HOTTIE
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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Put my friends in the truck, add it up, add it up
If you think you know me now, that's enough, that's enough
If you think you know me now, that's enough, that's enough
Put the bag in the cup, add it up, add it up
Put my friends in the truck, add it up, add it up
If you think you know me now, that's enough, that's enough
If you think you know me now, that's enough, that's enough
They say "what you contribute to my consciousness?"
Voices feelin' so ominous
I can't place a pen for you, they mark it out as anonymous
I would shift the whole continent
If it helped you 'round with some confidence
Thinkin' bout all the consequence
Gotta try to break, was monotonous
How could I be better?
I paid the price in full, just to clear the record
Rewound just to fast forward
On the eight track, I stole from my grandmama
Catastrophic, where the stoppin'?
Man, I wish I had a rocket, wish I ain't feel microscopic
Wish my thoughts was telepathic but instead I'm always babbling
Love rappin' like it's my girlfriend, every tour is like a catfish
Just kidding, I love you assholes (Put the bag in the cup, add it up, add it up)
Put my friends in the truck, add it up, add it up
If you think you know me now, that's enough, that's enough
If you think you know me now that's enough, that's enough
It's hard to air out in deep water
You keep calling, I ignore it
Cleared my conscience in absurd ways
I do the things you hate, I'm changing every day
I just wanna know, know (I just wanna know where the party at)
I just wanna know, know (24/7 thinkin' 'bout you)
I just wanna know, know (I just wanna know when we leavin', boo)
I just wanna know, know (24/7 thinkin' 'bout you)
I just wanna know, know (I just wanna know where the party at)
I just wanna know, know (24/7 thinkin' 'bout you)
I just wanna know, know (I just wanna know when we leavin', boo)
I just wanna know, know (24/7 thinkin' 'bout you)
Put the bag in the cup, add it up, add it up
Put my friends in the truck, add it up, add it up
If you think you know me now, that's enough, that's enough
If you think you know me now, that's enough, that's enough
Put the bag in the cup, add it up, add it up
Put my friends in the truck, add it up, add it up
If you think you know me now, that's enough, that's enough
If you think you know me now, that's enough, that's enough
The lyrics for BROCKHAMPTON's "HOTTIE" is about the group's internal struggles with their identity and how it affects their relationship with their fans. The song starts with the repetition of "Put the bag in the cup, add it up, add it up" and "Put my friends in the truck, add it up, add it up," which could signify the group's materialistic approach to fame and fortune. However, it could also be interpreted as the members' attempts to come together and add up their talents to create something great.
The chorus starts with "They say 'what you contribute to my consciousness?'" which could represent BROCKHAMPTON's fans who are asking the group what they offer in terms of music and message. The lines "Voices feelin' so ominous/I can't place a pen for you, they mark it out as anonymous" could be acknowledging how difficult it can be for artists to please everyone while staying true to themselves. The lines "Thinkin' 'bout all the consequence/Gotta try to break, was monotonous" could be the group reflecting on their past struggles and how they need to keep evolving and trying new things to stay relevant.
The second verse could represent the members' personal struggles. Lines such as "Catastrophic, where the stoppin'?/Man, I wish I had a rocket, wish I ain't feel microscopic/Wish my thoughts was telepathic but instead I'm always babbling" could show the group's feelings of being overwhelmed and wanting to escape. However, they also acknowledge their love for their fans when they say "Love rappin' like it's my girlfriend, every tour is like a catfish/Just kidding, I love you assholes."
Overall, "HOTTIE" is a song about BROCKHAMPTON's struggles with identity and being misunderstood by their fans. The group acknowledges the challenges of trying to please everyone while staying true to themselves and their desire for growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
Put the bag in the cup, add it up, add it up
Mixing substances and calculating expenses
Put my friends in the truck, add it up, add it up
Rolling with the squad and tallying costs
If you think you know me now, that's enough, that's enough
Assuming familiarity without truly understanding
They say "what you contribute to my consciousness?"
Others inquire about the impact one makes in their lives
Voices feelin' so ominous
Negative thoughts consuming one's mind
I can't place a pen for you, they mark it out as anonymous
Difficulty in expressing oneself for fear of being unrecognized
I would shift the whole continent
Willingness to move mountains for loved ones
If it helped you 'round with some confidence
Supporting others in boosting their self-assurance
Thinkin' bout all the consequence
Considering the outcomes of one's actions
Gotta try to break, was monotonous
Needing to escape from a mundane routine
How could I be better?
Questioning oneself on how to improve
I paid the price in full, just to clear the record
Taking responsibility and making amends for past mistakes
Rewound just to fast forward
Reflecting on the past to move forward in the present
On the eight track, I stole from my grandmama
Recalling youthful mistakes and regrets
Catastrophic, where the stoppin'?
Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a negative situation
Man, I wish I had a rocket, wish I ain't feel microscopic
Desiring to escape from feelings of insignificance and smallness
Wish my thoughts was telepathic but instead I'm always babbling
Wanting to better communicate and connect with others
Love rappin' like it's my girlfriend, every tour is like a catfish
Finding joy in performing and touring despite the hardships
Just kidding, I love you assholes (Put the bag in the cup, add it up, add it up)
Jokingly expressing appreciation for one's friends
It's hard to air out in deep water
Finding it difficult to be honest and vulnerable in challenging situations
You keep calling, I ignore it
Choosing to distance oneself from someone's constant reach
Cleared my conscience in absurd ways
Making peace with oneself through unconventional means
I do the things you hate, I'm changing every day
Growing and evolving, sometimes in ways that others may not understand or appreciate
I just wanna know, know (I just wanna know where the party at)
Expressing a desire for fun and excitement
24/7 thinkin' 'bout you
Constantly thinking about a significant other or crush
I just wanna know when we leavin', boo
Anticipating a departure with a loved one
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Clifford Simpson, Dominique Simpson, Isaiah Merriweather, Jabari Manwarringrring, Matthew Champion, Romil Hemnani, Russell Boring, William Wood
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