Isaiah Rashad "Heavenly Father" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Genius Verified

Isaiah Rashad stopped by the Genius Verified studio to discuss his hit song “Heavenly Father” in honor of the song’s 10-year anniversary. It’s a deeply personal song from Zay’s beloved Cilvia Demo EP, which dropped a decade ago this weekend (Jan. 28, 2014).
On today’s episode, the Chattanooga MC reflects on the song and his evolution. “When I think about the mentality I was in, of not thinking I would make it to 25 to being here right now at 32, honestly, I’m like, ‘Damn, that was a dramatic little boy. Shame on him.’ Thank God I don’t feel like that anymore.”
In this episode, Zay also reveals that “Heavenly Father” might not have been released without SZA. “[I remember] that SZA came in and saved it,” he says of her featured appearance. “It was gonna be on the scrap floor because I didn’t like [the song before].”
Top Dawg Entertainment President Punch also helped encourage the song’s experimentation and its release. “It was the making of people believing in me,” Rashad recalls. “It was me giving something raw out of myself and the homies making me put it out.”
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[@cesarortiz7568]

10 years of Cilvia Demo 🎉

[@Mca110]

Nice prof my guy

[@TheFlowbetter]

10 year anniversary

[@iLuvUs22]

I just went to his show on Saturday in San Francisco. He shut it down , whole place was packed

[@drinkmorecocacola]

ten years and an acoustic set for this to get the exposure that it needs.

[@luigee6578]

Profile pic legendary. Iykyk.. big inspo

[@lolzforlunch]

Mick Jenkins, Isiah Rashad, Capital Steez, Joey Badass. They helped me a lot through a rough, dramatic time, so thank you for that 🙏

[@bornonmany2sdays]

hip hop was so amazing then. so many talents and different sounds.

[@mayarandolph8788]

RIH Steez 😢

[@aoturiah]

This song and Black petunia by capital steez literally changed my life as a teenager

[@chekichen]

Same people man, love them all and they helped me a lot through hard times ❤

[@foolero.47]

RIP Steelo

[@wisepine6793]

all three of zays albums are classics

[@shawnthesage2419]

fact@Patronasml

[@Dont4GetDaCheeze]

Preach

[@pez_the_person]

💯💯

[@rogerkyubwa8621]

Yessir

[@blasecorrea8350]

Instant classics, timeless af

[@jdlaprophet97]

"Damn that was a dramatic lil boy, thank god I dont feel like that no more" is exactly what I thought about myself after coming back to this song😂 I was seriously depressed throughout my younger years and this was one of the songs that I just had on repeat daily cause It resonated w me so much. Its my birthday today, and im glad im still here to admire art like this. Much love ✌️

[@jesseskd04]

Happy Birthday 🥳🎂

[@danielbarrero2815]

happy late birthday!!

[@Pepe_Roni_]

Nothin sweeter than simply appreciating being here on the anniversary of bein here. 🍻 to another one

[@SwaggaNeal]

So glad they pushed him to make this song. I remember him doing an interview after Cilvia came out and him saying he didn't think people would like Heavenly Father that much and being surprised by how many people loved it. This is definitely my all-time favorite Zay song!

[@aDriveAway]

it's maybe the best song on the album and that's saying something because the entire album is at least an 8/10 with like 0 misses

[@poeticrevelations]

Oh this dude is about to be one of my favorite artist. I can't believe I never heard this before. He is going on my playlist and I have to check out more of his stuff

[@siphodlamini3056]

Dude your about to listen to entire albums of straight bangers😭 bless bro

[@dylanportillo2317]

@@siphodlamini3056literally. The suns tirade is all bangers lmao

[@Twitch13JesseWayne]

hes unreleased tracks are probally hes best.

[@yanish7827]

Wish i could listen to his albums for the first time 🥲

[@oldenoughtowatchify]

oh wow I wish I was in your seat right now man. my buddy put me on nearly a decade ago 😭😭

[@smkbrks]

Heavenly Father is an all time record!

[@flimzy321]

one of the most underrated of our generation

[@cheech3483]

I was 14 when this dropped, now I’m 24… where did the time go

[@HUNGRYFLOWER98]

👋🏾

[@Mrlazerfazer]

Lol same my brother put me on to this song back then

[@Meekmillan]

FELT that

[@savannarusso188]

This is the beauty of growing up with an artist. When this song came out I was feelin what he was feelin. And now 10 years later watching this, I’m feelin what he feelin lol. Dark times in the past, doin better than ever !

[@Darth-Turtle]

One of those songs that gets to your soul

[@jordanjones2645]

i write poetry, this dude was literally the reason why i went to my 1st open mic poetry event.

[@EZD5013]

Youd love mick jenkins then

[@pointlessNYC]

I think Isaiah Rashad isn’t giving himself enough credit for being an excellent descriptive writer. Those are the ones that create a world, that make you think and feel things. Cilvia is timeless for me 🎖️

[@samistofsam]

I agree. He seemed like he brushed over some of the hardest hitting lines about his mental health at the time.

[@tharealnytro69]

This song needed to be done and shared with the world. It's refreshing how he tells it purely. Zay got stamped by me after I'd heard this and Shot You Down.

[@offdabean]

This man got me through highschool and getting me through my last years in college, nothing but love and blessings for him!❤

[@mellowscorpio]

“Thank God I don’t feel like that no mo’” thank god and thank you for sharing that past self with us

[@dotdayne]

Thank you for writing and releasing this

[@stephaniehoney]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 finally one of my favs 🎶✨ sooo grateful you were pushed to releasing this bc we stay bumping it 🔊🎶✨

[@thatguywiththestache]

my buddy showed me Zay years ago and he’s still in my top rotation. this song, man. so raw. thankful for his music.

[@TerraFirma47]

This album was my anxiety medicine when it came out. Absolutely insane it’s been 10 years

[@Prettyari04]

That’s my favorite song ever, I’m just now seeing this. Every single line I always felt, it always resonated with me what he said in his song, thank you guys for posting this.

[@LosTheHomie]

Thank you Zay! Cilvia Demo got me through some tough times

[@zubrusfan1]

Cilvia Demo has always been such a cherished personal favorite of mine and it makes me so happy to see the 10 year anniversary showing how so many other people love it as much as I do

[@officialtonytagliano]

Thank you for everything bruh keep it going we love you king! 💎💎🤲🏾

[@neverknowsbest9855]

You and Cilvia Demo helped me get to 25, so the intro do this hits deep. I am a dramatic lil' boy still, but I hope to get where you are someday.

[@Charlie.mascii]

Ten years of one of the most impactful albums on my life, love you zay ❤

[@superluminalsquirrel9359]

The most meaningful song off one of my favorite albums of all time. Thanks Zay

[@danielbarrero2815]

One of the greatest songs of all time! It’s helped me through rough times unlike any other song ever

[@jaedanarnold]

got me through the hardest times of my life thank u zay put on for tenn

[@sandrafleming4684]

I love you's Izzy, I found Heavenly father on a per to the library while in treatment! 🎉❤ I almost got written up but it's all good. That was like YEARS AGO. Big fan. Of like everything. Keep up God's Work.

[@d.t.artistry]

Loved Cilvia Demo 🔥 can’t wait to hear more from him!!

[@notmoawiya]

all the love to zay, my top artist of 2023, thank u for holding it down for me with your music when i couldnt hold it down myself!!

[@ThtsOnKeith]

This album 💿 was a vital part of my life

[@michaelwayne3962]

We need a new album

[@LarryLovestein420]

Can’t believe I missed the drop of this video, Honestly Isaiah is a true one. Thank you for making music for the soul 🙏🏼

[@MrMoNsTeR4Money]

This song helped me realized it’s okay to question your foundation at a young age♥️ love

[@BenBrrown]

😭 GENIUS thank you bro ahhhhhhh

[@lordobito9239]

Top 3 favorite songs by this man, thanks for the breakdown

[@TommyLs]

Isaiah turned into a artist like Kid Cudi for me. Someone I could relate to and rely on to help me get through life. Love, Zay

[@thespizz5074]

I love Zay so much man, this song damn near makes me cry everytime lmao. Art at its finest.

[@napiffergonzalez-thomas7387]

Thank you for this song!!! It helped me and continues to help when I am down!!!!

[@brianhlp30]

Y’all really knocked it out the park with this one

[@plmlfe]

Can’t wait to see you live in some days ❤️‍🔥

[@amber_marieeeeee]

This Song, got me through a lot of tough times.Priceless

[@cc_isgreat671]

I appreciate & love this song so much !

[@jackfarris5498]

happy to see zay doing well!!

[@ladykayura89]

A masterpiece of a song, this song has helped me heal so much ❤😊

[@mrf018]

saw him live in 2021 and snatched the setlist, one of my most prized possessions

[@mercury_rises]

Took the words right outta my heart on this one

[@JWoodYT]

My favorite song of all time easy. Takes me back to my teenage years every time I listen.

[@wzrderic]

a classic song! what an album

[@user-tr2tu8sw7b]

Happy anniversary and much respect too all here 🎉

[@TheFlyShitOnlyPodcast]

the background vocals after every word is my favorite part.

[@cumanelsonmundelngcebetsha4706]

Love this song...South Africa represent!!

[@zac9102]

One of my all time favorite songs by him!

[@zazzyn.zxzzyn888.8]

I remember I was in high school when this came out and my friend was all about TDE, mostly Rock, Soul, Q and Zay, everything they did he put me on...10 years later I still vibe with control system, cilvia demo, oxymoron and 90059 ...good times!

[@TheFuentesFam]

I remember jaming this song senior of highschool , such a vibe and calm times

[@squigglydinggly]

my favorite artist, helped me through a lot

[@teerex5855]

that song got me through that year. i felt the same way at that age.

[@Gummiistics]

A whole decade of Cilvia Demo 🔥🔥🔥 This my favorite track off the album, for sure!

[@user-vb7ud2id3h]

Love this!

[@macksalinas4147]

I’m 26 now was like 15 when this dropped and I still listen to it 🎉

[@mitahalf]

same bro!!!

[@janfeyen592]

I like how this was more of story time saying Zay reflect on his past. Like he said the song is pretty straight forward

[@airysm]

So glad I got to experience this album as teenager. Back when music had substance, very influential for my teenage years

[@feedkendall]

bro i never thought he’d make one for this but i’m so glad he did

[@uhhlynxx]

i'm so so happy isaiah has been more active, we need a drop from him ASAP !!!

[@Tatergangordieee]

...this song gets me through some days still.

[@dretheman123]

This dude is one of the most underrated artist in music full stop, heavily anticipating his next project man 🙌🏾

[@timjames6904]

This track always hit deep for me. Good to see him grow and celebrate the fruits of his labor. Real MC

[@tysrevenge3354]

it’s great to see he’s in a good space of mind after everything that’s happened. great for him

[@freejaka2499]

Done cried to this song rs

[@ndigogh]

One of the best songs and emotional songs

[@slackstarfish8133]

One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@JBREEZEFL_]

The album that continues to change my life

[@Airion__]

This song hits every time ✊🏾

[@Thetruth3432]

Bro this was the best time ever in music. Literally found myself w this whole wave

[@rogerkyubwa8621]

I was 15 when this dropped what a classic and I’m 25 now and I still bump to it. Thank God I made it to 25.

[@ruhrok]

man zay i love you and i wish i knew you and your music in 2014 man

[@thedon0516]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Zay, don't take another 4-6 years to drop bruh. One of the rawest Hip Hop artist in the modern era right now

[@lovesmetanoia]

Always loved this song

[@godblessdos3983]

We love you Zay

[@illusional_desire]

I loved this song soo much

[@1107z-jd7mg]

THE TDE LEGEND

[@jamesrodriguez7185]

THIS SONG AND ALBUM SAVED MY LIFE

[@squigglydinggly]

this song has helped me through a bunch, cant wait to cry seeing this live on friday

[@skyythepacifist]

same here!! i’m so excited

[@squigglydinggly]

@@skyythepacifist locked in 🤞

[@JustAnotherHacker1]

i love this man

[@oxiary]

LOVE U ZAY !!

[@zachandbro]

I was looking up the song to reminisce again and I see Isaiah gets a genius on a song 10 years later. That goes to show the immense impact this song has had

[@burncitybaby]

My favourite song from my favourite artist

[@josem7402]

Big time fan since 2015, this was the first song where every bar to me felt personal. I ended up getting this song tatted because of how much it meant to me. Funny thing is I feel the same way looking back at my younger self just like how he mentioned

[@meeyo7762]

Unironically the greatest song ever made

[@tinaleftridge]

Soooo happy

[@premiumdre5228]

Much love to Zay man, we still burning to Cilvia & Sun's Tirade in this household.

[@peakwho]

Thats one of my favorite rappers right there.

[@cellchirp]

Dam thanks punch

[@zealous609]

Cilvia Demo is my favorite album of all time, i love Zay man

[@SooreetiKaayoo]

I love you so much!

[@tracysimon7972]

Heavenly Father is onenof my favorite songs by anyone

[@phillyboywonder]

this song changed my life, was 16 when it came out

[@hbizzle8037]

*It's good to see. Isaiah Rashad still Chattanooga Tennessee hero*