Witness
Jacob Banks Lyrics


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My favorite cloud is night
I like you better when you're high
I love your dealer
Yes, I say it all the time
I like that magic in your eye
I know that you know you're my fuckin' hero

Girl, I'm on what you on
Whatever's in your red cup
Just recognize me when it's a blur
Baby, this is your song
Dance however you want
I'm happy to say that I was there

'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
They don't see angels, but I see your halo
Let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible
Ooh-ooh, ooh

If I could go back into time
I'd probably do the same thing twice
I'd crash into ya, yeah, yeah
When our bodies intertwine
You turn my water into wine
I've read about ya, you're some type of savior, right?

Oh, I'm on what you on
Whatever's in your red cup
Just recognize me when it's a blur
'Cause baby, this is your song (baby, this is your song)
Dance however you want (dance however you you want)
I'm happy to say that I was there

'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
They don't see angels, but I see your halo
Let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible

Ooh, no
Yeah, all that you are, mm
Oh, oh, oh, baby, mm

You know I'd carry the cross
I'd walk the streets, take the stones if I have to
You know I'd carry the cross, darling
Someday, they'll say that we were magic

'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
Didn't see angels, but I see your halo




So, let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible

Overall Meaning

The song "Witness" by Jacob Banks is a love song that celebrates a relationship marked by mutual admiration and a shared love of substance abuse. The lyrics suggest that the singer and his partner are both enchanted by the effects of drugs and alcohol and that this shared experience is what brings them together. Banks refers to his partner's dealer as "my fuckin' hero", which highlights the centrality of recreational drugs in their relationship. The chorus of the song is an expression of devotion, with Banks stating that he would be his partner's witness and savior. By doing so, he positions the relationship as an almost religious experience, where the two partners transcend reality and express their love through otherworldly means.


Despite the song's focus on drugs and alcohol, Banks manages to convey a sense of wonder and devotion that is both romantic and spiritual. He implies that his relationship with his partner is a source of transcendence that allows them to escape from the mundane realities of everyday life. By using religious imagery (the references to angels, gospel, and the Bible), Banks imbues the song with a sense of holiness that elevates his partner and their relationship to something beyond the physical.


Line by Line Meaning

My favorite cloud is night
I find beauty in darkness, just as I find beauty in you.


I like you better when you're high
You seem happier and more carefree when you're under the influence.


I love your dealer
Your dealer is the source of your happiness and therefore, the source of mine.


Yes, I say it all the time
I'm not afraid to express my feelings for you openly and repeatedly.


I like that magic in your eye
There's something captivating about you, a magic that I can see in your eyes.


I know that you know you're my fuckin' hero
You don't have to say or do anything special to be my hero. You just being you is enough for me.


Girl, I'm on what you on
I'm willing to go wherever you go, do whatever you do, just to be with you.


Whatever's in your red cup
I don't care what you're drinking or what substances you're using, as long as you're happy and I'm with you.


Just recognize me when it's a blur
Even when you're lost in the moment, I want you to remember that I'm here with you, experiencing it all together.


Baby, this is your song
I want this moment to be all about you, to celebrate you and everything that makes you special.


Dance however you want
I want you to feel free to be yourself, to express yourself however you feel, without any judgement or restrictions.


I'm happy to say that I was there
I'm grateful for every moment that I spend with you and I want to cherish all of them.


'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
I feel privileged to witness all the amazing things that you do and to be by your side through all the highs and lows.


They don't see angels, but I see your halo
Others may not see how special and inspiring you are, but I see your innate goodness and beauty clearly.


Let me be that witness for you
I want to be the one who sees all of your brilliance and encourages you to shine it forth into the world.


I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible
I want to be your guide, your support, and your inspiration, giving you the strength and courage to be your best self.


If I could go back into time
I would relive every moment we've spent together, because they've all been that meaningful and precious to me.


I'd probably do the same thing twice
I wouldn't change a thing, because I want every experience with you to be perfect, just as it has been so far.


I'd crash into ya, yeah, yeah
If I met you all over again, I'd still be willing to take risks to be with you, because you're worth it to me.


When our bodies intertwine
There's a connection between us, a physical and spiritual union that brings us both great joy and fulfillment.


You turn my water into wine
You bring color and vibrancy into my life, transforming mundane moments into extraordinary ones.


I've read about ya, you're some type of savior, right?
You have a special quality that makes you a source of hope and inspiration to others, and I'm grateful to know you intimately.


You know I'd carry the cross
I'll do whatever it takes to be with you and support you, even if it means sacrificing my own desires and ambitions for your sake.


I'd walk the streets, take the stones if I have to
I'm willing to face any obstacle or challenge to continue being by your side and helping you achieve your dreams.


Someday, they'll say that we were magic
Our love and connection is so profound that it will be legendary, something that others will look back on and wonder at.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ed Thomas, Jacob Banks

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@paulderand5885

My favorite cloud is nine
I like you better when you're high
I love your dealer
Yes, I say it all the time
I like that magic in your eye
I know that you know you're my fucking hero

Girl, I'm on what you on
Whatever's in your red cup
Just recognise me when it's a blur
Baby, this is your song
Dance however you want
I'm happy to say that I was there

'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
They don't see angels, but I see your halo
Let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible
Oh oh oh

If I could go back into time, I'd probably do the same thing twice
I'd crash into ya, yeah
When our bodies intertwine, you turn my water into wine
I've read about ya
You're some type of saviour, right?

Oh, I'm on what you on
Whatever's in your red cup
Just recognise me when it's a blur
'Cause baby, this is your song
Dance however you want
I'm happy to say that I was there

'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
They don't see angels, but I see your halo
Let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible

You know I'd carry the cross
I'd walk the streets, take the strolls if I have to
You know I'd carry the cross, darling
Some day, they'll say that we were magic

'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
Didn't see angels, but I see your halo
So, let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible



@marshacreary2442

[Verse 1]
My fear ?
I like you better when you're high
I love your dealer
Yes, I say it all the time
I like that magic in your eye
I know that you know you're my fucking hero

[Pre-Chorus]
Girl, I'm on what you on
Whatever's in your red cup
Just recognise me when it's a blur
Baby, this is your song
Dance however you want
I'm happy to say that I was there

[Chorus]
'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
They don't see angels, but I see your halo
Let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible
Oh oh oh

[Verse 2]
If I could go back into time, I'd probably do the same thing twice
I'd crash into ya, yeah
When our bodies intertwine, you turn my water into wine
I've read about ya
You're some type of saviour, right?


[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I'm on what you on
Whatever's in your red cup
Just recognise me when it's a blur
'Cause baby, this is your song
Dance however you want
I'm happy to say that I was there

[Chorus]
'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
They don't see angels, but I see your halo
Let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible

[Bridge]
You know I'd carry the cross
I'd walk the streets, take the ? if I have to
You know I'd carry the cross, darling
Some day, they'll say that we were magic

[Chorus]
'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
Didn't see angels, but I see your halo
So, let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible



@lenn452

My favorite cloud is night
I like you better when you're high
I love your dealer
Yes, I say it all the time
I like that magic in your eye
I know that you know you're my fuckin' hero
Girl, I'm on what you on
Whatever's in your red cup
Just recognize me when it's a blur
Baby, this is your song
Dance however you want
I'm happy to say that I was there
'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
They don't see angels, but I see your halo
Let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible
Ooh-ooh, ooh
If I could go back into time
I'd probably do the same thing twice
I'd crash into ya, yeah, yeah
When our bodies intertwine
You turn my water into wine
I've read about ya, you're some type of savior, right?
Oh, I'm on what you on
Whatever's in your red cup
Just recognize me when it's a blur
'Cause baby, this is your song (baby, this is your song)
Dance however you want (dance however you you want)
I'm happy to say that I was there
'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
They don't see angels, but I see your halo
Let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible
Ooh, no
Yeah, all that you are, mm
Oh, oh, oh, baby, mm
You know I'd carry the cross
I'd walk the streets, take the stones if I have to
You know I'd carry the cross, darling
Someday, they'll say that we were magic
'Cause I'm some type of witness for ya
Didn't see angels, but I see your halo
So, let me be that witness for you
I wish the gospel, I'll be your Bible


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@lesliejpinkney3109

I'm a 43 year old woman from Florida and I'm obsessed with THIS man, his voice and my feelings that l have whenever l hear him sing😍😍😍

@Em-fz5uh

He was in Geneva last December and I still can't believe his voice is exactly like the record! I wasn't expecting such perfection 😍

@kitsunebushi

Jacob Banks is heavenly for my soul, I hope the world knows you one day πŸ’œ

@ruthlesslegion1016

πŸ’“πŸ’œπŸ’•πŸ’“I concur

@fatmaelbeltagy8680

I obsessed with his voice, I discovered him a few days ago, and since that time I can't stop listening to his songs.

@heyoka9246

me for the last 2 weeks

@exogendesign4582

I hope you go to music jail

@ruthlesslegion1016

Going on 6+yrs and he still gives me chills and brings out the humanπŸ’•πŸ’œ

@trishagasby3931

Instrumental n your vocalsπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ you are the TruthπŸ–€ Soulful Brother πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•your soulful sound πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯your on Fire πŸ’―πŸ’―πŸ’―πŸ’―

@gifttapera9926

Great sound he produces 😍

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