The track continues the spiritual themes of the album and features Kanye preaching the message of the Bible. In particular, Kanye addresses his controversial comments on the thirteenth amendment and calls out the Grammys' system, while also name dropping Chief Keef.
The title is also a nod to the expression “on god” – a common phrase in hip hop – which means something like “believe me” or “swear on my life.”
On God
Kanye West Lyrics
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"Accept Him as your Lord and Savior," I replied
Thou shalt love thy neighbor, not divide
I'ma ride, that's on God
His light shine the brightest in the dark
Single mothers know they got my heart
And all my brothers locked up on the yard
You can still be anything you wanna be
Thirteenth amendment, gotta end it, that's on me
He the new commander and the chief
That's on Keef, that's on God
Before the ranch, I had horses in the garage
When the Forbes cover was just a mirage
They had me chasin' statues, that's on pride
Oh my God, Busta said, "That's on Tribe"
When I thought the Book of Job was a job
The Devil had my soul, I can't lie
Life gon' have some lows and some highs
Before the Grammy's ever gave a nod
I wore my heart on my sleeve, I couldn't hide
In '03, they told me not to drive
I bleached my hair for every time I could've died
But I survived, that's on God
I've been tellin' y'all since '05
The greatest artist restin' or alive
That's on L.A. Reid, that's on Clive
That's no Jive, that's on God
Off the 350s He supplied
The IRS want they fifty plus our tithe
Man, that's over half of the pie
I felt dry, that's on God
That's why I charge the prices that I charge
I can't be out here dancin' with the stars
No, I cannot let my family starve
I go hard, that's on God
(Yo Pi'erre, you wanna come out here?)
Okay, okay, okay, okay
The lyrics of Kanye West's song ON GOD are a powerful expression of the artist's faith in God and his personal experiences of God's faithfulness and salvation. The first stanza establishes the theme of the song, with Kanye proclaiming that God is his light in darkness, his all and all, and that he will never turn back from his faith. The second stanza is a call to worship and praise God, with Kanye stating that everyone who has breath should praise the Lord and offer their best to Christ. He acknowledges his own personal relationship with God and how it has strengthened him in his life's journey, including his trials and triumphs. He believes that God's faithfulness is miraculous and that everyone should know Him.
In the third stanza, Kanye makes a bold statement of his faith and invites others to join him in embracing the truth that Jesus brought a revolution when He forgave captives and broke down prisons. He affirms that there is freedom from addiction and that Jesus has his soul. In the final stanza, Kanye professes his gratitude to Jesus for winning the fight and for the blessings He has bestowed upon him, including his family and his home. The repetition of the phrase "That's what God is" reinforces the message of the song and underscores the artist's belief that God is the source of all goodness and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
God is
God is my source of everything, my provider and my sustenance.
My light in darkness, oh
God is the light that guides me through the dark moments of my life.
He, He is my all and all (and I'll never turn back)
God is the center of my life, the one that I rely on, and I will never abandon him.
Everything that hath breath, praise the Lord
God is the object of our worship, no matter who we are or where we come from.
Worship Christ with the best of your portions
We should give our best to God, and worship him with all our heart.
I know I won't forget all He's done
God has done so much for me that I will never forget about it.
He's the strength in this race that I run
God is the source of my strength, and he helps me stay strong in difficult situations.
Every time I look up, I see God's faithfulness
God is faithful, and I can see his faithfulness in everything that I look up to.
And it shows just how much He is miraculous
God's faithfulness is a proof of how miraculous he is.
I can't keep it to myself, I can't sit here and be still
I cannot keep God's goodness to myself, I have to share it with others.
Everybody, I will tell to the whole world, it's Him
I will tell everybody in the whole world about God's greatness.
King of Kings, Lord of Lords
God is the king above all kings, and the Lord above all lords.
All the things He has in store
God has many things in store for us, and we need to trust him to receive them.
From the rich to the poor
God's love and blessings are available to everyone, regardless of their economic status.
All are welcome through the door
Everyone is welcome to come to God and receive his blessings.
You won't ever be the same
Once you encounter God, your life will be transformed forever.
When you call on Jesus' name
Calling on Jesus' name is the key to unlocking God's blessings and transforming your life.
Listen to the words I'm saying
Pay attention to my message, which is about God's love and salvation.
Jesus saved me, now I'm saying
Jesus saved me from my sins, and now I am proclaiming his love and salvation to the world.
And I know, I know God is the force that picked me up
I know that God is the one who helped me overcome my difficulties and lifted me up.
I know Christ is the fountain that filled my cup
Christ is the source of my joy and satisfaction, and he fills my life with goodness.
I know God is alive, yeah
God is not dead, he is alive and active in our lives.
He has opened up my vision
God has opened my eyes to the truth and given me a new perspective on life.
Giving me a revelation
God has revealed his truth to me, and given me a deeper understanding of his love and salvation.
This ain't 'bout a dead religion
My faith in God is not just a set of rules and rituals, it is a living relationship with him.
Jesus brought a revolution
Jesus' message is revolutionary, and it has the power to transform lives and change the world.
All the captives are forgiven
Through Jesus' sacrifice, all of us are forgiven and set free from our sins.
Time to break down all the prisons
It is time to break all the chains of sin, addiction, and negativity in our lives and experience God's freedom.
Every man, every woman
God's message of salvation is for everyone, regardless of their gender, ethnicity or background.
There is freedom from addiction
Through God's power, we can overcome addiction and live a life of freedom.
Jesus, You have my soul
Jesus is the one who has saved my soul, and I have given my life to him.
Sunday Service on a roll
This is a reference to the weekly worship service held by Kanye West's church.
All my idols, let 'em go
We need to let go of all the things that we worship or idolize, and give our lives to God.
All the demons, let 'em know
We need to confront and resist the negative forces in our lives, and know that only God can overcome them.
This a mission, not a show
This is not just a performance or a spectacle, it is a true mission to spread God's love and salvation to the world.
This is my eternal soul
This is not just about my temporal life, it is about my eternal destiny and relationship with God.
This my kids, this the crib
This is not just about me, it is about my family and the environment that I create for them.
This my wife, this my life
My relationship with God affects every aspect of my life, including my marriage and my personal values.
This my God-given right
My faith in God is not a choice, it is a right that has been given to me by God himself.
Thank you, Jesus, won the fight
Through Jesus' sacrifice and victory over sin and death, I have been given the ultimate victory and hope.
That's what God is
God is everything that I have described in this song, and much more. He is the creator, the redeemer, and the sustainer of life.
That's what God is
God deserves all the glory and honor for everything that he has done, and everything that he is.
That's what God is
This is not just a one-time proclamation or confession, it is a lifelong journey of faith and worship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cydel Young, Dijon Isaiah McFarlane, Federico Vindver, Jahmal Gwin, Jordan Timothy Jenks, Kanye West, Michael Cerda
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