O My God
Canton Jones feat. E-Man & Ms. Heat Lyrics
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It's whatever yo, He's my star so
I call him G.O.D.
It's simply amazing, all that He's done for me
And how He set me free, gave me the victory
Cause you know me and how I used to be
I could've been dead, somewhere in the street
Some call Him Jireh, cause He's a provider
Some call Him best friend because He's a rider
He's on the inside of me, one God in the holy trinity
That's why I say
Some call him Papa, some call him Jah
It's whatever yo, He's my star so
I call him G.O.D.
Some say He's the man upstairs
Who will be there no matter when or where
I call him G.O.D.
God is my joy, and the strength of my life
He took away my pain and took away my strife
And gave me a wife and gave me a life
And gave me salvation and his Son paid the price
And now I'm a grown man cryin,
Cause I get choked up when I think about an innocent man dyin
But because of that I don't have to fry
So I'll serve G.O.D. till the day that I fly, say
Some call him Papa, some call him Jah
It's whatever yo, He's my star so
I call him G.O.D.
Some say He's the man upstairs
Who will be there no matter when or where
I call him G.O.D.
Jehovah Jireh, God my provider
Jehovah Nissi, you reign in victory
Jehovah Shalom, you're my peace
I call Him G.O.D., I call Him G.O.D.
Some call him Papa, some call him Jah
It's whatever yo, He's my star so
I call him G.O.D.
Some say He's the man upstairs
Who will be there no matter when or where
I call him G.O.D.
In "O My God," Canton Jones expresses his reverence for God and the various names and titles that people use to address Him. He declares his personal choice of addressing God as G.O.D. and recognizes the incredible transformation and redemption that God has brought into his life. From being someone who could have easily ended up dead, Jones credits God for setting him free and giving him a new life as a church and workboy.
He goes on to highlight different names that people use to regard God, such as "Jireh" meaning "provider" and "best friend" because God is always there for us. Jones recognizes God as a threefold being - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, coexisting in one entity. Through the use of different names and titles, Jones emphasizes the multifaceted nature of God and shows that He has many roles and responsibilities in the lives of His children.
In summary, "O My God" is a song that is both a personal testimony and a tribute to God's exceptional nature. Jones acknowledges how much God has done for him and encourages listeners to recognize that they also have a unique experience of God. Regardless of how one chooses to address Him, Jones reminds us that God is always present and purposeful in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Some call him Papa, some call him Jah
God is known by different names, some call Him Papa and others Jah.
It's whatever yo, He's my star so
I call him G.O.D.
It doesn't matter what name others call Him, to the singer, God is their star and they call Him G.O.D.
It's simply amazing, all that He's done for me
And how He set me free, gave me the victory
Cause you know me and how I used to be
I could've been dead, somewhere in the street
The singer is amazed by all that God has done for them, including setting them free and giving them victory. They acknowledge that they used to live a dangerous lifestyle and could have ended up dead, but God intervened.
But now I'm a church boy, work boy
Some call Him Jireh, cause He's a provider
Some call Him best friend because He's a rider
He's on the inside of me, one God in the holy trinity
That's why I say
The artist has changed their ways and is now a dedicated churchgoer and worker. They recognize God as a provider and a loyal friend who is always there for them. They also mention the concept of the Holy Trinity.
Some say He's the man upstairs
Who will be there no matter when or where
I call him G.O.D.
People may have different ways of referring to God, but to the artist, He is always there for them and they call Him G.O.D.
God is my joy, and the strength of my life
He took away my pain and took away my strife
And gave me a wife and gave me a life
And gave me salvation and his Son paid the price
And now I'm a grown man cryin,
Cause I get choked up when I think about an innocent man dyin
But because of that I don't have to fry
So I'll serve G.O.D. till the day that I fly, say
God brings the singer joy and gives them strength. He has also removed their pain and strife, and through Salvation, they have been granted eternal life. The singer mentions feeling emotional thinking about Jesus' death but reminds themselves that Jesus paid the price so they wouldn't have to suffer. They vow to serve God until their dying day.
Jehovah Jireh, God my provider
Jehovah Nissi, you reign in victory
Jehovah Shalom, you're my peace
I call Him G.O.D., I call Him G.O.D.
The singer lists different names of God, such as Jehovah Jireh (provider), Jehovah Nissi (victory), and Jehovah Shalom (peace). They reaffirm that they call Him G.O.D.
Some call him Papa, some call him Jah
It's whatever yo, He's my star so
I call him G.O.D.
Some say He's the man upstairs
Who will be there no matter when or where
I call him G.O.D.
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, highlighting that people may call God different names, but the artist calls Him G.O.D., as He is their guiding star and constant presence in their life.
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Written by: FANNIE JONES
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