This Life
Ski-King Lyrics
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That I could ever have in my life
I lost myself but in the process
I done somehow found the love of my life
Oh God
It's such a blessing
When you know you found that person
You going be with for life
Hang my jersey up like Kobe
Hang my jersey up
Uh uh
Hang my jersey up
Uh uh uh
Hang my jersey up
Uh uh
Hang my jersey up
Uh uh uh
Cause oh we bout this for life
Yea we bout this for life
And I can thank Jesus Christ
I can thank Jesus Christ
Uh
You find me in the middle of an ocean
When I'm swimming in my sins
Oh Lord
You the only one that can save me
From the middle of my ocean
Lord
Promise Ima wait for ya
Wait for ya
When my flesh get weak
Promise Ima wait for ya
Wait
Last year was the greatest year and worst year
That I could ever have in my life
I lost myself but in the process
I done somehow found my purpose in Christ
Jesus Christ
Yes my king Jesus Christ
Everyday that I'm living
I can thank Jesus Christ
And all my sins are forgiven
I can thank Jesus Christ
And all the reasons I'm driven
Ima thank Jesus Christ
You find me in the middle of an ocean
When I'm swimming in my sins
Oh Lord
You the only one that can save me
From the middle of my ocean
Lord
Promise Ima wait for ya
Wait for ya
When my flesh get weak
Promise Ima wait for ya
Wait
I'm in love
You
You find me in the middle of an ocean
When I'm swimming in my sins
Oh Lord
You the only one that can save me from the middle of my
Promise Ima wait for ya
Wait for ya
When my flesh get weak
Jesus Ima wait for ya
Cause I'm bout this for life
The song "This Life" by Ski-King describes his personal journey and the realization that the past year has been both the greatest and the worst year of his life. He came across a lot of struggles but in this process, he found love and purpose in Christ. The lyrics describe the feeling of finding a person with whom he wants to spend the rest of his life and has made the decision to wait for that person, even amidst temptation and struggles. He realizes that only Jesus Christ can save him from his sins and steer him in the right direction.
The theme of redemption and salvation runs deep in this song. Ski-King seems to have come to a point in his life where he has found a new perspective and purpose. He acknowledges that his sins can only be forgiven by Jesus Christ, and he wants to wait for Him even when his flesh gets weak.
The song has a powerful message of hope and faith that resonates with many people who have gone through difficult times in their lives. The lyrics are emotionally charged and show a deep understanding of the struggles of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Last year was the greatest year and worst year
The previous year was both the best and worst year of my life.
That I could ever have in my life
This was the most significant year of my life.
I lost myself but in the process
I experienced a period of confusion and uncertainty but learned valuable lessons.
I done somehow found the love of my life
I unexpectedly found the person I want to spend my life with.
Oh God
A reference to a higher power who has been instrumental in his journey.
It's such a blessing
The discovery of true love is a gift.
When you know you found that person
Identifying the person to spend their life with is an incredible realization.
You going be with for life
This is the person they want to spend their entire life with.
And y'all going see me at the wedding
The singer is sharing his joy with others, and they will witness his wedding.
Hang my jersey up like Kobe
The singer is recognizing the significance of what he has found.
Cause oh we bout this for life
They are dedicated to this relationship, and it's something they are sure about.
Yea we bout this for life
Celebrating and confirming their commitment to each other.
And I can thank Jesus Christ
Giving credit to their faith for the positive things in their life.
You find me in the middle of an ocean
A metaphor for being lost or in a hard place in life.
When I'm swimming in my sins
Feeling burdened by past mistakes or bad decisions.
You the only one that can save me
Only a higher power can help them through tough times and offer salvation.
From the middle of my ocean
Their hard times are middling, and they have turned to a higher power for help.
Lord
A reference to a higher power who the singer is calling out to for help.
Promise Ima wait for ya
They will be patient and wait for the help they need.
When my flesh get weak
When they are susceptible to temptation or their humanly desires.
Yes my king Jesus Christ
A declaration of faith in Jesus Christ.
Everyday that I'm living
Jesus Christ is present in the singer's everyday life.
And all my sins are forgiven
The singer believes their past mistakes are forgiven and does not burden them any longer.
And all the reasons I'm driven
They feel inspired and motivated by their faith.
Ima thank Jesus Christ
Acknowledging and giving thanks to their faith.
Jesus Ima wait for ya
Waiting patiently for Jesus Christ's assistance.
I'm in love
The singer feels elated and overjoyed because of the love they have found.
Cause I'm bout this for life
I am committed to this relationship and this will last a lifetime.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Patrick Konadu
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