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Holy Lyrics

by Justin Bieber

Lyricist: Justin Bieber, Noah Drew, Skrillex

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Holy Lyrics

I hear a lot about sinners Don't think that I'll be a saint But I might go down to the river 'Cause the way that the sky opens up when we touch Yeah, it's making me say That the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy On God Runnin' to the altar like a track star Can't wait another second 'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me Feels so holy I don't do well with the drama And, no, I can't stand it being fake (No, no, no, no, no, no, no) I don't believe in nirvana But the way that we love in the night gave me life Baby, I can't explain That the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy On God Runnin' to the altar like a track star Can't wait another second 'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me Feels so holy They say we're too young and The pimps and the players say, "Don't go crushin'" Wise men say fools rush in But I don't know (Ah-ah-ah-ah) They say we're too young and The pimps and the players say, "Don't go crushin'" Wise men say fools rush in But I don't know (Chance the Rapper) The first step pleases the Father Might be the hardest to take But when you come out of the water I'm a believer, my heart is fleshy Life is short with a temper like Joe Pesci They always come and sing your praises, your name is catchy But they don't see you how I see you, Parlay and Desi Cross, Tween, Tween, Hesi' hit the jet speed When they get messy, go lefty like Lionel Messi Let's take a trip and get the Vespas or rent a jetski I know the spots that got the best weed, we goin' next week I wanna honor, wanna honor you Bride's groom, I'm my father's child I know when the son takes the first steps, the Father's proud (Yes) If you make it to the water, He'll part the clouds (Uh) I know He made you a snack like Oscar Proud (Mwah) Suffer it to be so now gotta clean it up (Ooh) Formalize the union in communion, He can trust (Woo) I know I ain't leavin' you like I know He ain't leavin' us (Ah) I know we believe in God, and I know God believes in us 'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy On God Runnin' to the altar like a track star Can't wait another second, on God Runnin' to the altar like a track star Can't wait another second, on God Runnin' to the altar like a track star Can't wait another second 'Cause the way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me Feels so ho-ho-ho-holy

Meaning of Holy

“Holy,” Justin Bieber’s surprisingly earnest exploration of faith and desire, centers on a raw, almost frantic, yearning for connection intertwined with a burgeoning religious experience. The song immediately establishes a conflicted perspective – acknowledging worldly “sinners” while simultaneously experiencing an overwhelming, almost transcendent feeling triggered solely by the act of being held by this unnamed lover. This isn’t a conventional romantic ballad; it's a collision of hedonistic impulses and a nascent spiritual awakening. Bieber utilizes vivid imagery, juxtaposing youthful recklessness (“Runnin’ to the altar like a track star”) with profound religious symbolism – referencing baptism, altars, and divine intervention (“On God”). The repeated phrase “the way you hold me” functions as the catalyst for this transformation, elevating the physical intimacy to something sacred. Bieber cleverly employs contrasting voices—the cynical dismissals of "pimps and players" versus the wisdom of “wise men”—to highlight his internal struggle. The lyrics reveal a desire to escape superficiality (“I don’t do well with the drama / And, no, I can't stand it being fake”) and embrace genuine connection, symbolized by a willingness to fully immerse himself in this intense experience. The song's ultimate message isn't about simply finding love; it’s about discovering faith through vulnerability and surrender, suggesting that even within chaotic, perhaps flawed, relationships, there exists the potential for something truly holy – a belief system born from profound emotion and an openness to the extraordinary. Ultimately, Bieber seems to be articulating a deeply personal journey of spiritual discovery, framed by youthful exuberance and a fervent desire for acceptance.

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