God's Gonna Cut You Down
Prafit Lyrics
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Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later God′ll cut you down
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Go tell that long tongue liar
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell ′em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell ′em that God′s gonna cut 'em down
Well my goodness gracious let me tell you the news
My head′s been wet with the midnight dew
I've been down on bended knee talkin′ to the man from Galilee
He spoke to me in the voice so sweet
I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel's feet
He called my name and my heart stood still
When he said, "John go do My will!"
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell ′em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell ′em that God′s gonna cut 'em down
You can run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later God′ll cut you down
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand
Workin′ in the dark against your fellow man
But as sure as God made black and white
What's down in the dark will be brought to the light
You can run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later God′ll cut you down
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God′s gonna cut you down
Tell ′em that God's gonna cut you down
Tell ′em that God's gonna cut you down
The lyrics of Prafit's song, God's Gonna Cut You Down, highlight the theme of retribution and judgment for one's actions in life. The song warns those who engage in deceit, gambling, backbiting, and other immoral acts, that sooner or later, they will be held accountable for their wrongful deeds. Prafit draws an analogy between God's judgment and the inevitability of death. The repetition of the line, "run on for a long time," emphasizes that one may deceive others and live a false life for some time, but eventually, they will face the consequences of their actions.
In the second verse, Prafit describes his own encounter with God, who he refers to as the "man from Galilee." He describes his awe-struck experience of hearing the "shuffle of the angel's feet" and being called upon to do God's will. This suggests that the song is not just about warning others, but also serves as a personal testimony for Prafit's own spiritual awakening.
Overall, this song serves as a powerful reminder that our actions have consequences, and that there is a force or power that ultimately sees and judges us, no matter how much we try to run or hide.
Line by Line Meaning
You can run on for a long time
You can keep doing wrong for a long time
Run on for a long time
Keep doing wrong
Run on for a long time
Keep doing wrong
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
God will punish you for your wrongdoings eventually
Go tell that long tongue liar
Inform that person who spreads lies about others
Go and tell that midnight rider
Inform the person who does illegal activities at night
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Inform the person who wanders aimlessly, gambles, or speaks ill of others behind their back
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Warn them that God will punish them
Well my goodness gracious let me tell you the news
Allow me to share some important information with you
My head's been wet with the midnight dew
I've been up all night thinking and praying
I've been down on bended knee talkin' to the man from Galilee
I've been praying to Jesus while on my knees
He spoke to me in the voice so sweet
I heard Jesus' comforting voice
I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel's feet
I believe I heard the sound of an angel
He called my name and my heart stood still
Jesus addressed me and it made me feel overwhelmed
When he said, "John go do My will!"
Jesus instructed me to follow His will
Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand
You may criticize others secretly and not take responsibility for it
Workin' in the dark against your fellow man
You do evil things to harm others without them realizing it
But as sure as God made black and white
Just as sure as good and evil exists
What's down in the dark will be brought to the light
Wrongdoings will eventually be exposed
Go tell that long tongue liar
Inform that person who spreads lies about others
Go and tell that midnight rider
Inform the person who does illegal activities at night
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Inform the person who wanders aimlessly, gambles, or speaks ill of others behind their back
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down
Warn them that God will punish them
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down
Warn them that God will punish them
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down
Warn them that God will punish them
Writer(s): Dp
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