Dom revealed exclusively through Tabby’s iridescence reaction video that this was the last verse he wrote for the album, and he wrote it in only 10 minutes, before leaving London due to a family emergency.
VIVID
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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Turn that shit over, boy
¿Cómo se dice? Don't touch on me with them dedos
I minimize all your credentials, I maximize all of my pesos
I want that dance that can do it, give it to me straight, don't dilute it
I'm one-handed like Odell
Numb the pain like orajel
What that smell like, oh, Chanel, way too deep like depths in hell
Need a smoking shot of whiskey, down this bitch like, oh, they prissy
Talking smack, oh, don't get lippy, love on you, oh, don't forget me
(Got me like)
(Talkin' like)
(Talkin' to)
Radiation is present, got my reflection iridescent
Every little moment I step in, might shift a planet's direction
Glitch in the system is present, you might wanna check the connection
I don't give a fuck about freshmens, I don't give a fuck about veterans
If your perception ain't ascending, it's the reason for extinction
All my energy, this shit only happens once in a century
It's elementary when all you speak is rudimentary
Paradiddles hidden and they don't stop at them accessories
So please don't get it mistaken, opportunities taken
Didn't wanna be patient, we had to fight for this thing
Ain't no acting complacent
Their disrespect been too blatant
We play this spot from the basement, so tell me who you again?
Oh you was this, you was that
But now you watched and you hating?
You taking shots with revolvers, I got two drones at the station
Hit the button, they might come and leave your legacy vacant
You paved the path we didn't want to get demolished with ageing
We get money get dough, dame más mi princesa says so
Even though my teeth not gold, baby girl know our pockets drip folds
We get money get dough, dame más mi princesa says so
Even though my teeth not gold, baby girl know our pockets drip folds
Money on my-, money on my-
Niggas that I-, niggas that I-
We said what's up-, we said what's up-
Message that I-, message that I-
Call her brother-, call her brother-
Niggas lookin'-, niggas lookin'-
Let my niggas-, let my niggas-
Niggas with that-, niggas with that-
(Talkin' like)
(Talkin' to)
Niggas lookin'-, niggas lookin'-
Let my niggas-, let my niggas-
Niggas with that-, niggas with that-
The lyrics of BROCKHAMPTON's song "VIVID" are reflective of the group's introspective nature. The song's lyrics are laced with metaphors and imagery that depict the different struggles the group has faced and overcome. The opening lyrics "¿Cómo se dice? Don't touch on me with them dedos" which translates to "How do you say? Don't touch me with those fingers" set the tone for the rest of the song. The following lyrics, "I minimize all your credentials, I maximize all of my pesos," suggest the group's desire to achieve financial success by disregarding the opinions and credentials of others.
The lyrics also touch on themes of perseverance and determination. The lines "We had to fight for this thing, ain't no acting complacent" suggest the group's resilience in overcoming obstacles and their commitment to never settling for success. These themes are reinforced throughout the song with lines such as "all my energy, this shit only happens once in a century" and "we pave the path we didn't want to get demolished with aging."
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, get
Hey, listen up
Turn that shit over, boy
Change the subject, let's talk about something else
¿Cómo se dice? Don't touch on me with them dedos
Don't touch me with your fingers
I minimize all your credentials, I maximize all of my pesos
I don't care about your qualifications, I care about making money
I want that dance that can do it, give it to me straight, don't dilute it
I want a dance that's impressive, don't water it down
I'm one-handed like Odell
I'm skilled, like a professional athlete
Numb the pain like orajel
I ignore my problems and pretend everything is fine
Up and down like gopher bear, hand on me like, oh well
My mood can be unpredictable, and I don't mind physical touch
What that smell like, oh, Chanel, way too deep like depths in hell
I smell expensive, like Chanel perfume, and my thoughts are dark and complex
Need a smoking shot of whiskey, down this bitch like, oh, they prissy
I need a strong drink to deal with people who are too fancy or fake
Talking smack, oh, don't get lippy, love on you, oh, don't forget me
Don't be rude to me, and don't forget that I care about you
(Got me like)
I feel some type of way
(Talkin' like)
Speaking in a certain manner, usually confident or boastful
(Talkin' to)
Addressing someone directly
Radiation is present, got my reflection iridescent
There's something powerful about me, like I'm glowing from within
Every little moment I step in, might shift a planet's direction
My actions can have a big impact, even on a cosmic scale
Glitch in the system is present, you might wanna check the connection
Something's not quite right, maybe you should investigate
I don't give a fuck about freshmens, I don't give a fuck about veterans
I don't care about your experience or status
If your perception ain't ascending, it's the reason for extinction
If you're not growing and evolving, you'll eventually disappear
All my energy, this shit only happens once in a century
I'm putting all my effort into this because it's a rare opportunity
It's elementary when all you speak is rudimentary
It's easy to see that you're not very sophisticated
Paradiddles hidden and they don't stop at them accessories
I have hidden talents that go beyond superficial things
So please don't get it mistaken, opportunities taken
Don't underestimate me, I take advantage of chances
Didn't wanna be patient, we had to fight for this thing
We had to work hard and struggle to achieve our goals
Ain't no acting complacent
I'm not going to be content with where I am
Their disrespect been too blatant
They've been very obvious and rude
We play this spot from the basement, so tell me who you again?
We started from the bottom and worked our way up, who are you to question us?
Oh you was this, you was that
You used to think you were important
But now you watched and you hating?
But now you're jealous and critical
You taking shots with revolvers, I got two drones at the station
You're using old technology, I have advanced tools at my disposal
Hit the button, they might come and leave your legacy vacant
If I press a button, I could ruin your reputation and leave a void where you used to be
You paved the path we didn't want to get demolished with ageing
You made a way for us, but we're not going to let time destroy what you built
We get money get dough, dame más mi princesa says so
We make money because that's what our leader wants
Even though my teeth not gold, baby girl know our pockets drip folds
Even though I'm not flashy, we have a lot of money
Money on my-
I have money
Niggas that I-
The people I associate with
We said what's up-
We acknowledged each other
Message that I-
The information I received
Call her brother-
Talk to her family member
Niggas lookin'-
People are paying attention to us
Let my niggas-
Allow my friends to do what they want
Niggas with that-
People who have a certain attitude or demeanor
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ciaran McDonald, Dominique Simpson, Ian Simpson, Isaiah Merriweather, Jabari Manwarring, Matthew Garrett Champion, Romil Hemnani
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