No Church in the Wild
Jay-Z & Kanye West (Watch The Throne) Lyrics

Human beings in a mob
People often act as a group

What's a mob to a king?
The power of one king exceeds that of a group

What's a king to a god?
A deity's power clearly exceeds that of a king

What's a god to a non-believer?
Someone who doesn't believe in a god questions their supposed influence

Who don't believe in anything?
Non-believers can be skeptical of many things

We make it out alive
Despite the difficulties we face, we still survive

All right, all right
Everything is good

No church in the wild
There is no need for organized religion in this chaotic world

Tears on the mausoleum floor
Grief and sadness in a place of death

Blood stains the Coliseum doors
Violence and death in a historical venue

Lies on the lips of a priest
Religious figures can deceive their followers

Thanksgiving disguised as a feast
The true intentions behind celebratory events can be hidden

Rollin' in the Rolls-Royce Corniche
Displaying wealth in a luxurious car

Only the doctors got this, I'm hidin' from police
Having access to exclusive substances while avoiding the law

Cocaine seats
Car seats made of expensive materials

All white like I got the whole thing bleached
Dressed in white clothing, resembling a blank slate

Drug dealer chic
Appearing fashionable while dealing drugs

I'm wonderin' if a thug's prayers reach
Questioning if someone involved in criminal activity can be truly pious

Is Pious pious 'cause God loves pious?
Asking if being devout is only respected because of a god's favor

Socrates asks, "whose bias do y'all seek?"
Reflecting on the influence of personal bias in decision-making and opinions

All for Plato, screech
Expressing enthusiasm for the teachings of the philosopher Plato

I'm out chere' ballin', I know y'all hear my sneaks
Showing off success and wealth, even in subtle ways

Jesus was a carpenter, Yeezy, laid beats
Comparing one's own artistry to that of a religious icon

Hova flow the Holy Ghost, get the hell up out your seats, preach
Referring to one's self as being holy and encouraging everyone to stand up and listen to their words

I live by you, desire
Being driven by the desire to be with or like someone else

I stand by you, walk through the fire
Sticking with someone through difficult times and challenges

Your love, is my scripture
One's understanding and following of love exceeds any religious text

Let me into your encryption, yeah yeah
Wanting to be part of someone's inner thoughts and emotions

Coke on her black skin made a stripe like a zebra
Drug residue on someone's skin appears as a pattern

I call that jungle fever
Attraction to someone of a different race

You will not control the threesome
Not allowing someone else to dictate what happens between three people

Just roll the weed up until I get me some
Preparing marijuana to smoke while waiting for others to join in

We formed a new religion
Creating a new set of beliefs and practices

No sins as long as there's permission'
Allowing actions to be morally acceptable as long as they're agreed upon

And deception is the only felony
The only immoral act is lying

So never fuck nobody without tellin' me
Always communicate before engaging in sexual activity with others

Sunglasses and Advil
Trying to overcome a hangover with painkillers and sunglasses

Last night was mad real
The previous night was full of excitement and intensity

Sun comin' up 5 a.m.
Morning is approaching

I wonder if they got cabs still
Questioning if there are still taxis available to take one home

Thinkin' 'bout the girl in all-leopard
Remembering a girl wearing leopard print clothing

Who was rubbin' the wood like Kiki Shepard
Recalling a sexual encounter involving rubbing against furniture

Two tattoos, one read "no apologies"
Describing someone's ink with a message of unapologetic behavior

The other said "love is cursed by monogamy"
Another tattoo communicates a belief that love is hindered by being exclusive to one person

That's somethin' that the pastor don't preach
Religious leaders may avoid discussing certain topics and beliefs

That's somethin' that a teacher can't teach
There are some things that cannot be learned in a traditional classroom setting

When we die, the money we can't keep
Money has no value in the afterlife

But we prolly spend it all 'cause the pain ain't cheap, preach
People use money to distract themselves from emotional pain

No church in the wild
There is no organized religion in this chaotic and unpredictable world