The duo flexed their viral muscle by releasing the single on SoundCloud originally, where it became a sleeper hit and migrated to the big streaming services.
This is actually neither the first nor only rap song named “Broccoli.” All-time Bay Area legend E-40 released his own song named for the cruciferous comestible way back in 1998.
On June 21, 2016 the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 87.
The video for the song was released on July 22, and features D.R.A.M and Yachty riding around on a piano and waving bits of actual broccoli in the air.
D.R.A.M said in a verified Genius annotation:
"At first, it was the piano with the drum loop, we had the flute and when that went in, everyone started vibing. Yachty started on his verse and I didn’t have any bars at first so I told him to go in. When he left, I didn’t even have my verse, I just had the bridge.
It was just good timing. It turned into something more than I expected, to be honest, I thought it’d be something dope for Soundcloud and just good for the culture. But the fact that it’s bleeding into every facet of the musical charts, it’s dope as hell."
Broccoli
Dram Lyrics
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I'm beyond all that fuck shit, hey
Hey, lil' mama, would you like to be my sunshine?
Nigga touch my gang, we gon' turn this shit to Columbine
Ice on my neck cost me ten times three
Thirty-thousand dollars for a nigga to get flee
I just hit Rodeo and I spent like ten Gs
When I go on vacay I might rent out the Bahamas
And I keep like ten phones, damn, I'm really never home
All these niggas clones tryna copy what I'm on
Nigga get your own, tryna pick a nigga bone
Word to brother Skip, boy, I had a good day
Metro PCS trappin', boy, I'm makin' plays
Fifty Shades of Grey, beat that pussy like Hulk Hogan
I know you know my slogan, if it ain't 'bout guap I'm gone
Niggas hatin' 'cause I'm chosen from the concrete I had rose
Shorty starin' at my necklace 'cause my diamonds really froze
Put that dick up in her pussy, bet she feel it in her toes
I'ma real young nigga from the six throwin' bows
I'ma real young nigga from the six throwin' bows
Real young nigga from the six throwin' bows
In the middle of the party, bitch, get off me (goddamn)
In the cut, I'm rollin' up my broccoli (goddamn)
Yeah, I know your baby mama fond of me (goddamn)
All she want to do is smoke that broccoli (goddamn)
Whispered in my ear she tryin' to leave with me (goddamn)
Tell her that I can get that pussy easily (goddamn)
Tell her that I can hit that shit so greasily (goddamn)
I'm a dirty dog, I did it sleazily
Ain't no tellin' what I'm finna be on, ay, ay
I'm beyond all that fuck shit, hey
Ain't no tellin' what I'm finna, hey, be on, ay, ay
Said I'm beyond all that fuck shit, ay
I got companies and Pesos
I got people on my payroll
She don't do it 'less I say so
I don't smoke if it ain't fuego
I just sauce 'em up like Prego
Fettuccini with Alfredo
All I wanted was the fame and every game they made on Sega
I was five or six years old
When I had told myself, "Okay, you're special"
But I treat you like my equal, never lesser
I was twenty-six years old
When we had dropped this one amazin' record
Had the world steppin'
That's what I call epic
Couple summers later I got paper
I acquired taste for salmon on a bagel
With the capers on a square plate
At the restaurant with the "Why you got to stare?" Face
To know I either ball or I record over the snare and bass
Rapper face, dread headed
Golden diamond teeth wearin'
They just mad 'cause I got that cheese, bitch, I keep dairy
Turnt up in the party, gettin' lit to Yachty
With a Spanish Barbie, word to my mami
In the middle of the party bitch get off me (off me)
In the cut, I'm rollin' up my broccoli (my weed, my weed)
Yeah, I know your baby mama fond of me (she fond of me)
All she want to do is smoke that broccoli (that weed, that weed)
Whispered in my ear she tryin' to leave with me (she wanna fuck)
Said that I can get that pussy easily (I'm gonna fuck)
Said that I can hit that shit so greasily (oh yeah, oh yeah)
I'ma dirty dog I did it sleazily (yeah-yeah)
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Yeah-yeah
Ay, ay, ay, ay
The song 'Broccoli' by DRAM ft. Lil Yachty starts with him saying that he's unsure of what he's going to do next but he's beyond all the nonsense. The song then goes on to describe how he's rich and can afford to have any girl he wants. He boasts about his wealth and flaunts it, stating that he can afford to rent out an entire island for vacation. He also mentions that he has many phones and is never home. This creates an image of a rich, self-obsessed and materialistic person.
The chorus mentions the slang term "broccoli" multiple times. Most listeners assume broccoli to be a cryptic substitute for weed in the song, which is a common practice in rap music. The verse goes on to describe how all the girls at the party are interested in smoking weed with the rapper. He brags about his sexual exploits and states that he can easily sleep with any woman he wants. He describes himself as a "dirty dog" who does things sleazily, implying that he doesn't have any respect for women.
Overall, 'Broccoli' is a song that glorifies materialism, objectification of women and the importance of wealth in achieving happiness. It promotes a self-centered lifestyle that is centered around pleasure and self-indulgence.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no tellin' what I'm finna be on, ay, ay
I am open to anything and everything, who knows what I'll be doing next
I'm beyond all that fuck shit, hey
I am done with messing around and am taking things seriously now
Hey, lil' mama, would you like to be my sunshine?
Would you like to be the bright and happy part of my life?
Nigga touch my gang, we gon' turn this shit to Columbine
If anyone messes with my crew, we will retaliate with extreme violence
Ice on my neck cost me ten times three
I have expensive jewelry, my necklace alone is worth $30,000
Thirty-thousand dollars for a nigga to get flee
It costs $30,000 to have the style and swag that I possess
I just hit Rodeo and I spent like ten Gs
I just went shopping at Rodeo Drive and spent $10,000
I just did a show and spent the check on my mama
I used the money I earned from my latest performance to take care of my mother
When I go on vacay I might rent out the Bahamas
When I go on vacation, I might rent out an entire private island in the Bahamas
And I keep like ten phones, damn, I'm really never home
I have multiple phones and am always busy and on the move
All these niggas clones tryna copy what I'm on
Everyone is trying to be like me and copy my style and success
Nigga get your own, tryna pick a nigga bone
Stop trying to copy me and create your own success
Word to brother Skip, boy, I had a good day
Shout out to my friend Skip, I am having a great day
Metro PCS trappin', boy, I'm makin' plays
I am making a lot of money selling drugs through Metro PCS
Fifty Shades of Grey, beat that pussy like Hulk Hogan
I am into kinky sex and am comparing my actions to those of a famous wrestler
I know you know my slogan, if it ain't 'bout guap I'm gone
I live by the motto that if it's not about money, I'm not interested
Niggas hatin' 'cause I'm chosen from the concrete I had rose
People are jealous of me because I have risen from a tough upbringing and become successful
Shorty starin' at my necklace 'cause my diamonds really froze
A girl is staring at my necklace because the diamonds are sparkling and shining
Put that dick up in her pussy, bet she feel it in her toes
If I have sex with a girl, she will feel the pleasure all the way down to her toes
I'ma real young nigga from the six throwin' bows
I am a young man from Toronto, Canada throwing punches and fighting
In the middle of the party, bitch, get off me (goddamn)
A girl is clinging onto me at a party and I want her to stop
In the cut, I'm rollin' up my broccoli (goddamn)
I am discreetly rolling up my marijuana in a private area
Yeah, I know your baby mama fond of me (goddamn)
I am aware that your child's mother has feelings for me
All she want to do is smoke that broccoli (goddamn)
All she wants to do is smoke marijuana with me
Whispered in my ear she tryin' to leave with me (goddamn)
A girl whispered to me that she wants to leave and go home with me
Tell her that I can get that pussy easily (goddamn)
I am confident that I can easily have sex with her
Tell her that I can hit that shit so greasily (goddamn)
I am confident that I can smoothly and easily have sex with her
I'm a dirty dog, I did it sleazily
I am acting like a sleazy and disrespectful person
I got companies and Pesos
I own businesses and have a lot of money
I got people on my payroll
I have employees who work for me
She don't do it 'less I say so
She only does things if I tell her to
I don't smoke if it ain't fuego
I only smoke the highest quality of marijuana
I just sauce 'em up like Prego
I am good at impressing and seducing women
Fettuccini with Alfredo
I enjoy eating pasta with a creamy sauce
All I wanted was the fame and every game they made on Sega
When I was younger, all I wanted was to be famous and own all the popular video games
I was five or six years old
When I started dreaming of becoming famous and successful
When we had dropped this one amazin' record
When we released one of our best and most successful songs
Had the world steppin'
Our song was incredibly popular and well-known globally
That's what I call epic
I consider it to be an amazing and unforgettable accomplishment
Couple summers later I got paper
A few summers later, I became financially successful and wealthy
I acquired taste for salmon on a bagel
I have developed a liking for eating salmon on a bagel
With the capers on a square plate
I eat my salmon with capers arranged nicely on a square plate
At the restaurant with the "Why you got to stare?" Face
When I go to restaurants, I notice people staring at me and find it annoying
To know I either ball or I record over the snare and bass
People know me for either playing basketball or recording music
Rapper face, dread headed
I have the face of a rapper and wear dreadlocks
Golden diamond teeth wearin'
I have expensive gold and diamond teeth grills
They just mad 'cause I got that cheese, bitch, I keep dairy
People are jealous of me because I have a lot of money and I don't care about their feelings
Turnt up in the party, gettin' lit to Yachty
I am having fun and getting drunk at the party while listening to Lil Yachty's music
With a Spanish Barbie, word to my mami
I am partying with a beautiful Spanish girl and giving a shout out to my mother
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
A chant that emphasizes excitement and enthusiasm
Yeah-yeah
An interjection that shows agreement or excitement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Julian Gramma, Karl Rubin Brutus, Miles McCollum, Roget Chahayed, Shelley Massenburg-Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@colepnsplash
I miss these days. Even tho it was 3 years ago. Lmao. This was a hit.
I will always be back to this comment in a year.
Edit: It is now 2021! I will be back in a year!
Edit: summer of 2022 now yall.
Edit: The summer of 2023 is ending :( enjoy your time while you can. All of this time has gone right past my eyes. Appreciate it while you can with others who you love.
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@umadigotit8035
Imagine us listening to these songs when we get old 😂.
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Imagine
@danielkluyts
They won't hit the same 😂
@ronthedon7305
ApexZA on bro 🤣
@rafhaelquerijero1146
we gonna break our backs dancing
@paulinaflopped
Lmaooo 😭😭😭😭
@YungBruh999
Who feels like randomly listening to this song lmao
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BoomDizzle idkk its jus a banger 😭🤣
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Me
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Feel u