Selah
P.O.D. · Payable On Death Live [1997]
kick down the teeth of the wicked , undaground,
where I stay hid lurk down the alleyways,
you be stalk'n me behind back talkers, cowards be mock'n me,
try to make me talk, make me confess,
cant break a brotha down,
when there's no fear of death filled within the light,
so you cant stans the sight of me,
the sight of me next to the conquerin' lion, at his right I be,
(CHORUS)
step up punks, get rushed, you can't touch me,
braced in your word, I say, I have no fear
step up punks, get rushed, you can't touch me,
sheltered by your blood, your sweat, your tears
I be in your face, state my case, even if you took me out,
there's another to take my place, you waste,
prisoners in your pride, you can never kill me off,
I got too much life in the inside,
kill me, beat me, break my bones, already gave up my life,
you'll never have my soul, give credit to the one,
who paid for your crimes, suffer for his name, and I'll die for mines
(CHORUS)
(SELAH!)IDENTIFY YOUR REAL MASTER!
RECOGNIZE AND OBEY THE SACRAFICE! (x8)
(CHORUS)
where I stay hid lurk down the alleyways,
you be stalk'n me behind back talkers, cowards be mock'n me,
try to make me talk, make me confess,
cant break a brotha down,
when there's no fear of death filled within the light,
so you cant stans the sight of me,
the sight of me next to the conquerin' lion, at his right I be,
(CHORUS)
step up punks, get rushed, you can't touch me,
braced in your word, I say, I have no fear
step up punks, get rushed, you can't touch me,
sheltered by your blood, your sweat, your tears
I be in your face, state my case, even if you took me out,
there's another to take my place, you waste,
prisoners in your pride, you can never kill me off,
I got too much life in the inside,
kill me, beat me, break my bones, already gave up my life,
you'll never have my soul, give credit to the one,
who paid for your crimes, suffer for his name, and I'll die for mines
(CHORUS)
(SELAH!)IDENTIFY YOUR REAL MASTER!
RECOGNIZE AND OBEY THE SACRAFICE! (x8)
(CHORUS)
Selah
P.O.D.'s "Selah" serves as a pivotal track on their 1997 live album, Payable On Death Live, capturing the raw energy of their early Southern hip-hop and Christian rock fusion. Released during a period when the group was establishing their signature sound, the song reflects the band's ability to blend gritty street narratives with spiritual themes. As a staple of their discography, it exemplifies the group's commitment to authentic storytelling and their unique ability to merge genres. The recording stands as a testament to their live performance capabilities and remains a defining moment in their catalog, showcasing the foundational elements that would later characterize their broader body of work.