Sam Paulino (vocalist)
HANKNATIVE (vocalist)
Somba (producer)
Aidan Ostby (vocalist)
Swank (vocalist)
Juju (producer, vocalist)
Jared Fier (DJ, producer)
welcome to chili's
99 NEIGHBORS Lyrics
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Back against the wall, now I dunno where to go
Pick it up, I've been livin' slow
Felt like different individuals
In my mind they gone (Ayy, ayy)
I been prayin' on my kneecaps got no feedback (Damn)
Where my mother fucking weed at?
I gotta go, where
I could use another wood, I
Feel so misunderstood (Damn)
Tryna read me like a map
Riddle me that
Gimme some Ritalin sleep for the wack
Work in the night I write better in black
I'm quick to react (Fuck, damn)
Stuck in the dark with my demons (Ayy)
Can't look at mirrors for reasons I couldn't explain 'cause you wouldn't believe it (Ayy)
Wish I could go back and fucking delete it
I can't, I know
I ran, from home
Flick on the switch and I light up some smoke
Think about life in a lesson I wish I knew more so I wouldn't be left all alone
I wish I could pause, want it to stop
Workin' on music to help me not drop
Paintin' a picture of brand new intentions
I came out the gutter got time on the clock
And I gotta escape, back on my toes
Dripping in sauce, you can see on my clothes
If I R.I.P. now, I be fresher then most
Sorry to God I ain't really want smoke
Bust down Thotiana
She gon' get it if she want it
Roll it, flip it, bag it up (Yeah)
Let's fuck around in the Acura
I'mma get right to the business
'Cause I'm only here for the nighttime
Eat the pussy like it's ice cream (Eat it up, eat it up)
I'mma hit it at the right time
I'mma throw it all away
Runnin' it down, down, down (yeah)
I'mma cut straight to the chase
Quit fuckin' around, round, round (uh)
I'mma pray for my enemies
I am exactly what they all pretend to be
You niggas tired like Michelin and you from Michigan
Typin' away to get all of your disses in (woah)
Straight from the gutter, I'm killin' it (woah)
Promised my momma I'd get her a Cadillac when we backpackin' all over the globe
I don't need more
I got the Arthur fist for niggas who gon' bring me problems
If you want it come and get it 'cause I'm off the vodka
And my shorty stupid thick, spicy like Sriracha
And she 'bout commas, commas, commas, anything but drama
They gave me chains and I showed them how to break those
Cold heart with the love, can't fake hoe
Never overestimate your self-worth, get tossed to the curb for a mothafuckin' bank load
They ain't like me
Oh bitch I noticed and I've been so low with it
Honestly I thought I mastered the cloaking device and the Rover is custom
So you should come over tonight and bend over
I'm faded, bitch I feel amazing
I might be in L.A. by the next month, I can't say shit
Tell 'em that we
Play hella cool but it's serious
Honestly probably 'bout to become an anomaly
I can see all of this shit from too far, it's binoculars
I wish that everything else was this
Obvious
But it ain't, dawg run quick, fuck Trump, true shit
When they ask who's this, pull the motherfuckin' YouTube for the who's who
Crowd bitch get hip
The lyrics of 99 NEIGHBORS's "Welcome to Chili's" delve into the rapper's psyche, detailing his inner turmoil, fears, and aspirations. He begins by alluding to the sense of desperation and confusion that he feels, stating that he feels trapped with his "back against the wall" and that he has been "living slow." There's a sense of detachment he feels from others around him, referring to them as "different individuals." He then laments his inability to stay focused and be productive, seeking refuge in smoking weed but reveals that he feels "misunderstood" by others. The rapper admits that he's been struggling with his mental state, praying on his "kneecaps," but there's no real feedback or help forthcoming. He feels alienated from the world around him and can't even face himself in mirrors, unable to explain why, telling us that he wishes he could erase his past, but he runs from it.
As the song progresses, the rapper beings to find a way out of his misery through music. He reflects on his broken state and dreams of being able to pause time, longing for a way to escape his woes. Despite this, his efforts to produce new music seem to be working, describing that he has found a new sense of purpose, saying, "paintin' a picture of brand new intentions" and he knows that he has time "on the clock" in his favor to make something meaningful for himself. It seems that his music careers are what's keeping him afloat and giving him a sense of purpose.
The last verse puts the rapper's newfound success into perspective. While others were giving him chains, he was coming up with ideas on how to get rid of them, breaking them in the process. Here, he details his newfound confidence, not taking himself too seriously, and the sense that he can achieve anything, despite where he starts from. He also dismisses those who underestimated his worth and separates himself from toxic situations. He ends the song with the declaration that the rapper has made it in the game, playing it cool.
Overall, the song "Welcome to Chili's" is a raw and reflective track, revealing the rapper's innermost thoughts and emotions, that's something not typically found in rap music.
Line by Line Meaning
Back against the wall, now I dunno where to go
Feeling trapped and lost with nowhere to turn
Pick it up, I've been livin' slow
Trying to regain momentum after feeling stagnant
Felt like different individuals
Experiencing a split personality or internal conflict
In my mind they gone
Losing a grip on one's thoughts and emotions
I been prayin' on my kneecaps got no feedback (Damn)
Praying for guidance or a sign but feeling unheard and frustrated
Where my mother fucking weed at?
Looking for a source of comfort or escape through substance use
I gotta go, where
Feeling aimless and uncertain about the future
I been feeling like I'm good, psych
Realizing that things are not as good as they may seem
I could use another wood, I
Craving another joint or escape through substance use
Feel so misunderstood (Damn)
Feeling like others do not understand or relate
Tryna read me like a map
Feeling exposed or vulnerable to others' interpretation
Riddle me that
Challenging others to understand or solve a problem
Gimme some Ritalin sleep for the wack
Seeking a medication or substance to help cope with one's issues
Work in the night I write better in black
Being most creative or productive at night and in isolation
I'm quick to react (Fuck, damn)
Having a short temper or tendency to overreact
Stuck in the dark with my demons (Ayy)
Struggling with internal demons or darkness
Can't look at mirrors for reasons I couldn't explain 'cause you wouldn't believe it (Ayy)
Avoiding self-reflection due to personal issues that others would not understand
Wish I could go back and fucking delete it
Regretting past actions or decisions
I can't, I know
Accepting that one cannot change the past
I ran, from home
Fleeing from problems or responsibilities at home
Flick on the switch and I light up some smoke
Finding temporary relief or escape through smoking
Think about life in a lesson I wish I knew more so I wouldn't be left all alone
Reflecting on past mistakes and wishing for more knowledge to avoid being alone
I wish I could pause, want it to stop
Desiring a break or pause from life's difficulties
Workin' on music to help me not drop
Using music as a coping mechanism
Paintin' a picture of brand new intentions
Visualizing a new path or future
I came out the gutter got time on the clock
Having overcome difficult circumstances and feeling a sense of urgency to succeed
And I gotta escape, back on my toes
Needing to escape or find a way out of current problems or challenges
Dripping in sauce, you can see on my clothes
Feeling confident or successful in one's appearance or style
If I R.I.P. now, I be fresher then most
Preferring to die young or on top than to fade away
Sorry to God I ain't really want smoke
Apologizing to God for not wanting conflict
Bust down Thotiana
Referring to a popular dance or party song
She gon' get it if she want it
Expressing a willingness to engage in sexual activity with consent
Roll it, flip it, bag it up (Yeah)
Describing the process of preparing drugs for sale or use
Let's fuck around in the Acura
Proposing a sexual encounter in a specific car
I'mma get right to the business
Expressing a desire for efficiency or directness
'Cause I'm only here for the nighttime
Preferring to engage in certain activities at night
Eat the pussy like it's ice cream (Eat it up, eat it up)
Using a vulgar comparison to describe oral sex
I'mma hit it at the right time
Choosing the appropriate time or moment for sexual activity
I'mma throw it all away
Risking everything for a specific desire or urge
Runnin' it down, down, down (yeah)
Describing an ongoing process or situation
I'mma cut straight to the chase
Preferring to be direct or blunt
Quit fuckin' around, round, round (uh)
Stop wasting time or being indecisive
I'mma pray for my enemies
Expressing a desire for forgiveness and understanding
I am exactly what they all pretend to be
Believing that others are dishonest or pretending to be someone they are not
You niggas tired like Michelin and you from Michigan
Making a wordplay-based insult about others from Michigan
Typin' away to get all of your disses in (woah)
Calling out others for being overly critical or negative
Straight from the gutter, I'm killin' it (woah)
Thriving despite difficult circumstances
Promised my momma I'd get her a Cadillac when we backpackin' all over the globe
Feeling a sense of responsibility or gratitude towards one's mother
I don't need more
Expressing contentment with one's current situation
I got the Arthur fist for niggas who gon' bring me problems
Being prepared to confront or defend oneself against potential conflict
If you want it come and get it 'cause I'm off the vodka
Inviting others to escalate or engage in conflict
And my shorty stupid thick, spicy like Sriracha
Describing one's partner in a vulgar but complimentary way
And she 'bout commas, commas, commas, anything but drama
Describing one's partner as being focused on success and avoiding conflict
They gave me chains and I showed them how to break those
Overcoming oppression or limitations placed on oneself
Cold heart with the love, can't fake hoe
Being guarded or distant in relationships but honest about one's feelings
Never overestimate your self-worth, get tossed to the curb for a mothafuckin' bank load
Being aware of one's limitations and not letting greed or arrogance lead to downfall
They ain't like me
Feeling disliked or misunderstood by others
Oh bitch I noticed and I've been so low with it
Acknowledging negative feelings but not letting them defeat oneself
Honestly I thought I mastered the cloaking device and the Rover is custom
Feeling confident or successful in one's personal style or image
So you should come over tonight and bend over
Proposing a sexual encounter in a vulgar but direct manner
I'm faded, bitch I feel amazing
Feeling intoxicated or high but also euphoric
I might be in L.A. by the next month, I can't say shit
Feeling uncertain or secretive about future plans
Tell 'em that we
Expressing solidarity or unity with others
Play hella cool but it's serious
Appearing relaxed or detached but actually being invested or serious
Honestly probably 'bout to become an anomaly
Being unique or different from others, potentially leading to success or rejection
I can see all of this shit from too far, it's binoculars
Having perspective or insight that others may lack
I wish that everything else was this
Desiring simplicity or clarity in one's life
Obvious
Easy to understand or decipher
But it ain't, dawg run quick, fuck Trump, true shit
Acknowledging the complexity or difficulty of a situation and expressing disdain for a controversial figure
When they ask who's this, pull the motherfuckin' YouTube for the who's who
Referencing the power or influence of social media or online identity
Crowd bitch get hip
Encouraging others to become informed or aware about a certain topic
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@MrWatchAndwatch
Your producer deserves a raise for these beats, so fire.
@kristopherm.wallin8182
Frfr
@jessekendall8714
Who is the producer?
@kaikastin
I need those too😝
@n1m_bus
99 is a collective, they have like 3 producers it’s fire
@RyanQuinlan420
@@n1mbus1337 ......
@jacob-mz3zy
first dude is the braziest verse i’ve heard in so long
@PuppyGirlEve
his name is swank btw
@certifiedpet
"Brazier: a metal receptacle for holding live coals or other fuel, as for heating a room. "
Yeah shit was fire bro
@threetree419
He always kills it. Listen to his verse in riptide. This dude in the 3rd verse is crazy too though