I Am A God

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About I Am A God

"I Am a God" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kanye West from his sixth studio album Yeezus (2013). The song credits God as a featured performer. It was produced by West, Hudson Mohawke, Daft Punk and Mike Dean, and includes vocals from Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. The song contains samples of "Forward Inna Dem Clothes", written by Capleton and H. Hart, and performed by the latter, and "Are Zindagi Hai Khel" by Manna Dey, R. D. Burman and Asha Bhosle. West explained the message of "I Am a God" on various occasions, once claiming that it was for those who lacked confidence in themselves. The song includes elements of industrial and electronic music. West hypes himself up throughout it and references Jesus in comparison to him. The song received widely positive reviews from music critics, with West's arrogance being praised by a number of them. "I Am a God" charted on both the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 and US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts at number 9 and 37 respectively in 2013. West debuted the song by performing it live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in May 2013 and later performed it on multiple occasions throughout that year. One line in the song was changed to being rapped without instrumentation when West updated the album on Apple Music in 2016. 


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2013
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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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Kanye West

Kanye Omari West ( /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/; born June 8, 1977) is an American musician, film director and fashion designer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Janet Jackson. His style of production originally used pitched-up vocal samples from soul songs incorporated with his own drums and instruments. However, subsequent productions saw him broadening his musical palette and expressing influences encompassing '70s R&B, baroque pop, trip hop, arena rock, folk, alternative, electronica, synthpop, and classical music. more »

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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.
Featuring Artist
The song features vocals from God, as credited in the album's liner notes. This symbolic gesture captured widespread attention due to its unconventionality.
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."
Artistic Influence
The 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.
Collaboration
While 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.
Song Meaning
In 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.'
Critical Reception
The 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.
Cultural Impact
The 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.
Atypical Structure
Unlike 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.
Live Performances
Kanye 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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