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Childish Gambino feat. Chance the Rapper Lyrics

Chance, acid rapper, soccer, hacky sacker
Chance is a rapper who takes acid, and also enjoys playing soccer and hacky sack.

Cocky khaki jacket jacker
Chance wears a confident khaki jacket and enjoys stealing things.

Slap-happy faggot slapper, bah-nah
Chance is happy to hit people who he perceives as gay.

Iraqi rocket launcher
Chance references a destructive weapon often used by the military for violence.

Shake that Laffy Taffy, jolly raunchy rapper
Chance references a raunchy and humorous song called 'Laffy Taffy'.

Dang, dang, dang, skeet, skeet, skeet
Chance makes sexual noises and references in this line.

She do that thing for three retweets
Chance is referring to a woman who is willing to do sexual things for social media attention.

The album feel like '92
The album feels nostalgic for the era of 1992.

Now take that ball 'fore he three-peat
Chance is referencing basketball and telling someone to take the ball before another player gets three victories in a row.

Chance, ho, acid, cruising on that LSD
Chance is a promiscuous person who takes LSD and enjoys driving around while under the influence.

Asked Joseph about my deal
Chance is seeking advice from someone named Joseph about a business deal he is involved in.

He looked back said, 'Hell yeah, let's eat!'
Joseph was enthusiastic about Chance's deal and agreed to proceed with it.

This shit my favorite song, you just don't know the words
The song that Gambino and Chance are performing is one of their favorites, but the listener may not be familiar with the lyrics.

But I still fuck with you, you just ain't never heard
Even though the listener may not know the words to the song, Gambino and Chance still maintain a connection with them.

All my niggas hit that xan, and all my ladies 'bout that bag
Gambino and Chance's friends enjoy taking Xanax while their female acquaintances are interested in money and material possessions.

Young Rascal Flatts, young ass kid ass could rap
Gambino is referencing a band called Rascal Flatts, and describes himself as a young rapper with a lot of potential.

Fuck all the faculty, tobacco-packing acrobat
Gambino does not respect authority figures, and is known for his ability to pack and use tobacco products in a skillful way.

Back-to-back packin' bags back and forth with fifths of Jack
Gambino is frequently carrying around bags filled with bottles of Jack Daniel's whiskey.

Fourths of weed, I'm back to pack on hands
Gambino is carrying a lot of weed and is ready to distribute it to others.

With young Cletus to pat my back
Gambino has a friend named Cletus who supports him.

Real nigga with a nose ring, that's right
Gambino is a confident and authentic person who wears a nose ring as a symbol of his identity.

Just here to rap them songs
Gambino is primarily focused on rapping and making music.

Rag on my hair wrap, weed in Vegas, rockin' Vagabonds
Gambino is wearing a headwrap and has marijuana with him while staying in Las Vegas, and is also wearing shoes made by Vagabonds.

Sang a song, oh you don't know? What?
Gambino sang a song, but is surprised that the listener does not know the lyrics.

Hang with you, sip drank with you
Gambino enjoys spending time with the listener and drinking with them.

As long as I can sang with you like
Gambino wants to continue singing and connecting with the listener for as long as they would like to spend time together.

Niggas please be focused, that 'Bino, you know this
Gambino wants people to pay attention to him and recognize his work and name.

He rep the home of Sosas, you know I'm from that Zone 6
Gambino represents a place where people with the last name 'Sosa' are from, while also being from an area called Zone 6.

You know I rep that Stone shit, you know your 'hood is so clit
Gambino represents a group called 'Stone', while also referencing how well familiar with the listener's location.

As God as my witness, this Will Smith spit real shit
Gambino believes that God can confirm that he is speaking honestly, and comparing his lyrics to something Will Smith might write about.

I'mma be that, CG busy gettin', where the weed at?
Gambino is focused on his music career, while also looking for marijuana to smoke.

Bought your girl some new kneepads
Gambino is implying that he has had sexual relations with the listener's girlfriend, and bought her new kneepads as a result.

You're fuckin' with the Fifi bag
Gambino is saying that the listener is engaging in behavior associated with being a 'bag', which is a derogatory term for someone who is fake or shallow.

My stars, egad, she said, 'This my favorite song'
Gambino is surprised at how much the listener enjoys the song they are currently listening to.

'Hold my purse' now she on the floor, droppin' like it's hot
The listener's girlfriend is so excited about the song that she is dancing and dropping to the ground.

You blast this shit in Abercrombie when your work is finished
Gambino is saying that the listener likes to play the song loudly in a clothing store called Abercrombie & Fitch while they are finishing work.

Your mom won't play it in the car 'cause it's got cursing in it
The listener's mother disapproves of the song because it contains profanity.

Your boy like, 'I'm the one who showed you,' he want his percentage
The listener's friend is claiming that they are responsible for introducing them to the song, and therefore wants a share of the credit.

'Cause you were like: 'This ain't the nigga you said spittin', is it?'
The listener is questioning whether the person their friend introduced them to is actually the same artist who made the song they are currently listening to.

Two-step white dude's Harlem Shake
Gambino is describing a dance move called the 'Harlem Shake' being performed by a white person.

Why you laughing?
Gambino asks why the listener is laughing at the image he just described.

'Cause you Harlem Shake
The listener feels embarrassed and self-conscious because they were recently dancing the same way as the white person Gambino described.

I was never fake, I was just too good to be true
Gambino is saying that he has always been authentic, even if it was difficult for some people to believe.

That's acid rap, we killed the track
Gambino is proud of his style of music and how well he and Chance performed the song.

You had your chance, and 'Bino too
Gambino is saying that the listener had the opportunity to connect with him, but that opportunity has now passed.

I'm 'bout that jam, I'm 'bout that jam, I'm 'bout that jam, I'm 'bout that jam
The chorus of the song repeats several times, emphasizing the artist's love of jams and the song in particular.

This my jam, this my jam, this my jam, this my jam
The chorus of the song repeats several times, emphasizing the singer's love of jams and the song in particular.