Feel
Chicago Lyrics

Roll up
A repeated call to roll up, which implies getting ready or preparing for something

Yeah, my dreams were realized
The singer has achieved their desired dreams and goals

The wings was double fried
The food is double-fried and therefore extra delicious

My green was stuffed between
The money was kept safe between other items

The peas and kettle fries
Specific food items the artist enjoyed

I quit with the beef and I
The singer stopped eating red meat

Gave up the pork and I
The singer stopped eating pork

Snatched up a cosign
The artist received a valuable endorsement from someone respected

From one of the GOATs
The endorsement came from one of the greatest of all time

Come on in, you lettin' out all the cold air, bro
Inviting someone inside while playfully teasing them for letting cold air out

Where you been? I know that you ain't forget about your folk
Asking where someone has been and implying that they should remember their friends and family

Late again, we may not come come when you walk, but I'm
Pointing out that some people may not arrive on time but assuring that the artist is always punctual

Always on ball time
Being dependable and prompt

So roll up the smoke, lala
Asking for someone to roll up a joint

The weed's too potent so I had to call mama
The marijuana was too strong and the singer had to call their mother for reassurance

Tell her how much I love her for cookin' them home products
Expressing gratitude for the artist's mother's home-cooked meals

When them bills would pile up, cereal with the water
Describing a time of financial hardship where the artist had to eat cereal with water instead of milk

If Lord couldn't help us, we had Hamburger Helper
Suggesting that if divine intervention didn't work they had to resort to the inexpensive meal of Hamburger Helper

When you want it done right, you gotta get it for yourself
Emphasizing the importance of self-sufficiency

It don't seem right bein' older than my uncle
Feeling a sense of discomfort at being older than a family member who should be older

Some people call it ghetto, I prefer another level
Choosing to reframe a situation with a more positive perspective

But I'm 'bout to board this plane
Getting ready to go on a trip or to move on to the next phase

I can't wait to see your face and here you say
Looking forward to seeing a loved one and hearing their voice

Come on in, close the door and feel the vibe
Inviting someone in and setting a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

We got macaroni and cheese, collard greens and chicken inside
Listing some of the delicious foods available to enjoy

Can't forget the corn bread
Making sure to mention another tasty food available

Talkin' shit with the old heads
Engaging in playful, possibly irreverent conversation with older family members

Mama dancin' to some Al Green
Enjoying the sight of the artist's mother dancing to music

My auntie join her and my daddy said, "Go 'head"
Describing how other family members also joined in the dancing and how the artist's father gave his approval

While he shine up his pinkie ring
Observing the singer's father polishing his pinkie ring

Don't forget to close the screen
At the end of the gathering, reminding someone to close the screen door behind them

'Bout to roll up the sticky green
Getting ready to roll another joint

'Bout to stink and roll up
Humorously describing the expected effects of lighting up the joint