The song was eventually played in full on August 6, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and it features a verse from Jay Electronica.
The song is about Kanye's faith in Jesus.
Jesus Lord
Kanye West Lyrics
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Now we've been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
We done seen a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
About all I've been through, I wish I was dreaming (Jesus)
Man, it's hard to be an angel when you surrounded by demons (Lord)
I watched so many people leave (Jesus, Lord)
I see 'em change by the season, that's mama's seasonin'
God got you, the devil's watchin', he just peekin' in
I know I made a promise that I'd never let the reaper in (Jesus)
But lately, I've been losing all my deepest friends (Lord)
And lately, I've been swimmin' on the deepest end
It's just drugs, it ain't no hugs, it ain't no love there
You been down so much you don't even know what's upstairs (Jesus)
Suicidal thoughts got you wonderin' what's up there (Lord)
And while they introduce the party, they say it's up there
Too many pills, so much potions, so much pain, too many emotions
And everything that you do good, it just go unnoticed (Jesus)
Did He tell you that you good and just stay focused? (Lord)
Mama, you was the life of the party
I swear you brought life to the party
When you lost your life, it took the life out the party (Jesus)
That woman rode with me like a Harley (Lord)
Visions of my cousin in a cell really scarred me
Movin' to the hood was like signin' up for the army
'Cause they been killin' n- since n- was watchin' Barney (Jesus)
You want dreams to come true? But I have nightmares (Lord)
'Cause if that come to life, then I might not be right here
Been in the dark so long, don't know if the light here
But I'm just reaching for the stars like Buzz Lightyear (Jesus)
And now I'm lightyears ahead of those nightmares (Lord)
I deaded those night terrors when the night clears
And if I talk to Christ, can I bring my mother back to life?
And if I die tonight, will I see her in the afterlife? (Jesus)
But back to reality, where everything's a tragedy (Lord)
And you better have a strategy or you could be a statistic
Little boy dies, he's just one of the mystic
And mama steady crying, 'cause she really the victim (Jesus)
How she's getting high and she's getting addicted (Lord)
And her older boy just stuck with the picture, painted vivid
That's a family portrait, and her daughter just absorbed it
Sixteen, pregnant, baby daddy says she should abort it (Jesus)
But we can't afford it, so she decides to move forward (Lord)
Baby shower time, father didn't show up
Now she just feeling nauseous like she finna throw up
The water flows down her legs, yeah, it's finna go up (Jesus)
A year done went by, her daughter just turned one (Lord)
And she's still dependent on her mom
Big brother in the streets, he went and bought him a gun
He want revenge 'cause the pain, feelin' numb (Jesus)
And her mom still doing drugs 'cause that's the only time she feel loved (Lord)
But is it real love? Do the scars really heal up?
From all the pain that been built up, but they don't feel us (Jesus)
A week done flew by, big bro ridin' then he see the guys (Lord)
Left his little brother on the side, bleeding from the side
He seein' red, it's like he's bleeding through his eyes
To see him dead, the only thing that'll help the grieving up inside (Jesus)
He even let him get the last meal
He done with the streets after this, this his last kill (Lord)
He gotta show him that it's that real
He ran up on him with the pipe like, "N-, stand still" (Jesus)
"You took my brother life, you made my mother cry" (Lord)
"Tell me one reason I shouldn't send you up to Christ"
He said, "Go 'head, take my life, I've seen everything but Christ"
Then big bro just blacked out and all you seen was the light (Jesus, Lord)
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Uh-huh, in the name of the true and living God, the beneficent, the merciful (Hallelujah)
Thank you for bringing me up the rough side of the mountain like Ertugrul (Jesus)
Every knee bowed and every tongue confessed and paid homage (Lord)
To the monk who visited Rothschilds like Thelonious did Pannonica
It's Jay Elec-entendre-nica comin' through your monitor (sheesh)
Back from the great beyond like the Son of Man or the Son of Donda (Jesus)
I never rolled the GXSR or the R6 or the Honda (Lord)
But I flew my Ducati through North America like Wakanda
Earthquakes will strike this nation for what Bush did to Rwanda (facts)
What the Clintons did to Haiti and Downing Street did to Ghana
In Tenochtitlan, they call me Terremoto, El Negro Loco (Jesus)
I shape the tectonic plates of the game if I lay one vocal (Lord)
The God is interstellar while you fellas remain local
My bars is like the pyramid temples of Pacal Votan (Jesus)
As sure as the DOJ confirmed Ezekiel's Wheel (Lord)
That could change the world like Yacub with two pieces of steel
My sword and my microphone, I swore to the Christ's throne
But when you great, they wanna say you took an L, Jose Castillo (Jesus)
I'm in the fight here, fight here, for what seemed like lightyears (Lord)
My rugged cross and thorny crowns squeeze out Christ tears
Thirty pieces of silver clout, my Pierre price tier
It's a war outside, it's a war outside (Jesus)
It's like the last days of Sodom and Gomorrah outside (Lord)
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Now we've been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
We done seen a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
What up, Ye? This Larry Hoover Jr.
First and foremost
I wanna thank you for taking the fight for my father to the Oval Office
You might not have been the only one that could've did that
But you were the one that did do that
And with your assistance, we can continue to let the world take part in this fight
You know, to me, it kinda feels like, me, my mother, my brothers
And my kids have all been incarcerated through this journey
And we haven't even been to jail
We have been looked at, and treated as criminals, for being a part of this family
My father's truth and the reality that he raised me in
Is that he wanted to make a change in this community (tell me if you know someone that needs)
Because the conditions in this capitalist society is what made him
And it's what made the children of today
After twenty-five years of bein' locked down, twenty-three and one
My father has not called any shots
From one of the most secure and segregated prisons in the world
And will not, once released, call any shots for the Gangster Disciples
If my father's intentions were to lead us to death, destruction
Into the hell that he has had to live in for the past twenty-six years?
Man, he would be dead to me
I didn't sign up for that, I didn't stay on this journey this long for that
All my life, man, I've been waitin' for my father to come home
They told me when I graduate eighth grade, he would be home
Then they told me when I graduate from high school, he would be home
I went away to Morris Brown, I graduated, and he still ain't home
Now I'm an adult, and my daughter went away to college and graduated
He's still not home, now even more than that
My son, he graduated eighth grade and we still waitin'
Matter of fact, he hasn't hugged, kissed, or touched any of his grandchildren
And they haven't been able to touch they grandfather
Even though it is not seen that way for some of us, but for many of us
Larry Hoover is a beacon of hope for his community who deserves to breathe free air
Free my father (Jesus), Mr. Larry Hoover Sr. (Lord)
The lyrics to Kanye West's song Jesus Lord are a reflection of the pain and struggles that are pervasive in society. In the opening lines, Kanye reminds his listeners of the importance of Jesus Christ in helping people navigate the trials and tribulations of everyday life. He then delves into his personal experiences, acknowledging the difficulty of remaining true to one's values and beliefs when surrounded by negative influences. Kanye expresses his admiration for his mother and cousin, both of whom played a significant role in his life before their untimely deaths. He also talks about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on individuals and families and the challenges of breaking free from those addictions. Overall, the theme of the song is about seeking redemption and forgiveness through faith and praying for those who need it the most.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Ask if you are aware of anyone who is in need of Jesus or the Lord for guidance and support.
Now we've been through a lot of things
We have experienced many difficult situations and challenges.
We done seen a lot of things
We have witnessed and endured a multitude of events and circumstances.
Been through a lot of things
Have faced numerous trials and hardships.
Sittin' by myself, I'm just thinkin'
Being alone, I contemplate and reflect.
About all I've been through, I wish I was dreaming (Jesus)
Reflecting on the hardships I have faced, I long for those experiences to be mere dreams, not reality, and seek solace in Jesus.
Man, it's hard to be an angel when you surrounded by demons (Lord)
It is challenging to maintain one's virtuous nature when surrounded by individuals who embody negativity and malevolence.
I watched so many people leave (Jesus, Lord)
I have witnessed numerous individuals depart from my life, seeking guidance and assistance from Jesus and the Lord.
I see 'em change by the season, that's mama's seasonin'
I observe people altering their behavior with the passing of time, akin to the seasoning added by a mother to enhance the flavors.
God got you, the devil's watchin', he just peekin' in
God has you under His protection, although the devil continuously monitors and observes your actions.
I know I made a promise that I'd never let the reaper in (Jesus)
I vowed to never succumb to death's grasp, finding solace and strength in Jesus.
But lately, I've been losing all my deepest friends (Lord)
However, recently I have been losing the closest and most meaningful friendships in my life, seeking guidance from the Lord in navigating this loss.
And lately, I've been swimmin' on the deepest end
As of late, I have found myself in the most profound and challenging situations, struggling to stay afloat.
It's just drugs, it ain't no hugs, it ain't no love there
In these difficult times, all that remains is substance abuse, devoid of affection and genuine love.
You been down so much you don't even know what's upstairs (Jesus)
Having faced numerous hardships, you have lost touch with the blessings and guidance that emanate from above, seeking solace in Jesus.
Suicidal thoughts got you wonderin' what's up there (Lord)
Contemplating suicide leads you to question what awaits beyond this life, seeking answers from the Lord.
And while they introduce the party, they say it's up there
While others engage in festivities and revelry, claiming that true happiness and joy can be found above, in the heavens.
Too many pills, so much potions, so much pain, too many emotions
The excessive consumption of pills and potions has led to overwhelming pain and an abundance of emotional turmoil.
And everything that you do good, it just go unnoticed (Jesus)
Your acts of goodness and kindness frequently go unnoticed by others, turning to Jesus for solace and validation.
Did He tell you that you good and just stay focused? (Lord)
Has the Lord conveyed to you that you are indeed good and should remain steadfast in your pursuits?
Mama, you was the life of the party
Mother, you were the one who brought joy and liveliness to every gathering.
I swear you brought life to the party
I sincerely believe that you infused every gathering with an undeniable spirit and vibrancy.
When you lost your life, it took the life out the party (Jesus)
The moment you passed away, the vitality and liveliness was sucked out of every subsequent gathering, finding solace in Jesus during this time of grief.
That woman rode with me like a Harley (Lord)
You, mother, stood by my side in every situation, just like a loyal partner riding alongside on a Harley motorcycle.
Visions of my cousin in a cell really scarred me
The haunting images of my cousin incarcerated in a prison cell deeply affected and left emotional scars within me.
Movin' to the hood was like signin' up for the army
Relocating to a neighborhood riddled with violence and challenges felt akin to enlisting in the military.
'Cause they been killin' n- since n- was watchin' Barney (Jesus)
Because individuals have been killing one another from a young age, even when they were innocently watching children's TV shows like Barney, seeking solace in Jesus during these troubling times.
You want dreams to come true? But I have nightmares (Lord)
You yearn for your dreams to become a reality, but I am haunted by recurring nightmares, seeking guidance from the Lord through this darkness.
'Cause if that come to life, then I might not be right here
Because if those nightmares were to materialize and emerge into my waking life, my very existence could be jeopardized.
Been in the dark so long, don't know if the light here
Having been submerged in darkness for an extended period, I am unsure if there is light present in my life.
But I'm just reaching for the stars like Buzz Lightyear (Jesus)
However, I persistently strive to reach for success and happiness, aiming high like the character Buzz Lightyear, finding solace in Jesus during this pursuit.
And now I'm lightyears ahead of those nightmares (Lord)
Now, I have transcended those harrowing nightmares, having overcome them and finding myself significantly ahead of that darkness, seeking guidance from the Lord.
I deaded those night terrors when the night clears
I vanquished those haunting night terrors when the darkness dissipates, finding solace and relief as daylight emerges.
And if I talk to Christ, can I bring my mother back to life?
If I communicate with Christ, could I possibly resurrect my deceased mother?
And if I die tonight, will I see her in the afterlife? (Jesus)
If I were to perish tonight, would I be reunited with her in the realm beyond death, seeking answers from Jesus about the afterlife?
But back to reality, where everything's a tragedy (Lord)
Returning to the present, where every aspect of life seems to be a tragic event, seeking guidance from the Lord amidst these trying circumstances.
And you better have a strategy or you could be a statistic
It is crucial to have a well-thought-out plan to avoid becoming a mere statistic or casualty in this unforgiving world.
Little boy dies, he's just one of the mystic
When a young boy passes away, he becomes one among the countless tragic tales.
And mama steady crying, 'cause she really the victim (Jesus)
And mother, who constantly weeps, is truly the one who has suffered the most, finding solace in Jesus.
How she's getting high and she's getting addicted (Lord)
Observing how she turns to substance abuse and develops an addiction in an attempt to cope, seeking guidance from the Lord during this challenging time.
And her older boy just stuck with the picture, painted vivid
Her older son is left to grapple with the vivid image of their struggles and pain, unable to escape its impact.
That's a family portrait, and her daughter just absorbed it
It represents an entire family's distressing reality, with her daughter left to internalize and assimilate this portrait of suffering.
Sixteen, pregnant, baby daddy says she should abort it (Jesus)
At the age of sixteen, she finds herself pregnant, while the father of the child insists on terminating the pregnancy, seeking solace in Jesus during this challenging decision.
But we can't afford it, so she decides to move forward (Lord)
However, due to financial constraints, she resolves to proceed with the pregnancy, seeking guidance from the Lord through this difficult choice.
Baby shower time, father didn't show up
During the baby shower celebration, the father of the child fails to make an appearance.
Now she just feeling nauseous like she finna throw up
She experiences intense nausea and discomfort, feeling as if she is on the verge of vomiting.
The water flows down her legs, yeah, it's finna go up (Jesus)
Her water breaks, symbolizing the imminent arrival of the baby, finding solace in Jesus during this pivotal, life-changing moment.
A year done went by, her daughter just turned one (Lord)
An entire year has passed, and her daughter has now celebrated her first birthday.
And she's still dependent on her mom
Yet, she remains reliant on her mother for support and assistance.
Big brother in the streets, he went and bought him a gun
The older brother, involved in street activities, went ahead and purchased a firearm.
He want revenge 'cause the pain, feelin' numb (Jesus)
He desires vengeance as a means of alleviating the pain and emotional numbness he experiences, finding solace in Jesus during this time of turmoil.
And her mom still doing drugs 'cause that's the only time she feel loved (Lord)
Meanwhile, the mother continues to engage in substance abuse as it provides her with a fleeting sense of love and comfort, seeking guidance from the Lord during this cycle of addiction.
But is it real love? Do the scars really heal up?
Yet, one must question the authenticity of this love obtained through drug use and whether the emotional scars truly heal over time.
From all the pain that been built up, but they don't feel us (Jesus)
The accumulated pain and suffering have created an emotional barrier, causing others to be unaware and indifferent to our plight, finding solace in Jesus during this time of neglect and isolation.
A week done flew by, big bro ridin' then he see the guys (Lord)
A week quickly passes, and the older brother encounters the individuals responsible for the pain he has endured while navigating the streets.
Left his little brother on the side, bleeding from the side
He abandons his younger brother, who lies wounded, bleeding profusely from a gunshot wound.
He seein' red, it's like he's bleeding through his eyes
Filled with rage, it feels as though his anger is manifesting physically, causing his eyes to metaphorically bleed.
To see him dead, the only thing that'll help the grieving up inside (Jesus)
Witnessing the death of his brother is the only action that will alleviate the intense grief he experiences deep within, finding solace in Jesus during this period of mourning.
He even let him get the last meal
He even allows his brother's assailant to consume a final meal before the impending act of vengeance.
He done with the streets after this, this his last kill (Lord)
Upon committing this act, he resolves to sever ties with the streets, considering it his final act of revenge and violence.
He gotta show him that it's that real
He feels compelled to prove to his brother's assailant that the threat of violence is very much real.
He ran up on him with the pipe like, "N-, stand still" (Jesus)
Approaching his brother's assailant with a weapon in hand, he confronts him directly, demanding that he remain motionless, seeking solace in Jesus during this moment of confrontation.
"You took my brother life, you made my mother cry" (Lord)
"You robbed my brother of his life, causing immense sorrow for my grieving mother," he confronts his brother's assailant.
"Tell me one reason I shouldn't send you up to Christ"
"Provide me with a single justification as to why I should not deliver you to the afterlife to face judgment before Christ."
He said, "Go 'head, take my life, I've seen everything but Christ"
The assailant despairingly responds, "Go ahead, end my life, as I have witnessed and experienced everything except the salvation found in Christ."
Then big bro just blacked out and all you seen was the light (Jesus, Lord)
At this point, the older brother becomes consumed by rage, losing all control, and all that remains visible is a metaphorical light, possibly representing both the divine presence of Jesus and impending violence, as symbolized by the Lord.
Uh-huh, in the name of the true and living God, the beneficent, the merciful (Hallelujah)
Affirming the invocation and acknowledgment of the true and living God, a compassionate and forgiving deity (Hallelujah).
Thank you for bringing me up the rough side of the mountain like Ertugrul (Jesus)
Expressing gratitude for guiding and leading me through a challenging and tumultuous journey, similar to the character Ertugrul's experiences on the rugged side of a mountain, seeking solace in Jesus.
Every knee bowed and every tongue confessed and paid homage (Lord)
Acknowledging the universal reverence and submission, with every individual bowing their knees and confessing through words of homage and respect, seeking guidance from the Lord.
To the monk who visited Rothschilds like Thelonious did Pannonica
Paying tribute to the monk who encountered the Rothschild family, just as jazz pianist Thelonious Monk interacted with and influenced Pannonica de Koenigswarter, finding solace in the artistry and reverence of these figures.
It's Jay Elec-entendre-nica comin' through your monitor (sheesh)
Introducing myself, Jay Electronica, known for my clever wordplay and insightful commentary, entering your consciousness through your monitor (expressing surprise).
Back from the great beyond like the Son of Man or the Son of Donda (Jesus)
Returning from a transcendental realm like Jesus, also referred to as the Son of Man, or like Kanye West's late mother, Donda, finding solace in Jesus and acknowledging Kanye West's mother.
I never rolled the GXSR or the R6 or the Honda (Lord)
Asserting that I have never ridden motorcycles such as the GXSR, R6, or Honda, finding solace in the acknowledgment and presence of the Lord.
But I flew my Ducati through North America like Wakanda
Instead, I embarked on journeys across North America with my Ducati motorcycle, drawing parallels to the fictional land of Wakanda, finding solace and inspiration in these experiences.
Earthquakes will strike this nation for what Bush did to Rwanda (facts)
Prophesying that this nation will face upheaval and disasters as consequences for the actions of the Bush administration in relation to Rwanda, stating this as factual knowledge.
What the Clintons did to Haiti and Downing Street did to Ghana
Drawing attention to the impact of the Clintons' actions on Haiti, as well as the actions of Downing Street (the British government) on Ghana, highlighting the negative consequences inflicted upon these nations.
In Tenochtitlan, they call me Terremoto, El Negro Loco (Jesus)
Within Tenochtitlan, an ancient city, I am referred to as Terremoto (earthquake), El Negro Loco (the crazy Black man), finding solace in Jesus during these tumultuous times.
I shape the tectonic plates of the game if I lay one vocal (Lord)
My words and voice have the power to greatly influence and reshape the foundation of the industry, analogous to the movement of tectonic plates, seeking guidance from the Lord within this influential position.
The God is interstellar while you fellas remain local
Referring to myself as a godlike figure, transcending the confines of the earthly realm, while others remain limited and confined to their local surroundings.
My bars is like the pyramid temples of Pacal Votan (Jesus)
My lyrical prowess and wordplay are comparable to the grandeur and intricacy of the pyramid temples built by Pacal Votan, finding solace in Jesus during this artistic expression.
As sure as the DOJ confirmed Ezekiel's Wheel (Lord)
Asserting the certainty and legitimacy of Ezekiel's Wheel, affirmed by the Department of Justice (DOJ), finding guidance from the Lord within this proclamation.
That could change the world like Yacub with two pieces of steel
Positing that my impact and influence can be as transformative as Yacub, a figure associated with changing the world through the creation of a new civilization, symbolized metaphorically through two pieces of steel.
My sword and my microphone, I swore to the Christ's throne
Equating my lyrical abilities and microphone with a sword, I have sworn my allegiance and devotion to the throne of Christ.
But when you great, they wanna say you took an L, Jose Castillo (Jesus)
However, when you attain greatness, detractors attempt to undermine your achievements, using Jose Castillo as an example, finding solace in Jesus during these moments of criticism and adversity.
I'm in the fight here, fight here, for what seemed like lightyears (Lord)
Remaining in the midst of the battle, I persistently fight for a cause that has seemed to span an immeasurable amount of time, seeking guidance from the Lord during this enduring struggle.
My rugged cross and thorny crowns squeeze out Christ tears
Symbolizing my burdens and the trials associated with my journey, they evoke tears from Christ, finding solace in Jesus during these moments of emotional exhaustion and pain.
Thirty pieces of silver clout, my Pierre price tier
Despite the allure and clout associated with receiving thirty pieces of silver, it pales in comparison to the value and worth of my divine calling, resembling the tier of value designated by Pierre.
It's a war outside, it's a war outside (Jesus)
The world outside is engulfed in conflict and strife, affirming that Jesus is present within this reality.
It's like the last days of Sodom and Gomorrah outside (Lord)
Comparing the present state of society to the final days of the biblical cities Sodom and Gomorrah, highlighting the depravity and wickedness that permeate the world.
Thank you for bringing me up the rough side of the mountain like Ertugrul
Expressing gratitude for being guided and supported through a challenging and treacherous journey, akin to the experiences of the character Ertugrul on the rugged side of a mountain.
Every knee bowed and every tongue confessed and paid homage
Acknowledging the universal reverence and submission, as every individual humbly bows their knees, confesses, and pays homage.
To the monk who visited Rothschilds like Thelonious did Pannonica
Paying tribute to the monk who encountered the Rothschild family, similar to how Thelonious Monk interacted with and influenced Pannonica de Koenigswarter.
It's Jay Elec-entendre-nica comin' through your monitor
Introducing myself, Jay Electronica, known for my clever wordplay and insightful commentary, entering your consciousness through your monitor.
Back from the great beyond like the Son of Man or the Son of Donda
Returning from a transcendental realm like Jesus, also referred to as the Son of Man, or like Kanye West's late mother, Donda.
I never rolled the GXSR or the R6 or the Honda
Asserting that I have never ridden motorcycles such as the GXSR, R6, or Honda.
But I flew my Ducati through North America like Wakanda
Instead, I embarked on journeys across North America with my Ducati motorcycle, drawing parallels to the fictional land of Wakanda.
Earthquakes will strike this nation for what Bush did to Rwanda
Prophesying that this nation will face upheaval and disasters as consequences for the actions of the Bush administration in relation to Rwanda.
What the Clintons did to Haiti and Downing Street did to Ghana
Drawing attention to the impact of the Clintons' actions on Haiti, as well as the actions of Downing Street (the British government) on Ghana.
In Tenochtitlan, they call me Terremoto, El Negro Loco
Within Tenochtitlan, an ancient city, I am referred to as Terremoto (earthquake) and El Negro Loco (the crazy Black man).
I shape the tectonic plates of the game if I lay one vocal
My words and voice have the power to greatly influence and reshape the foundation of the industry, akin to the movement of tectonic plates.
The God is interstellar while you fellas remain local
Referring to myself as godlike, transcending earthly boundaries, while others remain confined to their local environments.
My bars is like the pyramid temples of Pacal Votan
My lyrical abilities and wordplay are akin to the grandeur and splendor of the pyramid temples constructed by Pacal Votan.
As sure as the DOJ confirmed Ezekiel's Wheel
Asserting the certainty and validity of Ezekiel's Wheel, confirmed by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
That could change the world like Yacub with two pieces of steel
Stating that my impact and influence have the potential to profoundly alter the world, paralleling the transformative effect Yacub allegedly had with two pieces of steel.
My sword and my microphone, I swore to the Christ's throne
Equating my microphone with a sword, I have pledged my allegiance and devotion to the throne of Christ.
But when you great, they wanna say you took an L, Jose Castillo
However, when you achieve greatness, detractors attempt to undermine your accomplishments, using Jose Castillo as an example.
I'm in the fight here, fight here, for what seemed like lightyears
Persisting in the battle for a cause that has seemingly extended for an immeasurable amount of time.
My rugged cross and thorny crowns squeeze out Christ tears
Symbolizing my struggles and burdens, causing tears to flow from Christ's eyes.
Thirty pieces of silver clout, my Pierre price tier
Despite the allure and influence associated with receiving thirty pieces of silver, it pales in comparison to the value and worth designated by Pierre.
It's a war outside, it's a war outside
The external world is engaged in a relentless battle.
It's like the last days of Sodom and Gomorrah outside
The present state of society mirrors the final days of the biblical cities Sodom and Gomorrah in terms of debauchery and immorality.
What up, Ye? This Larry Hoover Jr.
Addressing Kanye West, expressing the artist's identity as Larry Hoover Jr., the son of Larry Hoover.
First and foremost
Prioritizing and emphasizing the following statement or sentiment.
I wanna thank you for taking the fight for my father to the Oval Office
Expressing gratitude to Kanye West for advocating and bringing attention to the cause of Larry Hoover and his efforts to appeal for clemency to the President of the United States in the Oval Office.
You might not have been the only one that could've did that
Acknowledging that Kanye West was not the sole individual capable of undertaking such an endeavor.
But you were the one that did do that
However, you were the one who took the initiative and accomplished it.
And with your assistance, we can continue to let the world take part in this fight
With your support, the global community can continue to engage and participate in this ongoing battle.
You know, to me, it kinda feels like, me, my mother, my brothers, and my kids have all been incarcerated through this journey
From my perspective, it feels as though my family, including myself, my mother, my siblings, and my children, have all become imprisoned in a figurative sense throughout this arduous journey.
And we haven't even been to jail
Interestingly, none of us have actually experienced incarceration in a physical prison.
We have been looked at, and treated as criminals, for being a part of this family
Nevertheless, society has viewed and treated us as if we are criminals purely due to our association with this family.
My father's truth and the reality that he raised me in
The truth and the environment my father cultivated in raising me.
Is that he wanted to make a change in this community (tell me if you know someone that needs)
His genuine intention was to facilitate positive change within this community, prompting the question of whether anyone else knows someone who requires such transformation and support.
Because the conditions in this capitalist society is what made him
This capitalist society's conditions are what shaped his character and circumstance.
And it's what made the children of today
These conditions also influence and impact the present generation of children.
After twenty-five years of bein' locked down, twenty-three and one
After twenty-five years of being imprisoned, with twenty-three hours of daily confinement and one hour of limited freedom per day.
My father has not called any shots
My father has not exerted any influence or control over any actions.
From one of the most secure and segregated prisons in the world
From being incarcerated within one of the most secure and isolated prisons globally.
And will not, once released, call any shots for the Gangster Disciples
Furthermore, upon his eventual release, he will not exercise any authority or control over the Gangster Disciples.
If my father's intentions were to lead us to death, destruction
If my father's intentions were to guide us toward demise and ruin.
Into the hell that he has had to live in for the past twenty-six years?
Toward the same hellish existence he has experienced during his twenty-six years of imprisonment.
Man, he would be dead to me
In that case, I would consider him to be emotionally dead and irredeemable in my eyes.
I didn't sign up for that, I didn't stay on this journey this long for that
I did not willingly agree to be a part of such a fate, and I did not commit to enduring this journey for an extended period with that outcome in mind.
All my life, man, I've been waitin' for my father to come home
Throughout my entire existence, I have yearned and longed for my father's return to our family.
They told me when I graduate eighth grade, he would be home
I received promises that he would be reunited with us upon my completion of eighth grade.
Then they told me when I graduate from high school, he would be home
Then, the assurance was given that he would finally come home after I graduated from high school.
I went away to Morris Brown, I graduated, and he still ain't home
I pursued higher education at Morris Brown College, and even after my graduation, he remains absent in our lives.
Now I'm an adult, and my daughter went away to college and graduated
Now that I am an adult, my own daughter has departed for college, completed her studies, and earned her diploma.
He's still not home, now even more than that
Yet, he is still not present, exacerbating the disappointment and frustration that accompany this prolonged absence.
My son, he graduated eighth grade and we still waitin'
Moreover, my son has successfully completed eighth grade, and yet we continue to wait for his return.
Matter of fact, he hasn't hugged, kissed, or touched any of his grandchildren
In fact, he has not been able to embrace, kiss, or physically connect with any of his grandchildren.
And they haven't been able to touch they grandfather
As a result, his grandchildren have not had the opportunity to interact with and physically connect with their grandfather.
Even though it is not seen that way for some of us, but for many of us
While certain individuals may not perceive the situation in the same manner, it holds true for a significant number of us.
Larry Hoover is a beacon of hope for his community who deserves to breathe free air
Larry Hoover symbolizes a guiding light and source of optimism for his community, and he deserves to experience freedom and breathe unrestricted air.
Free my father (Jesus), Mr. Larry Hoover Sr. (Lord)
Expressing the plea to grant freedom to my father, Larry Hoover Sr., calling upon Jesus and the Lord for assistance and support.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elpadaro Allah, Kanye Omari West, Kasseem Dean, Larry Jr. Hoover, Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Michael Dean, Mike Levy
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[Chorus: Kanye West]
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Now we've been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
He lives in a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
[Verse 1: Kanye West]
Sittin' by myself, I'm just thinkin'
About all I've been through, I wish I was dreamin'
Man, it's hard to be an angel when you surrounded by demons (Jesus)
I watched so many people leave (Lord)
I see 'em change by the season, that's mama's sеasonin'
God got you, the devil's watchin', he just peekin' in
I know I madе a promise that I'd never let the reaper in (Jesus)
But lately, I've been losin' all my deepest friends (Lord)
And lately, I've been swimmin' on the deepest end
It's just drugs, it ain't no hugs, it ain't no love there
You been down so much you don't even know what's upstairs (Jesus)
Suicidal thoughts got you wonderin' what's up there (Lord)
And while I introduce the party, you say it's up there
Too many pills, so much potions, so much pain, too many emotions
And everything that you do good, it just go unnoticed (Jesus)
Did He tell you that you good and just stay focused? (Lord)
Mama, you was the life of the party
I swear you brought life to the party
When you lost your life, it took the life out the party (Jesus)
That woman rode with me like a Harley (Lord)
Visions of my cousins in a cell really scarred me
Movin' to the hood was like signin' up for the army
'Cause they been killin' ** since ** was watchin' Barney (Jesus)
You want dreams to come true? But I have nightmares (Lord)
'Cause if that come to life, then I might not be right here
Been in the dark so long, don't know if the light here
But I'm just reaching for the stars like Buzz Lightyear (Jesus)
And now I'm lightyears ahead of those nightmares (Lord)
I deaded those night terrors when the night clears
And if I talk to Christ, can I bring my mother back to life?
And if I die tonight, will I see her in the afterlife? (Jesus)
But back to reality, where everything's a tragedy (Lord)
You better have a strategy or you could be a statistic
Little boy dies, he's just one of the mystic
And mama steady crying 'cause she really the victim (Jesus)
And she's getting high and she's getting addicted (Lord)
And her older boy just stuck with the picture, painted vivid
That's a family portrait, and her daughter just absorbed it
Sixteen, pregnant, baby daddy say she should abort it (Jesus)
But we can't afford it, so she decides to move forward (Lord)
Baby shower time, father didn't show up
Now she just feeling nauseous like she finna throw up
The water flows down her legs, yeah, it's finna go up (Jesus)
A year done went by, her daughter just turned one (Lord)
And she's still dependent on her mom
Big brother in the streets, he went and bought him a gun
He want revenge 'cause the pain, feelin' numb (Jesus)
And her mom still doing drugs 'cause that's the only time she feel loved (Lord)
Is it real love? Do the scars really heal up?
From all the pain that done built up, but they don't feel us (Jesus)
A week done flew by, big bro ridin' then he see the guys (Lord)
Left his little brother on the side, bleeding from the side
He seein' red, it's like he's bleeding through his eyes
To see him dead, the only thing that'll help the grieving up inside (Jesus)
Even let him get the last meal
He done with the streets after this, this his last kill (Lord)
He gotta show him that it's that real
He ran up on him with the pipe like, "****, stand still" (Jesus)
"You took my brother life, you made my mother cry" (Lord)
"Tell me one reason I shouldn't send you up to Christ"
He said, "Go 'head, take my life, I've seen everything but Christ"
Then big bro just blacked out and all you seen was the light (Jesus, Lord)
[Chorus: Kanye West]
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
[Verse 2: Jay Electronica]
Uh-huh, in the name of the true and living God, the beneficent, the merciful (Hallelujah)
Thank you for bringing me up the rough side of the mountain like Ertuğrul (Jesus)
Every knee bowed and every tongue confessed and paid homage (Lord)
To the monk who visited Rothschilds like Thelonious did Pannonica (Shoo)
It's Jay Elec-entendre-nica comin' through your monitor
Back from the great beyond like the Son of Man or the Son of Donda? (Jesus)
I never rolled the GSXR or the R6 or the Honda (Lord)
But I flew my Ducati through North America like Wakanda
Earthquakes will strike this nation for what Bush did to Rwanda (Facts)
What the Clintons did to Haiti and Downing Street did to Ghana (Jesus)
In Tenochtitlan, they call me Terremoto, El Negro Loco (Lord)
I shake the tectonic plates of the game if I lay one vocal
The God is interstellar while you fellas remain local
My bars is like the pyramid temples of Pacal Votan (Jesus)
As sure as the DOJ confirmed Ezekiel's Wheel (Lord)
I could change the world like Yacub with two pieces of steel
My sword and my microphone, I swore to the Christ's throne
But when you great, they wanna say you took a L, José Castille (Jesus)
I'm in the fight here, fight here for what seemed like lightyears (Lord)
My rugged cross and thorny crowns squeeze out Christ tears
Thirty pieces of silver clout, my Pierre price tier
It's a war outside, it's a war outside (Jesus)
It's like the last days of Sodom and Gomorrah outside (Lord)
[Chorus: Kanye West]
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Now we've been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
He lives in a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
[Outro: Larry Hoover Jr. & Kanye West]
What up, Ye? This Larry Hoover Jr
First and foremost, I wanna thank you for taking the fight for my father to the Oval Office
You might not have been the only one that could've did that
But you were the one that did do that
And with your assistance, we can continue to let the world take part in this fight
You know, to me, it kinda feels like
Me, my mother, my brothers, and my kids
Have all been incarcerated through this journey
And we haven't even been to jail
We have been looked at and treated as criminals
For being a part of this family
My father's truth and the reality that he raised me in
Is that he wanted to make a change in this community (Tell me if you know someone that needs)
'Cause the conditions in this capitalist society is what made him
And it is what made the children of today
After twenty-five years of bein' locked down, twenty-three and one
My father has not called any shots from one of the most secure and segregated prisons in the world
And will not, once released, call any shots for the Gangster Disciples
If my father's intentions were to lead us to death, destruction
Into the Hell that he has had to live in for the past twenty-six years
Man, he would be dead to me
I didn't sign up for that
I didn't stay on this journey this long for that
All my life, man
I've been waitin' for my father to come home
They told me when I graduate eighth grade, he would be home
Then they told me when I graduate from high school, he would be home
I went away to Morris Brown, I graduated and he still ain't home
Now I'm a adult, and my daughter went away to college and graduated
He still not home
Now even more than that, my son, he graduated eighth grade and we still waitin'
Matter of fact, he hasn't hugged, kissed, or touched any of his grandchildren
And they haven't been able to touch they grandfather
Even though it is not seen that way for some of us
But for many of us, Larry Hoover is a beacon of hope for his community
Who deserves to breathe free air
Free my father (Jesus), Mr. Larry Hoover Sr. (Lord)
@carcistan
idk man, I was really messed up by Christianity, but I won’t judge him. It’s a powerful drug/belief system.
It’s the difference between believing that your conscious existence will never, ever end vs. believing that it’s all just over when we die. That’s two honestly awfully intense choices in my opinion (eternal forced existence sounds like the ultimate nightmare, but permanent death is pretty heavy too).
I can totally understand the things that you become convinced of and do to reinforce whichever of those sounds better to you. If life has been hard, and you miss people who’ve passed, maybe it’s easier to think with rosy vision about that concept (unending existence).
But if you’ve recently been in pain or think signing up for eternal anything is a bit too much, then that’s a whole other thing.
I’m amazed more people don’t think about this implication of Christianity.
@raphaelbudzmatres7766
"And if I talk to Christ, can I bring my mother back to life?
And if I die tonight, will I see her in the afterlife?"
Man...... hope your doing well now kanye, wish you the best
@JPianobeats
https://youtu.be/E5H3WEUwTEk
@gottabezenn
Your mother is happy up there, she could be looking at you right now. She is waiting for you and will be proud if you put your life at your best condition.
@pancakesversus
What a beautifully underrated comment ❤️
@JPianobeats
https://youtu.be/E5H3WEUwTEk
@JPianobeats
https://youtu.be/E5H3WEUwTEk
@hinselbw2200
"if I talk to Christ will I bring my mother back to life? and if I die tonight will I see her in the afterlife?"
Got me thinking of my mom 💔 rest easy Ma
@ghaithghazi6748
That's the whole thought I've been having through the Album and thankfully my lady is alive and well. But I just can't imagine the day I'll lose her.
Rip to your mother and to Donda.
@maalltte
Rest In Peace!
@obbymillion
I don't know how I'll handle things when my mom will be gone and I don't even wanna think about it. That's hard man.
May your mom rest in peace 🙏