Christian rap in Greece has found its authentic voice through J. Gard (Yiannis Gardelis).
Together with DJ Benz, who brings the power of the beats and the pulse of the streets, they present the track “Eleos Kyrie” (“Mercy, Lord”) —
a cry,
a prayer,
a musical experience
that bridges the streets with faith.
The Artists
J. Gard isn’t afraid to speak about reality — addiction, social dead ends, and the struggle with personal demons.
But his lyrics don’t stop there; they point to hope, light, and redemption through faith in Christ.
DJ Benz perfectly complements that message with his production — delivering rhythm and intensity that carry every word straight to the listener’s heart.
Lyrics — “Eleos Kyrie” (“Mercy, Lord”)
It’s become trendy to push weight,
but that’s the devil’s plan.
You drink too much to feel nothing,
but you know deep down you’re not okay.
I know your eyes have seen too much,
but it’s time to rise.
Think — whatever you do, one day it all ends in this life.
Everything is vanity, they never told you that.
Only your soul remains,
and what you’ve filled it with.
Whatever you’ve sown, you’ll reap.
You crave that numbness in your jaw,
you left that girl alone,
you smoke the dark to fall asleep,
but then you hear a powerful voice:
> Come back to Me,
I died for you.
All the weight you carry — I’ve paid for it in blood.
Your soul is priceless,
so don’t sell it for a piece of paper.
(Chorus)
I cry out — Mercy, Lord!
How long, Lord?
You died for them,
Your love goes beyond all understanding. (x4)
The kids you call “the worst” often have the purest hearts.
I stepped into trap houses and found diamonds in the mud.
Jesus saves gangsters,
Jesus saves simple kids,
Jesus saves hustlers —
they fall, but they repent.
We can’t be perfect — never,
we’re all sinners — yeah
We’re real — too real.
We’ve accepted all our mistakes.
Some appear to be believers,
but they’re just playing politics.
The priest who preys on children —
cut him off his...(shhh).
I know they’re not authentic,
they go wherever the wind blows,
bending like the Tower of Pisa.
I cry out — Mercy, Lord!
How long, Lord?
You died for them,
Your love goes beyond all understanding. (x4)
The Message
“Eleos Kyrie” (“Mercy, Lord”) is more than just rap —
it’s a powerful prayer carried on a beat.
The song:
speaks about the emptiness of materialism,
exposes false idols and fake role models,
reminds us that the soul is priceless,
and proclaims that Christ saves every person, no matter how far they’ve fallen.
It’s a piece that blends the realism of the streets with the hope of faith — bringing the Gospel closer to the language of the new generation.
Listen to the Track
🎧 You can listen to “Eleos Kyrie” on YouTube or Spotify.
October 8, 2025
