Going to church was often a meeting place for Black Americans especially in oppression, as it provided a safe area for them to talk and spend time with people of their own race without fear of discrimination. The religious undertones of “God’s Plan” allows it to sound modern while also referring to Christianity and the church, which was (and still is) a huge part of the lives for black Americans. I’ve been me since Scarlett Road, ay, road, ayĭrake’s “God’s Plan” manages to beautifully capture much of what the black arts movement is at its core, while also expressing the struggles that millions of Black Americans deal with on a daily basis, all wrapped up into a song with no apologies and a catchy beat.Īn interesting piece to note about this song is the title. Someone watchin’ this shit close, yep, close Imagine if I never met the broskiesGod’s plan, God’s plan

I only love my bed and my momma, I’m sorryĨ1, they’ll bring the crashers to the party Yuh, ay, ayShe say, “Do you love me?” I tell her, “Only partly” That they wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’ I feel good, sometimes I don’t, ay, don’t They gon’ tell the story, shit was different with me God’s plan, God’s plan Yes I see the things that they wishin’ on me You know how I like it when you lovin’ on me Tryna keep it peaceful is a struggle for me They wishin’ on me, yuh I been movin’ calm, don’t start no trouble with me Yeah they wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’

Gods plan drake genius