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God Breathed
Kanye West Lyrics


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I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this

I know He got His hands on this
I know we got a chance on this
No, I never planned on this
I might need a band on this
This might get banned off rip
Gon' say somethin' for y'all quick
Let me know something, who y'all with?
Don't know nothing, I know this

I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this

Oh-oh, oh-oh
Breathed on this
Breathed, breathed
Oh-oh

More than I can say for you
Before the sons and the daughters
Before the sun and the water
More than I can say for you
But the truth still for you
Once I saw what the Lord do
God, the Son, all the glory
God the Father like Maury
Don't care what you say, nothin' on me
I don't care 'bout the lawyer fees
I don't care 'bout your loyalties
God'll solve it all for me
Trust man, he a failure
Trust and God'll heal you
Dustin, he a Hoffman
Don't fall what they offerin', uh
Fall far too often, yeah
Call God but don't call enough
Fall down but don't fall in love
I know God is all in us

I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this

Devil on my shoulders, I can't let 'em breathe
Brush 'em off my sleeve, I'm filled with memories
Pray they remember me, oh, oh-oh
And I know there's an angel watchin' over me
All times, I inhaled and breathed
They hearts are filled with greed
Okay, now they want the old me
Not too big on peoples talkin'
Okay, now they gotta show me
Okay, okay
Devil's talkin' to me
Angel's talkin' to me
But Angels start to tell me
"It's okay to not feel okay"
I know that you'd be proud if you was here today
But it's okay 'cause I'm okay

I know God breathed on me
I know God breathed on me
Know God breathed on me
Know God breathed on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kanye West's song "God Breathed" suggest a deep sense of faith and a belief that the power of God is behind the creation of the music. Kanye claims that God is at the center of his art and that his art is a form of worship. The lyrics say, "I know God breathed on this, I know He got His hands on this, I might need a band on this, This might get banned off rip, Gon' say somethin' for y'all quick, Let me know something, who y'all with?" These lines suggest that Kanye is aware of the controversy that his music sometimes generates, but he is unafraid to express his faith and religious beliefs through his art.


Kanye also talks about the struggles he has faced in life and how his faith has sustained him through those difficult times. He mentions that there have been times when he has fallen down, but he is still strong because he has the power of God with him. He says, "Fall down but don't fall in love, I know God is all in us."


The chorus of the song is repeated several times throughout the song, which might indicate how deeply Kanye believes that God is working through him to create something meaningful and powerful. The lines "I know God breathed on me, Know God breathed on me" suggest a sense of gratitude and humility, acknowledging that the power behind the music comes from something greater than himself.


Overall, "God Breathed" is a powerful and deeply personal song that expresses Kanye's faith and belief in his art as a form of worship. The lyrics suggest a deep devotion and a willingness to express his religious beliefs through his music, even in the face of controversy and criticism.


Line by Line Meaning

I know God breathed on this
I am confident that God has a divine hand in this and has blessed it.


I know He got His hands on this
I am certain that God has been actively working on this project.


I know we got a chance on this
I am optimistic about our prospects for success in this endeavor.


No, I never planned on this
This was not something I had initially intended or anticipated.


I might need a band on this
I may require additional support or resources for this task.


This might get banned off rip
There is the possibility that this could be censored or restricted immediately.


Gon' say somethin' for y'all quick
I am going to quickly make a statement or comment for all of you.


Let me know something, who y'all with?
Tell me who is supporting me and on my side.


Don't know nothing, I know this
Even though I might not be knowledgeable about other things, I am certain of this fact.


Breathed on this
God influenced and blessed this project.


More than I can say for you
I have been more blessed with God's grace than you seem to have been.


Before the sons and the daughters
God's works preceded the creation of all people.


Before the sun and the water
God's works preceded the creation of the physical world and all natural phenomena.


But the truth still for you
The truth still resonates for you, even though you may not have the same depth of experience as I do.


Once I saw what the Lord do
I witnessed a divine act of God's power and capability.


God, the Son, all the glory
All of the honor and credit belongs to Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God.


God the Father like Maury
God the Father plays a role similar to that of Maury Povich in verifying one's true identity.


Don't care what you say, nothin' on me
I am not bothered by negative comments about me or my work.


I don't care 'bout the lawyer fees
I am not concerned about the cost of hiring legal representation.


I don't care 'bout your loyalties
I am not interested in your allegiances or how you prioritize them.


God'll solve it all for me
I trust that God will provide a solution for all of my problems.


Trust man, he a failure
One should not rely on human beings, who are prone to making mistakes and letting others down.


Trust and God'll heal you
If you put your faith in God, he will offer healing and restoration.


Dustin, he a Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman, a famous actor, is referenced here but his significance is unclear.


Don't fall what they offerin', uh
One should not be tempted by what others are offering, no matter how attractive it may seem.


Fall far too often, yeah
I have made mistakes numerous times in the past.


Call God but don't call enough
I seek God's help occasionally but not frequently enough.


Fall down but don't fall in love
I have stumbled or failed before but I am not easily swayed or infatuated by things.


I know God is all in us
I know that God's presence can be found within all of us.


Devil on my shoulders, I can't let 'em breathe
I must resist the temptations and negative influences that the devil represents.


Brush 'em off my sleeve, I'm filled with memories
I am not affected by those temptations because I have a lot of memorable experiences in my past.


Pray they remember me, oh, oh-oh
I hope people will remember me after I am gone.


And I know there's an angel watchin' over me
I believe that there is a spiritual being protecting me at all times.


All times, I inhaled and breathed
I have always relied on breathing as a symbol of life and survival.


They hearts are filled with greed
Others are motivated by selfish desires and avarice.


Okay, now they want the old me
People now miss who I was before my fame or success.


Not too big on peoples talkin'
I do not care much for the opinions or chatter of other people.


Okay, now they gotta show me
If people want me to believe in something, they need to prove it to me.


Devil's talkin' to me
The devil is giving me bad advice or trying to mislead me.


Angel's talkin' to me
An angel is providing guidance and wisdom to me.


But Angels start to tell me
The angels give me reassurance and strength when I need it.


"It's okay to not feel okay"
Even though I may not always feel at my best, it is a natural and normal part of life.


I know that you'd be proud if you was here today
I am confident that someone who has passed away would be pleased with what I have accomplished.


But it's okay 'cause I'm okay
I am content with my current state of being, even though it may not be perfect.


I know God breathed on me
I am certain that God has influenced my life and blessed me.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Butts, Brian Anthony Miller, Evan Peter Mast, Kanye West, Luis Federico Vindver Arosa, Mark Carl Stolinski Williams, Raul Cubina

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[Chorus: Kanye West]
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this

[Verse 1: Kanye West & ]
I know He got His 
I know we got a 
No, I never 
I might need a band on this
This might get banned off rip
Gon' say somethin' for y'all quick
Let me know something, who y'all with?
Don't know nothing, I know this

[Chorus: Kanye West]
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this

[Break: Vory]
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Breathed on this, breathed, breathed, oh, oh




[Verse 2: Kanye West]
More than I can say for you
Before the sons and the daughters
Before the sun and the water
More than I can say for you
But the truth still for you
Once I saw what the Lord do
God, the Son, all the glory
God, the Father, like Maury
Don't care what you say, nothin' on me
I don't care 'bout the lawyer feesI don't care 'bout your loyalties
God will solve it all for me
Trust man, he a failure
Trust, and God'll heal ya'
Dustin, he a Hoffman
Don't fall what they offerin', uh
Fall far too often, yeah, call God but don't call enough
Fall down but don't fall in love, I know God is all in us

[Chorus: Kanye West]
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this
I know God breathed on this




[Verse 3: Vory]
Devil on my shoulders, I can't let 'em breathe
Brush 'em off my sleeve, I'm filled with memories
Pray they remember me, oh, oh-oh
And I know there's an angel watchin' over me
(All times), I inhaled and breathed
They hearts are filled with greed
Okay, now they want the old me
Not too big on peoples talkin'
Okay, now they gotta show me
Okay, okay, Devil's talkin' to me, angel's talkin' to me
But Angels start to tell me, "It's okay to not feel okay"
I know that you'd be proud if you was here today
But it's okay 'cause I'm okay

[Chorus: Vory]
I know God breathed on me
I know God breathed on me
I know God breathed on me
I know God breathed on me



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