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Whoa
Earl Sweatshirt Lyrics


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Nah, no, nah, nah, fuck that
Niggas think cause you fucking made "Chum"
And got all personal that niggas won't go back
to that old fucking 2010 shit about talking 'bout
fucking everything all
No, fuck that nigga, I got you, fuck that

Grab mittens who have to spit blizzardous
Actually flick cigarette ash at bitch niggas
Harassment, ate nickels of hash, delay quick, and then
Dash to Saint Nicholas pad to taste venison
Still in the business of smacking up little rappers with
Raquets you play tennis with, hated for bank lifting and
Spraying that hotter wind in the shade of his maimed innocence
Suitcase scented with haze and filetted sentences
Advanced apathy, smashing the man cameras up
Tan khakis, an antagonist Dan-dappered up
Vagabond, had it since a Padawan
Rapping hot as fucking cattle brands wearing flannel thongs
Grab a bong, momma and some food, beer, tag along
Get a nice spanking, new Sears catalog
Send them nettled critics to the bezzle stop, dead and wrong
Get 'em higher than the pitch of metal tea kettle songs

Four deep in a Rover cannon
Riding dirty through a Saugus canyon, niggas know that it's the
G-O-L-F-dub-A-N-G
G-O-L-F-dub-A-N-G
50 K for the last check
But the Dollar Menu still be on deck, nigga it's the motherfuckin'
G-O-L-F-dub-A-N-G
G-O-L-F-dub-A-N-G

Yeah, the misadventures of a shit-talker
Pissed as Rick Ross's fifth sip off his sixth lager
Known to sit and wash the sins off at the pitch alter
Hat never backwards like the print off legit manga
Get it? Like a blue pill, make ya stick longer
Or a swift fist off your chin from his wrist launcher
Chick, chronic thrift shopper, thick like the Knicks roster
Stormed off and came straight back like pigs' posture
Pen? Naw, probably written with some used syringes
From out the rubbish bin at your local loony clinic
Watching movies in a room full of goons he rented
On the hunt for clues, more food, and some floozy women
Bruising gimmicks with the broom he usually use for Quidditch
Gooey writtens, scoot 'em to a ditch, chewed and booty scented
Too pretentious, do pretend like he could lose with spitting
Steaming tubes of poop and twisted doobies full of euphemisms
Stupid, thought it up, jot it quick, thought out
Toss it right back like a vodka fifth
Spot him on a rocket swapping dollars in for pocket lint
Then lob a wad of chicken at a copper on some Flocka shit

Posing nigga try to disrespect
Get a fucking thunder to his neck, shout out to Nak, cause it's the
G-O-L-F-dub-A-N-G
G-O-L-F-dub-A-N-G
Looking bummy, posted on the block, looking like I ain't make
A quarter million off of socks, nigga, cause it's the
G-O-L-F-dub-A-N-G
G-O-L-F-dub-A-N-G

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Whoa" by Earl Sweatshirt are an intriguing reflection of his skill as a rapper. Earl starts the first verse by acknowledging his past success by saying, "Niggas think cause you fucking made 'Chum' and got all personal that niggas won't go back to that old 2010 shit about talking 'bout fucking everything." He then goes on to say that he won't forget his old style and will continue to master it.


Throughout the song, Earl raps with a relentless flow, weaving together dense wordplay and complex rhymes. He raps about his love for weed and alcohol, his disdain for critics and posers, and his pride in his GOLF WANG crew. He also uses his lyrics to address some of the struggles he faced after his father's passing and his time spent in a Samoan boarding school.


Overall, "Whoa" is a standout showcase of Earl Sweatshirt's poetic style and lyrical dexterity. His ability to put together such an intricate, multi-layered flow is a testament to his unique talent and vision as an artist.


Line by Line Meaning

Nah, no, nah, nah, fuck that
Earl starts off his song by saying he doesn't want to talk about his old music and starts rapping about different topics.


Niggas think cause you fucking made "Chum"
Because of Earl's emotional and personal song "Chum," some people think that he won't return to his old style of rapping.


And got all personal that niggas won't go back
People think that Earl's newfound vulnerability in his music has stopped him from rapping about various explicit topics.


to that old fucking 2010 shit about talking 'bout
Earl is referring to his earlier music from 2010 that had a lot of explicit content and rapping about different controversial topics.


fucking everything all
Earl raps about explicit content such as drugs, violence, and sex in his old music.


No, fuck that nigga, I got you, fuck that
Earl is letting his listeners know that he's still capable of rapping about the same explicit topics and he's not afraid to do so.


Grab mittens who have to spit blizzardous
Earl is saying that he is an accomplished rapper who can freestyle at a high level, even in difficult situations.


Actually flick cigarette ash at bitch niggas
Earl is not afraid to show aggression towards other rappers who he thinks are weak or disrespectful.


Harassment, ate nickels of hash, delay quick, and then
Earl is describing his drug use and how it can affect his ability to think quickly or act fast.


Dash to Saint Nicholas pad to taste venison
Earl is describing how he takes drugs to cope with his daily struggles and visits a certain place to escape.


Still in the business of smacking up little rappers with
Earl enjoys rapping aggressively and attacking other rappers who he thinks are weak or disrespectful.


Raquets you play tennis with, hated for bank lifting and
Earl is using a metaphor to describe aggression and violence towards other rappers, he also mentions that he struggles with financial issues.


Spraying that hotter wind in the shade of his maimed innocence
Earl is describing how he enjoys rapping about explicit topics such as drugs, violence, and sex and how it can contrast with his more vulnerable side.


Suitcase scented with haze and filetted sentences
Earl describes his lifestyle on tour and how it can be tiring and full of uncertainties.


Advanced apathy, smashing the man cameras up
Earl is referencing the media's attention on him and how he doesn't show much interest or care for it.


Tan khakis, an antagonist Dan-dappered up
Earl is dressing nicely in expensive clothing while still having an aggressive and confrontational attitude.


Vagabond, had it since a Padawan
Earl has been living a wandering lifestyle since he was young and inexperienced, similar to a Jedi Padawan.


Rapping hot as fucking cattle brands wearing flannel thongs
Earl's rapping is aggressive and confrontational, with a style similar to wearing uncomfortable clothing.


Grab a bong, momma and some food, beer, tag along
Earl enjoys smoking weed and hanging out with his friends and family while enjoying some food and drinks.


Get a nice spanking, new Sears catalog
Earl is describing his nostalgic and childish experiences with getting in trouble and looking at catalogs from a department store.


Send them nettled critics to the bezzle stop, dead and wrong
Earl is confident in his abilities and does not care about his critics' opinions.


Get 'em higher than the pitch of metal tea kettle songs
Earl is boasting his abilities as a rapper and how he can impress his listeners.


Four deep in a Rover cannon
Earl and his friends are driving in a car with a powerful engine.


Riding dirty through a Saugus canyon, niggas know that it's the
Earl and his friends are driving recklessly and people are aware of their presence.


G-O-L-F-dub-A-N-G
Earl's rap collective is called "GOLF WANG" and they are a group of young rappers who create music together.


50 K for the last check
Earl has just received a large payment for his music.


But the Dollar Menu still be on deck, nigga it's the motherfuckin'
Despite earning a large sum of money, Earl still likes to order from the Dollar Menu at fast food restaurants and appreciates the simple things in life.


Looking bummy, posted on the block, looking like I ain't make
Earl enjoys dressing casually and does not feel the need to show off his wealth to others.


A quarter million off of socks, nigga, cause it's the
Earl is referencing his clothing line "Golf Wang" and how he has made a substantial amount of money off selling socks with unique designs.


Yeah, the misadventures of a shit-talker
Earl acknowledges that he talks a lot of nonsense and creates mischief.


Pissed as Rick Ross's fifth sip off his sixth lager
Earl is angry, similar to Rick Ross's level of intoxication.


Known to sit and wash the sins off at the pitch alter
Earl goes to church to cleanse himself of his sins and regrets.


Hat never backwards like the print off legit manga
Earl never wears his hat backwards and is drawing attention to his unique style choices.


Get it? Like a blue pill, make ya stick longer
Earl is making a sexual reference about how drugs can improve one's performance.


Or a swift fist off your chin from his wrist launcher
Earl is not afraid to use physical violence against those who disrespect him.


Chick, chronic thrift shopper, thick like the Knicks roster
Earl likes curvy girls and enjoys shopping at second-hand clothing stores.


Stormed off and came straight back like pigs' posture
Earl left a situation angrily and then returned immediately and confidently.


Pen? Naw, probably written with some used syringes
Earl is describing how he writes his songs using unconventional methods and materials.


From out the rubbish bin at your local loony clinic
Earl is again describing his unconventional methods and suggesting that he has a dark sense of humor.


Watching movies in a room full of goons he rented
Earl enjoys spending time with his friends and associates, who share similar interests and attitudes.


On the hunt for clues, more food, and some floozy women
Earl likes investigating mysteries and secrets, and also enjoys eating and being with attractive women.


Bruising gimmicks with the broom he usually use for Quidditch
Earl is referring to his aggressive rapping, which he uses as a weapon against other rappers who he thinks are fake or weak.


Gooey writtens, scoot 'em to a ditch, chewed and booty scented
Earl's lyrics are thick and sticky, like gum, and he discards them once he's finished with them.


Too pretentious, do pretend like he could lose with spitting
Earl is calling out rappers who act conceited and pretend like they can't lose in a rap battle.


Steaming tubes of poop and twisted doobies full of euphemisms
Earl is using vulgar language to describe his creative process and how he uses drugs to stimulate his imagination.


Stupid, thought it up, jot it quick, thought out
Earl writes lyrics quickly but carefully, taking the time to think about each word.


Toss it right back like a vodka fifth
Earl delivers his raps quickly and aggressively without hesitation.


Spot him on a rocket swapping dollars in for pocket lint
Earl is jokingly expressing his lack of financial security and how he is constantly exchanging money.


Then lob a wad of chicken at a copper on some Flocka shit
Earl is referencing the time Wacka Flocka Flame threw a wad of money at a police officer, implying that he is just as rebellious and unafraid of authority.


Posing nigga try to disrespect
Someone is trying to disrespect or challenge Earl.


Get a fucking thunder to his neck, shout out to Nak, cause it's the
Earl is threatening the person who disrespected him and giving a shout out to his friend Nakel Smith, who is also a rapper in their collective.


Looking bummy, posted on the block, looking like I ain't make
Earl is emphasizing his casual fashion and how he doesn't need to show off his wealth to others.


A quarter million off of socks, nigga, cause it's the
Earl again references his clothing line "Golf Wang" and how he has made a substantial amount of money off selling socks with unique designs.


G-O-L-F-dub-A-N-G
Earl's rap collective is called "GOLF WANG" and they are a group of young rappers who create music together.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THEBE KGOSITSILE, TYLER OKONMA

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@randomfrankp

Man oh man what a throwback 🥲

@JordanrealYT

Ikr

@jmadz9054

underrated sound

@floatNMD

randomfrank goat

@hef3281

ayo RFP

@7thspider29

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@glasssofOJ

The way earl dances before he sits on the couch always gets me.

@kentrelllooney9573

Clockwerk i was just thinkin that😂😂 was so smoothe

@WorldWidePatriots

Same here. Best part.

@Insectosaurus12

I always think that too, cause he's checking out the girl like 'hoo boy'!

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