Meaning and Lyrics of All My Friends (feat. Tinashe & Chance the Rapper) by Snakehips

Song Lyrics meaning of All My Friends (feat. Tinashe & Chance the Rapper) by Snakehips

About Snakehips

Snakehips is a British electronic music duo consisting of Oliver Lee and James Carter. Formed in London in 2012, the pair quickly made waves in the electronic music scene with their unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and future bass.

Known for their catchy melodies and collaborations with high-profile artists, Snakehips shot to international fame with their 2015 hit single “All My Friends” featuring Tinashe and Chance the Rapper. The track, which showcases their signature sound of smooth vocals layered over infectious beats, became a global sensation and peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.

Since their breakthrough, Snakehips has continued to release a string of successful singles and EPs, collaborating with artists like Zayn Malik, MØ, and Anderson .Paak. Their production style, characterized by lush synths, crisp percussion, and soulful vocals, has solidified their position as one of the most exciting acts in contemporary electronic music.

While maintaining a relatively low public profile, Snakehips has become a fixture on the festival circuit, performing at major events like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Glastonbury. Their ability to seamlessly blend genres and create infectious, dance-floor-ready tunes has earned them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim in the electronic music world.

Meaning of All My Friends (feat. Tinashe & Chance the Rapper) by Snakehips

“All My Friends” by Snakehips featuring Tinashe & Chance the Rapper is an insightful and introspective song that delves into themes of loneliness, self-destructive behavior, and the desire for connection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of individuals caught in a cycle of partying, drinking, and seeking solace in temporary escapes.

The song opens with Tinashe acknowledging feelings of isolation and vulnerability, juxtaposed against the chaotic and frenetic energy of the environment she finds herself in. The imagery of being surrounded by vultures and cannibals suggests a sense of danger and predatory nature in her social circle. She grapples with the bitterness of past experiences and the fleeting nature of relationships, indicated by the reference to burning love with the lips of another.

The chorus, sung by Tinashe and Snakehips, captures the essence of the song’s theme as they express a sense of disillusionment with the party scene and the emptiness that accompanies it. The repetition of the line “All my friends are wasted” highlights the state of emotional and physical exhaustion that comes with the excessive lifestyle depicted in the song.

Chance the Rapper’s verse introduces a new perspective, portraying the consequences of substance abuse and the struggle to find meaning amidst the chaos. He criticizes the superficiality of societal norms and the allure of escapism through drugs and alcohol. His reference to the prescription drug NZT from the movie “Limitless” serves as a metaphor for seeking artificial highs and temporary relief.

The bridge and pre-chorus by Tinashe and Chance the Rapper further emphasize the feelings of loneliness and desperation for connection. The imagery of angels sleeping on shoulders and vultures circling symbolize the internal conflicts and external pressures faced by the individuals in the song.

Overall, “All My Friends” serves as a poignant commentary on the pitfalls of seeking fulfillment in hedonistic pursuits and the importance of genuine relationships and self-reflection. Through its raw and emotive lyrics, the song invites listeners to contemplate the implications of their choices and the nature of their relationships, highlighting the universal struggles of loneliness and the quest for belonging.

Lyrics of All My Friends (feat. Tinashe & Chance the Rapper) by Snakehips

Intro: Tinashe
Uh-huh, hoo

Verse 1: Tinashe
We open with the vultures, kissing the cannibals
Sure, I get lonely, when I'm the only
Only human in the heaving heat of the animals
Bitter, brown salt, stinging on my tongue, ah
Heart will not waver, heart will not wait its turn
It will beat, it will burn, burn
Burn your love into the ground with the lips of another
Do you get lonely? Sure, I get lonely sometimes

Chorus: Tinashe & Snakehips
All my friends are wasted
And I hate this club
Man, I drink too much
Another Friday night I've wasted
My eyes are black and red
I'm crawling back to your bed

Verse 2: Chance the Rapper
I hate the bar (IGH!)
Pharmacy addict, hear the Wall Street traffic
Took the car (IGH!)
We reinvent the wheel just to fall asleep at it—skrrrt!
Crash on the floor, catch the z-z-z's (Hunh)
Popping the polar opposite of NZT (Hunh)
Hip-hop and the propaganda say they name-brand (Name-brand)
But I done seen how the *censored* did my main man (Main man)
The nights we won't remember are the nights we won't remember (IGH!)
I'll be gone 'til November, all my city call for Simba (IGH!)
Dreams are made for cages, n***a, lions are for real
n***a, dying is for real, n****s dying off of pills (Woo!)
n***a, fridays are for chill and I escaped the treachery
I just had to rest-in-peace the recipe
The rest of us are prayin' that the sand will leave a tan
If you're up right now, hope you hear what I'm saying
Hope you hear what I'm saying

Chorus: Tinashe & Snakehips
All my friends are wasted
And I hate this club
Man, I drink too much
Another Friday night I've wasted
My eyes are black and red (Woo!)
I'm crawling back to your bed

Bridge: Tinashe
Do you get lonely? Sure, I get lonely, some nights
When the angels on my shoulder slumber and I'm stuck here
With the vultures, hissing and circling
You didn't call me (Call me, call me, call me)

Pre-Chorus: Tinashe & Chance the Rapper
Ooh, I'm crawling, crawling
Crawling back to you (IGH!)

Chorus: Tinashe & Snakehips, Chance the Rapper, & All
All my friends are wasted (All my friends are wasted)
And I hate this club
Man, I drink too much (Too much, I drink too much)
Another Friday night I've wasted
My eyes are black and red
I'm crawling back to your bed
All my friends are wasted (All my friends are wasted)
And I hate this club
Man, I drink too much
Another Friday night I've wasted
My eyes are black and red
I'm crawling back to your bed

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Discography Snakehips

never worry - deluxe

Release: 2023-07-28
Label: Helix Records
Popularity: 👏
1. Sometimes… (with Daya & Earthgang)
2. Deal With It (with Kilo Kish)
3. Empty (with Nicole Millar)
4. Whenever U Call
5. Pretty Girls (with MadeinTYO)
6. WATER. (with Bryce Vine)
7. All Around The World (with Duckwrth)
8. Sumthin Crazy (with Rochelle Jordan)
9. Show Me The Money (with Tkay Maidza)
10. Moncler (That Switch) (with AG Club)
11. Solitude (with BIA & Lucky Daye)
12. Who’s Gonna Love You Tonight (with Tinashe)
13. My Body // Your Body (with Muni Long)
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never worry

Release: 2023-05-05
Label: Helix Records
Popularity: 👏👏
1. Sometimes… (with Daya & Earthgang)
2. Deal With It (with Kilo Kish)
3. Empty (with Nicole Millar)
4. Whenever U Call
5. Pretty Girls (with MadeinTYO)
6. WATER. (with Bryce Vine)
7. All Around The World (with Duckwrth)
8. Sumthin Crazy (with Rochelle Jordan)
9. Show Me The Money (with Tkay Maidza)
10. Moncler (That Switch) (with AG Club)
11. Solitude (with BIA & Lucky Daye)
12. Who’s Gonna Love You Tonight (with Tinashe)
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