This song was the third single from SATURATION II following “GUMMY” and “SWAMP.” The music video premiered on August 15, 2017.
JUNKY
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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He gave me good head, peepin' out while the windows tinted
I speak in tongues, and I arrive without a damn mention
It's kinda sick and I was born in 1996 and
1999 the only year that I remember
I slip through the cracks without havin' a damn temper
I bleach my hair because these bitches all about they bitchin'
I say shit when I rap and y'all niggas barely listen
I do the most for the culture, nigga, by just existing
Delete my tweets 'cause I'm ashamed of being a fuckin' Simpson
I told my mom I was gay, why the fuck she ain't listen?
I signed a pub deal and her opinion fuckin' disappearin'
I'm payin' bills for my sister and tryna fund her business
Is it homophobic to only hook up with straight niggas?
You know, like closet niggas, masc-type
Why don't you take that mask off? That's the thought I had last night
Why you always rap about bein' gay?
'Cause not enough niggas rappin' be gay
Where I come from niggas get called "faggot" and killed
So I'ma get head from a nigga right here
And they can come and cut my hand off and
And my legs off and
And I'ma still be a boss 'til my head go, yeah
Friendly meal, cop and steal, all my niggas down
Twistin' on the truth, tired and crack inside
Friendly meal, cop and steal, all my niggas down
Twistin' on the truth, tired and crack inside
Friendly, friendly, friendly steal, all my niggas down
Twistin' on the truth, tired and crack, crack, crack
Friendly meal, cop and steal, all my niggas down
Twistin' on the truth, tired and crack
I don't trust nobody 'cause they don't deserve it
Niggas run in your house, they know you doin' dirty
I got my hand on an ounce so now I got money servin'
I just bought me a fifth and now I'm speedin', swervin'
I took an eighth of them shrooms and now I'm hearin' voices
I took like two of them pills, I can't remember nothing
I ain't under control, I'm losin' motor function
I need an intervention, I need an exorcism
I need a therapist, paranoia and drug addiction
It's very scary, my momma don't even recognise me
I'm goin' crazy, don't need nobody to say they love me
My acts of desperation, I'm on an empty stomach
So fuck the consequences, I ain't runnin' from them
Feelin' like a goner
Put my life in locker
Hotbox in the Hummer
Hotbox in the summer
If I had the option, I would do it all again
If I had the option, I would do it all again
I just wanna feel like I did the right program
I just want to appeal to my dad and my cousins (again)
When I cut that feel I do nothing but diplomas
Love is going, bet you didn't do it by your lonesome
So I forgive my mommy, daddy, auntie and my uncles
For guilt-tripping feelings whenever they call my number
They see men dream, they see men fallin'
But when I dream, I'm smashing on a llama
Both pessimistic, drug addicted, caught in our feelings
We spit venom then stare at the ceiling wondering why
My mom's no alcoholic, she just wanna drown her sorrows
Love her to death and soon enough I'll give back all I borrowed
Both so submissive, take turns dominating, the light has been faded
This hate-fueled love, we don't fake it, no giving, just taking
I took some steps to be a bigger person
I should've thrown ya off the highway to cause swerving
Ain't no burden, ain't no sermon, ain't no motherfuckin' plaque
I hate these hospitals and police and the smell of death, all that
I hate these shady folk that want a ladylike
But don't treat lady right, but they be sayin' like "just the tip"
And, yeah, you mad 'cause she ain't fuck, mad 'cause she ain't suck
Beat your ass before you got time to say "why not?"
Here to catch ya slip up, wish you could just rewind
Time to not fuck up, thought you were just lucked up
Where the respect? Is your ass human?
I look you in your eyes, say "fuck you, are you fuckin' stupid?"
Respect my mother, 'spect my sister, 'spect these women, boy
I get my 99, I don't own one, hit the store to blow your brains off
Better hope my aim off
Better hope the range off
Better hope my tame off
Before I blow your brains off, boy
No hands with the stunts
Jump off the roof like I do what I want
All of the life in my past wanna haunt
And my sight of the future beginning to taunt my ambition
Man on the moon, I'm marooned
I ain't trippin', I'm on a mission
Every time that I speak they ain't skippin'
Turned my inspiration to a vision
That's a given, no slipping
The lyrics to BROCKHAMPTON's song JUNKY delve into the complexity of the lead singer's identity, his struggles with drug addiction, relationships with family members, and the stifling societal norms that force him to conform. He begins by announcing his intentions to look out for himself and confesses to receiving head from another man while the car windows are tinted. He speaks about arriving without prior mention, likely an allusion to his sudden fame, and the loneliness that accompanies it.
The lead singer then talks about being raised in a generation where being different is unacceptable, leading him to bleach his hair and use language that is more audacious than others in his industry. He then discusses the negativity he has received from the media, deleting tweets in shame and struggling to gain his mother's acceptance after coming out as gay. He also details the financial burdens he has taken on to help his sister, questioning if it is homophobic to only desire closeted and masculine men.
The chorus acknowledges the violence and hatred that homosexuals face, including being called "faggot" and killed for their identity. However, he dares anyone to try and stop him from living his life or expressing himself. The song continues with an unsettling description of drug addiction and the numbness it brings, stating that he doesn't trust anyone and that paranoia and addiction have consumed him. He wishes for an intervention and an exorcism to remove the emotional demons that plague him.
The final verse is a call to action and states that he wishes he had the power to rewrite the past to prevent his loved ones from being hurt. He raps about the necessity for respect of all women, including his mother and sister, and finishes with an ode to his own creative drive and ambition that he hopes will take him beyond the trap of his present situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I spit my heart out, lookin' out for my best interests
I express myself passionately, always prioritizing what is best for me
He gave me good head, peepin' out while the windows tinted
He performed oral sex on me while keeping a lookout through the tinted windows
I speak in tongues, and I arrive without a damn mention
I communicate in a mysterious and enigmatic manner, making my presence felt without any attention drawn to me
It's kinda sick and I was born in 1996 and
It's somewhat twisted, considering I was born in 1996 and
1999 the only year that I remember
1999 is the only year from my childhood that I recall
I slip through the cracks without havin' a damn temper
I easily go unnoticed without getting angry
I bleach my hair because these bitches all about they bitchin'
I dye my hair blond to stand out in a world where women are constantly complaining
I say shit when I rap and y'all niggas barely listen
I express myself honestly through my rap, but you guys hardly pay attention
I do the most for the culture, nigga, by just existing
Simply by existing, I contribute greatly to the culture
Delete my tweets 'cause I'm ashamed of being a fuckin' Simpson
I delete my tweets because I'm embarrassed about being a foolish and immature person
I told my mom I was gay, why the fuck she ain't listen?
I informed my mother that I'm gay, but why didn't she pay attention?
I signed a pub deal and her opinion fuckin' disappearin'
I signed a publishing deal, and suddenly my mother's opinion doesn't matter anymore
I'm payin' bills for my sister and tryna fund her business
I'm financially supporting my sister and attempting to fund her business
Is it homophobic to only hook up with straight niggas?
Is it considered homophobic if I only have sexual relationships with straight men?
You know, like closet niggas, masc-type
You know, like men who hide their sexuality, appearing masculine
Why don't you take that mask off? That's the thought I had last night
Why don't you reveal your true self? That's the thought I had last night
Why you always rap about bein' gay?
Why do you constantly rap about your homosexuality?
'Cause not enough niggas rappin' be gay
Because there are not many black men in rap who openly identify as gay
Where I come from niggas get called 'faggot' and killed
In my hometown, black men are often called 'faggot' and murdered
So I'ma get head from a nigga right here
So I'm going to receive oral sex from a black man right now
And they can come and cut my hand off and
Even if someone were to come and cut off my hand
And my legs off and
And my legs as well
And I'ma still be a boss 'til my head go, yeah
I will continue to be a powerful figure until I die
Friendly meal, cop and steal, all my niggas down
A casual gathering, where we collaborate and steal, all my friends are supportive
Twistin' on the truth, tired and crack inside
Distorting the facts, exhausted, and struggling internally
I don't trust nobody 'cause they don't deserve it
I have no faith in anyone because they haven't proven themselves trustworthy
Niggas run in your house, they know you doin' dirty
Criminals invade your home because they're aware of your illegal activities
I got my hand on an ounce so now I got money servin'
I have a large quantity of drugs, allowing me to make a profit
I just bought me a fifth and now I'm speedin', swervin'
I recently purchased a bottle of liquor and now I'm driving recklessly
I took an eighth of them shrooms and now I'm hearin' voices
I consumed an eighth of magic mushrooms and now I'm experiencing auditory hallucinations
I took like two of them pills, I can't remember nothing
I ingested a couple of pills and now I have no recollection of anything
I ain't under control, I'm losin' motor function
I'm not in control of my actions, experiencing a loss of physical coordination
I need an intervention, I need an exorcism
I require professional help to address my addiction and spiritual cleansing
I need a therapist, paranoia and drug addiction
I desperately need a therapist to help me handle my anxiety and substance abuse problems
It's very scary, my momma don't even recognise me
It's extremely frightening, my own mother can't even identify me
I'm goin' crazy, don't need nobody to say they love me
I'm losing my mind, I don't need anyone to affirm their love for me
My acts of desperation, I'm on an empty stomach
My reckless behavior stems from a place of despair, while I'm feeling physically hungry
So fuck the consequences, I ain't runnin' from them
So disregard the potential repercussions, I'm not avoiding them
Feelin' like a goner
Feeling as if I'm doomed
Put my life in locker
I've locked away my life
Hotbox in the Hummer
Hotboxing in a Hummer
Hotbox in the summer
Hotboxing during the summer
If I had the option, I would do it all again
Given the opportunity, I would repeat everything
I just wanna feel like I did the right program
I simply want to feel as if I made the correct choices
I just want to appeal to my dad and my cousins (again)
I just want to gain the approval of my father and cousins once more
When I cut that feel I do nothing but diplomas
When I experience that feeling, I achieve significant success
Love is going, bet you didn't do it by your lonesome
Love is fleeting, and I'm certain you didn't experience it alone
So I forgive my mommy, daddy, auntie and my uncles
Therefore, I forgive my mother, father, aunt, and uncles
For guilt-tripping feelings whenever they call my number
For making me feel guilty every time they contact me
They see men dream, they see men fallin'
They witness men chasing their dreams and eventually failing
But when I dream, I'm smashing on a llama
However, when I dream, I envision triumphing over challenges, as bizarre as defeating a llama
Both pessimistic, drug addicted, caught in our feelings
Both of us are negative, addicted to drugs, and trapped in our emotions
We spit venom then stare at the ceiling wondering why
We express our bitterness and then gaze at the ceiling, questioning why
My mom's no alcoholic, she just wanna drown her sorrows
My mother isn't an alcoholic, she simply desires to escape her troubles
Love her to death and soon enough I'll give back all I borrowed
I love her intensely and eventually I will repay everything I owe her
Both so submissive, take turns dominating, the light has been faded
Both of us are very submissive, alternating in exerting dominance, and our happiness has dwindled
This hate-fueled love, we don't fake it, no giving, just taking
Our love is fueled by resentment, it's genuine, but it's devoid of selfless giving, only focused on taking
I took some steps to be a bigger person
I took measures to improve as an individual
I should've thrown ya off the highway to cause swerving
I should have forcibly removed you from my life to cause chaos and disruption
Ain't no burden, ain't no sermon, ain't no motherfuckin' plaque
There is no burden, no sermon, no damn recognition
I hate these hospitals and police and the smell of death, all that
I despise hospitals, law enforcement, and the stench of death
I hate these shady folk that want a ladylike
I detest deceitful people who desire a well-behaved woman
But don't treat lady right, but they be sayin' like 'just the tip'
But don't treat women with respect, yet they insist on only engaging sexually to a limited extent
And, yeah, you mad 'cause she ain't fuck, mad 'cause she ain't suck
And, yeah, you're angry because she didn't have sex, mad because she didn't perform oral sex
Beat your ass before you got time to say 'why not?'
I would physically assault you before you even had a chance to respond
Here to catch ya slip up, wish you could just rewind
I'm here to witness your mistakes, and I wish you could simply turn back time
Time to not fuck up, thought you were just lucked up
It's time to stop making mistakes, I believed you were just fortunate
Where the respect? Is your ass human?
Where is the respect? Are you even a decent human being?
I look you in your eyes, say 'fuck you, are you fuckin' stupid?'
I confront you, looking directly into your eyes, and say 'fuck you, are you utterly foolish?'
Respect my mother, 'spect my sister, 'spect these women, boy
Show respect to my mother, respect my sister, and respect all women, boy
I get my 99, I don't own one, hit the store to blow your brains off
I obtain my 1999, I don't possess a gun, go to the store to purchase one and shoot you in the head
Better hope my aim off
You better hope I have bad aim
Better hope the range off
You better hope I'm out of range
Better hope my tame off
You better hope I'm not in control
Before I blow your brains off, boy
Otherwise, I'll shoot you in the head, boy
No hands with the stunts
Performing dangerous stunts without using my hands
Jump off the roof like I do what I want
Jumping off the roof, demonstrating my freedom to do as I please
All of the life in my past wanna haunt
All the previous experiences in my life are haunting me
And my sight of the future beginning to taunt my ambition
Even my vision of the future is now mocking my aspirations
Man on the moon, I'm marooned
Feeling isolated like a man stranded on the moon
I ain't trippin', I'm on a mission
I'm not bothered, I'm focused on a specific goal
Every time that I speak they ain't skippin'
Every time I speak, people pay close attention
Turned my inspiration to a vision
I transformed my inspiration into a clear vision
That's a given, no slipping
That's understood, there will be no mistakes
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Simpson, Ameer Vann, Merlyn Wood, Dom McLennon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hermioneohadelfismos4120
(I had to)
Lyrics:
I spit my heart out, lookin' out for my best interests
He gave me good head, peepin' out while the windows tinted
I speak in tongues, and I arrive without a damn mention
It's kinda sick and I was born in 1996 and
1999 the only year that I remember
I slip through the cracks without havin' a damn temper
I bleach my hair because these bitches all about they bitchin'
I say shit when I rap and y'all niggas barely listen
I do the most for the culture, nigga, by just existing
Delete my tweets 'cause I'm ashamed of being a fuckin' Simpson
I told my mom I was gay, why the fuck she ain't listen?
I signed a pub deal and her opinion fuckin' disappearin'
I'm payin' bills for my sister and tryna fund her business
Is it homophobic to only hook up with straight niggas?
You know, like closet niggas, masc-type
Why don't you take that mask off? That's the thought I had last night
Why you always rap about bein' gay?
'Cause not enough niggas rappin' be gay
Where I come from niggas get called "faggot" and killed
So I'ma get head from a nigga right here
And they can come and cut my hand off and
And my legs off and
And I'ma still be a boss 'til my head go, yeah
Friendly meal, cop and steal, all my niggas down
Twistin' on the truth, tired and crack inside
Friendly meal, cop and steal, all my niggas down
Twistin' on the truth, tired and crack inside
Friendly, friendly, friendly steal, all my niggas down
Twistin' on the truth, tired and crack, crack, crack
Friendly meal, cop and steal, all my niggas down
Twistin' on the truth, tired and crack
I don't trust nobody 'cause they don't deserve it
Niggas run in your house, they know you doin' dirty
I got my hand on an ounce so now I got money servin'
I just bought me a fifth and now I'm speedin', swervin'
I took an eighth of them shrooms and now I'm hearin' voices
I took like two of them pills, I can't remember nothing
I ain't under control, I'm losin' motor function
I need an intervention, I need an exorcism
I need a therapist, paranoia and drug addiction
It's very scary, my momma don't even recognise me
I'm goin' crazy, don't need nobody to say they love me
My acts of desperation, I'm on an empty stomach
So fuck the consequences, I ain't runnin' from them
Feelin' like a goner
Put my life in locker
Hotbox in the Hummer
Hotbox in the summer
If I had the option, I would do it all again
If I had the option, I would do it all again
I just wanna feel like I did the right program
I just want to appeal to my dad and my cousins (again)
When I cut that feel I do nothing but diplomas
Love is going, bet you didn't do it by your lonesome
So I forgive my mommy, daddy, auntie and my uncles
For guilt-tripping feelings whenever they call my number
They see men dream, they see men fallin'
But when I dream, I'm smashing on a llama
Both pessimistic, drug addicted, caught in our feelings
We spit venom then stare at the ceiling wondering why
My mom's no alcoholic, she just wanna drown her sorrows
Love her to death and soon enough I'll give back all I borrowed
Both so submissive, take turns dominating, the light has been faded
This hate-fueled love, we don't fake it, no giving, just taking
I took some steps to be a bigger person
I should've thrown ya off the highway to cause swerving
Ain't no burden, ain't no sermon, ain't no motherfuckin' plaque
I hate these hospitals and police and the smell of death, all that
I hate these shady folk that want a ladylike
But don't treat lady right, but they be sayin' like "just the tip"
And, yeah, you mad 'cause she ain't fuck, mad 'cause she ain't suck
Beat your ass before you got time to say "why not?"
Here to catch ya slip up, wish you could just rewind
Time to not fuck up, thought you were just lucked up
Where the respect? Is your ass human?
I look you in your eyes, say "fuck you, are you fuckin' stupid?"
Respect my mother, 'spect my sister, 'spect these women, boy
I get my 99, I don't own one, hit the store to blow your brains off
Better hope my aim off
Better hope the range off
Better hope my tame off
Before I blow your brains off, boy
No hands with the stunts
Jump off the roof like I do what I want
All of the life in my past wanna haunt
And my sight of the future beginning to taunt my ambition
Man on the moon, I'm marooned
I ain't trippin', I'm on a mission
Every time that I speak they ain't skippin'
Turned my inspiration to a vision
That's a given, no slipping
@SethEverman
once again, everything about this is fucking fantastic
@chandlermyers9719
Yoooo
@mayatrash
Yoooo Shit boi. I like your eyebrows dude
@alfredovanegas9483
The fuck you doing here?. Lmao
@atomicbear578
Oh boy I forgot about you for a moment there
@luisthepoet2742
Zhozefina Tuzkova hey
@schemarr
This has to be one of their best songs because everyone murders their verse no arguing
@ianeaston8434
Marley Scheld I mean shit that's like all of their songs lol, every verse is so fucking good
@ghost3918
I think this is one of Merlyn's best verses
@themreyeballs
Marley : every verse is perfect