Holy
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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I hear a lot about sinners
Don't think that I'll be a saint
But I might go down to the river, uh
'Cause the way that the sky opens up when we touch
Yeah, it's makin' me say

That the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy
On God
Runnin' to the altar like a track star
Can't wait another second
'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Feels so holy

I don't do well with the drama
And no, I can't stand it bein' fake
No, no, no, no, no, no-no-no
I don't believe in nirvana
But the way that we love in the night gave me life
Baby, I can't explain

That the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy
On God
Runnin' to the altar like a track star
Can't wait another second
'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Feels so holy

They say we're too young and
The pimps and the players say, "Don't go crushin'"
Wise men say, "Fools rush in"
But I don't know (ah-ah, ah, ah)
They say we're too young and
The pimps and the players say, "Don't go crushin'"
Wise men say, "Fools rush in"
But I don't know (Chance the Rapper, ah)

The first step pleases the Father
Might be the hardest to take
But when you come out of the water
I'm a believer, my heart is fleshy
Life is short with a temper like Joe Pesci
They always come and sing your praises, your name is catchy
But they don't see you how I see you, Parlay and Desi
Cross, Tween, Tween, Hesi' hit the jet speed
When they get messy, go lefty, like Lionel Messi
Let's take a trip and get the Vespas or rent a jet-ski
I know the spots that got the best weed, we goin' next week
I wanna honor, wanna honor you
Bride's groom, I'm my father's child
I know when the son takes the first steps, the Father's proud
If you make it to the water He'll part the clouds
I know He made you a snack like Oscar Proud
Suffer it to be so now gotta clean it up
Formalize the union in communion He can trust
I know I ain't leavin' you like I know He ain't leavin' us
I know we believe in God and I know God believes in us

'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy
On God
Runnin' to the altar like a track star
Can't wait another second
On God
Runnin' to the altar like a track star
Can't wait another second
On God
Runnin' to the altar like a track star
Can't wait another second




'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Feels so holy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Justin Bieber's song "Holy" tell the story of a relationship that is rooted in faith and love. The opening lines, "I hear a lot about sinners / Don't think that I'll be a saint," suggest that the singer is aware of his imperfections and shortcomings, but still desires to connect with something greater than himself. That search leads him to the river, where he and his partner touch and the sky seems to open up.


The chorus emphasizes the holiness and sacredness of their relationship, suggesting that it is something that is bigger than either of them. The repeated refrain of "feels so holy" conveys the idea that their love is a spiritual experience, not just a physical or emotional one. The line "Runnin' to the altar like a track star" suggests that they are eager to formalize their commitment to each other in a religious or spiritual context.


The song also includes a verse by Chance the Rapper, in which he reflects on the challenges and rewards of faith. He acknowledges that taking the first step toward a spiritual connection can be difficult, but ultimately fulfilling. The final chorus repeats the message that their love is holy and worth running toward.


Overall, "Holy" is a song about seeking a deeper connection with something greater than oneself, whether that be faith, love, or both. Its lyrics emphasize the sacredness and beauty of a relationship that is grounded in these values.


Line by Line Meaning

I hear a lot about sinners
I have heard many stories about those who do wrong


Don't think that I'll be a saint
I don't think I will be perfect and sinless


But I might go down to the river, uh
But I might seek forgiveness and start anew


'Cause the way that the sky opens up when we touch
When we're together, it feels like the world opens up and anything is possible


Yeah, it's makin' me say
It's making me feel something strong


That the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
The way you embrace me feels extraordinary and special


Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy
It feels like a divine and pure experience


On God
I swear by God / This is the truth


Runnin' to the altar like a track star
I can't wait to fully commit to this love and relationship


Can't wait another second
I am impatient to make this commitment


I don't do well with the drama
I don't handle conflict and theatrics well


And no, I can't stand it bein' fake
I hate when things aren't genuine and authentic


I don't believe in nirvana
I don't believe in a state of enlightenment or perfect peace


But the way that we love in the night gave me life
But the way we love at night makes me feel alive and fulfilled


Baby, I can't explain
I can't fully describe the way I feel


They say we're too young and
People criticize and doubt our relationship because of our age


The pimps and the players say, "Don't go crushin'"
Experienced men warn me not to fall too hard or get hurt


Wise men say, "Fools rush in"
Some say that we are moving too fast and making a mistake


But I don't know (ah-ah, ah, ah)
But I don't agree / But I don't care


The first step pleases the Father
Taking the first step towards faith or change pleases God


Might be the hardest to take
It might be difficult and require effort


But when you come out of the water
But when you come out of the river or baptismal


I'm a believer, my heart is fleshy
I believe in God and my heart is emotional and human


Life is short with a temper like Joe Pesci
Life is brief and unpredictable, especially with a fiery personality like Joe Pesci's


They always come and sing your praises, your name is catchy
People will come and celebrate you, your name is memorable


But they don't see you how I see you, Parlay and Desi
But they don't see the real you like I do, as individuals named Parlay and Desi


Cross, Tween, Tween, Hesi' hit the jet speed
Basketball moves and speed to escape or move forward


When they get messy, go lefty, like Lionel Messi
When things get messy, change up and do something unexpected like soccer player Lionel Messi


Let's take a trip and get the Vespas or rent a jet-ski
Let's go on an adventure with Vespas (motorbikes) or jet-skis


I wanna honor, wanna honor you
I want to respect and cherish you


Bride's groom, I'm my father's child
I am a groom, marrying into a family, but also resemble and follow my own father's example


I know when the son takes the first steps, the Father's proud
I know that when a son takes a step forward in faith or growth, their father is proud and pleased


If you make it to the water He'll part the clouds
If you make it through the trials and reach a certain point, God will provide relief and guidance


I know He made you a snack like Oscar Proud
I know He created you to be a delight, like the character Oscar Proud from the TV show


Suffer it to be so now gotta clean it up
To overcome suffering, we must embrace it and then work to heal and repair


Formalize the union in communion He can trust
In order to create a trustworthy and sacred partnership, we must respect and honor God's role in it


I know I ain't leavin' you like I know He ain't leavin' us
I know I won't abandon you just as I know God won't forsake us


I know we believe in God and I know God believes in us
I know we have faith in God and I know God has faith in us


Feels so holy
This love and relationship feels pure and divine


On God
I swear by God / This is the truth


Runnin' to the altar like a track star
I am eager and enthusiastic to make a lifelong commitment to you


Can't wait another second
I am impatient to make this commitment


On God
I swear by God / This is the truth


Runnin' to the altar like a track star
I am eagerly and wholeheartedly committing to a lifetime with you


Can't wait another second
I am impatient and desperate to start our journey together


'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Because of the way you embrace me, with overwhelming love and devotion


Feels so holy
This love and relationship feels pure and divine




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Jones, Chancelor Bennett, Jonathan Bellion, Jorgen Michael Odegard, Justin Drew Bieber, Michael Pollack, Steven Franks, Tommy Brown

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@bogotbored

Don't be deceived this man is nothing godly. He is not turned to Christ nor is a born again believer. And I have a quite a few reasons why I believe my statement is true.

1. He's loved by the world because he is of the world. (John 15:19)

2. The lyrics are clearly directed to his wife
A few examples of that may include:

"I don't believe in nirvana
But the way that we love in the night gave me life" (I don't think that any song directed to God would imply such a thing.)

"I know the spots that got the best weed, we goin' next week" (I don't think that any true Born again believer would willingly sin and encourage others to do it too.)

"Runnin' to the altar like a track star" (... We are covered by the blood of Jesus Christ for our sins not by the blood of dead animals anymore. To obey is better than sacrifice. (1 Samuel 15:22) )


In conclusion... Jesus Christ is coming soon for His bride and anyone who does not make themselves ready (revelation 19:7) will be left behind with the rest for the great seven year tribulation with the church. Run to Jesus and may God lead you, in Jesus's name amen.



@justritahmoshe3215

Justin Beiber, Chance the Rapper,
Y'all have made me so emotional.
I felt so weak before, so this song is real intentional
God knew what he was doing when he put this in my news feed,
This song has really blessed my heart. It has, indeed.
I was here many hours ago and I am here now
I think you can probably see how
You have sent us all a message,
Taught us all a lesson,
Hope God can bless y'all so much when we get to Heaven.
Everything you do, and everything you said,
I'm serious right now, you guys have made my day.
Time zones are different, you know, cause I am in Botswana,
But I feel so blessed, so hot like I'm in the sauna.
Thank you for your love, and the blessing that you've shared
Chance the Rapper, Justin Beiber, I wave my hands up in the air. 😊
I was watching this 15 hours ago, watched it for a while,
This song is making me reflect deeply on all the past times,
Everything I have is everything I'm grateful for,
Cause I never know when I will not have that precious gem anymore.
Things are hard, things are tough, rough times don't feel the same
But all these moments in our lives can be smoothened by God's name.
I've felt the pain, felt the shame, but I've never had enough
Of God's everlasting righteousness, his everlasting love.
Take the lyrics as a message that you will instill
Now use me as a button saying "Dayumn!! I got chills!"



@allengraham9459

The rapture is near, Prophecies are being fulfilled all around us. I encourage everyone to get right with Jesus Christ! Believe in him and what he did for our sins. also REPENT and turn away from our wicked ways.

There will be a day when millions of people will disappear (babies, kids, husbands, wives and grandparents.) When this happens it'll create total fear and chaos... Food&water will become scarce...looting, car accidents, blood shed in the streets. Know this, when that day comes it was Jesus Christ that came and picked up the believers into heaven. All who are left behind will be faced with a great deception which unfortunately most will fall for.

I'm well aware that everyone has their own beliefs and religions. This message is here for everyone to read and remember for when that day comes you know what to do. First and foremost Accept Jesus Christ into your life and REPENT and encourage others & inform many to what just happened so that they can do the same.

-Do NOT Accept the Mark of the Beast at all cost.
-Anyone who accepts Christ will be frowned upon..ultimately you will have to die for Jesus or somehow endure till the end.

May God Bless each and every one of you! Please don't take this message lightly. This day is coming.



@ivang.668

If you are reading this, remain hopeful, healthy, safe, and stay strong. Together we are stronger and we'll overcome 2020's adversities soon with resilience and resistance. During these dark times there is always hope in the middle of the fear. There are good news: God promises to be with you because he loves you. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life" John 3:16. I just want to let everyone know that Jesus loves you with a passion and its never too late to put your trust in him. Cast all your burdens on Jesus because he cares for you. If you've got pain
He's a pain taker
If you feel lost
He's a way maker
If you need freedom or saving
He's a prison-shaking Savior
If you've got chains
He's a chain breaker.
Don't let your heart be troubled in these times.
I wish you the best day.



@zank1249

Just a little explanation for those who don't (really) know about God's love and Jesus' sacrifice for us.
If I ask you:
-Have you ever lied?
-Have you ever stolen?
-Have you ever used the name of God in vain?
-Have you ever disrespected your parents?
-Have you ever killed someone?
Etc.

The answer for all of us is probably yes to at least one of these questions. According to the 10 commandments, if you did commit those acts you are then a liar, a thief, a blasphemor, a murderer etc.

If you were in Court (God being the judge) to be judged for these crimes, would you be held innocent or guilty ? Guilty.
Based on those crimes what would be the sentence? Heaven or hell? Hell.

But is there a way for you to be exonerated? YES!

Jesus is the answer. He paid your fine and made you free. Indeed, by being crucified, Jesus took all the sins of the world (all of my sins, all of your sins) on his shoulders.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

What does all that mean?
It is not the law nor our good deeds that will save us and make us just to God. There's no amount of work that we can do to deserve to be saved.  We are all so flawed even though we try to be good. We are all sinners. But God not only wants to give us a purposeful and meaningful life on this earth but also eternally. How can you live this reality? You just have to accept Jesus's sacrifice, repent from your sins and follow God. It is totally free! You don't have to go confess your sins to the priest to be saved, you don't have to pray 5 times a day to be saved, you don't have to be perfect! All God wants, is to have a genuine relationship with you. Real christianity is not a religion. It is a RELATIONSHIP with God. All you need to do is to have faith in him and repent.

And of course, if you accept Jesus in your life, you will still sin. We are all human and weak. But trust me, you will experience a love that will totally transform you and that will give you a peace that nothing in this world can offer you.
And if you sin, just recognize it and ask God to change your heart and he will. He freed me from an addiction to pornography and drugs. Nothing is impossible for him. He wants and he can transform you [but only if you let him do]!

God knows YOU completely and loves you totally, and this void in your heart and in your life is him inviting you to seek him and to surrender everything to him. We were created for so much more than this earth! His promise for everyone without exception: "If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me" (Jeremiah 29:13). I met him, and thousands and thousands of people have also genuinely met him.

God is not a Myth, Jesus is not just a historical figure. He is more than alive and he wants you to experience his love and mercy!

No matter who you are, no matter what you've done, God wants you to know that he loves you so much. He died on the cross for you! And he doesn't want anyone to perish but have eternal life.

"The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)

And if you turned away from God because of a religion, a church or someone, know that even though they said they talked on behalf of God, it doesn't mean what they told you was true. Many religion and people transform God's Word for whatever reasons (money, Political reasons etc.) But don't listen to them, just look at God's Word.

Finally he gave us free will. Therefore I don't want to force you to believe in anything. I just want you to know that you have nothing to lose searching for him but genuinely everything to win. Be blessed 😇



@cessnablizzard400

LYRICS:

I hear a lot about sinners
Don't think that I'll be a saint
But I might go down to the river
'Cause the way that the sky opens up when we touch
Yeah, it's making me say

That the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy
On God
Runnin' to the altar like a track star
Can't wait another second
'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me feels so holy

I don't do well with the drama
And no I can't stand it being fake (No, no, no, no, no, no no no)
I don't believe in nirvana
But the way that we love in the night gave me life
Baby I can't explain

That the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy
On God
Runnin' to the altar like a track star
Can't wait another second
'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me feels so holy

They say we're too young and
The pimps and the players say, "Don't go crushing"
Wise men say fools rush in
But I don't know
They say we're too young and
The pimps and the players say, "Don't go crushing"
Wise men say fools rush in
But I don't know (Chance, the Rapper)

The first step pleases the Father
Might be the hardest to take
But when you come out of the water
I'm a believer
My heart is fleshy
Life is short with a temper like Joe Pesci
They always come and sing your praises
Your name is catchy
But they don't see you how I see you
Parlay and Desi
Cross, Tween, Tween, Hesi hit the jet speed
When they get messy
Go lefty, like Lionel Messi
Let's take a trip and get the Vespas
Or rent a jetski
I know the spots that got the best weed
We goin' next week
I wanna, I wanna honor you
Bridegroom, I'm my Father's child
I know when the son takes the first steps, the Father's proud
If you make it to the water He'll part the clouds
I know He made you a snack like Oscar Proud
Suffer it to be so now
Gotta clean it up
Formalize the union in communion He can trust
I know I ain't leaving you like I know He ain't leaving us
I know we believe in God and I know God believes in us

'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy
On God
Runnin' to the altar like a track star
Can't wait another second
On God
Runnin' to the altar like a track star
Can't wait another second
On God
Runnin' to the altar like a track star
Can't wait another second
'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me feels so holy



@iammark8614

Testimony Part#3
We Are One...
I had a dream that I was on a mountain with, Jesus. There was a huge valley below. I was in front of Him, and I was wearing shiny silver armor, on my chest and a very long and bright white robe underneath. I had a double edged sword in my hands as I held the hilt, as it was facing the ground between my legs, as if I was on guard facing, the valley below. My back was facing the Lord, and I could see the Lord, in my mind, as if I was staring at, Him. Across the valley below, there was a black, empty void, of evil. It was like a huge evil wall of cloud. It was coming towards us and it told me to step aside. My right arm extended and my right hand pointed at it, with no hesitation and the most powerful, deep, commanding, thunderous voice, boomed out of my mouth, ”WEEEEEEE ARRRRRRRRE ONNNNNNNNNE!” I, immediately opened my eyes, because the voice was so powerful and the second, I became conscious, I heard the same powerful voice saying... ”ONNNNNNNNNNE!” as I, was sitting up in my bed pointing at my wall and the walls vibrating. My wife was awakened and heard the voice coming out of me. There is no possible way for a human, to make that tone and sound. I found out in scripture….

***… that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.” (John **17:21*-23)**

I never knew the word then, as I am learning now. I was awakened to see the truth and He, is the truth. I was reborn of the Spirit on November 25, 2016. It was an amazing feeling and a heavenly scent, I will never forget. I have felt the HOLY SPIRIT tingle and my hairs rise on my body before, but not like this. I felt love, a love so perfect and pure. A love so divine and beautiful that I pray I never forget. It filled my entire body, every molecule of my very being. I smelled a scent of purity, if that makes sense? Like an aroma of flowers or something so fresh. I smell it when I am in prayer and my 3 year old, has told me, it comes from me, haha. I don't know, but all that I, was before, was gone and is gone. All my pain, anger, loss, emptiness, rage and not knowing love, because my heart was sealed with a wall of stone...anything and everything that is not from God, was gone. I tried to listen to my heart as my wife explained for me to do and silence my mind. God speaks through our heart and soul and the enemy speaks through your mind. So I laid down to listen to my heart and silence my mind and I was awake, but closed my eyes...then I saw this white light, as I saw the heavens open up in my bedroom ceiling and this beautiful living light appeared in the shape of a Dove, that was wavering towards me. I quickly opened my eye's and closed them, open, closed, open, closed and it was getting closer and bigger. I then could see it was alive and as it wavered, to best describe it, how it moved,  with the opening and closing of His wings.  With each waver, I felt that same exact feeling of love, of mercy and grace fill me, like a heartbeat. It filled me and was renewing and rewiring me. I finally fell asleep and I woke up, completely at peace and with a tickled feeling of love and fluttering in my soul. All that was there, that was negative was gone. I got up and was speaking to my wife and I turned on the tv and there was a boxing match on and the second I saw that, I had to turn my head, I grew very nauseous and almost threw up. I then asked the, Lord what, He wanted me to read, in the bible and I was brought to (Ephesians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, Jude then Revelations) And now I am reading the bible from beginning to end. As from the epistles and gospel of Ephesians, and every book I read, I felt as if the the Saints, were speaking, we're speaking directly to me, especially everything that myself and family have endured. My family and self are truly here, because of God's, love, mercy and grace. We have experienced God's, miracles, His LOVE and His, MERCY and have testimonials, that I am told, are prophetic. We have seen battles in the heavens and the enemy in various ways, which are "of old". I give all my love and praise to God, in the name of Jesus, for protecting us and loving us. We are only alive and here, because of God the Father's love and mercy, For the love and mercy of Jesus Christ the Son of God and God, the Holy Spirit's love and mercy. For God, is love and His, love is so beautiful. Thank you Father, in your precious son's name, Jesus. Amen.

We were told to tell the world...REPENT. KNOW THE WORD. HE "JESUS", IS COMING... SOON
myself and family have denounced the Catholic church and all man's religion*



@justritahmoshe3215

I was watching this 15 hours ago, watched it for a while,
This song is making me reflect deeply on all the past times,
Everything I have is everything I'm grateful for,
Cause I never know when I will not have that precious gem anymore.
Things are hard, things are tough, rough times don't feel the same
But all these moments in our lives can be smoothened by God's name.
I've felt the pain, felt the shame, but I've never had enough
Of God's everlasting righteousness, his everlasting love.
Take the lyrics as a message that you will instill
Now use me as a button saying "Dayumn!! I got chills!"



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All comments from YouTube:

@moodymia2157

He was lost, but now he's found.
Was blind but now he sees. Keep the faith JB ❣️

@drewbiebs

That's heartwarming ✨

@Msvictor74

Amazing grace song right

@pamelagallaspie3966

I'm so thankful that God shows up and filled him with love and prayers 🙏❤God the hollly spirit 🙏is in Justin that will never 🙏🙌❤go away from his life thankfully 🙏for him keeping up with the good news 🙏God is good all the time ⏲️prayers is the

@tonyschmitt2508

I wrote this song because I love god

@praisethelord9210

@@Msvictor74 It's actually scripture out of the bible. John Chapter 9 is about a blind man who was blind since birth. Jesus healed him and gave him his sight back! Hallelujah ❤️ I was lost but now I'm found is from the gospel of Luke. It's about a son leaving his father (God) to run away and spend all his money on women and wild living. Sinning in a major way. Once the son lost everything. He felt so bad and he repented and went back home to his father (God) and his father was so happy to have him back home! The father wrapped his arms around the boy and loved him and threw a party for him!

Amazing right??!? It's a parable that explains God's mercy! Nothing can separate us from the love of God! As long as we pour out our hearts to God and ask for His forgiveness. He WILL forgive us every time! He has forgiven me and saved me and loved me more than I could ever imagine. God said in the bible that even if your own mother and father abandons you. That He never will!

I love you brother! God loves you so much

@freddylrobinson888

Man, I'm so proud of Justin. Glory to God 🙏🏾🙌🏾💯🕊

@bodoorhakami

❤❤❤ I’m also so proud of him and how he survived the horror of the music industry. Justin truly loves god and god may always protect those who cherish and believe in him❤❤

@AjithKumar-kn5dz

God bless you

@bIoxycoIa

Amen ❤ glory to god ✊🏽✝️ god bless you

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