The World According To Chris
Riverdale Cast Lyrics

Guess what, ever since the world began
Since the beginning of time, there's been a pattern of people mistreating others.

Same plot, everyone's been dumping on their fellow man
Throughout history, people have been bullying and degrading each other.

Pounding people they feel better than
People often feel justified in hurting others who they perceive as inferior.

I hope you're taking notes 'cause
Take note, this is important.

You feel everyone deserves a shot
You are of the belief that everyone should be given a chance.

Get real, some of us have got it, girl
However, in reality, some people are better off than others.

And some got squat
Some people have little to nothing in comparison to others.

That's the truth, oh honey, like it or not
This is the harsh reality, even if it may be difficult for you to accept.

I hate to break it to you
I don't want to be the bearer of bad news.

My daddy taught me you get nowhere being nice
My father instilled in me the idea that being kind does not get you ahead.

So now I'm sharing his advice
And now I am passing on his belief.

Better to strike then get struck
It's better to act first than to be the one who is acted upon.

Better to screw then get screwed
It's better to take advantage of someone else before they take advantage of you.

You'd probably think it's bizarre
You may find this way of thinking odd.

And that's the way things are
But unfortunately, this is how the world works.

But that doesn't mean it has to be that way
However, just because things are this way, doesn't mean they have to stay this way.

What does it cost to be kind?
Being kind doesn't require much effort or expense.

Ew, what have you done with my best friend?
I don't recognize you anymore.

My daddy taught me who's on top and who's below
My father taught me the importance of hierarchy.

And now it's time I let you know
And now, it's my turn to teach you.

Better to punch than get punched
It's better to be the aggressor than to be the one who is attacked.

Better to burn than get burned
It's better to hurt others before they hurt you.

Learn that and you're gonna go far
Adopt this way of thinking and you will be successful.

'Cause that's the way things are
Because unfortunately, this is how the world works.

Ha-na na na na na na na na
A repeated nonsensical vocalization of music.

Let's party, people
Come on, let's have fun!

According to Chris
This is the perspective of Chris.

The world according to Chris
This is how Chris views the world.