Slave
St. John's Eve Lyrics


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Slave
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To the praise
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To the praise

Once I felt your Holy Spirit take control of all my soul
Chained in a trance lost in the dance
Time seems so real tell me can you feel me

Night or day you command us to say
Let everything have breath give you praise
As I open up Lord you fill up my cup with your love
That's why I give you praise
I don't need no one to beg or plead
Enter your gates with true thanksgiving
So turn up turn down for what
Cause I need your touch
You cant stop my dancing
You cant stop my singing
You won't stop my praising
Slave to the praise!
You cant stop my dancing
You cant stop my singing
You won't stop my praising
Slave to the praise!

As I mute the bass drum gonna turn the claps up
So ya feel this thing down in your soul
In good times and bad times
Dark clouds or sunshine
Gonna give you praise
The rest of my days

Night or day you command us to say
Let everything have breath give you praise
As I open up Lord you fill up my cup with your love
That's why I give you praise
I don't need no one to beg or plead
Enter your gates with true thanksgiving
So turn up turn down for what
Cause I need your touch
You cant stop my dancing
You cant stop my singing
You won't stop my praising
Slave to the praise!!!
You cant stop my dancing
You cant stop my singing
You won't stop my praising
Slave to the praise!

Hip Hop stand up praise to the rooftop
Beat drop don't stop if you're breathing feet up
If you knew the story you'd be giving glory
Nailed to a tree so you could go to glory
Now in a trace everybody dance
Everybody let go, Father's command
Now I demand, Javon is my man
Now let the beat drop everybody dance

Night or day you command us to say
Let everything have breath give you praise
As I open up Lord you fill up my cup with your love
That's why I give you praise
I don't need no one to beg or plead
Enter your gates with true thanksgiving
So turn up turn down for what
Cause I need your touch
You cant stop my dancing
You cant stop my singing
You won't stop my praising
Slave to the praise!
You cant stop my dancing
You cant stop my singing
You won't stop my praising
Slave to the praise!
You cant stop my dancing
You cant stop my singing
You won't stop my praising
Slave to the praise!
You cant stop my dancing
You cant stop my singing
You won't stop my praising
Slave to the praise!!!

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Overall Meaning

The song "Slave" by St. John's Eve is a passionate expression of devotion and surrender to the act of praising and worshiping God. The repeated use of the word "slave" throughout the song serves as a metaphor for willingly submitting oneself to the power and influence of praise.


In the opening lines, the singer describes feeling the Holy Spirit take control of their soul, comparing it to being chained in a trance and lost in a dance. This implies a sense of being completely consumed and guided by the spiritual experience of worship. The line "Night or day you command us to say, let everything have breath give you praise" emphasizes the constant commitment and obedience required to offer praise to God. The singer acknowledges that they don't need anyone else to motivate or urge them to worship, as their own desire and connection with God drives them to enter His gates with true thanksgiving.


The chorus reiterates the idea that nothing can stop the singer from praising God, whether it's through dancing, singing, or simply expressing their devotion. The intensity and enthusiasm are further emphasized by the lines "You can't stop my dancing, you can't stop my singing, you won't stop my praising." The bridge section introduces a hip-hop element, with references to standing up and giving praise to the rooftop, and the beat dropping to inspire dancing. It also alludes to Jesus's crucifixion ("Nailed to a tree so you could go to glory"), connecting the act of worship to the sacrifice made by Jesus for humanity's salvation.


Overall, "Slave" is a powerful and energetic song that captures the fervor and commitment of a devoted worshiper. It conveys the belief that praising God is not just an obligation but a joyous and transformative experience that can't be hindered.


Line by Line Meaning

Once I felt your Holy Spirit take control of all my soul
At one point, I experienced the overwhelming presence of your divine spirit, which completely consumed and guided my entire being


Chained in a trance lost in the dance
Bound by a state of mesmerizing captivation, completely immersed in the rhythm and movement


Time seems so real tell me can you feel me
The perception of time becomes tangible, as I wonder if you can truly sense and understand my emotional connection


Night or day you command us to say
Throughout all periods, whether it be night or day, you instruct us to vocalize


Let everything have breath give you praise
Allow every living entity to express adoration and exaltation to you


As I open up Lord you fill up my cup with your love
When I release myself entirely to you, dear Lord, you replenish and overflow my being with an abundance of your affection


That's why I give you praise
This is the reason why I offer my worship and adulation to you


I don't need no one to beg or plead
I require no one to implore or beseech on my behalf


Enter your gates with true thanksgiving
Approach your divine abode with genuine expressions of gratitude


So turn up turn down for what
Increase or decrease the intensity of my devotion, for what reason would I do otherwise


Cause I need your touch
For I crave your touch, your divine influence and intervention in my life


You cant stop my dancing
You have no ability to prevent my joyous movements and artistic expressions


You cant stop my singing
You have no power to halt my melodic vocalizations and hymns


You won't stop my praising
You will never hinder my acts of worship and adoration


Slave to the praise!
Completely dedicated and devoted to expressing adulation and reverence


As I mute the bass drum gonna turn the claps up
As I silence the deep resonant beats, I proceed to amplify the sounds of applause and admiration


So ya feel this thing down in your soul
Allow yourself to truly experience this profound sentiment in the depths of your essence


In good times and bad times
During periods of prosperity and adversity alike


Dark clouds or sunshine
Regardless of whether the sky is filled with ominous darkness or radiant sunlight


Gonna give you praise
I am determined to offer you my reverence and worship


The rest of my days
For the duration of my existence, until the end of time


Hip Hop stand up praise to the rooftop
Let the genre of Hip Hop rise and affirm its voice, praising you from the highest point in celebration


Beat drop don't stop if you're breathing feet up
The music's rhythm intensifies and continues without cessation if you are alive and breathing, elevating your feet in ecstatic movement


If you knew the story you'd be giving glory
If you truly comprehended the narrative, you would be expressing immense honor and acclaim


Nailed to a tree so you could go to glory
Sacrificed by being affixed to a wooden cross, enabling you to attain heavenly magnificence


Now in a trace everybody dance
Now entranced and enraptured, everyone joyfully engages in movement


Everybody let go, Father's command
Everyone releases their inhibitions and surrenders to the Father's directive


Now I demand, Javon is my man
It is my fervent request and proclamation, declaring Javon as my trusted companion


Now let the beat drop everybody dance
Proceed to lower the music's intensity, and all present actively participate in exuberant kinetic expressions




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Written by: Mark Carson

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