Somewhere in Paradise
Chance The Rapper Lyrics

I believe that if I fly, I'll prolly end up somewhere in paradise
Chance believes that if he takes a leap of faith and follows his dreams, he will end up in a better place.

Chancelor the rapper, Chatham the hood
Chance introduces himself and his hometown of Chatham, where he grew up.

Santa to children, had to bag up the good
Chance used to sell drugs to support himself, but now he gives back to his community and is like Santa to kids.

They say I'm saving my city, say I'm staying for good
People believe Chance is improving his city and is committed to staying there long term.

They screaming Chano for mayor, I'm thinking maybe I should
People are encouraging Chance to run for mayor, and he is considering it.

Fucked a few A&R's, told 'em bitch I can't wife you
Chance has turned down offers from record labels who want to sign him because he doesn't want to be tied down or controlled by them.

Told your ass since day one, I don't like like labels or titles
Chance has always been clear that he doesn't like being categorized or put in a box.

I'm a rascally rabbit, I know that tricks is for addicts
Chance sees himself as a playful and mischievous person, but recognizes that tricks and deceit are only for those with addictive personalities.

That need fixes for habits, in love with carrots and cabbage
Chance thinks that those who need to constantly fix their habits and addictions are like rabbits who love to eat carrots and cabbage.

I'm a savage, established bad bitch magnet, I'm magic
Chance sees himself as a powerful and magnetic force who can attract anyone he wants.

Your majesty, I'm majestic, I think my message is massive
Chance views himself as a king with a powerful message that can have a huge impact on the world.

Think you passive aggressive, I think you passed up your prime
Chance thinks that people who are passive aggressive have missed their opportunity to shine and succeed.

Think you passed up your chance to be Chance now pass it to A-Rap
Chance believes that people who don't take the chance to be themselves will miss out on opportunities, and should pass them on to others who will take the risk.

I should have rhymed it with rhyme ain't we been here before
Chance realizes he could have made a better rhyme, but also feels like he's been in this situation before.

Ain't my principal told me that I can't rap at that show
Chance remembers when his principal told him he couldn't rap at a school talent show.

Then I rapped at that show, simple as that
Despite being told he couldn't, Chance still rapped at the school talent show anyways.

Got a complex from Complex off of the simplest raps
Chance became popular and well-known for his simple raps despite the complexity of the hip-hop industry and music publication 'Complex.'

Fannin' the fire, hands is up higher
Chance is getting hyped up and feeling the energy of his fans raising their hands up high.

Cannot believe it, damn I'm a rider
Chance is amazed at how he has become a successful musician and considers himself a confident rider of this wave of success.

Riding on twenties, twenty years prior, I couldn't buy a
Chance has come a long way since he couldn't afford to buy anything, now he is successful enough to ride around in a car with expensive twenty inch wheels.

Forget it you get it, God is so awesome, devil's a liar
Chance believes that God is great and the devil is a liar, and wants his fans to forget their worries and embrace positivity.

Take 'em to church but I need a choir
Chance wants to bring his fans to a spiritual experience and needs a choir to do that.

Blow out your speakers, roll some more loud
Chance wants people to turn up the volume and smoke more weed.

That's the sound of the reefer, I think my parents is proud
Chance feels like his parents would be proud of his success, and shouts out his affinity for smoking weed.

Thank my fans in the bleachers, think my teachers need features
Chance thanks his fans in the crowd and thinks his old teachers should give him a chance to showcase his skills in their classrooms.

I think I'm walking with Jesus, I knew my feet wouldn't drown
Chance feels like he's walking with Jesus and knows that success won't go to his head.

I been close to the edge, I been tripping and stuff
Chance has been close to the edge of success and has experienced some setbacks but still pushes on.

Somebody slipped me a mickey, but I ain't giving a fuck
Chance feels like someone screwed him over or tried to set him up, but he doesn't care and is still doing his thing.

Really, a milli, how 'bout six billion more
Although Chance has made a lot of money, he still wants to make even more.

Or I'm outie like how'd he cut that umbilical cord
If he doesn't make more money, he'll be forced to leave his hometown and be independent.

As I smoke herb in this Uber suburban dressed in an Urban Outfitters
Chance is smoking weed in an Uber car dressed in clothes from a trendy clothing store.

I asked the acid if words were worth worrying over
Chance is high and philosophical, wondering if words and language are worth worrying about.

Her explanation seemed agitated
The response Chance got from the acid seemed frustrated and annoyed.

She said let me answer your question with some questions questioning yours
The acid responds to Chance's question with even more questions that challenge the legitimacy of his original question.

Like why the devil can't get you? And why these labels can't catch you?
The acid wonders why Chance is untouchable by the devil or record labels seeking to control him.

And why'd he make you so special, why did he bless you?
The acid asks why Chance has been singled out, why he's so special and why he's received so much success.

Think about it
The acid encourages Chance and others to reflect and think deeply about these questions.

I woke up this morning, gotta smile when I say that shit, I woke up this morning
Chance is happy and grateful to be alive, and starts each day with joy and optimism.

I believe, I believe, there's somewhere out there for us all, there's a paradise
Chance has faith that there is a better place waiting for everyone, and that paradise is real and attainable.

I believe that if I die, I'll see my homies somewhere in paradise
When Chance dies, he believes he will see his friends who have passed away in a better place.

Fannin' the fire, hands is up higher
Chance's fans are getting more and more excited, their energy building and their hands held high.

Cannot believe it, damn I'm a rider
Chance is grateful and can't believe how much he has accomplished, feeling like he is on top of the world.

Riding on twenties, twenty years prior, I couldn't buy a
Chance sees how far he's come from being poor and unable to afford nice things.

Forget it you get it, God is so awesome, devil's a liar
Chance believes in the power of positivity and faith, and knows the devil can't bring him down.

Take 'em to church but I need a choir
Chance feels like he's taking his fans on a spiritual journey, with music being the vehicle and the choir filling out the experience.

I believe, I believe, I believe, somewhere in paradise
Chance is sure and steadfast in his belief that paradise exists and can be found.