His debut album, Gang Signs & Prayer, was released on 24 February 2017, and was the first grime album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart and won British Album of the Year at the 2018 Brit Awards. In 2019, Stormzy achieved his first UK number-one single with "Vossi Bop" and his headline appearance at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival was widely praised; he wore a Union Jack stab vest designed by Banksy, in light of the rise in knife crime in London. His second album, Heavy Is the Head, was released on 13 December 2019. On 22 September 2022, Stormzy released the single "Mel Made Me Do It" accompanied by an 11-minute music video featuring popular artists, actors and sports figures such as Usain Bolt and José Mourinho. He returned to social media on 12 October 2022 to announce his third album This Is What I Mean, which was recorded on Osea Island in England. It was released on 25 November 2022. The first single to be released was titled "Hide & Seek" on 14 October 2022.
Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. was born on 26 July 1993 in Croydon, London. His mother is Ghanaian, his father was a taxi driver and he is a cousin of rapper Nadia Rose. He grew up in South Norwood, London, with his mother, brother, and two sisters. Stormzy did not come from a particularly musical household, although he liked music. He attended Stanley Tech South Norwood. He began rapping at the age of 11 and would clash with older rappers at his local youth club.
Holy Spirit
Stormzy Lyrics
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The pressure on my shoulders
Father, help me hold this
'Cause I can't bear the pressure
If you knew the burdens
The burdens are so heavy
But Lord, you made me ready
To carry all my burdens
The power that's inside me
Worst mind cannot pass by me
Mighty God, Almighty
Hold me close, feel me live your presence
Holy Ghost and spirit
Father God, I found it
Lord, keep me surrounded
Isn't it amazin'
That faith was all we needed?
To find the missing pieces
Oh, I've been searching for my Jesus (pieces, yeah, yeah)
Times when I felt worthless
You gave me peace and purpose
Although I don't deserve it (don't deserve it)
Although I'm far from perfect (far from perfect)
I need you to hold me close, feel me live your presence
Holy Ghost and spirit
Father God, I found it
Lord, keep me surrounded
Holy Spirit, I don't know what this is
So drained, it's the feelin' You give, oh Lord
Came in and He filled me with bliss
It's a feelin' I don't wanna resist, oh Lord
Holy Spirit, show me the way
Hold me with Your tight embrace, oh Lord, You
You will never lead me astray (no, no)
Now I am no longer afraid
You're the reason why I pray
Fill me with the light of day
When You hold me in Your arms
Makes me feel some type of way
Know You'll be there when I call
Lord, I fall
Oh-ooh-whoa, oh-oh
If You knew my story
Lord, what do You have for me?
(What do You have for me?)
You make me feel so hopeful (hopeful)
I'm just glad I know You (know)
I'm so glad I know You, You, You, You
I'm so glad I know You, You
In "Holy Spirit," Stormzy opens up about the burdens and pressure he carries as a successful musician. He turns to God for strength and guidance, acknowledging that he cannot bear these weights on his own. Stormzy describes the power within him that comes from his faith in God, which makes him feel unstoppable. He then expresses his gratitude for God's presence in his life despite his imperfections, saying that his faith has given him peace and purpose. Finally, Stormzy concludes by expressing his overwhelming sense of relief and hope from having a relationship with God.
The song is a reflection of Stormzy's personal struggles and journey with faith. He has been open about his Christian beliefs since his debut album, and "Holy Spirit" serves as a continuation of that theme. Additionally, the song features a gospel choir, which adds to the spiritual and uplifting nature of the track. "Holy Spirit" shows how Stormzy uses his music as a platform to connect with his fans and express his deepest emotions.
Overall, "Holy Spirit" is a powerful song that explores themes of faith, strength, and gratitude. Stormzy's honest lyrics and captivating vocals, combined with the gospel choir's harmonies, make for an unforgettable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
If you knew the pressure
I carry a heavy burden and need divine assistance to relieve myself.
The pressure on my shoulders
The weight of the world rests upon me.
Father, help me hold this
I call upon my heavenly father for strength and support.
'Cause I can't bear the pressure
The pressure is too much for me to handle on my own.
If you knew the burdens
The weight of my problems is immense.
The burdens are so heavy
My load is overbearing.
But Lord, you made me ready
However, I am equipped for it.
To carry all my burdens
I am capable of handling all my problems.
If you knew the power
I possess strength beyond my physical abilities.
The power that's inside me
I have an inner strength that I rely on.
Worst mind cannot pass by me
My strength cannot be overshadowed.
Mighty God, Almighty
I attribute my strength to my almighty God.
Hold me close, feel me live your presence
I ask to feel the holy presence of God.
Holy Ghost and spirit
I call upon the divine spirit to aid me.
Father God, I found it
I have found God's divine presence.
Lord, keep me surrounded
I pray to be protected by the Lord's divine power.
Isn't it amazin'
It is truly unbelievable.
That faith was all we needed?
Our belief in God is the ultimate power.
To find the missing pieces
Faith helps us find what is missing in our lives.
Oh, I've been searching for my Jesus (pieces, yeah, yeah)
The song's protagonist has been searching for their spiritual path.
Times when I felt worthless
I have felt aimless and without value in my life.
You gave me peace and purpose
The Lord has provided me with peace and direction.
Although I don't deserve it (don't deserve it)
Despite feeling unworthy, I am grateful for God's help.
Although I'm far from perfect (far from perfect)
I acknowledge my shortcomings and imperfections.
Holy Spirit, I don't know what this is
The song's protagonist does not know what the Holy Spirit is.
So drained, it's the feelin' You give, oh Lord
Despite being emotionally drained, the Lord's presence provides comfort and strength.
Came in and He filled me with bliss
The singer feels a sense of joy and spiritual fulfillment.
It's a feelin' I don't wanna resist, oh Lord
The artist wants to continue feeling this spiritual fulfillment.
Holy Spirit, show me the way
The artist asks for guidance from the divine spirit.
Hold me with Your tight embrace, oh Lord, You
The song's protagonist seeks divine comfort and support.
You will never lead me astray (no, no)
The Lord will always guide me in the right direction.
Now I am no longer afraid
The artist is reassured and feels less afraid.
You're the reason why I pray
The Lord is the reason for the artist's prayers.
Fill me with the light of day
The artist seeks divine inspiration and guidance.
When You hold me in Your arms
The Lord's embrace provides comfort and a sense of peace.
Makes me feel some type of way
The song's protagonist is emotionally affected by the Lord's embrace.
Know You'll be there when I call
The singer trusts that the Lord will always be there for them.
Lord, I fall
The singer acknowledges their fails and shortcomings.
Oh-ooh-whoa, oh-oh
Vocals in the song's chorus.
If You knew my story
The artist is referring to their past struggles.
Lord, what do You have for me?
The artist asks for divine guidance and direction for their future.
(What do You have for me?)
Reinforcement of the singer's previous statement.
You make me feel so hopeful (hopeful)
The Lord provides the singer with hope.
I'm just glad I know You (know)
The artist is grateful and happy to know the Lord.
I'm so glad I know You, You, You, You
Reinforcement of the artist's gratefulness and happiness.
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Written by: Michael Ebenezer Owuo Jr.
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I wasnt even gonna do one but...
Fuck your bandanas, we dnot see no colours
I want a holiday, I tell 'er pack your luggage
They're like Stormz, why you only doing covers
I'm sitting on some bangers you can go and such your mothers
But for now I might just take a little tune and then I kill it
We're just warming up a second in minute
Got the E.P coming sooner when we're finished
I just dash my boy a drawer 'nd tell him bin it, OH LORD!
I'm the one to get it popping
I just phone my brudda Flips, we'll go and shop it
Another nigga's talking shit, I need a coffin
And we don't care about your taper when its dropping, nigga oh shit
Promoters on the phone, he's got a booky
I got some pagans on the phone, they say they're looking for me
Got your girlfriend on my phone, she's got some pussy for me
I give my little brudda ?? and make him cook it for me
All this talking's gonna get a nigga into beef shit
I'm on my ????? shit
They're talking recky but them niggas haven't seen shit
I've seen them turn some gangstas into pussies, nigga real quick
Real quick, run Stormz, run Stormz
Please Stormz, that nigga's got a gun Stormz
They love Stormz, so if that nigga bun Stormz
They'll come for him, you can put that on my mum boy
Is this the karma
You're talking doe but you can't even bring your son up
They always miss but they just love the fancy run up
Selfies with my bitch, we're taking pictures looking tun up
And yeah, man I gotta put him on, my brudda's waiting for me
I just had a meeting with my man, he told me 'play it for me'
I aint even saying nothing, please just keep on praying for me
Still a couple niggas that still owe a couple favours for me
But we're gonna cash 'em all in when we need it
Heard your songs, they're kinda wack, yeah I don't feel it
They couldn't say it to my face they had to tweet it
Still thinking why they got me on the remix, that's some other shit
You wanted more, I dropped The Second Quarter through
If he needs it, then I've got a year, I'll sort it through
Yeah we're humble, you won't ever know we brought it through
That brudda's thirsty, can we please just get some water through
And 1 litre, 2 litre, 3 litres man he's thirsty
Couple man are old, they're in their thirties
My brudda stabbed me in my back, he done me dirty
And if I'm down my brudda ?? will reimburse me
Real nigga shit, real nigga shit, yeah
Real nigga shit, real nigga shit, yeah
Murky!!