Kanye West - Follow God Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
Father, I stretch
Stretch my hands to You
Verse
Lifelike, this is what your life like, try to?live?your life right
People?really know you, push your buttons?like typewrite
This is like a movie, but it's really very lifelike
Every single night, right, every single fight, right?
I was looking at the 'Gram and I don't even like likes
I was screamin' at my dad, he told me, "It ain't Christ-like"
I was screamin' at the referee just like Mike
Lookin' for a bright light, Sigel, what your life like
Riding on a white bike, feeling like Excitebike (Stretch my hands to You)
Pressin' on the gas, supernova for a night light
Screamin' at my dad and he told me, "It ain't Christ-like"
But nobody never tell you when you're being like Christ
Only ever seein' me only when they needin' me
Like if Tyler Perry made a movie for BET
Searchin' for a deity, now you wanna see it free
Now you wanna see if we, let's just see if three apiece
Tell me what your life like, turn it down, a bright light
Drivin' with my dad, and he told me, "It ain't Christ-like" (Stretch my hands to You)
I'm just tryna find, l've been lookin' for a new way
I'm just really tryin' not to really do the fool way
I don't have a cool way, bein' on my best, though
Block 'em on the text though, nothin' else next though
Not another word, letter, picture, or a decimal (Father, I stretch)
Wrestlin' with God, I don't really want to wrestle
Man, it's really lifelike, everything in my life (Stretch my hands to You)
Arguing with my dad, and he said, "It ain't Christ-like"
Outro
Man
You know, it's like
Somebody only close who can get you, like, off your
I be on my
I woke up this morning, I said my prayers
I'm all doing good, I tried to talk to my dad (Stretch my hands to You)
Give him some advice, he starts spazzin' on me
I start spazzin' back, He said "That ain't Christ-like"
I said, "Ahhh"
Video
Kanye West - Follow God
Meaning & Inspiration
Kanye West's "Follow God," released on November 8, 2019, as part of his album *Jesus Is King*, stands as a compelling testament to a deeply personal spiritual journey. The song’s core message is an unwavering declaration of commitment to divine guidance, a path that West portrays as challenging yet ultimately redemptive. He grapples with the allure of worldly desires and the temptations that pull him away from his faith, articulating a palpable struggle against the very real forces that seek to distract and derail one's spiritual walk. This internal conflict is a universal theme, resonating with anyone who has navigated the complexities of living a life guided by higher principles in a world often saturated with superficiality. The song’s narrative arc mirrors the biblical account of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt, a journey fraught with doubt and hardship but ultimately driven by faith in God's promise. West's lyrics speak to the necessity of relinquishing personal control and trusting in a power greater than oneself, a sentiment echoed in Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." This reliance on God’s wisdom and direction is the bedrock of the song, suggesting that true fulfillment and purpose are found not in self-sufficiency, but in surrender to divine will. The pursuit of earthly accolades and recognition is subtly critiqued, implying that they are fleeting compared to the enduring peace and strength that comes from aligning oneself with God's plan. This resonates with the teachings of Jesus, who often spoke about the dangers of worldly riches and the importance of storing treasures in heaven, as found in Matthew 6:19-21: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." "Follow God" is more than just a song; it’s an anthem for spiritual perseverance, a vivid portrayal of the ongoing effort required to keep one's focus fixed on divine truth amidst the cacophony of the world. It’s an encouragement to those who feel lost or tested, reminding them that the path of faith, though demanding, leads to a peace that surpasses all understanding, a peace that can only be found by actively choosing to follow God.