"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 Info

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

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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

The song is about how DMX struggles with "trials and tribulations" throughout his life, all the while seeking strength from

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to win the battles he faces.

Music video

The video of the song shows DMX in a desert, perhaps trying to reenact the story of how

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spent forty days and nights in the desert. It also shows pictures of hurricane stricken

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and other emotive images.

In popular culture

* The song has been used as the main theme for '' DMX: Soul of a Man''. * It has been featured in advertisements for the

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'' * In the trailer for the movie ''

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''. * This song is also featured in an episode in season 4 of ''

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'' * 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''.

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References

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-hiphop-single-stub