Kanye West - Water Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro: Kanye West
Well, right
So, so well
Well, right
So, so
High as the sun come out
Plannin'
Bootin'
Plannin'
Movin'
Plannin'
Tubin', there
Well, well
Chorus: Ant Clemons
Clean us like the rain in spring
Take the chlorine out our conversation
Let Your light reflect on me
I promise I'm not hiding anything
It's water
We are water
Pure as water
Like a newborn daughter
Verse 1: Ant Clemons
The storm may come
But we'll get through it because of Your love
Either way, we crash like water
Your love's water
Pure as water
We are water
Verse 2: Kanye West
Jesus, flow through us
Jesus, heal the bruises
Jesus, clean the music
Jesus, please use us
Jesus, please help
Jesus, please heal
Jesus, please forgive
Jesus, please reveal
Jesus, give us strength
Jesus, make us well
Jesus, help us live
Jesus, give us wealth
Jesus is our safe
Jesus is our rock
Jesus, give us grace
Jesus, keep us safe
Chorus: Ant Clemons
Clean us like the rain in spring
Take the chlorine out our conversation
Let Your light reflect on me
I promise I'm not hiding anything
It's water
We are water
Pure as water
Like a newborn daughter
Outro: Kanye West
We like water, mmh
We like water
Well, right
So, so well
Well, right
So, so
High as the sun come out
Plannin'
Bootin'
Plannin'
Movin'
Plannin'
Tubin', there
Well, well
Video
Water
Meaning & Inspiration
Kanye West's "Water," a standout track from his 2019 album *JESUS IS KING*, offers a profound spiritual reflection, positioning water not merely as a physical element but as a potent symbol of divine purity, cleansing, and spiritual sustenance. Released in an era where West publicly embraced his Christian faith, this song delves deep into themes of redemption and transformation, echoing the transformative power of God's grace. The lyrics, particularly those sung by Ant Clemons, paint a vivid picture of spiritual renewal, pleading for a divine purification akin to the cleansing rain of spring, a concept that resonates with biblical imagery of renewal and spiritual washing. The desire to "take the chlorine out our conversation" speaks to a yearning for authenticity and sincerity, shedding the artificiality and impurity that can permeate human interaction, much like the Psalmist’s prayer for a pure heart in Psalm 51:10: "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." The repeated assertion, "It's water, We are water, Pure as water," is a powerful declaration of our inherent spiritual nature when aligned with God, suggesting a return to a state of pristine innocence, reminiscent of the baptismal promise of being born again, as spoken by Jesus in John 3:3, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Kanye West's own verses serve as a direct supplication, a fervent prayer for Jesus to imbue believers with His presence and power. The repeated invocation, "Jesus, flow through us," is a profound expression of dependence on the Holy Spirit, drawing parallels to Jesus' own words about the living water that He offers: "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water" (John 7:38). The plea for healing, forgiveness, strength, and wealth underscores a holistic understanding of God's provision, encompassing spiritual, emotional, and even material well-being, reflecting the abundant life promised in John 10:10. The declaration that "Jesus is our safe, Jesus is our rock" directly aligns with numerous scriptural affirmations of God's steadfastness and protection, such as Deuteronomy 32:4: "He is the rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he." The song's message is a powerful testament to the belief that through faith in Jesus Christ, individuals can be cleansed, renewed, and empowered to live a life reflective of His divine nature, a journey of transformation that begins with acknowledging our need for His purifying presence.