By: Kayla Dungee, contributing intern (@kaydungee) Let’s face it – if you put on a Chance the Rapper song and it doesn’t make you smile, you’re not human. Chance’s latest project, The Coloring Book, solidified his place in the rap world and showcased a message of hope. From 10 Day, Acid Rap, to now, Chance has given his listeners a reason to not give up. These lyrics below are guaranteed to get your through the toughest of weeks. 1. “All my days, I prayed and prayed and now I see the finish line Gonna finish mine.” – Finish Line/Drown Source: Genius.com No matter what your situation may be right now, every day is a step closer to achieving your goals. 2. “I felt hog tied ever since my dog died He lived to 84, damn, that’s a long ride I know he up there, he just sit and he wait I’ll be racing up the stairs, I’mma get to the gate singing…” – Finish Line/Drown Source: Genius.com The people (and pets) that you’ve lost throughout life aren’t gone forever. One day, you’ll meet again. 3. “With the faith of a pumpkin-seed-sized mustard seed Hear, for I will speak noble things as entrusted me.” – How Great Source: Genius.com Faith, for many us, is the driving force in life. 4. “Don’t believe in Kings, believe in the Kingdom.” – Blessings Source: Genius.com Simple reminder not be distracted by superficial things. 5. “My dream girl is behind me, feel like I’m James Early The type of worship that make Jesus come back a day early.” – How Great Source: Genius.com Chance’s current relationship with his girlfriend and the mother of his child should inspire anyone that if you love someone, you can conquer anything. 6. “I know the difference in blessings and worldly possessions Like my ex girl getting pregnant and her becoming my everything.” – Blessings Source: Genius.com Again, #relationshipgoals. 7. “Grind all day ‘till the fam okay It still warm my heart to hear my grandma pray”– Family Source: Genius.com Your family, whether by blood or not, is your foundation. Do what you can to give back to them. 8. “Everybody’s somebody’s everything, I know you right, nobody’s nothing.” – Everybody’s Somebody Everyone is worthy and has value. 9. “Building forts from broken dams, what a Hoover could do” – Acid Rain Source: Genius.com Remember that despite your past, you can repair the broken pieces and make something great. 10. “When I meet my maker, he gon’ make sure that we chillin’, And everything’s good” – Everything’s Good Source: Genius.com Everything in life will be okay in the end. Tell yourself each day that everything will be good. 11. “Man I swear my life is perfect, I could merch it If I die, I’ll probably cry at my own service” – All We Got Source: Genius.com Be thankful for life. Each day you get to live out should be considered perfect. 12. “You are very special, you’re special too. Everyone’s special, this is true, when I look at you” – D.R.A.M. Sings Special Source: Genius.com Embrace your uniqueness. There will never be another you. 13. “May the Lord give your journey mercy May you be successful, grant your favor And bring you back safely, I love you.” – Summer Friends Source: Genius.com Chance reminds his listeners that he’s praying and hoping for the best for every one of us.
