Selah
Kanye West
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God is King, we the soldiers Ultrabeam out the solar When I get to Heaven's gates, I ain't gotta peak over Keepin' perfect composure When I scream at the chauffeur I ain't mean, I'm just focused I ain't mean, I'm just focused Pour the lean out slower Got us clean out of soda Before the flood, people judge They did the same thing to Noah Everybody wanted Yandhi Then Jesus Christ did the laundry They say the week start on Monday But the strong start on Sunday Won't be in bondage to any man, John 8:33 We the descendants of Abraham Ye should be made free, John 8:36 To whom the son set free is free indeed He saved a wretch like me Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, He is wonderful If you woke then wake up With Judas kiss and make up Even with the bitter cup Forgave my brothers and drank up Did everything but gave up Stab my back, I can't front Still we win, we prayed up Even when we die, we raise up (hallelujah) Ain't no wantin', no, we need it The powers that be done been greedy We need ours by this evening No white flag or no treaty We got the product, we got the tools We got the minds, we got the youth We goin' wild, we on the loose People is lying, we are the truth Everything old shall now become new The leaves will be green, bearing the fruit Love God and our neighbor, as written in Luke The army of God and we are the truth Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo
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Written by: Anthony Clemmons, Cydel Young, Dexter Mills, Evan Mast, Gene Thornton, Jahmal Gwin, Jeffrey La Valley, Kanye West, Luis Vindver, Rennard East, Terrence Thornton, Uforo Ebong
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10 facts about this song
Album Background"Selah" is a song from Kanye West's ninth studio album, "Jesus is King" which was released in October 2019.
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Gospel InfluencesThe song, as with the entire "Jesus is King" album, is heavily influenced by gospel music, a genre Kanye West hadn't delved into extensively in his previous works.
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Biblical ReferencesThe lyrics of "Selah" contain numerous biblical references, including from the books of Genesis, Philippians and revelations.
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Chanting ElementsThe song features rhythmic chanting of 'Hallelujah', a word of praise found in many scriptures.
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Name MeaningThe title "Selah" is a word used in the Psalms in the Bible and while its exact meaning is not known, it's believed to indicate pause or reflection.
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Frequent ChangesKanye West made several changes to "Selah" during its production. An early version of the song was previewed during Kanye's Sunday Service performance at Coachella in April 2019.
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CollaborationsThe song involves multiple collaborations. It features background vocals from Ant Clemons, choir vocals arranged by Jason White and was produced by Kanye West, Ronny J, Benny Blanco, and E*vax.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the lack of traditional promotional methods, "Selah" managed to reach number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after its release.
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Critical AcclaimMany music critics praised "Selah" as one of the standout tracks on "Jesus is King" for its gospel influences and Kanye West's passionate delivery.
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Remixed VersionIn 2021, Kanye West released a remixed version of "Selah" on the soundtrack for the Netflix documentary "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy," which provides a look into the rapper's life and career.
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