In 2018, he released his third studio album, Some Rap Songs, which was his last album with Columbia; following it up with the EP Feet of Clay in 2019 on Warner Records. His latest album, Sick!, was released in 2022, also on Warner Records.
Dat Ass ft. Big L
Earl Sweatshirt Lyrics
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Dude stop, forehead shiny like a new Glock
Two shots fired at the Excursion we were swervin' in
All purpose verses with a passion for servin' kids
Empty out your purses on an immature crime spree
Eyin' up the nurses with some gloves that read I squeeze
Who the fuck said to speak, Mr. Me-Is-Siamese?
Even Christ said "Christ, he flows quite nicely"
And try to high five me, but I just give them high threes
Cause y'all don't get two, touch me, I'm the shit
Sue me, if you got an issue, grab a tissue
Mediocrity is odd to me
Ass as far as your eyes can see, who the best? They holla me
Nombre, Ho-lay shit, I don't spit crack, I spit cocaine crisp
I ain't fuckin' with it if it's no payment (Why?)
Cause everyone knows payed dues don't pay rent
I'm dope like the coke that I'm laced with
Dreams what I'm chasin', flow hot it's chafin'
This is why I'm hot? No, that is why I'm blazin'
Dilla jacked Nick, I am shinin' like the diamond that I'm draped in
But I don't wear jewelery, it's HUF over Louis V
Excuse the endurance miss, this critic thing is new to me
In the first verse of Earl Sweatshirt's song Dat Ass ft. Big L, he begins by describing a woman's physical features with the line "Juicebox, tank top, tube socks," creating an image of an urban, casual look. He then describes a man with a forehead that is shiny like a new gun, possibly implying that the person is asserting their power or attempting to intimidate others. The line "Two shots fired at the Excursion we were swervin' in" could suggest that the singer and their companions narrowly avoided danger while driving.
Earl then begins to showcase his lyrical prowess by rapping "All purpose verses with a passion for servin' kids," which could be interpreted as him being a versatile rapper with a desire to entertain his audience. He then describes a crime spree with stolen gloves that read "I squeeze," possibly implying that the criminals are armed and dangerous. He also references Christ complimenting his flow, possibly implying that he is proud of his skills as a rapper. Earl then expresses his distaste for those who copy his fashion and tries to "high five" him, but he only gives "high threes," implying that he is only impressed by those who attempt to create their own style.
Earl then seems to brush off criticism about his art, stating that he is confident in his abilities and that "mediocrity is odd to [him]." He also boasts about being the best by saying "Ass as far as your eyes can see, who the best? They holla me." Earl then raps about his love of cocaine and how he will not work for free because "payed dues don't pay rent." He then raps about his dreams and how his flow is "chafin'," implying that it is powerful and emotional. Earl concludes the verse by referencing the late J Dilla and wearing brands like HUF over designer Louis Vuitton.
Line by Line Meaning
Juicebox, tank top, tube socks
A description of someone's attire
Dude stop, forehead shiny like a new Glock
Telling someone to stop while insulting their shiny forehead
Two shots fired at the Excursion we were swervin' in
A reference to shooting from a vehicle
All purpose verses with a passion for servin' kids
Confident in versatile rap skills and a desire to serve the youth
Empty out your purses on an immature crime spree
Committing petty crimes for fun
Eyin' up the nurses with some gloves that read I squeeze
Wearing gloves with a threatening message while looking at nurses
Who the fuck said to speak, Mr. Me-Is-Siamese?
Questioning someone's self-importance
Even Christ said "Christ, he flows quite nicely"
Comparing rap skills to Jesus' approval
Hypebeast's highly likely to bite me
Acknowledging the risk of being copied by trend-followers
And try to high five me, but I just give them high threes
Refusing to conform to social norms and only offering three fingers
Cause y'all don't get two, touch me, I'm the shit
Claiming superiority and warning against disrespectful behavior
Sue me, if you got an issue, grab a tissue
Unbothered by criticism and challenging others to take legal action
Mediocrity is odd to me
Disliking average or unoriginal things
Ass as far as your eyes can see, who the best? They holla me
Boasting about having the best ass
Nombre, Ho-lay shit, I don't spit crack, I spit cocaine crisp
Self-praising for rapping skills and wordplay
I ain't fuckin' with it if it's no payment (Why?)
Refusing to work for free and questioning why anyone would
Cause everyone knows payed dues don't pay rent
Acknowledging the struggle of making money as an artist
I'm dope like the coke that I'm laced with
Boasting about being skilled and valuable
Dreams what I'm chasin', flow hot it's chafin'
Pursuing ambitions and describing the intensity of rapping
This is why I'm hot? No, that is why I'm blazin'
Rejecting the notion of being hot and instead affirming being high
Dilla jacked Nick, I am shinin' like the diamond that I'm draped in
Referencing a famous rap producer and comparing oneself to a shining diamond
But I don't wear jewelery, it's HUF over Louis V
Preferring casual streetwear to luxury fashion brands
Excuse the endurance miss, this critic thing is new to me
Apologizing for being inexperienced with dealing with critics
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.