The official music video premiered alongside the song on September 18, 2020. It also stars actress Ryan Destiny to play Justin’s love interest, while Chance is also present, but only for his verse.
Holy
Justin Bieber Lyrics
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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
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
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, I WROTE THIS MYSELF, 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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@asillynamegoeshere
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.
@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 😇
@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.
@yancarpm4479
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 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 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
[Justin Bieber {Chance the Rapper}:]
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}
[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 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 (Yes)
If you make it to the water, He'll part the clouds (Uh)
I know He made you a snack like Oscar Proud (Mwah)
Suffer it to be so now gotta clean it up (Ooh)
Formalize the union in communion, He can trust (Woo)
I know I ain't leavin' you like I know He ain't leavin' us (Ah)
I know we believe in God, and I know God believes in us
[Justin Bieber:]
'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 ho-ho-ho-holy
@Juniorgrimes
look I’m not gonna bs you guys, I’m the real life joker, I’m well aware of my mental illness, ive commited more despicable crimes than the most heinous catholic priest and corrupt politicians put together, I don’t try to hide it, I’m in the process of directing my very own porno soon, I don’t care about anything so long as the world falls apart and I can take everyone with me
you will NOT stop me, you can’t and have NOTHING to threaten me with, i just Luv seeing people suffer and laugh at others demise, i may be childish but I’m NOT to be trifled with, i may have seen too many movies as a kid but I learned more there than I have in any private school I got kicked out of
i have issues, yes, I have abandonment issues, extreme social anxiety, and am constantly ignored so this movie (joker) I went to see it and it really spoke to me, it reflected everything I was going through, minus being OVERLY pathetic. so one day I just let it all go and liberated myself and have since not looked back, not to sound like a school shooter or anything but I’ve never felt happier about accepting the madness. I’m a modern day philosopher if you ask me rather than a madman
dont try to roast me, I got diamond hard skin, funnily enough that’s not the only thing that’s hard 😈
any questions ? DM my instagram 👇
@juniortheegomaniac_ 🔥 s s
@judyb8018
This is the real Justin...welcome back from the edge. Praise God. Never sell your soul for fame and money. Its an illusion. Love is the only thing in life that matters.
@crazyvideos5556
Holy 9D Version https://youtu.be/WxxxQz_-cJk
@dajia4787
Damn right Judy
@asillynamegoeshere
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.
@xuanphatvo2007
https://youtu.be/vSzgh4LISEw
@jagadhishdailpalli237
I love you
@harshitmishra7181
2010: Baby Baby
2015: Sorry Sorry
2020: Holy Holy
Yes Bieber has grown up
@rashidsaidqulov4593
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@Squeaks707
2019 yummy yummy
@nathalieurbina4045
And... Yummy, Yummy 🤣