Heaven
Nas Lyrics


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They say Heaven is a place in the sky
But you make me feel like I'm there sometimes
Sometimes, I'm in Heaven with you Heaven with you
They say Heaven is a place in the sky
But you make me feel like I'm there sometimes
Sometimes
I'm in Heaven with you Heaven with you
When I'm with you the vibe be feeling right
We don't need no complications, only need one night
I know you tellin me yo n**** don't be in it right
But when you with me get to bussin like a dynamite
You know I'm wavy what it do
It's hard to duplicate the kid & you know that's the truth
Already said it you a baddie with an attitude
I'm diggin deep so deep to the point that I'm one with you
You bite on me I'm biting right back
Spit in yo mouth, gripping your neck you know I'm like that
Focused on you it's like I'm never getting side tracked
I'm swimming in your ocean feeling like a pirate
Gimmie all the loot, everyday feeling like it's payday
Take a trip to heaven & bring her back on the same day
Make her sign a NDA cause certain things you don't say
I'm fucking you all different kinda ways you know I won't play
With you
I'm in heaven with you
It's rare that I'm barely in the mood
Can't nobody do it like we do
When you fucking all on me gotta bend the rules
When I'm wit you girl we in heaven let me feel yo vibe
& you know I ain't trying to wait girl I need you tonight
Ain't trying to rush into them things but if the feelin' right
You know we grown so we ain't gone waste time cuz I know what you like
So ima meet you in that bedroom
You know what it lead to
Fuckin' you so good that it ain't shit that you compare it to
She kno how I'm comin' I got her up on that edge soon
Fuckin you from the back & I finish off wit that head too
I'm in heaven with you
It's rare that I'm barely in the mood




Can't nobody do it like we do
When you fucking all on me gotta bend the rules

Overall Meaning

The song "Heaven" by Nassiri explores the idea of one's place in the world and what it would take to leave it behind. The chorus poses the question, "If Heaven was a mile away," would one leave this world behind and head for the gates of heaven or stay put in the hell that they may be currently experiencing. The verse follows a similar vein of reflection, questioning one's faith and beliefs, and pondering the decisions they make in their life.


Nas poses a series of difficult questions about one's own beliefs and convictions. He questions whether one's faith is strong enough to pursue heaven or would they still hold doubts in their heart. Additionally, Nas provides a critique of today's society, specifically concerning race relations, the criminal justice system, and the clergy. Nas utilizes his lyrics to discuss the brutal reality of racism in America and the systematic oppression faced by minorities. He also sheds light on the troubling issue of sexual abuse within religious institutions, advocating for justice and making the difficult decision to leave the world behind if justice is not served.


Overall, "Heaven" is a thought-provoking song that encourages introspection and self-reflection, urging listeners to consider what it truly takes to pursue a better life and a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

(If Heaven was a mile away)
Nassiri wonders what he would do if Heaven was just a mile away


Would I pack up my bags and leave this world behind?
He asks himself if he would leave this world and go to Heaven


(If Heaven was a mile away)
Reiterating his curiosity about Heaven's proximity


Or save it all for you?
Nassiri ponders if he would save his spot in Heaven for someone special


(If Heaven was a mile away)
Once again, Nassiri imagines a world where he can travel to Heaven easily


Would I, fill the tank up with gas and be out the front door in a FLASH
He wonders if he would quickly grab his keys, fill up his car with gas, and leave for Heaven without hesitation


Before reconsidering, this Hell with you
Nassiri acknowledges that he is contemplating leaving this world behind to go to Heaven instead of enduring the pain and suffering of life with someone he cares for


It ain't you it's the things you do (do)
He specifies that it's not the person he cares about, but rather their actions that cause him pain


It's tearing my heart in two
Nassiri expresses the emotional turmoil he's going through because of this person's hurtful actions


I would of fell with you
He acknowledges that he would have chosen this person over anyone else, even if it meant facing hardships


To Hell with you
Finally, Nassiri resigns to the fact that he no longer wants to be with the person causing him pain


If Heaven was a mile away
Nas, in his verse, contemplates what people would do if Heaven was easily accessible


And you could ride by the gates
He imagines a scenario where you could simply drive by and see the gates of Heaven


Would you try to run inside when it opens would you try to die today?
He raises the question of whether people would want to enter Heaven as soon as the gates open, even if it meant their death


Would you pray louder finally believing His power?
Nas poses the question of whether people who doubt God's existence would start believing in His power if they could feel its impact


Even if you couldn't see, but you could feel would you still doubt him?
He further emphasizes the point that even if people could feel the impact of God's power, they might still doubt


How would you start acting?
Nas wonders how people would change their behavior if they believed they were entering Heaven


Would you try to put the ki's down?
He asks if people would stop engaging in illegal activities like drug dealing


Thinking every drug sell that you make in the streets He can see now
Nas speculates whether people would change their actions because they believed God was watching over them


Would a fiend even want to get high, would he stop smoking?
He wonders if even drug addicts would want to get high knowing that Heaven is finally within reach


If he knew on his own two feet he could just stroll in
Nas imagines a world where people can simply walk into Heaven without any obstacles


To get away and escape from the craziness
He recognizes that life on Earth can be overwhelming and people might want to escape to Heaven to get away from it all


And I bet you there's a Heaven for an atheist
Nas suggests that even non-believers might find a place in Heaven


It's hard taking this
Nas acknowledges how difficult life can be


Racist planet where they take another brother in a handcuff
He recognizes the systemic racism present in society


Even if he innocent nigga get on the car put your motherfucking hands up
Nas refers to the unjust targeting of black people by the police


Thinking I'm a lose it
He admits struggling to maintain his composure in the face of these injustices


My mom's in chemo
He reveals that his mother is battling cancer


Three times a week, yo keep trying but people
Nas highlights the difficulty his family is going through and how hard it is to keep trying in the face of such struggles


Is hard and God your young soldier's not so bold
He reveals his vulnerability and his need for God's support during these difficult times


But needs you
Nas admits that he needs God now more than ever


This world's my home but world I would leave
He concludes his verse by saying that this world, while it is his home, is one he would like to leave behind in search of something better


Nigga what you think I'ma stop building
In the second verse, Nas affirms that he will not stop building his career and his wealth


I'ma stop feeling like I'm Amistad's great great grandchildren
He refuses to feel like a slave and inferior to others


How I'm not gonna want to make millions
Nas recognizes his desire to be successful and make money


Since the quarter water days in the hallways making fake coke
He reminisces on his days selling fake drugs in the hallways


Pass with the Reeses Pieces wrapper in my mouth all day
He remembers the tricks he used to employ as a drug dealer to go unnoticed


But then my style has quite a while that same type as Ill and Al Skratch
He acknowledges his growth and success as a musician


Game time to them cats never looked back Cristal blowing dub sacks
He revels in his success and the fact that he can now afford to drink expensive champagne and smoke large amounts of weed


That's when it all just hit me
He reflects on a moment where everything came together


You see the broads and Bentleys is nothing less my nigga spend it all with me
He recognizes the trappings of fame and the company it attracts


I'd give it all away quickly
He admits that fame and fortune are not as important to him as they used to be


Just to hear them all I'd buy some new kicks free of any autographs so
Nas reveals that he would rather hear words of appreciation and admiration than have people ask for his autograph


Not to be recognized forgive me
He asks for forgiveness for not wanting to be recognized


It's becoming unbearable
Nas acknowledges that the current state of affairs is unbearable


Making hits is easy
He admits that making music is not difficult for him


Put a famous bitch on the hook there you go with a platinum CD
He recognizes that it doesn't take much effort to make a hit song


I know you heard the noise
Nas is aware that people are paying attention to him


Preachers touching on altar boys
He highlights the issue of sexual abuse by religious figures


Sodomizing not realizing God is watching before the Lord
He criticizes the hypocrisy of religious figures who commit such heinous acts while claiming to be religious


How can they do the devil's work?
Nas questions how these religious figures can commit such sins and call themselves religious


A man giving another man head in church
He calls out this specific act of sexual abuse committed by religious figures


Hell it hurts just to fathom the thought wishing that I fled the Earth.
Nas concludes his verse with a statement on how disturbing and traumatizing such acts are, and how he wishes he could escape them




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Written by: Kenny Burns, Ubong Akpan

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