I Say Yes
Montell Jordan Lyrics

Hallelujah
The singer is expressing a praise or an exclamation to God.

God is speaking to someone
The singer believes that God has a message for someone and is trying to communicate with them.

Right now
The singer believes that God's message is relevant at this moment.

I don't know where you are, who you are
The artist is addressing someone whom they don't know the location or identity of.

God has a message for you
The artist is convinced that God has a specific message or purpose for the person they are addressing.

You see, oh, thank you lord
The singer is acknowledging that the person they are addressing has received or understood God's message.

See, whatever it is
The singer is referring to something the person they are addressing has been searching or looking for.

That you've been searching for
The artist believes that the person they are addressing has been trying to find something specific.

Searching and looking
The artist repeats the idea that the person they are addressing is actively trying to find something.

Looking all over
The artist emphasizes that the person they are addressing has been searching in many places or ways.

You're searching and you're trying to find it
The singer reiterates that the person they are addressing has been pursuing the object of their search with effort and intentionality.

You don't know what it is, God is gonna show you
The artist is confident that God will reveal to the person they are addressing the thing that they have been searching for, even if they are unsure what it is.

He's gonna show you right there
The singer believes that God will reveal the answer or solution to the person they are addressing in a specific moment or situation.

What you're looking for
The singer believes that the person they are addressing has a specific goal or desire they have been trying to achieve.

And all you have to do is say yes
The singer believes that the person they are addressing only needs to accept or agree with God's message in order to find what they have been seeking.

Help me
The artist makes a request for assistance or support from God.

I'm gonna say yes, I'm gonna say yes
The artist declares their intention to accept God's message or follow his plan.

My friend said he needed someone
The singer begins to share a story about a friend who was in need.

Not searching for just anyone
The singer shares that their friend was looking for a specific kind of help or support.

I recommend the name of christ
The artist suggests that their friend seek help or salvation from Jesus Christ.

He said he didn't need him in his life
The artist's friend initially rejected the idea of relying on Christ for help or salvation.

But mother's sickness, daddy's lung disease
The artist describes the difficult circumstances that their friend faced and which motivated them to seek help.

Financial burden found him on his knees
The singer reveals that their friend's struggles included financial difficulties which brought them to a state of desperation.

He searched his heart and realized
The story's protagonist began to reflect on their own doubts and beliefs about God and faith.

Although I'm down, my soul can rise
The story's protagonist gains a sense of hope or inspiration, despite their challenging circumstances.

Am I lost in sin? (I'll say yes)
The singer is asking if they are in a state of moral separation from God and affirms that they are.

Is there anyway that I can be saved? (I'll say yes)
The singer is asking if there is a possibility for them to find salvation or redemption and affirms that there is.

If I run to you, will you, will you hear my cry? (I'll say yes)
The artist is seeking assurance that God will be responsive to their needs and confirms that he will.

Will you dry all these tears from my eyes? (I'll say yes)
The artist is expressing a desire for comfort or relief from God and acknowledges that he will provide it.

So many questions, lord
The singer admits that they have many uncertainties and doubts they seek answers to.

But I'm ready
The singer shares that they are eager and willing to receive God's guidance or support.

And I'm willing
The artist reiterates their willingness to comply with God's instructions or plan.

To go all the way
The artist expresses their intention to fully commit to following God's will or purpose for their life.

You're spinning around on a ferris wheel
The artist uses a metaphor to describe the fruitless nature of pursuing worldly pleasures or goals.

Trying to find what's really real
The singer suggests that people often seek something authentic or meaningful, but don't know where to look for it.

Now old confucius is wise, I'm told
The artist references Confucius, a Chinese philosopher, to acknowledge that there are many sources of wisdom in the world.

But him and buddha can't save your soul
The singer suggests that even the wisest or most revered thinkers cannot offer salvation or spiritual guidance.

Ol' elijah didn't die for you
The singer makes a reference to Elijah, a prophet in the Old Testament, to emphasize that Jesus Christ is the only one who died to provide salvation for humanity.

It's time for someone to tell the truth
The singer suggests that many people are unaware or misled about what is truly important and need to hear the message of salvation.

When critics say, it don't make sense
The artist acknowledges that some people might criticize their message or beliefs as illogical or untrue.

I'm the living evidence
The artist asserts that they have experienced God's salvation or guidance in their own life and are a testament to its truthfulness.

When it feels like I can't go on
The singer shares that there are times in their life when they feel hopeless or burdened.

I'll just say (I'll say yes)
The singer affirms that they will continue to trust in God's plan or guidance even when things are difficult.

When the world say no
The artist acknowledges that the general consensus of the world might contradict their beliefs or message.

You'll still hear montell, when he says (I'll say yes)
The artist implies that, despite opposition or skepticism from others, they will continue to affirm their belief in God's message.

When I'm talked about, and lied on, and criticized
The artist shares that they have experienced hostility or falsehoods from others because of their beliefs or actions.

(I'll say yes)
The singer affirms that they will continue to trust in God's plan or guidance even when others try to deter them.

Even then, he'll make everything alright (I'll say yes)
The artist expresses confidence that God will provide comfort or support even in difficult circumstances.

I wanna testify
The singer expresses a desire to share their personal story of faith or redemption with others.

Through the storming rain
The singer uses a metaphor to describe difficult or chaotic events in life.

You know I'll say yes
The singer suggests that their trust in God's plan or guidance extends even to challenging situations.

Heartache and pain
The artist acknowledges that emotional or physical pain is a part of life.

You know I'll say yes
The artist reassures that they will place their faith in God even when facing adversity.

Everyday
The singer is emphasizing that their trust in God's plan or guidance applies to every moment of their life.

All over the building
The singer suggests that their message is relevant or important to everyone present in the context they are in.

Everybody, stand up on your feet
The artist is calling for others to stand up, perhaps in a gesture of affirmation or support.

And say
The artist is exhorting or encouraging others to respond to God's message or plan.

All of my life, I'm gonna say yes
The artist is affirming their intention to continue to trust in God's plan or guidance for their whole life.