65th & Ingleside
Chance The Rapper Lyrics

Made a way, out of no way
I managed to overcome obstacles in my life and achieve success through determination and hard work.

Swear I know everything's gonna be okay
I am confident that everything will turn out fine.

So you know
I want to reassure you that I am certain things will be okay.

Gonna be okay
I firmly believe that everything is going to be alright.

I can spare a rib to get my baby back
I am so devoted to my lover that I would do anything to be with her again.

I just wanna fall 'sleep with my baby, yeah
All I want is to be close to my lover and feel her presence as I sleep.

So I don't wake up, wonder' where my baby at
I fear the thought of waking up alone and not knowing where my lover is.

I wonder if we'd make it back
I have doubts about whether our relationship would survive certain challenges.

I wonder, can I pay her back?
I question whether I can ever repay my lover for all the love and support she has given me.

Please
I am pleading for understanding and forgiveness.

65th and Ingleside
This is a reference to a location that holds significant memories of the past.

Way before jamie got his jingles right
This refers to a time before Jamie Foxx became successful.

I was sleeping with you every single night
I used to sleep with my lover every night at 65th and Ingleside.

But I was still tryna act single right
Despite being with my lover, I was still trying to maintain a single lifestyle.

I was stacking chips like bingo night
I was accumulating wealth and saving money during this time.

I didn't have to pay for a single light
I did not have to worry about paying for electricity because it was included with the place I was living at.

So I'ma make sure everything go right
I will do whatever it takes to ensure that our current situation turns out well.

Your sister owned the house we lived in
The place where we used to live was owned by your sister.

On the east side that you rented
The property was located on the east side of town, and you were the one who rented it.

Little two flat, inexpensive
The place we lived in was a small, affordable apartment.

I didn't have a glove to pitch in
I did not have any contributions to make towards the rent or other expenses.

I didn't have a pot to piss in
I was so financially strapped that I did not have any basic necessities.

Not to mention in Dro city
This refers to the area where I used to live, which was notorious for drug activity.

Not a lot of jobs with pensions
There were not many job opportunities in our area that could provide retirement benefits.

All my raps was 'bout suspension
My songs at the time focused on the theme of being suspended, or kicked out, of school.

Then one day Donald took me on tour
Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) invited me to join him on tour.

Young broke Chano ain't broke no more
I used to be a young and broke artist, but now I am financially stable.

Thought you wouldn't want me come and knock on your doorstep
I was afraid that you would not welcome me if I came to see you after my success.

But I still haven't given you what's yours yet
I still owe you something that I have not yet given you.

Moved downtown for a single life
I relocated to downtown Chicago to enjoy the bachelor lifestyle.

None of my stars ever twinkled bright
Even though I was successful, I was still not fulfilled and happy.

'Til God decide to come bring you by
I did not find true happiness until you came back into my life.

Where's the return on investment?
I am questioning whether the money I have spent on certain things has been worth it.

My first A&R
This refers to my first artist and repertoire representative at a record label.

That shit was played unless you were here playing the card
The music industry can be difficult to succeed in, and having the right connections is crucial.

We hit the Shell station, I tell you, "stay in the car"
I am trying to protect my lover from potential danger by asking her to stay in the car while I run an errand.

Back in the spot, don't put it in park
Once we are back at our destination, I instruct my lover to keep the car running in case we need to quickly escape.

Leave that bitch runnin' in case I come runnin'
I want to make sure that the car will be ready for my quick escape if necessary.

And skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, grab the gold SCAR
I am carrying a weapon with me for protection in case of danger.

There it get late 'fore it's dark
The night seems to be never-ending and dark.

Kensli couldn't play in the park
My daughter could not play in a safe environment due to violence and danger in our neighborhood.

Now she could play in the stars
My daughter can play in a safe and comfortable environment in our new home.

High rise, eye to eye with firework
We now live in a tall building where we can see fireworks at eye level.

So high your ears fire, they might've burst
The fireworks are so loud and close that they could potentially damage our hearing.

Every time they buy a verse, I buy a purse
I have become so financially successful that I can buy luxury items on a whim.

But you can't buy back time, that's just not how it works
No amount of money can bring back lost time and experiences.

Three jobs, you afforded the crib
You worked three jobs to pay for our home.

Fuck child support, you supported the kid
You did not receive financial support to take care of our child, but you still managed to provide for her.

A full rack a month, nothing short of my rib
You paid a substantial amount of money each month to support our child.

So you first up, go and order a dib
You deserve the first choice or decision because of all your hard work and sacrifice.

My big homie told me, "Nigga, growth and development
A mentor of mine advised me to focus on personal growth and progress.

Go and settle down, don't settle for settlement
I should strive to find lasting happiness and not just a temporary settlement.

She got you closer to God than you two ever been
My relationship with you has brought me closer to my spiritual beliefs than ever before.

She moved over from Evanston, you moved over from Eggleston
You moved from one area while I moved from another in order to be together.

First lady you knew you came there
You knew that you were the most important person in my life and came to be with me.

Got shit sunny now you can't share
I am now successful and happy, but you are not here to share it with me.

New dad step in you can't stare
I have become a new dad, but you are not here to witness it.

You know the power in a woman that could lead you in prayer
You had spiritual strength and guidance that helped me in my life.

Feel like you can remember every single lie
I feel like you know every mistake I have made in the past.

Truth is, I just really need your finger size
I want to propose and marry you, and I need to know your ring size.