MY SOUL (Young Moose Feature) Lyrics – ¥$, Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign

MY SOUL (Young Moose Feature) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1 (Ty Dolla $ign & Todd Rundgren)]
This verse expresses deep pain and sleepless nights caused by the incarceration of a loved one. The artist is praying for his brother, who is imprisoned and forced to fight fires, a reference to programs where inmates work as firefighters for little pay. The lyrics highlight the pain of families, especially daughters, who grow up without their fathers due to the prison system. Despite the sadness, there is a strong sense of faith—Ty Dolla $ign believes that God is with them, standing by those who suffer. However, he also acknowledges his own struggles, feeling spiritually lost and in need of God’s guidance. He pleads for divine control over his soul, seeking peace and direction.

[Verse 2 (Kanye West & Todd Rundgren)]
Kanye starts by questioning the structure of music, playfully suggesting he could hum, mumble, or censor himself—possibly a jab at how his words are often scrutinized. He touches on racial issues, suggesting that when he acts out, consequences follow, reinforcing the cycle of incarceration. He then brings up cancel culture and censorship, hinting that people are quick to silence voices instead of understanding them. The verse shifts focus to the justice system, listing Illinois prisons like Danville, Stateville, and Menard, symbolizing the mass incarceration of Black men. He criticizes the way society profits off imprisonment while big corporations (like Adidas) exploit culture. Through all this, Kanye urges people to remember repentance, reinforcing the idea that only God can truly judge.

[Verse 3 (Young Moose)]
Young Moose’s verse is raw and personal, reflecting his firsthand experience with an unfair system. He talks about how violence and injustice force people into conflict, referencing police raids and wrongful sentences, like the life sentence given to his cousin. He expresses deep frustration, questioning why he feels pain if the system claims justice was served. Moose sees himself as “chosen,” implying that he has a higher purpose, but he also acknowledges how hard it is to find true success in a broken world. He reminisces about lost friends and old times, highlighting the emotional toll of losing loved ones. His pain is evident when he recalls a specific heartbreaking moment from his school days, showing how trauma has shaped him. The verse ends with him calling out the hypocrisy of the justice system—if only God can judge, then why do human judges have the power to ruin lives?

[Outro (Todd Rundgren)]
A simple, emotional plea—his soul is aching, longing for peace.