All We Got
Chance The Rapper Chicago Children's Choir Kanye West Lyrics


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And we back, na na na

This ain't no intro, this the entree
Hit that intro with Kanye and sound like André
Tryna turn my baby mama to my fiancée
She like music, she from Houston like Auntie Yoncé
Man my daughter couldn't have a better mother
If she ever find another, he better love her
Man I swear my life is perfect, I could merch it
If I die I'll prolly cry at my own service, igh, igh!
It was a dream, you could not mess with the Beam
This is like this many rings
You know what I mean?
This for the kids of the king of all kings
This is the holiest thing
This is the beat that played under the words
This is the sheep that ain't like what it heard
This is officially first
This is the third

This is all we got
Isn't this all we got?
So we might as well give it all we got
This is all we got
Music all we got, got, got
So we might as well give it all we got

I get my word from the sermon
I do not talk to the serpent
That's the holistic discernment
Daddy said I'm so determined
Told me these goofies can't hurt me
I just might make me some earl tea
I was baptized like real early
I might give satan a swirlie
Wish I could tell you it's ready
Tell you it's ready today
They don't give nothing away
You gotta fight for your way
And that don't take nothing away
Cause at the end of the day

Music all we got
Isn't this all we got?
So we might as well give it all we got
Music all we got

We know, we know we got it
Music
We know, we know we got it




Music
Music is all we got

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "All We Got" by Chance The Rapper ft. Kanye West & Chicago Childrens Choir express the importance of perseverance and pursuing one's passions with full determination. The lyrics begin with the phrase "And we back, na na na," suggesting that they have returned stronger and more ambitious than ever. The line "This ain't no intro, this the entree" signifies that this is not merely a prelude or introduction, but rather the main course – the most important part of the journey. The words "Hit that intro with Kanye and sound like André" imply that Kanye and André 3000 are musical inspirations and that Chance The Rapper aims to follow in their footsteps.


The next few lines of the song relate to the artist's personal life. The mention of his baby mama and his daughter indicate that this song holds deep personal significance for Chance The Rapper, as evidenced by the line "Man I swear my life is perfect, I could merch it." The words "This is for the kids of the king of all kings" indicate that the song may also be a tribute to a higher power.


The chorus expresses the idea that music is all they have and that they should give it their all. The line "I get my word from the sermon, I do not talk to the serpent" suggests that Chance The Rapper draws inspiration and motivation from spirituality and does not allow negativity to bring him down. The words "They don't give nothing away, You gotta fight for your way" highlight the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving success.


Line by Line Meaning

And we back, na na na
We're back, with a triumphant chorus to kick things off.


This ain't no intro, this the entree
This isn't just a small taste, we're serving up the main course.


Hit that intro with Kanye and sound like André
Kanye's here to bring the intro to life, like André 3000 did in his prime.


Tryna turn my baby mama to my fiancée
I'm hoping to take things to the next level with the mother of my child.


She like music, she from Houston like Auntie Yoncé
My partner loves music, and hails from Houston, where Beyoncé also grew up.


Man my daughter couldn't have a better mother
My child's mother is the absolute best fit and caregiver for our daughter.


If she ever find another, he better love her
If my partner were to move on, I would hope that anyone else she encounters treats her with the utmost love and respect.


Man I swear my life is perfect, I could merch it
My life is going so well, I could literally sell souvenirs of it.


If I die I'll prolly cry at my own service, igh, igh!
I'm so invested in my own life story that I'd probably shed a tear at my own funeral.


It was a dream, you could not mess with the Beam
This whole thing felt like a dream, and nobody can bring me down from this high.


This is like this many rings
This moment feels like winning multiple championship rings in sports.


You know what I mean?
Do you understand the significance of what's happening right now?


This for the kids of the king of all kings
This music is for the children of the most high, the ruler of all rulers.


This is the holiest thing
This moment and this music are sacred and special.


This is the beat that played under the words
This is the instrumental track that supports the lyrics we're rapping or singing.


This is the sheep that ain't like what it heard
This is the person or listener who is hesitant or resistant to the music they're experiencing.


This is officially first
This is a groundbreaking moment for us, the first time we're collaborating in this way.


This is the third
This is the third track on the album or playlist, following two successful songs.


This is all we got
This music and this moment are all we have in this fleeting moment of life.


Isn't this all we got?
When it comes down to it, isn't music and the people we love all that really matters?


So we might as well give it all we got
We don't have any time to waste, let's give our all to this music and this moment.


Music all we got, got, got
At the end of the day, music is truly all we have and all we need.


I get my word from the sermon
I find inspiration and guidance from religious sermons and teachings.


I do not talk to the serpent
I refuse to listen to or follow the voice of temptation and deception.


That's the holistic discernment
This is my all-encompassing wisdom and approach to life.


Daddy said I'm so determined
My father instilled in me a fierce sense of dedication and drive.


Told me these goofies can't hurt me
My dad warned me not to let people with negative intentions bring me down.


I just might make me some earl tea
I might try brewing some Earl Grey tea, just for fun or relaxation.


I was baptized like real early
I was baptized in the Christian faith at a young age.


I might give satan a swirlie
I might metaphorically dunk Satan's head in a toilet, to show that I'm not afraid of temptation or evil influences.


Wish I could tell you it's ready
I wish I could promise that my next project or idea is fully formed and ready to share.


Tell you it's ready today
I wish I could give you a definite time frame or release date for my upcoming work.


They don't give nothing away
The music industry and the world at large won't give you a free ride or a handout.


You gotta fight for your way
You have to work hard and fight for your place and your voice in this world.


And that don't take nothing away
Even if the road is tough, it doesn't diminish the value or importance of the hard work and determination.


We know, we know we got it
We're confident in the music we're making and the message we're trying to convey.


Music
Music is the medium that speaks louder and clearer than any other.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHANCELOR BENNETT, GREG LANDFAIR, KANYE WEST, NATE FOX, NICO SEGAL

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