PRESSURE / BOW WOW
BROCKHAMPTON Feat. ssgkobe Lyrics

Merlyn, Merlyn, Merlyn, Merlyn, Merlyn
The artist is chanting his own name as a way of asserting his presence and confidence.

Check, check, check, check
The artist is testing his microphone and sound equipment to ensure everything is working properly.

Pressure, pressure
The artist is acknowledging that he is feeling the weight of expectations and scrutiny.

Pull up, skrrt, skrrt, pick up, dessert
The artist is describing a fast and flashy arrival, likely to a social gathering or event.

Telepathy, I don't say words
The artist is suggesting that he has a deep understanding and connection with others, even without communicating verbally.

Best friend got lynched, I was on tour
The artist is referencing the loss of a close friend to racial violence while he was on the road performing.

We the Goodfellas, thirty deep at Coachella
The artist is asserting his crew's status as a powerful, respected group, with a large entourage at a major music festival.

How you know I changed? When the fuck was we familiar?
The artist is questioning the idea that he has undergone a significant transformation, challenging the reliability of the source making the claim.

Diamond cuts say "Merlyn," yes, that's pressure
The artist describes the attention and expectations he faces, as evidenced by the expensive jewelry with his name on it.

Very hard to sleep on like a skinny lover
The artist suggests that people underestimate or overlook him, comparing his impact to someone who might be easily forgotten, like a partner who is slim and not very memorable.

Motherfuck what you think, I meant to upset ya
The artist is unapologetic about his confrontational approach, aiming to provoke or challenge the listener as part of his artistry.

I believe that I won't fail
The artist expresses his confidence and faith in his ability to succeed.

Nigga like me that crawled out hell
The artist reflects on his difficult past and personal struggles, from which he has emerged victorious.

Niggas like me, they all in jail
The artist acknowledges that many people in his position have ended up incarcerated or otherwise trapped by negative circumstances.

Luckily, I can pay my bail
The artist emphasizes his financial resources and freedom, which set him apart from many others facing similar challenges.

I don't need to check my bills
The artist asserts his financial stability and lack of concern about money, indicating a successful career and lifestyle.

Came a long way from crushing pills
The artist references a past struggle with addiction, highlighting his progress and achievements since then.

It's some things that I could sell
The artist implies that he has certain skills or products that he could use to make money or gain success, but that he prioritizes authenticity over profit.

Y'all want clean but I want real, real, real, real, real
The artist criticizes the desire for shallow or polished art, instead valuing raw and genuine expression and experiences.

On your knees to be ideal, deal, deal, deal, deal
The artist challenges the idea that conformity or subservience is necessary for success or acceptance in society, emphasizing the importance of individuality and self-expression.

Already ate, 'cause where my meals, meals, meals, meals, meals
The artist boasts about his wealth and abundance, suggesting that he has already accomplished the basics of survival and now indulges in excess.

Bitch, just tell me how you feel, feel, feel, feel, feel, feel, feel
The artist challenges someone, likely a romantic partner or collaborator, to be honest and express their true feelings or thoughts.

Yeah, yeah, yeah
The artist repeats a simple affirmation, building momentum and enthusiasm for what comes next.

Me and my boys, we dressed like Bow Wow, keep it in my bag (pressure, pressure)
The artist describes a style of dress inspired by a well-known hip-hop performer, emphasizing his own fashion sense, as he and his crew get ready to go out.

Me and my boys, we stunt like Birdman, flexing like my dad
The artist compares his group's lavish lifestyle to that of successful hip-hop figures, including a personal connection to the fame and wealth through his own father.

Off them drugs, I get too comfortable
The artist confesses to a potential problem with substance abuse, suggesting that he may feel too relaxed or complacent when sober.

I know they mad I'm up as fuck (oh)
The artist acknowledges that others may be jealous or resentful of his success and wealth, but he celebrates it anyway.

Woke up and my hair matted as fuck
The artist shares an intimate, relatable detail about his appearance upon waking up, reinforcing his authenticity and humanity.

Got a dinner to go to? Oh damn, that's tough
The artist makes light of a common social obligation, implying that he is in high demand and has an exciting, busy lifestyle.

In the hills with the gang where the valleys end
The artist describes a specific location where he hangs out with his crew, who are like family and from whom he draws strength and inspiration.

Bad bitch pull up, let the baddies in
The artist refers to attracting attractive women, indicating a certain level of power and status within the music industry and beyond.

Codeine and it's stuck in my abdomen
The artist references a specific drug, hinting at continued substance use and its physical impact on his body.

Yeah, I think I need a badder bitch (mm-hm)
The artist expresses a desire for an even more attractive or impressive partner, indicating that he will continue to pursue pleasure and excitement.

Yeah, seen a stallion, she just walked in
The artist describes a particularly impressive woman who has caught his attention, reinforcing his focus on appearances and physicality.

Dilly-dallying to my new parked Benz
The artist describes his leisurely or carefree approach to getting in his luxury vehicle, flaunting his wealth and status.

"Oh damn? What he pull up in the airport in?"
The artist imagines the reactions of others to his conspicuous spending, suggesting that he thrives on the attention and envy of others.

I don't really think that fact is important
The artist dismisses concerns about extravagant spending or materialism, emphasizing his own values and priorities.

It's imported, yeah, it's a damn foreign
The artist clarifies that his possessions are not only expensive, but also exotic or foreign, reinforcing his status as a global icon.

Hold on, what secret do Victoria got?
The artist playfully suggests that someone named Victoria has a secret or surprise, potentially building intrigue or suspense.

Balling hard like the Magic, now the sorcerers know
The artist references the Orlando Magic basketball team, using their name as a metaphor for his own success and wealth.

But I think it was me and my, me, it was, it was (boys)
The artist reflects on past achievements and experiences with his crew, using their collective bond and memories as a source of inspiration.

Me and my boys, we dressed like Bow Wow, keep it in my bag
The artist repeats a central motif, emphasizing the importance of image and fashion for himself and his group.

Me and my shawty, uh
The artist references a romantic partner or companion, implying that he has achieved both personal and professional success.