The second part of “Father Stretch My Hands” details Kanye’s most personal moments—from not having time to call his wife due to work, to talking about his mother’s death.
Hours before the album’s launch event on February 11, 2016, Kanye revealed that his own father served as inspiration for the track, and that he was brought to tears during its creation. This is in contrast to the Gospel use of the term ‘father’ (as in Part 1), referring to God.
Kanye’s father, Ray West, left him and his mother Donda when he was 3 years old. Donda said the reason they divorced was because Ray put his work before her and Kanye. Kanye reflects on his father’s decisions and how he doesn’t want to make the same mistakes with his family.
The track heavily features a sample of “Panda” from G.O.O.D. Music’s newest signee, Desiigner.
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