All We Got
Chance the Rapper & Kanye West & Chicago Children's Choir Lyrics
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This ain't no intro, this the entree
Hit that intro with Kanye and sound like André
Tryna turn my baby mama to my fiancée
She like music, she from Houston like Auntie Yoncé
Man my daughter couldn't have a better mother
If she ever find another, he better love her
If I die I'll prolly cry at my own service, igh, igh!
It was a dream, you could not mess with the Beam
This is like this many rings
You know what I mean?
This for the kids of the king of all kings
This is the holiest thing
This is the beat that played under the words
This is the sheep that ain't like what it heard
This is officially first
This is the third
This is all we got
Isn't this all we got?
So we might as well give it all we got
This is all we got
Music all we got, got, got
So we might as well give it all we got
I get my word from the sermon
I do not talk to the serpent
That's the holistic discernment
Daddy said I'm so determined
Told me these goofies can't hurt me
I just might make me some earl tea
I was baptized like real early
I might give satan a swirlie
Wish I could tell you it's ready
Tell you it's ready today
They don't give nothing away
You gotta fight for your way
And that don't take nothing away
Cause at the end of the day
Music all we got
Isn't this all we got?
So we might as well give it all we got
Music all we got
We know, we know we got it
Music
We know, we know we got it
Music
Music is all we got
In “All We Got”, Chance the Rapper expresses his gratitude towards his life and the people in it. The song is also a declaration about the power of music and its ability to uplift people. The first verse of the song is introduced by a repetitive phrase “And we back, na na na”, which indicates that they are back and here to stay. Chance asserts that the song is not an introduction but the main course, declaring that they will leave their mark with their music. The lyrics reflect on Chance’s relationships, his love for music and his faith. He ties all the elements together, stating they are everything he has and they're all he needs.
In the second verse, Chance discusses his faith and the importance of being determined to succeed. He mentions his baptism, indicating that this is a crucial part of his identity, and that it has helped him stay grounded. He emphasizes the importance of fighting for himself so he can make it in the music industry. Music is all he has and all he needs, and he encourages others to recognize the value of music and appreciate it, just as much.
Overall, the song is an expression of Chance’s gratitude towards the people who have come into his life and the power of music, which has allowed him to achieve his success. The song ends with a repetition of “Music is all we got” reinforcing the notion that music is the foundation of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
And we back, na na na
We have returned, with emphasis
This ain't no intro, this the entree
This is not a mere introduction, but the main course
Hit that intro with Kanye and sound like André
Start strong with Kanye and imitate the style of André 3000
Tryna turn my baby mama to my fiancée
Attempting to upgrade my relationship with the mother of my child
She like music, she from Houston like Auntie Yoncé
My partner enjoys music and has Houston roots like Beyoncé
Man my daughter couldn't have a better mother
My child has the best possible mother
If she ever find another, he better love her
If my partner were to seek another relationship, the new partner had better love her as well
Man I swear my life is perfect, I could merch it
I am convinced that my life is idyllic, marketable even
If I die I'll prolly cry at my own service, igh, igh!
If I were to pass away, I would likely shed tears at my own funeral
It was a dream, you could not mess with the Beam
My success was once a dream, now I am untouchable
This is like this many rings
My status is equivalent to that of a championship athlete with many championship rings
You know what I mean?
Do you understand what I am saying?
This for the kids of the king of all kings
This is dedicated to the offspring of the ultimate authority
This is the holiest thing
This is the most sacred thing
This is the beat that played under the words
This is the instrumental that accompanied the lyrics
This is the sheep that ain't like what it heard
This is the individual who disagreed with the message
This is officially first
This is the official beginning
This is the third
This is the third project
This is all we got
This is everything we have
Isn't this all we got?
Is this not everything that we possess?
So we might as well give it all we got
Therefore, it is advised that we utilize everything we have
Music all we got, got, got
Music is our only possession
I get my word from the sermon
I gain my insight from the church service
I do not talk to the serpent
I do not communicate with the devil
That's the holistic discernment
That is the comprehensive comprehension
Daddy said I'm so determined
My father proclaimed that I am highly motivated
Told me these goofies can't hurt me
He advised me that the foolish cannot harm me
I just might make me some earl tea
I will likely prepare some Earl Grey tea
I was baptized like real early
I received my baptism at a young age
I might give satan a swirlie
I would contemplate humiliating the devil
Wish I could tell you it's ready
I regret to inform you that it is not yet complete
Tell you it's ready today
Inform you that it will be ready today
They don't give nothing away
They do not distribute anything for free
You gotta fight for your way
You have to assert yourself to progress
And that don't take nothing away
And that does not detract from one's effort
Cause at the end of the day
Ultimately,
We know, we know we got it
We are aware that we possess it
Music
Music
Music is all we got
Music is everything that we possess
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, I WROTE THIS MYSELF, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHANCELOR BENNETT, GREG LANDFAIR, KANYE WEST, NATE FOX, NICO SEGAL
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