Jamila released her debut album HEAVN on her SoundCloud page on July 11, 2016. HEAVN featured Chance the Rapper, NoName, Saba, Lorine Chia and Donnie Trumpet.
Holy
Jamila Woods Lyrics
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Help me to walk alone ahead
Though I walk through the darkest valley I will fear no love
Oh my smile my mind reassure me I don't need no one
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
With my mind set on loving me
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
And I'm holy by my own
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
And I'm holy by my own
Yeah, the bad days may come
The lover may leave
The winter may not
Hey, the map of your palms
The temple you be
You're all that you got (say "Amen")
Yeah, the bad days may come (to yourself)
The lover may leave
The winter may not (say "Amen")
Hey, the map of your palms (to yourself)
The temple you be
You're all that you got (say "Amen")
Though I walk through the darkest valley I will fear no love (say "Amen" to yourself)
Oh my smile my mind reassure me I don't need no one (say "Amen" to yourself)
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
With my mind set on loving me
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
With my mind set on loving me
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
And I'm holy by my own
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
And I'm holy by my own
My cup is full up, what I got is enough
Nobody completes me, don't mess with my stuff
My cup is full up, what I got is enough
Nobody completes me, don't mess with my love
Surely, surely, surely, surely goodness and mercy
Shall follow me
Shall follow me
Shall follow me
In Jamila Woods’s song “Holy,” the artist emphasizes the importance of self-love and being content with oneself. In the first verse, Woods asks for her daily bread and for the strength to walk alone ahead. She acknowledges that there may be difficult times, but promises to not be afraid of love. She reassures herself that she does not need anyone else to feel validated and secured. In the chorus, she repeats the phrase “I’m not lonely, I’m alone,” emphasizing that she is at peace with being alone and being her own source of holy light.
The second verse highlights the reality of life: bad days come, people leave, and circumstances may not always be favorable. However, Woods acknowledges that the only person she truly has is herself. The repetition of the phrase “you’re all that you got” emphasizes this point. By the end of the song, Woods’s cup is full, and she has realized that she does not need anyone else to complete her - she is enough on her own. The final lines of the song are a reference to Psalm 23:6, “Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” The song ends on this note of hope and assurance, that even in the darkest moments, we can find peace and contentment within ourselves.
Facts about "Holy":
Line by Line Meaning
Give me today my daily bread
Asking for the bare minimum, just enough to get by
Help me to walk alone ahead
Request to be self-sufficient and independent
Though I walk through the darkest valley I will fear no love
Despite hardships, fear of others will not control my life
Oh my smile my mind reassure me I don't need no one
Finding comfort in oneself and not relying on others for validation
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
Self-love is the priority of the day
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
Clarifying the difference between being solitary versus lonely
And I'm holy by my own
Feeling pure and sacred in one's independence
Yeah, the bad days may come
The lover may leave
The winter may not
Hey, the map of your palms
The temple you be
You're all that you got (say 'Amen')
Acknowledging that difficult times may arise and self-reassurance is necessary
My cup is full up, what I got is enough
Nobody completes me, don't mess with my stuff
Embracing one's self-satisfaction and warning others not to interfere
Surely, surely, surely, surely goodness and mercy
Shall follow me
Shall follow me
Shall follow me
Belief in being deserving of positive energy and optimism for the future
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jamila Woods
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@jasminejohn8215
Give me today my daily bread
Help me to walk alone ahead
Though I walk through the darkest valley I will fear no love
Oh my smile my mind reassure me I don't need no one
[Chorus]
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
With my mind set on loving me
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
With my mind set on loving me
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
And I'm holy by my own
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
And I'm holy by my own
[Bridge 2x]
Ye, the bad days may come
The lover may leave
The winter may not
Hey, the map of your palms
The temple you be
You're all that you got
Though I walk through the darkest valley I will fear no love
Oh my smile my mind reassure me I don't need no one
@elkesanders3985
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
With my mind set on loving on me.
Im not lonely, im alone. And Im holy by my own.
My cup of full
What I got is enough
Nobody completes
Dont mess with my love
Surely surely surely
Goodness and mercy shall follow me
Shall follow me
🙏
@lujain9113
The lyrics:
Give me today my daily bread
Help me to walk alone ahead
Though I walk through the darkest valley I will fear no love
Oh my smile my mind reassure me I don't need no one
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
With my mind set on loving me
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
With my mind set on loving me
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
And I'm holy by my own
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
And I'm holy by my own
Yeah, the bad days may come
The lover may leave
The winter may not
Hey, the map of your palms
The temple you be
You're all that you got (say "Amen")
Yeah, the bad days may come (to yourself)
The lover may leave
The winter may not (say "Amen")
Hey, the map of your palms (to yourself)
The temple you be
You're all that you got (say "Amen")
Though I walk through the darkest valley I will fear no love (say "Amen" to yourself)
Oh my smile my mind reassure me I don't need no one (say "Amen" to yourself)
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
With my mind set on loving me
Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me
With my mind set on loving me
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
And I'm holy by my own
I'm not lonely, I'm alone
And I'm holy by my own
My cup is full up, what I got is enough
Nobody completes me, don't mess with my stuff
My cup is full up, what I got is enough
Nobody completes me, don't mess with my love
Surely, surely, surely, surely goodness and mercy
Shall follow me
Shall follow me
Shall follow me
@marchbaby1986
My interpretation of the song is that she is loving herself and taking care of herself physically, spiritually, and mentally. She is not walking through life feeling lonely although she is not in a relationship. She is not expecting a man to complete her. She is whole. She wants a man who is whole and who will compliment her when the time comes for that.
@MsMeleonie
marchbaby1986 I agree!
@missme4038
marchbaby1986 this a beautiful song and I agree it shows self awareness and it’s good but the lil bras is sending a seductive message that’s all I would say ... holiness is clear !!!
@larhondarobinson8805
Absolutely!!!!
@daphnearmstrong2777
Beautifully written and i agree!
@714steven
you made me cry. lmao this is most def meant for me to read and watch. im in this situation.
@LolaRoxie
I feel refreshed, my skin is glowing, my bad habits have disappeared and I'm eating balanced meals daily just by listening to this song 🙌
@mzicyss2008
😂😂😂😂 I love your comment
@amberblocker4280
Yes sis! Same 🙌🏾😂
@mrsseedoftheday7922
YASSSSSSSSSS FACTS