“When you call my name, it’s like a little prayer.
I’m down on my knees, I wanna take you there…”
Presenting a similar innuendo on the taboo of sex & religion.
From an interview with Harper’s:
"With “Holy,” Straus uses religious imagery to discuss sexuality, following other LGBTQ+ artists from Freddie Mercury to Frank Ocean who’ve used themes of divinity in their music.
“Especially with Madonna and Gaga and George Michael, religious imagery has always been something that has been owned in the pop world. But I think if there’s a space for religion and sexuality to intersect, there can be some comedy about it because there is something extremely fucked up and fun about being the antithesis of a belief system. Gay people always have existed in the religious community, but never in a way that’s respectful.”
Holy
King Princess Lyrics
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'Cause when this day is done
I still got shit to run
I could make it for you
'Cause you're so beautiful
I'd rather drink you up
Honey, on your knees when you look at me
And you're begging, "please"
I rule with the velvet tongue
And my dress undone
And I'll get you lost but I'm having fun
Holy, holy, holy, yeah
Holy, holy, holy, holy
'Cause I could lose it all
Can't watch it fade to black
Can't let it end like that
'Cause I got power over
Won't let it all fall down
I got my guards all around
Honey, on your knees when you look at me
I'm dressed like a fucking queen
And you're begging, "please"
I rule with the velvet tongue
And my dress undone
And I'll get you lost but I'm having fun
Holy, holy, holy, yeah
Holy, holy, holy
What I'm saying, saying
What I'm saying to you
What I'm saying, saying
What I'm saying (holy)
Honey, on your knees when you look at me (holy)
I'm dressed like a fucking queen
And you're begging, "please"
I rule with the velvet tongue
And my dress undone (holy)
And I'll get you lost but I'm having fun
Holy, holy, holy, yeah
Holy, holy, holy
In the song Holy, King Princess sings about her power and strength, as well as the feeling of being in control. The lyrics, "I ain't got no time, no /'Cause when this day is done / I still got shit to run" show that she is busy and has many responsibilities but it doesn't bother her because she feels powerful. She also mentions that she could make it (something) for someone because they're beautiful, but she would rather "drink them up" - this implies that she is consuming them, whether it's through love or lust. The chorus, "Honey, on your knees when you look at me / I'm dressed like a fucking queen / And you're begging, "please" / I rule with the velvet tongue / And my dress undone / And I'll get you lost but I'm having fun / Holy, holy, holy, yeah / Holy, holy, holy, holy" reinforces her dominance and control, and it's clear that she enjoys it.
As the song progresses, King Princess talks about her fear of losing her power and control, and her determination to keep it all together. " 'Cause I could lose it all / Can't watch it fade to black / Can't let it end like that" suggests that she is aware of how quickly she could lose everything and she is not willing to let that happen. The final verse of the song is a repetition of the phrase "What I'm saying, saying / What I'm saying to you / What I'm saying, saying / What I'm saying (holy)" which could be interpreted as her repeating her message of power and control to the listener, cementing her dominance.
Overall, Holy is a song about power, control, and dominance. King Princess sings about feeling powerful and in control, and her lyrics suggest that she enjoys the feeling. She also recognizes the fragility of her position and is determined to keep it all together.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't got no time, no
I am running out of time because I have other important things to attend to.
'Cause when this day is done
Because after the day ends, I still have more things that need to be done.
I still got shit to run
I still have important matters to attend to even if the day is already over.
I could make it for you
I can accomplish what you need me to do for you.
'Cause you're so beautiful
Because you are a wonderful, attractive person.
I'd rather drink you up
I'd rather spend time with you and satisfy my desires with your presence.
Honey, on your knees when you look at me
You are at awe that you have to bend down on your knees when you look at me.
I'm dressed like a fucking queen
I am wearing an outfit fit for royalty.
And you're begging, "please"
You are overwhelmed with desire and are begging for my attention.
I rule with the velvet tongue
I have a way with words and can convince anyone to do anything.
And my dress undone
My outfit is becoming more and more revealing as I loosen it.
And I'll get you lost but I'm having fun
I will lead you astray, but I am enjoying the game.
Holy, holy, holy, yeah
I am in awe of myself and my power, and it is almost godlike.
'Cause I could lose it all
I am aware that my power could be taken away at any moment, and I don't want that.
Can't watch it fade to black
I can't let my power and influence fade away into nothingness.
Can't let it end like that
I can't let myself lose everything and end up with nothing.
'Cause I got power over
Because of my influence and power, I can control things that happen.
Won't let it all fall down
I will not let everything I have built up crumble down.
I got my guards all around
I have people who protect me from losing everything I have worked hard for.
What I'm saying, saying
What I am about to say is really important.
What I'm saying to you
This is important to you specifically.
What I'm saying, saying
Again, what I am about to say is truly important.
What I'm saying (holy)
What I'm about to say is almost sacred.
Holy, holy, holy, yeah
What I am talking about is extremely important and awe-inspiring.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mikaela Straus, Nick Long
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RANA-tg4ed
I noticed that no one posted the lyrics here. Or maybe i just couldn't find it but yeah here it goes :
[Verse 1]
I ain't got no time, no
'Cause when this day is done
I still got shit to run
I could make it for you
'Cause you're so beautiful
I'd rather drink you up
[Chorus]
Honey, on your knees when you look at me
I'm dressed like a fucking queen and you're begging, "please"
I rule with the velvet tongue
And my dress undone
And I'll get you lost but I'm having fun
Holy, holy, holy, yeah
Holy, holy, holy, holy
[Verse 2]
'Cause I could lose it all
Can't watch it fade to black
Can't let it end like that
'Cause I got power over
Won't let it all fall down
I got my guards all around
[Chorus]
Honey, on your knees when you look at me
I'm dressed like a fucking queen and you're begging, "please"
I rule with the velvet tongue
And my dress undone
And I'll get you lost but I'm having fun
Holy, holy, holy, yeah
Holy, holy, holy
[Bridge]
What I'm saying, saying
What I'm saying to you
What I'm saying, saying
What I'm saying
[Chorus]
Honey, on your knees when you look at me
I'm dressed like a fucking queen and you're begging, "please"
I rule with the velvet tongue
And my dress undone
And I'll get you lost but I'm having fun
Holy, holy, holy, yeah
Holy, holy, holy
@banana_lunana
King Princess: "Honey on your knees, when you look at me"
Me: falls to floor
@t-t5047
😂Lmao
@togaytofunctiontofunction5919
Luna I’d fall face first then go through the floor for her
@courtney12410
Sameeeeeeee. Lol
@kellicbaby9160
dies in submission
@nmatthews3316
Kellic Baby I’ve never laughed harder
@thisprettyburn
ARI WAS RIGHT GOD IS A WOMAN
@purplelobster100
michaela zaccardi AND HER NAME IS KING PRINCESS
@anyad6131
Cedar Casper what now?
@polina0394
Cedar Casper she refers to herself as she/her pronouns but I'm not 100% sure