All Day Long
Chance the Rapper Lyrics

Yup
Affirmative statement with enthusiasm

And we back (ah!)
Excitement about being back in the music scene with a quick ‘ah’ as a call to action

Ah! If you blink you might miss it
Encouragement to not miss out on opportunities that come quickly and unexpectedly

You gotta click it or ticket
Urging the listener to take action before it's too late or miss out on rewards

You gotta go get to gettin' before it's gone
Reinforcement of the advice to take action without hesitation before it's too late

End it quickly as it begun
Acknowledgement that opportunities can come and go quickly

Life is short as a midget but mine's a little LeBron
Comparison to the relatively short time in life but hoping to make a big impact

Been a minute since Eminem was a blonde
Commentary on how long it has been since certain cultural events have happened

I need a peace prize mom, invented the bomb
Jokingly comparing oneself to a famous scientist, asking for a peace prize rather than being celebrated for creating something as destructive as a bomb

A nigga wanted more, I would only sit on the lawn
Acknowledgment of wanting success and fame, but then not taking steps to actually pursue it

A nigga up next like Charlize scented colognes
Self-affirmation that he is the next big thing in music, just like popular cologne brands

I'm about to book a show at the Dimmsdale Dimmadome
Declaration that he is getting so famous that he is booking shows at fictional TV locations

I still could hit up Sony today and get a loan
Bringing attention to the power of fame and how it opens doors for financial opportunities

And shout out to Ms. Sylvia Rhone we get along
Acknowledgment of gratitude towards someone who has supported him

But that boy advance gotta be bigger than Diddy Kong
Desire to achieve fame and success on a grander scale than previous industry giants like Diddy Kong

I need stock and it gotta be Pippi Long
Desiring long-term financial success, referencing Pippi Longstocking's wealth

Can't stop, won't stop boppin' like Diddy's song
Compared to Diddy, he won't stop creating, singing, performing or moving forward with his career.

My next tour, it got eight legs like daddy long
Anticipation for his next big tour, comparing it to a daddy long-leg spider with many legs

I'm 'bout to have two kids that like daddy's song
Excitement for his future, looking forward to his kids enjoying his music in the future

We can't be out here pleasing everybody (oh I)
Acknowledgment that not everyone will be pleased, trying to focus on specifically due to the tension with the artist and record label

We know who we are (oh yeah)
Acknowledgment of self-identity and avoiding getting caught up in the demands of fame

And if you with me then I'm with you darlin' (yeah)
Promise to support those who support him

Baby all day long (come on, come on)
Reinforcement of how they will stick by each other all day long and prevail together

Baby all day long (oh I)
Reinforcement of the message that they will be there for each other all day long

This is, this is the day
Declaration that they will seize the day and make the most of the opportunities presented to them

Took it the scenic route, but this is the way
Acknowledgment that they did not take the most direct route, but trusts their instincts that it led them to the right path

That's old news baby, this is today
Showing disregard for past experiences and focusing on the present outcomes instead

They gon' miss us today, you a missus today
Feeling confident and ready to prove someone who doubted their success wrong

Backyard blasted, dance 'til it's grassless
for such a long time that the grass is killed in patches

Patio glass, the mazel tov cocktails
Description of fancy drinks being served at the party

Bomb-bom-bom bombastic
Describing things at the party as being exaggerated, over-the-top, and explosive

Used to drop acid, Marley come soon
Reference to past periods of drug use and the consequences that can come with it

I only drop classics
I only make successful and high-quality music even though drug use was involved in the past

Everyone ask when that heat gon' drop
People consistently ask when his next big hit with come out

When that knee gon' drop, when is he goin' pop
People constantly inquire when he's going to get 'knocked out' in the music industry (through lack of success, scandals, etc.)

The question we all got
Acknowledgment of the fact that many people have the same questions and expectations regarding his career

'Cause this could be our block
Realization that the spotlight and success can be shared among people

You're livin' in a glass house, we can see y'all clocks
Metaphor drawing attention to the fact that his actions or success are able to be seen and measured, specifically in association with recording industry structures and timelines

But I can see you from the other side, see y'all rocks
Suggesting he has the advantage of being able to see the financial foundation of others

And we could've been Magneto if you see our locks
Comparison to the powerful Marvel Comics character, Magneto, who is able to use his hair to navigate his powers

But we share with the world not just fans
Not just acknowledging the support and success of fans but including people who helped to achieve it as well

Come out clean lookin' like we jumped the broom and the dustpan
Cleaning up one's act and convincing people they have changed for the better

So now we're scared and we actin' out
Feeling an increased sense of caution and nervousness due to heightened exposure and expectation, causing unexpected but understandable reactions

Dame Dash champagne, in the back of Tao
Celebration of success that includes enjoying high-end champagne at expensive establishments

Now I'm back in my bag and the cat is out
Return to peak performance and the revealing of capabilities to the world

Burn a hole in my pocket like a Black & Mild (ah)
Not being able to contain the large amounts of cash (compared to Black & Mild tobacco packaging) managed through financial irresponsibility or irresponsibility of lifestyle choices.

We made it, we made it
Acknowledgment of current success and admiration of oneself

I'm feelin' grateful
Expressing appreciation for being in the position he is in

I'm here with my favorite
Reference to being surrounded with favorite people and what they’ve experienced together up until this moment

Oh God, I'm thankful
Emphasis of thankfulness for past struggles and overcoming them

Our song and we played it
Capture's the feeling of creating and performing a song that he loves and his proud of himself

So good we played it
Feeling overwhelmingly excellent about the song he and his team chose to put out

Yeah, I just want it to keep on playin' (hey)
Wishing for the success and recognition of his music to continue indefinitely.