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.
Town on the Hill
Chance the Rapper Lyrics
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You thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
I didn't owe you anything, gave you
They built a town on top of a hill
Yellow in hue, standing in plain sight
This caught my eye and spoke to my soul
"What a good deed," I said
Thank You, Father
Father
Thank You, Father
Father (Father)
They built a town
On top of a hill
It was yellow in hue
'Cause it was busting with light
And that's when I caught a view
What a magnificent sight
'Cause it reminds me of You
I guess
Thank You, Father
Father
You really love me
You really love me
Father
Father
You really love me
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
I didn't owe you anything, gave you
In the opening lines of the song, Chance the Rapper is addressing someone who he knows very well but this person thinks that Chance doesn't know their worth. The repetition of the line "You thought I didn't know your worth" emphasizes the fact that Chance is aware of the person's true value despite what they may think. The second verse talks about a town that was built on a hilltop and is yellow in hue because it is "busting with light". Chance sees this as a good deed and connects it to his relationship with the person he's addressing. The yellow town reminds him of "You", which is most likely a reference to God, who is often referred to in personal terms by Chance.
The chorus repeats the lines from the beginning, "You never take your arms off", which suggests that the person is hardworking and dedicated. The repetition of this line is also important because it highlights that the person's worth is based on their character and actions, rather than anything external. The song ends with another chorus that emphasizes the gratitude Chance feels towards his Father (God) for the good things in his life and his ability to recognize the value in others.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on gratitude and connection. The yellow town on the hill represents the goodness in the world, and Chance sees it as a reminder of his own faith and personal relationships. By acknowledging the worth of others, Chance is expressing his own sense of humility and appreciation for the people around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought I didn't know you
I am aware of you, even if it seems like I don't pay attention
You thought I didn't know you
You believed that I was oblivious to your presence and didn't care for you
You thought I didn't know your worth
You believed that I didn't acknowledge your value and significance
You never take your arms off
You never let go and always put in effort
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You always chose to work hard and never took shortcuts
They built a town on top of a hill
They created a place that was elevated and stood out from the rest
Yellow in hue, standing in plain sight
It had a bright and vibrant appearance, easily noticeable to anyone who sees it
This caught my eye and spoke to my soul
It captured my attention and resonated with me deeply
Thank You, Father
Expressing gratitude towards a higher power
You really love me
Acknowledging and appreciating the love and care received from a higher power
I didn't owe you anything, gave you
I didn't have any obligations to fulfill, but I still gave what I could
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, I WROTE THIS MYSELF, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Peter Wilkins, Chancelor J. Bennett, Justin Vernon, Francis Starlite
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jocelyn-uf9ri
Thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
I didn't owe you anything, gave you
They built a town on top of a hill
Yellow in hue, standing in plain sight
This caught my eye and spoke to my soul
"What a good deed, " I said
Thank You, Father
Father
Thank You, Father
Father (Father)
They built a town
On top of a hill
It was yellow in hue
'Cause it was busting with light
And that's when I caught a view
What a magnificent sight
'Cause it reminds me of You
I guess
Thank You, Father
Father
You really love me
You really love me
Father
Father
You really love me
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
I didn't owe you anything, gave you
@ronaldomarco8501
Thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
I didn't owe you anything, gave you
They built a town on top of a hill
Yellow in hue, standing in plain sight
This caught my eye and spoke to my soul
"What a good deed, " I said
Thank You, Father
Father
Thank You, Father
Father (Father)
They built a town
On top of a hill
It was yellow in hue
'Cause it was busting with light
And that's when I caught a view
What a magnificent sight
'Cause it reminds me of You
I guess
Thank You, Father
Father
You really love me
You really love me
Father
Father
You really love me
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You never take your arms off
You never took the lazy way, your arms
You thought I didn't know you
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
You thought I didn't know your worth
I didn't owe you anything, gave you
@hudsonoehlerich5535
I find it so difficult to find God praising music that I havenβt heard a million times. Thank you Chance!
@charliehandsome7602
This song got me thru the hardest time of my life... thankfully I made it thru thanks to you chance!!!! It brings tears to my eyes listening to this now thinking about how bad I struggled β€οΈπΉ
@gloku7912
Charlie Handsome love π―
@GoldenworkUSA
this song??
@fwefferstinkrat6943
@@GoldenworkUSA π
@Jasonking205.0
The best song on this album and one of the most underrated songs in chances discography
@KarateDungeon
Thank you God, for that yellow town on top of a hill. I like it a lot.
@kmbacegottitentube707
Beautiful thank yu father n who eva comes across this comment I wish yu blessings n Peace n a Gudd day ππ½π―βπΎ
@kmbacegottitentube707
@Sonam Tandin amen
@erolac3972
niceee grammer