The song and Kevin Abstract-directed music video were released just three days before the album’s release as a surprise to eager fans.
This track samples the famous Mii Channel theme music, as seen in the ”SATURATION” documentary. It also features a drum sample from Lyn Collins' “Think (About It)” and a saxophone sample from Yonosuke Kitamura’s “All Night Long.” The sax sample could also be taken from “Tenor Sax 03” by Mr. Roboto.
On February 1, 2018, the group made their TV debut, performing “BOOGIE” on MTV’s Total Request Live.
BOOGIE
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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What are the words I'm forbidden to say?
I need to let my hair down and grow up like a real ass bitch
A real ass bitch, bitch
What are the rules for breakfast today?
What are the words I'm forbidden to say?
I need to let my hair down and grow up like a real ass bitch
A real ass bitch, bitch
I've been beat up my whole life
I've been shot down, kicked out twice
Ain't no stoppin' me tonight
I'ma get all the things I like
I've been beat up my whole life
I've been shot down, kicked out twice
Ain't no stoppin' me tonight
I'ma get all the things I like
My niggas takin' over
BROCKHAMPTON, call your momma
My niggas goin' platinum
Break neck, send you to the doctor
Best boy band since One Direction
Makin' niggas itch like a skin infection
Did me wrong like a perfect stepson
Been a wrong, you can change the song, hun
Who got me riled up?
Who the lame ass bitch wanna talk 'bout us?
Ooo, who got me riled up?
Who the lame ass bitch wanna talk 'bout us?
Ooo, come get it from me
Uh, come get it from me
Uh, come get it from me
Uh, uh, uh, come get it from me
Break necks, I'm the chiropractor
Come on down, you know I got ya
Real shit, feelin' saturated
We allowed this spot, fuck the haters
Break necks, I'm the chiropractor
Come on down, you know I got ya
Real shit, feelin' saturated
We allowed this spot, fuck the haters
When you see me in the street, they say "Willie, Willie!"
When you don't see me in the street, I'm like a hillbilly
All sad 'cause nobody wanna suck my willy
Now I'm sad, everybody wanna suck my willy
When you see me in the street, they say "Willie, Willie!"
When you don't see me in the street, I'm like a hillbilly
All sad 'cause nobody wanna suck my willy
Now I'm sad, everybody wanna suck my willy
They be like "what the fuck is you on?" when we hit the room
Move 'til these niggas throw me in the tomb
Hear the sounds of the pharaoh when we spin the tunes
Everything feel right now you in the womb
Wanna motivate you in the afternoon
Top shelf money, that's my new perfume
Twist it up, let it in and inhale the fumes
I'm the one that's zoom if you just assume
I've been beat up my whole life
I've been shot down, kicked out twice
Ain't no stoppin' me tonight
I'ma get all the things I like
I've been beat up my whole life
I've been shot down, kicked out twice
Ain't no stoppin' me tonight
I'ma get all the things I like
The lyrics to BOOGIE by BROCKHAMPTON are an ode to individuality and self-confidence. The first few lines express a desire to break free from societal expectations and let one's hair down, a metaphor for shedding inhibitions and letting one's true self shine. This is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "real ass bitch," asserting a sense of authenticity and rejecting the idea of conformity. The chorus, "I've been beat up my whole life, I've been shot down, kicked out twice, ain't no stopping me tonight, I'ma get all the things I like," is a declaration of resilience and determination to rise above adversity and achieve personal goals.
The second verse boasts about the success of BROCKHAMPTON and their dominance in the rap industry, calling themselves the best boy band since One Direction and taunting their haters. The third verse, delivered by rapper Bearface, talks about feeling like an outcast and seeking validation, but eventually finding confidence and acceptance. The track is filled with high energy and catchy beats, emphasizing the message of individuality and self-belief.
Line by Line Meaning
What are the rules for breakfast today?
Asking about the constraints and limitations on oneself
What are the words I'm forbidden to say?
Questioning the boundaries of acceptable speech
I need to let my hair down and grow up like a real ass bitch
Desiring to break free from societal expectations and become a strong individual
A real ass bitch, bitch
Emphasis on assertiveness and strength of character
I've been beat up my whole life
Struggled through difficult times and faced challenges continuously
I've been shot down, kicked out twice
Experienced rejection and failure multiple times
Ain't no stoppin' me tonight
Determined to succeed and achieve goals regardless of obstacles
I'ma get all the things I like
Focusing on personal satisfaction and fulfillment
My niggas takin' over
Empowering oneself and one's group to become leaders
BROCKHAMPTON, call your momma
Announcing one's success and superiority in the industry
My niggas goin' platinum
Boasting about the group's achievements and success
Break neck, send you to the doctor
Warning others of the group's strength and ability to cause harm
Best boy band since One Direction
Comparing oneself to a successful and iconic group
Makin' niggas itch like a skin infection
Creating a buzz and provoking discussion about oneself
Did me wrong like a perfect stepson
Betrayed by someone close and trusted
Been a wrong, you can change the song, hun
Acknowledging past mistakes and moving forward
Who got me riled up?
Asking who or what caused one's anger and frustration
Who the lame ass bitch wanna talk 'bout us?
Defensive response to criticism or gossip about oneself
Ooo, come get it from me
Challenging others to confront and address any issues directly
Break necks, I'm the chiropractor
Confidently asserting one's power and dominance
Come on down, you know I got ya
Welcoming others to join and follow
Real shit, feelin' saturated
Experiencing overwhelming emotions and sensations
We allowed this spot, fuck the haters
Asserting one's ownership and control while disregarding criticism
When you see me in the street, they say "Willie, Willie!"
Celebrity status and recognition
When you don't see me in the street, I'm like a hillbilly
Feeling invisible or irrelevant when not in the public eye
All sad 'cause nobody wanna suck my willy
Desiring attention and affection from others
Now I'm sad, everybody wanna suck my willy
Feeling overwhelmed by sudden popularity
They be like "what the fuck is you on?" when we hit the room
Others being surprised or confused by one's behavior or success
Move 'til these niggas throw me in the tomb
Continuing to be active and successful until death
Hear the sounds of the pharaoh when we spin the tunes
Creating impactful and memorable music
Everything feel right now you in the womb
Feeling confident and comfortable in one's current situation
Wanna motivate you in the afternoon
Encouraging others to be productive and successful
Top shelf money, that's my new perfume
Boasting about one's wealth and high-quality lifestyle
Twist it up, let it in and inhale the fumes
Enjoying and indulging in pleasures and vices
I'm the one that's zoom if you just assume
Assuming others recognize and respect one's success and superiority
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dominic Simpson, Merlyn Wood, Russel Boring, Matt Champion, Ameer Vann, Clifford Ian Simpson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maverickREAL
Imagine the guys walking into the store.
Merlyn: "YO WHERE MY BOYS AT, CAN I DRINK STRAIGHT FROM THE SLURPEE MACHINE"
Clerk: "Wait, you're the Brockhampton guys, right? It's an honor-"
Joba: "Can I crouch in the freezer quick?"
Merlyn (practicing his lines): "WHEN YOU SEE ME IN THE STREET THEY SAY WILLIE WILLIE"
Roberto: "Como estas?"
Matt: "We got the car parked in the lot, I'm gonna go jump over it and honk the horn real hard."
Dom: "Y'ALL READY FOR SOME HEEEEAT?!"
Joba (from the freezer): "FUCK THE HATERS!!"
Clerk:"What's going on?"
@omarhuda20
BOOGIE LYRICS
[Video Intro: Robert Ontenient]
Me llamo Roberto y me gusta bailar
[Verse 1: Kevin Abstract]
What are the rules for breakfast today?
What are the words I'm forbidden to say?
I need to let my hair down and grow it like a real ass bitch
A real ass bitch, bitch
What are the rules for breakfast today? (grow it like a real-)
What are the words I'm forbidden to say? (grow it like a real-)
I need to let my hair down and grow it like a real ass bitch (grow it like a real-)
A real ass bitch, bitch (grow it like a real-)
[Chorus: Kevin Abstract]
I've been beat up my whole life
I've been shot down, kicked out twice
Ain't no stoppin' me tonight
I'ma get all the things I like
I've been beat up my whole life
I've been shot down, kicked out twice
Ain't no stoppin' me tonight
I'ma get all the things I like
[Verse 2: Ameer Vann]
My niggas takin' over
BROCKHAMPTON, call your momma
My niggas goin' platinum
Break necks, send you to the doctor
[Verse 3: Kevin Abstract]
Best boy band since One Direction
Makin' niggas itch like a skin infection, mm
Did me wrong like a perfect stepson, mm
Been a wrong, you can change the song, hun
[Verse 4: Matt Champion]
Who got me riled up?
Who the lame ass bitch wanna talk 'bout us?
Ooh, who got me riled up?
Who the lame ass bitch wanna talk 'bout us?
Ooh, come get it from me, uh
Come get it from me, uh
Come get it from me, uh, uh, uh
Come get it from me
[Verse 5: Joba]
Break necks, I'm the chiropractor
Come on down, you know I gotcha
Real shit, feelin' saturated
Realign the spine, fuck the haters
Break necks, I'm the chiropractor
Come on down, you know I gotcha
Real shit, feelin' saturated
Realign the spine, fuck the haters
@omarhuda20
[Verse 6: Merlyn Wood]
When you see me in the street, they say "Willie, Willie!"
But you won't see me in the street, I'm like a hillbilly
I was sad 'cause nobody wanna suck my willy
Now I'm sad, everybody wanna suck my willy
When you see me in the street, they say "Willie, Willie!"
But you won't see me in the street, I'm like a hillbilly
I was sad 'cause nobody wanna suck my willy
Now I'm sad, everybody wanna suck my willy
[Verse 7: Dom McLennon]
They be like "what the fuck is you on?" when we hit the room
Move til' these niggas throw me in the tomb
Hear the sounds of the pharaoh when we spin the tunes
Everything feel right now you in the womb
Wanna motivate you in the afternoon
Top shelf money, that's my new perfume
Twist it up, light the end and inhale the fumes
I'm the one that's zoom if you just assume
[Chorus: Kevin Abstract]
I've been beat up my whole life
I've been shot down, kicked out twice
Ain't no stoppin' me tonight
I'ma get all the things I like
I've been beat up my whole life
I've been shot down, kicked out twice
Ain't no stoppin' me tonight
I'ma get all the things I like
@SethEverman
1:29 me everytime brockhampton enter my life with new music
@SilvioPorto
oh hey its bald piano man
@backwardshoe
Omg hi Seth.
@Always_Focused
SethEverman more like 1:14 my guy
@becketclark9942
Seth I love your videos and it's super cool you love these guys too. also my fave pokemon are blastoise and gengar too which I always remembered
@manecavic6927
THIS SHIT IS LIT
@rachelb7656
My favorite thing about this song is how each members’ verse is only 8-20 seconds long, so they can fit nearly everyone in
@KhayJayArt
They share
@grocerybag7592
Not bearface tho :/
@yashim08
@@grocerybag7592 His style doesn't fit the vibe of this song.