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.
See Me Fly
Chance The Rapper Lyrics
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If you wanna see me fly
Where I'm from, you learn to walk rockin' ankle weights
The dirt road for us ran about his ankle brace
Was gettin' chased down block for a bunch of reasons
If you was learnin' how to fly, then it was huntin' season
And if you learnin' how to try, then it was try and cheat them
You ain't gotta knock 'em out before you gotta beat them (risk it all against the fall)
You better look at every shot like it's your shot at freedom
Now fast forward, the kid is the king
Championship so big the box fit in the ring
They make 'em fantasize match ups who could in his prime
I could shoot from the logo with my foot on the line
That mean my shoes too big to fill
Future on free bands, my presence on the court like my past keep replaying
My wingspan longer than the message at the bottom of CSPAN
Just a kid who played Heat fans and Cleveland for real
Pull the ground from out under me
If you wanna see me fly
Look at the sky up where the clouds at
The air up here is so clear, we clearly on top
From out under me
If you wanna see me fly
We built this thing from where the ground's at
It's our time to take flight, we're cleared for take off
From out under me
If you wanna see me fly
Yeah
It's game time now, we gotta jump it like the tip off
Whole city been waiting on me, prepare for lift off
Never cheat the process, there's some you can't rip off
Made it through the struggle and prosper through every pitfall
I can't sleep, walked in with game seven energy
The gang three, I come from the bay, boy, I killin' it no more game
And I'm gonna take this shot
Risk it all against the fall
If they can't hold me, can't block me
I'm up on this nonstop
Not earthbound, yeah, can't lift it, yeah
Silk shot, yeah, yeah, no limit
Yeah, if they can't hold me, can't block me
I'm not stoppin', no
You can try to keep me down
Pull the ground out from me now
If you wanna see me fly
Look at the sky up where the clouds at (yeah, yeah)
The air up here is so clear, we clearly on top
From out under me
If you wanna see me fly (come on)
We built this thing from where the ground's at (woo, woo, yeah)
It's our time to take flight, we're cleared for take off
From out under me (yeah)
If you wanna see me fly (see me fly)
The lyrics of "See Me Fly" by Chance the Rapper John Legend & Symba represents their journey to success and the struggle they faced to reach their goals. The song's chorus "Pull the ground from out under me, If you wanna see me fly" is an empowering statement that means taking away everything that is holding the artist down, pushing them to their full potential, and allowing them to fly. Chance speaks about the struggles he faced growing up where dirt roads were the norm and being chased by troublemakers. He talks about how he was always taught to fight and push past obstacles to reach his dreams, and he carries that mentality with him to this day.
The lines where Chance says "You ain't gotta knock 'em out before you gotta beat them" and "You better look at every shot like it's your shot at freedom" reflect his perseverance through adversity, and his commitment to putting hard work into everything he does. He describes being on top with the confidence to shoot from the logo (beyond the 3-point line) and the presence that he has on the court. Symba's verse is about celebrating success by taking flight and living life with no limits. The line, "We built this thing from where the ground's at" is about how hard work and dedication can lead to success.
In conclusion, "See Me Fly" is a powerful and inspiring song about overcoming obstacles and persevering through adversity. It is a song about celebrating success and taking flight by believing in yourself and your abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Pull the ground from out under me
I need a challenge or obstacle to rise above.
If you wanna see me fly
I am motivated to push myself towards success and prove myself.
Where I'm from, you learn to walk rockin' ankle weights
Growing up was tough and there were many hindrances.
The dirt road for us ran about his ankle brace
The only way was up.
Was gettin' chased down block for a bunch of reasons
There were several hurdles to face.
If you was learnin' how to fly, then it was huntin' season
There were many people looking to stop me from succeeding.
And if you learnin' how to try, then it was try and cheat them
I had to work hard and stay honest to prove myself.
My mama seen it, said, "Boy, you better" (and I'm gonna take this shot)
My mother urged me to persevere.
You ain't gotta knock 'em out before you gotta beat them (risk it all against the fall)
I need to take risks in order to succeed.
You better look at every shot like it's your shot at freedom
I need to make the most of every opportunity and strive for success.
Now fast forward, the kid is the king
I have worked hard and achieved great things.
Championship so big the box fit in the ring
I have achieved great heights of success.
They make 'em fantasize match ups who could in his prime
People wonder who I could beat.
I could shoot from the logo with my foot on the line
I am a skilled and talented individual.
That mean my shoes too big to fill
I am a pioneer and a leader.
Future on free bands, my presence on the court like my past keep replaying
My legacy speaks for itself and my current presence is equally formidable.
My wingspan longer than the message at the bottom of CSPAN
My reach and impact is vast.
Just a kid who played Heat fans and Cleveland for real
I am just an ordinary person who achieved greatness.
Look at the sky up where the clouds at
The air up here is so clear, we clearly on top
I have achieved great heights and success.
We built this thing from where the ground's at
It's our time to take flight, we're cleared for take off
I have overcome obstacles and am ready for further success.
It's game time now, we gotta jump it like the tip off
It's time to get to work.
Whole city been waiting on me, prepare for lift off
I have many supporters and encouragement behind me.
Never cheat the process, there's some you can't rip off
I need to stay honest and work hard.
Made it through the struggle and prosper through every pitfall
I have overcome hurdles and flourished through difficulty.
I can't sleep, walked in with game seven energy
I am driven to succeed.
The gang three, I come from the bay, boy, I killin' it no more game
My success is due to hard work and dedication.
Not earthbound, yeah, can't lift it, yeah
Silk shot, yeah, yeah, no limit
I have no limits and my success will continue to grow.
You can try to keep me down
I will not let negativity hold me back.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Avery Earls, Chancelor Bennett, Darian Garcia, Demario Driver, Donald Meadows, John Stephens, Warren Felder
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