Photo Ops
Chance The Rapper Lyrics


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Look that way, nigga
(Do somethin')
Pussy ass nigga
You watch out
Oh, yo, yo
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Let me in, in, in
Ah yeah, woo
Y'all look great
Why y'all stop?
Don't quit on the count of me
This picture be developed in two or three minutes
Go ahead, you got your shirt all wrinkled
And you, your eye is fucked up, damn
I guess I should've seen this comin' but I
This isn't how I pictured this day
You boys sure love to fight, all the time
All you do is fight, fight, fight
What you fighting over now? Money? (Man I)
Shut up, ain't nobody ask you nothin', fat boy
Goodness
These two are brothers, you're family
This isn't what family looks like
Now, I came here to get a photo of my boys on their big day
Now, we could wait for this picture to develop
And remember today looking like this
Or, we can go out and try this again
Go fix yourselves up
Fat boy, move in, somebody can try to put their arm around you
Come on everyone





(Come on, man)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chance the Rapper's "Photo Ops" tell a story about an eventful day where Chance went to take a picture with his friends. In the beginning, Chance is directing his friends as they take the photo. He tells them to "look that way" and "do something." At the same time, he calls out one of his friends by labeling him a "pussy ass nigga." From these lyrics, it's evident that there is tension among the friends.


As the song progresses, Chance expresses his disappointment in how the photo session is going. He notices that his friend's shirts are wrinkled and another friend has a messed-up eye. It's apparent that Chance had higher expectations for this day, but he's still trying to make the best of it. He tries to encourage everyone to get it together, reminding them that the photo will be developed soon.


As the song ends, Chance tries to mediate a fight between two of his friends, calling them brothers and reminding them that they should act like family. He ultimately persuades them to settle their differences and poses them for the photo as they smile for the camera. The lyrics showcase Chance's role as a leader and mediator, trying to bring his friends together despite their disagreements.


Overall, the lyrics of "Photo Ops" highlight themes of unity, disappointment, and friendship. Chance tries to bring his friends together despite their issues and shows that even small moments like taking a photo can have a significant impact if approached with the right mindset.


Line by Line Meaning

Look that way, nigga
Directing someone to look towards a specific direction


(Do somethin')
Encouraging someone to take action or do something effective


Pussy ass nigga
Using derogatory language to insult someone's character


You watch out
Warning someone to be careful or cautious


Oh, yo, yo
Expressing excitement, enthusiasm or surprise


Ay, ay, ay, ay
Expressing frustration, disapproval or discomfort


Let me in, in, in
Asking or demanding to be allowed access into a place or situation


Ah yeah, woo
Expressing positive emotions such as happiness, contentment or satisfaction


Y'all look great
Complimenting people on their appearance or behavior


Why y'all stop?
Asking people why they stopped doing something or acting a certain way


Don't quit on the count of me
Asking people not to stop doing something because of one's presence or actions


This picture be developed in two or three minutes
Explaining the time frame in which a photo will be developed or processed


Go ahead, you got your shirt all wrinkled
Encouraging someone to take action or continue doing something despite a minor mistake or imperfection


And you, your eye is fucked up, damn
Pointing out someone's physical injury or defect in a derogatory way


I guess I should've seen this comin' but I
Expressing regret or remorse over not anticipating a negative outcome or situation


This isn't how I pictured this day
Expressing disappointment or dissatisfaction with how a situation or event is unfolding


You boys sure love to fight, all the time
Observing a recurring behavior or pattern of conflict among a group of people


All you do is fight, fight, fight
Reinforcing the observation of the constant pattern of conflict by repeating it


What you fighting over now? Money? (Man I)
Questioning the reason for the ongoing conflict and suggesting a possible cause while expressing frustration or exasperation


Shut up, ain't nobody ask you nothin', fat boy
Using derogatory and offensive language to insult someone and silence them in a confrontational manner


Goodness
Expressing disbelief, surprise, or shock in a more subdued manner


These two are brothers, you're family
Reminding people of their close familial relationship to encourage harmony and cooperation


This isn't what family looks like
Expressing disappointment or disapproval with how family members are behaving or treating each other


Now, I came here to get a photo of my boys on their big day
Explaining the purpose of being there and why the situation or event is important


Now, we could wait for this picture to develop
Suggesting an alternative course of action that still involves taking a photo and waiting for its development


And remember today looking like this
Highlighting the importance of capturing a moment in time through a photo


Or, we can go out and try this again
Proposing a different action plan to achieve the desired outcome


Go fix yourselves up
Encouraging people to improve their appearance or behavior in preparation for another attempt at taking a photo


Fat boy, move in, somebody can try to put their arm around you
Giving specific instructions to someone in a potentially derogatory and offensive manner to better frame the photo


Come on everyone
Encouraging everyone to come together and take a good photo while displaying a friendly and approachable attitude




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Written by: Chancellor Johnathan Bennett, Colleen Mares

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