Chance Waters
Chance Waters (originally Phatchance) is an independent hip-hop artist from Sydney. Creating a unique brand of local hip-hop utilizing emotive and melancholy textures he sets himself apart from that of his new wave contemporaries, relying heavily on his lyrics which are often reflective of his life and situations as well as touching on existential themes. In 2012, Waters released his sophomore album; Infinity which spawned the two singles Maybe Tomorrow and Young and Dumb Read Full BioChance Waters (originally Phatchance) is an independent hip-hop artist from Sydney. Creating a unique brand of local hip-hop utilizing emotive and melancholy textures he sets himself apart from that of his new wave contemporaries, relying heavily on his lyrics which are often reflective of his life and situations as well as touching on existential themes. In 2012, Waters released his sophomore album; Infinity which spawned the two singles Maybe Tomorrow and Young and Dumb, both of which received considerable airplay on Triple J as well as both placing #89 and #45 on the Hottest 100 of 2012. The album received mostly positive reviews, maintaining positive reviews on iTunes and across various other platforms.

Waters has toured the country extensively, both as a headline act and in support of international heavy weights such as Method Man & Redman, DJ Premier and De La Soul, as well as many of Australian hip-hop’s biggest artists, including Bliss N Eso, The Herd, Urthboy, Muph N Plutonic, Drapht, Pez & 360, The Potbelleez and The Funkoars.

Widely regarded as one of the most progressive and entertaining new hip-hop artists in the country, Chance Waters has successfully built a large cult following throughout Australia. His live show incorporates instrumental, acoustic, electronic and theatrical elements and has garnered rave reviews in Street Press, Newspapers and Blogs.

In 2009 He independently released his debut album Inkstains, a disc which saw widespread national acclaim and earned him labels such as "an intelligent lyricist and masterful storyteller" (The Australian Newspaper) "a breath of fresh air" (Rave Magazine) and "an impressive glimpse into the future" (Onion Magazine). The album also earned him coveted featured artist spots on Triple J Unearthed, MYSPACE.COM and SBA Music and the lead single 'Inkstains' achieved playlisting on community radio taste makers including FBi Radio and regular rotation on national youth broadcaster Triple J.

'Inkstains' proved such a hit with audiences that it topped charts in AMRAP's 'Most Ordered To Air' tally, placed in the top 5 of Perisher Blue's Launch Your Band Competition and even went viral on YouTube in a Dane Searls Unit BMX video accruing more than 150,000 plays. The song also won a joint competition run by Triple J Unearthed and NIDA for the production of a professional video clip which was consequently added to playlist on ABC's RAGE.

In 2010 Chance Waters embarked on two separate national headline tours, totalling over thirty dates across the country to more than 7000 punters. On top of this he won a spot to showcase his material at APRA's 'Song Summit Live’, played numerous support slots and spot shows and is set to join 'Mind Over Matter' on the east coast leg of their national tour in December.

In 2011 he is set to release both his Sophomore album and an acoustic EP containing renditions of popular songs from 'Inkstains' as well as previously unreleased material. The EP will be launched in a free three week residency at Sydney's popular Oxford Art Factory, before being taken across the country in a limited run of dates at intimate venues.
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Young and Dumb
Chance Waters Lyrics


She bit my hand so hard that it drew blood,
I think that was the moment I knew true love.
She says she loves who I'd be if I grew up,
but 'til then could I please keep my shoes on?

Cause she says we've still got forever,
we're young and dumb and we don't know better -
and I don't get her - but I tell her...

She'll come around,
well I know, we're up and down
but that won't, mess us around.
No, no, oh-oh...

And this may be jumping in the deep end,
but maybe we could watch some TV on the weekend.
I'll come to yours, maybe we could have some pizzas,
fight about some dumb shit and tell each other secrets.

And while you were getting plates and the tea set,
I saved time and thought of names for our three kids,
but I'll forget them when we argue for no reason.
Tease you endlessly but worry 'bout your feelings.

Cause she says we've still got forever,
we're young and dumb and we don't know better - and I don't get her - but I tell her...

She'll come around,
well I know, we're up and down
but that won't, mess us around.
No, no, oh-oh...

And you say that together we make true love,
and in time you'll show me what you're made of.
And I'd be lying if this wasn't a test,
so get your shit right or I'll give you an F.

Am I foolish? Is this real?
Smashing the tea set to bring you to heel,
but who cares? Who knows?
Clean this mess up and let's give it a go.

Cause he says we've still got forever,
we're young and dumb and we don't know better - and I don't get him - but I tell him...

He'll come around,
well I know, we're up and down
but that won't, mess us around.
No, no, oh-oh...

Our final straw's still holding fast,
our house of sticks won't blow apart.
We laid these bricks on broken hearts
and set a fire in the hearth.

And if the wolves don't fear the sparks,
or if I fuck it up, my God,
I'd rather sit here in the dark.
My love, my love...

Cause she says we've still got forever,
we're young and dumb and we don't know better - and I don't get her - but I tell her...
No, he don't get me, but he tells me...
No, I don't get her...
No, he don't get me...
No, I don't get her, but I tell her...

You'll come around,
well I know, we're up and down
but that won't, mess us around.
No, no, oh-oh...

Contributed by Lila J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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