The song was first previewed on a BROCKHAMPTON’s Instagram story on January 1, 2021. Two days prior to its release, Kevin shared a video on Twitter with snippets the album, including his chorus on this song.
DON'T SHOOT UP THE PARTY
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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White boys all I see whenever I sleep
Niggas think I think these thoughts on purpose
But I knew 'bout NSYNC 'fore cash could rule me
Colonized minds by masters and slaves
They both hate niggas that like niggas the same
Homophobic, I tried to gang bang
I tried to get laid, I had to get paid
In Corpus Christi I got my own street
Runnin' this shit like it's a track meet
I had to go back home, I seen too many niggas die in a week
I give my dogs black wealth, let 'em live well
What a miracle we dreamed a million stories to tell
You are now tuned in, baby, to the new classic
New machine, keep the peace, keep 'em dancin'
Don't shoot up the party
Don't shoot up the party
Please, please
Don't shoot up the party
Don't shoot up the party
Please, please
Don't shoot up the party
Don't shoot up my party
Please, please (please, please)
Please, please (please, please, please, please)
This a jam for you whims and you woes
For the people in the back standin' on they tippy toes
Don't give a damn what the journalist wrote
Always dead inside like they in the catacombs
On the prowl like a lion in his throne
Watchin' for the prey that might slit his throat
It's 'bout time that I let your ass know
Y'all deserve the guillotine even more (uh-oh)
Kiss my ass, treat my balls like it's mistletoe
Fuck class, get cash by the truckload
Latest album with my dogs but the city closed
You in for a hell of a ride, uh-oh
This a good time, know I'm damn right
Order every single bottle of the best wine
Fuck if I know, need it all though
Dedicate this to my family in Chicago
Stay down, I'm sorry
Stay down, you're ugly
Uh-oh, oh
The people need more of the money
These white people don't love me
Uh-oh, oh
Stay down, I'm sorry
Stay down, we're hungry
Uh-oh, oh
I don't need you to love me
Fuck you, come fuck me
I know
Don't shoot up the party
Don't shoot up the party
Please, please
Don't shoot up the party
Don't shoot up the party
Please, please
Don't shoot up the party
Don't shoot up my party
Please, please (please, please)
Please, please (please, please, please, please)
What's the issue?
Why you gotta grab that pistol?
Think about who gon' miss you
Never know what I been through
What's the issue?
Why you gotta grab that pistol?
Think about who gon' miss you
Never know what they might do
Don't shoot up the party
Don't shoot up the
(Yeah)
(Who you really wanna try to step to?)
(Try to step to?)
(Who you really wanna try to step to?)
(Oh)
(Oh, yeah)
The lyrics to BROCKHAMPTON's song DON'T SHOOT UP THE PARTY are a commentary on the pervasive self-hatred and internalized racism that exist within American society. The opening lines of the song, "All-American self-hatred runs deep, white boys all I see whenever I sleep," address this directly, highlighting the ways in which many people of color feel alienated from mainstream culture and struggle with feelings of inferiority. The song also delves into issues of sexuality and homophobia, with the lines "they both hate niggas that like niggas the same" pointing to the ways in which the black community often marginalizes queer individuals.
Throughout the song, BROCKHAMPTON acknowledges the challenges and struggles that they have faced as a group, highlighting the violence and trauma that they have witnessed in their communities. Despite this, however, the song remains upbeat and celebratory, urging listeners to stay positive and resist the urge to give in to violence and hatred. Lines such as "New machine, keep the peace, keep 'em dancin'" speak to the transformative power of music, suggesting that by coming together and celebrating life, people can overcome even the most challenging circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
All-American self-hatred runs deep
Self-hatred is common among Americans
White boys all I see whenever I sleep
The rapper notices white boys even in their sleep
Niggas think I think these thoughts on purpose
People believe the rapper deliberately has certain thoughts
But I knew 'bout NSYNC 'fore cash could rule me
The rapper was a fan of NSYNC before becoming money-focused
Colonized minds by masters and slaves
Mentality shaped by both oppressors and oppressed people
They both hate niggas that like niggas the same
Both leaders and followers dislike people with same-sex attraction
Homophobic, I tried to gang bang
Despite being homophobic, the rapper attempted to join a gang
I tried to get laid, I had to get paid
The rapper was pursuing sex but also focused on making money
Hopped off the ship, I land on my feet
Despite challenges, the rapper succeeded
In Corpus Christi I got my own street
The rapper has a street named after him in Corpus Christi
Runnin' this shit like it's a track meet
The rapper dominates in his area of expertise
I had to go back home, I seen too many niggas die in a week
The rapper returned home to avoid the deaths of many people
I give my dogs black wealth, let 'em live well
The rapper shares his wealth with his peers so they can live better lives
What a miracle we dreamed a million stories to tell
The rapper is amazed that so many stories came from their work
You are now tuned in, baby, to the new classic
The listener is hearing a modern classic
New machine, keep the peace, keep 'em dancin'
The new sound is innovative and keeps listeners happy
Don't shoot up the party
Do not cause violence at the party
This a jam for you whims and you woes
The song is for those with different feelings and struggles
For the people in the back standin' on they tippy toes
The song is for those trying to see the stage by standing on their toes in the back
Don't give a damn what the journalist wrote
The rapper does not care about negative press from journalist
Always dead inside like they in the catacombs
Journalists act lifeless, like they're in a crypt
On the prowl like a lion in his throne
The rapper is on the hunt for success like a lion winning on his throne
Watchin' for the prey that might slit his throat
The rapper is gunning for success while avoiding threats
It's 'bout time that I let your ass know
The rapper is going to call out problematic individuals
Y'all deserve the guillotine even more (uh-oh)
Problematic people require a harsh punishment
Kiss my ass, treat my balls like it's mistletoe
Insulting and inappropriate, but a representation of the rapper's power and confidence
Fuck class, get cash by the truckload
Money instead of education is important
Latest album with my dogs but the city closed
The rapper's latest album was created with friends, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, the city is closed
You in for a hell of a ride, uh-oh
The audience is in for an exciting experience
This a good time, know I'm damn right
The rapper believes his performance is enjoyable
Order every single bottle of the best wine
The rapper will spend a fortune on the best wine
Fuck if I know, need it all though
The rapper desires everything but does not know why
Dedicate this to my family in Chicago
The song is especially for the rapper's family in Chicago
Stay down, I'm sorry
Alluding to depression and feeling sorry for not being able to help
Stay down, you're ugly
Telling someone depressed to stay there, calling them 'ugly,' indicating flaws and boosting rap persona
The people need more of the money
The people need financial help
These white people don't love me
The rapper feels rejected by white people
Stay down, we're hungry
The group is striving for better lives and need financial success
I don't need you to love me
Not desiring love from anyone
Fuck you, come fuck me
A vulgar reference indicating the rapper does not need anyone
What's the issue?
What is the problem?
Why you gotta grab that pistol?
Asking why someone has to resort to violence
Think about who gon' miss you
Consider the impact of one's actions
Never know what I been through
Others cannot know the rapper's struggles
(Yeah), (Who you really wanna try to step to?), (Try to step to?), (Who you really wanna try to step to?), (Oh), (Oh, yeah)
Challenging someone who is trying to start a conflict
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Baird Robert Wittner Acheson, Ciaran McDonald, Gabriel Acheson, Ian Simpson, Isaiah Merriweather, Jabari Manwarring, Matthew Garrett Champion, Romil Hemnani, Russell Evan Boring
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheBestPizzaConnoisseur
Shoutout to everyone who was here for the premiere, we had a very profound discussion about merlyn and balls in the chat
@madisondazi5915
it got pretty deep tbh
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GO MERLYN
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@lordgutterrat9634
Seeing Anthony fantano pull up and shooting up the party was amazing and really added to the song
@SaxtonFail
Once the door opened and I saw that red flannel I knew what was about to go down
@Bellavista26
@@SaxtonFail LMFAOOOO when the 2nd comment is unexpectedly more hilarious than the first 😂💀 thanks man
@madid5398
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