The beat for this song samples Laura Nyro’s song “Save The Country,” which features a strong religious message. This fits with Kanye’s semi-religious image as a rapper, but thematically, Kanye uses “the glory” to refer to fame and wealth, nothing religious.

Just like the preceding track, West intended this track for Common’s Finding Forever album, and even told MTV that “The Glory” would be Common’s first single for that album.