Holy Ghost
Bar Kays Lyrics
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shakin' all in my bones
I never felt such a feelin'
In all the days I been round, yeah
Whenever I feel the pressure
(Jah!) I can't seem to hypnotize my mind
(Well!) Your love is like the Holy Ghost
And I feel like I've been born a second time
Hey! Hey!
Your love is like the Holy Ghost
The antidote that saved my soul
And no psycho could ever describe
This feeling that sets my soul on fire
You put a run in my walk
And you put a tremble in my talk
And this feeling that I have within
Love, it makes me feel like I've been born again
Hey! Hey!
(Hold it!) Yeah, you put, a run in my walk
(Hold it!) Girl, you put, a tremble in my talk
(Hold it!) Girl, I'm feeling like I never felt
(Hold it!) Girl, you ought to be ashamed of yourself
(Hold it!) Yeah, you got me, shakin' all in my bones
(Hold it!) I just can't leave your love alone!
(Hold it!) Girl, you spin me
(Hold it!) Well, well, well
(Hold it!)
(Hold it!)
(Hold it!)
(Hold it!)
(Hold it!)
(Hold it!)
(Hold it!)
(Hold it!)
(Hold it!)
The song "Holy Ghost" by The Bar-Kays is a powerful gospel-infused soul track that describes the transformative power of love. The lyrics are full of religious and spiritual references, highlighting the idea that love can inspire a feeling of renewal and rebirth. The singer describes feeling a strong connection to his partner's love, which he likens to the power of the Holy Ghost. The love he feels is so profound that he feels as though he has been born again, freed from any negative influences that might have held him back in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love, it's got the Holy Ghost
The love that I receive from you is so powerful that it fills me with the Holy Ghost.
A-shakin' in my bones
The feeling that I experience is so intense that it makes my bones shake.
I never felt such a feelin'
I have never experienced a feeling that is as strong as this one.
In all the days I been round, yeah
Throughout all of my experiences in life, I have never felt anything like this.
Whenever I feel the pressure
Whenever I am under stress or experiencing difficulties,
(Jah!) I can't seem to hypnotise my mind
I cannot seem to calm my mind or find peace.
(Well!) Your love, it's got the Holy Ghost
Your love is so powerful that it fills me with the Holy Ghost.
And I feel like I've been born a second time
The intensity of my feelings is so strong that I feel like I have been reborn.
Your love, it's got the Holy Ghost
Your love is so powerful that it fills me with the Holy Ghost.
The antidote that saved my soul
Your love has saved me from despair and given me new life.
And no psycho could ever describe
No mental health professional could ever fully understand or explain this feeling.
This feeling that sucks my soul over
This feeling is so intense that it consumes my soul completely.
You put; a run in my walk
You have given me a new energy and purpose in life.
And you put; a tremble in my talk
You have filled me with such intense feelings that it affects my speech and communication.
And this feeling that I have within
The feeling that I experience inside of me,
Love, it makes me feel like I've been born again
The intensity of love that I experience is so strong that it feels like a rebirth or new beginning.
Yeah you put, a run in my walk
You have given me a new energy and purpose in life.
Girl you put, a tremble in my talk
You have filled me with such intense feelings that it affects my speech and communication.
Girl I'm feeling like I; never felt
I am experiencing feelings that are so strong and new that I have never felt anything like this before.
Girl you ought to be ashamed of yourself
Your love is so powerful that it has completely taken over my life and thoughts, and you should feel partially responsible for it.
Yeah you got me, a-shakin' in my bones
Your love is so intense that it makes my entire body shake.
I just can't leave your love alone!
I am completely addicted to and consumed by your love.
Girl you spin me
Your love makes me feel dizzy and intoxicated.
A round-round-round
In a continuous cycle without any break or relief.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Marion, Henderson Thigpen Jr., James Banks
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@JDanseuse92
My grandad played the drums for this song for the Bar-Kays =)
@cynthiaroper8595
He killed them drums❣
@habv3397
He BaD!
@indianman34
God Bless your grandfather for doing the drums for this particular piece....he should have been estatic to have played with the Bar-Kays...hands down one of my favorites....the solo part was sampled for '' Pump Up The Volume'' by M/A/R/R/S in 1991...peace
@cjjaxxon
Every time the song starts and I hear that roll around the drums..........I air drum right along with him. Lol. Loved it when it came out as a kid and still do now.
@tekelawaller7419
Are you carrying it forward???
@coderef5616
...Back when musicians could jam for 8 mins or MORE....and you could tirelessly GROOVE WITH them
@andyc8711
Im a skinny white boy bassist and this is the sickest funk groove Ive heard in my life- I'm addicted to this band...the groove is as wide as the grand canyon !! hell yeah what a bass line
@diegosanchez1203
You learn it, you perpetuate it, no excuses.
@daddytroy
Rest In Peace to my big brother Frankie J Thompson passed away 6/16/2020. Trombonist for the Barkays