Amen

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About Amen

"Amen" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Meek Mill, released as the lead single from his debut studio album Dreams and Nightmares, on June 19, 2012. The song features fellow rapper and Canadian recording artist Drake with uncredited vocals from R&B singer Jeremih. It was produced by Key Wane and Jahlil Beats. The song samples the Doobie Brothers song "Minute by Minute". Throughout time, "Amen" remains one of the only three songs (along with "R. I. C. O." and "Going Bad") that Mill and Drake would ever collaborate for, since they have engaged in a well-known feud that started in 2015. However, their beef ended in mid 2018 when Drake brought Mill during the Aubrey and the Three Migos Tour. 


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I just wanna thank God
For all the pretty women he let into my life
All the Benjamins you let me count
Wealth and health
For my family
And lettin' me ball on these niggas

Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna f*ck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)

Bottle after bottle, drink until I overdose
Pull up in the Phantom watch them bitches catch the Holy Ghost
Errtime I step up in the dealer I be goin' broke
Shorty wanna f*ck me I say get on top and roller coast
And I lay back, she go cray, f*ck me good, but she no stay
Murder on that pussy let her boyfriend get that DOA
Get it? And all I get is Frito Lay
Plus I'm on probation, when they test me I just pee Rozay
Cause last night, I went hard, Peach Ciroc, Patron and all
Thirty racks on magnum bottles, I think I was born to ball
Lookin' like a million plus, fresh I'm out that corner store
Hater I be doin' me, you guys should be doin' y'all
I'm stackin' money to the ceiling
All this ice that's in my Rollie I be chillin'
And I just made a couple million
So I could take care of them children, let's go

Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna f*ck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)

Just bought my niggas some caine, so much it came with a plane
Bought my niggas some dope, so much it came with a boat
I just bought me a crib so big it came with a moat
For niggas jumping the fence I hope you niggas can float
And I just hope that I'm forgiven for carin' 'bout how they livin'
And loanin a little money and keepin' 'em out of prison
I ain't lyin' in my verses I'm just telling you the basics
Of growin' up with your friends and becoming the one that made it, yes lord!
All gold, man I got these bitches soul
Talkin' bout these other rappers getting old is even getting old
Worrying about your followers, you need to get your dollars up
Me and Meek, young niggas poppin' like our collars up
And good ain't good enough, and your hood ain't hood enough
Spent my whole life putting on, you spend your whole life putting up
Ain't no telling when I go, so there ain't shit that I'mma wait for
I'm the type to say a prayer, then go get what I just prayed for

Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna f*ck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)

Lord forgive me for my sins, I'm just tryna win and shit
Devil in a dress but if she knock I let her in
And if she knock I let her in
I have her wet by 12 o' clock, then 3 o' clock she wet again
I'm screaming Oh Lord, that pussy good, that pussy good
I'm tryna hold on, I wish I could, you think I should
She got that million dollar body, shorty my Bugatti
And she said she got a man, we keep it secret Illuminati
(Got Patron on deck) And Ciroc all in my bottle
(Push it all on her) She was on that Reposado
(She take it all off) And I think I'll rep Serato
In this bitch I'm spending like I hit the lotto cause it's a lot of

Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna f*ck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)

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Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian pop star, singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. He first garnered recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. more »

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Written by: Robert Williams, Dwane Weir II, Orlando Tucker, Aubrey Drake Graham, Jeremy P. Felton, Michael H. McDonald, Lester Abrahms

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Music Genres
"Amen" falls under genres such as hip hop, and trap music. The song showcases both Drake and Meek Mill's lyricism blended with a rhythmic beat.
Collaboration
The song is a collaborative effort between Canadian rapper Drake and American rapper Meek Mill. It showcases the unique blending of their respective styles and their exceptional rap skills.
Release Date
"Amen" was released on June 19, 2012, as the lead single from Meek Mill's debut studio album "Dreams and Nightmares".
Criticism
Besides the massive appreciation it received, the song also faced criticism for its content, particularly for its religious references.
Chart Performance
The song did well commercially, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Amen" was shot in Philadelphia, in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and features a cameo by comedian Kevin Hart.
Controversy
The song created a controversy over its lyrical content, with some religious groups claiming it was blasphemous due to its use of religious themes.
Producers
The song was produced by Key Wane and Jahlil Beats, both of whom contributed significantly to its distinct sound.
Star-Studded Team
"Amen" also featured additional vocals by Jeremih, who is renowned in the R&B world and added his star power to the song.
Early Collaboration
The song represents one of the earliest collaborations between Drake and Meek Mill, before their public feud in 2015.
Concert Debut
"Amen" was first performed at the 2012 Hot 97 Summer Jam, before its official release.

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