Drapetomania Lyrics – Chance the Rapper

Drapetomania Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: Chance the Rapper]
Here Chance is coming in with confidence, saying he can’t be controlled by police or singerity, the only thing they can make him do is die. He paints a picture of wealth, bragging about carrying so much money that it makes him limp like a pimp. He shouts out a girl from the neighborhood who has charm and beauty, showing love to the women around him. Then he switches to guns, giving them playful nicknames, almost like they are characters in his life—some are hard to get, some are hard to find, and some are hard to miss. He’s dressed for the club, carrying his weapon like it’s part of him, and dealing with drunk women trying to touch and kiss him. In the chaos of the club, everyone acts wild, so he acts even wilder, making it clear he’s unpredictable. A girl wants him to talk to her in a crazy way, and when he responds with nonsense, she’s into it. The verse ends with an intimate scene where she wants to be lifted, laid down, and held tight, mixing playful energy with sensuality. He wraps up with a playful image of dancing and getting one more chance to enjoy the night to the fullest.

[Chorus: Chance the Rapper]
This hook is all about letting loose without holding back. Repeating “go crazy” makes it feel like a chant, telling everyone to stop overthinking and just dive into the chaos, fun, and reckless energy around them.

[Verse 2: BabyChiefDoIt]
Here BabyChiefDoIt starts by sharing a story about meeting someone online who tricked him with fake looks, but he still went ahead with it because he’s living reckless. He brags about his talent, saying no one his age or older can touch his level, and he’s aiming to be one of the greatest. He’s not into fake industry talk—he wants money, not empty words. Even when warned about a woman, he admits he ignored the advice and regrets it, but it’s too late. He reveals the betrayal of finding out someone he trusted wasn’t real, comparing it to learning a dog was actually a cat. He shows loyalty to his crew, calling for freedom for friends while showing anger at enemies, police, and snitches. Violence is described bluntly, with his gun ready to fire and people falling flat, turning an enemy into a trophy. He mixes dark humor with wordplay, comparing women’s skills and lack of smarts, and showing how senseless deaths keep happening. He’s broke but playful, making it rain with coins instead of bills. Life is compared to tic-tac-toe, with moves and risks shaping every decision. He describes chaos in a room full of shooters, with people diving to the floor, while he walks through unfazed. A woman annoys him, and he dismisses her. Finally, he flips back to being treated like royalty, with a woman feeding him grapes and catering to him, ending the verse in a mix of arrogance, danger, and raw lifestyle.

[Chorus: Chance the Rapper]
The repeated chant once again drives home the theme of pure chaos and release. It’s like an anthem for living without rules, telling everyone to match the wild energy and keep pushing it further.

[Verse 3: Chance the Rapper]
Chance mixes flexing with rebelliousness here. He talks about expensive gifts like Tiffany’s, but also stashing money in a shoebox, showing both luxury and street ways of saving. He honors Tupac, admiring his boldness and rebellious spirit. His guns, jewelry, and chains all carry symbolic names and statements, like calling one “Thug Life” and wearing a chain that rejects ice, mocking trends. He brags about his diamonds shining crazy and his girlfriend calling him crazy in a loving way. Rules and judgment from society don’t affect him; he insists he’ll keep doing what he wants regardless. He believes women will always be drawn to him, while haters will criticize. The verse circles back to a playful and intimate vibe, where a woman wants to be lifted and held again, ending with that same Rush Hour dance energy.

[Chorus: Chance the Rapper]
This final hook repeats the idea of throwing caution away and embracing madness. It keeps the energy high, reminding listeners to stay wild, unpredictable, and fully locked into the chaotic vibe.