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.
SUGAR
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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You're the only one I want by my side when I fall asleep
Tell me what I'm waitin' for
Tell me what I'm waitin' for
I know it's hard, but we need each other
Know it's hard, but we need each other
I move mountains on my own
Don't need nobody help
Changed your mind when I changed my life
Better start believin' in myself
And we all out lookin' for, lookin' for God
So we never see it in ourselves
Shit, divine intervention move in stealth
It's hard to tell what the prayer compelled
You can find me dancin' in between the raindrops
Tryna find a way to make the pain stop
Overtime on the graveyard
Got a nigga feelin' brainwashed
My instability's trademark
Copywritten in all my decisions
This is not supposed to be a way of livin'
Tear my temple down into a prison
Spendin' all my nights alone, waitin' for you to call me
You're the only one I want by my side when I fall asleep
Tell me what I'm waitin' for
Tell me what I'm waitin' for
I know it's hard, but we need each other
Know it's hard, but we need each other
Yeah, back on Vincent with the braces on
You slide out the back without the neighbors knowin'
Pose for the picture with the pearly whites
Dead lens zoomin' in, catchin' all my strikes
Used to trade Jordan for some molly
And she gave me all I need for the night, forties suffice
Morally alright, but I need some advice
And I know that I'm actin' foolish
Could you pick me up around noon-ish?
Half a blunt, yeah, we coolin'
Twist it up, puttin' on OutKast
Hunnid, Texas heat, and yeah, we cruisin'
But when I love you right, I love you right
All by yourself
But I'll make it bright, baby, I want you to know
I'ma be there for you, I'ma make you see that
I want you
I want you
Spendin' all my nights alone, waitin' for you to call me
You're the only one I want by my side when I fall asleep
Tell me what I'm waitin' for
Tell me what I'm waitin' for
I know it's hard, but we need each other
Know it's hard, but we need each other
Back and forth
I'll take that if that's all you askin' for
With my legs up on the dashboard
Only thing in my pocket is my passport, pa- passport
Back and forth
I'll take that if that's all you askin' for
With my legs up on the dashboard
Only thing in my pocket is my passport, pa- passport
Back and forth
I'll take that if that's all you askin' for
With my legs up on the dashboard
Only thing in my pocket is my passport, pa- passport
So, do you love me, love me, love me?
Do you love me, love me, love me?
Do you love me, love me, love me?
Do you love me, love me? Oh
Do you love me, love me, love me?
Do you love me, love me, love me?
Do you love me, love me, love me?
Do you love me, love me? Oh
BROCKHAMPTON's song "SUGAR" is a love song about longing for someone's presence and companionship. The first verse expresses the loneliness the singer feels when they are left alone, waiting for the person they love. They want this person to be with them when they fall asleep, and they need them, even though things may be hard. The second verse reveals the singer's self-reliance, as they state that they can move mountains on their own, but they still need the person they love. They feel lost and unstable, searching for divine intervention while struggling to find happiness in their life. The chorus repeats the need for companionship, and the final lines imply that the singer is willing to do anything to keep their love's affection.
The third verse describes a date or a time spent together, where they exchange Jordan shoes for drugs and spend time listening to OutKast. The singer is comfortable and happy in this moment, but they still need guidance and a listening ear. The bridge repeats the chorus and then leads into a final verse where the singer describes being willing to go back and forth and do anything to have their love's loyalty.
Overall, "SUGAR" conveys the desperate longing and need for love and companionship while expressing the struggles of self-reliance and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Spendin' all my nights alone, waitin' for you to call me
Spending every night alone and hoping for the person he cares about the most to contact him
You're the only one I want by my side when I fall asleep
The writer wishes the person he loves is the only one by his side when he falls asleep
Tell me what I'm waitin' for
The writer is asking why he's waiting for someone to reach out
I know it's hard, but we need each other
Although it's not easy, both the writer and the person he loves need each other
I move mountains on my own
The writer is capable of achieving great things without anyone's help
Don't need nobody help
He doesn't require anyone else's assistance
Changed your mind when I changed my life
The person he loves left him when he made changes to his life
Better start believin' in myself
The writer begins to understand the importance of believing in himself
And we all out lookin' for, lookin' for God
Everyone is on a quest to find God
So we never see it in ourselves
People are so busy looking outward for God that they fail to realize that God is within them or within themselves
Shit, divine intervention move in stealth
Divine intervention often remains hidden
It's hard to tell what the prayer compelled
It's difficult to discern what is driving the prayer
You can find me dancin' in between the raindrops
The writer is able to find moments of joy even during the difficult times
Tryna find a way to make the pain stop
The writer is attempting to find ways to overcome or reduce his emotional pain
Overtime on the graveyard
Working hard continuously
Got a nigga feelin' brainwashed
The writer feels like he is being manipulated or controlled by something or someone
My instability's trademark
The writer's lack of stability is a well-known characteristic of his personality
Copywritten in all my decisions
The writer takes full responsibility for all decisions in his life
This is not supposed to be a way of livin'
The writer understands that what he's doing isn't sustainable
Tear my temple down into a prison
The writer feels like his mind or thoughts are becoming a prison
Yeah, back on Vincent with the braces on
The writer is reminiscing about a location or street that he is/was familiar with
You slide out the back without the neighbors knowin'
The person he loves left discreetly without alerting anyone around them
Pose for the picture with the pearly whites
Instead of being genuine with their emotions in a photo, they're faking a smile
Dead lens zoomin' in, catchin' all my strikes
The camera is focusing only on his tears or pain instead of capturing his happy moments
Used to trade Jordan for some molly
He used to exchange expensive items for drugs
And she gave me all I need for the night, forties suffice
He got everything he needed from his partner, even though it was just mediocre
Morally alright, but I need some advice
The writer is doing okay in his life, but he still needs guidance or support
And I know that I'm actin' foolish
The writer recognizes that he's not making the best decisions
Could you pick me up around noon-ish?
The writer is asking for someone's help or companionship
Half a blunt, yeah, we coolin'
The writer wants to relax or hang out with someone, even if it's just by smoking half of a blunt
Twist it up, puttin' on OutKast
They're smoking weed and listening to hip-hop group OutKast
Hunnid, Texas heat, and yeah, we cruisin'
They're driving around in Texas with the windows down and enjoying the ride
But when I love you right, I love you right
When he loves the person he cares about properly, he really does love her
All by yourself
Being alone and going through life alone
But I'll make it bright, baby, I want you to know
The writer will try his best to make their time together positive and worthwhile
I'ma be there for you, I'ma make you see that
The writer promises to always be there for his loved one
I want you
The writer states his deep desire for the person he loves
Back and forth
Going back and forth in a relationship
Only thing in my pocket is my passport, pa- passport
The only thing the writer has in his pocket is his passport as he travels back and forth
Do you love me, love me, love me?
The writer is unsure of their partner's love
Oh
Just a simple expression of emotion
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Charles Simpson, Chuks Chiejine, Ciaran McDonald, Dominique Simpson, Jabari Manwarring, Matthew Garrett Champion, Romil Hemnani, Ryan Beatty
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