schemes on this joint Apologist- Do it Stephen- To the glory of God Apologist- Cmon bol... do it! First Verse  Who are you kidding, admit it you did it, you're wicked Convicted, conflicted, in an instant you've been forgiven Acquitted the minute, you listed ya sin and repented Vision is vivid, God is different, He's infinite wit no limit You were addicted to sinning, living in prison And been conditioned to mimic the world and it's twisted system But been evicted from prison to sit in His blissful kingdom It is prolific when thinkin, you've been given a ticket Spittin like liquid, not giving into the gimmicks Instro is hittin like cricket, Will said he thinks I could rip it If you try to finish the sentence ya missing predictions My click is thicker than lipids, so never hint that we're timid Flipping through Scriptures, tryna exhibit the wisdom He was afflicted and smitten but the King has been risen So we've been commissioned to witness about Him who was sinless Since he is rinsing our sins and this gift He gives is exquisite!  HOOK (Repeated 2x)  My teams ready rhyme scheme heavy My teams ready rhyme scheme heavy My teams ready rhyme scheme heavy On the track Apologist, on the track Apologist Second Verse Switching it up but the syllables tough I'm giving you lyrical chunks with the minimal fluff We've done criminal stuff and Christ is sittin as judge But He gives us His love, and this is critical cuz  My teams ready, rhyme scheme heavy, I've seen plenty Like greed, envy,the scenes deadly but seems friendly It leaves many in deep frenzies please be ready I'm setting you up for the cross like a mean hezi (hesitation dribble) Who else could take the Father's wrath but Jesus? (No one!) We're sinful wack deceivers with crass demeanors  Ain't high class achievers, but we are fragile creatures Christ died for trashy schemers and mad believers I ain’t a trapper but I got a Trapper Keeper You think you're a rapper eater but you really just an average teacher Sometimes they can't catch my lines like a bad receiver I'm pointing cats to Jesus so turn up and blast the speakers!  HOOK (Repeated 2x)  My teams ready rhyme scheme heavy My teams ready rhyme scheme heavy My teams ready rhyme scheme heavy On the track Apologist, on the track Apologist Third Verse  They mocked and whipped and balled they fist, and then they socked his lip See their haughtiness and godlessness they are mon-strous  The longest list of awfulness, so what's the cause of this? Gotta spit about the God of scripts and the cross he lifts Check the plots and twists His awesomeness is obvious Writing like a novelist, on the track Apologist Christ almost called quits, but He knew all this exists To save fallen man who's sick and that's what the gospel is I'm not just an optimist but the cross brings confidence And I've been washed and rinsed, can't trust in accomplishments See I was nauseous sick, but He is the Pharmacist My contact had ripped, but He is Optometrist He's the God of providence sovereign over continents And conglomerates ruling over politics It seems preposterous and you have you astonishment But He's the God who lives and you must acknowledge this! (Cannon!! What it cook?!!) HOOK (Repeated only 1x)  My teams ready rhyme scheme heavy My teams ready rhyme scheme heavy My teams ready rhyme scheme heavy On the track Apologist, on the track Apologist Scratches by DJ Average Joe Mad rowdy Mad rowdy Mad rowdy Mad rowdy 

“Loneliness” The Apologist x Believin Stephen feat. Chrys Jones Beat by The Apologist Lyrics by Believin Stephen Hook by Chrys Jones Album- “After the Storm” First Verse-Stephen Convicted by my sin, it's a list of long blunders The only people that call got the wrong number City locked down it might be a long summer Sports are all cancelled, I'm like ahhh bummer! During COVID-19 I flow with rhyme schemes Could a vaccine show up on the scene? You know what I mean, too many fatalities Business shut down they ain't paying no salaries No more dividends market below the minimum Pandemic, world crisis those are synonyms  Stop the spread, they recommend social distancing But everywhere you go it's like no one is listening  So defiant, pretty soon I think they'll go and riot No one's righteous we need grace, it's coronavirus No more hidin, we need His peace like Nobel Prizes Need to be sober minded and not provoking violence  HOOK – Chrys Jones Lord I just feel so lonely I need your presence with me I’m lonely but you are with me I’m lonely but you are with me Second Verse-Stephen I'm tired of fakin my mind is racing in isolation  Stuck in the crib all day feels like I'm hibernating Guess that's why I'm pacing when these rhymes I'm making I'm Liam Neeson I won't let my lines be Taken Wish I had a wife, a woman that I find amazing  I'd wash her with the Word and I’d kiss goodbye to dating  Striving for holiness but fighting off loneliness Why do I go through this darkness? It is my soul's abyss Pillow filled with tears it’s wet like an ocean's drip Dark days, I pray they'll be bright like a full eclipse I long for connection but I wander directions Lord you keep me safe you are strong with protection  Sin is a disease it's an awful infection God you discipline when I'm wrong, with correction I ponder your blessings you offer redemption I'm often lamenting, I'm wanting affection  HOOK – Chrys Jones Lord I just feel so lonely I need your presence with me I’m lonely but you are with me I’m lonely but you are with me Third Verse-Stephen Jacob was alone when he wrestled with God He wasn't next to his squad, but God blessed what He saw Moses was alone when he seen the burning bush He was turning and looked, then was nervous and shook Joshua and Gideon were all by their lonesome When they were commissioned, by God they were chosen Prayin all alone, see Peter on the rooftop "All foods clean"..peep he was too shocked John the Baptist, had lots of practice in solitude Before calling dudes to the God of truth (Repent!) John the Beloved, alone in segregation At the island of Patmos he wrote Revelation Jesus sought the Father with no hesitation In his prayer closet he showed dedication He gives us the victory over temptation And when you are alone, He knows what you're facing!  HOOK– Chrys Jones (Repeated 2x) Lord I just feel so lonely I need your presence with me I’m lonely but you are with me I’m lonely but you are with me

Grimey- The Apologist x Believin Stephen Beat by The Apologist Lyrics by Believin Stephen Album- “After the Storm” Intro Man I can’t stand it when people stab me in the back man. When they betray me. Especially people you thought you could trust. It’s so wack! It’s so grimey!! First Verse Wanna know what's like the worst kinda pain? The kinda pain that lingers and the hurt still remains? It's getting hurt by the ones you thought were closest You realize the closeness was probably bogus Praying for sun but it only just rains Deep emotional pain, feels like you're going insane You know who's to blame and it's provoking your pain Because the pain can't be tamed even with Novocaine Yea I wanna retaliate and show off my gains But to grow we need change, gotta go against gran It's hard and it's rough, your friends you thought you could trust But your heart it is crushed, it sucks you fought and it's tough They say they're the truest but then betraying like Judas The way they maneuver man they are playing you stupid It makes me sick to my stomach because they're fake and they're putrid Their ways are so ruthless, how are they able to do this?  HOOK (Repeated 2x) Cats are grimey cats are sometimey Why does it seem like they always wanna try me? Cats are shady it’s making me crazy Should I forgive? Or should I stay angry? Second Verse You swear they are decent and they been caring so recent But you sharing your secrets and then they barely could keep it You thought there's an allegiance, and they're aware of the deepness But they ain't walking with you like paraplegics  Beware of the leaches, and all the arrogant schemers Cuz they'll tear you to pieces, they ain't cherishing Jesus At least they claim to be and this insane to me How they coming up short just like Jermaine Dupri! You expected faithfulness but ya gettin hate from this How did God enable this? Yoo this mess is craziness! Distressed you raise ya fist yes this is shadiness! Where is God in this? tempted to be atheist They were your greatest friend but then the fakest friend Man why do faithless men always wanna play pretend? It seems this way's the trend, back and forth they wavering If they don't make amends, yo it's time to take revenge!!  HOOK (Repeated 2x) Cats are grimey cats are sometimey Why does it seem like they always wanna try me? Cats are shady it’s making me crazy Should I forgive? Or should I stay angry? Third Verse What they did you hated that, so it's time to pay em back These shady cats are fake and wack and they're depraved as rats But so are you, and that's a major fact I'm no brainiac but know I should be facing wrath Cause I've been sinning rampant and taking Him for granted I've never been abandoned but throwing little tantrums So how can we, simply withhold forgiveness When we've been foolish sinning and so full of mischief? Our souls' positions are like a pool of sickness Bols are wicked, dirty like a sink that is full of dishes We are undeserving, but the suffering servant Is crushing the serpent, cleansing us like Sud detergent I've sinned against Him like infinite times But He still forgives, yes this is divine He's extending grace this we should replicate So let’s offer up forgiveness and do not hesitate (Cannon!) HOOK (Repeated 2x) Cats are grimey cats are sometimey Why does it seem like they always wanna try me? Cats are shady it’s making me crazy Should I forgive? Or should I stay angry?

A Tale of Two Coasts - The Apologist x Believin Stephen feat. IV Conerly Beat by The Apologist Lyrics by Believin Stephen & IV Conerly Album- “After the Storm” First Verse- Believin Stephen I've always been digging hip-hop, as a kid I would stop And sit and I'd watch Rap City a lot (Ugggh) Plus flip through the Box these videos rocked I'm giving em props, isn't this hot, I'd listen to Nas Plus Biggie and Pac and Big did spit with the Lox And they were ripping it ock,so many hits they did drop Their cities they'd flaunt, but Biggie and Pac got sick of the taunts Conflicts and they fought, East Coast? Pac flipping em off New York, New York, Snoop, Daz and Kurupt They were kicking over buildings and then acting real tough The East was like yo man they laughing at us, they think we wack and we suck They actually was really rapping this stuff?! On tracks they would cuss with Westside Connection They set their attention to send guys with weapons? Who shot ya?!?! Biggie and Pac both murdered The cases unsolved and there is still no verdict When they died I was bothered and sobbed cause I was rocking their songs And nodding along, hip-hop was my god I thought I was good but I was awfully wrong Because my thoughts were so flawed and that is part of the prob I was naughty a lot and breaking laws with my squad Due to my guilt I was running and then jogging from God I had beef with God like the East and West Coast And now we at peace cause of Jesus' death bro!!  Hook- Repeat 2x (IV)-The reason for breathing is Christ our boast Believin with Stephen on one new coast (Believin Stephen)-The reason for breathing is Christ our boast Now we have unity peep what IV wrote Second Verse- IV Conerly I was barely 13 but I loved the scene Pendleton’s, khakis, and Ts fresh Wallabees Rapping in my room the neighbors heard me downstairs Got introduced to my big homie had me in the Lair I was bumping Dogg Pound, the homies rags was blue My cousin South Central, the L-B-C crew They showed me love so I was proud to be 4 dubbin With the thugs, North County Diego we had it jumpin Time went on just bragging about the things we did Back and forth in LA getting mo wit da biz As a kid banged Kool Moe D Fast forward to Das Efx, Nas then Jay-Z Then we stopped bumping all the East because of beef They said music got weak when it came to the West streets Loved the drama between 2Pac and Biggie Was hotter than a sauna after kill shots was empty I was lost tryna find a way to fit in Disrespected the cross by the way that I was liv-in Christ was patient to this glory thief correction rod The situations I shouldn’t have made it but it was God!! Hook- Repeat 2x (IV)-The reason for breathing is Christ our boast Believin with Stephen on one new coast (Believin Stephen)-The reason for breathing is Christ our boast Now we have unity peep what IV wrote Third Verse- Believin Stephen & IV (Stephen)-It's like the East and the West and IV be my guest We MCs on a quest and by Jesus we're blessed That's why we speak of His death cuz we were beefing and stressed It was leaving us vexed, at the cross He intersects  (IV)-When both coasts come together it’s the W & E If you take away a letter you could never spell “We” We united, I’m excited, all compliments to Christ Sin is smited, you invited to instruments of life… (Stephen)- Once divided sin had blinded, the consequence was strife (What else?) Now united so we writing an got marvelous sight By God’s grace we will never kneel to Satan (Nah!!) Christ has given us forgiving hearts and reconciliation!! Different skin, different men, but there’s a deeper connection Different regions but believing in Jesus’ resurrection ‘A Tale of Two Coasts’, in your just ride let it bump We hype about election without Biden or Trump… Bol!!!

Mass Confusion- The Apologist x Believin Stephen Beat by The Apologist Lyrics by The Apologist x Believin Stephen Album- “After the Storm First Verse- The Apologist The heart of mankind a factory of idols Help us Lord we ask for revival Is this the last hour? Uncertain! The church without power? the final curtain! Is it victimology or white supremacy The patriarchy is that the enemy? I’m all for protesting minus looting Protect my investments police shooting! The world we’re living in soliloquy of chaos We’re giving in to sin politically they play us Mankind, stands blind, can’t find the true vine End times, I’m inclined to send rhymes to young minds. What’s the solution? a substitution! The Nazarene takes the pollution Your heart cries cause you’re been exposed to your dark lies Sins separated you from God like apartheid! Second Verse- Believin Stephen After the storm gotta clean the debris From the trees and the leaves that were smashed and then torn Rapping some more and yall cats have been warned Because we spazzin for sure and it is easy to see You lifting heavy but you lacking the form We ain't seekin to please we ain't rapping the norm God's peepin our needs, let's pray and be on our knees See He was bleeding for me in Christ we can be free I hope COVID is ova, I flow for Jehovah This ain't no pop like you're opening soda I know you're a boaster Ashamed of Christ but will brag bout a sticker that shows you're a voter! The rain's all dry but in pain you cried Stuck in quarantine gotta stay inside You provide the Spirit, You gave me the Helper And when I'm in the storm I am safe you're my shelter! Various news clips from the Mass Confusion in 2020 play after the verses.

Rocky- The Apologist x Believin Stephen Beat by The Apologist Lyrics by Believin Stephen Album- “After the Storm” First Verse  It's gametime you know the stadium is packed They saying that we trash and they ranking us in last Fans claiming it's a wrap and the favorites gonna smash But I been gaining mass lifting weights and I am jacked We're playing in the South and these players got some clout Paid way too high to count, yea it's crazy the amount The opening kickoff they take it to the house Hear praises from the crowd, as they raise their voice and shout We get the ball but we called for a penalty False start and there's flags from all the referees Players getting nervous hear taunts from the enemy "Yo your team's better off in a spelling bee" We the Redeemed Team we playing the Dream Team We like the B Team ain't tryna seem mean We a team of believers who need a redeemer Jesus our leader, so peep our demeanor Another penalty and it's illegal procedure 3 and out man we couldn't feed our receivers Their QB’s nice with the passes and decisions Tracking with good vision, accurate precision On 4th and long they force a bomb they catch it they're winning We down early playing wack in the beginning How we gonna cover the spread? can't cover a bed But we have Jesus, we're covered ...He bled HOOK (Repeat 2x) I’m feeling like Rocky vs the Russian I’m feeling like you talkin but you bluffin I’m feeling like you can't tell me nothin You can't beat me so stop with your fronting  Second Verse We getting sacked for a loss quarterback getting tossed Man we're wack and we're soft, cornerbacks getting Mossed They score a TD and then after they floss Their team's named PRIDE check the stats they went off A player named ENVY got the game in a frenzy (And) his buddy JEALOUSY both claim to be friendly They want your success and they flaunt they the best And MR. GREEDY he be longing for checks SELF-SUFFICIENT is so strong with the flex and YOUNG BOASTFUL, he's so pompous and fresh If you're checking their roster at best they're imposters They want their own shine, not impressed with the Father FAITHLESS hates this whenever it's harder But we like the trials cause they're making us stronger PRIDE is killing it, but STRIFE isn't feelin it And then FEAR and DOUBT start fighting with BITTERNESS They fumble the rock and with none on the clock GOOD STEWARD to the goal line, he's jumping across It's 24-7 and the PRIDE's in the lead But can we come back? Man it's time to believe Pastor PERSEVERANCE gives a halftime speech And the REDEEMED get hype when the pastor speaks! But even if we lose and our stats decrease Through faith and patience we can have mad peace!  HOOK (Repeat 2x) I’m feeling like Rocky vs the Russian I’m feeling like you talkin but you bluffin I’m feeling like you can't tell me nothin You can't beat me so stop with your fronting  Third Verse  AROOGANCE felt the PRIDE knew they were better But our running back MESSANGER jukes a defender That dude's a pretender, we get thirty yards If they sleepin on us prolly never heard of God We bask in the Spirit; we're cats that are fearless BICKERING gets called for pass interference At the goal line WISDOM calls for an audible Touchdown REDEEMED; we are hot like it's tropical They mocked like it's comical, but all things are possible Could we win the game? With God all things are plausible  On the PRIDE, VANITY is craving attention But we the ones out here gaining momentum Their coach is disgusted appalled, but what did He call? They gain nothin at all and they punting the ball We don't talk trash we talk gospel, we're real bold We cut the lead to 7, FAITHFUL hitting a field goal We're rushing the passer and running in faster DILLIGENCE with the sack, clutch when it matters He's forcing the fumble of course he is HUMBLE Not boastful, 4th quarter, no huddle We throw the Hail Mary but we know it is Hail Christ! Touchdown! Can't kick now it could sail right We're going for two, and you know what we do? We score the ‘Philly Special’, PRIDE it's over for you!! HOOK (Only 1x) I’m feeling like Rocky vs the Russian I’m feeling like you talkin but you bluffin I’m feeling like you can't tell me nothin You can't beat me so stop with your fronting  BRIDGE Christ is Lord, He is more than a friend In Christ we endure to the end Christians gotta be fightin our pride We don't need a trophy cause Christ is our prize