Lord Give Me a Sign
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| "Lord Give Me a Sign" | ||||
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| Single by DMX | ||||
| from the album Year of the Dog... Again | ||||
| Released | August 21, 2006[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Christian hip-hop | |||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
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| Producer | Scott Storch | |||
| DMX singles chronology | ||||
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"Lord Give Me a Sign" is a song by American rapper DMX, released as the second single from his sixth studio album Year of the Dog... Again (2006).
Song information
[edit | edit source]Even though the album's cover has the RIAA Parental Advisory sticker, this song is entirely free of profanity. This is most likely due to DMX's reputation. DMX has since decided to return to rap after being encouraged by Mase to wait for God's calling to do so. It is also rumored that DMX made this song because he needs a sign to preach or stay rapping. The song was produced by Scott Storch.
Meaning
[edit | edit source]The song is about how DMX struggles with "trials and tribulations" throughout his life, all the while seeking strength from God to win the battles he faces.
Music video
[edit | edit source]The video of the song shows DMX in a desert, perhaps trying to reenact the story of how Jesus spent forty days and nights in the desert. It also shows pictures of hurricane stricken Louisiana and other emotive images.
In popular culture
[edit | edit source]- The song has been used as the main theme for DMX: Soul of a Man.
- It has been featured in advertisements for the CBS television series The Unit
- In the trailer for the movie Alpha Dog.
- This song is also featured in an episode in season 4 of The Wire
- In episode 15 ("Blinders") in season 1 of Friday Night Lights.
- The song was played during the end credits of the 2009 film Not Easily Broken.[2]
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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| Germany (GfK)[3] | 31 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[4] | 65 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 111 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[6] | 22 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 70 |
References
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- ^ "DMX – Lord Give Me a Sign" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
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- ^ "DMX Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "DMX Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
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- 2006 singles
- DMX songs
- Hurricane Katrina disaster relief charity singles
- Music videos directed by Chris Robinson (director)
- Song recordings produced by Scott Storch
- Songs written by Scott Storch
- Columbia Records singles
- Ruff Ryders Entertainment singles
- 2006 songs
- Songs written by DMX
- 2000s hip-hop song stubs