The Return
Gifted Gifter's Holiday Tale: Chance The Rapper's Festive Return
Lyrics
Yo, it's the return of the, Gifted Gifter
Chance The Rapper is announcing his return as the Gifted Gifter.
The secret Santa grab bag sifter
Describing himself as someone who sifts through a grab bag as a secret Santa.
The Grinch, sled hangin' off the ledge deadlifter
References to the Grinch and lifting a sled off the ledge, metaphorically portraying strength.
The best thrifter, the tear jerker
Highlights his skill as a thrifter and ability to evoke emotional reactions.
The Santa's little help employee-of-the-year worker
Acknowledges his role as Santa's little helper, an exemplary employee.
The smile bringer, the joy inside the child lingers
Bringing smiles and lasting joy to children.
The boy inside the crowd proud, he's a loud singer
Expressing pride as a loud singer among the crowd.
The whole choir, the bow tier
Referring to the entire choir and his skill in tying bows.
The snowplow and the snow tires, the coat buyer
Describing various roles related to snow and winter, like snowplow operation and coat buying.
The, "Oh, you shouldn't have her," the Birkin bagger
Being appreciative of gifts, even luxury items like a Birkin bag.
The Gifted Rapper, they told me it's the thought that counts
Contrasting the importance of thoughtful gifts with the actual monetary value.
But really it's the count that matters
Emphasizing the significance of the actual count or quantity of gifts.
Accountin' hacker, bank amount countin' backwards a thousand smackers
Boasting about financial skills, counting large amounts backward like a hacker.
It's the return of Kris Kringle, the piss singles, that shit tingles
Return of Kris Kringle, playfully referencing Santa Claus.
Sendin' checks twice 'cause the name's on the list wrinkle
Sending checks twice, ensuring generosity reflected in the list of recipients.
My chips Pringle, my chips bingo
Personal reference to potato chips (Pringles) and bingo game.
My green mingle, your green mean slow
Comparing the speaker's financial prosperity (green) to others' slower progress.
It's the young born again, good hood ornament
Describing a rejuvenated self, born again, and ornamenting the hood positively.
With a little chicken like a Cornish hen, Amazon orderin'
Metaphorically small but valuable, like a Cornish hen, and referencing online shopping.
Cohiba importer of Evergreen water in
Importing high-quality cigars (Cohiba) and Evergreen water.
Wrappin' all night, will he ever bring the chorus in?
Wondering if he will bring the chorus into the song after wrapping gifts all night.
Fireplace bright like I threw ten menorahs in
Describing a bright fireplace with a reference to Hanukkah menorahs.
Ten more kinaras and whole fuckin' forest then
Increasing the festive atmosphere with references to Kinaras and a forest.
I buy the doll in the mall that the store is in
Purchasing a doll from a store in the mall for a gift.
I hide the presents in the dresser in the drawer it's in
Concealing gifts in a dresser drawer.
My dawg doin' moves, he said this shit is on the floor again
Reference to a friend involved in illicit activities and the risk of being caught.
Feds was on his trail but he got fifty names in Oregon
Highlighting the friend's evasion of the authorities with multiple identities.
I bought cases bigger than the suits that you see Lori in
Buying large quantities of products, possibly contrasting with someone like Lori.
James still sittin' but I'm sendin' a DeLorean
Referencing a friend named James, still involved in illegal activities but using a time-traveling DeLorean.
Look it's Mister Christmas Bonus
Identifying as the Christmas Bonus provider.
Mister Made His Brothers Bands, Mister Nicholas Jonas
Being instrumental in the success of his brothers' bands, referencing Nicholas Jonas.
Mister Big Cojones but bigger heart, that's where the homeless home is
Emphasizing a large heart despite having big cojones, with a concern for homelessness.
The Home Alone kid
Reference to the "Home Alone" movie, symbolizing independence.
It's the return of Kevin McCallister, the Swiss Mister
Comparing himself to Kevin McCallister from "Home Alone," portraying resourcefulness.
The Hot Chocolate Mixer that gets pictures
Being a warm and comforting presence, like a hot chocolate mixer that captures moments.
And big, big cousin misser, the quick fixer
Acknowledging a big cousin's absence and his role as a quick problem solver.
The Wizard of Oz, big blizzard, the big gifter
Referencing "The Wizard of Oz" and symbolizing a grand gift-giver, perhaps with a magical touch.
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