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TRIP
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
It's a boy fantasy
It's a girl fantasy
This is our fantasy
Baby boy, boy, boy
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
It's a boy fantasy
It's a girl fantasy
This is our fantasy
Baby boy, boy, boy
Flap, flap, flap your wings
Go high, go high, go high
Ride, ride, ride, ride, rider on the night
Slow down, I wanna say goodbye
To everybody here 'cause they're all the same
I hate this place
Everybody here is all the same
Life's a disgrace
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
It's a boy fantasy
It's a girl fantasy
This is our fantasy
Baby boy, boy, boy
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
It's a boy fantasy
It's a girl fantasy
This is our fantasy
Baby boy, boy, boy
Flying on my rocket ship
I'm on an acid trip
I need another pill
Snorted lady drip
I'm with my white friends
We're getting wasted
Trapped in the suburbs
We suffocatin'
We get all our drug and medication
You came with black folks
Hoe, your parents racist
You say they hate me
Well I love them
We still roll up, we still best friends
Everybody smilin'
I don't see what's funny
Everybody friends
Guess I wasn't lucky
Family full of athletes
I was kind of chubby
Shit was never sunny
Wrists were sorta bloody
Lick my wounds, while me
Save me for the vultures
I'm fallin' in the void
I don't know what I discovered
I know I could hear the thunder
I can feel the hunters
They be praying on my hunger
I won't let 'em make me suffer
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
It's a boy fantasy
It's a girl fantasy
This is our fantasy
Baby boy, boy, boy
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
It's a boy fantasy
It's a girl fantasy
This is our fantasy
Baby boy, boy, boy
Ooh, take a moment
To you, take a moment
To you, take a moment
Ooh, take a moment
To you, take a moment
To you, take a moment
The lyrics of BROCKHAMPTON's song "TRIP" capture the desire to escape reality and be whoever you want to be. The repeated lines, "Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be, It's a boy fantasy, It's a girl fantasy, This is our fantasy, baby boy," suggest that the singer wants to reject societal norms about gender and identity and live freely. The references to drug use, particularly the line "Flying on my rocket ship, I'm on an acid trip," could be interpreted as a way to further disconnect from reality and escape the pressures of society. The mention of being "trapped in the suburbs" and suffocating suggests a sense of longing to break free from the monotony of daily life and explore new experiences.
The juxtaposition of lines like "life's a disgrace" and "everybody here is all the same" with the repeated refrain about living out a fantasy highlights the singer's disillusionment with their current state of existence. The bridge section, where the singer talks about their struggles with mental health and feeling like an outsider, adds another layer to the song's meaning. The line "family full of athletes, I was kind of chubby, shit was never sunny, wrists were sorta bloody" offers insight into the singer's personal struggles with body image and self-esteem.
In summary, "TRIP" is a song about longing for something more, refusing to conform to societal norms, and the struggles with mental health and self-identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I'mma be whoever I wanna be
Today, I am free to be whoever I choose to be.
It's a boy fantasy
It is a fantasy world where I can be a boy.
It's a girl fantasy
It is a fantasy world where I can be a girl.
This is our fantasy
This is our world of limitless possibilities.
Baby boy, boy, boy
I am a baby boy, free to explore and play.
Flap, flap, flap your wings
Fly high and soar through the skies.
Go high, go high, go high
Reach new heights and go beyond what's expected.
Ride, ride, ride, ride, rider on the night
Embrace the darkness and ride through it with confidence.
Slow down, I wanna say goodbye
Take a moment to appreciate the present before moving on.
To everybody here 'cause they're all the same
Everyone in this space is predictable and uninteresting to me.
I hate this place
I despise this environment and everything it represents.
Life's a disgrace
Everything about existence often leaves me feeling disappointed and let down.
Flying on my rocket ship
I am traveling through space on my imaginary vehicle.
I'm on an acid trip
I am under the influence of a hallucinogenic substance.
I need another pill
I require more medication to continue my journey.
Snorted lady drip
I ingested a drug through my nose that had a feminine brand name.
I'm with my white friends
I am spending time with my Caucasian companions.
We're getting wasted
We are indulging in substances that alter our state of mind.
Trapped in the suburbs
We are stuck in a dull, monotonous neighborhood.
We suffocatin'
We feel confined and restrained by our surroundings.
We get all our drug and medication
We are dependent on substances to cope with our problems.
You came with black folks
You arrived with African American acquaintances.
Hoe, your parents racist
Your parents hold discriminatory beliefs and attitudes.
You say they hate me
You have told me that your parents strongly dislike me.
Well I love them
Despite their prejudices, I care for your parents deeply.
We still roll up, we still best friends
Our alliance remains strong, despite societal pressures and norms.
Everybody smilin'
Everyone around me is putting on a facade of happiness.
I don't see what's funny
I cannot comprehend why people are finding things amusing.
Guess I wasn't lucky
I was not fortunate enough to be born with a disposition to enjoy this moment.
Family full of athletes
My family is comprised of athletic and physically fit individuals.
I was kind of chubby
I was a bit overweight as a child.
Shit was never sunny
My life was never easy or carefree.
Wrists were sorta bloody
I may have self-harmed in the past.
Lick my wounds, while me
I am tending to my own emotional wounds.
Save me for the vultures
I feel like I am being circled by individuals who will prey on my vulnerability.
I'm fallin' in the void
I am experiencing a deep sense of emptiness and hopelessness.
I don't know what I discovered
I am unsure of what I have uncovered about myself or the world around me.
I know I could hear the thunder
I am aware of the chaos and danger surrounding me.
I can feel the hunters
I am sensing the presence of those seeking to do me harm or exploit me.
They be praying on my hunger
These individuals are preying on my vulnerability and desperation.
I won't let 'em make me suffer
I refuse to let them inflict any more pain or hurt on me.
Ooh, take a moment
Pause and reflect on the present moment.
To you, take a moment
Reflect on your own experience and emotions.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ameer Vann, Clifford Simpson, Dominique Simpson, Isaiah Merriweather, Romil Hemnani, Russell Boring
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