This song was debuted during the finale of the third and final Donda Listening Party, held in Kanye’s hometown of Chicago, in which he was set on fire inside of a replica of his childhood home. He then reenacted his wedding to Kardashian, which could be interpreted as Kanye burning his past and bringing forth the life he has always wanted with Kardashian.
The Deluxe Verison features Tyler, The Creator.
Come To Life
Kanye West Lyrics
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(I, I thank God for-)
Here go all your problems again (I thank God)
Three, two, one, you're pinned (I thank God)
Uncle, now he back in the pen' (He's done for me, hallelujah)
Auntie shut down again (hallelujah)
Did she finally come to life? (Thank you, Jesus)
Ever wish you had another life?
Ever wish you had another life?
Don't you wish the night would go long?
I've been feelin' low for so long
I ain't had a high in so long
I been in the dark for so long
Night is always darkest 'fore the dawn
Gotta make my mark 'fore I'm gone
I don't wanna die alone
I don't wanna die alone
I get mad when she gone
Mad when she home
Sad when she gone
Mad when she home
Sad when she gone (lose it right now, go, spirit that wants to run)
Floatin' on a silver lining (in the name of Jesus)
Yeah, you know where to find me, ridin' on a silver lining
And my God won't deny me, tell the Devil, "Get behind me"
All the stars are aligned, lift me up every time
You know exactly where to find me
(Hallelujah, thank you, Jesus, hallelujah, hallelujah)
Did those ideas ever really come to life?
Make it all come to life
Make it all come to life
Prayin' for a change in your life
Well, maybe it's gon' come tonight
Sadness settin' in again
Three, two, one, you're pinned
Uncle, right back in the pen'
Tell me how auntie been
Took your thoughts and penciled 'em in
Should've wrote 'em down in pen
And maybe they'll come to life
And maybe they'll come to life
Sadness settin' in again
Three, two, one, you're pinned
Uncle, right back to the pen'
Tell me how auntie been
Thoughts, you had penciled 'em in
Probably should've wrote 'em in pen
And maybe they'll come to life
They could finally come to life
They could finally come to life
You know where to find me, they cannot define me
So they crucify me, how so fazed when I leave?
Come and purify me, come and sanctify me
You the air that I breathe, the ultra-ultralight beam
Bought a gift to Northie, all she want was Nikes
This is not about me, God is still alive, so I'm free
Floatin' on a silver lining, floatin' on a silver lining
So when I'm free, I'm free
The song "Come to Life" by Kanye West is a reflective piece that talks about the struggles of life and the hope of taking control and changing things. The song's introduction line "My soul cries out, "Hallelujah" and I thank God for saving me" highlights the theme of faith and gratitude. The lyrics touch on various themes like problems, the desire for another life, the darkness in life before the dawn, the fear of dying alone, and the wish that ideas and dreams could come to life.
The line, "Night is always darkest 'fore the dawn," stands as a metaphor to showcase the idea that the toughest time of one's difficulties comes just before a breakthrough. He goes on to express his fear of dying alone and how it motivates him to make his mark in life, leaving a legacy. However, the recurring lyric "they could finally come to life" offers hope that things may change for the better.
The chorus highlights a call to faith, with phrases such as "Hallelujah" and "praying for change in your life" highlighting the idea of seeking divine intervention. Kanye also reminisces about penning thoughts and thinking about what could have been if they were written in pen.
Line by Line Meaning
My soul cries out, "Hallelujah" and I thank God for saving me
Expressing gratitude towards God for saving them
Here go all your problems again (I thank God)
Acknowledging recurring problems and thanking God for being there
Three, two, one, you're pinned (I thank God)
Feeling trapped and helpless, but thanking God regardless
Uncle, now he back in the pen' (He's done for me, hallelujah)
Relieved that someone was saved, while they're in prison, by God
Auntie shut down again (hallelujah)
Celebrating that another person has been saved or revived
Did she finally come to life? (Thank you, Jesus)
Wondering if someone has finally come back to life with the help of Jesus
Ever wish you had another life?
Questioning if there is something better than their current situation
Don't you wish the night would go long?
Expressing a desire for positive moments to last longer
I've been feelin' low for so long
Sharing that they've been feeling down for a while
I ain't had a high in so long
Expressing a lack of happiness or good times in a while
I been in the dark for so long
Feeling lost and unable to find light in their life
Night is always darkest 'fore the dawn
Believing in the idea that things will get better
Gotta make my mark 'fore I'm gone
Feeling the urgency to leave a mark or legacy before they die
I don't wanna die alone
Expressing fear of dying without someone by their side
I get mad when she gone
Feeling upset or angry when someone they love is not around
Mad when she home
Feeling frustrated or bothered when someone they love is around
Sad when she gone
Feeling emotional or empty when someone they love is not around
Floatin' on a silver lining (in the name of Jesus)
Experiencing moments of joy in the name of Jesus
Yeah, you know where to find me, ridin' on a silver lining
Feeling confident and happy with their current situation
And my God won't deny me, tell the Devil, "Get behind me"
Believing in their faith and being strong against evil forces
All the stars are aligned, lift me up every time
Feeling like everything is going their way and that they are being supported from above
Did those ideas ever really come to life?
Questioning if their ideas and dreams have actually been successful
Prayin' for a change in your life
Asking for a change in their life situation or circumstances
Sadness settin' in again
Feeling overwhelmed with sadness once again
Tell me how auntie been
Inquiring about the well-being of someone named "auntie"
Took your thoughts and penciled 'em in
Assuming that their thoughts were not important enough to be written in pen
And maybe they'll come to life
Hoping that their thoughts and ideas will come to fruition
You know where to find me, they cannot define me
Being confident in who they are and where to find them
So they crucify me, how so fazed when I leave?
Feeling misunderstood or hurt when they leave
Come and purify me, come and sanctify me
Asking for purity and sanctity from God
You the air that I breathe, the ultra-ultralight beam
Giving praise to God and acknowledging Him as their source of light and life
Bought a gift to Northie, all she want was Nikes
Giving a gift to someone named "Northie" who wanted Nike shoes
This is not about me, God is still alive, so I'm free
Putting the focus on God and being grateful for their freedom
Sadness settin' in again
Feeling overwhelmed with sadness once again
Thoughts, you had penciled 'em in
Reflecting on their thoughts and ideas
Probably should've wrote 'em in pen
Realizing the importance of their thoughts and ideas and wishing that they were written in pen
They could finally come to life
Hoping that their thoughts and ideas will finally come to fruition
You know exactly where to find me
Being confident in where to find them
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Walsh, Jeffrey Bhasker, Kanye Omari West, Malik Yusef, Mark Carl Stolinski Williams, Mike G. Dean, Raul Cubina, Warryn S. II Campbell
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[Intro]
My soul cries out Hallelujah and I thank God for saving me
I thank God for...
[Chorus]
Here go all your problems again (I thank God)
Three, two, one, you're pinned (I thank God)
Uncle now he back in the pen' (Hallelujah)
Auntie shut down again
Did she finally come to life? (Thank you, Jesus)
Ever wish you had another life?
Ever wish you had another life?
Ever wish you had another life?
[Verse 1]
Don't you wish the night would go numb?
I've been feelin' low for so long
I ain't had a high in so long
I been in the dark for so long
Night is always darkest 'fore the dawn
Gotta make my mark 'fore I'm gone
I don't wanna die alone
I don't wanna die alone
I get mad when she gone
Mad when she home
Sad when she gone
Mad when she home
Sad when she gone (Loosen right now, the spirit that wants to run)
Floatin' on a silver lining (In the name of Jesus)
Yeah, you know where to find me, ridin' on a silver lining
And my God won't deny me, tell the Devil, "Get behind me"
And all the stars are aligned, lift me up every time
You know exactly where to find me
[Interlude]
Hallelujah (Thank you, Jesus)
Hallelujah (Yes)
Hallelujah...
[Pre-Chorus]
Did those ideas ever really come to life?
Make it all come to life
Make it all come to life
Prayin' for a change in your life
Well, maybe it's gon' come tonight
[Chorus]
Sadness settin' in again
Three, two, one, you're pinned
Uncle right back in the pen'
Tell me how auntie been
Took your thoughts and penciled 'em in
Should've wrote 'em down in pen
And maybe they'll come to life
And maybe they'll come to life
Sadness settin' in again
Three, two, one, you're pinned
Uncle right back to the pen'
Tell me how auntie been
Thoughts, you had penciled 'em in
Probably should've wrote 'em in pen
And maybe they'll come to life
They could finally come to life
They could finally come to life
[Verse 2]
You know where to find me, they cannot define me
So they crucify me, how so fazed when I leave?
Come and purify me, come and sanctify me
You the air that I breathe, the ultra-ultralight beam
Brought a gift to Northie, all she want was Nikes
This is not about me, God is still alive, so I'm free
Floatin' on a silver lining, floatin' on a silver lining
So when I'm free, I'm free
@squalay3601
this sounds like the final song ever, the sound of everything ending but in a good and calm way, like you’re content with everything that’s ever happened and you’re assending into the heavens
@lancetanui3438
Do this with just your voice
@lmao9526
kanye really the greatest of all time mane
@toongamer2810
@@lmao9526 fr fr, when I go I bet I'll have some song like this playing in my head. But for now we can all just enjoy this great music together
@jeelianbb6405
To me it's about righting your wrongs before you go, like finally making those ideas come to life
@rubbingmikelitoris
Sing it squalay
@mdntlatommy9602
Ye really sat in that room making 5 beats a day for 3 summers. Now here he is burning it down in front of millions. So incredibly profound I’m moved to tears. Honestly.
@ItsLangston
The house in this performance was a replica of the real house which is still up. Still very powerful and profound!
@shelviehenry5415
👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@electricsoldierporygon6690
@@ItsLangston no shit