Chapter 11: Cliff & Claire (feat. Sho Baraka)

[Christon Gray]

Oh, wherever you came from, give my regards

Somebody made a work of art

And I just think it's so bizarre that I'm in the picture

So for better or for worse, I'm seeking the Lord

Sometimes it's back to the drawing board

But I won't give up 'til I'm sure it's a perfect picture

[Sho Baraka]

Okay

Meet Claire, ha, she says she's single and content

She says she ain't lookin' for a man, but we know she really is

Prayin', makin' a list of things her husband needs to fit

A fit 10 who loves the Lord, she won't settle for no 6

Oh well, let me introduce you to a 6 named Cliff

He ain't a Donnis, but then again Claire ain't even a goddess

Million dollar smile with some 50 dollar pockets

He got a killer charm and he been walkin' with the Lord

They get introduced and then they have a couple dates

And after months of bein' fake, I guess they get sick of the chase

After counsel and growth, Cliff goes shoppin' for a ring

Spits a little game at her like: Won't you be my queen?

She wants a big weddin', which means spendin' big bucks

He's thinkin' of future expenses, he wants to save up

Mom told her: Be submissive baby, don't be contentious

Be quick to listen, baby girl, your words can be vicious

Father told him: Never stop datin' your wife

The honeymoon is one night, she needs good sex her whole life

What God has put together, let no man tear apart

They have their whole life in front of 'em and this is just the start

[Christon Gray]

Oh, wherever you came from, give my regards

Somebody made a work of art

And I just think it's so bizarre that I'm in the picture

So for better or for worse, I'm seeking the Lord

Sometimes it's back to the drawing board

But I won't give up 'til I'm sure it's a perfect picture

[Sho Baraka]

Okay

Chapter 2, Cliff and Claire have a new situation

New child, new career, they need new patience

It's a different place in life cuz it's a different marriage

They need new expectations now that they've become parents

Cliff wants the wife with the shape of his wedding day

Claire wants more help with the child and a more servant mate

Well, since he ain't gettin' sex, and she ain't gettin' served

They both do small things to work each other's nerves

Because of debt and school loans and the house they own

He keepin' up with the Jones's, this brother's never home

The things that caught her eye, she used to like, but she don't like no mo

The jokes that came out of his mouth, well, now she hopes he keeps it closed

So when he works, he flirts and he gets attention from the boss's assistant

This is causin' some tension

She complains so much, man, he really starts to hate it

Her words are cuttin' him deep, so he feels emasculated

This makes Cliff very passive, but also quite aggressive

They both are stressin' cuz their marriage is depressin'

They've given up on the portrait, it's back to the drawing board

They need the right frame of reference so they can paint some more

[Christon Gray]

Oh, wherever you came from, give my regards

Somebody made a work of art

And I just think it's so bizarre that I'm in the picture

So for better or for worse, I'm seeking the Lord

Sometimes it's back to the drawing board

But I won't give up 'til I'm sure it's a perfect picture

[Sho Baraka]

(Okay, chapter 3)

After seein' that their selfish ways were really only hurtin'

They ain't perfect, but the couple is workin' with counsel

Seein' Jesus and other couples as the model

Dyin' to serve each other is the paint brush to follow

Who would think to love somebody as bad as us?

Love ain't love unless it can be taken advantage of

Love's a commitment at my expense for your benefit

It's a call to action even when the server ain't feelin' it

I think they know now, they've learned to surround

Themselves with other married couples and lay aside the crown

Cliff learned how to cheat his job and not cheat his wife

Changing his expectations and prioritize his life

Claire learned that small things can cause great fights

She's trying to serve in spite of and not serve in spite

If anything, we could model our great hero

Always give 100 percent and expect zero