To the Ceiling
Isaac Blackman Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴[intro]
Hey eh, well it's me
De 'I' to de 'B' (Whoa)

[chorus]
It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you (hey)

It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you

Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack

Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack

Nana nan nana nan nana nan nana nan na nana nan nana nan na nan nana nan na (whoa)
Nana nan nana nan nana nan nana nan na nana nan nana nan na nan nana nan na (hey)

[verse 1]
You never leave me hungry
You never leave me thirsty
You always with me in my time of struggle
You never leave me weary
You never leave me lonely
Always guide and protect me (hey)
You never leave me desolated, and afflicted (further)
Cause in de desert storm, you are my rain (yeah)
So when they walk in de darkness
And they come at me with dey madness
You shine your light, so I could see through all de madness

[chorus]

[bridge]
You're my mission, and ah going on
You're my mission, even weather through the storm
You're my mission, said and ah going on
Meh say most high god, have meh back
And say most high god, go mash up de attack

[chorus]

Overall Meaning

Isaac Blackman's "To the Ceiling" is a song that expresses gratitude to God for His constant presence and protection in the face of trials and struggles. In the chorus, the repetition of the line "It is happening again" hints at the recurrence of difficult situations in the past, but the singer rejoices in the fact that God has taken away his pain. The use of the phrase "jumping up to the ceiling" suggests a sense of excitement and celebration in response to God's goodness, and the line "God you have my back, always defend me when I'm under attack" adds to the theme of protection and care.

In the first verse, the singer acknowledges God's faithfulness and presence in times of need, noting that God has never left him hungry or lonely. The use of the metaphor "you are my rain" highlights God's ability to provide even in the midst of difficult circumstances. The line "so I could see through all de madness" speaks to the idea that God provides clarity and guidance in the face of confusion and chaos.

The bridge repeats the idea that God is the singer's mission, regardless of the storms he may face. The use of the phrase "mash up de attack" echoes the theme of protection and defense from the chorus.

Overall, "To the Ceiling" is a song that celebrates God's constancy, faithfulness, and protection in the face of trials and tribulations.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey eh, well it's me
This is Isaac Blackman introducing himself.

It is happening again God have come and take away all my pain Know I got to say I love you (hey)
Isaac Blackman is rejoicing because God has taken his pain away and he feels the need to express his love for God.

Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling What a wonderful feeling God you have my back Always defend me when I'm under attack
Isaac Blackman is so happy with God protecting him that he feels like jumping up to the ceiling and it is an awesome feeling.

You never leave me hungry You never leave me thirsty You always with me in my time of struggle You never leave me weary You never leave me lonely Always guide and protect me (hey)
Isaac Blackman is acknowledging that God is always with him through thick and thin, and he never feels hungry, thirsty, weary, or lonely because God guides and protects him.

You never leave me desolated, and afflicted (further) Cause in de desert storm, you are my rain (yeah) So when they walk in de darkness And they come at me with dey madness You shine your light, so I could see through all de madness
Isaac Blackman is saying that God never abandons him even in the toughest times and is a source of comfort during a desert storm or when others are acting crazy/in darkness. God's light helps him see through those difficult times.

You're my mission, and ah going on You're my mission, even weather through the storm You're my mission, said and ah going on Meh say most high god, have meh back And say most high god, go mash up de attack
Isaac Blackman sees God as his mission, something he must complete even when going through a storm, and is confident because he trusts that God has his back and will defeat any challenges he may face.

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