Lecrae - Holy Water Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Zaytoven
Chorus
I'm dripping holy water, I got that holy water
I'm dripping holy water, I got that holy water
Do the Phillipe Patek (protect) me if it's dripping holy water
If she with me, respect it, she dripping holy water
Holy water, I got that holy water
I'm dripping holy water, I got that holy water
Do the Phillipe Patek (protect) me if it's dripping holy water
If she with me, respect it, she dripping holy water
Verse 1
Yah, sprinkle me with that water
I don't need a priest with a collar
Already been to the altar
Turn that dime to a dollar
They say he forgot that truth, now all he talk is money
I say truth is that my people in the hood and hungry
You don't really know my calling
You don't really want these problems
I stay fresh to death, but boy my whole team gotta be balling
Holy water steady dripping through
Look at how we brought the city through
116 and we been in the kitchen cooking up a chicken you can listen to
People wonder how we did it
People wonder how we get it
I tell em', don't chase the money, chase the vision, put your people into position
Turn that water into wine
Watch me grind, watch me shine
Grandma told me "God is good", I told Grandma "All the time"
Chorus
I'm dripping holy water, I got that holy water
I'm dripping holy water, I got that holy water
Do the Phillipe Patek (protect) me if it's dripping holy water
If she with me, respect it, she dripping holy water
Holy water, I got that holy water
I'm dripping holy water, I got that holy water
Do the Phillipe Patek (protect) me if it's dripping holy water
If she with me, respect it, she dripping holy water
Verse 2
Boy I swear I came from nothin' seen a lot of people fall
Took a lot of L’s called em lessons never took a loss
When they ask me how I say "Wow must not know my God"
Holy water drippin' One One Sixin' boy I’m with the mob yeah yeah
Holy water holy water dip me in drench me in it I'm drippin'
They told me the system would get me
I can’t lie the devil done tempt me
But now I’m covered and I’m clean
I’m still resisting all the schemes
You see me invest in my team
They killed the dreamer not the dream
All around the world
London to Dubai
Yes I fly, let them wonder why
I just trust the guide
Close my eyes
I could do this blind
I don’t walk by sight
Things just work out for me
I don’t do it well I do it right
Chorus
I'm dripping holy water, I got that holy water
I'm dripping holy water, I got that holy water
Do the Phillipe Patek (protect) me if it's dripping holy water
If she with me, respect it, she dripping holy water
Holy water, I got that holy water
I'm dripping holy water, I got that holy water
Do the Phillipe Patek (protect) me if it's dripping holy water
If she with me, respect it, she dripping holy water
Video
Lecrae & Zaytoven - Holy Water
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's "Holy Water," featured on his 2018 album *Let the Trap Say Amen*, is a powerful declaration of faith and resilience, masterfully weaving contemporary trap sensibilities with profound spiritual truth. The song's central metaphor of "holy water" serves as a vibrant symbol of divine cleansing, protection, and the transformative power of God's presence. This isn't just about external blessings; Lecrae is articulating an internal renewal, a deep-seated security that no earthly possession or status symbol can replicate. The repeated assertion, "I'm dripping holy water, I got that holy water," isn't boastful but rather an overflowing testament to a life saturated in God's grace. It speaks to a spiritual wellspring that constantly replenishes, allowing him to navigate the world with an unshakeable foundation.
The narrative woven throughout the lyrics is one of overcoming adversity and remaining steadfast in purpose. Lecrae addresses potential critics who might focus solely on material success by reminding them of his commitment to his community and the spiritual hunger that exists beyond superficial wealth. His reference to turning "dime to a dollar" and then emphasizing that "truth is that my people in the hood and hungry" underscores a dedication to a higher calling, one that prioritizes spiritual and material uplift for others. This echoes the biblical principle found in Proverbs 22:7, which states, "The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender." Lecrae, however, flips this by suggesting that true richness lies in empowering those who are in need. The transformation of "water into wine," a direct allusion to Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11), signifies his belief in God's ability to bring about miraculous change and elevate ordinary circumstances into something extraordinary, a concept central to his ministry and music.
Lecrae's personal journey, marked by past struggles and temptations, is candidly acknowledged. The line, "They told me the system would get me, I can’t lie the devil done tempt me," speaks to the constant spiritual warfare believers face. Yet, he asserts his victory through faith: "But now I’m covered and I’m clean, I’m still resisting all the schemes." This is a direct reflection of Ephesians 6:11, which urges believers to "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." The "holy water" is thus presented as both a shield and a cleansing agent, enabling him to stand firm. The imagery of being "drenched" in it highlights a complete immersion in God's presence, a profound surrender that leads to spiritual purity and strength. His declaration, "I don’t walk by sight. Things just work out for me. I don’t do it well I do it right," points to a reliance on divine guidance, a trust in God's plan that supersedes human perception, akin to the faith described in 2 Corinthians 5:7: "for we walk by faith, not by sight." Ultimately, "Holy Water" is an anthem of hope, a testament to the enduring power of faith, and a reminder that true security and transformation flow from a divine source, saturating every aspect of a life lived in pursuit of God's will.