In an era where rap is dominated by racial, social, and economic minorities, LD decided to put the upper-middle class on his frail, Jewish shoulders. The results have been monumental. His debut mixtape, So Hard, has been categorized as “funny,” and “impressive” by his friends.
On 31st July 2015, Mr. Leftward-Sloping Penis released PROFESSIONAL RAPPER, featuring Snoop Dogg, Fetty Wap, Rich Homie Quan, T-Pain, Jace of Two-9 & brain.
A non-traditional rapper, Lil Dicky uses a mix of comedy, lyrical ingenuity, and self-deprecation to spew out entertaining and relatable content.
When he was 14, he opened up for the R&B group 112 at his overnight camp. He’s been rapping ever since.
Freaky Friday
Lil Dicky Lyrics
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(Mustard on the beat, ho)
I woke up Chris Breezy, oh my God I'm the man (oh shit)
I'm so fly and I can dance (whoa, whoa shit)
There's tattoos on my neck (oh, oh)
I just FaceTimed Kanye (brrp, brrp)
I told him I'm his biggest fan, yeah (yeah)
Got all these hoes in my DM (yeah, I do)
Holy shit, I got a kid (oh)
Ohh, I can sin' so well
Wonder if I can say the n-word (wait for real?)
Wait, can I really say the n-word?
What up, my nigga? (woo) What up, my nigga?
Big ups, my nigga, we up, my nigga
You pussy ass nigga, man, fuck y'all niggas
'Cause I'm that nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga
I'm that nigga
I woke up in Chris Brown's body (oh yeah)
Somehow this shit turned into Freaky Friday
But we got no choice but to turn this bitch sideways
(Oh yeah, oh yeah)
I can't believe that it's Freaky Friday
Yeah, it's Freaky Friday
I'm in Chris Brown's body
I drive his Ferrari and I'm light-skinned black
(Ring-ring) What the fuck?
I woke up and I'm Lil Dicky (Lil Dicky?)
Ugh, what the fuck?
This shit is real weak
How his dick stayin' perched up on his balls like that?
Walkin' down the street and ain't nobody know my name (whoa)
Ain't no paparazzi flashin' pictures, this is great (whoa)
Ain't nobody judgin' 'cause I'm black or my controversial past
I'ma go and see a movie and relax (woo)
Ayy, I'm a Blood but I can finally wear blue (cool)
Why's his momma callin' all the time?
Leave me the fuck alone, bitch
Wait, if I'm in Dicky's body, Breezy is who?
Hope my daughter's in school
Fuck, if I was Chris Brown, where would I be?
What would I do?
I woke up in Chris Brown's body (oh yeah)
Somehow this shit turned into Freaky Friday
But we got no choice but to turn this bitch sideways
(Oh yeah, oh yeah)
I can't believe that it's Freaky Friday
Yeah, it's Freaky Friday
I'm in Chris Brown's body
I look at my soft dick with delight, it's my dream dick
If I was Lil Dicky in my body, where would I be?
I'm tryna to find myself like an introspective monk
I'm ballin' on the court, oh my God I can dunk
Snap a flick of my junk
My dick is trendin' on Twitter? Fuck
Now I'm at the club, I talked my way into gettin' in
I look up in the VIP, my goodness there I am
I signal to him to let me in but he won't let me in
I don't know who that is
Wait, who the fuck he think he is?
Took a glass bottle, shatter it on the bouncer's head (woo)
Walked up to that motherfucker
Wait, think it through for a sec
If you hurtin' me then you only hurtin' yourself
But wait, I love myself
That was the key, now we're switchin' back
I woke up in Chris Brown's body (oh yeah)
Somehow this shit turned into Freaky Friday
But we got no choice but to turn this bitch sideways
(I can't believe)
I can't believe that it's Freaky Friday
Wait, what the fuck?
And now I'm in Ed Sheeran's body
It's way less cool than bein' Chris Brown was
What the fuck again?
I'm DJ Khaled
Why am I yellin'?
Huh, I'm Kendall Jenner
I got a vagina, I'm gonna explore that right now (woo, woo)
Holy shit, I got a vagina (uh), I'm gonna learn
I'm gonna understand the inner workings of a woman
The song "Freaky Friday" is a comedic take on the idea of body-swapping, borrowing its concept from the classic 1976 film of the same name. In the song, Lil Dicky dreams of waking up as Chris Brown and experiencing the glamorous and wild lifestyle of a celebrity. The opening lyrics capture his elation as he wakes up embodying Chris Brown, boasting about his dance moves, tattoos, and fame. As he tests the waters in his new role, he contemplates whether he can say the n-word as a white man and ultimately decides to go for it, reveling in the new identity he has taken on. The chorus provides the refrain of the song, with Lil Dicky and Chris Brown alternating verses as they try to navigate each other's lives.
The second half of the song takes a twist, as Lil Dicky wakes up in his own body and Chris Brown inhabits it. He is initially disappointed in his own mundane existence but soon discovers the perks of anonymity and freedom from the paparazzi as he enjoys a day out uninterrupted. Meanwhile, Chris Brown has to grapple with being in a new body and is bewildered by the unfamiliar surroundings he finds himself in. The final section of the song turns the body-swapping idea on its head once again as Lil Dicky wakes up as Ed Sheeran, then as DJ Khaled, before ultimately ending up in the body of Kendall Jenner, where he attempts to understand the workings of a woman.
Overall, the song celebrates the idea of living out different personas and exploring different identities, while also poking fun at the celebrity lifestyle and the ways in which people glamorize and fetishize it.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up Chris Breezy, oh my god I'm the man (oh shit)
I feel amazing, like I have the confidence and charisma of Chris Brown
I'm so fly and I can dance (whoa, whoa shit)
I'm incredibly cool and talented, just like Chris Brown
There's tattoos on my neck (oh, oh)
I have Chris Brown's signature tattoos, which make me feel like a badass
I just FaceTimed Kanye (blip, blip)
I'm so cool now that I can even call up Kanye West on FaceTime
I told him I'm his biggest fan, yeah (yeah)
I took the opportunity to tell Kanye how much I admire him
Got all these hoes in my DM (yeah, I do)
I'm receiving lots of messages from attractive women on social media
Holy shit, I got a kid (oh)
I just realized that I'm a parent, which is a bit overwhelming
Ohh, I can sing so well
I discover that I have an amazing singing voice like Chris Brown
Wonder if I can say the n-word (wait for real?)
I'm contemplating the boundaries and appropriate use of this controversial word
What up, my nigga? (woo) What up, my nigga?
I test the waters by saying the n-word to see how it feels
Big ups, my nigga, we up, my nigga
I'm showing my appreciation for my friends with a word that feels powerful and cool
You pussy ass nigga, man, fuck y'all niggas
I use the n-word aggressively to insult people who I think are weak or annoying
'Cause I'm that nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga
I continue to assert my newfound authority and coolness by using the n-word repeatedly
I woke up in Chris Brown's body (oh yeah)
I've somehow switched bodies with Chris Brown, which feels awesome
Somehow this shit turned into Freaky Friday
This feels like a crazy, surreal experience that is beyond explanation
But we got no choice but to turn this bitch sideways
We have to roll with the situation and make the most of it
I can't believe that it's Freaky Friday
I'm still in shock about what's happening
I'm in Chris Brown's body
I'm realizing that I'm now inhabiting Chris Brown's physical form
I drive his Ferrari and I'm light-skinned black
I'm enjoying the luxury of driving Chris Brown's fancy car, and also noticing that he has a different skin tone than me
(Ring ring) What the fuck?
I'm interrupted by a phone call, which is jarring in this new reality
I woke up and I'm Lil Dicky (Lil Dicky?)
I'm back in my original body, which feels a lot less exciting
Ugh, what the fuck?
I'm disappointed by the return to my normal self
This shit is real weak
My regular life seems boring and uneventful by comparison
How his dick staying perched up on his balls like that?
I'm noticing the physical differences between Chris Brown's and my own body
Walking down the street and ain't nobody know my name (whoa)
I'm enjoying a sense of anonymity that I don't normally experience
Ain't no paparazzi flashing pictures, this is great (whoa)
I'm relieved to be free from the constant scrutiny of the media
Ain't nobody judging 'cause I'm black or my controversial past
I'm grateful to not have to deal with the negative attention that comes with my own reputation and race
I'ma go and see a movie and relax (woo)
I'm taking advantage of my newfound freedom to do something low-key and enjoyable
Ayy, I'm a Blood but I can finally wear blue (cool)
I'm noticing the odd social restrictions and rules associated with my own life
Why his momma calling all the time?
I'm realizing the pressure that comes with being a superstar like Chris Brown
Leave me the fuck alone, bitch
I'm feeling annoyed with the obligations and duties that come with fame
Wait, if I'm in Dicky's body, Breezy is who?
I'm still trying to figure out the specifics of how our body swap works
Hope my daughter's in school
I'm worried about my own responsibilities and the people close to me
Fuck, if I was Chris Brown, where would I be?
I'm imagining the exciting life that Chris Brown must lead and feeling envious
What would I do?
I'm imagining the possibilities of living someone else's life, and wondering about the consequences
If I was Lil Dicky in my body, where would I be?
I'm continuing to explore and experiment with this strange new reality
I'm tryna to find myself like an introspective monk
I'm taking this opportunity to reflect on my own life and identity
I'm balling on the court, oh my God I can dunk
I'm enjoying the physical abilities that come with Lil Dicky's body
Snap a flick of my junk
I'm being a bit vulgar and immature, perhaps due to the novelty of this experience
My dick is trending on Twitter? Fuck
I'm feeling embarrassed and ashamed by the attention my own body is generating
Now I'm at the club, I talked my way into getting in
I'm enjoying the perks of being a celebrity and using my newfound confidence to do things I wouldn't normally attempt
I look up in the VIP, my goodness there I am
I'm surprised and pleased to see myself being treated like a VIP
I signal to him to let me in but he won't let me in
I'm experiencing firsthand the power dynamics of fame and exclusion in the club scene
I don't know who that is
I'm realizing how confusing and disorienting this body swap experience can be
Wait, who the fuck he think he is?
I'm feeling insulted and indignant, as my new ego clashes with the snobbish bouncer
Took a glass bottle, shatter it on the bouncer's head (woo)
I'm acting out aggressively, and perhaps dangerously, due to the overwhelming emotions of this experience
Walked up to that motherfucker
I'm feeling a sense of power and invincibility in my new body
Wait, think it through for a sec
I'm trying to rein in my impulsiveness and think more logically about my actions
If you hurting me then you only hurting yourself
I'm trying to find a peaceful solution and diffuse the situation before it gets worse
But wait, I love myself
I'm realizing that the most important thing is to value and treat myself with respect
That was the key, now we're switching back
I'm discovering the power of self-love and positive thinking, which is allowing me to return to my regular body
And now I'm in Ed Sheeran's body
I'm feeling the disorienting effects of yet another body swap
It's way less cool than being Chris Brown was
I'm quickly realizing that not all bodies are created equal
Why am I yelling?
I'm feeling confused and disoriented by the changes in my surroundings and physical capabilities
Huh, I'm Kendall Jenner
I'm experiencing yet another body swap, this time into the body of a famous model
I got a vagina, I'm gonna explore that right now (woo, woo)
I'm feeling curious and excited to explore a new type of physicality and sensation
Holy shit, I got a vagina (uh), I'm gonna learn
I'm feeling overwhelmed and amazed by this new aspect of my physicality, and eager to explore it further
I'm gonna understand the inner workings of a woman
I'm feeling confident in my ability to use this experience to gain valuable insights and empathy for women
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Benjamin Joseph Levin, Christopher Maurice Brown, David Andrew Burd, Dijon Isaiah McFarlane, Joshua Emanuel Coleman, Lewis Beresford Hughes, Magnus August Hoiberg, Nicholas Valentino Audino
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