Childs Play
Chance the Rapper Lyrics


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Rippin' the heads off all my Barbie dolls
Toss them to the side, give them convertibles
Click vroom, I like the way it rides up
Ken had it all, Skipper wanted more than
Watchin' from the sidelines, wish that she had it
She wish that she had it
Here in your backyard, buildin' a fantasy
Fuck reality, do you want to know, know me
Do you want to know me?
Stuck in Nintendo, get the controller
Street Fighters and such
I yell, "Finish him" (down goes Frazier)
I yell, "Finish him"
Come Desdemona
Othello and tragedies
Shakespearean and sorrows
Where do I begin? (I got L's on my record)
Where do we begin? (weed on the vinyl)

Keys open doors when them keys is albino
Now knock on my door when my stars is a Lionel
I've been fishin' for a minute for a minnow
Only I know that a pawn is a trade
And a rookie for a castle like tuition for a final
Playin' hooky for a tassel, spend a minute on the minor
Winds on my window
Ash on my skin, when the record low temps for the wind blow
Only write rhythm to the tardiest of tempos
Only ride shotgun when the car is a limo, y'ar see
I crowd surf in a cypher
Scuba in my shower, take an Uber to my neighbors
Used to pay the piper, 'til Peter picked it better
Now the first thing you should tell is, where the hell is all the paper
But memories keep coming back




All the nights that we used to laugh
Wanna know how I used to was, how I used to was

Memories keep playing back, all nights we used to love
Just wondering how we used to was, how we used to was

Memories keep playing back, all nights we used to love
Just wondering how we used to was, how we used to was

Memories keep playing back, all nights we used to love
Just wondering how we used to was, how we used to was

Memories keep playing back, all nights we used to love
Just wondering how we used to was, how we used to was

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chance the Rapper's song Childs Play are full of nostalgia and childhood memories. The first verse talks about the singer ripping the heads off barbie dolls, tossing them aside, and giving them convertibles. It demonstrates a sense of power and control over something that was once treasured. It may also represent a loss of innocence and the beginning of a transition to adulthood. The mention of Ken and Skipper in the following lines highlight the disparities and desires of different individuals. While Ken has it all, Skipper still wants more and feels envious of her brother's achievements.


The second verse takes a turn towards more adult themes. The lyrics seem to refer to the singer's experiences with drugs and alcohol, as he references "weed on the vinyl" and "Ash on my skin." The line "keys open doors when them keys is albino" may refer to the idea of wealth and privilege allowing access to certain things, such as drugs. The mention of fishing could be a metaphor for the search for that next high or thrill. The reference to "playin' hooky for a tassel, spending a minute on the minor" could indicate a disregard for traditional paths of success and the idea of living in the minuscule moments rather than working towards long-term goals.


Throughout the song, the repeated phrase "just wondering how we used to was" highlights a sense of longing for the carefree days of childhood and simpler times. The lyrics suggest a deep nostalgia for the past and a desire to recapture those happy memories.


Line by Line Meaning

Rippin' the heads off all my Barbie dolls
I used to play with and then destroy my Barbie dolls


Toss them to the side, give them convertibles
After destroying my Barbie dolls, I would throw them aside and imagine them riding in fancy cars


Click vroom, I like the way it rides up
I enjoyed the sound the cars made and how they looked


Ken had it all, Skipper wanted more than
I would compare the dolls in my collection and imagine them wanting more than what they had


Watchin' from the sidelines, wish that she had it
I imagined one of the dolls watching from the sidelines and wishing she had the same things as the others


She wish that she had it
The doll wanted more than what she had


Here in your backyard, buildin' a fantasy
I created a world of fantasy in my backyard


Fuck reality, do you want to know, know me
I would escape reality through my imagination and wanted others to understand me and my fantasies


Do you want to know me?
I wanted others to understand me and my fantasies


Stuck in Nintendo, get the controller
I would play video games and get lost in them


Street Fighters and such
I played games like Street Fighter


I yell, "Finish him" (down goes Frazier)
I got excited and yelled for the characters to defeat their opponents


Come Desdemona
I reference a character from Shakespeare's Othello


Othello and tragedies
I reference the tragedies of Shakespeare


Shakespearean and sorrows
I reference the sadness in Shakespeare's works


Where do I begin? (I got L's on my record)
I have many losses in my life and don't know where to start expressing them


Where do we begin? (weed on the vinyl)
We have challenges in our lives and don't know where to start addressing them, possibly while smoking weed


Keys open doors when them keys are albino
Possessing certain things opens doors of opportunity


Now knock on my door when my stars is a Lionel
People only seek me out when I am successful


I've been fishin' for a minute for a minnow
I have been searching for something small and insignificant


Only I know that a pawn is a trade
I understand that sometimes we must give up something in order to get something else


And a rookie for a castle like tuition for a final
We sometimes have to sacrifice things like time and money in order to achieve our goals


Playin' hooky for a tassel, spend a minute on the minor
We sometimes skip important things to focus on less important ones


Winds on my window
I am aware of the weather outside


Ash on my skin, when the record low temps for the wind blow
I am aware of the cold weather and its impact on my body


Only write rhythm to the tardiest of tempos
I focus on the slower, more deliberate tempos


Only ride shotgun when the car is a limo, y'ar see
I only ride in luxurious vehicles


I crowd surf in a cypher
I participate in crowd surfing at musical performances


Scuba in my shower, take an Uber to my neighbors
I participate in activities that are both adventurous and mundane


Used to pay the piper, 'til Peter picked it better
I used to make bad choices and pay the price, but I have now improved and make better decisions


Now the first thing you should tell is, where the hell is all the paper
We should focus on the importance of money and how it can solve problems


Memories keep coming back
I think back to past experiences that impact my present


All the nights that we used to laugh
I remember past times when I was happy and carefree


Wanna know how I used to was, how I used to was
I want to remember and understand my past self




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, The Administration MP, Inc.
Written by: Solana I. Rowe, Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, Dameon Ithel Garrett, Marcel Everett

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@TheGe2804

Ripping the heads off all my Barbie dolls
Toss them to the side, give them convertibles
Click vroom, I like the way it rides up
Ken had it all, Skipper wanted more than
Watching from the sidelines, wish that she had it
She wish that she had it
Here in your backyard, building a fantasy
Fuck reality, do you want to know, know me
Do you want to know me?
Stuck in Nintendo, you're the controller
Street Fighters and such
I yelled finish him
(Down goes Frazier)
I yelled, finish him
Come Desdemona
Othello the tragedies
Shakespearean sorrows
Where do I begin?
Where do we begin?

[Verse 2: Chance The Rapper]
I got L's on my record
Weed on the vinyl
Keys open doors when them keys is albino
Now knock on my door when my stars is a Lionel
I've been fishing for a minute for a minnow
Only I know that a pawn is a trade
And a rookie for a castle like tuition for a final
Playing hooky for a tassel, spend a minute on the minor
Winds on my window
Ash on my skin, when the record low temps for the wind blow
Only write rhythm to the tardiest of tempos
Only ride shotgun when the car is a limo
Y'ar see
I crowd surf in a cypher
Scuba in my shower, take an Uber to my neighbors
Used to pay the piper, till Peter picked it better
Now the first thing you should tell is where the hell is all the paper
But memories keep coming back
All the nights that we used to laugh
Wanna know how I used to was, how I used to was

[Outro: SZA and Chance the Rapper]
Memories keep playing back, all the nights we used to love
Just wondering how we used to was, how we used to was
Memories keep playing back, all the nights we used to love
Just wondering how we used to was, how we used to was
Memories keep playing back, all the nights we used to love
Just wondering how we used to was, how we used to was
Memories keep playing back, all the nights we used to love
Just wondering how we used to was, how we used to was
Memories keep playing back, all the nights we used to love
Just wondering how we used to was, how we used to was



@silviemaria7383

Verse 1: SZA
Ripping the heads off all my Barbie dolls
Toss them to the side, get the convertibles
(Click, vroom) I like the way it rides up
Ken had it all, Skipper wanted more than
Watching from the sidelines, wish that she had it
She wish that she had it

[Chorus]
Here in your backyard, building a fantasy
Fuck reality, do you want to know, know me
Do you want to know me?

[Verse 2: SZA]
Stuck in Nintendo, you're the controller
Street Fighters and such
I yelled "finish him"
(Down goes Frazier)
I yelled "finish him"
Come Desdemona, Othello and tragedies
Shakespearean sorrows, where do I begin?
Where do we begin?

[Verse 3: Chance The Rapper]
I got L's on my record
Weed on the vinyl
Keys open doors when them keys is albino
Now knock on my door when my stars is a Lionel
I've been fishing for a minute, for a minnow
Only I know that a pawn is a trade
And a rookie for a castle like tuition for a final
Playing hooky for a tassel, spend a minute on the minor
Winds on my window
Ash on my skin, when the record low temps for the wind blow
Only write rhythm to the tardiest of tempos
Only ride shotgun when the car is a limo
Y'ar see
I crowd surf in a cypher
Scuba in my shower, take an Uber to my neighbors
Used to pay the piper, till Peter picked it better
Now the first thing you should tell is where the hell is all the paper
But memories keep coming back
All the nights that we used to laugh
Wanna know how I used to was, how I used to was
[Chorus & Outro: SZA and Chance the Rapper]
Memories keep playing back, all the nights we used to love
(Here in your backyard, building a fantasy)
Just wonder how I used to was, how I used to was
(Fuck reality, do you want to know, know me)
Memories keep playing back, all the nights we used to love
(Do you want to know me?)
Just wonder how I used to was, how I used to was
Memories keep playing back, all the nights we used to love
Just wondering how I used to was, how I used to was
Memories keep playing back, all the nights we used to love
Just wondering how I used to was, how I used to was
Memories keep playing back, all the nights we used to love
Just wondering how I used to was, how I used to was



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@xanderdom

Back when SZA was exclusive to those of us who dug deep. This is timeless man, time flying so quick. 🔥😭

@XxQueenChristinaxX

This is still one of the best and one of the most underrated Chance The Rapper features.

@33bb33bb

#SKYELOUISE📍
#WHOTFIS📍

@chriskush4058

Yea, this is one of the first songs that got me into hip-hop, SZA and chance the rapper. Agree 100%

@coldramentpm1013

EHH SEE

@IrishGuysScarf

@@coldramentpm1013 Y’AR SEE???

@JT-oh6nm

LMAO?

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@sampatton2732

type of song that makes u reminisce about nothing in particular

@danielwielontek975

aye

@HoRcHaTa-xi3og

Samantha Patton So true!

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