Forrest Frank - SELAH Lyrics
Lyrics
Sometimes you got to selah (Selah, yeah)
Don't speak for a minute
Close your eyes, let it be and selah (Selah, yeah)
It ain't all 'bout what you sing, it's the moments in between
Sometimes you got to selah (Selah, yeah)
Don't speak for a minute
Close your eyes, let it be and selah (Selah, yeah)
It ain't all 'bout what you sing, it's the moments in between
Sometimes you got to selah
Selah and take a lil' break
Somewhere that they cannot locate
Camp in the woods, lay in the shade
Like a vacation
Just put your mind at ease
There's nobody you got to please
Let go of your anxiety
There's healing in the wait
That's why they call it patience
There's healing in the wait
That's why they call it patience
Sometimes you got to selah (Selah, yeah)
Don't speak for a minute
Close your eyes, let it be and selah (Selah, yeah)
It ain't all 'bout what you sing, it's the moments in between (Woah, ayy, yeah)
Sometimes you got to selah
If I got a problem, I'm talking to Jesus
Not ChatGPT, woah
All of these people they speak on my name
But they do not know me, no
I wish 'em well, I pray they know it, as well
I pray they get off they cells and get out theyselves
And break out they cells 'til every cell starts moving in unison
Giving Him praise, open that book, do what it says
This ain't a game, but you should hit save
Talk about Jesus, don't care if it's made
The weight is my ease, how could I be so naive?
I hit the ground, now I'm up like a tree
Planted my roots in Him 'cause He don't leave
Speaking His name and the enemy flees
There's healing in the wait
That's why they call it patience
There's healing in the wait
That's why they call it patience
Sometimes you got to selah (Selah, yeah)
Don't speak for a minute
Close your eyes, let it be and selah (Selah, yeah)
It ain't all 'bout what you sing, it's the moments in between
Sometimes you got to selah (Selah, yeah)
Don't speak for a minute
Close your eyes, let it be and selah (Selah, yeah)
It ain't all 'bout what you sing, it's the moments in between
Sometimes you got to selah (Selah, yeah, take, take, a lil' break)
(Take, take a lil' break)
(Take, take, take a lil' break)
(Take, take, take a lil' break)
(Take, take, take a lil' break today)
Sometimes you got to selah (Selah, yeah, take, take a lil' break)
(Take, take a lil' break)
(Take, take, take a lil' break)
(Take, take, take a lil' break)
That makes me think of, uh (Take, take, take a lil' break today)
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green pastures
He leads me beside still waters
Selah, hmm
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Forrest Frank - SELAH (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Forrest Frank’s "SELAH," released on October 10, 2025, as part of his forthcoming album *JESUS LOFI VOLUME ONE*, offers a profound invitation to pause and reflect in a world that constantly demands attention. The song is a modern-day echo of an ancient biblical instruction, transforming a liturgical term found throughout the Psalms into a vital spiritual practice for contemporary life. It speaks directly to the soul's deep need for rest, a sacred cessation from the noise and demands that often overwhelm our inner peace, reminding us that true spiritual depth is often found not in constant activity, but in the quiet moments between.
The central message of "SELAH" revolves around intentional stillness and spiritual recalibration. Forrest Frank interprets "Selah" not just as a musical interlude, but as a command to step back, close our eyes, and simply "let it be." This concept finds rich resonance in Scripture, particularly in Psalm 46:10, which declares, "Be still, and know that I am God." The song encourages taking a "little break" in a place where one cannot be located, advocating for a deliberate disengagement from external pressures. This echoes the biblical pattern of retreat for spiritual replenishment, much like Jesus Himself often withdrew to solitary places to pray (Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16). It’s an urgent call to lay aside anxiety, knowing that there's nobody we truly need to please outside of God, aligning with the freedom found in Galatians 1:10, where Paul states he seeks not to please people, but God.
A powerful thread woven through "SELAH" is the recognition of "healing in the wait," emphasizing patience as a divine attribute and a pathway to restoration. In a culture obsessed with instant gratification, this message is particularly potent, reminding us that God often works in the spaces of our waiting, refining our character and strengthening our faith. This truth is beautifully articulated in Romans 5:3-4, which teaches that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance character, and character hope. James 1:3-4 also affirms that the testing of faith develops perseverance, making us complete and lacking nothing. Forrest Frank's declaration to talk to Jesus, not ChatGPT, about problems is a bold and timely statement, underscoring the absolute necessity of seeking divine wisdom and counsel over artificial intelligence or human understanding. This mirrors James 1:5, which promises wisdom to those who ask God, and Proverbs 3:5-6, which instructs us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
The song further delves into themes of resilience and grounding oneself in faith amidst external criticism. Frank addresses those who speak ill of him, wishing them well and praying for their spiritual awakening, a Christ-like response found in Matthew 5:44, where Jesus commands us to pray for those who persecute us. His vivid imagery of being "planted... like a tree" after hitting the ground powerfully conveys the idea of finding stability and strength in Christ, who never leaves. This echoes Psalm 1:3, describing a blessed person as a tree planted by streams of water, whose leaf does not wither, and Colossians 2:6-7, which encourages us to be "rooted and built up in him." The song's call to "open that book, do what it says" is a direct and unvarnished plea for engagement with Scripture, positioning God's Word as the ultimate guide and source of truth, aligning with Joshua 1:8, which promises prosperity and success to those who meditate on and obey God's law. Ultimately, "SELAH" culminates in the profound truth that speaking Jesus' name causes the enemy to flee (James 4:7), reinforcing the unparalleled power and authority inherent in His name (Philippians 2:9-11). The closing lines, a direct invocation of Psalm 23 – "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want / He makes me lie down in green pastures / He leads me beside still waters / Selah" – perfectly encapsulate the song's entire message: true rest, peace, and provision are found only in the care of the Good Shepherd, inviting us to pause in His presence and experience His abundant grace.