All My Friends
Chance the Rapper Lyrics

We open with the vultures, kissing the cannibals
Starting the night out by being surrounded by people who are out for themselves and are willing to hurt others to get what they want.

Sure I get lonely, when I'm the only
Feeling isolated and alone when you are the only one who isn't participating in reckless behavior.

Only human in the heaving heat of the animals
Being the only one who is trying to stay level-headed and not get caught up in the chaos of the crowd.

Bitter brown salt, stinging on my tongue and I
Feeling the pain of making choices that you know are bad for you.

I will not waiver, heart will not wait its turn
Being determined to stay true to yourself and not succumb to peer pressure.

It will beat, it will burn, burn, burn your love into the ground
Being so passionate about someone that it hurts, even when they are not good for you.

With the lips of another
Betraying someone you love and care about by being with someone else.

Do you get lonely? Sure, I get lonely, sometimes
Acknowledging that even though you are trying to do the right thing, it can still be hard and lonely.

All my friends are wasted
Everyone around you is drunk or high and not making the best decisions.

And I hate this club
Feeling disconnected from the environment and atmosphere of the place you are in.

Man, I drink too much
Indulging in unhealthy behaviors to try to fit in or cope with loneliness.

Another Friday night I've wasted
Feeling regret for not making more productive or fulfilling choices.

My eyes are black and red
Experiencing the physical side effects of staying up too late and not taking care of yourself.

I'm crawling back to your bed
Seeking comfort and familiarity in someone you care about, even if it isn't the best choice.

I hate the bar
Disliking the current lifestyle or choices you are making, but feeling stuck in them.

Pharmacy addict hit the Wall Street traffic, took the car
Describing someone who is addicted to prescription drugs and recklessly drove while high.

We reinvent the wheel just to fall asleep at it, skrrr
Trying new things and taking risks, but ultimately ending up back where you started or in a worse situation.

Crash on the floor, catch the zzz's (uh)
Passing out on the ground after getting too drunk or high.

Poppin' the polar opposite to the NZT (uh)
Taking drugs that have the opposite effect of the fictional drug NZT from the movie 'Limitless.'

Hip-hop and the propaganda say they name brand (name brand)
Feeling pressure to conform to societal norms and fit in with certain groups or subcultures.

But I done seen how the, did my main man (main man)
Watching someone you care about make bad choices and suffer the consequences of their actions.

The nights we won't remember
Participating in reckless behavior that will likely lead to memory loss or blackouts.

Are the nights we won't remember
Repeating the same mistakes over and over again, unable to learn from past experiences.

I'll be gone 'til November
Planning to leave and take a break from the current lifestyle and choices.

All my city calls me Simba
Being seen as a leader or role model for your community, but feeling the weight of the responsibility that comes with it.

Dreams are made for cages, nigga
Feeling like your hopes and aspirations are unreachable or unattainable.

Lions are for real, nigga
Recognizing that strength and courage are not just ideals, but necessary for survival and success.

Dying is for real, niggas dying off of pills, nigga
Highlighting the danger and deadly consequences of drug addiction and overdose.

Fridays are for chill and I escaped the treachery
Choosing to take a break and be more relaxed on Fridays instead of participating in harmful or dangerous behaviors.

I just had to rest in peace the recipe
Deciding to let go of unhealthy habits and behaviors in order to take care of yourself and find peace.

The rest of us are praying that the sand will leave a tan
Hoping that other people will eventually learn from their mistakes and make better choices in the future.

If you're up right now, hope you hear what I'm saying
Encouraging listeners to pay attention and take the message to heart.

Ohh, I'm crawling, crawling
Showing vulnerability and weakness to someone you care about or who you hope will help you out of a bad situation.

Crawling back to you
Recognizing that someone you care about is a source of comfort and stability, even if they can't fix the problems you are facing.