Get Right
Cakes Da Killa Lyrics
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It ran one step ahead
As we followed in the dance
Between the parted pages we would rest
In love's hot, fevered iron
Like a striped pair of pants
MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark
All the sweet, green icing flowing down
I don't think that I can take it
Cause it took so long to bake it
And I'll never have that recipe again
Oh noooooo
Pockets stay on swole, peep the motherfucking cash flow
Niggas pay my loans just to finger fuck my asshole
Keep it cool with cunts, rocking boots with the tassels
Fucking with some nigga who dick longer than Castro's
Say he like my songs and he really tryna fuck with me
Charge that nigga double if he think he finna fuck for free
Cakey on some other shit, fuck your baby mother shit
And I spit that shit to make a homophobe a hypocrite
Get right, get right, get right, get right, get right, get right, get right, get right
Get right, get right, get right, get right...
"Whoa whoa okay okay whoa Holiday wait hold on hold on Holiday! You can't give it to them dry like that, you gotta get that shit wet first nigga. Like come on now, you gotta prep them for shit like that (I got you). They can't just get that shit right off the top. Like you gotta bring that shit back. Bring that shit the fuck back (let's go!)"
Get right, get right, get right, get right, get right, get right, get right (hol' up)
Get right, get right, get right, get right, get right, get right, get right (hol' up)
Fuck you, pay me, I was bred up on that bougie shit
Nigga got it twisted straight confuse me with a simple bitch
Rum and lobster when I'm laid out with a top shutter
He let me wine all on his face and ta
The first lines of the song, “Spring was never waiting for us, dear/It ran one step ahead,” are actually a reference to the lyrics of the song “MacArthur Park” by Donna Summer. This song is mentioned explicitly later in “Get Right (Get Wet)” when Cakes da Killa sings, “MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark/All the sweet, green icing flowing down.”
Cakes da Killa interpolates Donna Summer's song lyrically throughout his own song, placing himself as the singer in a similar narrative. He sings about an ending relationship, using the metaphor of a cake that has been left out in the rain, which serves as a representation of the emotional turmoil he is experiencing.
The lyrics use sexually explicit language which contrasts with the mournful tone of the song, a common theme in Cakes da Killa's music. He is expressing his frustration with people who want to have sex with him without being willing to pay him appropriately. Through this, he asserts his worth and insists that he be appropriately compensated for his work. He wants his audience to understand that he is more than just a sexual object but a skilled artist whose work deserves recognition and appropriate monetary compensation.
Line by Line Meaning
Spring was never waiting for us, dear
Love and opportunity are transient, and we must pursue them with vigor
It ran one step ahead
Love and opportunity may come at unexpected times, and we must be ready for them
As we followed in the dance
Life is a journey, and we must search for love and opportunity as we walk our path
Between the parted pages we would rest
We may face obstacles and challenges in our pursuit, but we must rest and regroup to keep going
In love's hot, fevered iron
Love can be intense and all-consuming, but we must embrace it to fully experience it
Like a striped pair of pants
Love is diverse and unique, just like a striped pair of pants
MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark
Things may change or come to an end, just like the melting cake in MacArthur's park
All the sweet, green icing flowing down
The remnants and memories of a sweet and beautiful thing remain long after it's gone
Someone left my cake out in the rain
The difficulties and challenges we face in love and life may be frustrating and hurtful
I don't think that I can take it
Life's challenges can be overwhelming, and we may struggle to endure them
Cause it took so long to bake it
We may invest a lot of time and effort into things we love, only to have them taken away or ruined
And I'll never have that recipe again
Irreplaceable things and memories may be lost forever, leaving us with only the regret and longing
Pockets stay on swole, peep the motherfucking cash flow
The singer is proud of their financial success and prowess
Niggas pay my loans just to finger fuck my asshole
The singer has sexual power and is sought after by others
Keep it cool with cunts, rocking boots with the tassels
The singer maintains a confident, stylish, and nonchalant attitude
Fucking with some nigga who dick longer than Castro's
The singer is engaged in sexual activities with someone with a large penis
Say he like my songs and he really tryna fuck with me
The singer attracts sexual attention and interest from people who appreciate their music
Charge that nigga double if he think he finna fuck for free
The singer is financially savvy and knows how to charge for their sexual services
Cakey on some other shit, fuck your baby mother shit
The singer is confident and dismissive of negative opinions and opinions about their personal life
And I spit that shit to make a homophobe a hypocrite
The singer uses their music to challenge and confront homophobia, and show their pride and confidence in their identity
Get right, get right, get right, get right, get right, get right, get right, get right
The singer encourages listeners to embrace themselves and their experiences, and be true to their identity
Fuck you, pay me, I was bred up on that bougie shit
The singer is confident and unapologetic about their lifestyle, and demands respect and payment
Nigga got it twisted straight confuse me with a simple bitch
The singer is assertive and refuses to be underestimated or disrespected
Rum and lobster when I'm laid out with a top shutter
The singer enjoys the finer things in life, and takes pride in their luxuries
He let me wine all on his face and ta
The singer enjoys sexual adventures and is open about their experiences
Contributed by Gabriella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Six Billion
I ain't gay but I know talent when I hear it. Cakes can spit.
Enzo Mbeleg
what does enjoying Cakes Da Killa music have to do wit one being gay? lmao
John Olson
Thats a sampling from a Donna Summer track... its used a lot in the drag/gay scene. I think it makes perfect sense thematically and was a sick transition for the beginning of that song. I love this album.
Christopher Abruzzi Herup
<3 That game changing beat at 1:09 <3
The Third Child
I was really getting into the intro, then out of nowhere the songs goes a completely different direction. I was like wtf?! This song is pretty dope though
J CPadilla
This song does things to me.
Donny Spaceman
queen!!!
bwall47
"I spit that shit that make a homophobe a hypocrite."
888alphaable
What the hell am I listening to and how is it sooooo good?
Euphoria
Fire!