Across three solo albums, DAWN has honed a style of music that she describes as “genderless and genreless”.
DAWN’s 2019 album New Breed was her most successful to date. Showcasing her home city New Orleans and the Carnival Indian culture makes her latest album a one of a kind masterpiece. Her vocal and dance ability are matched with her production and songwriting skills making her one of most extraordinary talents of our time. New Breed was named as one of the year’s best albums by Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Vogue, FACT, LA Times, Spin, Rap Up and many more. DAWN continues to push the boundaries of music and visual technology with her videos and live show, becoming the first artist to perform live in 360 on YouTube. She has also released a VR album debuted by WIRED as well as collaborated with her long time partners Adult Swim making her the first black female singer to do so. What makes DAWN a unique pop sensation and a phenomenon is that she does this all DIY. Being completely Independent with no label or team she has broken ceilings for women, POC, LGBTQ, and so many others. DAWN is more than just her music, she is a movement.
Scripture
Dawn Richard Lyrics
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I pray he never go.
If his love had a description,
It'd be the secret to my soul.
Ohhh, I look to him with reverence.
Ohhh, I'm kneeling at his presence.
Hallelujah
(You're my scripture) ohhhhhh
(You're my scripture)
Excuse me while I worship;
Take me pride away.
I'll make a confession;
Just tell me what to say, yeah.
Here's my commandment
That I will never break.
Ohhh no weapon formed, but his skin
Smoothly penetrate.
Ohhh, I look to him in reverence.
Ohhh, I'm kneeling at his presence.
Ohhh, with him I know it's servant. Ohhhh
Let me earn his blessing.
Hallelujah
(You are my scripture Ohhhh)
Hallelujah
(Hallelujah, you are my scripture, you-you-you-uuuuu)
Hallelujah
And nobody tell me nothing but you're my scripture.
Can't nobody hold me down cause you're my scripture.
Hallelujah
(Ohhh, you're my scripture, you areeeeeeee)
Can't nobody hold me down like you do.
I pray you never leave, it's mean for you.
You know that I can't live without you.
So keep your word cause to me it's true.
Hallelujah
(You are my scripture)
Hallelujah
(You are my scripture, you are my scripture)
Hallelujah
(You are my scripture, hallelujah, yes you are)
Hallelujah
(It's all for you, you're my scripture, you're my)
You're my...
Dawn Richard's "Scripture" is a song about a deep love and devotion to a person, whom the singer equates to a religious belief system. The first few lines set the tone of the song by identifying the object of the singer's affection as being the center of their world, stating that "He's my religion." Throughout the rest of the song, the singer speaks of the deep connection they have with this person, saying that if you were to describe his love, "It'd be the secret to my soul." The rest of the lyrics continue in a similar vein, describing the relationship with religious language, with the singer asking him to, "Take my pride away" and suggesting that being with him, "Smoothly penetrate[s]" beyond the surface.
The singer repeats the refrain of "Hallelujah (You're my scripture)" several times, equating the person to a religious text, something that one finds guidance, solace, and that provides a sense of purpose in life. The song is a powerful testament to a deep love and devotion, and the use of religious imagery adds an extra layer of importance to the message that the singer is conveying.
Line by Line Meaning
He's my religion,
He holds the same significance as my religion and is just as important to me.
I pray he never go.
I hope he never leaves me.
If his love had a description,
If I had to define his love for me,
It'd be the secret to my soul.
It would be the intimate and emotional core of who I am.
Ohhh, I look to him with reverence.
I deeply respect and admire him.
Ohhh, I'm kneeling at his presence.
I feel humbled and submissive in his presence.
Hallelujah (You're my scripture) ohhhhhh
Praise be to him, as he is my guiding text.
Excuse me while I worship;
Forgive me for focusing solely on him in this moment.
Take me pride away.
Let me abandon my ego.
I'll make a confession;
I will admit to my sins and ask for forgiveness.
Just tell me what to say, yeah.
Please guide me and tell me what to do to make it right.
Here's my commandment
I am devoted to his teachings and will follow them.
That I will never break.
I will stay true to him and uphold his teachings forever.
Ohhh no weapon formed, but his skin
He is my only protection, and nothing can harm me when I am with him.
Smoothly penetrate.
He effortlessly enters my life and heart.
Ohhh, with him I know it's servant. Ohhhh
I willingly become his servant, as I know he leads me to a better life.
Let me earn his blessing.
I will work hard to deserve his favor and blessings.
Hallelujah (You are my scripture Ohhhh)
Praise be to him, as he is my guiding text.
Hallelujah (Hallelujah, you are my scripture, you-you-you-uuuuu)
Praise be to him, as he is my guiding text.
And nobody tell me nothing but you're my scripture.
I only listen to his teachings and advice, no one else's.
Can't nobody hold me down cause you're my scripture.
No one else can have that much influence over me, as he is my guiding force.
Hallelujah (Ohhh, you're my scripture, you areeeeeeee)
Praise be to him, as he is my guiding text.
Can't nobody hold me down like you do.
No one else can keep me grounded and focused like he does.
I pray you never leave, it's mean for you.
I hope he never leaves me, as my life would hold no meaning without him.
You know that I can't live without you.
I cannot imagine a life without him, as he has become everything to me.
So keep your word cause to me it's true.
Please stay true to your promises, as they mean everything to me.
Hallelujah (You are my scripture)
Praise be to him, as he is my guiding text.
Hallelujah (You are my scripture, you are my scripture)
Praise be to him, as he is my guiding text.
Hallelujah (You are my scripture, hallelujah, yes you are)
Praise be to him, as he is my guiding text.
Hallelujah (It's all for you, you're my scripture, you're my)
Praise be to him, as everything I do is to honor and follow his teachings.
You're my...
He is everything to me.
Contributed by Lila Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.