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.
14400 Minutes
Chance the Rapper Lyrics
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Ah, ah
Ah
I got suspended, ooh, you got suspended
For chiefin' a hunnid blunts, fourteen-four-hunnid minutes
Fans all in the stands, they hands for Mr. Bennett
That racket over the net, ooh, give me my tennis
My class is already started, they told my mom I'm retarded
But that ten day done in one night, Honda from a Hyundai
No tassel in the spring, but after summer I'm alumni
They took my nigga one night, and I was standing right there
An inch away from heaven, a million songs from right here
A step away from south by, a swing away from Cali
A hook away from verses, I'm a dad away from rapping
So at the school they arrested him
Back seat, squad car, nestled in
Shouts to the bitch nigga Heselton
Wit' his Big Show body ass wrestlin'
Finna see the ten day Pestilence
So far, so good, so special and
No stars, good jobs, or excellents
And I'm still so fucking non-echelon
Ooh, you got suspended, ooh, you not gon' finish
Ooh, you look familiar, ooh, you look like Kenneth
Damn, they gon' resent it, ooh, you representin'
A class of bad kids, fourteen-four-hunnid minutes, ah
Ah (ah, ah, ah)
(Ah, ah, ah, ah)
(Ah) ayy
In "14400 Minutes," Chance the Rapper reflects on his high school experience, highlighting his struggles with authority and fitting in. In the first verse, he and a friend get suspended for smoking 100 blunts, which leads to his mother being told he is "retarded." The second verse delves deeper into his experiences with the criminal justice system, detailing the arrest of one of his friends and the brutal reality of police brutality, which he is fortunate to have narrowly avoided.
Throughout the song, Chance explores themes of rebellion, identity, and perseverance. He acknowledges his mistakes and the troubles he faced during his teenage years, but he also celebrates his creative spirit and determination to succeed. In the chorus, he repeats the number 14,400, highlighting the fleeting nature of his high school experience and the countless moments that make up a year.
Overall, "14400 Minutes" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of adolescence, capturing both the highs and lows of the high school experience while remaining hopeful about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I got suspended, ooh, you got suspended
I was suspended from school for smoking one hundred blunts, and you were suspended for a different offense.
For chiefin' a hunnid blunts, fourteen-four-hunnid minutes
I got suspended for smoking so much marijuana that my suspension lasted for fourteen thousand and four hundred minutes.
Fans all in the stands, they hands for Mr. Bennett
There are many people who support me, and they show it by raising their hands in the stands at my events.
That racket over the net, ooh, give me my tennis
I want to grab my tennis racket, because I am excited to play the game.
Shoes, give me a minute, ooh, I can't be tardy
I need time to put on my shoes, because I cannot be late for class.
My class is already started, they told my mom I'm retarded
My class has already started, and they have informed my mother that I am not very intelligent.
But that ten day done in one night, Honda from a Hyundai
Although my suspension was supposed to last ten days, I served it all in one night, and now I am driving a nicer car.
No tassel in the spring, but after summer I'm alumni
I did not attend my graduation ceremony, but now that summer is over, I am an official graduate of my school.
They took my nigga one night, and I was standing right there
The police arrested my friend in front of me, and I was powerless to stop them.
An inch away from heaven, a million songs from right here
Even though I feel like I am close to success, I still have a long way to go before I reach my full potential.
A step away from south by, a swing away from Cali
I am very close to being able to perform at the South by Southwest music festival, and a short drive away from California.
A hook away from verses, I'm a dad away from rapping
I am very close to writing successful songs, and the only thing stopping me from being a full-time rapper is becoming a father.
So at the school they arrested him
The authorities came to my school and arrested my friend.
Back seat, squad car, nestled in
My friend was placed in the back seat of a police car and was unable to move.
Shouts to the bitch nigga Heselton
I want to send a message of disrespect to a person named Heselton, who I do not like.
Wit' his Big Show body ass wrestlin'
Heselton has a large body like a wrestler named Big Show.
Finna see the ten day Pestilence
My friend is going to spend ten days in a place that I refer to as Pestilence, which I assume is a metaphor for prison.
So far, so good, so special and
Things are going well for me so far, and I feel very unique and important.
No stars, good jobs, or excellents
I have not been given any of the highest accolades, such as stars, good jobs, or excellent grades.
And I'm still so fucking non-echelon
I still feel like I am not recognized as being in the upper echelon of my field.
Ooh, you got suspended, ooh, you not gon' finish
You got suspended from school, and you are not going to be able to complete the semester.
Ooh, you look familiar, ooh, you look like Kenneth
I think I recognize you, and you look like someone I know named Kenneth.
Damn, they gon' resent it, ooh, you representin'
The authorities are going to be very unhappy with you, and you are displaying a bad example for other students.
A class of bad kids, fourteen-four-hunnid minutes, ah
Our class of students is not very good, and my suspension lasted for fourteen thousand and four hundred minutes, which feels like a very long time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, I WROTE THIS MYSELF
Written by: Chancelor Jonathan Bennett
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@luixuberant01
Not even gonna lie; if Chance didn't re-release these awesome songs I probably would've never even had the pleasure of listening to them.
@EVAASIVEOne
The tape that started it all for me w blog era rap & DatPiff days. Chance to Pro Era to Underachievers Flatbush etc..... It was all so simple. Music used to hit me so different, now Im a shell of the person I used to be.
@lexthesavior
Me too /:
@xen3588
this album was underrated im not surprised many people havnt heard it before.
@devontepowell2255
It aint a album 💀
@larsenh2632
@@devontepowell2255 mixtape same thing basically
@shoki_
Imagine not knowing this album
@GRAITOM
This song and braincells are fire
@jacobdogg21
@@GRAITOM so is his newest skng
@MiguelGarcia-hg5re
The instrumental makes me so happy