LOOPHOLE
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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"Yeah, you know, that's what I was explaining to someone
I said I didn't mind getting jerked, because I was like
I just want my record on the radio, I just wanna shoot videos"
"And get it poppin'"
Take my publisher, I don't know what that is anyway
You know what I'm saying?
Like just take my shit so I can have a video
And songs on the radio, I'll figure it out later"
"That's crazy, man"
"And then the next album, I'll start
And I'm like, damn, these checks saying ain't like
The checks that I'm used to niggas seeing
I might be enabled to get four or five cars
Or jewelry or things that I wanted to get
So I'm like, let me figure what's the loophole in this shit
Why I'm not winning"
"But isn't it crazy that it makes you question
What kinda friends you had back then
Because they weren't telling you how the business was running, they were just"
"See that goes to show, maybe they wasn't never really my friends"
In these lyrics of BROCKHAMPTON's song LOOPHOLE, the singer is reflecting on their past experiences in the music industry. They express how fame was more important than business, which could be interpreted as a commentary on the music industry's emphasis on image over talent or financial gain over artistry. The singer goes on to mention how they didn't mind being taken advantage of in the industry because they just wanted their music to be heard and seen through music videos. They were willing to make sacrifices like giving up their publisher to achieve their dreams of fame and success.
As the singer reflects on their past experiences, they also express an awareness of how they were being exploited in the industry, both financially and through their lack of knowledge about contracts and business. The term "loophole" refers to a way of exploiting or bypassing a system, and the singer seems to be searching for that in the music industry. They mention that their checks were not enough to meet their expectations of the success they thought they would achieve, leading them to question their friends and the industry they were in.
Overall, these lyrics suggest a theme of desperation in the music industry, with individuals willing to sacrifice their financial stability and rights for the chance of fame and success. It also touches on the exploitation of artists in the industry and the lack of transparency in business practices.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing how back then fame was more important than business, like
It's astounding how in the past, being popular in the industry mattered more than making wise business decisions, you know?
Yeah, you know, that's what I was explaining to someone
Yes, I was discussing this with someone recently
I said I didn't mind getting jerked, because I was like
I told them that being cheated out of money didn't bother me, because I thought
I just want my record on the radio, I just wanna shoot videos
All I wanted was my music played on the radio and shoot music videos
And get it poppin'
To make it really happen and get famous
I just wanna get poppin', look, I don't care
All I really care about is becoming a popular artist, regardless of the cost
Take my publisher, I don't know what that is anyway
You can take ownership of my music rights because I don't fully understand what that means
You know what I'm saying?
Do you understand what I'm trying to say here?
Like just take my shit so I can have a video
So, just take my music and give me a music video in return
And songs on the radio, I'll figure it out later
Later on, I'll figure out how to handle the consequences of giving up my music rights just for fame and radio airplay
That's crazy, man
That's unbelievable
And then the next album, I'll start
Moving forward, I'll work on my next album
And I'm like, damn, these checks saying ain't like
However, I was surprised by the decreased amount of money I was making
The checks that I'm used to niggas seeing
The amount of money that other people are accustomed to seeing
I might be enabled to get four or five cars
I expected to be able to afford at least four or five cars
Or jewelry or things that I wanted to get
Or buy expensive jewelry or other items I've always wanted
So I'm like, let me figure what's the loophole in this shit
I started to wonder if I could find a way to exploit any weaknesses or gaps in this system
Why I'm not winning
Why am I not succeeding in the industry despite my efforts?
But isn't it crazy that it makes you question
It's insane how this situation caused me to doubt
What kinda friends you had back then
The type of relationships I had with my friends at that time
Because they weren't telling you how the business was running, they were just
Since they didn't inform me about the ins and outs of the music industry, they were really just
See that goes to show, maybe they weren't never really my friends
This experience makes me think that perhaps they weren't genuinely my friends after all
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Written by: Romil Hemnani
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