G Herbo is back to his roots with “1 Chance,” a standout track from his eagerly awaited album “Lil Herb,” set to drop on November 7, 2025. This song marks a reflective chapter, diving deep into G Herbo’s personal journey from the streets of Chicago to rising hip-hop stardom, encapsulating themes of resilience, ambition, and the harsh realities that shaped him.
“1 Chance” echoes the raw, unfiltered storytelling that G Herbo has been known for since his early days as Lil Herb. With its gritty lyricism and heartfelt delivery, the track explores the idea that life offers one shot to make it or break it, a motto that has fueled Herbo’s relentless grind. Musically, it blends classic drill influences with more matured, soulful production, showcasing the evolution of a rapper who’s grown wiser but never lost his edge.
The track is part of “Lil Herb,” G Herbo’s latest album that fans have been buzzing about. The album connects directly to his origins, underlined by a tracklist full of intense, introspective moments balanced with sharper street anthems. The project highlights collaborations and personal growth, situating “1 Chance” as a centerpiece that sets the tone for the album’s narrative arc.
Coming from a career marked by vulnerability and fierce honesty, “1 Chance” symbolizes G Herbo’s ongoing evolution—not only as a rapper but as a storyteller dedicated to shedding light on struggles both personal and communal. This release also arrives at a time when he’s cementing his presence as a voice of the Chicago drill scene and the broader hip-hop community with each powerful drop.
Dive into the 1 Chance lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other tracks from “Lil Herb” for more of G Herbo’s authentic, street-honed storytelling.
| Lead Vocals | G Herbo |
| Songwriter | G Herbo |
| Music Producer | C-Sick & Caleb Bryant |
| Label | Machine Entertainment Group & Republic Records |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
| Release Date | November 7, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Machine Entertainment Group & Republic Records |
Lyrics of 1 Chance by G Herbo
[Intro]
(You Get One Chance In It) Uh
Big G Herbo, Lil Herb (Yeah)
I Beat All This Shit, But I Still Carry It With Me, For Real, Man
What You Know About Sleep Paralysis?
Wakin’ Up Out Your Sleep Back-to-back ’cause You Havin’ Nightmares
Had ’bout Four Of ’em Today (You Get One Shot, Don’t Miss)
Couldn’t Even Go To Sleep For A Hour Straight (I Don’t Give A F**k What They Said To You)
That’s No Bap, I Ain’t Lyin’ To You (C-Sick, No Bap)
[Verse 1]
I Ain’t Runnin’ From This Shit, I Ain’t Tuckin’ My Tail
I Ain’t Duckin’ From No Opps, Only Duckin’ A Cell
I Swear To God, I Was Twelve, Started Throwin’ Up L’s (L)
By The Time I’m Fourteen, One Of My Brothers Got Killed (Damn)
Like What Else For Me To Do But Get The F**k In The Field? (Let’s Get It)
Couldn’t Make My Mama Cry, I Started Clutchin’ The Steel
He Got A Dub, I Was Just A Teen, F**kin’ With Gill
Already Did Fifteen, He Like F**k His Appeal
What You Know ’bout Old Guns Jammin’ Up On The Drill?
(What You Know ’bout It?)
What You Know ’bout Using Bleach ’cause You Got Blood In Your Nails?
(What You Know ’bout It? For Real)
What You Know ’bout Gettin’ Shot At Thirty Times And Live
(What You Know ’bout It?)
What You Know ’bout Comin’ Back ’cause You Got Somethin’ To Sell?
(What You Know ’bout It? Let’s Get It)
What You Know ’bout Takin’ Risks? You Got A Kite In The Mail
(What You Know ’bout It?)
What You Know ’bout Prayin’ To God? Still Might Go To Hell
(What You Know ’bout It? Damn)
What You Know ’bout Anything? (Nigga)
What You Know ’bout Dope Lines? Gotta Serve Twenty Fiends (What You Know?)
What You Know About Seeing Real Vivid Shit, But It’s A Dream? (What You Know?)
Just To Get Rich, I Had To Shine A Penny Clean (Uh, Yeah)
Every Day On Hits, We Made Movies, Many Scenes (Many)
Really Had Knowledge, Could’ve Been Plenty Things
Could’ve Been A Lawyer Or A Doctor, Or A Scholar
Ended Up In Robin Jeans, Poppin’ Up My Collar
Ended Up On 79Th And Essex, Chasin’ Dollars (Uh)
Ended Up Disappointin’ My Mother And My Father (For Real)
Then I Chose Rap, After That, Started Makin’ Commas
For Real, 2025, Nigga Worth Thirty Mil’
I Know How It Happened, Though
I Had Love For My Brothers, Couldn’t Hop In Traffic, Though
All Summer Long, We Was Lettin’ Automatics Go
Had To Force My Real Dogs To Take Other Avenues (Uh)
It Ain’t ’bout This, We Gettin’ Money Out Of Music
F**k Gang Shit, Got A Brain, Gotta Use It (Use It)
And You Can’t Lose It (Can’t Lose)
[Chorus]
You Get One Chance In It (One Chance In It)
You Got One Chance In This Shit (You Got Chance In This Shit)
Only One Chance (Only One Chance)
Can’t Be With The Devil Dancing And Shit (Nah)
You Got One Life, One Niche (One Niche)
You Get One Shot, Don’t Miss (Don’t Miss)
I Don’t Give A F**k What They Said To You (What They Said To You)
Ain’t No Second Chance In This Shit
[Verse 2]
Had To Make A Way ’cause I’ll Be Damned A Statistic (Nah)
Franchise Player From The Stands And The Benches
Giant Heart, That’s Me, F**k Feet And Inches
Out Here Chasin’ Riches, Give A F**k ’bout Bitches (F**k ’em)
Niggas Out Here Trippin’, Free Lance In This Shit
Put The Fam First ’cause Ain’t No Friends In This Shit (No)
Trauma In My Heart, I’m Still Payin’ For This Shit (Yeah)
I Done Really Lost My Real Mans To This Shit (No Bap)
I Already Lost My Lil’ Brother To This Shit (No Bap)
Every Time I’m Talkin’ To My Grams, It Get Wicked
Ptsd, I Gotta Drink Just To Kick It
Prayin’ I Don’t Crash ’cause The Lamb’ Worth A Ticket (Skrrt)
So Much Bloodshed, Probably Nothin’ That Could Fix It
F**k It, Then I’m Ridin’ ’til I’m Dyin’, Ain’t No Mixin’
If We Go To War, Up The Score, We Keep Blitzin’
President, I Ended 74 Like I’m Nixon (F**k Black Mob)
You Get It?
[Chorus]
You Get One Chance In It (One Chance In It)
You Got One Chance In This Shit (You Got Chance In This Shit)
Only One Chance (Only One Chance)
Can’t Be With The Devil Dancing And Shit (Nah)
You Got One Life, One Niche (One Niche)
You Get One Shot, Don’t Miss (Don’t Miss)
I Don’t Give A F**k What They Said To You (What They Said To You)
Ain’t No Second Chance In This Shit (Chance In This Shit)
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