Wiz Khalifa The Plan Analysis

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"The Plan" - Wiz Khalifa (Summary)
The song "The Plan" written by Wiz Khalifa speaks to me in numerous ways all throughout the song. Khalifa expresses his feelings towards how he was not suppose to make it to where he is today in the eye's of certain individuals, but is now able to do whatever he wants when he wants because of his financial freedom; "… went shopping places they said I can't … jumped on the road did all them shows 'cause I was popping' places they said I ain't … ". Khalifa's archetype is the fact that he has changed through the course of his life, dreaming about becoming successful. Ultimately, Khalifa wants what is best for himself, family, and friends, so he goes out and tries to achieve this goals some thought were impossible.

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