Amen
Meek Mill & Drake Lyrics


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I just wanna thank God
For all the pretty women he let into my life
All the Benjamins you let me count
Wealth and health
For my family
And lettin' me ball on these niggas

Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)

Bottle after bottle, drink until I overdose
Pull up in the Phantom watch them bitches catch the Holy Ghost
Errtime I step up in the dealer I be goin' broke
Shorty wanna fuck me I say get on top and roller coast
And I lay back, she go cray, fuck me good, but she no stay
Murder on that pussy let her boyfriend get that DOA
Get it? And all I get is Frito Lay
Plus I'm on probation, when they test me I just pee Rozay
Cause last night, I went hard, Peach Ciroc, Patron and all
Thirty racks on magnum bottles, I think I was born to ball
Lookin' like a million plus, fresh I'm out that corner store
Hater I be doin' me, you guys should be doin' y'all
I'm stackin' money to the ceiling
All this ice that's in my Rollie I be chillin'
And I just made a couple million
So I could take care of them children, let's go

Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)

Just bought my niggas some caine, so much it came with a plane
Bought my niggas some dope, so much it came with a boat
I just bought me a crib so big it came with a moat
For niggas jumping the fence I hope you niggas can float
And I just hope that I'm forgiven for carin' 'bout how they livin'
And loanin a little money and keepin' 'em out of prison
I ain't lyin' in my verses I'm just telling you the basics
Of growin' up with your friends and becoming the one that made it, yes lord!
All gold, man I got these bitches soul
Talkin' bout these other rappers getting old is even getting old
Worrying about your followers, you need to get your dollars up
Me and Meek, young niggas poppin' like our collars up
And good ain't good enough, and your hood ain't hood enough
Spent my whole life putting on, you spend your whole life putting up
Ain't no telling when I go, so there ain't shit that I'mma wait for
I'm the type to say a prayer, then go get what I just prayed for

Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)

Lord forgive me for my sins, I'm just tryna win and shit
Devil in a dress but if she knock I let her in
And if she knock I let her in
I have her wet by 12 o' clock, then 3 o' clock she wet again
I'm screaming Oh Lord, that pussy good, that pussy good
I'm tryna hold on, I wish I could, you think I should
She got that million dollar body, shorty my Bugatti
And she said she got a man, we keep it secret Illuminati
(Got Patron on deck) And Ciroc all in my bottle
(Push it all on her) She was on that Reposado
(She take it all off) And I think I'll rep Serato
In this bitch I'm spending like I hit the lotto cause it's a lot of

Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)




She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)

Overall Meaning

The song "Amen" by Meek Mill ft. Drake is a celebration of wealth, success, and women. The opening lyrics express gratitude to God for allowing the artist to live a life of abundance and for the beautiful women that he has encountered. The chorus is an anthem to hedonistic excess, encouraging drinking and revelry, with the repeated refrain of "church" implying that such actions are holy and blessed. The second verse is more overtly sexual, with explicit references to casual sex and bragging about material possessions.


One interpretation of the song is that it is a commentary on the excesses and contradictions of contemporary hip-hop culture. The artists are celebrating their success and material wealth but at the same time acknowledging that their lifestyle is morally questionable. The juxtaposition of religious imagery with references to drugs and sex creates an ironic tension that suggests both the transcendental and the debauched are part of the same cultural landscape. The song is ultimately an expression of the artists' desire to enjoy the pleasures of life, despite the moral ambiguity that surrounds them.


Line by Line Meaning

I just wanna thank God
Expressing gratitude to God for his blessings


For all the pretty women he let into my life
Grateful for the beautiful women he has met


All the Benjamins you let me count
Thankful for the money he has been able to earn


Wealth and health
Appreciation for good health and prosperity


For my family
Acknowledging the importance of family


And lettin' me ball on these niggas
Grateful for his success in the rap industry


Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
Acknowledging the presence of attractive women in the room


A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
Realizing that there are genuine people in the room


I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
Confident in his ability to impress or outperform those around him


I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
Ordering an excessive amount of alcohol


And I say church (Preach)
Acknowledging the similarities between the club atmosphere and a church


We make it light up like a church (Preach)
The celebratory atmosphere is similar to a church service


She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach)
Willingness to engage in sexual activity


Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)
Enjoying the club Liv on Sunday nights


Bottle after bottle, drink until I overdose
Continuously drinking alcohol to excess


Pull up in the Phantom, watch them bitches catch the Holy Ghost
Arriving in a luxury car and attracting attention


Errtime I step up in the dealer I be goin' broke
Spending excessive amounts of money at the car dealership


Shorty wanna fuck me, I say get on top and roller coast
Willingness to engage in sexual activity


And I lay back, she go cray, fuck me good, but she no stay
Having casual sexual encounters


Murder on that pussy let her boyfriend get that DOA
Sexual prowess leading to satisfaction for his partner


Get it? And all I get is Frito Lay
Joking about only receiving snacks in return for his sexual conquests


Plus I'm on probation, when they test me I just pee RosΓ©
Avoiding drug testing by drinking large amounts of alcohol


'Cause last night, I went hard, Peach Ciroc, Patron and all
Recalling a night of excessive drinking


Thirty racks on magnum bottles, I think I was born to ball
Spending significant amounts of money on frivolous purchases


Lookin' like a million plus, fresh I'm out that corner store
Dressed well and exuding confidence


Hater I be doin' me, you guys should be doin' y'all
Encouraging others to focus on their own lives rather than being jealous


I'm stackin' money to the ceiling
Making and saving large amounts of money


All this ice that's in my Rollie I be chilling
Enjoying the luxury of expensive jewelry


And I just made a couple million
Recent financial success


So I could take care of them children, let's go
Using his wealth to help others


Just bought my niggas some caine, so much it came with a plane
Purchasing large amounts of drugs for his friends


Bought my niggas some dope, so much it came with a boat
Continuing to buy drugs for his friends


I just bought me a crib so big it came with a moat
Purchasing an extravagant home


For niggas jumping the fence I hope you niggas can float
Not wanting intruders to enter his property


And I just hope that I'm forgiven for carin' 'bout how they livin'
Worrying about the well-being of others


And loanin a little money and keepin' 'em out of prison
Helping his friends avoid legal troubles


I ain't lyin' in my verses I'm just telling you the basics
Honesty in his lyrics


Of growin' up with your friends and becoming the one that made it
Reflecting on his journey to success


Yes lord! All gold, man I got these bitches soul
Exuding confidence and attracting women


Talking bout these other rappers getting old is even getting old
Tired of hearing about other rappers' age and lack of relevancy


Worrying about your followers, you need to get your dollars up
Encouraging others to focus on making money rather than online popularity


Me and Meek, young niggas poppin' like our collars up
Feeling confident and successful


And good ain't good enough, and your hood ain't hood enough
Ambition to be the best and succeed


Spent my whole life putting on, you spend your whole life putting up
Working hard to achieve success


Ain't no telling when I go, so there ain't shit that I'mma wait for
Living in the moment and taking advantage of opportunities


I'm the type to say a prayer, then go get what I just prayed for
Mixed feelings of religious faith and self-determination


Lord forgive me for my sins, I'm just tryna win
Requesting forgiveness for past mistakes and striving for success


And she a devil in a dress but if she knock I let her in
Being attracted to a woman who may not be good for him


And if she knock I let her in
Willingness to engage in sexual activity


I have her wet by 12 o' clock, then 3 o' clock she wet again
Boasting about his sexual prowess and ability to satisfy a woman


I'm screaming Oh Lord, that pussy good, that pussy good
Enjoying sexual activity and expressing his pleasure


I'm tryna hold on, I wish I could, you think I should
Desire to continue engaging in sexual activity


She got that million dollar body, shorty my Bugatti
Commenting on a woman's attractive physique


And she said she got a man, we keep it secret Illuminati
Engaging in a secret relationship with a woman who already has a partner


(Got Patron on deck) And Ciroc all in my bottle
Drinking expensive alcohol


(Push it all on her) She was on that Reposado
Encouraging his partner to drink alcohol


(She take it all off) And I think I'll rep Serato
Planning to use a particular DJ software


In this bitch I'm spending like I hit the lotto cause it's a lot of...
Enjoying spending money and having a good time




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Williams, Dwane Weir II, Orlando Tucker, Aubrey Drake Graham, Jeremy P. Felton, Michael H. McDonald, Lester Abrahms

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@airjordansretrosneakers4511

I remember this song, since I was 12, since October 2014. Good old days homie :)

I also enjoyed this song, since September 2015, since I was 13, and I also enjoyed this song, since December 2015, and rapped to this song. Those we're the good old days. My childhood was good :)

Teenage life was good, and it was fun, bro :)

2015 and 2019 was good :)

Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.

2012, and 2013 was good. If I was born in 1999, I'd be enjoying this song, since the summer of June 2013, and June 2018. Good times homie, good old days dude :)

:)



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@ThirdEyeRap

Really miss that 2010 - 2013 era when artist like Drake, Big Sean, Kendrick, Jcole, meek mill were freshman to the mainstream music world and artist like ASAP Rocky, Tyler the creator, and Joey badass were making waves on the underground scene.

@sterlynhuneycutt2732

we all thought it would stay that way too but sadly it didnt

@mrsmiley707

+Sterlyn Huneycutt we also have lil dicky he can rap

@sterlynhuneycutt2732

B Beasty lil dicky is fire he's a great rapper

@justinjordan670

EXACTLY! basically all my favorite songs are hip hop throwbacks

@Manii210

Agreed

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@darrindrones5304

Back here again after Uncut Gems. This beat is still as fire as it was back then.

@kats938

Yep, Uncut Gems got me listening to a lot of these old rap songs

@Beanhead_223

I haven't heard this song since I was middle school and I heard it in the movie and I got so much nostalgia

@mattbask9116

I sung the whole song to my girlfriend in the movie theater πŸ˜‚πŸ€£

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