According to a post by Kevin Abstract on Twitter, this song was intended to be the fourth track on their album, PUPPY.
SOMETHING ABOUT HIM
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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His car ain't nice and flashy (yeah, yeah)
There's somethin' about him
Yeah, his attitude is like magic (yeah, yeah)
There's somethin' about him
I know I got to have it
And oh, oh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
I really like how you say all the things that you say (I love him)
I really like how you do all the things you could do
I really like all the things that you really could say
I really like how you move when you're out by yourself
I really like how your crew, you can take 'em to hell
(Boy, don't you know I fuckin' got you?)
Right, right
There's somethin' about him
His car ain't nice and flashy (yeah, yeah)
There's somethin' about him
Yeah, his attitude is like magic (yeah, yeah)
There's somethin' about him
I know I got to have it
And oh, oh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
(I love him)
(I love him)
(Somethin' about him)
The lyrics to BROCKHAMPTON's "Somethin' About Him" explore the feeling of being immediately drawn to someone despite their outer appearance or material possessions. The singer acknowledges that the person they are interested in may not have a flashy or expensive car, but there is still something about them that captivates their attention. It could be their attitude or personality, which the singer describes as "magic." This unexplained attraction drives the singer to feel like they need to have this person in their life.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, with the singer expressing their admiration for the things this person does and says. They appreciate the way they move and how they interact with their crew. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and infatuation, with the singer declaring their love for this person despite not knowing them well.
Overall, the lyrics to "Somethin' About Him" depict the experience of falling for someone based on a deeper connection that goes beyond material possessions or surface-level characteristics.
Line by Line Meaning
Somethin' about him
There's something special and captivating about him.
His car ain't nice and flashy (yeah, yeah)
Despite not having a luxurious car, there's still something that makes him stand out and unique.
There's somethin' about him
Again, there's a quality that this person possesses that is unlike anyone else.
Yeah, his attitude is like magic (yeah, yeah)
Perhaps it is his charisma, confidence or other undefinable quality, but there is something about how this person carries himself that makes him alluring.
There's somethin' about him
Still, there is something about him that can't quite be put into words.
I know I got to have it
Whatever this quality is, the singer knows that he wants it or wants to be around it.
And oh, oh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
This may be a groan of pleasure or excitement or just an expression of the intense emotions this person inspires in the singer.
I really like how you do all the things that you do
The artist is deeply impressed by this person's habits or actions.
I really like how you say all the things that you say (I love him)
The way this person speaks is another point of admiration for the artist, and it has likely endeared this person to the artist.
I really like how you do all the things you could do
The artist still cannot help but compliment this person's actions and potential actions.
I really like all the things that you really could say
Similarly, the way this person speaks is endlessly appealing to the singer.
I really like how you move when you're out by yourself
This could refer to the way this person walks or carries himself. The artist is watching him and admiring him even when he is unaware of being observed.
I really like how your crew, you can take 'em to hell
This person has a powerful influence over those around him, and the singer is drawn to that strength.
(Boy, don't you know I fuckin' got you?)
The singer acknowledges that this person has captivated him completely and utterly.
Right, right
The singer is still reveling in the intense emotions that come with being so drawn to this person.
(I love him)
The artist is overwhelmed with affection toward this person.
(Somethin' about him)
Despite possibly not being able to express it fully, the artist simply cannot stop thinking about what makes this person so special and unique.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Simpson, Isaiah Merriweather, Jabari Manwarring, Romil Hemnani
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