
Vices & Grace 2 by Video


Vices & Grace 2
Gospel
Video
Aug 25, 2026
Vices & Grace 2
Gospel
[Intro] They say I'm young, but my heart knows the weight— These chains I carry, Lord, I can't escape. Nna m, I need You now… Chineke, hear me out. [Verse 1] Pride in my chest when I should bow my head, Anger like fire when I should love instead. I chase the things that leave me feeling empty, Lust in my eyes, Lord, it's been tempting me. I say I trust You, but I hold the reins, Fear in my mind, it's drowning out Your name. Doubt creeps in when the night gets long, I'm tired of fighting this battle alone. [Pre-Chorus] I don't wanna hide it anymore, Every broken piece, I'm laying at Your door. I can't fix myself, I've tried before— Nna m, I need Your grace, nothing more. [Chorus] Take my vices, turn them into praise, I'm trading all my chains for Amazing Grace. Every weakness, every fall, every stain, You're washing me clean in Jesus' name. I'm not perfect, but You're making me whole, Your love is stronger than the weight on my soul. Take my vices, Lord, I'm giving them away— Your mercy's new every single day. [Verse 2] Greed in my heart when I should give it all, Jealousy rising when I see others stand tall. I want the glory, but it all belongs to You, I'm learning slowly what it means to be true. Addiction whispers, "Just one more time," But Your voice is louder, saying, "Child, you're Mine." I stumble daily, but You pick me up, You fill my empty with Your overflowing cup. [Pre-Chorus] I don't wanna hide it anymore, Every broken piece, I'm laying at Your door. I can't fix myself, I've tried before— Chukwu m, I need Your grace, nothing more. [Chorus] Take my vices, turn them into praise, I'm trading all my chains for Amazing Grace. Every weakness, every fall, every stain, You're washing me clean in Jesus' name. I'm not perfect, but You're making me whole, Your love is stronger than the weight on my soul. Take my vices, Lord, I'm giving them away— Your mercy's new every single day. [Bridge] Here at Your feet, I surrender it all— The pride, the pain, the times I fall. I'm done pretending I can do this alone, Nna m, take my heart, make it Your home. Break every chain that's holding me down, Let Your Spirit move, let Your love resound. I'm not who I was, I'm who You say I am— Redeemed, restored, held in Your hands. [Final Chorus] Take my vices, turn them into praise, I'm trading all my chains for Amazing Grace. Every weakness, every fall, every stain, You're washing me clean in Jesus' name. I'm not perfect, but You're making me whole, Your love is stronger than the weight on my soul. Take my vices, Lord, I'm giving them away— Your mercy's new every single day. [Outro] Daalụ, Chineke, for loving me still, When I was broken, You said, "I will." My vices don't define who I'm meant to be— Your grace is writing a new story in me. Nna m… daalụ. Amen. 🙏
Vices & Grace
Genre
Contemporary Gospel / Christian Hip-Hop
Gist
A deeply personal spiritual reckoning where the artist confronts his internal struggles—pride, lust, greed, addiction, and doubt—and surrenders them to divine grace. The narrative arc moves from bondage to liberation, culminating in a declaration of redemption and transformation through faith.
Themes
- Spiritual warfare: The internal battle between human weakness and divine strength
- Vulnerability and authenticity: Breaking down walls of pretense to reveal genuine spiritual struggle
- Redemptive grace: The transformative power of unconditional divine love
- Identity reclamation: Moving from shame-based self-perception to God-defined identity
- The seven deadly sins: Systematically addressing pride, anger, lust, greed, jealousy, and addiction
- Cultural identity: Weaving Igbo language (Nna m, Chineke, daalụ) to ground the message in cultural authenticity
Inspiration
This song was inspired by your request for a raw, confessional gospel track that doesn't shy away from human frailty. Drawing from your detailed enumeration of personal struggles—pride, addiction, doubt, and fear—the composition transforms these vulnerabilities into a powerful testimony. The integration of Igbo phrases elevates the spiritual intimacy while honoring the artist's cultural heritage, creating a bridge between universal spiritual struggle and specific communal faith expression.
Emotional Impact
The song evokes profound catharsis through its unflinching honesty. Listeners experience validation in their own struggles while being lifted by the hopeful resolution. The vocal delivery carries both desperation in the verses and triumphant restoration in the choruses, creating an emotional journey from despair to empowerment. The repeated affirmation of grace—"Your mercy's new every single day"—offers listeners a daily reminder of redemptive possibility, leaving them emotionally cleansed and spiritually encouraged.