The song was previewed by Keem on September 6, 2021, in the announcement trailer for his debut studio album, The Melodic Blue. It samples serpentwithfeet’s September 2016 song “redemption.”
scapegoats
Baby Keem Lyrics
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Ooh-ah, ooh-ah)
You know I'm borderline more than rich, had to tame the orphanage
Navigated two bitches, textin' them the coordinates
Two phones literally, house party loiterin'
Deals so dummy had to let several lawyers in
One day, I'll tell you how my life was unfortunate
Story of the young and reckless, 'bout to eat my bitch for breakfast
Pink pussy been a preference, never fold under pressure
Cheap shots, let it rock, eye open, Fetty Wap
Rain like confetti drop, I bet he drop
I don't hate the trendy things, just don't like to feed the trends
Mama gave me all my sins, love me when the story ends
Flowers on my uncle's tomb, thousands to my auntie's too
I'm used to takin' backstreets, last week was nothing new
Bitches is my scapegoat, who I made this tape for?
I tell the story two years later, for now, the case closed
"I've heard so much about it
You talk about it all the time
I wanna go there, inside your mind
Melodic Blue"
The opening lines "I thought there was redemption in the four ethers, ooh-ah, ooh-ah" in Baby Keem's "scapegoats" refer to the idea of finding hope and salvation in something beyond this world. The "four ethers" could refer to the four basic elements of nature: earth, air, fire, and water, which were believed to make up everything in the universe. In many spiritual traditions, these elements were seen as a pathway to reaching a higher state of consciousness or enlightenment. However, it seems that the singer in the song is finding that this idea isn't bringing the redemption he seeks.
The rest of the song tells the story of a young man navigating his way through life, dealing with relationships, parties, and legal issues. He talks about his wealth and success, but also alludes to a tragic past and makes references to death and mourning. The lines "Flowers on my uncle's tomb, thousands to my auntie's too" suggest that he has lost loved ones and is honoring them by visiting their graves. The overall mood of the song is introspective and a bit melancholic, with the singer grappling with the complexities of his life.
Overall, "scapegoats" seems to be about the contradictions of fame and success, and how even when someone has everything they could want, they can still feel lost and alone. The song is a reflection on the shallow pleasures of modern society and how they can ultimately leave us feeling empty and unfulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm borderline more than rich, had to tame the orphanage
I am close to the edge of insanity, having more money than I can handle, I had to tame my wild upbringing
Navigated two bitches, textin' them the coordinates
I had to coordinate between two women without them knowing, like a GPS directing them to different locations
Two phones literally, house party loiterin'
I carry two phones, one for business and one for pleasure, and I hang around at house parties without any purpose
Deals so dummy had to let several lawyers in
My business deals were so complex that I had to seek the advice of multiple lawyers to make sense of them
One day, I'll tell you how my life was unfortunate
One day, I will share the story of how my life was full of hardships and struggles
For now, I'll tell you how fast these Porsches get
Currently, I will tell you how speedy my Porsche cars can go
Story of the young and reckless, 'bout to eat my bitch for breakfast
I am living a life of youthful, impulsive adventures and I am about to dominate my female partner
Pink pussy been a preference, never fold under pressure
I have a preference for women with pink private parts and I never succumb to pressure
Cheap shots, let it rock, eye open, Fetty Wap
I welcome cheap shots and let them have their effect, while keeping a lookout for danger like the musician Fetty Wap
Rain like confetti drop, I bet he drop
I will make it rain like confetti, and I am confident that my enemies will fall
I don't hate the trendy things, just don't like to feed the trends
I don't have a disdain for popular fads, but I don't want to contribute to them either
Mama gave me all my sins, love me when the story ends
My mother may have bestowed me with my mistakes, but she will still love me when my story ends
Flowers on my uncle's tomb, thousands to my auntie's too
I honor my deceased uncle by placing flowers on his tomb, and I show my generosity to my aunt by giving her thousands of dollars
I'm used to takin' backstreets, last week was nothing new
I'm accustomed to taking less-traveled roads, so it was nothing new for me when I did it last week
Bitches is my scapegoat, who I made this tape for?
I blame women for my problems and use them as a scapegoat, who am I even making this music for?
I tell the story two years later, for now, the case closed
I will share the full story of my life in two years, but for now, I am closing this case
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dacoury Dahi Natche, Gueorgui Linev, Hykeem Carter, Isaac John D. De Boni, Jonathan Josiah Wise, Lindsay Olsen, Michael John Mule
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@samyoulll
this song is so beautiful, i wish it was longer man
@Noizyer
Fax
@clancymiriam5017
Same bro
@clancymiriam5017
But the next somg is like a part 2
@quamainethompkins9022
💯💙😇
@Colin-hg3in
replay
@ernielima
“I don’t hate the trendy things, just don’t like to feed the trends”🔥🔥🔥
@Silent-ci3ug
relatable
@cozy_1
Bars
@BrotherMalMusic
If anyone knows other songs where Keem raps like this (more bars, less melodies) send me the names of the songs. I already knew about Keem from songs like HONEST, hooligan, ORANGE SODA, no sense, etc, but I haven’t listened to his other 2 albums in full, and I don’t plan to anytime soon;
But this is my favorite song on this album and if he has more like this, let me know.