Finish Line Drown
Chance The Rapper Lyrics

Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
The song begins with a musical intro that is repeated several times.

And we back, and we back, and we back, and we back
The song features the return of the artist and his collaborators to the music scene.

They ain't teaching taxes in school
The education system fails to teach students valuable lessons about taxes.

It don't even matter I was acting a fool
Although he behaved foolishly in the past, it doesn't matter anymore.

But who would think their raps would turn into racks?
The artist is surprised that his music has succeeded financially.

Don't matter, matter fact, it could happen to you
The artist believes that anyone can achieve success if they work hard enough.

Scars on my head I'm the boy who lived
The artist has metaphorical scars on his head, but he has survived and persevered.

The boy love playing when the boy too sick
The artist enjoys music even when he's feeling ill.

Reclining on a prayer, I'm declining to help
The artist is unmotivated and reluctant to accept assistance.

I've been lying to my body can't rely on myself, oh no
The artist has been neglecting his body and can't depend on himself anymore.

Last year got addicted to Xans
The artist had a drug addiction last year.

Suffocated my name and started to miss my chance
The artist's drug addiction caused him to neglect his career and opportunities.

La for four months end up leaving right back
The artist went to LA for four months, but ended up returning home.

I'm in love with my city bitch I sleep in my hat, uh
The artist is proud of his hometown and wears a hat featuring its name.

I felt hog tied ever since my dog died
The artist has been emotionally restrained since his dog passed away.

He lived to eighty-four, damn, that's a long ride
The artist's dog lived a long life before passing away.

I know he up there he just sit and he wait
The artist believes that his dog is in heaven and waiting for him.

I'll be racing up the stairs I'ma get to the gate singing
The artist looks forward to reuniting with his dog in heaven.

All my days I prayed and prayed and now I see the finish line
The artist has worked hard and is now close to achieving his goals.

Gonna finish mine, yeah
The artist plans to continue working towards his goals.

Hey, gimme the water, gimme the water
The artist is thirsty and needs water.

I need the kind from Space Jam
The artist wants a specific brand of water.

Get this money, get this budget, KOK to day camp
The artist is focused on earning money and investing wisely.

Me and my girl plan to stay to the end
The artist and his girlfriend are committed to each other for the long haul.

Hope there never come a day where we be better as friends
The artist and his girlfriend hope to never fall out of love and become just friends.

We in a marathon we could build a marriage on
The artist and his girlfriend are taking things slow and are building a strong foundation for their future.

Arguments as parents digging deeper than a baritone
The artist and his girlfriend intend to have children and know that disagreements are inevitable but will be resolved.

I've been getting blocked just trying to make songs with friends
The artist has been encountering obstacles while attempting to collaborate with other musicians.

Labels told me to my face that they own my friends
Record labels have informed the artist that they have control over who he collaborates with.

I got to pray I got to pray, like Hammer after '2 Legit'
The artist needs to pray for guidance and help, similar to how MC Hammer did in the song '2 Legit' in the 90s.

I got the power I could poke Lucifer with crucifix
The artist believes that he has the strength to defeat evil.

I cannot scrape on stupid shit
The artist cannot afford to waste time on meaningless activities.

I 'Stand Up' like I'm Ludacris
The artist compares himself to rapper Ludacris, who had a hit song called 'Stand Up' in 2003.

I know some folks that talk so much you'd think they drive a Uber whip
The artist knows people who talk excessively and unnecessarily use ride-sharing services like Uber.

Damn, queen said, 'Why we in a queen bed'
The artist's girlfriend wonders why they are sleeping in a large bed.

I said it's yours don't worry little bean head
The artist reassures his girlfriend that the bed is hers and to not stress about it.

I'm just here to catch my breath I got a world tattoo
The artist needs to take a break and relax, and he has a tattoo representing his global perspective.

She said, 'Cool just bring me some food'
The artist's girlfriend is hungry and wants him to bring her some food.

The water may be deeper than it's ever been
The obstacles the artist is facing are greater than before.

Lord rain down on me so I can move on water
The artist wants divine intervention to help him overcome his challenges.

Like children at the altar, like God inside my house
The artist describes the feeling of being close to God and spiritually fulfilled.

I love you, I love you, you looking holy like Mama
The artist expresses love and admiration for someone who looks like a holy figure, such as his mother.

You made a church out of feathers
The person the artist is describing created something beautiful and meaningful from seemingly insignificant materials.

So when she fly to the Father
When the person the artist is describing dies and goes to heaven.

She know the choir gon' follow and all the offering paid
The artist believes that those who have passed away will be celebrated and honored in heaven.

She gave my name away to your holy house
The artist's mother had him baptized and dedicated his life to serving God.

She like my blessings in disguise
The artist's mother sees the good in even bad situations and considers them blessings.

She like her Jesus mountain high
The artist's mother has a strong and unwavering faith in Jesus.

So he can watch her lonely child
The artist's mother believes that Jesus is watching over her son and caring for him.

I know my God
The artist has a strong faith in God.

I know my God seen his breaks and his edges
The artist believes that God has seen his struggles and hardships.

Are jagged for giving that pain to His city in gold
The artist feels guilty for causing pain and strife in his hometown, but hopes that it will eventually lead to positive change.

Like everything is everything
Everything in life is interconnected and has a greater purpose.

Like all them days he prayed with me
The artist remembers the days when he and his mother would pray together.

Like emptiness was tamed in me
The artist felt empty and lost before, but has found purpose and fulfillment through his faith.

And all that was left was his love
At the end of the day, all that truly matters is love.

Never, never drown
The artist is determined to not let his struggles defeat him.

Uh) Never, never, never
The artist repeats his determination to stay afloat and not drown.

Chance let me in, c'mon
An unknown voice asks Chance the Rapper for permission to participate in the song.

This thirst in my soul (there's a thirst in my soul it tell me)
The artist has a craving in his soul that he needs to fulfill.

Where else can I go? (Where?)
The artist doesn't know where else to turn for spiritual fulfillment.

For you (Come on)
The artist is speaking to God and asking for his help and guidance.

I may cry a river (I may cry a thousand tears, but)
The artist may cry many tears in his life.

But You take each drop and You wash (you wash me new)
God is able to cleanse the artist's tears and renew him.

Me new (people sing)
The artist is renewed and transformed, bringing joy to others.