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Rex Orange County – ONE IN A MILLION
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[Chorus] / My heart keeps driving me crazy / There's nothing much I can do, I'm aware / There's no one quite like you / You're one of one, one in a million / [Pre-Chorus] / I'm
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Rex Orange County – Pluto Projector
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“Pluto Projector” is the second single released for Rex’s third studio album, Pony.
This song was first teased on October 16, 2019, with Rex posting a 1 minute video on his
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Rex Orange County – THE SHADE
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“THE SHADE” is the eighth song featured on Rex Orange County’s fourth album, Who Cares? The track sees him reminisce about his regrets with a past lover.
During an April 2021
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Rex Orange County – AMAZING
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“AMAZING” is the second official single from Rex Orange County’s fourth studio album, WHO CARES?, following “KEEP IT UP,” which was released the month prior.
Rex previewed the
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Rex Orange County – 7AM
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[Intro] / Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh / Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh / [Verse 1] / 7AM, I'm wakin' up / Guess that I should've kept the curtains shut / I'm gonna be a better man someday / 7AM, I'm
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Rex Orange County – It's Not the Same Anymore
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[Verse 1] / I'll keep the pictures saved in a safe place / Wow, I look so weird here / My face has changed now / It's a big shame / So many feelings, struggling to leave my mouth
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Rex Orange County – KEEP IT UP
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“KEEP IT UP” is the first official single from the British singer-songwriter Rex Orange County’s fourth album, WHO CARES?.
The song, a dreamy and retro ode to self-worth, was
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Rex Orange County – Face to Face
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“Face To Face” is the third single off of Rex Orange County’s third studio album, Pony.
Following its release, Rex described this song in an Instagram post, stating:
THIS SONG IS
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Rex Orange County – SHOOT ME DOWN
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[Chorus] / Don't lose me now / Don't shoot me down / I'll stick around / We'll do it somehow / Don't lose me now / Don't shoot me down / I'll stick around / We'll do it somehow / [
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Rex Orange County (Ft. Tyler, The Creator) – OPEN A WINDOW
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“OPEN A WINDOW” is the third single off Rex Orange County’s fourth studio album WHO CARES?.
This track has been teased since the album was announced late in January 2022, leaving
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Rex Orange County – Every Way
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[Verse] / I care about you, in every way I can / You know I'm troubled, but I know you can understand / I'm sorry for the strain / No one prepares you for the way in which things
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Rex Orange County – WORTH IT
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“WORTH IT” serves as the first new song on Rex Orange County’s fourth album, following the singles “KEEP IT UP,” and “OPEN A WINDOW,” featuring Tyler, The Creator.
The lyrics
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Rex Orange County – IF YOU WANT IT
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In “IF YOU WANT IT,” Rex Orange County explores the common theme of WHO CARES?–self-acceptance–in light of a new beginning with a romantic partner.
Whether this is a completely
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Rex Orange County – WHO CARES?
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[Intro] / Mm-mm, mm-mm / Mm-mm, mm-mm / [Verse 1] / First time I tried this, I was free of doubt / I had no fear / Why can't I just do that again / All the things I used to dream
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Rex Orange County – It Gets Better
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[Verse 1] / Looking back, I guess that ignorance was a breeze / I thought I knew everything but I was naive / Didn't understand until the age of 18 / Yeah, even then I was blind
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Hamish Imlach – Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice
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Well out o' the East there cam a hard man / Oh-ho, a' the way frae Brigtoun / Ah-ha, glory hallelujah / Cod liver oil and the orange juice / Went intae a pub and he cam out
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Rex Orange County – MAKING TIME
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[Verse] / Making time / Just to see you, woah / We're safe inside / You make things fine / Don't wait up / I'm okay, I'm okay / Making time tonight / Just to see you, woah / We're
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Rex Orange County – Always
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“Always” discusses the trials and tribulations that come with being in a relationship.
The song is likely about Rex’s long-term girlfriend Thea, who he has openly admitted is the
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Rex Orange County – Never Had the Balls
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[Verse 1] / I was lost, felt nothing at all but / I'm coming back now, yeah, I'm in the background / No need to react now that everything's done (But let me say) / I thought it
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Rex Orange County – 10/10
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In “10/10,” Rex Orange County sings about self-improvement and aspiring to be a “ten.”
The song was first performed live at the Glastonbury Festival on 30th June in Worthy Farm
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Kacey Musgraves – Rainbow
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“Rainbow” is a song by Kacey Musgraves, which appears on her third studio album, Golden Hour. The song was officially confirmed by Billboard, as being released as the fifth single
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Eminem (Ft. Rihanna) – The Monster
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“The Monster” is Eminem’s fourth single from The Marshall Mathers LP 2. Incidentally, it also marks the fourth time Eminem and Rihanna have collaborated.
This dark and emotional
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Mike Posner – I Took a Pill in Ibiza
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In “I Took a Pill in Ibiza,” Posner reflects on his career as a musician, specifically the rise-and-fall cycle of his fame. Musically, he demonstrates a new, Americana acoustic
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Kesha – All I Need Is You
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“All I Need is You” is the sixth track from Kesha’s fifth studio album: “Gag Order.” It is written about her beloved pet cat Mr. Peeps who had almost passed away in 2022. In an
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Nicky Youre & Dazy – Sunroof
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[Intro] / La-da, la-da-da, la-da-da / La-da, la-da-di-da-da, la-da-da-da-da / La-da, la-da-da, la-da-da / La-da, la-da-di-da / [Chorus] / I got my head out the sunroof / I'm
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UB40 – Red Red Wine
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“Red Red Wine” is sung from the perspective of somebody who can only rid himself of heart-break and misery by drowning himself in red wine.
The song was originally written and
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Michael Bublé – Home
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[Verse 1] / Another summer day has come and gone away / In Paris and Rome, but I wanna go home, mmm / May be surrounded by a million people, I / Still feel all alone / I just wanna
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GZA (Ft. Ghostface Killah, Killah Priest & RZA) – 4th Chamber
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“4th Chamber” is the 7th track off GZA’s “Liquid Swords” album. The title references the Shaw Brothers film “36th Chamber of Shaolin”, in which there are 35 original chambers that
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Cody Fry – I Hear a Symphony
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[Verse 1] / I used to hear a simple song / That was until you came along / Now in its place is something new / I hear it when I look at you / [Verse 2] / With simple songs I wanted
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Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future & James Blake – King's Dead
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A star-studded collaboration. In his first single as the main credited artist since 2015, Jay Rock links up with Future, James Blake and Black Hippy partner and label mate
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Moneybagg Yo – Motion God
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[Intro] / Yeah, yeah, mmm, let's get it / Let's get it, nigga / Yeah, yeah, yeah, go / [Verse 1] / See my eyes, red, I'm off these meds (Yeah) / Off the love, they do that for me
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Phoebe Bridgers – I Know the End
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‘'I Know the End’‘ is the metalinguistic closing track of Phoebe’s sophomore album Punisher.
The apocalyptical folk ballad track reclaims the singer-songwriter narrative abilities
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Lil Baby – Russian Roulette
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[Verse 1] / Know my grandma happy, finally got my shit together / Told bro we'll take the time and we just stick together / Every time bro catch a bid, we do that shit together / I
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Wu-Tang Clan – C.R.E.A.M.
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Arguably one of the most iconic songs in hip-hop, the underlying idea of “C.R.E.A.M.” is found in its title—cash rules everything. The timeless piano riffs and background vocals
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Benson Boone – In The Stars (Jean Tonique Remix)
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[Verse 1] / Sunday mornings were your favorite / I used to meet you down on Woods Creek Road / You did your hair up like you were famous / Even though it's only church where we
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Rick Ross (Ft. Drake & French Montana) – Stay Schemin'
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“Stay Schemin’” is a single from Rick Ross' second mixtape Rich Forever featuring Drake and French Montana.
The track was released as a digital download from iTunes on April 17
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Drake – In My Feelings
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“In My Feelings” is an upbeat, club-mixed love letter to “Kiki,” “KB,” and the members of City Girls. The track rides on Drake’s heartfelt singing and honest lyrics, wondering if
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Roddy Ricch – late at night
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“late at night” is a melodic ballad from Compton native Roddy Ricch that sees him sing about passionate love for his significant other, with Mustard producing the smooth-flowing
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Nas – N.Y. State of Mind
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Nas displays complex lyricism with his “N.Y. State of Mind” over a track from Gang Starr’s DJ Premier. The chorus samples a Rakim line from the track “Mahogany,” which is fitting
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Maroon 5 – She Will Be Loved
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“She Will Be Loved” is the third single released from the band’s 2002 debut album, Songs About Jane. The song peaked at number five in the US (becoming their second top ten there
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This Week on Genius [7/17 - 7/23]
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Hey everyone!
This Week on Genius highlights all the dope stuff that’s happened in the Genius Community in the past week. It drops every Sunday and includes stuff like hot annotations, dope scribes, cool articles, fresh editors, and those up and coming users who might not be on your radar yet. If you have any suggestions on what should be included, send it to a community staffer before Sunday and one of us will make sure we include it :)
Check out last week on Genius here.
Hot tates
After Top to Bottom last week, this tate from @lukehanna ended up being stellar:
https://genius.com/12347580
@zachrollins broke down Lana’s intentional oxymoronic language here:
https://genius.com/12378933
@nocritter and @maxparry21 did some detective work to find some connections:
https://genius.com/12312982
@Geniusplayboyx came through with some interview info:
https://genius.com/12375681
@hiphopscholar95, @pixelgainsbar, @chanhmatt and @iamawhitey joined forces here:
https://genius.com/12365463
Cool Article
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Nipsey Hussle (Ft. Hit-Boy & Roddy Ricch) – Racks in the Middle
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Nipsey Hussle’s final record before his untimely murder, “Racks In The Middle” is a collaboration with producer Hit-Boy and L.A. rapper Roddy Ricch.
In this song, Nipsey discusses
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