Lord Give Me a Sign

2006 single by DMX

"Lord Give Me a Sign"

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

Label

Ruff Ryders
Sony Urban
Columbia

Songwriter(s)

E. Simmons
S. Storch

Producer(s)

Scott Storch

DMX singles chronology

"We in Here"
(2006)

"Lord Give Me a Sign"
(2006)

"Come Thru' (Move)"
(2006)

"Lord Give Me a Sign" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 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 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

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

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

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

Chart (2006)	Peak position
Germany (Official German Charts)^[3]	31
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[4]	65
UK Singles (OCC)^[5]	111
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[6]	22
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[7]	70

References

^ "Lord Give Me a Sign - Single by DMX". 3 September 2006.
^ "Not Easily Broken". soundtracks. imdb.com. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
^ "DMX – Lord Give Me a Sign" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
^ "DMX – Lord Give Me a Sign". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
^ "Chart Log UK: Asher D – Dyverse". zobbel.de. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
^ "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.