Glory
Jay-Z
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The most amazing feeling I feel Words can't describe the feeling, for real Baby, I paint the sky blue My greatest creation was you You, glory (oh glory) False alarms and false starts All made better by the sound of your heart All the pain of the last time Prayed so hard it was the last time Your mama said that you danced for her Did you wiggle your hands for her? Glory! Glory! Glory! Sorry Everything that I prayed for God's gift, I wish I woulda prayed more God makes no mistakes, I made a few Rough sledding here and there, but I made it through I wreak havoc on the world Get ready for part two A younger, smarter, faster me So a pinch of Hov, a whole glass of Bey Glory (oh glory) The most amazing feeling I feel Words can't describe the feeling, for real (oh glory) Baby, I paint the sky blue My greatest creation was you Your Grandpop died a nigga failure Then he died of liver failure Deep down he was a good man Goddamn, I can't deliver failure Bad-ass lil' Hov Two years old, shopping on Savile Row, ooh Wicked-ass lil B Hard not to spoil you rotten, looking like little me The most beautifulest thing in this world Is daddy's little girl You don't yet know what swag is but you was made in Paris And Mama woke up the next day and shot her album package Last time the miscarriage was so tragic We was afraid you'd disappear, but nah, baby, you magic (voilà) So there you have it, shit happens Just make sure the plane you on is bigger Than your carry-on baggage Everybody go through stuff Life is a gift, love, open it up You're a child of destiny You're the child of my destiny You're my child with the child from Destiny's Child That's a hell of a recipe Glory! Glory! Glory! Sorry Glory (oh glory) The most amazing feeling I feel Words can't describe the feeling, for real (oh glory) Baby, I paint the sky blue My greatest creation was you (Oh glory)
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14 facts about this song
Artist Background"Glory" is a song that was written and sung by Jay-Z, who is one of the most successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs in the United States.
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Featuring ArtistThe song also features vocals from Jay-Z's daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, making it her official debut in the music industry.
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InspirationJay-Z released this emotional track two days after his daughter's birth on January 7, 2012, as a tribute to her.
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Genre“Glory” is a hip hop song that is markedly different from Jay-Z's usual style, being softer and more introspective.
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Lyrics ContentIn the lyrics, Jay-Z talks about his struggles with previous miscarriages, his love for his new daughter, and the hopes he has for her future.
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Recording FactThe sound of Blue Ivy's heartbeat and cries can be heard in the background of the track which were recorded while she was still in the hospital.
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Success"Glory" debuted on the US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 74, thanks to its airplay.
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Unique RecordBlue Ivy became the youngest person ever to appear on a Billboard chart because of her feature on “Glory.”
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Gaining PopularityThe song was not included in any of Jay-Z's studio albums but gained popularity and was widely shared on social media and music streaming platforms.
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Technology and ProductionThe song was posted on Jay-Z's Life+Times blog along with a note about the meaning behind the track. The song was released through Tidal, a subscription-based music streaming service that is co-owned by Jay-Z.
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HonorsIn the 55th Grammy Awards, the song received a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
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Song International Appeal"Glory" has continued to stir emotions across the globe, proving Jay-Z's global appeal beyond just the United States.
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CompositionThe song is built around a sample of "The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World" by Keith Murray.
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Music VideoA music video of the song was released in April 2015 through Tidal, featuring footage of Jay-Z and his wife Beyoncé throughout their relationship.
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