We Live As Kings (WLAK) is a culture built around the hope of our redemption, "counting not the suffering of the present time worthy to be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us." Kings are not victims of circumstance. They rise above it, reign despite of it and reflect the image of the one true King throughout it; because they know their kingdom is not of this world, so their hope isn't either.
The WLAK album dropped March 5, 2013 on Collision Records featuring full artist roster and production by Swoope, Wit, Dirty Rice and more.
Yhwh
W.L.A.K. Lyrics
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Alpha comma Omega comma the Pioneer
Alpha comma Omega comma the Pioneer
Yahweh is the โฆ
Running everything
(I wonder how many times we gonโ say the word โkingโ on this album)
One and Only (King, King)
Running eโrything (King, King)
Alpha comma Omega comma the Pioneer
Yeah we live as (kings, kings)
But Yahweh is the (King, King)
One and Only (King)
What he run though?
Running eโrything
(Uh, what he run though?)
Running eโrything
(Uh, what he run though?)
Running eโrything โฆ
Alpha comma Omega comma the Pioneer
[Verse 1 โ Dre Murray]
You know how many humans try to claim this? Talkinโ like they brainless
Thatโs rhetoric, thatโs heinous, thereโs only one whoโs famous
Our King here is blameless, no Bron-Bron, no Michael
That bank account canโt change this, you dumb-dumb, you psycho
Hah hah, they say Iโm loco โcause I see but never seen him
That living water got me flooding, boy I never seen him
Thatโs E.M., thatโs know why; he first place, thatโs no tie
Iโm at your neck, thatโs bow tie; you want the crown? Boy donโt try
Thatโs futile, and you canโt win; he heavyweight and you weigh thin
When you hit the throne with yo sin, tell me what you say then
See heโs a holy God, that detest evil
He abhors sin, but he loves people
You see the issue is not a book of lists
Without Yahweh, your sin still exists
HAH, and in his presence, thatโs a no-no
Everybody got a time they gotta go though, and itโs so low
And it really donโt matter if you ever sang a solo
If you honest it was probably just for promo, for your show though
But his brandโs much stronger, peep the logos
[Hook]
Yahweh is the (King, King)
One and Only (King, King)
Running eโrything (King, King)
Alpha comma Omega comma the Pioneer
Yeah we live as (kings, kings)
But Yahweh is the (King, King)
One and Only (King)
What he run though?
Running eโrything
(Uh, what he run though?)
Running eโrything
(Uh, what he run though?)
Running eโrything โฆ
Alpha comma Omega comma the Pioneer
[Verse 2 โ Swoope]
What? Come on homie, you know who it is
Oh you donโt? Dag, homie let me clue you in
The Sovereign Ruler kid, everything you view is his
Even that stuff that you breathinโ, that breath he blew it in
Not Martin Luther Junior
Speaking โbout the one in which Martin Luther schooled us
Not Buddha or Confucius, but the only one that didnโt stay
In the grave, only King thatโs spelled without a little โkโ
Never changing, Y-H-W-H
Only consonants, no vowels, man what can you say?
Came down and rode with us, put a little flesh on
Still kept his holiness, robe got that mesh on
Well lived, died, then rise in three
None on earth can sit up in that sovereign seat
Man youโll lose your shirt tryna fit his sovereign-tee
The Supreme Judge is Supreme justice
Full of grace, sitting outside of time, he just is
Supreme was, is, and also coming
On the clouds, trumpets blowing loud, yeah he stuntinโ
Everybody watching, Global Paparazzi
Exercising his Will like he stole a role in Ali
Bossed up is what Jesus is, called us to be kings for him
All us believers here so Iโm pleasing him โcause โฆ
[Hook]
Yahweh is the โฆ
One and Only โฆ
Running eโrything โฆ
Alpha comma Omega comma the Pioneer
Yeah we live as (kings, kings)
But Yahweh is the (King, King)
One and Only (King)
What he run though?
Running eโrything
(Uh, what he run though?)
Running eโrything
(Uh, what he run though?)
Running eโrything โฆ
(Uh, what he run though?)
Running eโrything
(Uh, what he run though?)
Running eโrything โฆ
Alpha comma Omega comma the Pioneer
The song "Yhwh" by W.L.A.K. (We Live As Kings) revolves around the belief that Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God, is the ultimate ruler and king of everything. The lyrics reflect a sense of reverence and awe towards Yahweh, with the hook repeating "Alpha comma Omega comma the Pioneer" as a way to express his all-encompassing power and authority. The verses by Dre Murray and Swoope elaborate on this idea by discussing how humans often try to claim power and fame for themselves, but ultimately come up short compared to Yahweh. Murray's verse asserts that Yahweh is a "holy God" who detests evil and sin but still loves his people, while Swoope's verse describes Yahweh as the "Sovereign Ruler kid" and "Supreme Judge" who is "full of grace" and "exercising his Will" in the world.
The song's use of repetition and wordplay reflects the importance of Yahweh as the central figure in the lives of believers. The chorus is repeated several times with slight variations to emphasize the different facets of Yahweh's power and authority, while the verses use clever phrasing and metaphors to describe his nature. The overall message of the song is that no matter how much power or influence humans may have, they will never be able to match Yahweh's supreme rule and reign.
Line by Line Meaning
Yahweh is the โฆ
Yahweh is the ruler of everything.
Running everything
Yahweh controls everything that happens.
Alpha comma Omega comma the Pioneer
Yahweh is the beginning and the end, the first to pioneer everything.
Yahweh is the (King, King)
Yahweh is the ultimate ruler and king of everything.
One and Only (King, King)
Yahweh is the only true king and ruler.
Yeah we live as (kings, kings)
Although we may feel like kings in our own lives, Yahweh is the true ruler.
What he run though?
What does he control in the world?
Running eโrything
Yahweh controls everything that happens.
Thatโs rhetoric, thatโs heinous, thereโs only one whoโs famous
Humans who claim to be rulers are just using empty words, but there is only one true ruler.
Our King here is blameless, no Bron-Bron, no Michael
Yahweh is a perfect king, unlike human athletes who have faults and flaws.
Thatโs E.M., thatโs know why; he first place, thatโs no tie
Yahweh is the best and there is no competition or tie for who is in first place.
He heavyweight and you weigh thin
Yahweh is powerful while humans are weak in comparison.
See heโs a holy God, that detest evil
Yahweh is a pure and holy being who hates evil actions.
But his brandโs much stronger, peep the logos
Yahweh's reputation and power is much stronger than any human's brand or logo.
What? Come on homie, you know who it is
Yahweh is the one true ruler and everyone should know that.
The Sovereign Ruler kid, everything you view is his
Yahweh is the supreme ruler and owns everything that we see and experience.
Not Buddha or Confucius, but the only one that didnโt stay
Yahweh is different from other religious figures in that he did not remain in the grave after death.
Man youโll lose your shirt tryna fit his sovereign-tee
It is impossible to fully understand Yahweh's sovereign power and control.
Full of grace, sitting outside of time, he just is
Yahweh is a merciful and timeless being who simply exists.
Everybody watching, Global Paparazzi
Everyone is paying attention to Yahweh and observing what he does.
Bossed up is what Jesus is, called us to be kings for him
Jesus, who is one aspect of Yahweh, is the ultimate boss and has called believers to serve as kings for him.
All us believers here so Iโm pleasing him โcause โฆ
As believers, we strive to please Yahweh and follow his will.
Contributed by Dylan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ladyuh_thelight
WOOOOOO My God !!!!! The fact that Christ is the motivation behind this beat, these lyrics, and WLAK, is a million steps past A M A Z I N G .
Tacuma Russell
No jc
Jessica M. Jacob
You know how I know this beat clean...I made my stank face when I heard this!
OnTheRiseWith CandyceEvette
Lol
Dav Luv
It's a keeper not a sweeper, so let the music play on, old school beat tuned up for 2014, oh. and how do a stank face look??
randomnerd01
Dre murray is so so underrated.
HEAVEN
Soooo underated!
Aisha Oduntan
They went in on this one!!!๐๐๐๐ง๐๐๐๐
T. L.
This song is the best! It makes me want to get focus. Lol. This will be a great workout jam. I am definitely buying this album.
Grant Seymour
This a good song for those who transitioned from rap over to gospel rap