ALASKA
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics

I used to work for people, I made a couple hundred dollars
I used to have a regular job, but I'd only earn a small amount of money.

Wasn't worth it even, I'm worth a hundred thousand
I realized that my job wasn't worth it, and now I'm worth more than a hundred thousand dollars.

Not dollars but diamonds, I am mud out the bayou
I may come from a humble background, but I now have the type of success that's more valuable than money.

Rip a page out the Bible, come and crucify me
I'm not afraid of controversy, and I'm willing to take risks and face criticism.

I'm a long way from home and this ain't Yellowstone
I'm currently far away from my hometown, and I'm not in a peaceful or safe environment.

I trade a white bitch for catfish and yellow bones
I'd rather have a relationship with someone more culturally similar to me, even if it means giving up someone who's not.

This from the catacombs, this for the broken homes
I'm making this music for people who come from difficult or broken backgrounds.

From the south side of cities where my granny home
I come from a part of town that's not always easy or safe to live in.

I moved to California, I bring a Grammy home
I've been recognized for my work and talent with the music industry's top award.

I call up bill collectors, "leave my fuckin' family 'lone"
I'm willing to stand up for my loved ones, even in difficult financial situations.

We left the corner store on the way to caviar
I've come a long way from humble beginnings, and I'm living a life of luxury now.

The coupe is mustard colored, what the fuck is Grey Poupon?
My car is a bright and unusual color, and I don't care about the fancy things that rich people usually like.

Young K.A., never quit your day job, uh
I'm giving advice to other young people, telling them not to give up their traditional jobs.

I bring the love to work, I need the day off, uh
I work hard and love what I do, but sometimes I need a break to recharge.

I need the, this hard work should pay off, uh
I'm confident that my hard work will ultimately lead to success and recognition.

The lights stay off until my mind is made up, uh
I need to have a clear idea of what I'm doing before I can start working on something.

A young Zuckerberg, I wake up and make stuff, uh
I'm productive and creative in the same way that a tech billionaire like Mark Zuckerberg is.

These niggas copy us, they really need to pay us, uh
Other people in the music industry are copying our style, and we deserve to be compensated for our originality.

I'm from the city where your neighbors fight back
I come from a city where people are willing to stand up and defend themselves and their community.

You talkin' shit, we bring that work right to your lap
If you disrespect us or talk badly about us, we're willing and able to confront you.

I love my niggas like white people love rap
I care deeply about my friends and always support them, in the same way that many white people are big fans of rap music.

We make this shit, you'll probably never say I'm trap again
We create our own music and sound, and we won't be labeled as a genre (trap music) that we don't identify with.

Walked through doors all my life (just to close them)
I've had many opportunities that ultimately didn't work out or lead to success.

Tore down walls all my life (is to the other side)
I've faced many obstacles and challenges, but I always find a way to overcome them and reach my goals.

A whole new life (feeling the brand new feeling, feeling the brand new feeling)
I'm experiencing a period of change and growth, and I'm excited about it.

Back then when I was hustling, ain't get no love from them (uh)
Before I was successful, people didn't take me seriously or show any support for my work or ideas.

I paid my own bills and came up with the illest shit (uh)
I'm self-sufficient and creative, and I've come up with some of the best ideas and concepts in my field.

I was tryna find a way to get my family out of it (uh)
One of my main motivations for success is to provide a better life for my family.

Spent my days in basements tryna write a motherfuckin' hit
I spent a lot of time working on my craft and creating music that would be commercially successful.

Nowadays he's stumbling, they show such love to him
Even though I made mistakes in the past, people are still supportive and show me love now.

I shut it down to every show, we set the precedent
Our performances are always amazing, and we set a high standard for what a great show should be like.

I'm just tryna show these niggas, life is on some other shit
I want to inspire people and show them that there's more to life than just getting by or surviving.

Keep your head high, smile when the trouble rumblin'
Even when things get difficult or challenging, it's important to stay positive and optimistic.

I don't do what they say, it's unorthodox
I don't follow the conventional rules or expectations of the industry, and I'm doing things my own way.

Like bears sharing porridge, just out with Goldilocks
I'm comfortable with sharing and collaborating with others, even if it may seem unusual or unexpected.

Like Ozzy with no Sharon, he'd just call his parents
I'm independent and may not use traditional support systems or relationships to get ahead.

So fuck what I'm doing and fuck these damn critics
I don't care about what others think of me or my work, and I won't let criticism affect me.

You should think for yourself, that shit is cancerous
It's important to think critically and independently, and not to follow others blindly.

Get my head rubbed by fingers of fuckin' hair models
I enjoy and indulge in the perks and luxuries of the industry, such as having attractive people fawn over me.

Middle finger, fuck the hair up at all our concerts
I'm rebellious and don't follow norms or expectations, and I'll express this through my actions.

Maybe if I cared less, I'd wear a hair net
Sometimes I feel like I may care too much about my appearance or image, and I could be more relaxed or carefree.

But now my eyes, ten million by twenty five
I've achieved significant celebrity and recognition, and many people are watching and paying attention to me.

Dropped out of Lone Star, booked flight from Lone Star
I left my hometown and cut ties with my traditional roots and support systems in order to pursue my goals.

Was working a couple jobs and quit, became a star, uh
Even though I had to work hard and take risks, I ultimately achieved significant success and recognition.