In the second verse, he gives a shout-out to Merlyn Wood, a founding member of BROCKHAMPTON, and talks about how the band’s bond will remain eternal even after their break up.
Take It Back
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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How could you not love it though?
Uh, yeah, yeah
Let's take it back to when, me and Ashlan
Was out front schemin', right up Jefferson
Had the hoes screamin', and the niggas too
Kept the trunks beatin', brought the noise through
Tyler, big brother, California dreams
He kept me out of distance, California stinks
Now I'm out in Calabasas where the choir sings
Praise God 'cause that man taught me how (yeah)
To be myself, and get my niggas off that couch (yeah)
The group broke up and made me feel hot again
If we talkin' 'bout groups, we still top ten
I had to save the group for the last shit
Anything I said before this was passive
Had to saturate the streets with some classics
Then we went number one like Magic
Coachella, send it all for my family
Dom' Fike gon' say "B, look at this family tree"
Money in my bank account, I can't believe
Had to wash that blue paint off, so I could be free
So I could be free
Keep that shit rollin', nigga
We just gettin' started, yeah, yeah
I know I gotta be strong for the family
Long time coming, who wanna start a band with me?
Merlyn been around since day one
When he dropped out of college, we was there for him
That man's an architect, this ain't the end for him
I wanna y'all in the stands wave your hands for him
Who would've thought we would've made it off that damn forum?
Man, I wish we got to play the Forum
But next time, in another life
Somewhere in skies, you know we'll reunite
We'll have a cookout, you could bring your kids by
Your nigga's bi, your bitch is bi, never know who is bi
With all them niggas y'all, I love them niggas y'all
United we stand, divided we fall
I'm sorry homie but that don't apply to us at all
The next chapter is everything, that's my prophecy, y'all
The opening line of the song Take It Back, "Wait, you gotta love it though, how could you not love it though?" sets the tone for what follows, looking back on the journey of BROCKHAMPTON and all the obstacles they have overcome. The lyrics recount the history of BROCKHAMPTON, beginning with the early days when they were still just a bunch of guys hanging out and scheming up plans. They reminisce about the times when they had the ability to bring the noise, both in their music and their antics. They talk about how they grew up, how they learned to be themselves, and how their journey led them to where they are today.
As the song progresses, they reflect on how far they have come as a group and as individuals. They talk openly about their struggles, both personal and professional, and the importance of their bond and unity in overcoming these obstacles. They talk about the love and respect they have for their fans and the appreciation they have for the opportunities they have been afforded. The overarching theme of the song is the importance of sticking together, growing as a group, and sharing success with each other.
Overall, the song Take It Back is a celebration of the journey of BROCKHAMPTON, complete with all of the highs and lows that come with trying to make it as a music group. It highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and using success to bring others up.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait, you gotta love it though
Don't you just love it, though?
How could you not love it though?
Seriously, how could you not?
Let's take it back to when, me and Ashlan
Let me tell you a story about me and Ashlan
Was out front schemin', right up Jefferson
We were on Jefferson, scheming and dreaming
Had the hoes screamin', and the niggas too
We had both the ladies and the guys shouting
Kept the trunks beatin', brought the noise through
Our music was bumping and we were loud
The sun shine on me, California things
I was living large in sunny California
Tyler, big brother, California dreams
My mentor and friend Tyler had big dreams for us in California
He kept me out of distance, California stinks
Tyler distanced himself from me, because living in California was tough
Now I'm out in Calabasas where the choir sings
But now I'm living in Calabasas, where things are better and more peaceful
Praise God 'cause that man taught me how (yeah)
I'm so grateful to God for giving me Tyler and all he taught me
To be myself, and get my niggas off that couch (yeah)
Tyler taught me to be true to myself and motivate my friends to do better
The group broke up and made me feel hot again
The group's break-up inspired me to work harder and make great music again
If we talkin' 'bout groups, we still top ten
Even without the group, we're still one of the best out there
I had to save the group for the last shit
I had to come through with my best work for the group's final project
Anything I said before this was passive
All the stuff I did before wasn't as intense as this final project
Had to saturate the streets with some classics
I had to drop some amazing songs in preparation for the final project
Then we went number one like Magic
All the hard work paid off when we topped the charts just like magic
Coachella, send it all for my family
I did it all for my family, and the fans at Coachella helped me achieve it
Dom' Fike gon' say "B, look at this family tree"
My friend and collaborator Dom is proud of the family we've built
Money in my bank account, I can't believe
I have so much money now, it's hard to believe
Had to wash that blue paint off, so I could be free
I had to let go of my past and move on to be truly free
Keep that shit rollin', nigga
Let's keep this momentum going
We just gettin' started, yeah, yeah
We're just getting warmed up!
I know I gotta be strong for the family
I have to be the rock for my loved ones
Long time coming, who wanna start a band with me?
It's been a while, who wants to make amazing music with me?
Merlyn been around since day one
Merlyn has been with me from the beginning
When he dropped out of college, we was there for him
We were there to support him when he dropped out of school
That man's an architect, this ain't the end for him
Merlyn has a bright future ahead of him as an architect
I wanna y'all in the stands wave your hands for him
Let's give Merlyn a big round of applause
Who would've thought we would've made it off that damn forum?
Who would've guessed we'd make it this far after starting on an internet forum?
Man, I wish we got to play the Forum
I wish we got to perform at the Forum arena
But next time, in another life
Maybe in another life, we'll get that chance
Somewhere in skies, you know we'll reunite
One day, we'll all be together again
We'll have a cookout, you could bring your kids by
We'll have a big family gathering and bring the kids along
Your nigga's bi, your bitch is bi, never know who is bi
You never know who is bisexual nowadays
With all them niggas y'all, I love them niggas y'all
I love all my friends and family
United we stand, divided we fall
If we stick together, we'll be stronger
I'm sorry homie but that don't apply to us at all
But we're an exception to that rule
The next chapter is everything, that's my prophecy, y'all
The future is bright and we're ready for it
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ciaran Mcdonald, Ian Simpson, Nick Velez, Raymond Myles, Romil Hemnani
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TylerPilz
The end of an era...
RIP Brockhampton! I already miss the boyband! <3
@TimTam60
NEW GROUP ALBUM MIDNIGHT 💀
@barbieamari
Not ready for this to come to an end 🥺💔
@jaydencosplay12
Like fr
@xxXBlueDolphinXxx
same man ;(
@iansaunders2781
Honestly Kevin is pretty much the creative engine of all of this shit and has shown no signs of stopping. The spirit & energy is very very far from being over
Edit: his name is Ian.
@TheRoseBoy11
We will absolutely miss the best boyband in the world ❤️❤️.
Thanks for the memories and helping me get through my high school years.
@sneakytacos773
It’s all over! If y’all wasn’t around 2017 you really don’t know what it was like to take in their creative energy man these guys’ work helped inspire me to take charge of my creative journey fr
@mickdanger1434
It’s not like their music and videos from 2017 went away?
@theyruinedeverything
ive been listening to all of them since 2014
shout out to edgar for showing me them