Church In The Wildwood
E.C. Ball Lyrics

Look
To pay attention and take notice of what is to follow

Father forgive them
Asking for forgiveness on behalf of those who don't understand their actions

For they know not what they doing
Explaining the lack of knowledge or understanding behind the actions being forgiven

Pray
To make a request or ask for something important

I had to smoke in a church
Expressing the necessity or obligation to smoke in a church

I went with a bible
Recounting bringing the religious scripture to the church

Damn it
Exclaiming a strong emotion such as frustration or anger

Get me some blunt and then mole it
Asking for a blunt and requesting it to be rolled before use

Ko gberi padi mi mole it
Asking a friend to roll a blunt for them in the Yoruba language

Halleluyah awa holy
Exclaiming praise and worship as holy beings

Kupe kupe in a church issa poly
Admiring the beauty and artistry of the architecture of the church

Dem say i dey blaspheme
Referring to accusations of speaking negatively about religious beliefs or ideas

Say my lyrics dey too obnoxious
Referring to comments made about the controversial nature of their music

Dem say our shit no dey tey
Talking about the short lifespan of their music in the mainstream

But na them dey flush us
Blaming others for their lack of success or recognition

Jeje laye koni sewu
Stating that life should be lived peacefully in the Yoruba language

But na dem dey rush us
Blaming others for the pressure and stress they experience

Awa ma de ibi ti ama de
Explaining their presence in the church despite what others may think in the Yoruba language

Make dem dey watch us
Suggesting that others watch their every move and take notice of their success

Be ina si be ina si be ina si
Repeating a phrase in the Yoruba language that translates to 'inside it'

Mu ijagun yen ko de be ina si
Asking someone to put a gun inside something in the Yoruba language

Venusi venusi venusi
Repeating a name, potentially a reference to the Roman goddess Venus

Moti high o dabi pe mo wa ni venusi
Stating that they are high and comparing themselves to Venus in the Yoruba language

Fe ina si fe ina si fe ina si
Asking someone to put fire inside something in the Yoruba language

Lyrically sick
Boasting about their impressive lyrical talent and skill

O n shey mi kin fe nursi
Talking about not needing to go to school in the Yoruba language

Mio need lati wo redeem
Saying that they don't need to go to redemption school in the Yoruba language

Wherever 2 or 3 are gathered ibe lon je churchi
Referencing a biblical verse that states that wherever two or three are gathered in Jesus' name, there is a church

Walahi talahi Jesu mo si
Swearing to the truth of their beliefs and referring to Jesus in the Yoruba language

Nise lowo yen kon den posi
Talking about receiving blessings in the form of money in the Yoruba language

When they try to stop the shine
Talking about obstacles that may impede their success or progress

Nise ni glory yen kon den tan si
Saying that they will not let those obstacles decrease their glory in the Yoruba language

Owo n sare wole
Talking about the accumulation of wealth in the Yoruba language

Omo n sare wole
Referring to their offspring accumulating wealth in the Yoruba language

Awon oloshi tio le flow
Calling out those who cannot flow or rap well in the Yoruba language

Gbogbo won sare lole
Implying that everyone wants to have and accumulate wealth in the Yoruba language

OG olopade
Referring to oneself as the original or original gangster and using a Yoruba surname

Shey e ribi tori bade
Asking if others recognize their status in the Yoruba language

Ori fifo yato si ori fifo
Talking about one's destiny in the Yoruba language

One na headache
Referring to someone or something as a nuisance or source of a headache

Second one na with kondo
Referencing a sexual act in a crude way

I be confessing a sin
Admitting to wrongdoing

Father father i been rollin up
Addressing God and admitting to rolling up marijuana

Smoke up a blunt to get sharp
Saying that marijuana use can improve focus or mental clarity

Residues on my gucci top
Referring to marijuana residue on their clothing

Now i be feeling so high
Describing the feeling of being high

Niggas can call me almighty
Boasting about their power or status

Sitting on top of cloud 9
Feeling euphoric and high

I only look down
Displaying confidence or arrogance

When a nigga wears fenty
Referencing Rihanna's fashion brand and suggesting they only acknowledge certain styles or brands

I make the father relate
Saying that they can connect with God or resemble his qualities

Don't give a fuck
Expressing apathy or lack of concern

If the niggas are hating
Referring to those who criticize or dislike their music

I make double the money they making
Boasting about their financial success

They making cake
Referring to others' success or wealth

So i be doing the baking
Saying that they are responsible for their own success

Real but the haters are faking
Saying that they are being genuine despite others' false accusations or criticisms

Nobody holy
Saying that nobody is without flaws or sins

Ice on my neck Haters shaking
Implying that their wealth or success intimidates those who dislike or criticize them

Alot on my mind
Suggesting that they are preoccupied with many thoughts or issues

Sin is not of my making
Denying responsibility for sinful behavior

Kush i be feelin so fly
Describing feeling elevated or high from marijuana use

Feeling my wings
Referring to feeling empowered or liberated

In the mirror Its an angel i see
Saying that they view themselves as angelic or virtuous

You already know who i be
Admitting their status or reputation

Spreading my wings
Continuing the metaphor of feeling empowered or liberated

Feel like my family tree
Suggesting that their success is connected to their family or lineage

But i ain't talkin bout weed
Saying that their success is not solely due to marijuana use

I'm feeling fantastic
Expressing positive feelings or emotions

Things looking long like i'm Reed
Using a metaphor to describe the length or success of their endeavors

Rap in my blood and my veins
Suggesting that their musical talent is innate or runs in the family

Down to my heart
Continuing the metaphor of musical talent being deeply ingrained

When on the mic ama bleed
Saying that when performing music, they put their all into it and it is emotionally draining

Spitting more verses
Continuing to perform or create music

I spit revelations
Referring to their music as profound or enlightening

Broke niggas can't pay attention
Implying that those who lack wealth or success are unworthy or uninterested in their music

See i be getting detention
Saying that their controversial or non-conformist behavior leads to punishment or criticism

So when i walk in the room
Describing the impact they have when entering a space

All eyes on me
Saying that they attract attention or admiration

Nigaas be feeling the tension
Suggesting that others feel intimidated or threatened in their presence

So when i look up to God
Talking about the importance of religion or spirituality in their life

I couldn't reach
Implying that their faith or connection to God is strained or imperfect

I pull a blunt and i lit
Describing a coping mechanism or source of comfort

So i'm having a convo with the most high
Continuing the theme of spirituality or communication with God