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.
All The Way
Chance The Rapper Lyrics
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You'll shoot your eye out kid
Merry Christmas"
Wait, kringle bells all the way
Ay, on your heels, girl, make that shake
Got 'bout three hoes on my sleigh
Ain't tryna tee up Christmas day
Got them bells all on her shake
Got 'bout three hoes on the way
Got 'bout three hoes in my sleigh
Legs up, the Hello Kitties
Hell yeah, I wanna prove
Ah yeah, it's cuffing season
Hell yeah, but you got a man
Yeah yeah, tell him get
Spread up, I'm in the spirit
Yeah yeah, shit, whose it is?
Say it now
I don't play (Legs up)
See my face (Hell yeah)
Have a seat (Oh, yeah)
Make a plate (Hell yeah)
She can't wait (Yeah, yeah)
Still awake (Spread up)
To open yeah (Yeah, yeah)
It's Christmas Day (Say it now)
(Kringle bells all the way) all the way!
(On your heels, girl, make that shake) I make it shake!
(Got 'bout three hoes on my sleigh) Up on my sleigh!
(Ain't tryna tee up Christmas day) On Christmas day!
(Won't you, won't you kringle bells all the way) All the way!
(Got them bells all on her shake) On Christmas day!
(Got 'bout three hoes on the way) I brought them away
(Got 'bout three hoes in my sleigh) IGH!
I keep you close, hollowin' in snow
Call your Santa Claus
That's what Christmas for
Hey, I got three hoes on the way (On the way)
Got 'bout three hoes on my sleigh (I make it sleigh)
Ain't tryna tee up Christmas day (On Christmas Day)
Ain't tryna tee up Christmas day (On Christmas Day)
Tell them jingle bells all the way (Up all the way)
Bells are hangin', damn they shake (And make it shake)
I got three hoes on the way (Up on the way)
Ain't tryna tee up Christmas day (On Christmas Day)
Just tell me which floor, should I get off?
And I'll be right there to set it off
I'll be right there to deck the halls
Either your love or none at all
And your presence is a present for me
For Christmas or just because
It's either your love or none at all
Either your love or none at all
Christmas!
Oh, I love Christmas
Being obligated to buy shit for people at a certain time in the year
I buy Christmas gifts, but just, just 'cause you're supposed to
Jesus
Autotune that for me
Jesus
Consumerism
Jesus' birthday
I swear to God, if you leave my raw vocals like that
We not friends anymore
Autotune my shit and put them, put them Travis Scott effects on my shit
The lyrics to Chance The Rapper and Jeremih's song "All the Way" are a playful and explicit reimagining of Christmas traditions. In the beginning, there is a reference to the famous line from the movie "A Christmas Story" where a child desperately wants a specific toy gun for Christmas. This is followed by a warning that he might shoot his eye out. The line "Merry Christmas" sarcastically contrasts with the child's disappointment.
The song then transitions into a more explicit and seductive tone, using Christmas-related phrases as euphemisms for sexual encounters. The lyrics mention having multiple partners ("three hoes on my sleigh") and indulging in pleasure ("legs up, Hello Kitties"). The chorus plays on the phrase "jingle bells" with "kringle bells," using it to encourage a sexually enticing dance.
Throughout the song, there is a juxtaposition of Christmas imagery with explicit and adult themes, highlighting the commercialization and consumerism associated with the holiday season. The lyrics express a humorous and irreverent approach to Christmas traditions while also reflecting on the pressure to conform to societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait, kringle bells all the way
We're eagerly anticipating the arrival of Christmas, with all its festive cheer
Ay, on your heels, girl, make that shake
Hey, girl, let's dance and have a good time
Got 'bout three hoes on my sleigh
I have a few romantic interests accompanying me
Ain't tryna tee up Christmas day
I'm not trying to complicate things on this special day
Won't you, won't you kringle bells all the way
Let's fully embrace the Christmas spirit
Got them bells all on her shake
She's all dressed up and ready to party
Got 'bout three hoes on the way
I'm bringing a few special people along
Got 'bout three hoes in my sleigh
My sleigh is filled with my romantic interests
Legs up, the Hello Kitties
We're getting intimate and comfortable
Hell yeah, I wanna prove
Indeed, I want to show my affection
Ah yeah, it's cuffing season
Yes, it's the time when people seek companionship
Hell yeah, but you got a man
Yes, I'm interested, but I understand you're already in a relationship
Yeah yeah, tell him get
Yeah, tell him to step aside
Spread up, I'm in the spirit
I'm feeling the holiday joy
Yeah yeah, shit, whose it is?
Yeah, whose love are you gonna choose?
Say it now
Confess your feelings
I don't play (Legs up)
I'm serious about this connection (getting intimate)
See my face (Hell yeah)
Look at me, I genuinely want this
Have a seat (Oh, yeah)
Take your place, let's be together
Make a plate (Hell yeah)
Enjoy some delicious food together
She can't wait (Yeah, yeah)
She's excited and eager for this
Still awake (Spread up)
We're fully engaged and not asleep
To open yeah (Yeah, yeah)
We're ready to embrace each other
It's Christmas Day (Say it now)
Today is the perfect day to confess our love
(Kringle bells all the way) all the way!
We're celebrating Christmas with joy and enthusiasm
(On your heels, girl, make that shake) I make it shake!
I make the party lively and exciting, girl
(Got 'bout three hoes on my sleigh) Up on my sleigh!
I have my romantic interests accompanying me, up in my sleigh
(Ain't tryna tee up Christmas day) On Christmas day!
I don't want to complicate things on this special day
(Won't you, won't you kringle bells all the way) All the way!
Let's fully embrace the Christmas spirit
(Got them bells all on her shake) On Christmas day!
She's dressed up and ready to party on this Christmas day
(Got 'bout three hoes on the way) I brought them away
I'm bringing a few special people along
(Got 'bout three hoes in my sleigh) IGH!
My sleigh is filled with my romantic interests, and I'm excited
I keep you close, hollowin' in snow
I treasure our connection, even in cold and difficult times
Call your Santa Claus
Reach out to me, I'll be your protector and provider of happiness
That's what Christmas for
That's the essence of what Christmas represents
Hey, I got three hoes on the way (On the way)
Hey, I have three romantic interests coming over
Got 'bout three hoes on my sleigh (I make it sleigh)
I have my romantic interests with me, and I'm making things exciting
Ain't tryna tee up Christmas day (On Christmas Day)
I don't want to complicate things on this special day
Tell them jingle bells all the way (Up all the way)
Let them know we're fully embracing the Christmas spirit
Bells are hangin', damn they shake (And make it shake)
The bells are hanging and shaking, making the atmosphere lively
I got three hoes on the way (Up on the way)
I have three romantic interests coming over
Ain't tryna tee up Christmas day (On Christmas Day)
I don't want to complicate things on this special day
Just tell me which floor, should I get off?
Let me know where to go, where to stop
And I'll be right there to set it off
I'll be there to start the excitement
I'll be right there to deck the halls
I'll be there to bring joy and celebration
Either your love or none at all
It's either your love or nothing for me
And your presence is a present for me
Your mere presence brings me joy and happiness
For Christmas or just because
Whether it's Christmas or any other day
It's either your love or none at all
I only want your love, nothing else
Either your love or none at all
It's either your love or nothing for me
Christmas!
Celebrating Christmas with excitement
Oh, I love Christmas
Expressing love for the holiday season
Being obligated to buy shit for people at a certain time in the year
Feeling the societal pressure to purchase gifts for others during this specific time of the year
I buy Christmas gifts, but just, just 'cause you're supposed to
I buy Christmas gifts just because it's expected of me
Jesus
An expression of surprise or exclamation
Autotune that for me
Enhance my vocals with autotune
Jesus
An expression of surprise or exclamation
Consumerism
The focus on material possessions and shopping
Jesus' birthday
Referencing the religious significance of Christmas as the celebration of Jesus' birth
I swear to God, if you leave my raw vocals like that
I promise, if you don't edit my unedited vocals
We not friends anymore
Our friendship will be affected
Autotune my shit and put them, put them Travis Scott effects on my shit
Enhance my vocals with autotune and the same effects used by Travis Scott
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy Felton, Chancelor Bennett, Hannibal Burress
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