Nana
Chance the Rapper ft. Action Bronson Lyrics


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Introducin' Chance the Ruthless
Trip 'shrooms and lucy
Dreams is lucid
Loosely based on music
Swallow my mucus
Hope your pussy get herpes and yo' ass get lupus
Deuces Douches, deuce deuce I'll shoot ya (BANG)
Shoes might boot cha and a suit might suit cha
They be on bullshit but they really don't do shit
They use of illusion could confuse Confucius
Nasty, ashy, cigarette ashing, 'til my voice get raspy
Last week suspended
Last night kissed Va$htie
Parleyed with Ashley
Always in the hallway, so I never been classy
(Ha ha ha) Shut up

Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na
(Igh, igh, igh, igh!)

Acid acid, get it? Acid
Melts through plastic, I spit fired
Pad my palette, talkin' paper
If this was work, I'd get higher
Pardon my mishaps, burp and get murdered
Fart and get bitch-slapped, like bourbon mixed with jack
Lickety-split, Look it! He slipped on a shell
From peelin' banana splits back
Give me my Kit-Kat
Don't break me off shit, batch, fack is you mean bitch?
Zan with that lean bitch, zan with that lean bitch
Zen with that chakra
I eat it like Idi Amin, Ya Kna Wha Mean
Hit me back when that mean shit

Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na
(Igh, igh, igh, igh!)

Introducin', It's Bronsonlino
With my hair slicked back, I look like Rick Pitino
3 Japanese dykes in my El Camino
Lettin' trees blow, oh
I rep the East Coast, I got a team of hoes like Pat Summit
I look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in a black hummer (get to the chopper)
I splash summer like a fast brother
With a number on his back, ain't no fumblin', in fact, I'm
Back, acid in my hat
Shoot then pass the gat, it's at the bottom of the river in a plastic bag
My new shorty got a gymnastic back
87 emerald green on a classic jag
She had the cleft palate, I ordered chef's salad
She had the club foot, with that little arm
I couldn't help but laugh, she ordered Chicken Parm
I had the full Bulls warm-up with the Pippens on

Suck my motherfucking dick, it's the young Randy Velarde




Queens, baby
Blow me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chance the Rapper's song NaNa are filled with a mix of braggadocio, humor, and surreal imagery. The first verse opens with Chance introducing himself as "Ruthless," setting a confrontational tone. He then mentions taking psychedelic drugs and having lucid dreams. The line "Loosely based on music" implies that his reality is surreal and informed by his experiences with music and drugs. He follows this up with a reference to spitting up mucus, a sign of his unwell state. The next two lines take a vulgar turn, wishing sexually transmitted diseases upon a nameless person. He then delivers a threat to any would-be foes with violence and warns that their illusions could even confuse Confucius. The final lines describe him as disheveled and unclassy.


The chorus of the song is chant-like, repeating the words "na na na" four times in rapid succession, followed by a series of "igh's." The lyrics of the chorus don't have any narrative content but serve as a catchy and rhythmic anchor for the song.


The second verse adds to the surreal tone of the song, with Chance making a pun on "acid" and "acrid." He then brags about his rap skills, comparing himself to a worker who can get high on the job. He interrupts his own flow with a comic series of bodily noises and threatens violence for anyone who laughs at him. The lines "Give me my Kit-Kat/ Don't break me off shit, batch, fack is you mean bitch?" are a reference to the Kit-Kat candy bar slogan. The following lines are more ambiguous, perhaps referencing the use of lean and other drugs. Eventually, he ends the verse with a demand for a response when things get "mean."


The final verse is delivered by rapper Action Bronson, who starts by describing his appearance as resembling basketball coach Rick Pitino. He boasts about having three women in his car and takes pride in his East Coast roots. He brags about his sexual conquests and his flashy clothing, describing himself as playing on a sports team. He then drops an obscure reference to hiding a gun, only to reveal he was joking and that it's actually at the bottom of a river. The final lines describe a humorous and awkward dinner date, with his date having a physical deformity but still ordering confidently.


Overall, the song is a mix of outrageous claims, surreal imagery, and vulgar humor, with a driving beat that keeps the listener engaged. The chorus is especially memorable, and the interplay between Chance and Action Bronson creates an interesting contrast.


Line by Line Meaning

Introducin' Chance the Ruthless
Introducing the tough and rebellious persona of Chance the Rapper


Trip 'shrooms and lucy
Using psychedelic drugs to hallucinate and see vivid dreams


Dreams is lucid
The dreams are clear and realistic due to the drugs


Loosely based on music
The experience is related to music but not entirely dependent on it


Swallow my mucus
A disgusting and vulgar way of expressing distaste for the person addressed


Hope your pussy get herpes and yo' ass get lupus
An intense curse and insult directed towards the person addressed


Deuces Douches, deuce deuce I'll shoot ya (BANG)
Saying goodbye to those who are not worthy, and warning them of physical harm if they cross Chance


Shoes might boot cha and a suit might suit cha
Suggesting the importance of wearing the right outfit for different occasions


They be on bullshit but they really don't do shit
People claim to be important or busy but in reality, they aren't accomplishing anything


They use of illusion could confuse Confucius
Using illusions and tricks could potentially fool the wise and intelligent Confucius


Nasty, ashy, cigarette ashing, 'til my voice get raspy
Describing the unhealthy and unattractive habits of smoking cigarettes


Last week suspended
Being punished or reprimanded last week and unable to participate in activities


Last night kissed Va$htie
Had a romantic encounter or kiss with Va$htie the previous night


Parleyed with Ashley
Spent time talking or negotiating with someone named Ashley


Always in the hallway, so I never been classy
Having a lack of class and being in a low-class environment often


(Ha ha ha) Shut up
Dismissing someone by telling them to be quiet


Acid acid, get it? Acid
A play on words referring to both the substance and the slang term for a drug trip


Melts through plastic, I spit fired
Smoking acid through a plastic pipe, and delivering heated lyrics


Pad my palette, talkin' paper
The image of painting or drawing over a sheet of paper is associated with talking about money


If this was work, I'd get higher
Suggesting that drug use is a type of work or job that they excel at


Pardon my mishaps, burp and get murdered
Apologizing for minor mistakes but warning of severe consequences for disrespect


Fart and get bitch-slapped, like bourbon mixed with jack
Being spat on or slapped for a minor infraction, like drinking cheaper alcohol


Lickety-split, Look it! He slipped on a shell
An exclamation of surprise at something happening quickly, followed by an unrelated observation


From peelin' banana splits back
The source of the shell is from previously peeling banana splits


Give me my Kit-Kat
Demanding treats or benefits that are rightfully deserved


Don't break me off shit, batch, fack is you mean bitch?
Insulting someone for offering something measly or insignificant


Zan with that lean bitch, zan with that lean bitch
Referencing the drug syrup mixed with soda known as 'lean'


Zen with that chakra
Focusing on spiritual energy centers within the body


I eat it like Idi Amin, Ya Kna Wha Mean
Exaggerating the ferocity of their actions or habits to mimic the former Ugandan president Idi Amin


Hit me back when that mean shit
Asking to be contacted when the topic of conversation becomes more exciting or interesting


With my hair slicked back, I look like Rick Pitino
Comparing their appearance to the former basketball coach Rick Pitino


3 Japanese dykes in my El Camino
Boasting about having three Japanese women in his car


Lettin' trees blow, oh
Enjoying the marijuana smoke in the car


I rep the East Coast, I got a team of hoes like Pat Summit
Representing East Coast where he is from, and having several women like the coach Pat Summit of the women's basketball team


I look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in a black hummer (get to the chopper)
Comparing their appearance to Arnold Schwarzenegger, quoting one of his famous movie lines


I splash summer like a fast brother
Enjoying summer in quick bursts or with fast intensity


With a number on his back, ain't no fumblin', in fact, I'm
Referring to a football player who doesn't make mistakes and comparing himself to that level of skill or talent


Back, acid in my hat
Returning to the topic of drug use, with a reference to hiding drugs in a hat


Shoot then pass the gat, it's at the bottom of the river in a plastic bag
A dark humor joke about disposing of a gun in a river, in a way that's hard to trace by leaving it in a plastic bag


My new shorty got a gymnastic back
A woman with a fit or athletic-looking back


87 emerald green on a classic jag
Describing a car with a particular paint color and make/model


She had the cleft palate, I ordered chef's salad
A reference to an abnormal facial feature and a commonly ordered healthy salad option


She had the club foot, with that little arm
A medical deformity present in someone's foot and a small arm contributing to a sense of humor


I couldn't help but laugh, she ordered Chicken Parm
An acknowledgement of humorous situations happening in real life


I had the full Bulls warm-up with the Pippens on
Wearing the full outfit of a basketball team, with a reference to one of the best players on the team


Suck my motherfucking dick, it's the young Randy Velarde
A vulgar insult and a reference to a former baseball player, ending the song on a confrontational note


Queens, baby
A reference to the neighborhood in New York where the artist is from


Blow me
Another vulgar insult or challenge directed towards the listener




Lyrics © THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHANCELOR JOHNATHAN BENNETT

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Comments from YouTube:

@fiiber.faeriie9471

I love this song so much, the whole album is literally such a prize possession to me. Every time I hear this song all I can think about is how high Chance and Action must have been recording this 😂

@geezushasrisen

Bronson's verse on here is overlooked a lot. His wordplay and flow went perfect on this beat.

@unlessitsmarco

he's trash

@dankhomie4662

@47 waters nigga

@mattdurand

pussy

@charliewingate3x

They both flowed perfectly

@alejandrobendeck763

Awesome verse. Totally agree

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@nigelmoye10

This whole mixtape brings me back to a special time of my life... in high school, really delving deep into new artists like Chance, starting my psychedelic journey with shrooms and LSD. Great memories, and everytime I hear songs off Acid Rap it brings me right back. Life is crazy bro.

@tetrahydro7353

Nigel Moye same here bro

@TheDroneZone911

Where has your adventure brought you may I ask? I'm through the looking glass my friend.

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