Lecrae - Blessings Lyrics
Lyrics
Hook: Ty Dolla $ign
If I ever took a loss, I learned a lesson
I won't ever think I'm better than the next man
I've been down before the come up, I ain't stressin'
Baby I'm too busy countin' all these blessings
Verse 1: Lecrae
Yah, yah, yah
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up
Swear the sun shinin' on me in my huddle
No matter the trouble surroundin' us
They don't see that it's a lot of us
Everybody move anonymous
Won't take that credit, I know where we get it
Them blessings be comin' from God above
I was doin' all kinda bad
Where the choir at? Tell 'em I need a verse
Hit the pew and tell God He's first
Hit the studio to body a verse
I remember pushin' mama's little white Hyundai with no gas money
I just bought a car, cash money
I ain't even tryna brag on it
I just tell it how it really is
I ain't trippin', they ain't feelin' this
I ain't sayin' I deserve nothin'
I'm just tryna talk about the benefits
I've been punchin' in the clock
Tryna keep the kitchen stocked
Man it's a blessin' 'cause we ain't ever had a lot
But all we need is all we got
Hook: Ty Dolla $ign
If I ever took a loss, I learned a lesson
I won't ever think I'm better than the next man
I've been down before the come up, I ain't stressin'
Baby I'm too busy countin' all these blessings, blessings
Post-Hook: Ty Dolla $ign
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Blessings
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Blessings
Verse 2: Ty Dolla $ign
I put my mama in the crib, said, "Stop stressin'"
I put my girl in a brand new diamond necklace
She said she need more of my love and affection
'Cause lately I've been workin' harder than ever
She said, "Baby, you a boss, baby, clear your schedule
Dolla you a boss, let's do somethin' special
Take me on a PJ, we should go to Mexico
I've been down for you boy, since when the money was low"
Anything for my bae 'cause she a blessing
If you woke up this morning it's a blessing
Hook: Ty Dolla $ign
If I ever took a loss, I learned a lesson
I won't ever think I'm better than the next man
I've been down before the come up, I ain't stressin'
Baby I'm too busy countin' all these blessings, blessings
Post-Hook: Ty Dolla $ign
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Blessings
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Blessings
Verse 3: Lecrae
I took so many losses
Coulda lost it
Left 'em leaky like a faucet
Almost cost me
Everything that I got, all of my fam
Part of the plan
I was eatin' fried bologna out of the pan
Y'all don't understand
I was tryna get it
I'm in that studio tryna keep it pushin'
Patty pies, boy I kept 'em cookin'
All I needed was the Mary Mary
But the God in me was havin' commentary, woo!
I got angels all around like Anita Baker
Blessings fallin' in line, guess I need a taper
And every loss is a lesson
Tell my haters I confess
Treat 'em like the green bubbles on the iPhone
I probably never read the message
Hook: Ty Dolla $ign
If I ever took a loss, I learned a lesson
I won't ever think I'm better than the next man
I've been down before the come up, I ain't stressin'
Baby I'm too busy countin' all these blessings, blessings
Post-Hook: Ty Dolla $ign
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Blessings
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Count it up, count it up, count it up
Blessings
Video
Lecrae - Blessings (Video) ft. Ty Dolla $ign
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's "Blessings," featuring Ty Dolla $ign and released in 2017, stands as a profound testament to recognizing divine favor amidst life's inherent struggles. The song's genesis and core message revolve around an awakening to God's abundant grace, a stark contrast to the often-perceived scarcity or hardship that can dominate our perspectives. Lecrae articulates a journey from a place of focusing on what's missing or broken to a transformative realization that God's provisions are constant and ever-present, often manifesting in ways we overlook or take for granted. This shift in perspective is not a denial of difficulty, but rather an elevated understanding of God's sustaining power, echoing the sentiment found in Psalm 118:1, "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." The track encourages listeners to pause and acknowledge the "blessings" that surround them, even in the quietest moments or simplest provisions, aligning with the biblical imperative to "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:18). The presence of Ty Dolla $ign on the track, while perhaps unexpected in a faith-based context for some, serves to broaden the song's appeal and demonstrate that the acknowledgment of God's goodness can resonate across diverse life experiences and musical styles, illustrating that God's grace is not limited to any single demographic or genre. Ultimately, "Blessings" is a powerful exhortation to cultivate a grateful heart, reminding us that our true wealth lies not in material possessions or the absence of trials, but in the unwavering presence and continuous provision of a loving God, a truth powerfully declared in Philippians 4:19: "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."