Kevin Abstract has tweeted the “SWAMP” music video is inspired by Spike Jonze (Jonze produced for Viceland a show about BROCKHAMPTON and Kevin called American Boyband; he was even featured interviewing Kevin and Henock Sileshi in the first episode), ‘90s Nickelodeon and Chronicle.
Kevin said on his Twitter that the title of this song was inspired by Shrek.
Swamp
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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Fu-fucking dollars up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
My daddy taught me how to sell dope, turn grams into elbows
Wasn't no bullets in the guns though, niggas still never argued
Raid the house like the task force, me and my niggas like drug dogs
Find the dope den we take off, fuck my girl with my chain on
Bitch, you tatted my name on it, Yellowstone I was raised on it
Actavis in my baby bottle, baby stroller was an Impala
Niggas like to talk down on me, when I see 'em I don't hear about it
Fucking commas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
Fu-fucking dollars up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
Never would've have met my friends if not for satellites
Yeah I'll cuff her even if she do not suck me right
Always planned to be a rapper when I failed at life
Luckily professor failed me at the proper time
Shh-shh, shh, I say please all the time, bitch
Shh-shh, shh, I like white collar crime, bitch
Shh-shh, shh, money digital broke and
Shh-shh, shh, Ghana prince in your messages
I know you hate me for leavin' then let's go crazy together
When I tell ya all the things that I'm thinking so that we could get better
But you wanna put my heart on the stretcher
I don't got insurance for this pressure
Wanna find the benefits, I can't measure
Trying not to run out on my temper
I can see the ash and the ember
That was made from emotional texture
I don't know why I took this endeavor
Non-identified with our presence
Non-identified, we'll surrender
All of my old friends fair-weather
Gotta treat my heart like a treasure
'Cause all I know is no one else will
Fucking commas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
Fu-fucking dollars up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
You do not know me
Don't speak of my homies
You are a phony
Quit pinnin' shit on me
You gon' bring out the old me
You don't wanna know what I wanna do when y'all talk down on my name
I don't wanna see you in the street 'cause I might catch a case
People smile when they face to face (woo, woo, woo!)
Then turn their back and switch up words you say (ah, ah, ah!)
Running to the papers everyday (woo, woo, woo!)
I'm running to the paper anyway (ah, ah, ah!)
Fucking commas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
Fu-fucking dollars up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say? (Down)
The BROCKHAMPTON song SWAMP features a chorus that repeats the line "They've been talking down on me, huh what you say?" This line references the idea that people may talk negatively about someone behind their back, but act friendly and positive to their face. The song seems to focus on the idea of people not truly knowing one another, and how words and actions can be deceiving.
The verses in SWAMP strongly reflect the theme of the song. The first verse is from the perspective of someone who grew up in a rough environment, and had to rely on selling drugs to survive. The lines "Never would've met my friends if not for satellites" and "Always planned to be a rapper when I failed at life" reflect the idea that the person has had to rely on unconventional means to make connections and achieve their goals. The second verse talks about how people can be fake, and not truly know or understand one another.
Overall, SWAMP is a song that explores the idea of authenticity, and how people can be deceiving. It highlights the challenges of understanding others in a world where words and actions can be deceitful.
Line by Line Meaning
Fucking commas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
Trying to wreck my finances from the outside by messing up my commas
Fu-fucking dollars up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
Trying to ruin my wealth from the outside by fucking up my dollars
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
People have been speaking negatively about me - what are they saying?
My daddy taught me how to sell dope, turn grams into elbows
My father taught me how to sell drugs and turn small amounts into larger ones
Light it up when the L rolled, black mask, used to kick doors
We smoked weed as soon as we had it and robbed houses while hiding our faces
Niggas like to talk down on me, when I see 'em I don't hear about it
People like to speak badly about me, but when I confront them, they never repeat it
Never would've have met my friends if not for satellites
I wouldn't have met my friends if not for technology like satellites
Always planned to be a rapper when I failed at life
I wanted to be a rapper since I didn't succeed in other areas of my life
Luckily professor failed me at the proper time
Fortunately, my professor failed me at the right moment, leading me towards a different path
I know you hate me for leavin' then let's go crazy together
I understand you're upset that I left, so let's act crazy together
All of my old friends fair-weather
All of my old friends are only around when the weather is good, and they're not truly there for me
You gon' bring out the old me
You're going to make me revert back to my old, angry self
Don't speak of my homies
Don't talk about my friends behind their backs
You are a phony
You're fake and not genuine
Running to the papers everyday (woo, woo, woo!)
You're going to the media every day to try and ruin my reputation
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matt Champion, Dom McLennon, Kevin Abstract, Ameer Vann, Merlyn Wood, Russell Boring
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Hook: Kevin Abstract & Matt Champion]
Fucking commas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
Fu- fucking dollas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
[Verse 1: Ameer Vann]
My daddy taught me how to sell dope, turn grams into elbows
Light it up when the L rolled, black man used to kick doors
Window bullets in the guns though, niggas still never argue
Raid the house like the task force, me and my niggas like drug dogs
Find the dope and we take off, fuck my girl with my chain on
Bitch, you tatted my name on it, yellow stone I was raised on it
Activis in my baby bottle, baby stroller was an Impala
Niggas like to talk down on me, when I see 'em I don't hear about it
[Hook: Kevin Abstract & Matt Champion]
Fucking commas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
Fu- fucking dollas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
[Verse 2: Merlyn Wood]
Never would've have met my friends if not for satellites
Yeah I'll cuff her even if she do not suck me right
Always planned to be a rapper when I failed at life
Luckily professor failed me at the proper time
Chh-chh, chh, I say please all the time, bitch
Chh-chh, chh, I like white collar crime, bitch
Chh-chh, chh, money digital broke and
Chh-chh, chh, Ghana prince in your messages
[Verse 3: Dom McLennon]
I know ya hate me for leavin' then lets go crazy together
When I tell ya all the things that I'm thinking so that we could get better
But you wanna put my heart on the stretcher
I don't got insurance for this pressure
Wanna find the benefits, I can't measure
Try not to run out on my temper
I can see the ash and the ember
That was made from emotional texture
I don't know why I took this endeavor
Non-identified with our presence
Non-identified we'll surrender
All of my old friends fair-weather
Gotta treat my heart like a treasure, 'cause all I know is no one else will
[Hook: Kevin Abstract & Matt Champion]
Fucking commas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
Fu- fucking dollas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
[Verse 4: Joba]
You do not know me
Don't speak of my homies
You are a phony
Quit pinning shit on me
You gon' bring out the old me
You don't wanna know what I wanna do when y'all talk down on my name
I don't wanna see you in the street 'cause I might catch a case
People smile when they face to face (woo, woo, woo!)
Then turn their back and switch up words you say (ah, ah, ah!)
Running to the papers everyday (woo, woo, woo!)
I'm running to the paper anyway (ah, ah, ah!)
[Hook: Kevin Abstract & Matt Champion]
Fucking commas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
Fu- fucking dollas up from the outside, from the outside, from the outside
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
They been talkin' down on me, (huh) what ya say?
Down
@ashmarie5049
Roberto is a real one for getting water boarded for a music video
@SOYILED.MILK.OFFICAL
Fr. Just for a music video lmao. Im suprised he was able to memorize his line due to the panic of waterboarding
@Frenchyp
Waterboarding is fucking horrible I’m surprised he could remember his lines
@SOYILED.MILK.OFFICAL
@@Frenchyp thats legit what i said
@GaminwithGamers
kori' smith yeah it’s crazy that he got waterboarded for the video, i am really surprised he could remember his lines
@nataliakruschev5078
To be fair, the waterboarding he went through probably wasn't too bad. Real waterboarding is much worse. They didn't appear to pour too much water on his face, thankfully. Still, probably really uncomfortable. Waterboarding makes you think you're drowning, but once you tune it out, it just becomes super uncomfortable rather than making you feel like you're going to die.
@beatsbykana
you kinda just get lost in a brockhampton wormhole when you start going through their music videos
@janerra_ava
Me right now ^^
@jaredblood5384
HA! true
@JCNewly
been here ALL day!