Keep My Spirit Alive
Kanye West KayCyy Westside Gunn & Conway The Machine Lyrics


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Ooh-ooh-ooh
Keep my spirit alive
Keep my spirit alive, alive

More than enough
You can take it all, but the Lord on my side
The spirit won't die-ie
Oh, oh, all my life, yeah
Is in His hands, so I don't stress, I pray and strategize

Yo, flushed the work just in time and they raided
Thank God (thank God)
Screamin' through the GT roof like, we done made it (skrrt)
Thank God (thank God)
Hundred round drum didn't jam when my shooter try spray it
Thank God (thank God) (brrr)
Dropped a thousand grams, got two thousand grands when we waited
Thank God (thank God)
I was facin' fifteen and I beat it (and I beat it)
Just spent about twenty up at Neimans (up at Neimans)
Did two-hundred in a Demon (in a Demon, skrrt)
I'm the illest n-, and I mean it (and I mean it)
My homie droppin' bodies for no reason (boom, boom, boom)
Now his kids see him on the weekends (argh)
Got the baking soda for the remix (remix)
Millionaires on, I can see it

More than enough
You can take it all, but the Lord on my side
The spirit won't die-ie
Oh, oh, all my life, yeah
Is in His hands, so I don't stress, I pray and strategize

Yeah, don't hate me 'cause my heart is full of love




No weapon formed against me 'cause I'm covered in the blood
Layin' in the hospital when I got shot, fam
Mama prayed for me, said she left it in God's hands, yeah
So I'ma leave it in God's hands
Everything I'm doin' now is God's plan
Doctor said I wouldn't walk no more, now I stand
Then I ran, here I am, Machine

Keep my spirit alive
More than enough
You can take it all, but the Lord on my side

Well, between a mix of bad schools with the fast-food
Bad had tools and a bad mood
If you don't turn to a lil' Gotti they gon' drain all the strength in your lil' body
They turned me into a lil' Gotti, uh, yeah
Not Wakanda but Wakanda is kinda like what we 'bout to make
And who gon' make it? Kan', duh
Who the squad? Donda
Who the mom? Donda
Who can see? Don, duh, get Don C
Who needs practice? I don't do rehearsals
And I don't do commercials 'cause they too commercial
Give it all to God and let Jesus reimburse you
She said "You in the studio with who? I'ma hurt you"
How I'm forty-two and you got a curfew?
How nerves dictate how they gon' curve you?
Quiet all the cordialness
We walk in God's spiritual ordinance
We know the blacks, the orphans, refused to be runaways
Rebel, renegade, must stay paid

More than enough
You can take it all, but the Lord on my side
The spirit won't die-ie
Oh, oh, all my life, yeah
Is in His hands, so I don't stress, I pray and strategize

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Keep My Spirit Alive" by Kanye West, KayCyy, Westside Gunn, and Conway the Machine carry a strong spiritual tone. The theme of the song revolves around the importance of holding onto one's faith and relying on higher power in difficult times. The song highlights the artists' struggles, their encounters with tough situations, and how they overcame them through faith and prayers.


The opening lines, "Keep my spirit alive, alive," serve as a strong message of hope and resilience. Through these lines, the artists seek to remind people to hold onto their faith and believe in the power of spirituality. The lyrics suggest that no matter what happens, a person's spirit can be kept alive as long as they have faith and trust in God.


The song's rap verses highlight the artists' personal struggles and how they have relied on their faith to overcome them. We can see examples of this where Conway the Machine raps about how his mother's prayers helped him walk again after he was shot. Westside Gunn's verses talk about his run-ins with the law but always thanks God for pulling him through. Throughout the song, the artists stress the importance of faith, turning to Jesus in their struggles, and strategizing to make their lives better.


Overall, "Keep My Spirit Alive" is an uplifting song that stresses the importance of relying on faith and spirituality to overcome life's difficulties.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh-ooh-ooh
Soulful exclamation that sets the mood for the song


Keep my spirit alive
Request to keep the positive energy inside alive


Keep my spirit alive, alive
Repeated request to keep the positive energy inside alive


More than enough
Acknowledgement that there is abundance in life


You can take it all, but the Lord on my side
Ultimate faith in God that with Him by side, nothing can be completely lost


The spirit won't die-ie
The inner power or soul will never perish completely


Oh, oh, all my life, yeah
The entirety of life


Is in His hands, so I don't stress, I pray and strategize
A spiritual approach to facing life's challenges, knowing that God is in control and a combination of prayer and careful planning is the key to success


Yo, flushed the work just in time and they raided
Narrating a close call when drugs were almost found during a police raid


Thank God (thank God)
Grateful to God for saving the situation


Screamin' through the GT roof like, we done made it (skrrt)
Celebrating a successful escape with excitement and enthusiasm


Hundred round drum didn't jam when my shooter try spray it
Expressing relief that the gun worked perfectly when needed the most


Dropped a thousand grams, got two thousand grands when we waited
Success in drug dealing even after waiting for some time


I was facin' fifteen and I beat it (and I beat it)
Came out of a prison sentence of 15 years victorious


Just spent about twenty up at Neimans (up at Neimans)
Spent money shopping at a high-end store called Neimans


Did two-hundred in a Demon (in a Demon, skrrt)
Drove at high speed in a car model called Demon


I'm the illest n-, and I mean it (and I mean it)
Claiming to be the best rapper out there and not just saying it, but meaning it


My homie droppin' bodies for no reason (boom, boom, boom)
Revealing a friend who kills people for no specific reason


Now his kids see him on the weekends (argh)
The consequences of being in jail - only being able to see family on weekends


Got the baking soda for the remix (remix)
Ingredients for different drug recipes are available for making variations of the same drugs


Millionaires on, I can see it
Positive visualization of becoming a millionaire


Yeah, don't hate me 'cause my heart is full of love
Addressing haters with a request not to judge because of the pure intentions in the heart


No weapon formed against me 'cause I'm covered in the blood
Having the faith that God's love will protect against any harm


Layin' in the hospital when I got shot, fam
Narrating a painful past event of getting shot and being hospitalized


Mama prayed for me, said she left it in God's hands, yeah
A mother's faith in God's ability to heal and protect her child even in a dire situation


So I'ma leave it in God's hands
Deciding to have faith and trust in God's guidance


Everything I'm doin' now is God's plan
Life's path being led by God


Doctor said I wouldn't walk no more, now I stand
Overcoming a physical disability that doctors claimed was permanent


Then I ran, here I am, Machine
Not only standing but running and becoming successful


Well, between a mix of bad schools with the fast-food
Growing up in a hostile environment with limited resources


Bad had tools and a bad mood
Being forced to adapt to bad situations and sometimes leading to a negative outlook


If you don't turn to a lil' Gotti they gon' drain all the strength in your lil' body
Turning to the drug dealing business because of the lure of quick money


They turned me into a lil' Gotti, uh, yeah
Becoming a drug dealer and imitating the notorious John Gotti


Not Wakanda but Wakanda is kinda like what we 'bout to make
Taking inspiration from the fictional country of Wakanda in the movie Black Panther to create something similar or better in real life


And who gon' make it? Kan', duh
Kanye West claiming he has the power and influence to create an innovative society


Who the squad? Donda
Referring to his late mother and her influence on his life


Who the mom? Donda
Repeating his mother's name and the importance she continues to play in his life


Who can see? Don, duh, get Don C
Taking inspiration from someone named Don C, who has the skill to visualize the future


Who needs practice? I don't do rehearsals
Claiming to have enough talent that doesn't require additional practice


And I don't do commercials 'cause they too commercial
Refusing to participate in commercialization of art because it goes against the essence of true creativity


Give it all to God and let Jesus reimburse you
The significance and peace of mind in leaving all worries to God and believing that He will provide


She said "You in the studio with who? I'ma hurt you"
Being on the receiving end of a jealous lover's threat and disapproval over spending time in the studio


How I'm forty-two and you got a curfew?
Complaining about being an adult with parental curfew guidelines


How nerves dictate how they gon' curve you?
Questioning the impact of fear on an individual's actions and limitations


Quiet all the cordialness
Dropping the polite attitude and emphasizing seriousness


We walk in God's spiritual ordinance
Living life according to God's teachings and commandments


We know the blacks, the orphans, refused to be runaways
Empowering marginalized groups and instilling confidence in them that they have the strength to stand up and not run away from challenges


Rebel, renegade, must stay paid
Choosing to be a rule-breaker and a nonconformist, but still embracing wealth and success as important accomplishments.


Keep my spirit alive
Final emphasis to not let the inner power dwindle and continue to strive for positivity


More than enough
Final confirmation of abundance in life despite struggles


You can take it all, but the Lord on my side
Final testament to ultimate faith in God and his power to make anything possible


The spirit won't die-ie
Final conclusion that the inner power will always remain alive and never fade away




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kanye Omari West, Lawrence Krsone Parker

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Lyrics
[Intro: Kanye West & KayCyy]
Ooh, ooh
Keep my spirit alive
Keep my spirit alive, alive

[Chorus: Kanye West]
More than anything
You can take it all, but the Lord on my side
Spirit won't die, die
Oh, oh, my life
Is in His hands, so I don't stress, I pray and strategize

[Verse 1: Westside Gunn]
Yo
Flushed the work just in time and they raided, thank God (Thank God)
Screamin' through the GT roof like ****, we done made it, thank God (Thank God)
Hundred-round drum didn't jam when my shooter tried to spray it, thank God (Thank God)
Couple thousand grams, got two thousand grands when we waited, thank God (Thank God)
I was facin' fifteen and I beat it (And I beat it)
Just spent about twenty up at Neimans (Up at Neimans)
Did two hundred in a Demon (In a Demon, skrrt)
I'm the illest ** and I mean it (And I mean it)
My homie droppin' bodies for no reason (Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom)
Now his kids see him on the weekends (Ah)
Got the baking soda for the remix (Remix)
Millionaires on, I can see it

[Chorus: Kanye West]
More than anything
You can take it all, but the Lord on my side
Spirit won't die, die
Oh, oh, my life
Is in His hands, so I don't stress, I pray and strategize

[Verse 2: Conway the Machine]
Yeah, don't hate me, 'cause my heart is full of love
No weapon formed against me 'cause I'm covered in the blood
Layin' in the hospital when I got shot, fam
Mama prayed for me, said she left it in God's hands, yeah
So I'ma leave it in God's hands
Everything I'm doin' now is God's plan
Doctor said I wouldn't walk no more, now I stand
Then I ran, here I am, Machine

[Chorus: Kanye West]
Keep my spirit alive, alive
More than anything
You can take it all, but the Lord on my side

[Verse 3: Kanye West & Royce da 5'9"]
Well, between a mix of bad schools with the fast food
Bad had tools and a bad mood
If you don't turn to a lil' Gotti, they gon' drain all the strength in your lil' body
They turned me into a lil' Gotti, uh, yeah
Not Wakanda but Wakanda is kinda like what we 'bout to make
And who gon' make it? Kan', duh
Who the squad? Donda
Who the mom? Donda
Who can see? Don, duh, get Don C
Who needs practice? I don't do rehearsals
And I don't do commercials, 'cause they too commercial
Give it all to God and let Jesus reimburse you
She said "You in the studio with who? I'ma hurt you"
How I'm forty-two and you got a curfew?
How nerves dictate how they gon' curve you?
Quiet all the cordialness
We walk in God's spiritual ordinance
We know the Blacks, the orphans refused to be runaways
Rebel, renegade, must stay paid

[Chorus: Kanye West]
More than anything
You can take it all, but the Lord on my side
Spirit won't die, die
Oh, oh, my life
Is in His hands, so I don't stress, I pray and strategize



All comments from YouTube:

@IsaacTendo

Appreciate this version while it’s here...

@jacksondill11

This version is much better

@dslasher24x

I just peeped. Why he did that :(

@diogoferreira4564

I literally don't mind that much. I was used to Kaycyy but Kanye snaps too. I like Kanye singing. He doesn't have a good voice for that but every time he tries to sing it slaps

@p1xelized

downloaded the old album dw

@Rakshay223

Just got took down😒

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@ToneTunez

RIP To Kaycyys beautiful vocals on the hook...

@yopierreyouwannacomeouther7231

tf you mean rip,it still there he just update it

@whoisdannyy1290

@@yopierreyouwannacomeouther7231 Kanye is on hook now sadly

@OZZY-4U

Sounds better with Kanye otherwise sounds to similar to violent crimes on ye album

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