Genius Meanings
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BROCKHAMPTON – WEIGHT
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“WEIGHT” is a track where each verse gives a glimpse into the “weight,” and inner-demons, that each member of the band has been carrying since becoming famous. They explore the
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BROCKHAMPTON Photographer Ashlan Grey Addresses “WEIGHT” Lyrics About Self-Harm
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“’Cause I’m still worried ’bout when Ashlan finna put the razor down.”
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BROCKHAMPTON – WEIGHT OF THE WORLD*
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Lyrics from snippet / [Chorus: Joba] / Always stay by me, amen / [?] pass me again / The weight of the world rests on my shoulders / Day by day, only getting older / First they
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BROCKHAMPTON (Ft. Ryan Beatty) – TAKE ME BACK*
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[Lyrics from Snippet] / The weight on my shoulders / I just can't get over / He won't take me back / But he still got my heart / The weight on my shoulders / I just can't get over
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BROCKHAMPTON – STAR
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This song was teased via BROCKHAMPTON’s Twitter on May 29, 2017. The track was confirmed for release the next night via Kevin Abstract’s Twitter.
Each verse is riddled with movie
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BROCKHAMPTON – CRUCIFY ME
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[Chorus: Joba] / Crucify me, amen / Brutalize me again / The weight of the world rests on my shoulder / Day by day, only getting older / Perfect timing, I guess / Let's rewind and
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Kevin Abstract Opens Up About Ameer Vann & BROCKHAMPTON Drama On “Corpus Christi”
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“I wonder if Ameer think about me, or what he think about me.”
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BROCKHAMPTON – DEARLY DEPARTED
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“DEARLY DEPARTED” features vocal contributions from four of the six BROCKHAMPTON vocalists.
The track focuses on the topics of loss and the trauma that comes with it, whether it
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BROCKHAMPTON – FILM
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{Verse 1: Joba} / I clench both sides of my bed just to get a grip / Cause my head spins / I saw you post a pic with your friend, just a friend / I'm convinced they could love you
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BROCKHAMPTON – HOTTIE
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On the ninth track of SATURATION III, BROCKHAMPTON embraces the uncertainty of their place in the world. Each member shares their own experience of dealing with the heavy weight of
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BROCKHAMPTON – SUGAR
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“SUGAR” features vocal performances from four of the six vocal members of the group. The song also features a vocal contribution from American alternative singer Ryan Beatty.
On
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BROCKHAMPTON – THUG LIFE
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“THUG LIFE” is the second track on iridescence and serves as a polarizing transition from “NEW ORLEANS”. The band has shown their appreciation for legendary rapper 2Pac, by naming
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BROCKHAMPTON – J'OUVERT
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“J'OUVERT” is the tenth track on iridescence. The song premiered alongside a music video that follows the thermal aesthetic of the album. The song was the first and only single
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BROCKHAMPTON – GOD BLESS YOU
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[Verse 1: Kevin Abstract] / They split my world into pieces, I ain't heard from my nieces / I been feeling defeated, like I'm the worst in the boyband / I ain't sleep in some
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BROCKHAMPTON – RENTAL
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The concept of “RENTAL” is that of a person feeling as though their relationships are only ever temporary and that they regrettably never end up with something that will last or be
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BROCKHAMPTON – SAN MARCOS
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“SAN MARCOS” references the boyband’s beginnings in San Marcos, Texas, and how their wish to leave their past behind to begin again, similar to how they started back in San Marcos.
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BROCKHAMPTON – TONYA
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“TONYA” is the fourteenth track on BROCKHAMPTON’s fourth studio album iridescence. The title and concept of the song are based on the award-winning film I, Tonya, which shares
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BROCKHAMPTON – FABRIC (Draft)
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[Verse 1: Kevin Abstract] / Yeah, I can't sleep like I used to / The world will try to tell you who you are before you get to / Explain yourself, your thoughts / Your motives and
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brakence – veldt
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[Chorus] / Wait / They tell me I’m way too manic / Too busy stannin' BROCKHAMPTON and killin' choruses / I don’t needa retort / You should consider uppin' your standards / Or grab
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Kevin Abstract (Ft. Dominic Fike, Jack Antonoff & Ryan Beatty) – Crumble
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“Crumble” is a soft ballad that expresses various pressures and difficulties of life.
Although there were no features listed, producer Jack Antonoff was featured on the hook
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BROCKHAMPTON (Ft. JPEGMAFIA) – CHAIN ON
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“CHAIN ON” was first released during the band’s summer 2020 stream series TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES as “chain on / hold me,” alongside “fishbone”. The track features vocal
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BROCKHAMPTON – SOMETHING ABOUT HIM
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“SOMETHING ABOUT HIM” is an ode to Kevin Abstract’s long-term boyfriend Jaden Walker. The robot vocals on the track are reminiscent of the Radiohead track “Kid A”, from the album
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Blood Orange Talks About Working With Justine Skye, BROCKHAMPTON’s Joba & Arca On “Take It Back”
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Dev Hynes said he’s leaned on Joba for emotional support recently.
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BROCKHAMPTON – VIVID
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“VIVID” is one of the more hard-hitting tracks on iridescence. One definition of the word “vivid” is having a very high degree of saturation. The title of the track could be in
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BROCKHAMPTON – SOMETHING CHANGED IN TEXAS
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[Intro: Kevin Abstract] / Oooh, way, oooh, way / I know you don't fuck with me / [Verse 1: Kevin Abstract] / Somethin' changed in Texas, guess I missed the message / Look, I missed
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BROCKHAMPTON – DISTRICT
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“DISTRICT” maintains the focus of materialism as a measure for the group’s increasing fame and success. The song also upholds the introspective outlook on depression, loneliness
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Read All The Lyrics To Kevin Abstract’s New Album ‘Arizona Baby’
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It’s the rapper’s first solo project since ‘American Boyfriend’ in 2016.
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BROCKHAMPTON – FABRIC
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“FABRIC” serves as the grand finale to the album. It’s one of the many serious toned songs that speak on the band’s personal problems.
Kevin opens up the song with his issues with
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BROCKHAMPTON – NEW ORLEANS
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“NEW ORLEANS” serves as the intro-track to BROCKHAMPTON’s fourth studio album, iridescence.
Recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studio in London, and produced by bearface, Jabari
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BROCKHAMPTON – HONEY
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“HONEY” is the eleventh track on BROCKHAMPTON’s fourth studio album iridescence. The track samples Beyoncé’s 2011 hit “Dance for You” and, interestingly, also samples “BUMP,” the
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BROCKHAMPTON – LOOPHOLE
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“LOOPHOLE” is the eighth track on iridescence. The track serves as a short interlude, consisting of a lush string arrangement, and a sample from a 2016 Cam'ron interview. Cam'ron
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Genius Traducciones al Español – BROCKHAMPTON - THUG LIFE (Traducción al Español)
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[Intro: London Community Gospel Choir, bearface] / Necesito conseguir esa bolsa / Es una vida de delincuente, es una vida de delincuente / Necesito conseguir esa bolsa (Corre, sha-
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BROCKHAMPTON – BERLIN
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“BERLIN” is the third track on iridescence. Berlin is the capital of Germany, and BROCKHAMPTON made a stop in Berlin on their European tour. Kevin has detailed his love for Europe
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