The song , heavily influenced by gospel music , is about West 's faith in God . Specifically , West looks to the Lord when he 's down and knows in the end everything will be alright . The song has received general acclaim from music critics , with Chance the Rapper being consistently singled out for praise . It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance and Best Rap Song at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017 , and appeared in several year-end lists . Despite never being released as a single , the song has developed a significant legacy in the time after its release . It has been covered by multiple artists , most notably Harry Styles , Stormzy , and Local Natives
59th Annual Grammy Awards
59th Annual Grammy Awards
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