"Same Drugs" is a song by American rapper Chance the Rapper, from his third mixtape '' Coloring Book'' (2016). It contains vocals from Eryn Allen Kane, and was produced by the Social Experiment members Peter CottonTale, Nico Segal, and Chance the Rapper himself, alongside

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and Francis and the Lights.

Background and lyrics

Despite the song's title, "Same Drugs" does not reference substance use. Chance the Rapper addressed this misconception directly via

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AMA session, Chance revealed that "Same Drugs" underwent approximately 20 different versions, describing it as the most challenging track to write. He also mentioned that an early version featured singer-songwriter

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. Later, he expressed regret over not including her collaboration, tweeting: The lyrics are characterized by themes of nostalgia, loss, and the passage of time, with references to the story of Peter Pan and its 1991 film adaptation ''

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Critical reception

"Same Drugs" was met with critical acclaim. Adriane Pontecorvo of ''

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'' wrote, "Layered with Peter Pan references, surreal puppet side characters, and marvelous guest vocalists, 'Same Drugs' is a masterpiece about growing up and growing apart." Tom Breihan of ''

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'' wrote, "'Same Drugs' is a spare, fragile R&B campfire singalong," describing it as "heart-wrenchingly lovely".

Music video

The official music video for "Same Drugs" was released on February 6, 2017, on

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. Directed by Jake Schreier, the video depicts Chance playing a piano alongside a puppet, reflecting the song's nostalgic tone. The video features an extended version of the song with additional vocal contributions from Eryn Allen Kane, Yebba,

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, Francis Starlite, and Macie Stewart.

Live performances

On December 17, 2016, Chance the Rapper performed "Same Drugs" and "Finish Line / Drown" on ''

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'', featuring guest vocals from Francis and the Lights and Noname, respectively.

Charts

Certifications

References

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