Clean Up
Brown Danny Lyrics
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In the marijuana sky, but it started raining molly
It got me feeling sorry while I'm feeling on myself
Cause I don't know this bitch name but I'm feeling on her breast
I know it ain't right, but in this state I don't care
A whole week done went past, I don't go nowhere
Hotel rooms crushing pills and menus
Daughter sending me messages saying "Daddy, I miss you"
Ain't slept in four days, and I'm smelling like seaweed
Problems in my past haunt my future and the present
Escaping from reality got me missing my blessings
Sent a couple G's but that make it no better
And now I got habits that ain't getting no better
And it ain't that easy trying to get all together
Been stressing so long think depression done settled
It's time for me to clean it up
I came too far to fuck it up like
It's time for me to clean it up
I came too far to fuck it up like
Pops left mom when I was only 18
So rightfully that meant I had to be the man of things
And by 28, mom was damn near homeless
And now I'm 31 she 'bout to fucking cop her own shit
Triple beam dreams brought me nothing but nightmares
Thought that I was helping but the system don't fight fair
Cases had me locked up, mama always wrote me
Pops my only visit, they the only ones that loved me
That's why I feel bad, popping Givenchy tags
Knowing that this tee could feed my nephew for a week
For material I'm weak, acting like I don't care
I spend it all on clothes, then something is wrong there
I sent my mom some G's, but that makes it no better
Cause now I got habits that ain't getting no better
And it ain't that easy trying to get all together
Been stressing so long think depression done settled
It's time for me to clean it up
I came too far to fuck it up like
It's time for me to clean it up
I came too far to fuck it up like
The lyrics to Brown Danny's song Clean Up are a reflection of the consequences of indulging in drugs and alcohol. The song chronicles the experiences of an individual who is struggling with addiction and the impact it has on his personal and professional life. Brown Danny opens the song by painting a picture of his clouded thoughts after consuming marijuana, which later transitions to using molly. He admits to feeling sorry but also feeling the need to touch a random woman's breast despite not knowing her name. He is neglecting his responsibilities, including spending time with his daughter, who misses him. He is holed up in hotel rooms abusing drugs, and his situation is getting worse.
The second verse of the song talks about the wider context of Brown Danny's life, particularly his troubled family relationships. When he was 18, his father left his mother, and he was tasked with being the man of the family. At 28, his mother was nearly homeless, and he had to care for her. Brown Danny acknowledges his materialistic tendencies and how he wastes his money on expensive clothes when he could use it to support his family. He faces guilt and regret for not using his resources responsibly, as well as for developing bad habits that keep him from overcoming his problems.
Overall, the song Clean Up is a raw examination of the experiences and emotions of someone who is struggling with addiction while also dealing with various personal challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
The thoughts all cloudy
My mind is foggy and unclear
In the marijuana sky, but it started raining molly
I'm high on drugs and the experience is becoming increasingly intense
It got me feeling sorry while I'm feeling on myself
Despite the pleasure I feel, I also feel guilty and ashamed
Cause I don't know this bitch name but I'm feeling on her breast
I'm engaging in casual and meaningless sexual encounters with strangers
I know it ain't right, but in this state I don't care
I'm aware that my actions are wrong, but I'm too high to care
A whole week done went past, I don't go nowhere
I've been stuck in a cycle of drug use and haven't left my hotel room in days
Hotel rooms crushing pills and menus
I'm consuming drugs in seclusion and endangering my health
Daughter sending me messages saying 'Daddy, I miss you'
My child is longing for my presence and affection
But in this condition I don't think she need to see me
I'm aware that my drug use has made me an unfit parent
Ain't slept in four days, and I'm smelling like seaweed
I've been awake for an unacceptable amount of time and my body and hygiene have suffered
Problems in my past haunt my future and the present
My unresolved issues from the past are affecting my mental and emotional wellbeing
Escaping from reality got me missing my blessings
My drug use has caused me to lose sight of the good things in my life
Sent a couple G's but that make it no better
I've given money to my loved ones, but it hasn't truly helped my situation
And now I got habits that ain't getting no better
My drug addiction is only getting worse and I'm struggling to quit
And it ain't that easy trying to get all together
Overcoming my addiction and fixing my life is a difficult and daunting task
Been stressing so long think depression done settled
My long-term stress has resulted in deep depression
It's time for me to clean it up
I need to make a change for the better
I came too far to fuck it up like
I've made progress in my life and I can't let my addiction ruin it all
Pops left mom when I was only 18
My father abandoned our family when I was still a teenager
So rightfully that meant I had to be the man of things
As the oldest male in the family, I had to take on the responsibility of providing for my mother and siblings
And by 28, mom was damn near homeless
Despite my efforts, my mother's financial situation had deteriorated to the point of homelessness
And now I'm 31 she 'bout to fucking cop her own shit
Now, at 31 years old, my mother is finally able to achieve financial independence
Triple beam dreams brought me nothing but nightmares
My desire for wealth and material possessions has only led to pain and suffering
Thought that I was helping but the system don't fight fair
Despite my best efforts to improve my family's situation, the societal systems in place worked against us
Cases had me locked up, mama always wrote me
I've been incarcerated, but my mother remained a constant source of support
Pops my only visit, they the only ones that loved me
My father may have abandoned us, but he was still the only family member to come visit me while I was in jail
That's why I feel bad, popping Givenchy tags
My materialistic lifestyle makes me feel guilty and hypocritical
Knowing that this tee could feed my nephew for a week
The money I spend on luxury clothing could instead go towards helping my family in need
For material I'm weak, acting like I don't care
My obsession with material possessions has made me almost indifferent to the struggles of those around me
I spend it all on clothes, then something is wrong there
My frivolous spending habits are not only irresponsible, but indicative of a deeper problem
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: DANIEL SEWELL, PAUL WHITE
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@macacoartico42
Los pensamientos todos nublados
The thoughts all cloudy
En el cielo de marihuana, pero empezó a llover molly
In the marijuana sky, but it started raining molly
Me hizo sentir pena mientras me siento en mí mismo
It got me feeling sorry while I'm feeling on myself
Porque no conozco el nombre de esta perra, pero lo siento en su pecho
Cause I don't know this bitch name but I'm feeling on her breast
Sé que no está bien, pero en este estado no me importa
I know it ain't right, but in this state I don't care
Pasó toda una semana, no voy a ninguna parte
A whole week done went past, I don't go nowhere
Habitaciones de hotel trituradoras de pastillas y menús.
Hotel rooms crushing pills and menus
Hija me envía mensajes diciendo "Papi, te extraño"
Daughter sending me messages saying "Daddy, I miss you"
Pero en esta condición no creo que necesite verme
But in this condition I don't think she need to see me
No he dormido en cuatro días y huelo a algas
Ain't slept in four days, and I'm smelling like seaweed
Los problemas de mi pasado acechan mi futuro y mi presente
Problems in my past haunt my future and the present
Escapar de la realidad me hizo perder mis bendiciones
Escaping from reality got me missing my blessings
Envié un par de G, pero eso no lo hace mejor
Sent a couple G's but that make it no better
Y ahora tengo hábitos que no mejoran
And now I got habits that ain't getting no better
Y no es tan fácil tratar de juntarnos todos
And it ain't that easy trying to get all together
Estuve estresado tanto tiempo creo que la depresión se resolvió
Been stressing so long think depression done settled
Es hora de que lo limpie
It's time for me to clean it up
Vine demasiado lejos para joderlo como
I came too far to fuck it up like
Es hora de que lo limpie
It's time for me to clean it up
Vine demasiado lejos para joderlo como
I came too far to fuck it up like
Pops dejó a mamá cuando solo tenía 18 años
Pops left mom when I was only 18
Así que, con razón, eso significaba que tenía que ser el hombre de las cosas.
So rightfully that meant I had to be the man of things
Y a los 28, mamá estaba casi sin hogar
And by 28, mom was damn near homeless
Y ahora tengo 31 años, ella está a punto de hacerse cargo de su propia mierda
And now I'm 31 she 'bout to fucking cop her own shit
Los sueños de triple rayo me trajeron nada más que pesadillas
Triple beam dreams brought me nothing but nightmares
Pensé que estaba ayudando pero el sistema no pelea limpio
Thought that I was helping but the system don't fight fair
Los casos me tenían encerrado, mamá siempre me escribía
Cases had me locked up, mama always wrote me
Pops mi única visita, ellos los únicos que me amaron
Pops my only visit, they the only ones that loved me
Por eso me siento mal, haciendo estallar las etiquetas de Givenchy
That's why I feel bad, popping Givenchy tags
Sabiendo que esta camiseta podría alimentar a mi sobrino durante una semana
Knowing that this tee could feed my nephew for a week
Por el material soy débil, actuando como si no me importara
For material I'm weak, acting like I don't care
Lo gasto todo en ropa, entonces algo anda mal ahí
I spend it all on clothes, then something is wrong there
Le envié a mi mamá algunas G, pero eso no lo hace mejor
I sent my mom some G's, but that makes it no better
Porque ahora tengo hábitos que no mejoran
Cause now I got habits that ain't getting no better
Y no es tan fácil tratar de juntarnos todos
And it ain't that easy trying to get all together
Estuve estresado tanto tiempo creo que la depresión se resolvió
Been stressing so long think depression done settled
Es hora de que lo limpie
It's time for me to clean it up
Vine demasiado lejos para joderlo como
I came too far to fuck it up like
Es hora de que lo limpie
It's time for me to clean it up
Vine demasiado lejos para joderlo como
I came too far to fuck it up like
@treecuttingherring
Between the awesome production and straightforward sincerity of Danny's tone and lyrics, this has quickly become one of my favorite hip-hop tracks of all time.
@chriscole2550
I don't even really listen to this genre but I love Danny Brown. Love his music.
@acjayc
Experimental hip-hop is actually pretty good.
@mikedub376
I've always said the Alan Parsons project is a goldmine for samples
@330thcube
Honestly, agreed... Imagine hearing "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" or "Step By Step" combined with hip-hop beats and epic rap vocals :P
@vansanityy
I think I shed a tear on this one
@acjayc
This song is so many things at once. Eerie, beautiful & sad.
@TzoHill
Almost 10 years later.... still hits.... throwback to them college days....
@NoNewfriendss
Not many rappers can actually take a beat like this and compliment it with vocals rather than just spitting on it #dannybrown No Newfriends
@dashawnmitchell832
Old was great. It was worth that lil wait