Curry left Raider Klan in 2013, releasing his debut studio album, Nostalgic 64, in September of that year, while still in high school. He has since released three extended plays: 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms in 2015, 13 in 2017, and UNLOCKED (a collaboration with Kenny Beats) in 2020, and four studio albums: Imperial in 2016, Ta13oo in 2018, Zuu in 2019, and Melt My Eyez See Your Future in 2022. TA13OO, ZUU, and Melt My Eyez debuted at numbers 28, 32, and 51 on the Billboard 200 chart, respectively, with Melt My Eyez returning at number 17 after the release of an extended edition. All of his projects have garnered significant critical acclaim.
In 2012, he released his second mixtape, titled King of the Mischievous South Vol. 1 Underground Tape 1996, which caught the attention of fellow American rapper Earl Sweatshirt and other members of Odd Future label.
Curry's third mixtape, titled Strictly for My R.V.I.D.X.R.S., was released after the death of Trayvon Martin, who also lived in Carol City and went to the same high school as Denzel Curry. His rap style on this mixtape was inspired by 2PAC. On June 9, 2015, Curry released his first double EP, titled 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms. His first release in 2016 was the single "Flying Nimbus".
His second full-length album, titled Imperial, was released on March 9, 2016, then re-released later on Spotify as the deluxe version on October 14, 2016. In June 2016, Curry was featured on a cover as one of the XXL's 2016's Freshmen Class.
On May 13, 2017, Curry uploaded a track entitled "Hate Government [demo]" to his SoundCloud account. In the weeks that followed, he released two more demos for songs entitled "Equalizer [demo]" and "ZELTRON 6 BILLION ft. Lil Ugly Mane." After these releases as well as a series of cryptic posts on social media (seemingly portraying another alter ego called Zeltron), he released an EP entitled 13 on June 25, 2017. All of the demo tracks were included on the EP as well as two other new songs. On August 18, 2017, Curry released another song called "Skywalker." Later that year, on September 22, a remastered version of 32 Zel was released, including a remix of "Ultimate" featuring Juicy J.
On April 2, 2018, Curry released the lead single off of Ta13oo titled, "Sumo" on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show. On May 24, 2018, Curry released the second single off the album titled, "Percs". Curry then released the third single titled, "Clout Cobain", on July 13, 2018, and announced that his album TA13OO, would be released in three acts: The first act, Light, was released on July 25, followed by Gray on July 26, and Dark on July 27. Each previously-released single represents one of the album's acts, as "Sumo" represents Light, "Clout Cobain" represents Gray, and "Percs" represents Dark, which comes together cohesively to form TA13OO. TA13OO features guest appearances from GoldLink, JID, JPEGMAFIA, ZillaKami and more.
On January 5, 2022, the official trailer for Curry's fifth studio album, titled Melt My Eyez See Your Future, was uploaded to his YouTube channel. It was revealed that the album would contain guest appearances from artists such as T-Pain, 6lack, Slowthai, Rico Nasty, J.I.D, and Thundercat, among others. Curry said the project would feature a new, more mature sound, different from his previous works: "Y'all are not going to hear the same type of Denzel anymore." On January 24, a single titled "Walkin", along with a Western-inspired music video directed by Adrian Villagomez, was released. Curry also said the album "is made up of everything that I couldn't include on Ta13oo or Imperial because I was going through depression and anger issues", and would take inspiration from traditional hip-hop, drum and bass, trap, poetry, and jazz. The same day, a North American and European tour promoting the album (with guest acts Kenny Mason, Mike Dimes, Redveil, and PlayThatBoiZay) was announced. On February 24, Curry released another single from the upcoming album, "Zatoichi" featuring Slowthai. It was accompanied by a music video also directed by Adrian Villagomez. On March 18, Curry announced the album would be released on March 25. On March 21, a third single, "Troubles" featuring T-Pain, was released along with a music video. The album was released on March 25, 2022. It debuted at number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart, and at number 23 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Curry recorded a song featuring rapper Reason, "1st Quarter", as a contribution to Apple Music's "collection of exclusively commissioned new songs from Black creatives", titled Juneteenth 2022: Freedom Songs. He commented: "It's an accomplishment to make it through the first quarter of my life. Especially as a Black man in America".
Curry's song featuring PlayThatBoiZay, "Let It All Hang Out", was included in Elvisβa biographical movie about Elvis Presley that premiered in June 2022βas well as on the movie's soundtrack album.
On June 24, 2022, a collaboration between Dot da Genius, JID, Curry, and Kid Cudi, titled "Talk About Me", was released, along with a music video directed by Cole Bennett. On June 29, 2022, Curry performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. On July 21, he performed "Walkin" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
On September 30, 2022, Curry released Melt My Eyez See Your Future (The Extended Edition). The album features reimagined versions of songs from the original album with live instrumentation performed by the Cold Blooded Soul Band, which performed with Curry on his NPR Tiny Desk Concert and The Tonight Show performance.
Lucky
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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Should've took you back to the
Place the bitch found you
Boy you lucky that you even
Got a fuckin' round two
Ooh you lucky that my
Energy even surround you, baby
I'm hustlin' and movin' just tryna
(for you) , I been stacking these hunnids
But this money it don't
Mean nothin' without you (Without you)
I don't need nobody in the end
And I told you that I loved you
When you should've been a friend
And I know that you're afraid
And I know you can't pretend
And I should've won a Oscar
How I act up in this bitch
You couldn't play your role
So I cut you out the script
You couldn't love me at my lows
I get high with another bitch
You could stay with that other dude
'Cause this million dollar dick
I put dollar signs on that pussy
And I cash out and I di- di- dip
How you keep a straight face
When you telling lies?
I ain't the only one wrong, girl tell me why?
I keep my purple heart on me like an army tie
I just hope you can move on
And find a better life, yeah
I don't even wanna be around you
Should've took you back to the
Place the bitch found you
Boy you lucky that you even
Got a fuckin' round two
Ooh you lucky that my
Energy even surround you, baby
I'm hustlin' and movin' just tryna
Bring home all this money for you
(For you) , I been stacking these hunnids
But this money it don't
Mean nothin' without you (Without you)
Girl acting like she famous
Sing a nigga las like vegas
Big body whips like magus
Riding around the city like I'm Ronald Reagan
You singing that I'm worthless
Middle fingers up in all your curses
At first, they called us perfect
Now every time we fight it's versus
Like Scorpion and Sub-Zero
One thing hurtin' is your ego
She gon' say I'm lying
Like a motherfuckin' Leo
Jesus pieces on my heart had
Left it cold as frio
So sick of these love songs
Now it's time to ball like Ne yo
You were the one for me
Everything looking so ugly
Remember us living comfortably?
Now you don't wanna be under me
Deep in the pussy, I'm under sea
Baby girl used to be lovely
I was the person you want to see
Now I don't want you to fuck with me, ayy
I don't even wanna be around you
Should've took you back to the
Place the bitch found you
Boy you lucky that you even
Got a fuckin' round two
Ooh you lucky that my
Energy even surround you, baby
I'm hustlin' and movin' just tryna
Bring home all this money for you
(for you) , I been stacking these hunnids
But this money it don't
Mean nothin' without you (Without you)
The lyrics to Denzel Curry's song "Lucky" explore the aftermath of a toxic relationship. In the first paragraph, the singer expresses a desire to distance themselves from their partner and reminds them of their fortunate position in being given a second chance. Despite hustling and working hard to bring home money for their partner, the singer realizes that money holds no value without their presence.
Moving on to the second paragraph, the singer asserts their independence, stating that they don't need anyone in the end. They reflect on their past declaration of love when their partner should have simply been a friend. The singer acknowledges their partner's fear and inability to pretend, emphasizing their own theatrical performance in the relationship. They acknowledge that their partner failed to fulfill their role, leading to the singer cutting them out of their life. The singer then holds resentment for their partner loving them only when they were on a high, while finding solace in the company of another person.
The third paragraph starts with the singer conveying their disinterest in being around their partner anymore. They reflect on how their partner acts as though they are famous and sings about the singer negatively. The singer compares their flashy lifestyle to the days of President Ronald Reagan, highlighting their excessive wealth and material possessions. They critique their partner, accusing them of lying like a Leo. The singer mentions their Jesus pieces, referencing their religious affiliation and how their heart has become cold. They express their eagerness to move on from the love songs and focus on their own success.
In the final paragraph, the singer expresses how their partner used to mean everything to them, but now the relationship has become ugly. They reminisce about the days when they lived comfortably together but now their partner wants distance. The singer metaphorically refers to being deep in the pussy as being under the sea, implying that their intimate connection has soured. They highlight the shift in their partner's perception, from someone they wanted to see to someone they don't want to be involved with anymore.
Overall, these lyrics touch on themes of frustration, resentment, and the realization that love is no longer present in the relationship. The singer emphasizes their own growth and determination to achieve success without their partner, serving as a reflection on the toxic dynamics that once existed.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't even wanna be around you
I have no desire to spend time with you
Should've took you back to the place the bitch found you
I should've returned you to the place where I first met you
Boy you lucky that you even got a fuckin' round two
You're fortunate to have another chance with me
Ooh you lucky that my energy even surround you, baby
You're fortunate that I even have any positive influence in your life
I'm hustlin' and movin' just tryna bring home all this money for you (for you)
I am working hard and striving to earn money for your benefit
I been stacking these hunnids but this money it don't mean nothin' without you (Without you)
Although I've been accumulating a lot of money, it's meaningless to me without you
I don't need nobody in the end
Ultimately, I don't need anyone
And I told you that I loved you when you should've been a friend
I expressed my love for you when you should have been supportive like a friend
And I know that you're afraid and I know you can't pretend
I understand that you're scared and unable to pretend otherwise
And I should've won a Oscar how I act up in this bitch
My behavior in this situation deserves an Academy Award
You couldn't play your role so I cut you out the script
You couldn't fulfill your part, so I removed you from my life
You couldn't love me at my lows, I get high with another bitch
You couldn't love me when I was at my worst, so I found solace with someone else
You could stay with that other dude 'cause this million dollar dick
You can choose to be with another man because my wealth and sexual prowess is valuable
I put dollar signs on that pussy and I cash out and I di-di-dip
I treated your intimate area as a financial investment and I'm now moving on
How you keep a straight face when you telling lies?
How do you maintain a poker face while deceiving me?
I ain't the only one wrong, girl tell me why?
I'm not the only one at fault, so explain to me why this is happening
I keep my purple heart on me like an army tie
I carry my emotional wounds as a reminder, similar to wearing a military medal
I just hope you can move on and find a better life, yeah
I sincerely hope you can move forward and discover a happier future
Girl acting like she famous, sing a nigga las like vegas
The girl is behaving as if she's a celebrity, singing loudly like it's Las Vegas
Big body whips like magus, riding around the city like I'm Ronald Reagan
I drive luxurious cars, moving around the city with authority like Ronald Reagan
You singing that I'm worthless, middle fingers up in all your curses
You're expressing that I'm useless, raising your middle fingers in curses towards me
At first they called us perfect, now every time we fight it's versus
Initially, they considered us flawless, but now every argument pits us against each other
Like Scorpion and Sub-Zero, one thing hurtin' is your ego
Like the characters Scorpion and Sub-Zero, your ego is causing damage
She gon' say I'm lying like a motherfuckin' Leo
She's going to accuse me of lying, just like a deceitful Leo
Jesus pieces on my heart had left it cold as frio
The religious symbols on my heart have made it as cold as ice
So sick of these love songs, now it's time to ball like Ne yo
I'm tired of these love songs, it's time to succeed and live luxuriously like Ne-Yo
You were the one for me, everything looking so ugly
You used to be the perfect match for me, but now everything appears unpleasant
Remember us living comfortably? Now you don't wanna be under me
Remember when we used to live a comfortable life together? Now you don't want to be with me anymore
Deep in the pussy, I'm under sea
Engaging in intimate activity, metaphorically submerged underwater
Baby girl used to be lovely, I was the person you want to see
You used to be a lovely girl, I was the person you desired to be with
Now I don't want you to fuck with me, ayy
Now, I don't want any association with you
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