Have you heard Nicki Minaj’s song “Super Bass”?
A while ago, Nicole wrote a post on Minaj’s explicit lyrics. “Super Bass” is a prime example. Minaj leaves nothing to the imagination and her lyrics often are offensive and disturbing. Here’s a taste:
He a muthaf—in trip, trip, sailor of the ship, ship
When he make it drip, drip kiss him on the lip, lip
That’s the kind of dude I was lookin’ for
And yes you’ll get slapped if you’re lookin’ ho
But University of Florida student Raychel Manko saw some potential in Minaj’s song. She took “Super Bass” to a whole new level so that its message, in contrast, may actually please God rather than offend Him.
Check out the video below.
Some of the lyrics from Manko’s website are below:
Super Grace
Written and Performed by Raychel MankoThis one is for the boys with the true religion.
In love with the Lord and done with sinnin’.
When he come up in the church he be praisin’ up.
Always tithes but he’s still savin’ up.
And he still. He real. He knows God’s will.
He don’t pop bottles, but still knows how to thrill.
He’s bold, has hope, and loves God’s folk.
He’s always in prayer and above reproach.
He’s a Jesus-loving man, man.
Trusting in God’s plan, plan.
Waiting for the band, band.
He’ll just hold my hand, hand.
That’s the kind of dude I was praying for.
And I’ll wait on the Lord until I know.
I said, excuse me. You’re a heck of a guy.
I mean, my, my, my, my, you’re like a Kappa Phi.
I mean, you’re Spirit-led, and you don’t even try.
You’re like as holy as the guys in Beta Upsilon Chi.Chorus:
Oh! Yes, I did. Yes, I did.
Don’t even worry ‘bout who I is.
I’m like Proverbs 31, and in Christ I’m satisfied but…
Christian boys got my heart beat running away.
But I need to guard my heart so I’ll pray,
‘God give me Your Hallelujah, Hallelujah grace.
God I need Your Hallelujah, Hallelujah grace.
Give me Your super grace.’
Hallelujah, Hallelujah (x2)
God, give me Your Hallelujah, Hallelujah grace.
God, give me Your Hallelujah, Hallelujah grace.
Give me Your super grace.
I don’t know what Manko’s intentions were when she decided to rewrite “Super Bass.” Maybe it was to have fun or maybe it was to glorify God. Whatever the reason, her efforts prove one important thing: You can take any genre of song and use it to glorify Him. I just wish more artists would use their creative talents in a positive and Godly fashion.
What do you think of Raychel Manko’s version of Minaj’s song? Do you think it’s okay to take an ungodly song and remake it into a Godly one?
that is so cool! what a great idea!!!!!! 🙂
This is AWESOME. 😀 great idea
I love this soooooo much! It’s so cool, and uplifting! It’s very creative, I really like it 😀
… That’s GOOD!
I think Raychel Manko’s version of Minaj’s song is way better than the original. I think it’s okay to take an ungodly song and remake it into a Godly one. After all, we are supposed to glorify him in everything we do.
Good point!
<3 it!!!
I personally do not think that it is okay to take an ungodly song and remake it into a Godly one, but I do like the lyrics! She did a great job 🙂
why?
I mean, why do you think it isnt okay to rewrite a bad song, not why do you think she did a good job haha 🙂
nice job, I like it! 😀
Sad though, how many negative comments she gets on YouTube -.-
Beckah Shae does this all time! I absolutely love them. Oh, and Baby Got Book. That one’s just hilarious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTYr3JuueF4
thats so cool! you know the song ima be, by the black eyed peas? a couple of my friends redid the song to glorify God. it was pretty cool
That would be cool to see.
She actually is really good. I mean…she could totally do something with her talent! 😀
She’s gotten a lot of attention with this, so who know where it will take her.
Yeah…It’s really cool. I can’t wait to see if a carrier will come out of this! 😀
I love it 🙂
This is AMAZING!!!!
I actually like this better than the original…
Check out Beckah Shae’s Pop Medley songs on Youtube! If you dont’ know her, she is a Christian artist, much like Tobymac. Her songs are so uplifting! She covers all sorts of songs that are ungodly, and changes them! It’s awesome!
Yes, one of my fellow bloggers, Christina Given wrote a cool post on Beckah Shae. Do a search on the site and check it out!
That video was so creative and fun!
Love this! So proud of her for doing this! 😀 Praise God! This gets my heart going when I hear stuff like this <3
That is awesome 🙂 There is always some creative way to praise God.
You should look up ‘praise invasion’ on YouTube they do all sorts of Chtistian covers of songs like, “Look at me now”
I totally will. Thanks!
Much better this way! 😀 Good job!
I’ve been spreading the word about this website! One of my friends signed the online Petition (sorry if i spelled that wrong) But thanks for sharing all this stuff! I don’t listen to Lady Gaga or Katy Perry anymore! 😀
Love that you are here and spreading the word about PI! God bless!
LOVE IT!! Awesome idea. 🙂
I love it when I find Christian remixes of secular songs. My bro seems really good at finding them, like for “Dynamite” “Tik Tok” “Airplanes” and even “Soulja Boy”. There’s nothing wrong with having a little fun, especially when that fun is glorifying God at the same time.
LOVE IT!!!
I LOVE IT!
Thats awesome!(:
lol this is so cute:) Oh my gosh Nicki Minaj is so annoying but she makes me feel like I need to throw myself at a guy. This is really cute… I wouldn’t see it as a song all by itself but wow it has a good message and I really think she did it for God, not just for herself. I like the part where she said “I need to guard my heart so I’ll pray”. Maybe Nicki Minaj is a better dancer than they were… but even her voice makes me cringe-_- good job for writing this song! 🙂
there are so many negative comments on her video on youtube! how about we all go on there and post positive and encouraging comments! 🙂
LOL the dancing is cute 🙂 nd more uplifting then the actual song
That’s so cool! I was thinking about re-writing it myself. =)
Well, I love the song and stuff and i love the lyrics, and they go good with the music, but i dont know if thats okay.
Definitely a FANTASTIC idea! I’ve done it to Apologize, Set Fire to the Rain, I kissed a girl, Teenage dream!!
O my gosh this is such a good idea! 😀
that was incredible.
everyone i know is seeing this video.
this girl is amazing.
Sweet! 🙂