[Intro: J’Mika] Thank God for the culture Thank God for the culture Thank God for the culture Thank God for the culture [Verse 1: Wyclef Jean] Even though I walk Through the valley of a shadow of d**h I shall fear no evil He say, what’s a man to do When I’m in the neighborhood Where colors matter [Chorus: Wyclef Jean] Thank God for the culture, amen, yo Thank God for the culture, amen, yea If it wasn’t for the culture They probably have me doing 32 summers Thank God [Verse 2:Wyclef Jean] In 1996 they had their reasonable doubt And then we settled the score as soon as we came out All eyes on we, I was slimming, I was k**in’ it It was written that the kid would be infamous And the beats and rocks gave me life Many, many, many nights they tried to get me for my eyes (?) , shottas on the roof If I hit ‘um up you will catch a bullet in your (?) Words to Mr. Wallets got the naughtiest nature No intention on (?) but I don’t want to be a playa On the next episode tryna give you that prescription Put your Ls up if you could see the big picture Lets have a toast with this Jesus wine For those that neva see the sunshine [Chorus: Wyclef Jean] Thank God for the culture, yea, facts Yea, thank God for the culture, amen, right Yea, if it wasn’t for the culture They probably have me doing 32 summers Hands up like you’re saying hi to Christ Hello, hi, Hello, hi, Hello, hi, Hello Thank God for the culture, amen, yo Thank God for the culture, amen, yea If it wasn’t for the culture They probably have me doing 32 summers Thank God [Bridge: Leon Lacey] Thank God for the culture The Jiggaman set the blueprint for us Pioneers who paved the way and changed the game You never seen a one-hit wonder in the hall of fame Bad boy there’s no limit to this cash money More money, more problem, keep that fast money You may ? or die but you know that Jesus walks be sure to testify Cuz you guys get, anybody ?? Bring them T-Pain Have you ever seen a giant with a little name Lil Missy, Lil Jon, Lil Kim, and even Lil Wayne Let’s take a toast, bring out the Jesus wine For my people that won’t see the sunshine [Chorus: Wyclef Jean, J’Mika, Leon Lacey] Thank God for the culture, yea, facts Yea, thank God for the culture, amen, right Yea, if it wasn’t for the culture They probably have me doing 32 summers Hands up like you’re saying hi to Christ Hello, hi, Hello, hi, Hello, hi, Hello Thank God for the culture, amen, yo Thank God for the culture (Let’s hear for the, Let’s do it for the, Let’s hear the) I’m the only one Arita ever loved I’m the son of a preacherman, yah Thank God for the culture