HONEY
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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Your fears always rollin'
In the deep and you can't control it
What you want
What you want, emotion?
My arms are always open
Your fears always rollin'
What you want
What you want, emotion?
I need a step out with no frustration
I need a permanent getaway vacation
They got a permanent hit-list, my nigga
A million reasons to get rich, my nigga
50 did it right
I could've been homeless
I thought I moved too often, just for the summer
I could've been homeless
Before I had to go, I had a course
A million reasons to get rich, my nigga
A million reasons to get rich, my nigga
A million reasons to get rich, my nigga
My people still dry snitchin' whenever they touch the mic
That's what happens when a therapist isn't somewhere in sight
Take flight
Never lean to the left or the right
'Cause they turn the other cheek when our niggas start to die
When our women start to die
When our children start to die
I don't feel the empathy
We been displaced too many times
Every summer in this city start to feel like Columbine
'Cause you gotta get yours
And I gotta get mine
One time for the paragon to the paradigm
When you underground they can only try to undermine
Use the track as a gymnasium to get into the stadium
They couldn't match my alien
I'm glowing like Uranium
One time for the— one time—
One time— nigga, one time— nigga
One time— nigga, one t—
Nigga (yes) nigga, nigga (yes)
A million reasons to get rich, my nigga
50 did it right, 50 did it right (yes)
Wish I could call every successful black rapper for advice
How the fuck do I make this shit last my whole life? (yes)
What if they don't want to come to the concert tonight? (yes)
(Yes, yes)
Nigga (yes) nigga, nigga (yes), nigga
(Oh) Tuggin' on my pinky ring (yes)
Smelling like chrysanthemum
I just want that, I just want that, I just want that, I just want that
(Oh) Tuggin' on my pinky ring (yes)
Smelling like chrysanthemum
I just want that, I just want that, I just want that, I just want that
(Oh) Tuggin' on my pinky ring (yes)
Smelling like chrysanthemum
I just want that, I just want that, I just want that, I just want that
All my jewelry, and all my niggas (yes)
All my jewelry, and all my niggas got that, yeah (yes)
Ooh, ooh (yes, yes)
And you know I got it (yes)
Just give me what I need (yes, yes)
The lyrics of BROCKHAMPTON's "HONEY" express openness, vulnerability, and the desire for success. The repeated line "My arms are always open, your fears always rollin'" could be interpreted as an offer of safety and comfort, but also as an acknowledgement of the constant presence of fear in our lives. The line "I need a step out with no frustration, I need a permanent getaway vacation" is a cry for relief from the pressures of daily life. BROCKHAMPTON also touches on the idea of wealth and success, with the line "A million reasons to get rich, my nigga" and the reference to 50 Cent as someone who did it right. However, there is also a sense of uncertainty and doubt, with the line "How the fuck do I make this shit last my whole life?"
The second verse touches on the struggle of being a successful black artist, with the desire to connect with others who have made it and the fear of losing that success. BROCKHAMPTON also comments on the state of society, with references to displacement and violence ("Every summer in this city start to feel like Columbine"). The repeated line "All my jewelry, and all my niggas got that" could be interpreted as a statement of solidarity and shared success.
Line by Line Meaning
My arms are always open
I am always willing to help you with open arms.
Your fears always rollin'
You are constantly anxious and worried.
In the deep and you can't control it
You are stuck in a state of anxiety you cannot escape from.
What you want
What is it that you truly desire?
What you want, emotion?
Is it an emotional want or desire?
I need a step out with no frustration
I need a break from all the stress and aggravation.
I need a permanent getaway vacation
I want to escape from reality for good.
They got a permanent hit-list, my nigga
There is always someone trying to bring you down.
A million reasons to get rich, my nigga
There are countless motives to become wealthy.
50 did it right
50 Cent was successful in achieving financial security.
I could've been homeless
I could have had no place to live.
I thought I moved too often, just for the summer
I believed I moved around too much, only for a brief period.
Before I had to go, I had a course
I had a direction in life before I had to leave.
My people still dry snitchin' whenever they touch the mic
My community still reveals confidential information publicly when performing.
That's what happens when a therapist isn't somewhere in sight
When there is no one to provide emotional guidance, things tend to go wrong.
Take flight
Take off and leave your problems behind.
Never lean to the left or the right
Stay neutral and don't pick sides.
'Cause they turn the other cheek when our niggas start to die
People tend to ignore or forget about issues when it comes to the death of black men.
When our women start to die
The same goes for black women.
When our children start to die
Even our children are not safe.
I don't feel the empathy
I am not feeling sympathy from others towards our plight.
We been displaced too many times
Our community has been uprooted from homes and location numerous times.
Every summer in this city start to feel like Columbine
City life feels dangerous, reminiscent of the school shooting at Columbine.
'Cause you gotta get yours
You have to get what is owed to you.
And I gotta get mine
I have to get what is owed to me.
One time for the paragon to the paradigm
A shoutout to the best and ideal version of something.
When you underground they can only try to undermine
When you are still unknown, people can only try to discredit you.
Use the track as a gymnasium to get into the stadium
Use your music as a platform to get noticed and perform in big venues.
They couldn't match my alien
They cannot compare to my unique, otherworldly talents.
I'm glowing like Uranium
I'm shining as bright as a radioactive element.
One time for the— one time—
Let's give a shoutout to the best once again.
One time— nigga, one time— nigga
Repeatedly acknowledging the best.
A million reasons to get rich, my nigga
Reiterating that there are countless motives to become wealthy.
50 did it right, 50 did it right (yes)
50 Cent accomplished his goals the right way.
Wish I could call every successful black rapper for advice
I wish I had direct communication with every prosperous black rapper.
How the fuck do I make this shit last my whole life? (yes)
Asking how to become successful permanently.
What if they don't want to come to the concert tonight? (yes)
What if people are not interested in my show tonight?
Nigga (yes) nigga, nigga (yes)
Repeating the word 'nigga' for emphasis.
(Oh) Tuggin' on my pinky ring (yes)
Playing with a pinky ring for no particular reason.
Smelling like chrysanthemum
The scent of flowers is present.
I just want that, I just want that, I just want that, I just want that
Repeating a desire for something specific.
All my jewelry, and all my niggas (yes)
Reiterating ownership of jewelry and a group of friends.
And you know I got it (yes)
Asserting ownership of what is desired.
Just give me what I need (yes, yes)
Asking for someone to provide what is desired.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Christopher Stewart, Clifford Simpson, Dominique Simpson, Matthew Champion, Romil Hemnani, Terius Nash, William Wood
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