Chance achieved some success with his first mixtape 10Day, which details his 10 day long suspension from his high school. On April 30, 2013, Chance's second mixtape, Acid Rap dropped. It received diamond status from Datpiff. The Social Experiment, Chance's band with Donnie Trumpet, Peter Cottontail, and members of the O'My's, released their free album, Surf, on May 28, 2015.
4 Quarters In The Black
Chance The Rapper Lyrics
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We just had four consecutive quarters in the black
You kiddin' me?
Hey, wait a minute, where you goin'?
Come he– no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Come here, co–
Before you do, before you do all that, come here
Let me talk to him for a minute
As a matter of fact
Excuse me, excuse me, uh, uh
Garçon, yeah, boy I'm talkin' to you
Come here, give me one of them things
You old enough to drink, ain't ya?
Now, you know I got to do this
I'd like to make a toast to this young man
Come on, give it up, ladies and gentlemen
Give it up, come on
Look at him, this is the future
This is a guy who literally never ceases to surprise me
The decisions he makes
Are not necessarily the decisions I would have made
Or, or anybody with some sense
But what I can say is: the boy is fearless
He's ambitious and he's a honest man
Look, he's grown, really
Got his lady with him, makin' himself a lil' money, look like
We see the success, but what's next?
I mean, we're proud
But you can't just pack it all up and start all over
It works here 'cause you got us
The support here is what made ya
This boy's a prime example, hm
Of countin' your eggs before they hatch
Got a lil' lucky, now he up and ready to take over the whole globe
Look at him, the kid's got big, big plans
And I hope they all work out, I really do
But do you ever really think about how it's s'posed to all work out?
Do you have health insurance? A retirement plan?
And you need to start savin' money, right? Huh?"
"Uh, and he gon' need a car"
"And you need to pay me that money you owe me"
"And you need a wife"
"And you need Jesus"
"Oh, and you need to be a vegan
Don't forget about that veganism, that's that 2019, it's almost 2020"
"You need to stop doin' that Percy pill"
"And he gon' need a car
Son"
The lyrics to Chance the Rapper's song "4 Quarters In The Black" depict a conversation between Chance and the people around him who are expressing their opinions and concerns about his success and future plans. In the beginning, Chance proudly mentions that he and his team have achieved four consecutive profitable quarters. However, someone interrupts him, possibly a fan or a friend, trying to leave or move on. Chance stops them, wanting to have a moment to express his thoughts.
He then addresses the crowd, proclaiming his pride and support for the person he is talking to, possibly a younger artist or a fellow musician. He acknowledges that this person's decisions might not align with his own or others who may consider themselves sensible, but he admires their fearlessness, ambition, and honesty. Chance reflects on how much this person has grown, mentioning their partner and the fact that they are making money. He acknowledges that their success is visible, but questions what comes next.
The subsequent dialogue and comments from the people around Chance represent a mix of practical advice and personal opinions. Some of the remarks touch on financial responsibility, such as having health insurance, a retirement plan, and saving money. Others bring up more personal aspects, like finding a spouse and connecting with spirituality. The mention of veganism and quitting certain pills adds a humorous touch to the conversation.
Ultimately, the lyrics highlight the mix of admiration, concern, and well-intentioned advice that often comes with success and the spotlight. Chance the Rapper uses this song to reflect on his own experiences and to encourage others to think about the future beyond immediate success.
Line by Line Meaning
You damn right, we doin' good
We are definitely doing well.
We just had four consecutive quarters in the black
We have achieved financial success for the past four quarters.
You kiddin' me?
Are you joking?
Hey, wait a minute, where you goin'?
Hold on, where are you going?
Come he– no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Come here, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Come here, co–
Come here, hey
Before you do, before you do all that, come here
Before you proceed with your plans, come here
Let me talk to him for a minute
Allow me to have a conversation with him
Y'all know I'm proud of him, right?
You all know that I am proud of him, correct?
As a matter of fact
Actually
Excuse me, excuse me, uh, uh
Pardon me, pardon me
Garçon, yeah, boy I'm talkin' to you
Waiter, yes, boy, I am talking to you
Come here, give me one of them things
Come here and give me one of those items
You old enough to drink, ain't ya?
You are old enough to consume alcoholic beverages, aren't you?
Now, you know I got to do this
You know that I have to do this
I'd like to make a toast to this young man
I would like to raise a glass in honor of this young man
Come on, give it up, ladies and gentlemen
Come on, show your appreciation, ladies and gentlemen
Give it up, come on
Applaud, come on
Look at him, this is the future
Observe him, he represents the future
This is a guy who literally never ceases to surprise me
This person consistently surprises me
The decisions he makes
The choices he makes
Are not necessarily the decisions I would have made
They may not align with the decisions I would have made
Or, or anybody with some sense
Or anyone who possesses common sense
But what I can say is: the boy is fearless
However, I can confidently say that he is courageous
He's ambitious and he's a honest man
He has strong aspirations and he is an honest individual
Look, he's grown, really
Look, he has matured significantly
Got his lady with him, makin' himself a lil' money, look like
He is accompanied by his partner, earning a small amount of money, it seems
We see the success, but what's next?
We acknowledge the achievements, but what comes after?
I mean, we're proud
I mean, we feel proud
But you can't just pack it all up and start all over
However, you cannot simply abandon everything and begin anew
It works here 'cause you got us
Your endeavors have been successful here because you have our support
The support here is what made ya
The support from this environment is what contributed to your success
This boy's a prime example, hm
This young man is a perfect illustration
Of countin' your eggs before they hatch
Of prematurely expecting positive outcomes
Got a lil' lucky, now he up and ready to take over the whole globe
He experienced some luck, and now he is eager to conquer the entire world
Look at him, the kid's got big, big plans
Observe him, this young person has grand ambitions
And I hope they all work out, I really do
And I genuinely hope that all his plans become successful
But do you ever really think about how it's s'posed to all work out?
However, have you ever seriously considered how everything is supposed to unfold?
Do you have health insurance? A retirement plan?
Do you possess health insurance? Do you have a plan for your retirement?
And you need to start savin' money, right? Huh?
You also need to begin saving money, correct? Don't you agree?
Uh, and he gon' need a car
Uh, and he is going to require a car
And you need to pay me that money you owe me
Moreover, you need to repay the money you owe me
And you need a wife
Additionally, you need a spouse
And you need Jesus
Furthermore, you need a relationship with Jesus
Oh, and you need to be a vegan
Oh, and you should adopt a vegan lifestyle
Don't forget about that veganism, that's that 2019, it's almost 2020
Do not neglect the importance of veganism, it is a popular trend in 2019 as we approach the year 2020
You need to stop doin' that Percy pill
You should cease taking that Percy pill
And he gon' need a car
Moreover, he is going to require a car
Son
My son
Lyrics © I WROTE THIS MYSELF
Written by: Chancelor J. Bennett, Colleen Mares
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