NANA
Chance Lyrics


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Introducin' Chance the Ruthless
Trip 'shrooms and lucy
Dreams is lucid
Loosely based on music
Swallow my mucus
Hope your pussy get herpes and yo' ass get lupus
Deuces Douches, deuce deuce I'll shoot ya (BANG)
Shoes might boot cha and a suit might suit cha
They be on bullshit but they really don't do shit
They use of illusion could confuse Confucius
Nasty, ashy, cigarette ashing, 'til my voice get raspy
Last week suspended
Last night kissed Va$htie
Parleyed with Ashley
Always in the hallway, so I never been classy
(Ha ha ha) Shut up

Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na
(Igh, igh, igh, igh!)

Acid acid, get it? Acid
Melts through plastic, I spit fired
Pad my palette, talkin' paper
If this was work, I'd get higher
Pardon my mishaps, burp and get murdered
Fart and get bitch-slapped, like bourbon mixed with jack
Lickety-split, Look it! He slipped on a shell
From peelin' banana splits back
Give me my Kit-Kat
Don't break me off shit, batch, fack is you mean bitch?
Zan with that lean bitch, zan with that lean bitch
Zen with that chakra
I eat it like Idi Amin, Ya Kna Wha Mean
Hit me back when that mean shit

Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na
(Igh, igh, igh, igh!)

Introducin', It's Bronsonlino
With my hair slicked back, I look like Rick Pitino
3 Japanese dykes in my El Camino
Lettin' trees blow, oh
I rep the East Coast, I got a team of hoes like Pat Summit
I look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in a black hummer (get to the chopper)
I splash summer like a fast brother
With a number on his back, ain't no fumblin', in fact, I'm
Back, acid in my hat
Shoot then pass the gat, it's at the bottom of the river in a plastic bag
My new shorty got a gymnastic back
87 emerald green on a classic jag
She had the cleft palate, I ordered chef's salad
She had the club foot, with that little arm
I couldn't help but laugh, she ordered Chicken Parm
I had the full Bulls warm-up with the Pippens on

Suck my motherfucking dick, it's the young Randy Velarde




Queens, baby
Blow me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chance The Rapper's song NaNa are full of colorful imagery and clever wordplay. The beginning of the first verse introduces the rapper as "Chance the Ruthless" and mentions the use of drugs (shrooms and lucy) which contribute to lucid dreams. The following lines mention music and how it loosely influences the rapper. The crude lyric about swallowing mucus is followed by a wish for herpes and lupus, which is likely aimed at someone who has done the rapper wrong. The deuces referenced in the next line are slang for "goodbye," but the word is also used as slang for a gun, and Chance follows up with a gunshot sound effect. He then acknowledges that people may try to cause trouble or confusion, but it ultimately doesn't matter much. The final lines of the verse allude to Chance's lower class upbringing and lack of sophistication.


The second verse belongs to Action Bronson, who raps about drug use and taking acid, which he describes as being so powerful it can melt through plastic. He also mentions money and refers to a hypothetical job where he'd get high if it were possible. The lines about burping and farting are vulgar but humorous. The next lines continue the food and drug theme, mentioning Kit Kat bars, lean, and chakra. The final line in this verse references Idi Amin, the notorious dictator of Uganda, and is likely meant to emphasize Bronson's reckless and violent tendencies.


The final verse is mostly nonsense, with Bronson referencing his appearance and cars while talking about his sexual conquests. He mentions basketball coach Pat Summit and makes a reference to Arnold Schwarzenegger in a movie he starred in. The crude humor continues with lines about farting, shooting guns, and a woman with physical abnormalities. The final line is a vulgar retort that ends the song abruptly.


Line by Line Meaning

Introducin' Chance the Ruthless
Introducing an unapologetic and savage person named Chance


Trip 'shrooms and lucy
Using psychedelic drugs like mushrooms and LSD to explore consciousness


Dreams is lucid
Having dreams that are vivid and clear


Loosely based on music
Drawing inspiration from music rather than conforming to a specific genre


Swallow my mucus
Ignoring social norms and being unapologetically disgusting


Hope your pussy get herpes and yo' ass get lupus
Wishing disease and misfortune upon someone as an expression of anger and aggression


Deuces Douches, deuce deuce I'll shoot ya (BANG)
Saying 'goodbye' to undesirables while threatening violence against them


Shoes might boot cha and a suit might suit cha
Opting for different outfits that suit one's mood and persona


They be on bullshit but they really don't do shit
People who talk a lot but lack the action to back it up


They use of illusion could confuse Confucius
Using deception and trickery to confuse even the wisest of people


Nasty, ashy, cigarette ashing, 'til my voice get raspy
Living a rough lifestyle that negatively affects one's health


Last week suspended
Being punished or suspended from an activity or institution


Last night kissed Va$htie
Engaging in romantic or sexual behavior with someone named Va$htie


Parleyed with Ashley
Having conversations with a person named Ashley


Always in the hallway, so I never been classy
Spending a lot of time in unrefined areas, and therefore not being classy


Acid acid, get it? Acid
Jokingly referencing both the drug 'acid' and the acidity of his rhymes


Melts through plastic, I spit fired
His rhymes are so intense and acidic, they could melt through plastic


Pad my palette, talkin' paper
Filling his portfolio with artistic expression and lucrative opportunities


If this was work, I'd get higher
Being so talented at his craft, creating art feels like a natural, effortless high


Pardon my mishaps, burp and get murdered
Apologizing for unintentional mistakes but refusing to tolerate disrespect


Fart and get bitch-slapped, like bourbon mixed with jack
Being aggressive towards those who show disrespect, likening the experience to a strong drink


Lickety-split, Look it! He slipped on a shell
Pointing out someone's clumsiness and misfortune


From peelin' banana splits back
Making fun of someone's inability to complete a simple task, comparing it to peeling a banana


Give me my Kit-Kat
Demanding something he feels he deserves


Don't break me off shit, batch, fack is you mean bitch?
Refusing to settle for less and demanding respect from others


Zan with that lean bitch, zan with that lean bitch
Referencing the drug codeine and encouraging someone to indulge in the high


Zen with that chakra
Being in a state of clarity and enlightenment


I eat it like Idi Amin, Ya Kna Wha Mean
Making a crude and offensive joke about eating a woman's genitals


Hit me back when that mean shit
Asking someone to respond once they're on the same level of aggression


It’s Bronsonlino
Introducing a persona named Bronsonlino


With my hair slicked back, I look like Rick Pitino
Comparing his hairstyle to that of a famous basketball coach


3 Japanese dykes in my El Camino
Boasting about the number of women he has had in his car


Lettin' trees blow, oh
Smoking marijuana and enjoying the feeling of relaxation


I rep the East Coast, I got a team of hoes like Pat Summit
Proudly representing the East Coast and claiming to have a large group of willing partners


I look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in a black hummer (get to the chopper)
Jokingly referencing a famous line from one of Schwarzenegger's movies


I splash summer like a fast brother
Enjoying the warm weather and living life to the fullest


With a number on his back, ain’t no fumblin', in fact, I’m
Showing off his skills and confidence, comparing himself to a skilled athlete


Back, acid in my hat
Having drugs in his possession and hiding them in his hat


Shoot then pass the gat, it's at the bottom of the river in a plastic bag
Admitting to having used a gun in the past and disposing of it in a brutal way


My new shorty got a gymnastic back
His new romantic partner has an attractive and flexible back


87 emerald green on a classic jag
Driving a classic car that is desirable and in good condition


She had the cleft palate, I ordered chef’s salad
Mocking someone with a medical condition and continuing with his meal order


She had the club foot, with that little arm
Making fun of another person's physical disability


I couldn’t help but laugh, she ordered Chicken Parm
Finding humor in someone else's food order, despite his own disrespectful actions


I had the full Bulls warm-up with the Pippens on
Wearing a popular basketball team's warm-up gear, showing his personal style and interest in sports


Suck my motherfucking dick, it's the young Randy Velarde
Using vulgar language to assert his authority and dominance over others


Queens, baby
Proudly representing his hometown


Blow me
Disrespecting and challenging others to behave in a violent way




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHANCELOR JOHNATHAN BENNETT

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Comments from YouTube:

@fiiber.faeriie9471

I love this song so much, the whole album is literally such a prize possession to me. Every time I hear this song all I can think about is how high Chance and Action must have been recording this 😂

@geezushasrisen

Bronson's verse on here is overlooked a lot. His wordplay and flow went perfect on this beat.

@unlessitsmarco

he's trash

@dankhomie4662

@47 waters nigga

@mattdurand

pussy

@charliewingate3x

They both flowed perfectly

@alejandrobendeck763

Awesome verse. Totally agree

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@nigelmoye10

This whole mixtape brings me back to a special time of my life... in high school, really delving deep into new artists like Chance, starting my psychedelic journey with shrooms and LSD. Great memories, and everytime I hear songs off Acid Rap it brings me right back. Life is crazy bro.

@tetrahydro7353

Nigel Moye same here bro

@TheDroneZone911

Where has your adventure brought you may I ask? I'm through the looking glass my friend.

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