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.
Everything's Good
Chance the Rapper Lyrics
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It's all good or whatever, I can wait 'til my birthday. I uh-
No, no, no, no. I told ya, I know you need it now
So next week I promise you I'll have you hooked up, ok?
Oh, alright. I just wanted to say thank you for everything
For the computer, the T-Shirts, and all the other stuff
You know, Chance. Let me tell you something
You know, I could never be more proud of anything in my life
Chance, you have done remarkable and wondrous things
So you don't have to tell me thank you for anything
I'm supposed to do this, that stuff for you anyway
And ya know, just keep doing what you're doing
I am very, very proud of you. Just keep doing what you're doing, ok?
Thank you, love you.
Alright, son. Love you too, take care
Bye bye
Thanks for coming guys
'Member sittin' in class the first time listening to Dilla
Everything's good
Rubbin' on yo chin sippin gin, Margiela brand chinchilla
Everything's good
My manager backpack packed with packs of cigarillos
And some fruit snacks, And some killer's
Phone numbers on speed dial call them save monkey gorillas
Everything's good
I ain't really that good at goodbyes
I ain't really that bad at leaving
I ain't really always been a good guy, I used to be thirsty thievin'
Runnin through purses even persons leave em hurtin' bleedin'
I ain't really help the helpless
I used to be worse than worthless
Now I'm worth hooks and verses
I'm good like books in churches
Harolds and Hooks and Churches
Everything's Good
See my name when you google search it
Use a card when I make a purchase
Everything's Good
But I knew it was fly when I was just a caterpillar
That I'd make it even if I never make a milla,
When I meet my maker he gon' make sure that we chillin'
And everything's good
I ain't really that good at goodnight, I ain't really that bad at sleepin'
With bad bitches, put them aside, I used to be thirsty creeping
Now I'm out working evenings birthdays even Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays weekends, rehearsing verses, murdering merch and events
Damn it feel good to be a gangsta
And it feel good for me to thank you
Put money back in your bank account
Off of songs I barely could think up
Cause a lot of songs niggas gon' make up
Make sense, but they never gon' make a sound
I'm better than I was the last time, crescendo
Thanks Justin, lending them pencils
Mr. Menzies, Mensa, Chris Minto
The time I beat Chris on Nintendo
Nanana hey hey, good intro
Remember jacket shoppin' after listening to Thriller
Remember the first time we heard this dude and thought damn that's that nigga
Everything's good
The lyrics of Chance the Rapper's "Everything's Good" seem to be an expression of gratitude and reflection on the artist's journey to success. The phone conversation at the beginning of the song is with someone who has been supportive of Chance's career and is proud of him. The reference to listening to J Dilla in class for the first time suggests that Chance has been a fan of hip-hop for a while, while the line about rubbing his chin and sipping gin in a chinchilla coat suggests that he is now enjoying the fruits of his labor.
The middle section of the song reflects on Chance's past, when he admits to not being a "good guy" and having a tendency to steal from people. However, he has now turned his life around and is grateful for the success he has achieved through his music. He acknowledges the help of those who have supported him along the way, such as his manager and his teachers. The line "damn it feel good to be a gangsta" is a reference to the Geto Boys song of the same name, which celebrates rising up from humble beginnings to achieve success.
Overall, the lyrics of "Everything's Good" convey a sense of gratitude and humility. Chance seems to be aware of how fortunate he is to have achieved success, and he acknowledges the people who have helped him along the way. The phone conversation at the beginning of the song reinforces this message, as it suggests that Chance is grateful for the support of those around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I should have you hooked up next week
I'll make sure to have what you need for you next week as promised
It's all good or whatever, I can wait 'til my birthday. I uh-
It's fine, I can wait till my birthday to receive what I asked for
No, no, no, no. I told ya, I know you need it now
I understand that you need it now but I'll make sure to provide it next week
So next week I promise you I'll have you hooked up, ok?
I promise to have what you need available for you next week
Oh, alright. I just wanted to say thank you for everything
I just wanted to express my gratitude for all that you've done for me
For the computer, the T-Shirts, and all the other stuff
I appreciate everything you've given me especially the computer, T-Shirts and other things
You know, Chance. Let me tell you something
I want to share something with you, Chance
You know, I could never be more proud of anything in my life
I am so proud of you, Chance, and what you have accomplished
You know, than I am of you and what you've done
I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments, Chance
Chance, you have done remarkable and wondrous things
Chance, you have accomplished incredible and amazing feats
So you don't have to tell me thank you for anything
You don't need to thank me for anything, Chance
I'm supposed to do this, that stuff for you anyway
It's my duty to do these things for you
And ya know, just keep doing what you're doing
Just keep doing what you're doing, it's working
I am very, very proud of you. Just keep doing what you're doing, ok?
I am extremely proud of you, Chance. Keep doing what you're doing, alright?
Thank you, love you.
Thank you, I love you.
Alright, son. Love you too, take care
Okay, my son. I love you too, take care
Bye bye
Goodbye
Thanks for coming guys
I appreciate you coming, guys
'Member sittin' in class the first time listening to Dilla
I remember the first time I listened to Dilla in class
Everything's good
Everything is great
Rubbin' on yo chin sippin gin, Margiela brand chinchilla
I was rubbing my chin while sipping gin, wearing a Margiela brand chinchilla coat
My manager backpack packed with packs of cigarillos
My manager carried a backpack filled with packs of cigarillos
And some fruit snacks, And some killer's
And some fruit snacks as well as some marijuana
Phone numbers on speed dial call them save monkey gorillas
I had phone numbers of associates who I could reach quickly, who acted like monkeys and were strong-willed
I ain't really that good at goodbyes
I'm not good at saying goodbye
I ain't really that bad at leaving
I'm not that bad at leaving
I ain't really always been a good guy, I used to be thirsty thievin'
I haven't always been a good person, I used to steal out of need
Runnin through purses even persons leave em hurtin' bleedin'
I used to run through purses and even people, causing them to be injured and bleeding
I ain't really help the helpless
I didn't help those who were helpless
I used to be worse than worthless
I used to be worse than useless
Now I'm worth hooks and verses
Now I'm worth writing hooks and verses for
I'm good like books in churches
I am valued, like books in a church
Harolds and Hooks and Churches
References to Harold's Chicken Shack, and music hooks and verses written for churches
Everything's Good
Everything is great
See my name when you google search it
My name shows up in online search engines
Use a card when I make a purchase
I use a credit card when I make purchases
Everything's Good
Everything is great
But I knew it was fly when I was just a caterpillar
I knew I had potential when I was young
That I'd make it even if I never make a milla,
I knew I would make it even if I never make a million dollars
When I meet my maker he gon' make sure that we chillin'
When I die, I believe that I will be comfortable in the afterlife
And everything's good
Everything is great
I ain't really that good at goodnight, I ain't really that bad at sleepin'
I'm not good at saying goodnight or sleeping
With bad bitches, put them aside, I used to be thirsty creeping
I used to lust after women and chase them relentlessly
Now I'm out working evenings birthdays even Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays weekends, rehearsing verses, murdering merch and events
Now I am busy working on my music every day, performing on weekdays and weekends, rehearsing my songs and making merchandise
Damn it feel good to be a gangsta
It feels good to be successful
And it feel good for me to thank you
It feels good for me to express my gratitude to you
Put money back in your bank account
I intend to give you money for all you have done for me
Off of songs I barely could think up
I made money from songs that I hardly even thought about
Cause a lot of songs niggas gon' make up
Other rappers will make up a lot of songs
Make sense, but they never gon' make a sound
Their songs may make sense but won't be popular
I'm better than I was the last time, crescendo
I have improved since the last time, reaching a peak
Thanks Justin, lending them pencils
I thank Justin for lending me pencils
Mr. Menzies, Mensa, Chris Minto
Referring to various people named Menzies, Mensa and Chris Minto
The time I beat Chris on Nintendo
When I played Nintendo and won against someone named Chris
Nanana hey hey, good intro
A catchy new intro to the song
Remember jacket shoppin' after listening to Thriller
I remember going shopping for jackets after listening to Michael Jackson's Thriller
Remember the first time we heard this dude and thought damn that's that nigga
I recall the first time we listened to a certain artist and thought to ourselves that he's impressive
Everything's good
Everything is great
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chancelor Johnathan Bennett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Raphael Nelson
This mix tape inspired me to graduate college with honors. Thank you Chance
Shaun
congrats bro, wish you well in life
Lex Diamondz
me too broo congrats
Kaizer-Man
Similar thing with me and Kanye’s first album. Inspired me to drop out of college to start my label. 10 years later and my mum wants me to move out and get a real job. Everything’s good :)
Pach Pacheco
lmao.
TWOSTORE
good shit my guy!!!
SloshedFox
This whole album shaped who I was. I needed the change in my life. That was 4 years ago. Today I do not fear what life throws at me. I only hope and pray for the strength to face what comes. Health and love. That's all I need.
Henry K
lost my father last year - was 19 at the time.
the intro phone call hits me deep. my dad talked to me the exact same way.
beautiful stuff. glad this kid cherishes it. not to mention the production and rapping is insanely good
much respect
Henry K
Thx Blabber. And nice try troll but i'm not religious. :p
Pat Kara
Henry smith lol I'm tasting some salt