Space & Time Lyrics – Chance the Rapper

Space & Time Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
He’s talking about how fast life changed for him, almost like he suddenly became a man overnight. He looks back at the home where he imagines building a family someday. After experiencing the world and accomplishing a lot, he feels bigger, stronger, and more confident. He’s eager for the people he cares about to see how much he’s grown.

[Chorus]
Here he’s saying that no matter where life takes you, time and space are always moving forward. Tomorrow isn’t something to waste because life is short and temporary. He compares his journey to a big mission, like Apollo, promising to come back. If someone feels hurt or lonely, they can look at the stars for comfort.

[Verse 2]
This part paints a picture of him being far from home, facing challenges that feel like battles on strange lands. He grew up quickly, made mistakes, and chased after things that weren’t always right for him. The mention of Penelope shows his longing for someone waiting back home, but temptations like sirens pulled him away. He admits to falling into distractions and losing himself, yet under the stars he reflects on his journey. Even though he hopes the person he loves will wait, deep down he knows it might be too much to ask.

[Chorus]
Again, he reminds us that life keeps moving with or without us. Time shouldn’t be wasted because it doesn’t belong to us forever. He promises to return after chasing his goals and encourages looking to the stars for strength and hope whenever the heart feels broken or lonely.

[Bridge]
Here he wonders if changing his behavior would ease the fears of the one he loves. He admits he was lost for a while but eventually found his way. He explains that he needed space to grow into himself and asks for love that doesn’t trap him. If love is real, it should allow freedom, not control.

[Verse 3]
He reflects on the scars he carries from his struggles, admitting they might look frightening, even to someone innocent like a child. He’s been gone too long and feels regret about it. Deep inside, he hopes there’s still room for him in the life he left behind, but he’s told it’s too late, as someone else has grown into that space.

[Chorus]
This time the words stress that space and time move on no matter what. He warns not to waste sorrow or chances, reminding that life is temporary. He mentions Chicago as a place of return, yet says the stars always held the other person’s heart, showing how distance and time don’t erase true feelings.

[Outro]
He circles back to asking if change would bring reassurance to the one he loves. After being lost, he says he’s found himself and needed time apart to grow. He asks for love that sets him free instead of holding him down. It’s a plea for acceptance of his flaws and growth while still wanting to be loved.