I Am A God
God, Kanye West
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Blazin', mi don't want dem Mi need dem Blazin' Suh mi tek har outta bugah red and put her in a tall skirt And now she find out what life is really worth No to X rated Yo mi tek har outta bugah red and put her in a tall skirt And now she find out what life is really worth No to X rated I am a God I am a God I am a God I am a God Hurry up with my damn massage Hurry up with my damn ménage Get the Porsche out the damn garage I am a God Even though I'm a man of God My whole life in the hands of God So y'all better quit playing with God Soon as they like you make 'em unlike you 'Cause kissing people ass is so unlike you The only rapper who compared to Michael So here's a few hating-ass niggas who'll fight you And here's a few snake-ass niggas to bite you I don't wanna hear what some niggas might do Old niggas mentally still in high school Since the tight jeans they never liked you Pink-ass Polos with a fucking backpack But everybody know you brought real rap back Nobody else had swag, man, we the Rat Pack Virgil Pyrex, Don C snapback Ibn diamond, Chi-town shining Monop' in this bitch, get a change of climate Hop in this bitch and get the same thing I'm in Until the day I get struck by lightning I am a God So hurry up with my damn massage In a French-ass restaurant Hurry up with my damn croissants I am a God I am a God I am a God I just talked to Jesus He said, "What up Yeezus?" I said, "Shit I'm chilling Trying to stack these millions" I know he the most high But I am a close high Mi casa es su casa That's our costra nostra I am a God I am a God I am a God Ain't no way I'm giving up on my God
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Written by: Anand Bakshi, Che Smith, Cydel Charles Young, Elon Ru, Harvel George Hart, Justin Vernon, Kanye Omari West, Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Mike Dean, Rahul Dev Burman, Sakiya Sandifer, Thomas Bangalter, Elon Rutberg, Harvel Hart, Clifton Bailey, Cydel Young, Derek Watkins, Guy Christo, Kanye West, Malik Jones, Michael Dean, Rahul Burman, Ross Birchard
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, SUELION MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"I Am a God" is a song from "Yeezus," Kanye West's sixth studio album released in 2013.
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Featuring ArtistThe song features vocals from God, as credited in the album's liner notes. This symbolic gesture captured widespread attention due to its unconventionality.
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Grammy Nomination"Yeezus" was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards, showcasing the critical acclaim earned by songs like "I Am a God."
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Artistic InfluenceThe song is inspired by minimalistic music, an element present throughout the album. It has been described as 'abrasive' and 'experimental' due to its heavy emphasis on noise and industrial elements.
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CollaborationWhile Kanye West is credited as the lead producer of the track, the song was also produced by Daft Punk, Hudson Mohawke, Travis Scott, Mike Dean, and Rick Rubin.
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Song MeaningIn an interview, Kanye West explained that the song's title and lyrics derive from Psalm 82 in the Bible, where it is noted that 'ye are gods.'
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Critical ReceptionThe song initially faced mixed to negative reviews due to its abrasive sound and controversial lyrics, but its vast influence and boldness have pushed many critics to reassess their initial feelings.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "I Am a God" has been widely discussed in pop culture and study material regarding celebrity worship, deification of individuals, and the concept of self-perception.
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Atypical StructureUnlike most mainstream music, the song doesn't have a typical verse-chorus-verse structure. At over three minutes long, Kanye's verses are followed by a long, primarily instrumental outro.
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Live PerformancesKanye West has performed "I Am a God" live on various occasions, including at the Governor's Ball Music Festival, where he first introduced the song to the public.
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