Lyrical Breakdown of Holy Mountain - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Holy Mountain" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.
- Lyric Overview: Witness how DJ Khaled weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Holy Mountain" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
- Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that DJ Khaled employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
- Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to DJ Khaled's narrative.
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Gimme the cue
(One spliff a day ah keep the evil away)
Lord
(Lord, one spliff a day ah keep the evil away, ah)
It's a holy mountain
It's a holy mountain
Dem ones hang me up on di cross
Like Jesus
Dem ah plan gainst mi life
But God nuh leff us
Bolt of lightning and thunder
Just send me protection from His holy mountain
Lightning and thunder
Protect my life, please protect my soldiers
Lightning and thunder
Dem waan mi fall
Lord, mi blood dem ah come for
Lightning and thunder
Jah Jah, yuh take mi so far
Dem curse and mi blunder
We reach the holy mountain
Ola ola ola ola
Here for the most highest, and pure majesty
And pride of King Haile Sellassie the First
(One spliff a day ah keep the evil away)
(Lord, one spliff a day ah keep the evil away, ah) DJ Khalid
(One spliff a day ah keep the evil away, ah)
(Lord, one spliff a day ah keep the evil away)
(Lord, one spliff a day ah keep the evil away)
(Lord, one spliff a day ah keep the evil away)
Ride through the gates of Hell
Weighed down wretched soul
That live a life of evil
Out of control
Tormented soul
Tormented soul
Go away
Go away
Go away from me
Take them away, Father, take them away
Ooh, ride through the gates of Hell
With powers over darkness and light
Hypocrites and Jezebels dance to the Devil's delight
Dem made of rock
Dem made of rock, ooh
Bloody sacrifice
How they kill, maim and torture
And use the name of Christ
(Another one) I chant them away, yeah
Di blessing, di blessing
Two years stressin'
Said I wouldn't make it
I was bein' tested
My blessing, my blessing
I thought I wouldn't make it, but I was being tested
My blessing, di blessing, di blessing
Gotta protect (Gotta protect) my blessing, my blessing
Gotta protect (Gotta protect) my blessing, my blessing
Blessings mine
And mi seh light it up
Smoke up di herb
High up, sailin' like a bird
Like a fire burn, it ah burn
Burn, it ah burn (Woo)
Bless up, step up
Our foregin military
Send dem away, somebody
For dem nuh necessary
Every day yuh say yuh prayers, nothing ordinary
Blessed and protected from the holy sanctuary
Evil people only wanna see you dead and buried
Haffi live in love, we say ah di Almighty bless we
I plan to follow the truth
Watch your enemies
Watch your enemies, yeah
Di blessing, di blessing
Two years stressin'
Said I wouldn't make it
I was bein' tested
My blessing, my blessing
I thought I wouldn't make it, but I was being tested
My blessing, di blessing, di blessing
Gotta protect (Gotta protect) my blessing, my blessing
Gotta protect (Gotta protect) my blessing, my blessing
Blessings mine
(One spliff a day ah keep the evil away, ah)
(Lord, one spliff a day ah keep the evil away, ah)
(One-one spliff a day ah keep the evil away, ah)
(Lord, one spliff a day ah keep the evil a– evil a–)
Dem ones hang me up on di cross
Like Jesus
Dem ah plan gainst mi life
But God nuh leff us
Bolt of lightning and thunder
Just send me protection from His holy mountain
Lightning and thunder
Protect my life, please protect my soldiers
Lightning and thunder
Dem waan mi fall
Lord, mi blood dem ah come for
Lightning and thunder
Jah Jah, yuh take mi so far
Dem curse and mi blunder
(One spliff a day ah keep the evil away, ah)
(God, one spliff a day ah keep the evil away, ah)