Heaven
Jay-Z
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Have you ever? Have you ever been to heaven? Have you ever seen the gates? Have you bowed unto your highness? And do you know how heaven taste? Knock me down Arm, leg, leg, arm, head, this is God body Knowledge, wisdom, freedom, understanding we just want our equality Food, clothing, shelter help a nigga find some peace Happiness for a gangsta, ain't no love in these streets Conspiracy theorist screaming Illuminati They can't believe this much skill is in the human body He's 6'2, how the f*ck he fit in a new Bugatti? Aw f*ck it you got me Question religion, question it all Question existence until them questions are solved Meanwhile this heretic I be out in Marrakesh Morocco smoking hashish with my fellowship Y'all dwell on devil shit, I'm in a Diablo Yellow shit, color of Jell-O shit Hello bitch, it's me again Fresh in my Easter clothes feeling like Jesus and Have you ever been to heaven? Have you ever seen the gates? Have you bowed unto your highness? And do you know how heaven taste? Knock me down That's me in the corner That's me in the spotlight Losing my religion Getting ghost in the Ghost Can you see me? Can you see me? Have mercy on a Judas, angel wings on a 'ghini I'm secular, tell the hecklers seckle down Y'all religion creates division Like my Maybach partition, and God is my chauffeur Boy they love Hova From the south side of Chi To Brooklyn where I growed up I confess, God in the flesh Live among the serpents Turn arenas into churches I'm like Michael, recycle, these are not 16's These are verses from the Bible Tell that preacher he's a preacher I'm a motherfucking prophet, smoke a tree of knowledge Drink from a gold chalice, you gotta love it I arrive at the pearly gates, I had luggage Meaning I had baggage Niggas asking me questions, I don't answer to these busters Only God could judge us, motherfuckers, uh Have you ever been to heaven? Have you ever seen the gates? Have you bowed unto your highness? And do you know how heaven taste? Heaven or Hell The cards we been dealt Are the cards that we play Play, play Die for what you believe Only one god recedes When the shots spray Spray, spray Knock me down Have you ever been to heaven? Have you ever seen the gates? Have you bowed unto your highness? And do you know how heaven taste? Knock me down
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Written by: ADRIAN YOUNGE, MICHAEL STIPE, PETER BUCK, SHAWN CARTER, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, MICHAEL MILLS, TERIUS NASH, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, JEROME HARMON, WILLIAM THOMAS BERRY
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Heaven" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z from his twelfth studio album "Magna Carta Holy Grail," which was released on July 4, 2013.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by American record producers The-Dream, Mike Dean, and No I.D.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song sparked conversations about religion and spirituality, as Jay-Z questions conventional perspectives on heaven and hell.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Heaven" was criticized by some for its supposed occult imagery, as it features religious symbols such as the cross.
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Album ExclusivityInitially, the album "Magna Carta Holy Grail," including the song "Heaven," was exclusively released to Samsung customers through the Jay-Z Magna Carta app.
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Controversial Elements"Heaven" was one of the songs on the album that drew controversy due to its lyrical content, some of which was interpreted as speculative to religious belief systems.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song samples lyrics from R.E.M.'s song "Losing My Religion" and lines from the 2001 film, "The Devil's Advocate."
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Song ReceptionDespite the controversy, the song was well-received by critics who found its challenging subject matter and Jay-Z's lyrical prowess compelling.
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Live Performances"Heaven" was often performed live by Jay-Z during his concerts and tours post the release of "Magna Carta Holy Grail."
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Context within AlbumWithin the context of the entire "Magna Carta Holy Grail" album, "Heaven" served to delve into deep and introspective matters - a departure from the more commercial and mainstream themes found in other songs.
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