Sanctuary
Elhae Lyrics

Let the church say "Amen"
Acknowledging the greatness of the woman's body with a religious reference.

Every time that you walk in
Suggesting that every time the woman enters the room, the man is captivated by her beauty and presence.

Lord knows I need saving
The man is implying that the woman's captivating power makes him lose control and he needs to be saved from temptation.

Yeah, whenever you threw it like that
The man is acknowledging the woman's sexual prowess and how she uses it to seduce him.

And you do it like that, oh lady
The man is praising the woman for her sexual skills.

Oh your body got me praying
The man is so entranced by the woman's body that he is exclaiming that her body makes him pray.

Kisses got me losing patience
The man is saying that the woman's kisses are so good that he is losing patience and wants to take things further.

My God, when you do it like that
The man is in awe of the woman's seductive powers.

When you do it like that
Reiterating that the woman has incredible seductive powers.

First I gotta say I'm thankful (Yeah)
The man is grateful for the experience of being with the woman.

Every time a nigga, get up, get up in your temple (Whoo)
The man is expressing that he is grateful for the opportunity to be intimate with the woman.

Girl you know you're blessed from your hair down to your nail (Yeah)
The man is complimenting the woman on her beauty and perfection from head to toe.

To your nail (Whoo)
Reiterating that the woman is perfect from her hair down to her nails.

Body like a sanctuary, yeah (Yeah-ayy, yeah-ayy)
Comparing the woman's body to a sanctuary, a sacred place of worship and divinity.

Girl baptize me in your water (Oh)
The man is using religious imagery again and is asking the woman to baptize him with her love.

Girl you got me caught up (Oh)
The man is admitting that he is caught up in the woman's spell and is unable to resist her.

Oh I think I love you (Oh)
The man is confessing that he is falling in love with the woman.

Oh Lord as my witness (Hmm)
The man is using religious language again and is referring to God as his witness to the love he feels for the woman.

After this I'll need forgiveness (Hmm)
The man is acknowledging that he may have sinned by being intimate with the woman and is asking God for forgiveness.

Work you out like fitness (Hmm)
The man is saying that he wants to have sex with the woman again and again, similar to a workout regimen.

Oh yeah 'cause I know you like that, yeah I know you like that, oh
The man is confident that the woman enjoys being intimate with him and is enjoying herself.

Oh my, grateful for this blessing of mine
The man is thankful for the blessing of being with the woman and enjoying her company.

Kissing on your inner thighs
The man is mentioning a sexual act he enjoys doing with the woman.

First I gotta say I'm thankful (Yeah)
Reiterating his feelings of gratitude for being with the woman.

Girl you know you're blessed from your hair down to your nail (Whoo)
Repeating his admiration for the woman's beauty.

To your nail (Hey)
Reiterating that the woman is perfect from head to toe.

Hey shawty, is it okay if I give you praise?
The man is asking the woman's permission to praise her for her beauty and seductive powers.

It's almost like I'm addicted to your amazing grace
The man is using religious language again and is likening the woman's beauty to that of divine grace.

Your glow just keep me in a daze
The man is mesmerized by the woman's beauty and energy.

Make me wanna raise my hands and stomp my feet
The man is using religious imagery again and is saying that the woman's beauty makes him want to dance and rejoice.

I could meditate in your temple for weeks, you
The man is saying that he would enjoy being intimate with the woman for an extended period of time.

Bring out the best in me
The man is acknowledging that the woman makes him a better person.

Angelic, gifted, forever givin' your all and all
The man is using poetic language to describe the woman as heavenly, talented, and always giving her best.

You're evidently like Heaven with it, that's why I call
The man is once again comparing the woman's beauty to that of Heaven.

I know your doors is always open, that's if I'm ready
The man is suggesting that he knows the woman is always willing to be intimate with him when he is ready.

I'm grateful that I was chosen and I'm hoping I can come off in your sanctuary, cruisin'
The man is grateful to be with the woman and hopes to continue their intimate relationship in the future.

Yeah yeah
Reiterating his feelings about the woman.

Hey
Calling out to the woman.

Body like a sanctuary, yeah (Yeah-ayy, yeah-ayy)
Repeating the comparison of the woman's body to a sanctuary.

Girl baptize me in your water (Oh)
Repeating the religious imagery and asking the woman to cleanse him with her love.

Girl you got me caught up (Oh)
Repeating that the woman has entranced him.

Oh I think I love you (Oh)
Repeating his feelings of love for the woman.

You have one unheard message
A phone message interrupts the song.

"Are you fucking kidding me Jamal?
The voicemail message is an angry rant from an unknown person addressed to a man named Jamal about liking another woman's Instagram photos.

Why haven't you called me back yet and who the fuck is Mia?
The angry voice message demands to know who Mia is and why Jamal hasn't called them back.

Why you liking her pictures on Instagram?
The message accuses Jamal of liking Mia's photos on Instagram.

You like, like all her photos, like are you crazy?
The message accuses Jamal of obsessively liking all of Mia's photos on Instagram and questions his sanity.

This is really funny, this is exactly why,
The message mocks Jamal for his behavior.

Things are the way they are,
The message implies that Jamal's behavior has caused problems in their relationship.

Because you have no consideration towards me"
The message accuses Jamal of being inconsiderate towards the singer and their relationship.