Selena
Das Racist Lyrics


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Ohmigod!

Michael Douglas, a million dollars!
Twin Towers, Colin Powers
Shouts to Joan Sasso, Abigail Vazquez
Shout to Sallie Mae, shout out to FAFSA
Shouts to Alpha Dog, Cash is Napster, man
Leo Donato DiCaprio Catch Me If You Can
Shouts to white rappers, black astronauts
Only two questions you should ask, allow one
"Who's the kid?"
Two: "Who's the kid?"
Both times the answer stay Kool AD
That's my rap name, slave name's Vazquez
Mommy hecka pretty, and her brain game nasty
Salami sandwich brown-baggin' it

[Chorus]
Blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah
BLAOW!
Bidi bidi bidi bamba
___
Rest in pieces, Selena!

Catch me in a cool place doin' a fun thing
I'mma quit rapping real soon, "Get your fun in!"
Get a little guap, other ways to get funds then
Get on my Danzig, scream Edvard Munch shit
No matter what I do, I'mma eat it up, munchin'
People talkin' 'bout, "Heems I heard you got punched in."
Worry 'bout how I'mma eat it up dog, luncheons
Celine Dion with a booty, now I'm baggin' Bündchen's
Gisele's we eat good food, that's dumplings
Everyone that meet me think that I'm something
Whether it's a dumb thing, or something they can run with
Flows Usain Bolt, yeah they run things
It's nothing, I do this cause it's easy
It pays well, pumpkin
Be a "bit of fun" fling, but it's getting kinda boring
I am too awesome
I am the walrus
Victor

Yeah, I'm the walrus too, dude
Couldn't walk a mile in my walrus shoes, dude, true?
Yes, I'm the fuckin' best!
Best rapper alive, I swear to God, man
Bad as I wanna be, Rodman
Move a little, watch the guap in a pop band
Get it in, get it out, op Man
See me in Miami, 20 Cubans in a Dodge van
Do it for a large fam to Bart Vale
Said it before, I don't care, I'mma star, man
David Bowie Starman
John Comforter, oh, fuck, I didn't know how to say John Carpenter, Starman!
Seminal work, Stanley Brakhage, Dog Star Man
Where we at, San Diego? Carmen
Suckers is butt, they need charmin'
Toilet paper, take the, microphone
And do, a buncha, stupid shit
Shut up
Suck my dick

Yeah! Shabba! Shabba! Shabba Ranks!
Yeah!
Show up

You dudes talkin' 'bout you rap
And you probably does
I'm blind to you haters
Call me Kali Buzz
And believe me the herb always come 'round
Them smart brown boys back with that dumb sound
Call it Hipster Rap
Homie, this is Queens Rap
Haar it in my voice every time the kid Heems rap
The golden child, from Colden's Wild
Cherry Ave
Where they scold 'em wild
My grandma just moved out
She knows this child that gets guap and fly high
His flows is wild
He went from ESL to YSL
Cause we XL, we fly as hell
Flushing to Melrose Queens, where the crooks live
CT for four years, to wile out read books then
Took to bars from Brooklyn




Wild out in Bushwick
Come around talk smart, get your shit tooken

Overall Meaning

The song "Selena" by Das Racist is a rap song that features witty rhymes, allusions to pop culture, and strong references to the rappers' immigrant backgrounds. The first verse of the song begins with odd shoutouts to Michael Douglas, the Twin Towers, and Colin Powell. The second verse of the song has a hyperbolic proclamation of superiority by rapper Heems, followed by Kool AD embarrassing him by offering a direct correction to one of Heems’ rhymes. The last verse of the song is about Queens, New York, where the group originated from. The verses were laced with humorous lines and pop-culture references like Catch Me If You Can, Celine Dion, Gisele Bundchen, and Edvard Munch.


The song, with its many allusions, gives insight into the immigrant experience of the rappers. The rappers frequently reference their South Asian backgrounds and their place as outsiders in a largely white rap culture. “Selena” also subtly touches on the nostalgia for lost homelands and the bittersweet experience of assimilation. Overall, the song stands out as a cheeky celebration of the immigrant experience, with its clever wordplay and self-deprecating humor.


Line by Line Meaning

Ohmigod!
An expression of surprise, excitement or shock.


Michael Douglas, a million dollars!
Referencing the actor and referring to the acquisition of a large sum of money.


Twin Towers, Colin Powers
Referencing the 9/11 terrorist attacks and a play on the name Colin Powell.


Shouts to Joan Sasso, Abigail Vazquez
Acknowledging and giving recognition to the named individuals.


Shout to Sallie Mae, shout out to FAFSA
Acknowledging and giving recognition to the student loan companies Sallie Mae and FAFSA.


Shouts to Alpha Dog, Cash is Napster, man
Acknowledging and giving recognition to a person/group called Alpha Dog and Napster, a program for sharing music.


Leo Donato DiCaprio Catch Me If You Can
Referencing the movie Catch Me If You Can, which Leonardo DiCaprio starred in.


Shouts to white rappers, black astronauts
Acknowledging and giving recognition to white rappers and black astronauts.


Only two questions you should ask, allow one
There are only two important questions to ask and only one should be allowed to be asked at this time.


"Who's the kid?"
Asking who the kid is.


Two: "Who's the kid?"
Repeating the question of who the kid is.


Both times the answer stay Kool AD
The answer to both questions is Kool AD, which is the rapper's name.


That's my rap name, slave name's Vazquez
The rapper's stage name is Kool AD, and his real last name is Vazquez.


Mommy hecka pretty, and her brain game nasty
The rapper's mother is very attractive and intelligent.


Salami sandwich brown-baggin' it
Eating a brown bagged salami sandwich, possibly indicating being frugal or economically conscious.


[Chorus] Blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah BLAOW! Bidi bidi bidi bamba
Repeating nonsensical sounds and ending with a loud exclamation.


Rest in pieces, Selena!
Referencing the singer Selena, who was killed and rest in peace, but playing with the phrase and instead saying rest in pieces.


Catch me in a cool place doin' a fun thing
The rapper can be found in an enjoyable location participating in a fun activity.


I'mma quit rapping real soon, "Get your fun in!"
The rapper plans to quit rapping soon and is encouraging others to have fun while they can.


Get a little guap, other ways to get funds then
The rapper is suggesting there are other ways to make money besides rapping.


Get on my Danzig, scream Edvard Munch shit
Referring to musician Glenn Danzig and the artist Edward Munch, and suggesting the rapper will yell something similarly outrageous or shocking.


No matter what I do, I'mma eat it up, munchin'
Regardless of the situation, the rapper will prevail and enjoy it.


People talkin' 'bout, "Heems I heard you got punched in."
Other people are discussing a rumour that the rapper got punched.


Worry 'bout how I'mma eat it up dog, luncheons
The rapper is focused on making sure he has enough money to eat at lunches in the future.


Celine Dion with a booty, now I'm baggin' Bündchen's
Comparing Celine Dion to a supermodel and bragging about bedding many beautiful women.


Gisele's we eat good food, that's dumplings
The rapper and Gisele (Bündchen) eat great food, citing dumplings as an example.


Everyone that meet me think that I'm something
People are impressed or intrigued when they meet the rapper.


Whether it's a dumb thing, or something they can run with
Regardless of what they are impressed by, whether it be foolish or not, they use it to their advantage.


Flows Usain Bolt, yeah they run things
Their rapping flow is quick like Usain Bolt's running speed.


It's nothing, I do this cause it's easy
The rapper finds rapping easy and enjoys it.


It pays well, pumpkin
Rapping makes a good salary or yields good financial returns.


Be a "bit of fun" fling, but it's getting kinda boring
The rapper doesn't take relationships seriously, but is getting tired of superficial interactions.


I am too awesome
The rapper thinks highly of himself and his abilities.


I am the walrus
Referencing The Beatles song I Am The Walrus to boast about their greatness and superiority.


Victor
The rapper ending their verse with their name, perhaps to assert their dominance or just to end with a punchline.


Yeah, I'm the walrus too, dude
Continuing to assert their superiority and greatness using the same metaphor as before.


Couldn't walk a mile in my walrus shoes, dude, true?
Even those who may try to come against the rapper or think they are better cannot compare because they have not experienced everything the rapper has.


Yes, I'm the fuckin' best!
The rapper is very confident in their skills and self-worth.


Best rapper alive, I swear to God, man Bad as I wanna be, Rodman
The rapper believes they are the best rapper alive, comparing themselves to basketball player Dennis Rodman, who was known for his controversial antics on and off the court.


Move a little, watch the guap in a pop band
The rapper moves and dances to the beat of the music, while watching money accumulate.


Get it in, get it out, op Man
Encouraging the listener to get their money and get out while they can, possibly comparing it to being like an operative in a secret mission.


See me in Miami, 20 Cubans in a Dodge van
The rapper may be in Miami with a high number of Cuban cigars and a Dodge van.


Do it for a large fam to Bart Vale
Making money to support a large family, possibly referencing the professional wrestler, Bart Vale.


Said it before, I don't care, I'mma star, man David Bowie Starman
The rapper has previously expressed that they don't care, they are still going to become a star like David Bowie's alter ego, Ziggy Stardust.


John Comforter, oh, fuck, I didn't know how to say John Carpenter, Starman!
The rapper cannot correctly say the name of the director John Carpenter and his movie Starman.


Seminal work, Stanley Brakhage, Dog Star Man
Referencing filmmaker Stan Brakhage and his experimental film series Dog Star Man.


Where we at, San Diego? Carmen
Asking where they are located and name dropping the character Carmen Sandiego.


Suckers is butt, they need charmin'
Calling other people suckers and saying they need toilet paper because they are full of crap.


Toilet paper, take the, microphone And do, a buncha, stupid shit
Using a metaphor of toilet paper to explain how the rapper plans to take the microphone and say/do things that are considered unintelligent or controversial.


Shut up Suck my dick Yeah! Shabba! Shabba! Shabba Ranks! Yeah! Show up
A vulgar and aggressive call to action to the listener to stop speaking and perform fellatio on the rapper. The end of the verse becomes a chant-like structure, shouting out dancehall artist Shabba Ranks and using an aggressive tone to demand the listener to participate.


You dudes talkin' 'bout you rap And you probably does
Calling out other people who claim to be able to rap and suggesting that they likely cannot.


I'm blind to you haters Call me Kali Buzz
The rapper ignores or doesn't care about hate and negative comments, using the nickname Kali Buzz.


And believe me the herb always come 'round
Referring to marijuana and saying that it always pops up or is present in their environment.


Them smart brown boys back with that dumb sound
The rapper claims that intelligent or educated people are endorsing his genre of music, which is considered dumb or lowbrow.


Call it Hipster Rap Homie, this is Queens Rap
The rapper is aware that some people call their genre Hipster Rap, but they believe it should be labelled as music specific to their hometown of Queens.


Haar it in my voice every time the kid Heems rap
The rapper believes that their Queens, New York accent can be heard in their music.


The golden child, from Colden's Wild
Referring to themselves as the golden child from Colden's Wild, possibly referencing a neighborhood or location.


Cherry Ave Where they scold 'em wild
Referencing Cherry Avenue and saying that people are wild there and may discipline others.


My grandma just moved out She knows this child that gets guap and fly high
The rapper's grandmother may have disapproved of their lifestyle previously, but now knows that the rapper makes money and lives the high life.


His flows is wild
The rapper's flow is fast and uncontainable.


He went from ESL to YSL
The rapper went from learning English as a second language to wearing the fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent, showing personal progress and growth.


Cause we XL, we fly as hell
The group that the rapper belongs to is extra large, and they believe they are very cool and fly.


Flushing to Melrose Queens, where the crooks live
Describing localities by referencing areas of Queens and Melrose, and suggesting that people who live there are crooks or up to no good.


CT for four years, to wile out read books then Took to bars from Brooklyn
Saying that they were previously in Connecticut for four years where they entertained themselves by partying and reading books, then moved onto bars in Brooklyn.


Wild out in Bushwick Come around talk smart, get your shit tooken
Partying in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn and threatening those who talk big and smart to them to risk getting into an altercation with the rapper.




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