Blessings
Chance the Rapper feat. Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics
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Soil as soft as momma's hands
Running water, standing still
Endless fields of daffodils and chamomile
Rice under black beans
Walked into Apple with cracked screens
And told prophetic stories of freedom
Found warmth in a black queen for when I get cold
I speak of wondrous unfamiliar lessons from childhood
Make you remember how to smile good
I'm pre-currency post-language, anti-label
Pro-famous, I'm Broadway Joe Namath
Kanye's best prodigy
He ain't signed me but he proud of me
I got some ideas that you gotta see
Make a vid with shawty and they ship it like the odyssey
They never seen a rapper practice modesty
I never practice, I only perform
I don't even warn, I don't eat it warm, I won't be reborn
I speak to God in public, I speak to God in public
He keep my rhymes in couplets
He think the new shit jam, I think we mutual fans
I used to dance to Michael, I used to dance in high school
I used to pass out music, I still pass out music
The people's champ must be everything the people can't be
I'm getting artsy-farsy, house full of some Hebru Brantleys
You must've missed the come up, I must be all I can be
Call me Mister Mufasa, I had to master stampedes
I made it through, made it through, made it through
And everything I gave to you, I gave to you, I gave to you
You got it, you got it, you got it, it's coming (It's coming, coming, coming)
So are you ready?
Are you ready for your blessings?
Are you ready for your miracle?
Are you ready for your blessings?
Are you ready for your miracle?
Are you ready for your blessings?
Are you ready for your miracle?
Are you ready for your blessings?
Are you ready for your miracle?
Are you ready for your blessings?
Are you ready for your miracle?
Are you ready for your blessings?
Are you ready for your miracle?
Are you ready for your blessings?
Are you ready for your miracle?
Are you ready, are you ready?
Are you ready for your blessings?
Are you ready for your miracle?
Are you ready for your blessings?
Are you ready for your miracle?
Are you ready for your blessings?
Are you ready for your miracle?
(You ready big fella?)
The opening lines of the song "Blessings" by Chance The Rapper featuring Ty Dolla $ign speak of a promised land and describe it as a place of beauty and abundance. The soil is as soft as a mother's hands, there is running water, endless fields of daffodils and chamomile, and rice under black beans. The imagery painted is one of peace and plenty, serving as a metaphor for the rewards that the artists have received for their hard work and dedication to their craft. The lyrics also touch on themes of family, heritage, and humility. Chance refers to himself as a dad, drawing a parallel to Nat King Cole, who was also known for his role as a father.
The song also references Kanye West, who is credited as Chance's mentor and who has expressed admiration for Chance's work. Chance acknowledges this respect in the line "Kanye's best prodigy, he ain't signed me but he proud of me." The song then veers into a meditation on the relationship between art and fame, with Chance declaring that he is "anti-label" and "pro-famous." He goes on to assert that he does not practice his art, he only performs it, suggesting that his creative process is so innate that it cannot be separated from his identity. The song ends with a call to action, asking the listener if they are ready for their blessings and their miracles.
Overall, "Blessings" is a powerful and introspective track that explores themes of family, identity, and the relationship between art and fame. It is a testament to Chance The Rapper's status as one of the most innovative voices in hip-hop today.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: CAMERON DUANE OSTEEN, CHANCELOR JOHNATHAN BENNETT, FREDERICK WILLIAM HAMMOND, NATE NATHAN FOX, NICOLAS SEGAL, PETER WILKINS
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