The group released their first mixtape All-American Trash in 2016. Their debut album SATURATION was released on June 9, 2017, followed by SATURATION II on August 25 and SATURATION III on December 15, 2017. On March 30, 2018, BROCKHAMPTON announced that they had signed a record deal under RCA Records.
In the summer of 2018, the group parted ways with vocalist Ameer Vann over accusations of sexual misconduct. Their album which was set for release, titled Puppy, was thrown out after the incident. Three tracks from the album were reworked and released over subsequent weeks throughout the summer, including “1999 Wildfire”, “1998 Truman” and “1997 Diana”
On September 21, 2018, the boyband released their fourth studio album, Iridescence, recorded in London's iconic Abbey Road Studios over ten days. It was their major-label debut, as well as their first album since Ameer Vann's departure following sexual misconduct allegations.
The album marked BROCKHAMPTON's first number-one album, as the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart. The album sold 101,000 copies in its first week and was released just weeks before the band embarked on their first tour without ex-member Ameer.
BROCKHAMPTON returned in 2019 which a string of singles, “I Been Born Again”, “If You Pray Right”, “Boy Bye”, and “No Halo”. GINGER is the fifth studio album by American hip-hop collective Brockhampton. It was released on August 23, 2019, through the band's label Question Everything and RCA. It features slowthai, Deb Never, and the band's members.
2020 was the first year since 2016 that they did not officially release a project; instead, Brockhampton began streaming weekly on Twitch and Instagram to DJ and premiere new songs, which would also be posted to and deleted from their YouTube channel regularly. However, none of these songs were officially released on streaming services due to challenges with sample clearance. This era was dubbed "TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES".
In 2021, BROCKHAMPTON returned with their sixth album, Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, released on April 9th. The singles for the album included “Buzzcut” and “Count On Me”. The album included features from Danny Brown, JPEGMAFIA, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, SoGone SoFlexy, Charlie Wilson and Baird.
On January 14, 2022, the band announced that they would no longer be performing as a group and would go on indefinite hiatus after their 2022 Coachella performances. On April 16, 2022, during the first of said Coachella performances, BROCKHAMPTON announced a final album that would arrive the same year. The title of this album, The Family, was revealed in late October, and the album was released on November 17, 2022. However, the band announced another surprise follow-up album TM that would release the following day, November 18, 2022.
I BEEN BORN AGAIN
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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It's a three-peat, CC, bitch, you in the D-League
Where you from, though? Can't come around here, this shit is gated
We made it, happy belated, I see the rage hit
It's better if I try not to talk about the shit that's always on my mind
Money on my mind (that's right), couple hunnids at a time
Try to fuck me blind, duckin' down, hear me whine
We outside now (that's right), milk carton in the back
We don't like to fuck around with the niggas in the back
Pullin' triggers in the 'Lac (that's right), May the praise stay bad
Ayy, Dad, Hercules want his fuckin' waves back, stay strapped (that's right)
Dancin' like a bad bitch, love on top my mattress
Hope the Good Lord catch this, I ain't tellin' backwards
Lie just like an actor, Hollywood is batshit
Mama in the South still, gold all in my mouth still
Rappin' 'bout dick still, and I lease a house still
Move my nigga out still, need my nephew out here
God gave me a good deal
Miss my little niggas down low like a big wheel
Bitch, I wanna hit still
This shit for my partna 'nem, Devil keep on robbin' them
Expressin' for myself, like I'm fuckin' Dennis Rodman (that's right)
Like I'm Dennis Rodman
Diamond dentures for my partna dem (that's right)
Golden rubbers from my pocket, friend
Ain't no answer, that's my partna dem (that's right)
She so bad, I let her touch my butt (yeah)
Merlyn, what the fuck!
Line 'em up, you know that I'm shootin' (that's right)
It ain't no one business who or what we doin' (that's right)
Hit this gas, they break the glass and keep it movin'
To you basic bitches, I know I'm a nuisance
Sugar, yeah, gimme some
Gimme dome, I'ma smoke some
Y'all ain't want the smoke, been smokin'
Garden gnome shrooms, y'all, who is y'all?
This what it mean to ball?
Okay, Chateau Marmont, Shangri-La
Valet parking, drive a shit whip
But I ain't broke, bitch
Rock my own shit, hit my own switch
Watch the clock tick, never ran and hid
Tell it like it is
Dead on the nail, call me hammerhead
Texas 'til I'm dead
BBQ and cornbread, like I'm corn-fed
Here we go again, hit 'em one more 'gain
Screwed up from The Woodlands
Number six, been through hell, think I'm heaven-sent
Ask the preacher man, said I need Jesus, like I ain't know
Guess I found him, I am blessed man
Breakin' dividends, let the money stack, see you copycats
I ain't trippin', but copy that
It's a wrap, keep my distance
Where's Waldo, but we winnin'
Me and my dogs ain't finished (that's right)
The real know, what's a billfold
You can't fold, I stay grinnin'
No peekin'
Go ahead and try harder
You ain't gotta ask to put up with nobody
You oughta be ashamed of yourselves
Get on your damn knees and pray sometimes with your muhfuckin' ass
You oughta be ashamed of yourselves
Get your muhfuckin' ass on out there
That's all you gon' be, a muhfucker
You oughta be ashamed of yourselves
Send 'em out the door
They ain't knockin' no more
Send 'em-send 'em out the door
They ain't knockin' no more
Send 'em-send 'em out the door
They ain't knockin' no more
They ain't knockin' no more
They ain't-they ain't knockin' no more
Send 'em out the door
They ain't knockin' no more
Send 'em-send 'em out the door
They ain't knockin' no more
Send 'em-send 'em out the door
They ain't knockin' no more
They-they-they ain't knockin' no more
They ain't-they ain't knockin' no more
(That's right)
The lyrics to BROCKHAMPTON's song "I BEEN BORN AGAIN" are filled with references to the group's ascent to fame, as well as personal struggles and reflections on their success. The opening lines, "Out on the deck like I'm wildin' for respect / It's a three-peat, CC, bitch, you in the D-League" refer to the group's dominance in the music industry, as well as a desire for respect and recognition. This is juxtaposed with the line "Where you from, though? Can't come around here, this shit is gated," which highlights the group's success and exclusivity.
Throughout the song, there are references to money and fame, as well as struggles with temptation and the negatives that come with success. Lines such as "Money on my mind (that's right), couple hunnids at a time / Try to fuck me blind, duckin' down, hear me whine" show that despite their success, BROCKHAMPTON still faces challenges and obstacles.
The song also features references to real-life events in the group's history, such as Merlyn's famous catchphrase "Merlyn, what the fuck!" and the group's move from Texas to California. Overall, the lyrics to "I BEEN BORN AGAIN" are a reflection on the highs and lows of success, as well as the personal struggles that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Out on the deck like I'm wildin' for respect
I am trying to gain respect by acting wild on the deck
It's a three-peat, CC, bitch, you in the D-League
I have done this three times, CC. You can't compete with me
Where you from, though? Can't come around here, this shit is gated
I want to know where you're from, but you can't come here because it's gated
We made it, happy belated, I see the rage hit
We have made it, though it's late, and I see anger building up
It's better if I try not to talk about the shit that's always on my mind
It's probably best if I don't talk about the things that are always on my mind
Money on my mind (that's right), couple hunnids at a time
I'm thinking about money, and I get it in a few hundred dollar amounts
Try to fuck me blind, duckin' down, hear me whine
Someone is trying to cheat me, so I hide and complain
We outside now (that's right), milk carton in the back
We are outside now with a milk carton in the back
We don't like to fuck around with the niggas in the back
We don't mess with the guys in the back
Pullin' triggers in the 'Lac (that's right), May the praise stay bad
We are pulling triggers in the vehicle, and hope people keep talking bad about us
Ayy, Dad, Hercules want his fuckin' waves back, stay strapped (that's right)
Hey, Dad, Hercules wants his waves back. We need to stay prepared
Dancin' like a bad bitch, love on top my mattress
I am dancing provocatively and have love on my mattress
Hope the Good Lord catch this, I ain't tellin' backwards
I hope God sees what I am doing. I am not telling it backwards
Lie just like an actor, Hollywood is batshit
I lie just like actors do. Hollywood is crazy
Mama in the South still, gold all in my mouth still
My mom is still in the south, and I still have gold in my mouth
Rappin' 'bout dick still, and I lease a house still
I am still rapping about penis, and I still lease a house
Move my nigga out still, need my nephew out here
I am still moving my guy out and need my nephew to come here
God gave me a good deal
I was blessed with a good deal from God
Miss my little niggas down low like a big wheel
I miss my small boys like a big toy wheel
Bitch, I wanna hit still
I still want to hook up with that woman
This shit for my partna 'nem, Devil keep on robbin' them
This is for my buddies. The Devil keeps taking from them
Expressin' for myself, like I'm fuckin' Dennis Rodman (that's right)
I am expressing myself like Dennis Rodman would
Diamond dentures for my partna dem (that's right)
My friend has diamond dentures
Golden rubbers from my pocket, friend
I have gold condoms in my pocket for my buddy
Ain't no answer, that's my partna dem (that's right)
My friends don't answer. That's how they are
She so bad, I let her touch my butt (yeah)
She is so attractive, I let her touch my behind
Merlyn, what the fuck!
Merlyn, what's going on?
Line 'em up, you know that I'm shootin' (that's right)
I am going to shoot you. You know this
It ain't no one business who or what we doin' (that's right)
It's not anyone's business what we are doing
Hit this gas, they break the glass and keep it movin'
We hit the gas, break the glass, and keep moving
To you basic bitches, I know I'm a nuisance
To the simple girls, I know I am annoying
Sugar, yeah, gimme some
Give me some sugar
Gimme dome, I'ma smoke some
I want oral sex, and I am going to smoke some drugs
Y'all ain't want the smoke, been smokin'
You don't want to start trouble, but I have been causing it
Garden gnome shrooms, y'all, who is y'all?
I am high on garden gnome mushrooms. Who are you guys?
This what it mean to ball?
Is this what it means to be rich?
Okay, Chateau Marmont, Shangri-La
Okay, we are at the Chateau Marmont and Shangri-La
Valet parking, drive a shit whip
We have valet parking, but drive a crappy car
But I ain't broke, bitch
But I am not broke
Rock my own shit, hit my own switch
I am doing my own thing and making my own decisions
Watch the clock tick, never ran and hid
Watch the time pass, and never ran away
Tell it like it is
I am going to tell the truth
Dead on the nail, call me hammerhead
I am right on target. Call me the hammerhead
Texas 'til I'm dead
I am loyal to Texas until I die
BBQ and cornbread, like I'm corn-fed
I am eating BBQ and cornbread like a farm boy
Here we go again, hit 'em one more 'gain
Let's do this again, and hit them one more time
Screwed up from The Woodlands
I am messed up from The Woodlands
Number six, been through hell, think I'm heaven-sent
I have survived tough times, and think that I am destined for greatness
Ask the preacher man, said I need Jesus, like I ain't know
The preacher told me I need Jesus, as if I didn't already know
Guess I found him, I am blessed man
I think I have found Jesus, and I feel blessed
Breakin' dividends, let the money stack, see you copycats
I am breaking down profits, and watching the money pile up. I see you copycats
I ain't trippin', but copy that
I am not upset, but sure, copy that
It's a wrap, keep my distance
It's a wrap. I am going to keep my distance
Where's Waldo, but we winnin'
Like Where's Waldo, but we are successful
Me and my dogs ain't finished (that's right)
Me and my friends are not done yet
The real know, what's a billfold
The people who matter know what a wallet is
You can't fold, I stay grinnin'
You can't get me down. I am always smiling
No peekin'
Don't look
Go ahead and try harder
Go ahead, and try harder
You ain't gotta ask to put up with nobody
You don't need permission to deal with anyone
You oughta be ashamed of yourselves
You should be ashamed of yourselves
Get on your damn knees and pray sometimes with your muhfuckin' ass
Get on your knees and pray, damn it
Get your muhfuckin' ass on out there
Get out of here
That's all you gon' be, a muhfucker
You will always be a nobody
Send 'em out the door
Send them away
They ain't knockin' no more
They won't be knocking again
They-they-they ain't knockin' no more
They won't be knocking anymore
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ciaran McDonald, Dominique Simpson, Henock Sileshi, Ian Simpson, Jabari Manwarring, Matthew Garrett Champion, Romil Hemnani, Russell Evan Boring, William Anku Kraka Mawuli Ando Wood
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