Amen
Mike WiLL Made-It & Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen, when we fall
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen, when we fall
Amen, amen, amen
God save us all, I pray for y'all
You know the tables turned, I buy a table cloth
I got it off the ground, and now it's straight to Mars
Shout out to the pilots that died takin' off
The crime rate evolve, but I take the charge
I try to obey the law, on Fridays it's hard
Vibrating floors for my groundbreaking bars
The crowd gave applause then the clouds gave us stars
When all faith is lost, you just gotta say the thoughts
Can't let us down, pause, fast forward, play, record
It's a lake to cross, hope you make it straight across
To make it safe across, we leave when we should take a cross
And when the day gets dark, that's when the fire start
They cryin' "Amen amen," the third times the charm
Brenda's got a baby, I pray it's not my baby
Say it's not my baby, and my response is "Amen"
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen, when we fall
The song "Amen" by Mike Will Made-It and Lil Wayne is a rap track that explores themes of faith and salvation. The chorus repeats the word "amen," a word often used in religious settings to express agreement or affirmation. Here, it serves as a reminder that even when we fall, there is still hope for redemption. Lil Wayne's verse begins by praying for the salvation of all and referencing a flipped table as a metaphor for turning his life around. He then references the tragedy of airplane crashes and the crime rate while saying he takes responsibility for his actions. Friday nights are hard for him to obey the law, but he brings groundbreaking bars that earn him applause from the crowd. When faith is lost, the only thing that can save us is saying our thoughts out loud. It's hard to cross the figurative lake of life, but we have to make it straight across to be safe. And when things get dark, the fire starts, and people cry "amen" as a reminder of their faith. He then references Tupac's "Brenda's Got a Baby" to segue into his final line, "Say it's not my baby, and my response is 'Amen'," indicating the importance of being responsible for one's actions.
Overall, the song is a reminder that even when things seem hopeless, there is always the possibility of redemption, and a call to take responsibility for our actions and have faith in a higher power. The use of religious language and imagery is not uncommon in rap music, and serves as a way to express deeper emotions and struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Amen, amen, amen
We pray for guidance and strength
Amen, amen, amen, when we fall
We seek divine help when we face challenges
Amen, amen, amen
We believe in the power of prayer
Amen, amen, amen, save us all (yeah yeah yeah yeah)
We ask for salvation and protection for everyone
God save us all, I pray for y'all
I ask for God's help and blessings for everyone
You know the tables turned, I buy a table cloth
I adapt to changes in my life and improve my surroundings
I got it off the ground, and now it's straight to Mars
I started from humble beginnings and now aim for great heights
Shout out to the pilots that died takin' off
We honor those who risk their lives in pursuit of progress
The crime rate evolve, but I take the charge
I take responsibility for my actions and strive to be a positive influence
I try to obey the law, on Fridays it's hard
I make an effort to do what is right, but sometimes it's challenging
Vibrating floors for my groundbreaking bars
My music resonates with people and makes an impact
The crowd gave applause then the clouds gave us stars
My success and the support of my fans are like stars shining down on me
When all faith is lost, you just gotta say the thoughts
When we feel hopeless, we must still communicate our feelings and desires
Can't let us down, pause, fast forward, play, record
We must keep moving forward and making progress, like playing and recording a song
It's a lake to cross, hope you make it straight across
Life is like crossing a difficult lake, but we hope to make it through without trouble
To make it safe across, we leave when we should take a cross
To ensure our safety, we must make smart choices and avoid risky situations
And when the day gets dark, that's when the fire start
Sometimes our greatest ideas and motivation come from our darkest moments
They cryin' "Amen amen," the third times the charm
People are praising and celebrating, and we believe that good things come in threes
Brenda's got a baby, I pray it's not my baby
We hope for the best in difficult situations
Say it's not my baby, and my response is "Amen"
If our hopes are realized, we express gratitude and give thanks
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Wyatt, Dwayne Carter, Jacob Banks, Matthew Holmes, Michael Williams, Nathaniel Warner, Philip Leigh
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