This track is built around a soulful sample from "Liberty" by the Indianapolis-based group Amnesty. It begins with sped up vocals from the 1973 song featuring lyrics about finding common ground: The hang ups we have today We need to strive for more liberty Lift yourself upon your feet The second half features Kanye West rapping nonsense lyrics: Poopy-di scoop Scoop-diddy-whoop Whoop-di-scoop-di-poop The track then abruptly ends.
It is believed that "Lift Yourself" is a tongue-in-cheek statement directed at WQHT Hot 97 radio host Ebro Darden, who had questioned West on April 25, 2018 after the rapper sent out a series of tweets in support of President Donald Trump. Hours before the track's release two days later, West teased "Lift Yourself" by promising a song that would "bring Ebro the closure he's been seeking."
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