Lock In The Drop, Lana D’s “Price Been Paid”
“Price Been Paid” is a gritty, faith-filled declaration that reminds listeners their worth was sealed at Calvary. Lana D delivers raw bars and truth with East Coast energy, blending confident delivery and hopeful lyrics to celebrate redemption as a finished work. Produced by Derek Minor, the track combines hard-hitting beats with scriptural conviction, underscoring that grace is a gift — not a performance.
Culturally, the song lands at a moment when many believers wrestle with validation through likes, platforms, and perfection. Lana D speaks to a generation seeking authentic faith over facades, reminding us that the “price been paid.” With influences from female emcees like Anike, Childlike CiCi, Lanell Grant, and Tu Kool Tiff, she delivers a testimony of grace and growth that resonates across Christian Hip-Hop and Gospel spaces alike.
“Price Been Paid” is a reminder that believers serve from acceptance, not for it. It’s an anthem for every woman and man who knows they’ve been redeemed and now walk in purpose.
Chorus:
I can freestyle but this is not for free
Price been paid on Calvary
I am sold out, I am not for sale
Poured into by the Living Well (×2)
Verse 1:
Sick with the pen when I’m writing, Holy Spirit igniting
I got that fire in me and I cannot hide it
I cannot fight it, I get excited
When I think about His goodness
When I was sinning I was foolish
I would repent then go back and do it—go back and do it?
’Til I gave the Lord my yes, and He pulled out my mess
How can I not give Him my best?
Can’t you see your girl been blessed?
Sheesh—it was too dark, I could not breathe
Dead in my sin, stuck in my ways, I fell to my knees
I had to pray, I gave it to Jesus, He gave me new life
I’ve been redeemed, I’m a believer, God mended the pieces
And He gave me peace in the middle of the storm
So I let Him fill me up ’til I want no more
I was running from Him
(But couldn’t change this if I wanted, that’s Holy Ghost writing—gotta put a praise on it) ×2
Chorus (repeat)
Verse 2:
Faithful servant to His promise—you could call me Hagar
Blessed and highly favored, trusting in my Lord & Savior
He is my anchor, I ain’t no puppet to the paper
Gave my life to Christ and didn’t have to sign a waiver
(I can’t waver) Jesus broke the chains I was a slave to sin
(I can’t waver) Jesus paid the debt so now I live for Him
Sheesh—it was too dark, I could not breathe
Dead in my sin, stuck in my ways, I fell to my knees
I had to pray, I gave it to Jesus, He gave me new life
I’ve been redeemed, I’m a believer, God mended the pieces
And He gave me peace in the storm
So I let Him fill me up ’til I want no more
I’m not running from Him 🙌🏽
