Paranoia
Chance The Rapper (ft. Nosaj Thing) Lyrics

I've been riding around with my blunt on my lips
I have been driving around with a marijuana cigar in my mouth

With the sun in my eyes, and my gun on my hip
I have been driving with the sun shining on my face while having my firearm on my waist

Paranoia on my mind, got my mind on the fritz
I am feeling irrational fear, which is affecting my mental state.

But a lotta niggas dying, so my nine with the shits
Due to the high rate of people dying, I am carrying my firearm, which is fully loaded and ready to use.

They merking kids, they murder kids here
Children are being assassinated in this area.

Why you think they don't talk about it?
Do you ever wonder why no one discusses these issues openly?

They deserted us here
We feel that we have been abandoned in this situation.

Where the fuck is Matt Lauer at?
We are puzzled that prominent news personalities are not investigating and reporting on the violence.

Somebody get Katie Couric in here
We would like to have additional journalists investigate the issue and share it with the world.

Probably scared of all the refugees, look like we had a fucking hurricane here
Those who could expose the problem are likely apprehensive because our area resembles that of a catastrophic event, and refugees may be present.

They be shooting whether it's dark or not, I mean the days is pretty dark a lot
Assailants are rampant in this area, striking both during the daytime and nighttime; the latter is especially prevalent here.

Down here it's easier to find a gun than it is to find a fucking parking spot
Obtaining a firearm is simpler than locating a spot to park your car.

No love for the opposition, specifically a cop position
There is a lack of support for law enforcement personnel.

'Cause they've never been in our position
Officers do not understand what it's like to live in our circumstances.

Getting violations for the nation, correlating, you dry snitching
The government is punishing citizens for highlighting our situation. This is an act of betrayal.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared, too
I understand that you're frightened, but have you considered our perspective on this matter?

It just got warm out, this this shit I've been warned about
The climate has been getting increasingly hotter, and we have been alerted about possible danger.

I hope that it storm in the morning, I hope that it's pouring out
I desire a heavy storm, particularly in the morning.

I hate crowded beaches, I hate the sound of fireworks
I dislike crowded seashores and loud, explosive noises.

And I ponder what's worse between knowing it's over and dying first
I am wondering whether it is more painful to perish instantaneously or to comprehend that we are nearing the end.

'Cause everybody dies in the summer
Many people succumb to violence during the summer months.

Wanna say ya goodbyes, tell them while it's spring
If you want to bid farewell to your loved ones, they should be told beforehand when it is still spring.

I heard everybody's dying in the summer, so pray to God for a little more spring
It is believed that many fatalities occur during the summer, so one should plead to God for more time before it arrives.

If you was there, then we just knew you'd care, too
If you had been present during the horrific events, we are certain that you empathize with us.