Hungry Hippo
Tierra Whack Lyrics
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I said, "Thank you, I designed it"
Not your average girl
He needed swag and I provide it ('vide it)
Open up and bite it, bite it
Open up and bite it, bite it
Open up and bite it, bite it
Shut up, boy, bite it
He don't know no better, yeah
Heard he got that cheddar, yeah
Now that boy with me
He gon' spend it better, yeah
Put him on that Alyx
Gucci on his wallet
Rick Owens on me
They think I'm his stylist
Bite it
He likes my diamonds and my pearls
I said, "Thank you, I designed it"
Not your average girl
The lyrics to Tierra Whack's song Hungry Hippo seem to depict a woman's empowerment in a male-dominated world. The opening lines suggest that the woman adorns herself with diamonds and pearls that catch the attention of a man. However, she does not allow her beauty to define her as "not your average girl." The woman is aware of her worth and is equipped to provide the man with what he lacked, which is swag. Instead of him molding her into what he desires, she offers him what he lacks.
The repeated refrain, "Open up and bite it, bite it; Shut up boy and bite it (bite it)" has lascivious connotations. It could be interpreted as the woman asserting her dominance, prompting the man to partake in her pleasures or even sexually subduing him. Alternatively, the woman could be expressing her agency and encouraging the man to partake in her success. Regardless of the interpretation, the lyrics assert the woman's power, agency, and control in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
He likes my diamonds and my pearl
He is interested in my luxury items, including my jewelry.
I said, thank you I designed it
I am proud of my own creative efforts.
Not your average girl
I am not a typical woman in terms of style or personality.
He needed swag and I provide it ('vide it)
He was in need of style and I helped him achieve it.
Open up and bite it, bite it
Encouraging someone to be more adventurous and take risks.
Shut up boy bite it (bite it)
Stop talking and just do it.
He don't know better, yeah
He is unaware of what's best for him.
Heard he got that cheddar, yeah
He is rumored to have a lot of money.
Now that boy with me
I am currently with that man.
He gon' spend it better, yeah
He will use his money wisely with my help.
Put him on that Helix
I introduced him to a new brand or style.
Gucci on his wallet
He now carries a Gucci wallet, indicating his new style.
Red coat wears on me
I look good in a red coat.
They think that I'm his stylist
People are mistaken in thinking that I dress him.
Bite it (bite it)
Continue to be adventurous and take risks.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Nicholas Verruto, Tierra Sharday Whack-Welton
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Lyrics 💥
He likes my diamonds and my pearl
I said, thank you I designed it
Not your average girl
He needed swag and I provide it (‘vide it)
Open up and bite it, bite it
Open up and bite it, bite it (bite it)
Open up and bite it, bite it (bite it)
Shut up boy bite it (bite it)
He don’t know better, yeah
Heard he got that cheddar, yeah
Now that boy with me
He gon’ spend it better, yeah
Put him on that Helix
Gucci on his wallet
Red coat wears on me
They think that I’m his stylist
Bite it (bite it)
He likes my diamonds and my pearl
I said, thank you I designed it
Not your average girl
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He likes my diamonds and my pearls
I said, thank you I designed it
Not your average rich girl
He needed swag and I provided ('vided)
Open up and bite it (bite it)
Open up and bite it (bite it)
Open up and bite it (bite it)
Shut up boy (bite it)
He don't know no better, yeah
Heard he got that cheddar, yeah
Now that boy with me
He gon' spend it better, yeah
Put him on that Alyx
Gucci on his wallet
Rick Owens on me
They think I'm his stylist
(Bite it)
He likes my diamonds and my pearls
I said, thank you I designed it
Not your average rich girl
soulchld
“I SAID THANK YOU I DESIGNED IT”
Bxttons !
Not your average girl
Stan Connor Stan
He needed swag and I PROVIDED IT
Saddiyah Armstrong
Jee thanks, just bought it
Lily Emery
everyone always be complaining about how Tik Tok is “ruining” songs, and i mean sure it can. But it can also introduce you to underrated songs, just like this one.
D. André
Or give the artist some recognition too
Nicolas Leone
I actually had this song on my phone but always skipped it tik tok showed me why I was wrong
agb
No,it’s because they ruin the song by doing cringe dances.You’re right,it’s just the hella cringy dances those girls do.
Nicolas Leone
I like eating what’s even worse is when people u know do tik tok shit on there snap stories 😷😷😷
agb
Nicolas Leone Yep,my mates do that,it’s so cringe honestly.