No Church in the Wild
Jay-Z & Kanye West Lyrics

Human beings in a mob
Collective mentality can lead humans to act in uncharacteristic or irrational ways

What's a mob to a king?
A king's authority and power exerts influence over large groups of people

What's a king to a God?
The power and dominion of a deity is far greater than any human ruler

What's a God to a non-believer Who don't believe in anything?
The relevance or existence of a God holds no significance to someone who does not believe in any higher power or supernatural forces

Will he make it out alive? Alright, alright No church in the wild
In a chaotic situation, survival is uncertain and unpredictable. In this world, there is no established moral code or deity to protect or guide people

Tears on the mausoleum floor
A place of remembrance for the dead where sorrow and grief are common

Blood stains the Coliseum doors
A place that was once used for entertainment and sport has witnessed violence and death

Lies on the lips of a priest
A religious leader who preaches truth and morality may not live up to those same standards

Thanksgiving disguised as a feast
An occasion that is meant to be a giving of thanks has been turned into an opportunity for excess and indulgence

Rollin' in the Rolls-Royce Corniche
Living a life of luxury and excess

Only the doctors got this, I'm hidin' from police
Concealing illegal activities from law enforcement, with the help of medical professionals

Cocaine seats All white like I got the whole thing bleached
A reference to lavish, expensive seats in a vehicle associated with drug use

Drug dealer chic
A fashionable style that emulates and glorifies the lifestyle of a drug dealer

I'm wonderin' if a thug's prayers reach
Questioning whether the faith and devotion of a violent criminal can be genuine and reverential

Is Pious pious 'cause God loves pious?
Questioning whether someone is righteous and devout because of their own faith or for the favor of a higher power

Socrates asks, "Whose bias do y'all seek?"
A philosopher's inquiry as to whose viewpoint is being favored and how their own bias is affecting their judgment

All for Plato, screech
A sudden shift to a different tone or subject, referencing a historical philosopher

I'm out chere' ballin', I know y'all hear my sneaks
Displaying affluence and success in a bold and ostentatious manner

Jesus was a carpenter, Yeezy, laid beats
A comparison between the humbleness of Jesus' profession and the singer's success as a music producer

Hova flow the Holy Ghost, get the hell up out your seats, preach
The artist's rap flow is as powerful and spirit-filled as a religious sermon, urging listeners to stand up and pay attention

I live by you, desire I stand by you, walk through the fire
The artist's love and loyalty to someone is strong and enduring, even in times of hardship

Your love is my scripture And let me in through your encryption, yeah, yeah
The love and affection someone shows to the artist is their guiding principle and secret code, allowing them access to intimacy and connection

Coke on her black skin made it stripe like a zebra I call that jungle fever
A reference to interracial sexual relations where the drug use exacerbates any racial divide

You will not control the threesome Just roll the weed up until I get me some
Rejecting the limits that intimacy and attachment may place on a sexual encounter

We formed a new religion No sins as long as there's permission
Creating a new set of beliefs that allow for the moral relativism of any action as long as it is consensual

And deception is the only felony So never fuck nobody without tellin' me
Deception and dishonesty are the only crimes, so as long as everyone is informed and in agreement, anything goes

Sunglasses and Advil Last night was mad real Sun comin' up five AM I wonder if they got cabs still
A vivid depiction of a wild night that has lasted into the early morning

Thinkin' 'bout the girl in all-leopard Who was rubbin' the wood like Kiki Shepard
Recalling a memorable sexual encounter with a woman wearing a leopard print outfit, referencing a former television host

Two tattoos, one read "No apologies" The other said "Love is cursed by monogamy"
The artist's tattoos reflect their lack of regret and belief that love is not meant to be exclusive or faithful

That's somethin' that the pastor don't preach That's somethin' that a teacher can't teach
The true nature of love and faithfulness can't be learned or explained through religious instruction or education

When we die, the money we can't keep But we prolly spend it all 'cause the pain ain't cheap, preach
Money and material possessions are ultimately meaningless in the face of death and suffering

No church in the wild No church in the wild No church in the wild
A declaration that this world is devoid of any stable or reliable moral code or higher spiritual force