Ultralight Beam
Kanye West Feat. Chance The Rapper The-Dream Kelly Price & Kirk Franklin Lyrics


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I'm tryna keep my faith
We on an ultralight beam
We on an ultralight beam
This is a God dream
This is a God dream
This is everything
This is everything
Deliver us serenity
Deliver us peace
Deliver us loving
We know we need it
You know we need it
You know we need it
That's why we need you now, oh, I
Pray for Paris
Pray for the parents
This is a God dream
This is a God dream
This is a God dream
We on an ultralight beam
We on an ultralight beam
This is a God dream
This is a God dream
This is everything
Everything (Thing, thing, thing)

I'm tryna keep my faith
But I'm looking for more
Somewhere I can feel safe
And end my holy war
I'm tryna keep my faith

So why send oppression not blessings?
Why, oh why'd you do me wrong? (More)
You persecute the weak
Because it makes you feel so strong
(To save) Don't have much strength to fight
So I look to the light
(War) To make these wrongs turn right
Head up high, I look to the light
Hey, cause I know that you'll make everything alright
And I know that you'll take good care of your child
Oh, no longer am afraid of the night
Cause I, I look to the light

When they come for you, I will shield your name
I will field their questions, I will feel your pain
No one can judge
They don't, they don't know
They don't know
Foot on the Devil's neck 'til it drifted Pangaea
I'm moving all my family from Chatham to Zambia
Treat the demons just like Pam
I mean I fuck with your friends, but damn, Gina
I been this way since Arthur was anteater
Now they wanna hit me with the woo wap, the bam
Tryna snap photos of familia
My daughter look just like Sia, you can't see her
You can feel the lyrics, the spirit coming in braille
Tubman of the underground, come and follow the trail
I made Sunday Candy, I'm never going to hell
I met Kanye West, I'm never going to fail
He said let's do a good ass job with Chance three
I hear you gotta sell it to snatch the Grammy
Let's make it so free and the bars so hard
That there ain't one gosh darn part you can't tweet
This is my part, nobody else speak
This is my part, nobody else speak
This little light of mine
Glory be to God, yeah
I'mma make sure that they go where they can't go
If they don't wanna ride I'mma still give them raincoats
Know what God said when he made the first rainbow
Just throw this at the end if I'm too late for the intro
Ugh, I'm just having fun with it
You know that a nigga was lost
I laugh in my head
Cause I bet that my ex looking back like a pillar of salt
Ugh, cause they'll flip the script on your ass like Wesley and Spike
You cannot mess with the light
Look at lil Chano from 79th

We on an ultralight beam
We on an ultralight beam
This is a God dream
This is a God dream
This is everything
Everything

I'm tryna keep my faith
But I'm looking for more
Somewhere I can feel safe
And end my holy war

Father, this prayer is for everyone that feels they're not good enough
This prayer's for everybody that feels like they're too messed up
For everyone that feels they've said "I'm sorry" too many times
You can never go too far when you can't come back home again




That's why I need
Faith, more, safe, war

Overall Meaning

The song “Ultralight Beam” by Kanye West is about searching for faith, peace, and love in a dark world. The lyrics reflect an individual's struggle with their faith and the need for God's guidance and blessings. The chorus “We on an ultralight beam, This is a God dream, This is everything” is a depiction of hope and ultimate faith in God’s power. The song further highlights the need to pray for peace for oppressed people, pray for the parents and the nation, and support each other in difficult times. The song also encompasses the message of hope and redemption in the face of hardships.


In conclusion, the lyrics of “Ultralight Beam” reflect the search for hope and faith in a world full of darkness and turmoil. Kanye West collaborated with other famous artists like Chance The Rapper, The-Dream, Kelly Price & Kirk Franklin to create this soulful and emotional masterpiece, which became a chart-topping hit. The song has been received positively by fans and critics alike, and it continues to inspire and motivate people.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm tryna keep my faith
Despite life's struggles, I'm trying to hold on to my beliefs.


We on an ultralight beam
We're basking in the glory of God's love and blessings.


This is a God dream
Everything happening is a God-given dream and destiny.


This is everything
The current moment is everything we need right now.


Deliver us serenity
We pray for peace and calmness in our lives.


Deliver us peace
We seek immediate tranquility and quietness in our existence.


Deliver us loving
We ask for an abundance of love and affection to surround us.


We know we need it
We're aware of what we need and yearn for it.


You know we need it
Not just us, but God also knows what we require.


That's why we need you now, oh, I
We require God's help right now, and that's why we're praying.


Pray for Paris
We're requesting God's help for the people of Paris in their trying times.


Pray for the parents
We're asking for God's strength and support for all the parents facing difficulties.


But I'm looking for more
Despite having faith, I'm still searching for something more substantial.


Somewhere I can feel safe
A place or moment where I can feel protected and secure.


And end my holy war
To end the inner struggle between my beliefs and doubts.


Why, oh why'd you do me wrong?
Asking God why some negative situations occurred in life.


You persecute the weak
God, why do you let the strong overpower the weak and defenseless?


Because it makes you feel so strong
God, perhaps you're letting them do it to make them feel powerful.


So I look to the light
When things get tough, looking towards the light is the only way out.


Head up high, I look to the light
I'm keeping my chin up, and finding hope in the light.


Hey, cause I know that you'll make everything alright
I trust that God will make everything okay in the end.


When they come for you, I will shield your name
I'll protect you and keep you hidden from those who seek to harm you.


No one can judge
No one can criticize your actions or beliefs.


They don't, they don't know
People don't genuinely understand the intricacies of our lives and feelings.


Foot on the Devil's neck 'til it drifted Pangaea
We'll fight through anything and everything.


I'm moving all my family from Chatham to Zambia
I'm making moves to keep my family safe and secure.


My daughter look just like Sia, you can't see her
My daughter looks just like me but remains unseen by the world.


Tubman of the underground, come and follow the trail
I'm leading the way for others to follow in my steps.


I met Kanye West, I'm never going to fail
Collaborating with Kanye is the key to success.


Let's make it so free and the bars so hard
Let's create something so amazing and unique that it'll be unforgettable.


This is my part, nobody else speak
This part belongs solely to me, don't interrupt.


This little light of mine
My faith is a small light that guides me.


Glory be to God, yeah
All the praise goes to God.


I'mma make sure that they go where they can't go
I'll take people to places they can't reach themselves.


If they don't wanna ride I'mma still give them raincoats
Even if they refuse my help, I'll still provide protection.


Just throw this at the end if I'm too late for the intro
If I'm too late, place this at the end.


Ugh, I'm just having fun with it
I'm just joking around and enjoying myself.


You know that a nigga was lost
You know I was messed up and in a bad place.


I laugh in my head
I'm finding humor in my thoughts.


Cause I bet that my ex looking back like a pillar of salt
My past relationships are insignificant and meaningless now.


Ugh, cause they'll flip the script on your ass like Wesley and Spike
The tables can turn on you fast, as seen in Wesley Snipes and Spike Lee's movies.


You cannot mess with the light
No one can interfere with the positivity and radiance of the light.


Look at lil Chano from 79th
Check out the talent and greatness of Chance the Rapper from Chicago's 79th street.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., The Administration MP Inc
Written by: JONATHAN CHANCELOR BENNET, KASSEEM DEAN, MIKE DEAN, KIRK FRANKLIN, NOAH D GOLDSTEIN, SANUEL ZADOC GRIESEMER, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH, CHRISTOPHE JEROME POTTER, KELLY CHERELLE ROLLE PRICE, SEGAL NICO, DEREK J WATKINS, KANYE OMARI WEST, CYDEL CHARLES YOUNG

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