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EAST
Earl Sweatshirt Lyrics


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Double back when you got it made
Thirty racks of weed, no fat in the collard greens
Off top was me, no cap, I don't bottle things
Flashin' grandmama rings on her fingers
I'm fond of the thing, hollow, we gleam
I'm ominous of James Harden-D
Weak niggas guardin' will peak
Followers just like me
I lost my phone and consequently
All the feelings I caught for my GF
My hands was on the wings
I took'em off, not a story
Careen against the bars
My canteen was full of the poison I need
The trip as long as steep
My innocence was lost in the East
Amidst the thick exhaust
Ahki hit the horn, it beep, mention my sentence strong
We all that we need
But don't call me brother no more
I keep my sentences short

Stack Pendleton keep me warm in the winter
Ksubi's cuff done hit the floor
Doobie Brothers where the city morgue
Who would truly love a visit from us?
My soul and my heart
All in it, keep fishing
Gone, the macabre finish
And miss my Pop dukes, might just hit me
Depending how I play my cards
The wind whispered to me, "Ain't it hard?"
I wait to be the light shimmering from a star
Cognitive dissonance shining and the necessary venom restored
As if it matters if you think it matters anymore
'Cause shit be happening with quick results
They couldn't fathom all the damage that had to get done
Piglets in a barrel, we cookin' up
Don't get a sparrow, no harrowed runics in that there tomb
And a share of deadly flowers bloom
Holler rabidly, we stare at you and say a prayer
Let's take it there like carrier pigeon
Fifty thousand roots, none of 'em rigid
Some of them wicked, how they grew

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of Earl Sweatshirt's song "East," he describes his lavish lifestyle, including his wealth and his grandmother's flashy diamond rings. However, despite his privilege, he also alludes to the dangers and difficulties of his life, including his loss of phone and girlfriend. He uses language that is both menacing and introspective, such as "hollow, we gleam" and "my innocence was lost in the East, amidst the thick exhaust." He reflects on his past mistakes and the difficult path he has traveled, but also recognizes that he has a close community of friends who are "all that we need."


In the second verse, Earl shifts his focus to the world around him, referencing brands like Pendleton and Ksubi and questioning who could truly love a person like him. He reflects on the loss of his father and the uncertain future he faces, but also expresses a desire for personal growth and understanding. He recognizes the complexity of the world, including its danger and beauty, and ends with the line "Holler rabidly, we stare at you and say a prayer/Let's take it there like carrier pigeon/Fifty thousand roots, none of 'em rigid/Some of them wicked, how they grew."


Overall, "East" is a deeply personal and introspective song that explores Earl's unique perspective on his life and the world around him. It is a powerful reflection on the complexity of human experience and the challenges we face as we navigate the ups and downs of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Double back when you got it made
Turn around and go back to the place you were before when everything was sorted out.


Thirty racks of weed, no fat in the collard greens
Earl has a lot of weed, and the food he's eating is healthy and has no fat.


Off top was me, no cap, I don't bottle things
Earl tells the truth and doesn't hide or suppress his emotions.


Flashin' grandmama rings on her fingers
Earl is admiring the grandiose rings his grandmother wore.


I'm fond of the thing, hollow, we gleam
Earl likes the sound of the word 'hollow', and the hollow objects in his life look shiny.


I'm ominous of James Harden-D
Earl does not trust or believes much in James Harden's tricks and deception.


Weak niggas guardin' will peak
Incompetent people who guard, will eventually mess up or give a glimpse.


Followers just like me
Earl was once a follower himself, and all his fans are similar enthusiasts.


I lost my phone and consequently
Earl lost his phone, and this resulted in him losing touch with his feelings for his girlfriend.


All the feelings I caught for my GF
Earl had caught feelings for his girlfriend but it vanished as he lost his phone.


My hands was on the wings
Earl's hands were on the wings, meaning he was ready to fly away.


I took'em off, not a story
Earl decided to let go of everything holding him back.


Careen against the bars
Earl is careening or crashing against the bars of his life.


My canteen was full of the poison I need
Earl's canteen was full of his daily dose of toxic drink.


The trip as long as steep
The journey Earl is on is long and arduous.


My innocence was lost in the East
Earl believes he lost his innocence when he was in the East.


Amidst the thick exhaust
Earl is among the thick smoke and smog in the city.


Ahki hit the horn, it beep, mention my sentence strong
The horn beeped when the words were mentioned and held a lot of power.


We all that we need
Earl is saying he has everything he needs to survive.


But don't call me brother no more
Earl is not interested in being called a brother anymore by his peers.


I keep my sentences short
Earl likes to convey his message in a few words.


Stack Pendleton keep me warm in the winter
Earl is using Pendleton stacks to keep him warm during the winter season.


Ksubi's cuff done hit the floor
The cuffs of his Ksubi jeans have come undone and are on the floor.


Doobie Brothers where the city morgue
The Doobie Brothers are being played at the city morgue.


Who would truly love a visit from us?
Earl is asking who would want to visit him and his peers.


My soul and my heart
Earl's integrity and vitality are crucial to him.


All in it, keep fishing
Earl believes he still has something to catch and needs to keep going.


Gone, the macabre finish
The grim and spooky end has come and gone.


And miss my Pop dukes, might just hit me
Earl misses his dad and might become emotional.


Depending how I play my cards
Earl's future depends on his actions and decisions.


The wind whispered to me, 'Ain't it hard?'
The wind is asking Earl if the journey is tough.


I wait to be the light shimmering from a star
Earl is waiting to shine through, even if it's from a distance.


Cognitive dissonance shining and the necessary venom restored
Earl is proud of the dissonance he's caused and needs poisonous thoughts to continue.


As if it matters if you think it matters anymore
Earl doesn't care what people think anymore.


'Cause shit be happening with quick results
Earl has noticed that things change rapidly these days.


They couldn't fathom all the damage that had to get done
People do not realize the magnitude of the damage that needed to be taken care of.


Piglets in a barrel, we cookin' up
Earl and his peers are working together and progress is being made.


Don't get a sparrow, no harrowed runics in that there tomb
Earl is warning against bringing birds or ancient language to the grave.


And a share of deadly flowers bloom
Dangerous situations come unexpectedly


Holler rabidly, we stare at you and say a prayer
Earl and his peers are cheering loudly and praying for those around them.


Let's take it there like carrier pigeon
Earl wants to go farther than he's gone before like a carrier pigeon.


Fifty thousand roots, none of 'em rigid
There are many options or paths, and none of them are fixed in stone.


Some of them wicked, how they grew
Some of the paths are evil and twisted.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Thebe Kgositsile

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Christopher Columbus type beat

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Mans the accordion commentator

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Latin conquistador type beat

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Made me laugh

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Que haces acá wacho?

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Zico Tops qué haces aquí jaja yo vengo por el mariscos licenciado maau

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@AnglerAddictsTV

This song is the musical equivalent of watching your spoon sink into a bowl of cereal.

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@needledickthebugfucker9058

Or watching your spoon sink into a pan full of hot custard you're currently making.

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