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

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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

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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

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Faith, for many us, is the driving force in life.
4. “Don’t believe in Kings, believe in the Kingdom.” – Blessings

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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

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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

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Again, #relationshipgoals.
7. “Grind all day ‘till the fam okay

It still warm my heart to hear my grandma pray”– Family

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Chance reminds his listeners that he’s praying and hoping for the best for every one of us.