I Might Need Security
Chance the Rapper Lyrics

Fuck you
A strong expression of frustration or anger towards an unspecified entity or person.

Fuck you, fuck, fuck you
Repetition of the expression of anger and frustration.

Yep
An affirmative response to an unknown statement or situation.

Na na
A meaningless expression added for rhythmic purposes.

No
A negative response to an unknown statement or situation.

I ain't no activist, I'm the protagonist
Acknowledgment that he does not identify himself as an activist but rather the main character in his life story.

I don't co-captain it, I fly solo like one cup in the cabinet
He doesn't believe in co-leading but rather prefers to lead solo.

The cab is the cabinet, they trust me at landing it
He is the trusted Cup, Cab, and Pilot in his life story.

They call me the advocate, they'll slide like the abacus
He is advocating for change and the opposition will get pushed aside like the abacus slides.

Boy meets world, everybody been savages
Growing up exposed him to the dark side of life where everyone is only looking out for themselves.

I just want to really know how much that your shooter averages
He is questioning the efficiency of the people who shoot at him or others.

I'm not no nice guy, I'm just a good guy
He differentiates himself from someone who is 'nice' and someone who is a 'good person'.

The bad guys should really stay on my good side
Being on his good side would be beneficial for people who are typically labeled as 'bad'.

I smell my roses younger than the good die
He is appreciating himself when he's younger since people don't appreciate each other enough until after they've passed away.

The Illuminati couldn't see me with they good eye
He is untouchable even by people supposedly connected to power.

They think they Heath Ledger scary, they just Jack Nichols
People are not actually scary, just trying to make a scene like Jack Nichols in The Shining.

I'm a sign to my city like the Bat-Signal
He represents hope and justice for his city like the bat signal represents Batman.

Young chosen one, golden boy, De La Hoya
He believes he is the chosen one and a similar legend like Oscar De La Hoya.

It ain't too many me's, rest in peace to Verne Troyer
He is one of a kind and recognizes the passing of Verne Troyer.

I was younger than I seemed as a kid
He was more mature than others his age.

I mean my G17 18 in the head
He's saying he was a gangster since he was 17 or 18 years old.

I mean I'm only 25 but I'm Motown 25
Although he is just 25 years old, he feels like an experienced and legendary performer like Michael Jackson was when he performed at Motown 25.

Bet I get a statue in my hometown when I die
He is confident that he will be remembered and celebrated in his hometown.

And Rahm you done I'm expectin' resignation
He is calling the Chicago mayor to resign.

An open investigation on all o' these paid vacations for murderers
He is demanding an investigation of possible cases of murder being covered up in the city of Chicago.

I don't get no paper, I gotta sign at the bottom
He doesn't earn much money but he still signs important documents.

Still in my bag like the fries at the bottom
He still has his skills and talents despite everything.

And I can't do nothing right, they gon' always be at me
People will always criticize him even if he thinks he's doing things correctly.

I missed a Crain's interview, they tried leaking my addy
Someone tried to expose his home address after he missed an interview with a popular business publication.

I donate to the schools next, they call me a deadbeat daddy
He is being called a bad father even though he makes donations to schools.

But Sun-Times get in that Rauner business
Rauner refers to a local politician and the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper is trying to expose some news about him.

I got a hit-list so long I don't know how to finish
He has a long list of people he wants to confront or take action against.

I bought the Chicagoist just to run you racist bitches out of business
He bought a local publication just to expose people who are racist and fight against them.

Speaking of racist, fuck your micro aggressions
He is angry about people who make subtle racist remarks or actions.

I'll make you fix your words like a typo suggestion
He will correct people's mistakes when they speak.

Pat me on the back too hard and Pat'll ask for your job
He will confront people who patronize him.

And in unrelated news, someone'll beat your ass at your job
He is threatening someone with physical violence.

I'm the real deal
He is a genuine and authentic person.

Who taught all these rappers that the big deal's not a big deal?
He is questioning why people claim that certain things are a big deal when they are not.

Inherited the earth, popped them wheelies on a big wheel
He is saying that he was born powerful and still has that power.

My enemy lives in his mother's basement
His enemy is a weak person who still lives with his mother.

That's why my videos don't got no Baphomet product placement
He is not associated with the devil and avoids imagery of the devil in his videos.

I'm a real one
He is genuine and authentic.

The honey is sweet, the apple's bitter
He is saying that life is tough and bitter even though it can appear sweet.

They'll try and convince you you stronger without your woman than when you with her
Some people may try to convince you that you don't need a woman to be strong.

And tell you they kiddin' while Twitter trashin' your litter
People are being sarcastic while they be little him on Twitter.

I know the devil's a liar, I know that players is quitters
He is saying that the devil tells us lies and that players, by definition, quit when the game is over.

I heard you hire your hitters
He has heard that some people hire other people to hurt others.

I know the higher the bidder, that mean the less on return
He is saying that people who pay more actually end up receiving less in return.

So I just hire a sitter
He is saying that he prefers to hire someone to take care of his work rather than do it himself.

I'm not no boss nigga, I'm a soldier
He is saying that he is not the boss but rather a soldier.

Kingdom builder, man somebody shoulda told ya
He is saying he is building his own empire and has been doing it for some time.

Fuck you
A strong expression of frustration or anger towards an unspecified entity or person.

Oh oh
A meaningless expression added for rhythmic purposes.

you, you, you
Repetition of the expression of anger and frustration.