Higher Love
Sho Baraka Lyrics

I'm In love, I'm in Love
The singer is in love with a higher love.

With a Higher Love, Higher Love
The singer is referring to the higher love that they are in love with.

You've been aching for a while here is something to make you smile
The singer is presenting the song as a way to bring joy to the listener who may have been hurting.

We repping him proud as the worlds looking around for a (Higher Love 3x)
The artist is expressing pride in representing the higher love to the world, which is searching for love.

I'm in love with the captain of the ship
The artist is in love with God, who is often referred to as the captain of the ship.

When the waves get to rockin the boat
The singer is referring to difficult times that can shake their faith in God.

We walk on water like he taught us to float
The singer is referencing Jesus teaching his disciples to walk on water as an example of faith.

I got the scriptures to quote and when it seems like your boy can't cope
The artist relies on scripture to find comfort and guidance during difficult times.

We got a team tight like three strand rope it aint easily broke
The artist's support system, including God and other believers, is strong and unbreakable.

The mountain in front may seem un-climbable
The artist is acknowledging that obstacles can seem insurmountable.

But after his work on the cross it would seem irresponsible
The singer is saying that it would be irresponsible to doubt God or give up after all that he has done.

If we threw in the towel because of life's small obstacles
The artist is saying that giving up in the face of small challenges would be a mistake.

Yeah we know a GOD who makes the unlikely possible
The singer trusts in God's power to do the impossible.

His phenomenal love and holiness aint optional
The singer believes that God's love and holiness are essential and cannot be ignored.

So the world looks at us like were so illogical
The singer acknowledges that non-believers may see their faith as illogical.

Keep our face in the word to be a godly influence
The artist advises to stay focused on God's word to be a positive influence on others.

If you really want to know here's the reason why I do this
The artist is about to explain why they follow God.

He vacated heaven to take the form of a man
The singer is talking about Jesus, who left heaven to become human.

If you love the LORD then throw up you hands and sing it with me (I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love)
The singer invites the listener to celebrate their love for God by singing along.

I'm in love with the Lion of Judah
The artist is saying they are in love with Jesus, who is often referred to as the Lion of Judah.

Not myself, Mohammed, Krishna or Buddha
The artist is explaining that their love is for Jesus and not other religious figures.

He got a saving word its like a computer
The artist is saying that Jesus has the power to save people through his teachings and actions.

Now I excel cuz my idea of love came in the form of a bottle or the form of a model, or the thugs that I followed
The singer used to have a flawed idea of love, which led them to negative behaviors.

But now I walk in the spirit, I exalt him with lyrics, it's the music of life I pray that you hear it
The artist is saying that they now follow God and express their love through music and lyrics.

I got a listeners ear, it aint nothing but worshippers here
The singer's audience is attentive and composed of believers.

We walk the valley of death with nothing to fear
The singer believes that God's love gives them the strength to face death without fear.

We got the love of GOD aint nothing but love for my squad
The singer and their fellow believers are united by their love for God.

Its real community it aint a fake
The artist is saying that their community of believers is authentic and not phony.

Actions reflecting his grace, stay humble when we're seeking his face
The artist is saying that they try to live in a way that reflects God's grace and remain humble when seeking him.

You may hear this when you step in the place
The listener may hear this song and these messages when they find themselves in that place.

I've been burned by the world and it showed not sympathy
The singer has been hurt by the world and feels that it did not care about their pain.

I would give my all and it stripped my of my dignity
The artist feels that they gave everything to the world and it left them with no dignity.

Stripped my of reason, my morals and my temper
The artist feels that the world took away their ability to think logically, their morals, and their control over their anger.

Stripped me of everything I was in love with a stripper
The artist is describing a past relationship with a stripper that they loved but that ultimately left them with nothing.

But I love my physician he's a true life giver
The singer now loves God, who they consider to be a true giver of life.

I was dying but the doctor gave me his liver
The artist feels that God saved their life and gave them a new start.

In the form of his son with is arms spread wide
The singer is talking about Jesus's crucifixion, which they see as a sacrifice by God.

Ready to receive any boy, girl lady or guy
The singer believes that God is ready to accept anyone regardless of their gender or age.

No matter their age I find more people try
The singer is saying that people of all ages seek love.

To find real love in some girl or guy
The artist is saying that some people are searching for love in other people, even though true love can only come from God.

But love is sacrificial, love is an action
The artist is defining love as something that requires sacrifice and action.

Love aint fleeting love is everlasting
The singer believes that true love is permanent and unchanging.

Love our enemy, love our neighbor
The singer is referencing Jesus's teachings to love both enemies and neighbors.

Love to imitate Christ cuz hes our savior
The artist tries to emulate Jesus in order to be saved.

It cast out all fear cuz love is our job
The artist believes that love is their mission and that it can conquer all fear.

Love is eternal, love is our God
The artist believes that love and God are synonymous and eternal.