God's Test
Kanye West Lyrics

It's power in the name, it's power in the-
The name holds immense power and significance

It's power in the-, It's power in the name
Even when the name is not fully spoken, it still holds power

It's power in the name
The name carries great authority and influence

It's all yeah, yeah, yeah
Everything is full of affirmation and agreement

Tryna hold me hostage, oh, yeah, yeah
Someone is attempting to control and confine me against my will

(yeah, uh) This is God's test, oh, yeah, yeah (yeah, uh)
This situation I'm facing is a test from God

This is for the projects, oh, yeah, yeah
This is dedicated to those living in impoverished neighborhoods

(yeah, uh) Different kind of moshpit, oh, yeah, yeah
This is a unique and intense situation or environment

(yeah, uh) devil held me hostage
The devil has been keeping me captive

(Devil held me hostage, yeah)
I have been constrained and controlled by the devil

(Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah) Avoiding all the pit falls
I am actively avoiding all the potential traps and dangers

When they let the chihuahuas mix Up with big dogs
When they allow small, insignificant things to coexist with powerful forces

(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) This a test, this a test
This situation I'm in is unquestionably a test

I gotta pass though, pass though
I must successfully overcome this test

(Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah) I can't even be a, asshole, black hole
I refuse to be a negative, selfish, and destructive individual

(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Sharks in the midst of tadpoles
Dangerous and powerful individuals surrounded by weaker individuals

(Tadpoles, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah) Followed all of the guidelines
I have meticulously adhered to all the instructions and rules

(Guidelines, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah) Won't He get it done on time?
Will He not accomplish it within the allocated time?

(Yee, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) This is how we land it, right here in Atlanta
This is how we successfully conquer and achieve things, specifically in Atlanta

Southside, David Banner (yeah) We don't wanna
Representing the southern area of Atlanta, we don't want any trouble

(Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah) We don't wanna get into it
We do not want to engage in any conflict or disagreement

Every time I get into it I can't lie and say I didn't do it
Whenever I find myself involved, I can't deny my responsibility

Yeah, I was late, I was truant (I) I can't lie and say I didn't do it (I)
Yes, I was delayed, I was absent without permission, I cannot deny it

Even the Methodists tryna see What my method is
Even religious practitioners are curious about my approach or technique

Prayer the most important meal Like breakfast is
Prayer is the most crucial and necessary activity, just like breakfast is for sustenance

God's state the biggest state like Texas is
God's authority and dominion surpasses everything, just like Texas is the largest state

Made to double deficit's and the licenses
Designed to multiply shortages and authorizations

Run up a number, best it Is, that's the evidence, yeah
Achieving a high score, surpassing it, that's the proof

Censors presidents, that's the evidence, yeah
Suppresses or controls presidents, that's the proof

(I) that's the evidence, yeah
I am the proof of that

Movin' on up, ain't stoppin' With them Jeffersons, no
Progressing and advancing, just like the Jeffersons, without stopping

(I) Tryna hold me hostage, oh, yeah, yeah
Someone is attempting to control and confine me against my will

This is God's test, oh, yeah yeah
This situation I'm facing is a test from God

This is for the projects, oh, yeah, yeah
This is dedicated to those living in impoverished neighborhoods

Different kind of moshpit, oh, yeah, yeah
This is a unique and intense situation or environment

Devil held me hostage, oh, yeah, yeah
The devil has been keeping me captive

Devil held me hostage (Devil held me hostage, yeah)
I have been constrained and controlled by the devil

Try to hold me hostage, oh, yeah, yeah (Uh)
Attempting to control and confine me against my will

This is God's test, oh, yeah, yeah
This situation I'm facing is a test from God

Okay I showed up, and showed out (Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
I made an appearance and left a strong impression

For dead homies, poured out
In memory of deceased friends, poured something out as a sign of respect

My partner havin' pains he claim That's why he take a Perc a lot
My friend is experiencing emotional distress, which he believes is alleviated by taking Percocet frequently

(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Someone never broke your heart
Suggesting that someone has never caused you emotional pain

Only hittin' certain spots Starin' at the stars
Targeting specific areas and gazing at the stars in contemplation

I saw angels playing a guitar (yeah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
I witnessed angelic beings creating beautiful music with a guitar

This for the old block, oh, yeah (Oh, yeah)
Dedicated to the previous neighborhood or community I grew up in

My momma put the deed up for folks bail (Folks bail)
My mother used the property deed to secure someone's release from jail

Used to get the work at a whole sale
I used to acquire the merchandise at a wholesale price

That's back when my office was the hotel (Uh)
During that time, my place of business was a hotel

I promised this, who raised y'all?
I made a commitment to this, who raised you?

Who's son is this? (Who's son is this?)
Whose child is this?

My role model used to sell a 36 (A brick)
The person I looked up to used to sell a significant amount of drugs

And rock the crucifix with Cartiers and gold teeth (Alright)
They wore religious symbols along with luxurious jewelry

The trappers down the street
Those involved in drug dealing nearby

From where Creflo preach
Referring to the area where pastor Creflo Dollar delivers sermons

Ain't sell dope, dope, man it sold me
I did not sell drugs, but rather, the drug culture influenced and dominated my life

If I was from Colorado, I'd know how to ski
If I were from Colorado, I would have the knowledge and skills to ski

If I was from Hawaii, I'd know how to surf
If I were from Hawaii, I would be proficient in surfing

But I'm from the trenches of Atlanta
However, I come from the poverty-stricken and challenging neighborhoods of Atlanta

I know how to work blood on my shirt
I am familiar with hard labor and the physical toll it takes

He got hit right next to me (Next to me)
Someone was shot or injured in close proximity to me

I don't get REM, I don't sleep that good (I don't sleep) i'm a phone addict
I struggle with achieving deep sleep and I am addicted to my phone

Told my pills don't make me do it (Don't do it)
I remind myself that medication should not control my actions

Chain smoking just before I graduated school (I did)
Engaging in excessive smoking right before completing my education

On promethazine, I was mean, I was foolish
Under the influence of promethazine, I acted aggressively and made poor decisions

See me with a double cup It must be a reunion
If you see me holding a cup with two compartments, it indicates a gathering or reunion

And where I'm from you gotta put Your mind in the gym
In my neighborhood, you need to exercise and strengthen your mind

You gotta be strong when you Surrounded by a sin, let's do it
You must be mentally resilient and steadfast in the face of temptation and wrongdoing, let's proceed