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Chance The Rapper Blesss Interpretation
In Chance the Rapper’s “Coloring Book” album, he uses his lyrics to refer to the christian faith and to relay many other messages to the listener. His use of lyrics can be confusing and off putting at times if the listener does not truly try to understand them. This is especially true is his song “Blessings”. Although difficult to comprehend at times, there is a greater message portrayed than it may seem. “Blessings” is a R&B song the is Christian based. Throughout the song, Chance the Rapper use different analogies to get his message to the listener. The overall message that Chance the Rapper is trying to convey in “Blessings” is that you should stay true to your morals and not to be affected by the pressures that surround you. On the surface,

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