Decline
Chiddy Bang Lyrics


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They waitin' for that decline
Pray that I lose my mind
They never want me to shine
But I observe that
Trouble I will serve that
Ear to the streets
Never will I give the curve back
Still movin' at a velocity
Still sensing the animosity
Hate mail is what they send me
But I separate letters like an apostrophe
Colossally, didn't come the same must of had two angles
He was isosceles
But now I'm Socrates
With philosophies
I'm in my tree house please don't bother me
And now it's lookin' like hella-smoke
Under aid they lettin' me pass the velvet rope
And it's like getting reckless
Feeling like a lone star Texas

(Chorus)
Uh-huh I know what's on your mind
You don't think were gonna shine
I face you to prove you wrong
Thought I was week I tell you I am getting strong
This time it's gonna be different than the last time
I swear I'm gonna turn from a hobby and a pastime
Tomorrow gonna be better than today (yeah)
This will wash the pain away

Could you cheer for me when you see me?
Had to follow my dreams and they cannot believe me
But, see I need it for the cake I go




Like Tunday for the TV and the radio
Retro 80 flow
Hood make it crazy though
Puttin' work with music made me lazy though
Why cause I couldn't write enough rhymes
They say hip-hop is dead we bring the vital signs
Never trippin'
I'm on a different grind
Bring slaughter to your houses
Young Nickonine
See now tell whatcha get me wrong
If I told you in the studio I met Solange
If I said I command it like it's the Pentagon
Hatin' on even on the roof I'm upper echelon
But still forever we shine
Turn negative to positive I never decline

(Chorus)
Uh-huh I know what's on your mind
You don't think were gonna shine
I face you to prove you wrong
Thought I was week I tell you I am getting strong
This time it's gonna be different than the last time
I swear I'm gonna turn from a hobby and a pastime
Tomorrow gonna be better than today
This will wash the pain away
Uh-huh

Overall Meaning

In "Decline" by Chiddy Bang, the rapper is addressing those who doubt him and hope for his downfall. He acknowledges that there are people waiting for him to fail, but instead of letting that negativity affect him, he uses it as motivation to keep pushing himself. He talks about staying connected to the streets and not losing touch with his roots, even as he rises to fame. He also references his own growth as an artist, comparing himself to Socrates and embracing his unique perspective on hip-hop.


At the heart of the song is Chiddy's determination to succeed despite the odds. He talks about facing criticism and disbelief, but he refuses to let that stop him from pursuing his dreams. The chorus echoes this sentiment, with lines like "I face you to prove you wrong" and "this time it's gonna be different than the last time." Ultimately, "Decline" is a song about resilience and perseverance, and the power of belief in oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

They waitin' for that decline
People are eagerly waiting for my downfall


Pray that I lose my mind
They hope I go insane and lose my grip on reality


They never want me to shine
They don't want me to succeed and become more popular


But I observe that
But I notice their behavior and remain vigilant


Trouble I will serve that
If anyone tries to harm me, I will retaliate


Ear to the streets
I am always aware of what is happening in the world


Never will I give the curve back
I won't give up despite the obstacles I face


Still movin' at a velocity
I'm still going fast and strong


Still sensing the animosity
I still feel the hatred directed toward me


Hate mail is what they send me
They send me messages filled with hatred and vitriol


But I separate letters like an apostrophe
I ignore the negativity and focus on the positive


Colossally, didn't come the same must of had two angles
I came into the game differently, with a unique perspective


He was isosceles
The person I'm referring to had a different approach


But now I'm Socrates
Now, I am wise like the philosopher Socrates


With philosophies
I have a set of ideas and beliefs about the world


I'm in my tree house please don't bother me
I need my privacy to focus on my music


And now it's lookin' like hella-smoke
Things are looking really good for me


Under aid they lettin' me pass the velvet rope
People are now treating me with more respect and allowing me access to exclusive places


And it's like getting reckless
I'm feeling brave and daring


Feeling like a lone star Texas
I feel like I'm standing out and representing who I am


Could you cheer for me when you see me?
Can you celebrate my success when you see me?


Had to follow my dreams and they cannot believe me
I had to pursue my passion even though others doubted me


But, see I need it for the cake I go
I need to make money to support myself


Like Tunday for the TV and the radio
Like Tunday, I want my music to be played on the radio and TV


Retro 80 flow
I have a classic 80s style to my music


Hood make it crazy though
My background and upbringing has influenced my music in a unique and wild way


Puttin' work with music made me lazy though
Although I've been working hard in music, it's also made me complacent


Why cause I couldn't write enough rhymes
I've struggled to come up with enough lyrics


They say hip-hop is dead we bring the vital signs
Some people believe that hip-hop is no longer relevant, but we're keeping it alive


Never trippin'
I'm never concerned or worried


I'm on a different grind
I'm pursuing a unique path to success


Bring slaughter to your houses
I have a fierce and aggressive style to my music


Young Nickonine
A reference to the rapper's nickname


See now tell whatcha get me wrong
Explain what you misunderstood about me


If I told you in the studio I met Solange
If I told you I had a chance to work with Solange, would you believe me?


If I said I command it like it's the Pentagon
If I said I'm in control like the Pentagon, would you believe me?


Hatin' on even on the roof I'm upper echelon
Even when people hate on me, I'm still successful and at the top


But still forever we shine
I'll always shine and be successful


Turn negative to positive I never decline
I always turn negative situations into something positive and never give up


Uh-huh I know what's on your mind
I know what you're thinking


You don't think were gonna shine
You don't believe we will be successful


I face you to prove you wrong
I challenge you to show you that you're wrong


Thought I was week I tell you I am getting strong
Although some people thought I was weak, I'm actually getting stronger


This time it's gonna be different than the last time
Things will be better this time around


I swear I'm gonna turn from a hobby and a pastime
I promise to take my music more seriously and make it a career


Tomorrow gonna be better than today (yeah)
Things will improve over time


This will wash the pain away
Success will make the struggles and hardships worth it




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@nikoweissig3310

I come back to this one every 3 or 4 months. Absolute banger

@draketoto3576

Most slept on song of all time

@hirokidabar4655

Doesn't corrupt people enough, can't play it on the radio now

@mimixo

I really think Xaphoon Jones outdone himself on this track!!!!! The beat is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

@corniglious

This beat is unbelievable.

@willieXDrocks

I love all these beats xaphoon makes. And Chiddy goes in on whatever. Sickest duo rap group ever.

@grahamsalkeld358

2023

@chapoloco5947

remind me of first semester of college turning 21. good old times

@kwameadansi9106

love this song

@MyLowK22

Takes me tf back

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