WASH US IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS
Travis Scott Lyrics
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Seeking whom he may (devour)
(Ronny J, please turn me up)
Take some rain, nonstop
Rain, don't want war
Rain come, rain come
Come shine, come rain, good month
Outside let it rain
Rain down on the pain
Rain down on the slain
Rain down for my mom (ooh)
Rain down on the farm (ah)
Shower us with your love (ha)
Wash us in the blood (ooh)
Drop this for the thugs (ah)
Know I grew up in the mud (ha)
The top is not enough
Wash us in the blood (ah)
Is there anybody here? (Ha)
Is there anybody here? (Ooh)
That can save, no matter how much he player-hate? Hahaha
It was the blood that (ooh)
It was the blood that (God)
It was the blood that cleansed me, ha
It was the (ooh)
Shower down on us (ah)
Wash us in the blood (ha)
Wash us in the blood (ooh)
Whole life bein' thugs (ah)
No choice, sellin' drugs (ha)
Southside what it does? (God)
Rain down on us (ah)
Genocide, what it does (ha)
Slavery, what it does (ooh)
Rain down on us (ah)
Whole life sellin' drugs (ha)
Wash us in the blood (ooh)
Wash us in Your blood (ah)
Wash us in the blood (and as we live in this evil)
Wash us in the blood (and crooked and just pathetic world)
Wash us in the blood
Holy Spirit, come down (come take)
Holy Spirit, come down (come down)
Holy Spirit, help now (way down)
Holy Spirit, help now (uh, uh)
Holy Spirit, come down
Holy Spirit, come down (ayy)
Holy Spirit, help now (come down)
Holy Spirit, help now (yeah)
Wash us in the blood (yeah)
Whole life bein' thugs (ha)
No choice, sellin' drugs (ooh)
Genocide, what it does (ah)
Mass incarc', what it does (ha)
Cost a cause, what it does (ooh)
'Nother life bein' lost (whoa)
Let it off, set it off
Execution, thirty states (that's why)
Thirty states still execute (ah)
Thou shall not kill
I should not spill Nextels at the rendez-vous (oh)
We dodgin' time in the Federal (get 'em)
Squad box you in like a sectional (oh, no)
We walk through the blast and the residue (oh)
Now look what we headed to (ah)
Rain down on us (ha)
Rain down on us (ooh)
Wash us in the blood (ah)
Wash us in the blood (ha)
Holy spirit, come down (ooh)
Holy spirit, come down (ah)
And they tryna control 'Ye (ha)
They want me to calm down (ooh)
They don't want me to Kanye
They don't want Kanye to be Kanye
They wanna sign a fake Kanye
They tryna sign a calm 'Ye
That's right I call him Calm-Ye
But don't take me the wrong way (no)
But don't take me the wrong way (ah)
'Cause God took me a long way (ha)
They wanna edit the interviews (we)
They wanna take it to interludes (need)
Cut a whole sentence to interlude (to get back)
You know that it's fake if it's in the news (home)
So I let it fly when I'm in the booth (ah)
The devil a lie and I been the truth (ha)
Livid 'cause nobody livin' and nobody gettin' it
Doin' it different (ah)
Rain down on us (ha)
Holy spirit, come down (ooh)
Holy spirit, come down (ah)
We need you now
Wash us in the blood (ooh)
Whole life bein' thugs (ah)
No choice, sellin' drugs (no)
Genocide, what it does
Slavery, what it does
The lyrics to Travis Scott's song "WASH US IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS" touch on themes of redemption, struggle, and the desire for spiritual cleansing. The song opens with the image of a roaring lion, symbolizing the presence of evil or negative forces that seek to destroy. The lyrics call for rain to come and wash away conflict and pain, emphasizing the need for divine intervention to bring peace and healing.
Throughout the song, references to drugs, violence, and the hardships of inner-city life are juxtaposed with the plea for salvation and forgiveness. Travis Scott reflects on his own upbringing in difficult circumstances and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. He acknowledges the insufficiency of worldly success and material possessions, expressing a deep longing for something greater and more meaningful.
The chorus repeatedly asks for a washing in the blood of Jesus, acknowledging the power of Christ's sacrifice to cleanse and purify. The lyrics draw parallels between historical atrocities such as slavery and genocide and the contemporary struggles faced by marginalized communities. The song ultimately points towards the need for a spiritual awakening and the transformative power of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
A roaring lion, walketh about
There is a powerful and menacing force constantly seeking to bring destruction upon us
Seeking whom he may (devour)
Searching for vulnerable individuals to consume and destroy
Take some rain, nonstop
Embrace the blessings that come endlessly, without interruption
Rain, don't want war
The rain symbolizes peace and harmony, rejecting conflict and hostility
Rain come, rain come
Let the rain of goodness and mercy shower upon us continuously
Come shine, come rain, good month
Whether in times of prosperity or adversity, let this be a favorable period
South side, let it bang
From the southern region, let the music and energy explode vibrantly
Outside let it rain
Let this abundance and positivity overflow into the external world
Rain down on the pain
May the rain of comfort and healing pour over our suffering
Rain down on the slain
May the rain of redemption and restoration revive those who have been defeated
Rain down for my mom (ooh)
Let the rain of blessings and protection shower upon my mother
Rain down on the farm (ah)
May the rain of abundance and fertility bless the farm and its crops
Shower us with your love (ha)
Immerse us in your unconditional love and care
Wash us in the blood (ooh)
Cleanse and purify us from our sins and impurities
Drop this for the thugs (ah)
Release this song for those living an unconventional lifestyle
Know I grew up in the mud (ha)
Acknowledge that I came from a difficult and challenging environment
The top is not enough
Attaining success and fame is not fulfilling on its own
Wash us in the blood (ah)
Continue to purify us with your divine presence
Is there anybody here? (Ha)
Is there anyone present who can answer this question?
Is there anybody here? (Ooh)
Is there anyone present who can relate to this situation?
That can save, no matter how much he player-hate? Hahaha
Who possesses the ability to rescue, regardless of the envy and hostility directed towards him? Laughing sarcastically
It was the blood that (ooh)
The blood of Jesus was the factor that
It was the blood that (God)
The blood of Jesus was the factor that (from God's perspective)
It was the blood that cleansed me, ha
The blood of Jesus was the means by which I was purified, expressing satisfaction
Shower down on us (ah)
Let blessings and grace pour abundantly upon us
Wash us in the blood (ha)
Cleanse and purify us from sin through the blood of Jesus
Wash us in the blood (ooh)
Continue to purify us with the redeeming blood of Jesus
Whole life bein' thugs (ah)
Our entire existence has involved living as outlaws
No choice, sellin' drugs (ha)
We had no alternative but to engage in drug dealing
Southside what it does? (God)
What is the impact of the southern region? (from a divine perspective)
Rain down on us (ah)
May blessings and mercy shower upon us
Genocide, what it does (ha)
The act of mass killing, what are the consequences?
Slavery, what it does (ooh)
The institution of enslavement, what impact does it have?
Wash us in the blood (ah)
Cleanse and purify us through the blood of Jesus
Wash us in Your blood (ooh)
Cleanse and purify us through your divine blood
Wash us in the blood (and as we live in this evil)
Cleanse and purify us through the blood of Jesus (while we exist in this wickedness)
Wash us in the blood (and crooked and just pathetic world)
Cleanse and purify us through the blood of Jesus (in this corrupt and pitiful world)
Wash us in the blood
Cleanse and purify us through the blood of Jesus
Holy Spirit, come down (come take)
Divine Spirit, descend upon us (come and take control)
Holy Spirit, come down (come down)
Divine Spirit, descend upon us (come closer to us)
Holy Spirit, help now (way down)
Divine Spirit, provide assistance at this moment (deeply and profoundly)
Holy Spirit, help now (uh, uh)
Divine Spirit, provide assistance at this moment (expressing agreement)
Holy Spirit, come down
Divine Spirit, descend upon us
Holy Spirit, come down (ayy)
Divine Spirit, descend upon us (expressing affirmation)
Holy Spirit, help now (come down)
Divine Spirit, provide assistance at this moment (come closer to us)
Holy Spirit, help now (yeah)
Divine Spirit, provide assistance at this moment (expressing agreement)
Wash us in the blood (yeah)
Cleanse and purify us through the blood of Jesus (expressing affirmation)
Whole life bein' thugs (ha)
Our entire existence has involved living as outlaws
No choice, sellin' drugs (ooh)
We had no alternative but to engage in drug dealing
Genocide, what it does (ah)
The act of mass killing, what are the consequences?
Slavery, what it does (ha)
The institution of enslavement, what impact does it have?
Wash us in the blood (ooh)
Cleanse and purify us through the blood of Jesus
Wash us in Your blood (ah)
Cleanse and purify us through your divine blood
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Butts, Dwayne Abernathy, Isaac De Boni, Jacques Webster, Jahmal Gwin, Kanye Omari West, Mark Makora Mbogo, Michael Mule, Ronald Spence
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dotdotwav
Travis: When do you wanna record Ye?
Kanye: Hop on GTA
@bastscho
How many Shark Cards does Kanye have?
@luciogregorio5603
He's all about tht social distance
@sm1ley520
funny thing is, he used clips from a GTA text roleplaying server. Kanye didnt make the video, his producer arthur jafa did.
@marcin5690
@@bastscho all of them
@sm1ley520
@Leon Jones man, he actually used clips from a roleplaying server that I play on.
@NelsonRX
Travis: How long should my verse be?
Kanye: No
@thesk8erdav
lmaooo
@enriquevicentetuconnaislas3133
Top 1
@Maaaaaaaarii
Travis: How long should my verse be? Kanye: No