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Selah Lyrics

by Kanye West

Lyricist: Kanye West, Pusha T

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Selah Lyrics

God is King, we the soldiers Ultrabeam out the solar When I get to Heaven's gates I ain’t gotta peak over Keepin' perfect composure When I scream at the chauffeur I ain't mean, I’m just focused I ain't mean, I'm just focused Pour the lean out slower Got us clean out of soda Before the flood, people judge They did the same thing to Noah Everybody wanted Yandhi Then Jesus Christ did the laundry They say the week start on Monday But the strong start on Sunday Won't be in bondage to any man John 8:33 We the descendants of Abraham Ye should be made free John 8:36 To whom the son set free is free indeed He saved a wretch like me Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, He is wonderful If you woke, then wake up With Judas, kiss and make up Even with the bitter cup Forgave my brothers and drank up Did everything but gave up Stab my back, I can't front Still we win, we prayed up Even when we die, we raise up (Hallelujah) Ain't no wantin', no, we need it The powers that be done been greedy We need ours by this evening No white flag or no treaty We got the product, we got the tools We got the minds, we got the youth We goin' wild, we on the loose People is lying, we are the truth Everything old shall now become new The leaves’ll be green, bearing the fruit Love God and our neighbor, as written in Luke The army of God and we are the truth Wah, woo, wah, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo Wah, woo, wah, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo Woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo Wah, woo, wah, woo, woo, woo, woo

Meaning of Selah

“Selah” is a profoundly layered and intensely spiritual declaration from Kanye West, firmly establishing his embrace of Christian faith amidst the complexities of his public persona. The core theme revolves around divine sovereignty and a defiant assertion of power – not worldly dominance, but a spiritual one rooted in God’s kingdom. Beginning with grandiose pronouncements like “God is King, we the soldiers,” West immediately positions himself as a warrior for this new allegiance, referencing futuristic imagery ("Ultrabeam out the solar") to signal a radical shift in perspective. The lyrics weave together biblical references – John 8:33 and 36 – emphasizing personal redemption and freedom through Christ, juxtaposed with jarring moments of earthly frustration like demanding “Jesus Christ did the laundry.” This tension speaks directly to West’s own struggles with fame, criticism, and past mistakes ("Even with the bitter cup," "Stab my back, I can't front"). The repeated “Hallelujah” acts as a fervent mantra, driving home the overwhelming joy and gratitude of this newfound devotion. Beyond simply reciting scripture, West crafts a narrative of liberation – rejecting societal constraints (“Won’t be in bondage to any man”) and embracing a future defined by faith and strength. The references to “lean” and soda hint at past excesses, while his demand for “the powers that be done been greedy” suggests a rejection of established authority. Ultimately, "Selah" isn't just a song; it’s a declaration of allegiance, a testament to personal transformation, and an invitation – delivered with undeniable conviction – to join the “army of God.” The ecstatic vocalizations at the end amplify this feeling, solidifying West’s intention: he is no longer simply Kanye West, but a vessel for divine power.

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