Selah
Kanye West Lyrics


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God is King, we the soldiers
Ultrabeam out the solar
When I get to Heaven's gates, I ain't gotta peak over
Keepin' perfect composure
When I scream at the chauffeur
I ain't mean, I'm just focused
I ain't mean, I'm just focused
Pour the lean out slower
Got us clean out of soda
Before the flood, people judge
They did the same thing to Noah
Everybody wanted Yandhi
Then Jesus Christ did the laundry
They say the week start on Monday
But the strong start on Sunday
Won't be in bondage to any man, John 8:33
We the descendants of Abraham
Ye should be made free, John 8:36
To whom the son set free is free indeed
He saved a wretch like me

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, He is wonderful

If you woke then wake up
With Judas kiss and make up
Even with the bitter cup
Forgave my brothers and drank up
Did everything but gave up
Stab my back, I can't front
Still we win, we prayed up
Even when we die, we raise up (hallelujah)
Ain't no wantin', no, we need it
The powers that be done been greedy




We need ours by this evening
No white flag or no treaty
We got the product, we got the tools
We got the minds, we got the youth
We goin' wild, we on the loose
People is lying, we are the truth
Everything old shall now become new
The leaves will be green, bearing the fruit
Love God and our neighbor, as written in Luke
The army of God and we are the truth

Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo

Overall Meaning

In Kanye West's song Selah, he reflects on his Christian faith and his relationship with God. The first verse expresses his conviction that God is the ultimate authority and that he and his fellow believers are like soldiers in God’s army. He believes that his faith in God will lead him to Heaven, where he will not have to look over the gates because he will be welcomed in, owing to his perfect composure or calmness.


The remaining lyrics speak about West’s journey of faith and his confrontation with challenges and doubters. He acknowledges that sometimes his reactions may seem aggressive, but he is merely focused on his beliefs. He also alludes to the betrayal of Jesus by Judas, but he forgives his brothers, even when they stab him in the back. West suggests that greediness and inequality prevail in the world, but he and his fellow believers have the power, tools, and minds to make a change. Moreover, they are honest and represent the truth, and their goal is to follow the teachings of the Bible and spread love and kindness.


Through the repetition of hallelujah, Kanye West emphasizes the redemption and salvation that comes with obeying God's word. The song's title, Selah, comes from a Hebrew word used in the Bible to suggest a reflective pause, calling for the listener to meditate on the hymns' meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

God is King, we the soldiers
Acknowledgement that God is in control and we are his soldiers


Ultrabeam out the solar
To shine brighter and spread positivity across the world


When I get to Heaven's gates, I ain't gotta peak over
Belief that heaven is a place he will reach and not have to doubt his existence


Keepin' perfect composure
To remain calm and collected at all times


When I scream at the chauffeur
Even though he may yell at certain people, it is not meant to be taken personally


I ain't mean, I'm just focused
The things he says are not meant to hurt but rather an indication of how serious he is


Pour the lean out slower
To slow down in life and not engage in destructive activities


Got us clean out of soda
Leave aside frivolous things and focus on what really matters


Before the flood, people judge
A reference to the biblical story of the Great Flood where people were judged for their behavior


They did the same thing to Noah
People have been repeating the same mistakes since the beginning of time


Everybody wanted Yandhi
People are quick to judge and form opinions without really thinking


Then Jesus Christ did the laundry
Through Jesus' sacrifice, people are freed from their sins


They say the week start on Monday
An observation on how people perceive the beginning of the week


But the strong start on Sunday
For those who have faith, the week truly starts on Sunday


Won't be in bondage to any man, John 8:33
A reference to John 8:33 where it is said that true freedom comes from Christ


We the descendants of Abraham
As Christians, they believe they are descendants of Abraham and inherit his promises


Ye should be made free, John 8:36
Another reference to John 8:36 and the belief that true freedom comes from Christ


To whom the son set free is free indeed
A powerful statement on the belief that those who are freed by Christ are truly free


He saved a wretch like me
A reflection on the power of God and the belief that no one is unworthy of salvation


Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Praise to God


Hallelujah, He is wonderful
Continued praise for God


If you woke then wake up
An encouragement to those who are awake to continue being alert and vigilant


With Judas kiss and make up
To forgive and reconcile, even if someone has betrayed you


Even with the bitter cup
Even when life is hard, we should still forgive and love one another


Forgave my brothers and drank up
A testament to the power of forgiveness


Did everything but gave up
To persevere through tough situations


Stab my back, I can't front
Even though he may have been betrayed, he cannot hide the truth or pretend everything is okay


Still we win, we prayed up
With faith and prayer, we will overcome any obstacle


Even when we die, we raise up (hallelujah)
Belief in the resurrection and life after death


Ain't no wantin', no, we need it
A declaration that what they are fighting for is a need, not a want


The powers that be done been greedy
Those in power have been greedy and selfish, contributing to the world's problems


We need ours by this evening
A demand for what they deserve and work for


No white flag or no treaty
A refusal to back down or stop fighting


We got the product, we got the tools
They have the necessary tools and resources to achieve their goals


We got the minds, we got the youth
They have the brains and energy to bring change


We goin' wild, we on the loose
A sense of freedom and rebellion against the norms of society


People is lying, we are the truth
A belief that they are fighting for what is right and true


Everything old shall now become new
A prophecy that the world will change for the better


The leaves will be green, bearing the fruit
A metaphor suggesting a fruitful future


Love God and our neighbor, as written in Luke
A reference to the commandment to love one another


The army of God and we are the truth
A declaration that they are fighting on behalf of God and his truth


Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo
A concluding call of affirmation and enthusiasm




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Wright, Cydel Young, Dexter Mills, Evan Mast, Federico Vindver, Gene Elliott Thornton Jr., Jahmal Gwin, Jeffrey Lavalley, John Boyd, Kanye West, Rennard East, Terrence Thornton, Matthew Sean Leon

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