The were formed in 1999 in Nashville. They currently consist of vocalist Denver Bierman, a seven-piece horn section and four-piece rhythm section. They were a top 3 finalist on the Fox TV show "The Next Great American Band."
GOD
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra Lyrics
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I be flying kamikaze over two time zones
On God
My faith in love was fickle; my heart - disheartened - blind
Our place was tongue and liver; the chase was undermined
A mason born with chisel, my marbled mother sighed
A baby on the river to take them from the lime
It’s the St. All-Linen with the fade, worn denim
If I pray my mama understand my drama
I might find my karma when I’m not involved
And I
Took a lesson half-learned and a spliff half-burnt
And said, “hear my brother”
Gotta hold the roof down, while I put my roots down
Ain’t no fear cause we gonna get the
Ace on chiller, Drake night thriller
Cup inside a cup smoking Ghostface Killa
Roc like Jigga, stakes like griller
Only good guys can relate and we say
En garde, En garde
And thats on my God.. my God
Got the Ace on chiller, Drake night thriller
Cup inside a cup smoking Ghostface Killa
Roc like Jigga, stakes like griller
Only good guys can relate and we say on God
The lyrics of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra's song 'God in 2-3' talk about the struggles and triumphs of the artist through faith and love. The opening lines of the song refer to a flashy car with a two-tone body and cold grill, and the artist flying kamikaze over two time zones, but he adds the line "On God" at the end, emphasizing his faith in God's plan. The next few lines follow the artist's emotional journey of having a fickle faith in love and a disheartened heart, but through hope and determination, he finds strength to overcome his struggles.
The subsequent lines talk about the artist's childhood, referencing his mother's marbled sighs and the river that takes them from the lime. The song then shifts to a more upbeat tempo and mentions various pop culture references, such as the St. All-Linen with the fade, Mr. Great-on-Women, and the drug Ghostface Killa. The artist then talks about the importance of holding down the fort while putting roots down and finding karma without getting involved in drama.
Overall, 'God in 2-3' is a powerful song that talks about the journey of faith and hope, and the struggles that come with it. The lyrics are a testament to the artist's faith and determination to overcome his struggles, and the upbeat tempo and pop culture references add a unique flavor to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Two tone body and the grill ice cold
My car's appearance and air conditioning are impressive and flashy.
I be flying kamikaze over two time zones
I am traveling recklessly and quickly across two different time zones.
On God
I swear to God.
My faith in love was fickle; my heart - disheartened - blind
I used to have little faith in love and my heart was hurting and ignorant.
Our place was tongue and liver; the chase was undermined
Our relationship was just based on physical pleasure and the pursuit of it was unsuccessful.
A mason born with chisel, my marbled mother sighed
I come from a family of masons and my mother is exhausted from the difficulties that life has presented her.
A baby on the river to take them from the lime
As a baby, my family had to flee from danger and oppression.
It’s the St. All-Linen with the fade, worn denim
I am dressed in high-end and casual clothing, showcasing my fashion sense.
Mr. Great-on-Women, but it’s not my fault
I have a way with women, but I do not take sole credit for it.
If I pray my mama understand my drama
If I seek guidance from my mother, she may be more understanding of the issues I'm dealing with.
I might find my karma when I’m not involved
If I let go of control and allow the universe to do its thing, my good karma will come naturally.
Took a lesson half-learned and a spliff half-burnt
I learned a partially relevant lesson while smoking a partially smoked joint.
And said, “hear my brother”
I implore you to listen to what I have to say, my friend.
Gotta hold the roof down, while I put my roots down
I need to stabilize and maintain my life while building a strong foundation for the future.
Ain’t no fear cause we gonna get the
I have no fear because I know we will succeed.
Ace on chiller, Drake night thriller
I am skilled and confident, like a winning card in a casino, and my vibe is reminiscent of a thrilling Drake concert.
Cup inside a cup smoking Ghostface Killa
I am enjoying a potent and flavorful drink while smoking powerful weed.
Roc like Jigga, stakes like griller
I am as successful and composed as Jay-Z and I am cooking stakes to perfection.
Only good guys can relate and we say
Only people with strong morals and values can understand and appreciate this mindset and lifestyle, and we affirm this.
En garde, En garde
We are prepared for any challenge or confrontation, and we proclaim this with a fencing term.
And thats on my God.. my God
I am emphasizing how strongly I swear to God and how certain I am of what I'm saying.
Got the Ace on chiller, Drake night thriller
I am reinforcing my confidence and skills, similar to a winning card in a casino and an exciting concert by Drake.
Cup inside a cup smoking Ghostface Killa
I continue to enjoy a delicious and potent drink while smoking strong weed.
Roc like Jigga, stakes like griller
I am still successful and composed like Jay-Z, and I am continuing to cook stakes perfectly.
Only good guys can relate and we say on God
Once again, we affirm that only people with strong morals and values can understand us and agree, and we emphasize this by swearing to God.
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Written by: Joeman Martin
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