Blessings
Big Sean Ft. Drake Kanye West Lyrics


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Look, I feel blessed
Way up I feel blessed, way up I feel blessed
Straight up, look

I live the life I deserve, blessed
Fuck a vacay I feel better at work
I mean whatever it's worth
I give whatever I'm worth
For my niggas who gonna go to Hell and back for me
I'mma give 'em Heaven on Earth for a hell of a check
Yeah, whichever come first
Blessings on blessings on blessings
Look at my life man that's lessons on lessons on lessons
I treat the beat like its a reverend
I tell the truth like, "Father forgive me, these are all my confessions"
Man, this wasn't luck, it was destined
I done lost homies who been with me since Ed, Edd, and Eddy
Who flip like confetti and then when you back they back to call you "dog"
That shit get get petty, bitch don't give no dap to me nigga
Funny thing about talkin' behind my back
Is that it just keep comin' back to me nigga
Was off for a sec, now it's back to me nigga
You mad at me, this ain't what I want, man, this what it had to be
This is that late night workin' after three
Man, this why my old girl was mad at me
This why I'm your majesty
Man, the clique is the tightest, the pussy's the tightest
The drinks are the coldest, the future the brightest
The feat not divided, the love is divided
And I just got it thank God that we got it, blessed
I don't know what I would do without it
Crew look like we robbed a bank, but all we make is deposits
Your profit we profit, oh God

I'm here for a good time not a long time, you know I
I haven't had a good time in a long time, you know I
I'm way up I feel blessed, way up I feel blessed (straight up)
I'm way up I feel blessed (straight up, straight up), way up I feel blessed

Look, I ain't gonna say that we back or nothin'
'Cause that implies that we're back from somethin'
If we're back from somethin' it's some checks you owe us
I expect that payment, nothin' less or over
I don't need them favors that you ask me for
I could give two fucks 'bout where the Grammys go
I just gave out Grammys on my Instagram
Them OVO boys, the business man
It is what it is, trust me you get what you give, yeah
You gotta come to my side and see how we live, yeah
I cannot see Heaven bein' much better than this, yeah
Blessings on blessings from me and my niggas from the Six
Look at what we did
Yeah, be quiet I'm doin' a toast
For niggas that don't really do shit I swear y'all be doin' the most
Stop worryin' about whoever's next
I am just worried 'bout my mama worryin' less
I think I'm famous enough, I don't need anymore press
I am convinced I'm the only one left that's still doin' this shit, man

I'm here for a good time not a long time, you know I
I haven't had a good time in a long time, you know I
I'm way up I feel blessed, way up I feel blessed (straight up)
I'm way up I feel blessed (straight up, straight up), way up I feel blessed

My grandma just died, I'm the man of the house
So every mornin' I'm up 'cause I can't let them down
Always down for the cause, never down for the count
I guess when your stars align you do like the solar system and plan it out
So I'm goin' over time on the overtime
Yeah I'm not invested but you can't attest it
Million dollar goals, managed to manifest it
The family never goin' anorexic
I pay my mortgage and electric
Never goin' under even with anesthetics
At the top of the rap game and progressin'
Check after check, checkin' off my check list
Try and blow my cake just know that's a death wish
No mistakes in life ever, it’s only lessons
Shit feel like Shaq and Penny got back together
You tore the game apart who, put it back together? (Aight)

I'm here for a good time not a long time, you know I
I haven't had a good time in a long time, you know I




I'm way up I feel blessed, way up I feel blessed (straight up)
I'm way up I feel blessed (straight up, straight up), way up I feel blessed

Overall Meaning

"Blessing" by Big Sean ft Kanye West & Drake is a song about gratitude and appreciation for life's positive outcomes. The opening line "Look, I feel blessed, way up I feel blessed" sets the tone for the entire song as Big Sean emphasizes how grateful he is for success and blessings. He mentions how he deserves the life he is living and would rather work than go on vacations since his work ethic is what has brought him success. Sean also acknowledges the importance of his friends who have his back and go to great lengths for him, so he will go above and beyond for them as well. He highlights how his hard work was destiny, not luck, which led to the accomplishments he's achieved.


The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being blessed and grateful for where Big Sean is in his life. It's interesting how Drake and Kanye West add their verses to this song by highlighting their own experiences and adding to the theme of blessings. Drake mentions his background, where he's from and how they've made it to where they are now, even posting Grammys on Instagram. He adds how blessings come from the people you surround yourself with and from the love and support they give. Kanye West's verse adds more depth, as he speaks from a place of authority and experience. He talks about being owed credit for past successes and how he does not care about external validation. Kanye also echoes the idea that it's the people around them that bring blessings, even mentioning how much he loves his wife in the process.


Overall, this song celebrates the blessings that come from determination, hard work, and success. It recognizes the importance of the people around us who support and uplift us. The three verses are each distinct, showcasing their individual life experiences that led them to feel blessed.


Line by Line Meaning

Look, I feel blessed
I feel incredibly fortunate


Way up I feel blessed, way up I feel blessed
I feel blessed to a very high degree


Straight up, look
Seriously, pay attention


I live the life I deserve, blessed
I have the life that I have earned and I am grateful for it


Fuck a vacay I feel better at work
I find more satisfaction from my job than going on vacations


I mean whatever it's worth
No matter the value or importance


I give whatever I'm worth
I give my all and what I am truly worth


For my niggas who gonna go to Hell and back for me
For my friends who are willing to make great sacrifices for me


I'mma give 'em Heaven on Earth for a hell of a check
I will provide the best experiences and rewards to them in return for their loyalty


Yeah, whichever come first
Either the Heaven on Earth or the hell of a check will come first


Blessings on blessings on blessings
Multiple instances of good fortune and favor


Look at my life man that's lessons on lessons on lessons
Reflecting on my life shows a series of valuable lessons learned


I treat the beat like its a reverend
I approach the music with great respect and dedication


I tell the truth like, "Father forgive me, these are all my confessions"
I honestly express myself, acknowledging my past mistakes and seeking forgiveness


Man, this wasn't luck, it was destined
My success is not a result of luck, but rather it was meant to happen


I done lost homies who been with me since Ed, Edd, and Eddy
I have lost close friends who have been with me for a long time


Who flip like confetti and then when you back they back to call you "dog"
They change their behavior abruptly and when you are in good terms again, they act friendly


That shit get get petty, bitch don't give no dap to me nigga
Such behavior is trivial and disrespectful, so don't act friendly towards me


Funny thing about talkin' behind my back
Interestingly, when people talk negatively about me behind my back


Is that it just keep comin' back to me nigga
That information eventually reaches me


Was off for a sec, now it's back to me nigga
I took a short break, but now the attention is back on me


You mad at me, this ain't what I want, man, this what it had to be
You may be upset with me, but this is the necessary outcome


This is that late night workin' after three
This is the result of working late into the night, even after three in the morning


Man, this why my old girl was mad at me
This is the reason why my ex-girlfriend was angry with me


This why I'm your majesty
This is why I am deserving of greatness and respect


Man, the clique is the tightest, the pussy's the tightest
My group of friends is extremely close-knit, and the women we associate with are highly desirable


The drinks are the coldest, the future the brightest
The drinks we have are ice-cold, and the future ahead of us is filled with great potential


The feat not divided, the love is divided
We work together as a team, but our love lives are separate


And I just got it thank God that we got it, blessed
I am grateful to God that we have what we have and I feel blessed


I don't know what I would do without it
I have no idea how I would cope without these blessings


Crew look like we robbed a bank, but all we make is deposits
My crew might appear to be involved in illegal activities, but in reality, we are only making financial deposits


Your profit we profit, oh God
Your earnings benefit us as well, and it is a remarkable blessing


I'm here for a good time not a long time, you know I
I am focused on enjoying the present and not worrying about the future


I haven't had a good time in a long time, you know I
It has been a while since I had a genuinely enjoyable experience


I'm way up I feel blessed, way up I feel blessed (straight up)
I am on a significant high, feeling extremely blessed (without a doubt)


I'm way up I feel blessed (straight up, straight up), way up I feel blessed
Still, I am on a high level of appreciation and gratitude


Look, I ain't gonna say that we back or nothin'
I'm not going to claim that we have returned or anything like that


'Cause that implies that we're back from somethin'
Because that suggests that we have returned from a specific situation


If we're back from somethin' it's some checks you owe us
If we indeed have returned, it is because you owe us some payments


I expect that payment, nothin' less or over
I demand that payment, not a penny less or more


I don't need them favors that you ask me for
I have no interest in fulfilling the favors you request from me


I could give two fucks 'bout where the Grammys go
I don't care at all about the Grammy Awards or their outcomes


I just gave out Grammys on my Instagram
I, metaphorically, awarded accolades to deserving individuals via my Instagram


Them OVO boys, the business man
Referring to the boys associated with OVO (Drake's record label) as successful businessmen


It is what it is, trust me you get what you give, yeah
The situation is what it is, believe me, you receive in proportion to what you give


You gotta come to my side and see how we live, yeah
You have to experience our lifestyle by joining us and witnessing it firsthand


I cannot see Heaven bein' much better than this, yeah
In my opinion, Heaven would hardly be an improvement compared to my current situation


Blessings on blessings from me and my niggas from the Six
We are consistently receiving blessings, both me and my friends from Toronto (the Six)


Look at what we did
Take a moment and recognize our achievements


Yeah, be quiet I'm doin' a toast
Quiet down, I am proposing a toast


For niggas that don't really do shit I swear y'all be doin' the most
This toast is dedicated to those who pretend to do a lot when they actually contribute very little


Stop worryin' about whoever's next
Cease your concern about who comes after me


I am just worried 'bout my mama worryin' less
My main focus is on reducing my mother's worries


I think I'm famous enough, I don't need anymore press
I believe I am already sufficiently famous, I don't require any additional media attention


I am convinced I'm the only one left that's still doin' this shit, man
I am confident that I am the last one remaining who continues to pursue this particular career


My grandma just died, I'm the man of the house
Following my grandmother's passing, I am now responsible for taking care of the family


So every mornin' I'm up 'cause I can't let them down
That's why I wake up early every morning because I don't want to disappoint them


Always down for the cause, never down for the count
I am always committed to supporting the purpose, never defeated or giving up


I guess when your stars align you do like the solar system and plan it out
When things fall into place perfectly, it's like the alignment of stars in the solar system and seems planned


So I'm goin' over time on the overtime
I am working extra hours on top of what is already considered overtime


Yeah I'm not invested but you can't attest it
I may not seem engaged, but you can't deny my level of commitment or dedication


Million dollar goals, managed to manifest it
I set ambitious goals worth millions and successfully made them a reality


The family never goin' anorexic
We will never starve or suffer from lack of resources


I pay my mortgage and electric
I am financially responsible, paying my mortgage and electricity bills


Never goin' under even with anesthetics
I will never succumb to adversity, not even with painkillers


At the top of the rap game and progressin'
I am currently at the peak of the rap industry and continuously advancing


Check after check, checkin' off my check list
Consistently receiving payments and completing tasks from my checklist


Try and blow my cake just know that's a death wish
If you attempt to disrupt my success, it will be a grave mistake


No mistakes in life ever, it’s only lessons
There are no failures or mistakes in life, only opportunities to learn


Shit feel like Shaq and Penny got back together
The situation feels like the reunion of basketball players Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway


You tore the game apart who, put it back together? (Aight)
You have caused chaos in the industry, now who is responsible for restoring order? (Alright)


My grandma just died, I'm the man of the house
Following my grandmother's passing, I am now responsible for taking care of the family


So every mornin' I'm up 'cause I can't let them down
That's why I wake up early every morning because I don't want to disappoint them


Always down for the cause, never down for the count
I am always committed to supporting the purpose, never defeated or giving up


I guess when your stars align you do like the solar system and plan it out
When things fall into place perfectly, it's like the alignment of stars in the solar system and seems planned


So I'm goin' over time on the overtime
I am working extra hours on top of what is already considered overtime


Yeah I'm not invested but you can't attest it
I may not seem engaged, but you can't deny my level of commitment or dedication


Million dollar goals, managed to manifest it
I set ambitious goals worth millions and successfully made them a reality


The family never goin' anorexic
We will never starve or suffer from lack of resources


I pay my mortgage and electric
I am financially responsible, paying my mortgage and electricity bills


Never goin' under even with anesthetics
I will never succumb to adversity, not even with painkillers


At the top of the rap game and progressin'
I am currently at the peak of the rap industry and continuously advancing


Check after check, checkin' off my check list
Consistently receiving payments and completing tasks from my checklist


Try and blow my cake just know that's a death wish
If you attempt to disrupt my success, it will be a grave mistake


No mistakes in life ever, it’s only lessons
There are no failures or mistakes in life, only opportunities to learn


Shit feel like Shaq and Penny got back together
The situation feels like the reunion of basketball players Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway


You tore the game apart who, put it back together? (Aight)
You have caused chaos in the industry, now who is responsible for restoring order? (Alright)


My grandma just died, I'm the man of the house
Following my grandmother's passing, I am now responsible for taking care of the family


So every mornin' I'm up 'cause I can't let them down
That's why I wake up early every morning because I don't want to disappoint them


Always down for the cause, never down for the count
I am always committed to supporting the purpose, never defeated or giving up


I guess when your stars align you do like the solar system and plan it out
When things fall into place perfectly, it's like the alignment of stars in the solar system and seems planned


So I'm goin' over time on the overtime
I am working extra hours on top of what is already considered overtime


Yeah I'm not invested but you can't attest it
I may not seem engaged, but you can't deny my level of commitment or dedication


Million dollar goals, managed to manifest it
I set ambitious goals worth millions and successfully made them a reality


The family never goin' anorexic
We will never starve or suffer from lack of resources


I pay my mortgage and electric
I am financially responsible, paying my mortgage and electricity bills


Never goin' under even with anesthetics
I will never succumb to adversity, not even with painkillers


At the top of the rap game and progressin'
I am currently at the peak of the rap industry and continuously advancing


Check after check, checkin' off my check list
Consistently receiving payments and completing tasks from my checklist


Try and blow my cake just know that's a death wish
If you attempt to disrupt my success, it will be a grave mistake


No mistakes in life ever, it’s only lessons
There are no failures or mistakes in life, only opportunities to learn


Shit feel like Shaq and Penny got back together
The situation feels like the reunion of basketball players Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway


You tore the game apart who, put it back together? (Aight)
You have caused chaos in the industry, now who is responsible for restoring order? (Alright)


I'm here for a good time not a long time, you know I
I am focused on enjoying the present and not worrying about the future


I haven't had a good time in a long time, you know I
It has been a while since I had a genuinely enjoyable experience


I'm way up I feel blessed, way up I feel blessed (straight up)
I am on a significant high, feeling extremely blessed (without a doubt)


I'm way up I feel blessed (straight up, straight up), way up I feel blessed
Still, I am on a high level of appreciation and gratitude




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERSON HERNANDEZ, KANYE WEST, AUBREY GRAHAM, SEAN ANDERSON, ALLEN RITTER

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All comments from YouTube:

@shokewave101

Who else forgets Kanye is even in this song?

@WolfnikMusic

I did until i heard his part, then i clicked to another video

@ShreyasWalkthroughs

I honestly hate it when dickwads like you two bandwagon and hate on Kanye, just so that you can get youtube comment likes.

@catalyst5654

+Run The Jews ikr. I personally think Kanye had the best part in the whole song and now i really mostly listen to the song for his part.

@ShreyasWalkthroughs

scorpion Amen brotha.

@unjointedlogic5397

Everyone comes for Sean and drake that's all.

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@ingmar2824

Big Sean and Drake rappin about the struggles of their career meanwhile Kanye telling us how his day went

@clashreplayz6419

Hes Kanye

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@@clashreplayz6419 lmooo

@thelyftchronicles5216

And how God made him the greatest Rapper Alive...Lmfao

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