TISK TISK / COOKIES
Earl Sweatshirt Lyrics

Afternoon, afternoon
The time of day, twice mentioned to emphasize the significance of the events that took place

In front of at least three hundred eye-witnesses
Acknowledging the presence of a large number of people who saw what happened

Shit
Expressing frustration or disappointment

Fuck, nigga
Using offensive language to convey anger or disdain towards someone

Promise I'll never forget
Making a solemn vow to remember the events that unfolded

And I promise I knew what it is
Asserting that there was a clear understanding of the situation

When I knew you, you wasn't a snitch, snitch
Remarking that the person in question was not previously known for betraying others

Tisk-tisk (hell nah)
Expressing disapproval or disappointment with a negative outcome or behavior

(Damn right Mr. Policeman I saw the whole thing)
Acknowledging the presence and testimony of a police officer who witnessed the event

Run for your life
Urgently advising someone to flee or escape for their own safety

I took the cookies, put 'em to the side
Confessing to taking possession of something valuable and setting it aside

Sunny day, but I'm cooking inside
Despite the pleasant external conditions, there is emotional turmoil brewing within

Muddy path, but I'm taking my time
Navigating through difficult circumstances with patience and care

I need cash money, baby, we live
Expressing a desire for financial security and a comfortable lifestyle

I remember they ain't save me a slot
Recalling that others did not provide an opportunity or place for personal advancement

Back up when niggas hit the jackpot
Observing how people distance themselves when someone achieves great success or wealth

I got sense, I'm tryna get me some guap
Asserting intelligence and ambition in seeking financial gain

I need the tint
Desiring privacy or secrecy in one's endeavors

Just like my daddy skin, dark
Drawing a comparison between one's own complexion and that of their father

I seen your nigga, too bad he a mark
Noting the presence of someone's significant other but expressing disdain for their character or status

I see real niggas just jab, they don't bark
Observing how genuine individuals take action rather than merely making empty threats

I see you tryna rekindle the spark
Perceiving someone's attempt to revive a past connection or relationship

Reelin' from loss, yeah
Experiencing the impact and aftermath of a significant loss

Inner remorse, divorce your spirit and corpse, corpse
Addressing the emotional regret and detachment from one's inner self and physical being

I tell you I'm hearing it all
Asserting that one understands and is fully aware of the information being communicated

The wisdom that's in your remarks
Recognizing the depth and insightfulness present in someone's words

The silliness in you, I mourn
Feeling a sense of sadness or disappointment regarding the immaturity or foolishness displayed by someone

The moments that's tender and soft
Reflecting on memories that were gentle and emotionally meaningful

I'm in 'em, the memories got strong
Being emotionally attached to those memories, experiencing their intensification

But some of 'em lost
Acknowledging that some memories have faded or been forgotten

But some of 'em long gone
Recognizing that certain memories are no longer accessible or present

Run for your, run for your life
Urgently repeating the advice to escape or flee for one's own safety

I took the cookies, put 'em to the side
Reiterating the act of taking and setting aside something valuable

Sunny day, but I'm cooking inside
Reaffirming the presence of internal emotional turmoil despite the external circumstances

Muddy path, but I'm taking my time
Reasserting the careful and patient navigation through challenging situations