Exploring The Meaning Behind Amen Drake Lyrics

The song 'Amen' by Drake features rapper Teezo Touchdown and was released in 2023.

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The lyrics of the song reference religion and spirituality, with lines such as 'I just signed to Will Smith, that's on Phil, son / I just spent $250K on a chandelier'

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Some listeners interpret the lyrics as a commentary on the intersection of faith and materialism in hip hop culture.

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Others see the song as a celebration of success and the rewards that come with it.

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The use of religious imagery and language in the song has been controversial, with some critics accusing Drake of blasphemy.

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[Chorus: Teezo Touchdown] Prayin', prayin' Thank you Pray again, pray again Thank you Father Prayin' Thank you Lord Prayin' 'til you find a man That's gon' treat you That's gon' treat you like I can Amen Amen That's gon' please you That's gon' please you like I can Church

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[Verse: Drake, Teezo Touchdown] Church like a priest Turks for the week Purse for yourself Purse for your niece Know you don't do Percs, baby, but (Take your time) That's the perks of datin' me Red Merces with the red seats Buy red, we ain't part the Red Sea With a neat freak, Amen God forgive me Father, I've sinned

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Sent more than your father ever sent Spent more than your baby father did Ayy, you my baby, so I gotta put you in the crib Same neighbourhood where Ashton Kutcher live I'm just doin' what that punk should have did (Thank you Lord) She prayin' for me while I'm on the road Prayin' for me while I hold her close Prayin' that there's no other girl I'm prayin' that these girls'll never know She prayin' asking God for a sign I just went and paid her car note

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[Chorus: Teezo Touchdown] Prayin', prayin' Thank you Pray again, pray again Everybody sayin' Prayin' Prayin' 'til you find a man That's gon' treat you That's gon' treat you like I can That's gon' please you That's gon' please you like I can Church

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