Chrome Lyrics – Shaboozey

Chrome Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The artist recalls a time when he had nothing but hope. He was broke and searching for spare change in the couch cushions. He packed up and left, reassuring his mother not to worry. He worked hard to turn things around, and now he’s living his dreams and has money to give away. The artist reflects on his transformation, moving from financial struggle to a place where he’s now achieving everything he once dreamed of. Despite his success, he still feels a connection to his past and the blues, an emotion that’s become overwhelming.

[Chorus]
In the chorus, the artist repeats his desire for everything to be “chrome,” symbolizing luxury and material wealth. The chrome represents a shiny, flawless surface, something that stands out. He now wants everything in his life to reflect this success, showing how his mindset and desires have shifted to craving more material goods and a lavish lifestyle.

[Verse 2]
Here, the artist boasts about the power and freedom his success has brought him. He can have anything he wants, from expensive things to traveling anywhere he pleases. He drives a big truck and wears expensive shoes, showing off his wealth. He doesn’t care about the cost of things anymore. Growing up in the country, he proudly carries his roots and the way he speaks, even as his life has drastically changed.

[Verse 3]
The artist is conflicted here. He mentions a cross on the table and bottles on the shelf, hinting at struggling with personal issues and perhaps using substances to cope. He feels like he’s drowning, lost in his problems. His material wealth and ice (jewelry) can’t help him with his emotional struggles, and he longs for relief. He looks back at the times when life was harder but now feels overwhelmed by his inner battles.

[Chorus]
The repeated chorus emphasizes the artist’s obsession with the idea of “chrome.” His desire for everything to be chrome symbolizes a need for external validation and luxury. He repeats it over and over, reflecting how this craving has become a central focus of his life. It shows his fixation on materialism, possibly as a way to fill an emptiness he feels inside.

[Outro]
In the outro, the artist returns to the same themes of his struggle and the use of material wealth to cope. The cross and bottles suggest he is still battling with his inner demons. He feels trapped in his own success, unable to escape the feelings of emptiness. The reference to ice and covering himself in it points to using luxury and distractions to numb the pain, while reflecting on how things have changed from when he was struggling.