Chance achieved some success with his first mixtape 10Day, which details his 10 day long suspension from his high school. On April 30, 2013, Chance's second mixtape, Acid Rap dropped. It received diamond status from Datpiff. The Social Experiment, Chance's band with Donnie Trumpet, Peter Cottontail, and members of the O'My's, released their free album, Surf, on May 28, 2015.
Blessings
Chance the Rapper Lyrics
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When the praises go up, the blessings come down
It seems like blessings keep falling in my lap
I don't make songs for free, I make 'em for freedom
Don't believe in kings, believe in the Kingdom
Chisel me into stone, prayer whistle me into song air
Dying laughing with Krillin saying something 'bout blonde hair
Said you the man of the house now, look out for your family
He has ordered my steps, gave me a sword with a crest
And gave Donnie a trumpet in case I get shortness of breath
I'm gon' praise Him, praise Him 'til I'm gone
Don't be mad
I'm gon' praise Him, praise Him 'til I'm gone
When the praises go up
(Good God)
The blessings come down
Good God
When the praises go up (good God) the blessings come down
When the praises go up
(It seems like blessings keep falling in my lap)
The blessings come down
When the praises go up, the blessings come down
(Good God)
They booked the nicest hotels on the 59th floor
With the big wide windows, with the suicide doors
Ain't no blood on my money, ain't no Twitter in Heaven
I know them drugs isn't close, ain't no visit in Heaven
I know the difference in blessings and worldly possessions
Like my ex girl getting pregnant and her becoming my everything
I'm at war with my wrongs, I'm writing four different songs
I never forced you to forfeit it, I'm a force to be reconciled
They want four minute songs
You need a four hour praise dance performed every morn
I'm feeling shortness of breath, so Nico grab you a horn
Hit Jericho with a buzzer beater to end a quarter
Watch brick and mortar fall like dripping water, uh!
I'm gon' praise Him, praise Him till I'm gone
(Good God)
I'm gon' praise Him, praise Him till I'm gone
When the praises go up, the blessings come down
(The blessings come down)
When the praises go up, the blessings come down
The blessings come down
When the praises go up, the blessings come down
(Are you ready for your blessings?)
When the praises go up, the blessings come down
(Are you ready for your miracle, are you ready?)
It seems like blessings keep falling in my lap
The lyrics of Chance the Rapper's "Blessings" talk about praising God and his faith. In the first few lines, he states that he will continue to praise God until his last breath. He then mentions that when praises go up, blessings come down. This is a reference to the belief that when a person praises God, he/she will receive blessings in life. Chance believes that blessings keep falling in his lap because of the faith that he has in God.
He then talks about the reason why he makes music. Chance says that he makes music for freedom and not for money. He believes in the Kingdom and not Kings. He also mentions his faith in Jesus and how in his life, Jesus' black life is important. He talks about his father's advice to him to be the man of the house and take care of family.
In the next section of the lyric, Chance talks about his recognition of the difference between blessings and worldly possessions. He acknowledges that having material possessions is not the same as receiving blessings in life. He mentions his struggle with his wrongdoings and how he is writing about it in four different songs. He then talks about the importance of praising God every day and being ready to receive blessings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gon' praise Him, praise Him 'til I'm gone
I will continue to worship God until the end of my life.
When the praises go up, the blessings come down
When I lift my voice in praise to God, I receive blessings that come down from heaven.
It seems like blessings keep falling in my lap
I am continually receiving blessings from God, which seem to come without any effort on my part.
I don't make songs for free, I make 'em for freedom
I create music to express religious freedom and to spread the message of Jesus Christ.
Don't believe in kings, believe in the Kingdom
I do not follow earthly leaders, but I believe in the power and sovereignty of God's kingdom.
Chisel me into stone, prayer whistle me into song air
I ask God to shape me into a strong and resilient person who can spread His music far and wide.
Dying laughing with Krillin saying something 'bout blonde hair
I share a joyful moment with someone who is close to me, enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
Jesus' black life ain't matter, I know I talked to his daddy
I understand and acknowledge the racial injustices that Jesus Christ faced, but also believe that His life has infinite worth because I have spoken to His Father, God.
Said you the man of the house now, look out for your family
God has appointed me as the head of my household, and I have a responsibility to take care of my family.
He has ordered my steps, gave me a sword with a crest
God has directed the path of my life and has equipped me with spiritual weapons to fight against negative forces in the world.
And gave Donnie a trumpet in case I get shortness of breath
God has given a friend of mine a musical instrument to help me when I am struggling to breathe or overcome difficulties.
Don't be mad
Don't be angry or upset with me.
(Good God)
An exclamation of praise to God.
They booked the nicest hotels on the 59th floor
Refers to people who live extravagant lifestyles, staying in luxurious hotels high up in the sky.
With the big wide windows, with the suicide doors
Describes the opulence of these hotel rooms with large windows and fancy doors.
Ain't no blood on my money, ain't no Twitter in Heaven
The money I earn is not tainted by sin, and the social media platform Twitter does not exist in heaven.
I know them drugs isn't close, ain't no visit in Heaven
There are no drugs or harmful substances in heaven, and no one goes there to indulge in such things.
I know the difference in blessings and worldly possessions
I recognize that there is a distinction between blessings from God and material possessions in the world.
Like my ex girl getting pregnant and her becoming my everything
Despite a difficult situation with an ex-girlfriend becoming pregnant, I have learned to find joy and purpose in my child.
I'm at war with my wrongs, I'm writing four different songs
Though I struggle with personal mistakes, I am using music as a tool to work through my troubles and grow emotionally.
I never forced you to forfeit it, I'm a force to be reconciled
I have not demanded that people give up their own happiness, and I am working to create a path toward reconciliation and forgiveness in difficult situations.
They want four minute songs
The music industry often prefers shorter songs for commercial purposes.
You need a four hour praise dance performed every morn
But in my opinion, worship and praise to God should not come with a specific time limit or duration.
I'm feeling shortness of breath, so Nico grab you a horn
I am struggling or overwhelmed, so a friend named Nico is called upon to provide some emotional support.
Hit Jericho with a buzzer beater to end a quarter
Jericho is a reference to the Biblical city that Joshua and his army conquered. The lyrics suggest that with the help of God, they were able to win a narrow victory against seemingly impossible odds.
Watch brick and mortar fall like dripping water, uh!
Again, with the help of God, even great feats like the falling of large buildings can be accomplished with ease.
Are you ready for your blessings?
Am I ready to receive all the blessings that God has in store for me?
Are you ready for your miracle, are you ready?
Am I prepared to receive a miraculous change in my life?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHANCELLOR BENNETT, FRED HAMMOND, BRYON CAGE, PETER WILKINS, NICO SEGAL
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