BLEACH
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics


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Who got the feeling?
Tell me why I cry when I feel it
Tell me why
Tell me why
Who got the feeling?
Tell me why I cry when I feel it
Tell me why
Tell me why (why?)

Phone ringing, never outgoing, homebody
Never outgoing, put my doubts on when these walls up
Tearing at the black tie, finish adding notches to my belt loop
They say help you, I can't help you
Why I can't speak out? Is wide out, wide out
Keep it deep inside my mind, it's off kilter, off kilter
I turn memory to fantasy, for that better pleasure, fuck
Time machine gon' make it better, maybe better for ya
I can't make this up, I can't take it back
Feel like a monster, feel like a dead head zombie
Feelings you don't want me, I ain't giving up, you should set if off
Tell me "time's up", let the water run, let my body run

Who got the feeling?
Tell me why I cry when I feel it
Tell me why
Tell me why
Who got the feeling?
Tell me why I cry when I feel it
Tell me why
Tell me why (why)

Said she wanna get high off a nigga
I wanna die during sex or religion
God and pussy only know my intentions
Waking on the tour bus then I'm swimming
You'd be hurtin' if you trust me but you isn't
Honestly, that's probably the right decision
Pick up, listen, if you wanna get rich
No sleep, how real bad man wake up

I found false hope in all kinda places
Hotel rooms and temporary feelings
I put my clothes on and try to check out
I try to hide from the sun, let it set now
Don't let God see me, I got a lot of demons
And I been sleeping with 'em
And now I'm tangled in the sheets and sinking deeper with 'em
I'm going deeper in it, find me drownin' in it

They said "do you make mistakes or do you make a change?"
Or do you draw the line for when it's better days?
You taste the wind for when it's cold enough to kill our flame
I wonder who's to blame
They ask me "do you make mistakes or do you make a change?"
Or do you draw the line for when it's better days?
We taste the wind for when it's cold enough to kill our flame
I wonder who's to blame?

Who got the feeling?
Tell me why I cry when I feel it
Tell me why
Tell me why
Who got the feeling?
Tell me why I cry when I feel it
Tell me why
Tell me why (why)

Everything I have (is a mirror)
And everywhere I stay (isn't solid ground)
People don't make sense (to me anymore)
I'm hiding out, again
Tryna to figure it out
I'm tryna to figure it out
I'm tryna to figure it out, yeah
I'm tryna to figure it out

I forgot my passport
For sure, all for a pretty sky
I forgot my passport
For sure, all for a pretty sky
I forgot my passport
For sure, all for a pretty sky
I forgot my passport
For sure, all for a pretty sky

Everything you wear
I'll be the one to care
Softly, you raised your hair
All the angels stare, yeah




Tell me why
Tell me why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BROCKHAMPTON's song "BLEACH" deal with themes of sadness, isolation, and self-doubt. The song begins with the singer asking, "Who got the feeling?" and wondering why he feels like crying. He then talks about his introverted personality, his struggle to express himself, and his tendency to retreat into his own thoughts. He compares his life to a time machine, hoping that his past experiences can be changed to make things better in the present. As the song continues, he speaks about his relationships with others, his fear of commitment, and his feelings of unworthiness.


Overall, "BLEACH" is a poignant and introspective song that delves into the emotional difficulties of modern life. The lyrics are full of powerful imagery and evocative language, creating a sense of melancholy and longing that resonates with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Who got the feeling?
Who is experiencing strong emotion?


Tell me why I cry when I feel it
Why am I crying when I feel this way?


Tell me why
Provide an explanation for this feeling.


Tell me why
Please elaborate on this feeling.


Who got the feeling?
Who else is experiencing this emotional sensation?


Tell me why I cry when I feel it
Reiterating the confusion as to why tears accompany this feeling.


Tell me why
Requesting clarification once again.


Tell me why (why?)
Expressing the depth of confusion and desire for an answer.


Phone ringing, never outgoing, homebody
The artist is introverted and rarely leaves home.


Never outgoing, put my doubts on when these walls up
The artist experiences doubts and anxiety when leaving their comfort zone.


Tearing at the black tie, finish adding notches to my belt loop
Metaphor for feeling suffocated and struggling to break free while continuing to add to personal achievements.


They say help you, I can't help you
Acknowledging the inability of others to assist the artist.


Why I can't speak out? Is wide out, wide out
The singer struggles to verbalize their emotions and feels the issue is too intense to express effectively.


Keep it deep inside my mind, it's off-kilter, off-kilter
The singer is emotionally unstable and struggles to cope with their emotions.


I turn memory to fantasy, for that better pleasure, fuck
The singer escapes their reality through daydreaming and sexual experiences.


Time machine gon' make it better, maybe better for ya
The artist wishes to change the past in order to improve the present and future.


I can't make this up, I can't take it back
The artist is dealing with difficult consequences of past actions and cannot undo them.


Feel like a monster, feel like a dead head zombie
The singer feels like a being of darkness without life or purpose.


Feelings you don't want me, I ain't giving up, you should set if off
The singer's feelings are unrequited, but they refuse to let go of their emotions and suggest the person ends things.


Tell me "time's up", let the water run, let my body run
Asking someone to end the situation and release their emotions.


Said she wanna get high off a nigga
Someone expressed a desire to engage in drugs together.


I wanna die during sex or religion
The artist wishes to experience a peak emotional or physical moment before death.


God and pussy only know my intentions
The singer's intentions and desires are only known by their spiritual and sexual beliefs.


Waking on the tour bus then I'm swimming
The artist shifts from feeling grounded to feeling lost and overwhelmed.


You'd be hurtin' if you trust me but you isn't
If someone trusted the singer, they would eventually be hurt by their actions, but the person does not trust them.


Honestly, that's probably the right decision
Admitting that the lack of trust and hurt eventually caused by the singer's actions make it the right decision.


Pick up, listen, if you wanna get rich
Advice to listen carefully if someone wants to become wealthy.


No sleep, how real bad man wake up
The artist is unable to sleep due to their inner turmoil and inability to cope with reality.


I found false hope in all kinda places
The artist saw hope and positivity in various situations that were only temporary or unrealistic.


Hotel rooms and temporary feelings
The situations that caused the singer's false hope were often intangible and fleeting.


I put my clothes on and try to check out
The singer tries to detach themselves from their current reality and escape through superficial means.


I try to hide from the sun, let it set now
The artist avoids daylight and desires for the day to end to end their emotional pain.


Don't let God see me, I got a lot of demons
The artist feels ashamed and hides their inner turmoil and darkness from a higher power.


And I been sleeping with 'em
The artist has been living with and embracing their inner demons.


And now I'm tangled in the sheets and sinking deeper with 'em
The singer is becoming even more entrenched in their inner turmoil and struggles to find a way out.


I'm going deeper in it, find me drownin' in it
The artist is becoming more consumed and overwhelmed by their emotional issues and feels they are drowning.


They said "do you make mistakes or do you make a change?"
Others are questioning the singer's ability to improve their situation and overcome their issues.


Or do you draw the line for when it's better days?
Others question what the singer defines as a better day and whether or not they will take steps towards it.


You taste the wind for when it's cold enough to kill our flame
Trying to predict and prepare for difficult times that may damage a relationship or motivation.


I wonder who's to blame
The artist questions responsibility for their difficulties.


Everything I have (is a mirror)
The artist reflects on the superficiality of their possessions and what those possessions represent to them.


And everywhere I stay (isn't solid ground)
The places where the singer resides or attempts to escape are not stable or lasting.


People don't make sense (to me anymore)
The singer is struggling to understand others and society as a whole.


I'm hiding out, again
The artist is once again retreating from reality and the challenges it presents.


Tryna to figure it out
Attempting to solve or understand their issues.


I'm tryna to figure it out
Reiterating the struggle to understand and solve personal issues.


I'm tryna to figure it out, yeah
Emphasizing the effort being put into resolving emotional struggles.


I forgot my passport
The artist forgot a crucial item for travel and is unable to go on their journey.


For sure, all for a pretty sky
The singer is missing out on the beauty of the sky due to their mistake.


Everything you wear
The singer notices and cares about the clothing of someone they are interested in.


I'll be the one to care
The singer is willing and desires to care for the person whose clothing they noticed.


So I see you braid your hair
The artist observes and appreciates the person's hairstyle.


Hold me and you'll stay young (don't go)
The person provides the artist with a sense of youth and happiness.


Tell me why
The singer still seeks understanding and explanation for their intense emotional state.


Tell me why
Reiterating the desire for understanding and explanation.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ameer Vann, Ciaran Mcdonald, Clifford Simpson, Dominique Simpson, Jabari Manwarring, Matthew Garrett Champion, Romil Hemnani, Russell Evan Boring, William Wood, William Anku Kraka Mawuli Ando Wood

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