Cloudy June is a 24-year-old German/Cuban artist. A rising feminist and que… Read Full Bio ↴Cloudy June is a 24-year-old German/Cuban artist. A rising feminist and queer icon, Cloudy's songs confront social expectations with blunt, no-holds-barred takes on issues such as sexuality and equality aided by her talent for instantly unforgettable song titles (‘FU In My Head’, ‘Throw Up When I See Your Face’, ‘Mommy issues’, ‘High Waist To Hell’). As a result, her independent releases have now exceeded 40 million streams, while her IRL following has seen her sell-out her debut headline tour of Germany.

DNA
Cloudy June Lyrics

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You can't go to school in that dress
Unless you're covering your legs
Can't show yourself off like that
No-Oho
Oh, if you knew all of my friends
What they're up to, what they're smoking
Sure, you'll be losing your head
No-Oho

Every tale needs a villain
Every friend needs a foe
Every church needs a sinner
Every old-fashioned mind needs a hoe
Hi Mom, got drunk again
Pictures on the internet
What will the people say
Hi Mom, and by the way
Hooked up with a girl today
Neighbors going to be ashamed
Yeah, you had it coming
I'm all you never wanted
Hi Mom, I'll always be
The black sheep of the family
It's in my DNA
My DNA
Lalala lalala (It's in my DNA)
My DNA
Lalala lalala
(It's in my DNA)
When you said 'stay home' I went out
Did the things you weren't allowed
Maybe your jealous of me
No-Oho
You're scared cause they always warned ya
Saying 'like mother like daughter'
The rotten apple don't fall far
From the tree
Yeah, you know
Every tale needs a villain
Every friend needs a foe
Every church needs a sinner
Every old-fashioned mind needs a hoe
Hi Mom, got drunk again
Pictures on the internet
What will the people say
Hi Mom, and by the way
Hooked up with a girl today
Neighbors going to be ashamed
Yeah, you had it coming
I'm all you never wanted
Hi Mom, I'll always be
The black sheep of the family
It's in my DNA
My DNA
Lalala lalala (It's in my DNA)
My DNA
Lalala lalala

(It's in my DNA)
My DNA

Overall Meaning

In Cloudy June's song "DNA," the lyrics explore the idea that individuals have certain traits ingrained in their DNA that make them who they are. The song touches on themes of rebellion, social expectations, and familial conflict. As the lyrics say, "Every tale needs a villain, every friend needs a foe, every church needs a sinner, every old-fashioned mind needs a hoe." The singer is a rebel, going against the advice of their mother and the expectations of society. They drink too much, smoke, and have casual sexual encounters with men and women.

The first verse speaks to the societal expectations placed on women, specifically in terms of dress. The singer is aware of these expectations yet chooses to disregard them. The verse also alludes to the concept of peer pressure and the singer's desire to fit in with their friends. The chorus repeats that the singer's rebellious behavior is in their DNA, making it an inherent part of who they are. The second verse discusses the concept of the "rotten apple," where the negative behavior of one generation may be passed down to the next. The singer suggests that their behavior is a result of their mother's similar behavior. The verse also touches on the idea of shame and how the singer's behavior may be seen as shameful by their neighbors and mother.

Overall, "DNA" can be interpreted as a song about self-discovery and the acceptance of one's true self, even when it goes against societal norms and expectations. The song's message is clear: embrace who you are, even if it means being the black sheep of the family.

Line by Line Meaning

You can't go to school in that dress
You can't wear a revealing outfit to school.

Unless you're covering your legs
The outfit must be modest with your legs covered.

Can't show yourself off like that
You can't flaunt your body inappropriately.

Oh, if you knew all of my friends
If you knew my friends, their habits and tendencies.

What they're up to, what they're smoking
Their behavior and drug use.

Sure, you'll be losing your head
It would drive you crazy.

Every tale needs a villain
Every story requires an antagonist.

Every friend needs a foe
Every friend needs an enemy.

Every church needs a sinner
Every church requires a sinner among its congregation.

Every old-fashioned mind needs a hoe
Every traditionalist needs someone who doesn't conform to norms.

Hi Mom, got drunk again
Addressing their mother, admitting they got drunk again.

Pictures on the internet
Photos of them being intoxicated have been posted online.

What will the people say
What are others going to think or say?

Hi Mom, and by the way
Continuing to address their mother.

Hooked up with a girl today
They had a sexual encounter with a girl earlier that day.

Neighbors going to be ashamed
The neighbors will be embarrassed or scandalized by their behavior.

Yeah, you had it coming
Their mother should have expected this behavior.

I'm all you never wanted
They are the opposite of what their mother wanted for them.

Hi Mom, I'll always be
The final address to their mother, emphasizing a permanent state.

The black sheep of the family
They are the odd one out in their family.

It's in my DNA
This behavior is inherent to their being.

My DNA
This behavior is an integral part of who they are.

Lalala lalala (It's in my DNA)
Refrain emphasizing that this behavior is inherent to their being.

My DNA
Ending repetition of the refrain.

Lalala lalala
Ending repetition of the refrain.

(It's in my DNA)
Refrain emphasizing that this behavior is inherent to their being.

Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: AMELY KUCHENBAECKER, VALENTIN GLAGE, VINCENT STEFANSSON

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