Chika’s debut EP on a major label, “Industry Games”, was released in 2020. She was a member of XXL’s Freshman Class of 2020, and was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2021 GRAMMYs.
Truth or Dare
Chika Lyrics
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New clothes, new drip
Stay fly, take trips
Just grind, no tips
Don't cry, make hits
All net, no bricks
Fuck facts, just spit
No time, clock tick (be honest)
New clothes, new drip (go ahead and be honest)
Stay fly, take trips
Just grind, no tips (might as well keep it honest)
Don't cry, make hits (you want it, you got it)
All net, no bricks (truth or dare, just be honest)
Fuck facts, just spit
No time, clock tick, yeah
This ain't no cap for no app
Nigga, tell me the truth
'Cause when we in person, you swear that you hurtin'
So what your TL 'bout to do?
Niggas be hella uncouth, you ain't found no one to listen
But you know 'bout twelve that'll shoot
Most of them yessin' in hopes of the blessing
That one day you gon' let them step in the booth, huh
We both know that shit's a lie, uh (lie)
Loyalty look like a bribe, uh (bribe)
You know the industry cold
And so you gon' do what it takes to survive
Meanin' you'll call me at any odd hour to vent
But don't never reach out to say hi
Maybe that worked for a fan who don't know that they dope
But not me, nigga, I'm twenty-five, huh
Maybe I've gotten too old and
Maybe the magic has died, uh
Maybe I learned that a hero
Was only amazin' before I could fly, uh
Maybe my wings are a threat
So you keepin' me close in case you take a dive, uh
And maybe I love you too much to go harder
Or worse, I'm afraid we alike
New house, new whip
New clothes, new drip
Stay fly, take trips
Just grind, no tips
Don't cry, make hits
All net, no bricks
Fuck facts, just spit
No time, clock tick (be honest)
New house, new whip
New clothes, new drip (go ahead and be honest)
Stay fly, take trips
Just grind, no tips (might as well keep it honest)
Don't cry, make hits (you want it, you got it)
All net, no bricks (truth or dare, just be honest)
Fuck facts, just spit
No time, clock tick
I'll dare myself to be real without fear
That I'll say too much, fuck it, I'm sensitive
Then I get mad, I get passive, sarcastic
I know that I play too much, might hit the J too much
Sue me, I'm human and flawed, I am fluent
A hot-headed bitch tearful bitch, damn it, I'm humid
I stay stackin' ammo, I know I won't use it
A secret's a key and I'm likely to lose it
Oh, chaos? I choose it, I'm bored with the regular
Even my psychotic episodes scheduled
How I get everything I ever wanted
But I still be green? Might as well call me Elphaba
Even the deadlines be too much for me
And I'm only productive with shrooms in my tea
And I'm perfectly fine with neglectin' my needs
I'm a slave to the mental shit nobody see, yeah
I think this shit's gotten old (old)
I'm only here for the vibes (yeah, yeah)
Bored of complainin', I'm told that I'm drainin'
Depression? I'll keep it inside (yeah)
Nowadays, music about a few seconds
That make you sway from side to side (yeah)
Why am I thinkin' so much 'bout my lyrics?
For real, I'm just wastin' my time (yeah)
Lately, I don't pay attention
The rap shit is really a waste of my time, yeah (yeah, yeah)
Homies fell off 'cause they thought it would come overnight
They was scared of the grind
This loyalty shit is fictitious now
Only see you when bottles and bitches out
And you do so much dick-eatin'
Can't really tell if you flex for the hoes or the niggas now
Ho, how do you feel me now? Cry me a river now
I wish ninety percent of these rappers
Would go get a job application and fill it out (fill it out, man)
Kinda funny the same niggas that I was hatin'
Is callin' my enemies snitches now
Man, this shit write itself, I don't script it out
Brand new Porsche 911, I kit it out (yeah)
I was rollin' but picture me pimpin' now (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Cry me a river now, peace to the game
Rhyme still kill in the streets for the game
But lately I've been chillin' with my kids
'Cause a nigga 'bout to live
Then be six feet deep for the game
Niggas goin' six feet deep for the fame
End up in six by six for the clout
A nigga gotta stay ten toes down
So kill all the rest, let the real niggas out
Fuck police, let a real nigga breathe
Every day, they wanna see another nigga bleed (yeah)
So how I'm supposed to act when I'm Black in traffic
And they tryna wack me and I'm down on my knees?
Niggas goin' six feet deep for the cheese
End up in six by six for the clout
A nigga gotta stay ten toes down
So kill all the rest, let my real niggas out
Let my real niggas out for sho' (be honest)
New house, new whip
New clothes, new drip (go ahead and be honest)
Stay fly, take trips
Just grind, no tips (might as well keep it honest)
Don't cry, make hits (you want it, you got it)
All net (Truth or dare, to be honest)
Fuck facts, just spit
No time, clock tick
The lyrics of Chika's song "TRUTH OR DARE" delve into various themes, highlighting the artist's perception of the music industry, her struggles with mental health, and her desire for authenticity and honesty. The song starts off with a display of material success, boasting about a new house, new car, new clothes, and a luxurious lifestyle. However, the repeated emphasis on being honest and keeping it real contradicts this idea of surface-level achievements and urges listeners to look beyond the facade.
Chika then critiques the superficiality and disloyalty prevalent in the industry. She calls out individuals who present themselves as struggling and vulnerable on social media but fail to offer genuine connection or support in real life. There is a sense of disillusionment with the notion of fame and the sacrifices one has to make to survive in such an environment.
Chika also reflects on her own struggles and vulnerabilities. She acknowledges her flaws, sensitivity, and occasional passiveness. Through a series of questions and introspective thoughts, she ponders whether she has lost her magic or if she has become too attached to someone who may be hindering her growth.
The song also touches on Chika's mental health challenges, referencing her hot-headedness, playing too much, and being prone to secrecy. She admits to neglecting her needs and feeling trapped by the invisible battles she faces in her own mind.
Ultimately, Chika expresses her dissatisfaction with the state of the rap industry and its focus on shallow themes and catchy hooks. She feels that she is wasting her time overthinking her lyrics and that there is a lack of authenticity in the music being produced. The song concludes with a powerful call for realness and freedom from societal expectations, particularly for Black individuals who face systemic oppression and violence on a daily basis.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Cohen, Carron Mitchell, Jane Chika Oranika, Derek Dixie, Peder Losnegard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheDbrice
Protect Chika at all costs. With women artists like Chika, it really makes it hard for me to understand how artists like Sexy Red, or the City Girls are hitting at all. Women need to support these real lyricists and quit exalting the garbage that's out here that got y'all thotted out and worthless frfr. Thank you Chika for giving us dope hip hop. Real lyrics. Real skill. Real talent. And you do it with such class. Appreciated 🙏🏽
@vocabularyspillsimill
CHIKA never disappoints. TBR it don't matter if it's dope or not to me, I'm just thankful CHIKA dropping art. Appreciate the effort and luv.
@knandii4247
Chika deserves her flowers! Love the album, love the new visuals. 🔥👏🏾
@Tonetone1400
Chika too lyrical , underrated and a real storyteller 🔥💯‼️
@maiconmarques343
Muito sucesso guerreiro e guerreira sou fa de vocês
@oumyfromtheblock7342
Lyricist may not go viral, but they have people that really connect with their music and that shit is priceless
@ch70
Good to see you back!! Hope youre feeling well 🙂 I know there are haters out there, but you have an enormous number of people who are on your side, cheering you on & wishing you nothing but the best.
@pudgeluv8
Chika is underrated for sure! So needed in the age of low vibe music being pushed to the masses! I can hear and understand EVERY WORD & the message!👏🏼👏🏼☮️🙏🏽
@dracoslayer537
This song is unbelievably good!🔥🔥Chika really is talented, like REAL TALENT
@squidniesha
I love this song. I love the artistic vision. I think Chika incorporated her Nigerian background, if I'm not mistaken, correct? I love Freddie's inclusion. Chika looks so beautiful.