Burgundy
Earl Sweatshirt (Feat. Vince Staples) Lyrics
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Why you so depressed and sad all the time like a little bitch?
What's the problem, man?
Niggas want to hear you rap
Don't nobody care about how you feel, we want raps, nigga"
Grandma's passing
But I'm too busy tryna get this fuckin' album cracking to see her
And my priorities fucked up, I know it, I'm afraid I'm going to blow it
And when them expectations raising because daddy was a poet, right?
Talk all you want I'm taking no advice
Nigga, I'm 'bout to relish in this anguish
And I'm stressing over payment, so don't tell me that I made it
Only relatively famous in the midst of a tornado
Misfitted, I'm Clark Gable, I'm not stable, abrasive as fuck
And they all pay me, I'm chuckling, cross-faded in public
Heart racing 'til blunt is lit like, "He don't give a fuck again, right?"
"Hey Thebe, nigga, what's up nigga?
I heard you back, I need them raps, nigga
I need the verse, I don't care about what you going through
Or what you gotta do nigga, I need bars, sixteen of 'em"
I don't fuck with too much of y'all's shit
Judging by the pants and the mall grip
Gully, in the vans with the dark tints
I'm a start-shit type nigga, night life living
Riding in the Jeep, I'mma side-swipe niggas
What's your life like? That's aight nigga
Hammer in the left ready when the price isn't
Right got the whip and I ain't got the license for it
And Jill got me living like my life is golden
Sitting on the sofa feeling high and dormant
If we could smoke another while the mic records it
The nicest doin' it, what the fuck you staring at?
Acting like you've never seen a tooth that's carat-capped
Bars hotter than the blocks where we be at
Stuntin' these niggas gon' flop like Divac
See that nigga? And for the time being
I'mma be that nigga, believe that nigga
You see that nigga? And for the time being
I'mma be that nigga, believe that, nigga
In Earl Sweatshirt's song Burgundy, the rapper is grappling with the pressure of making it big in the industry while dealing with personal issues. The opening lyrics address the criticism he's receiving for not being more upbeat and productive, and instead expressing his pain through his music. But the chorus reveals the root of his despondency—the recent passing of his grandmother while he was too preoccupied with his album release to spend time with her. Earl Sweatshirt is torn between his passion for music and his guilt for neglecting his family responsibilities.
He's also caught in the vicious cycle of being a rapper on the rise, dealing with the weight of expectations whilst battling with his personal battles. He opens up about his father's fame as a poet and how that has raised expectations around him. The song also reveals the artist's frustrations with the facade of fame and how he struggles to reconcile it with his own experiences. He also touches upon his issues with substance abuse, a common theme in his discography, which he uses as a crutch to cope with his anxieties. Earl Sweatshirt comes across as a young artist who is navigating his way through the music industry, trying to find his voice and maintain his sanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Grandma's passing
Despite the passing of his grandmother, Earl is too focused on his album to visit her
But I'm too busy tryna get this fuckin' album cracking to see her
Earl is too preoccupied with his album to prioritize visiting his grandmother, despite the guilt he feels
So I apologize in advance if anything should happen
Earl recognizes the potential consequences of his misplaced priorities and attempts to preemptively apologize
And my priorities fucked up, I know it, I'm afraid I'm going to blow it
Earl is aware that his priorities are misplaced, and he fears that he will falter as a result
And when them expectations raising because daddy was a poet, right?
People expect great things from Earl's music, partly due to the success of his father, who was also a poet
Talk all you want I'm taking no advice
Earl is not interested in others' advice or criticism, and is confident in pursuing his own path
Nigga, I'm 'bout to relish in this anguish
Earl is choosing to embrace and dwell in the pain and struggles he feels
And I'm stressing over payment, so don't tell me that I made it
Despite his relative fame, Earl is still struggling financially and is therefore not comfortable claiming success
Only relatively famous in the midst of a tornado
Earl feels that his fame is only modest, and is overshadowed by the chaos and tumult he experiences
Misfitted, I'm Clark Gable, I'm not stable, abrasive as fuck
Earl sees himself as an outsider, similar to the Hollywood actor Clark Gable, and recognizes his own unpolished and confrontational personality traits
And they all pay me, I'm chuckling, cross-faded in public
Earl finds humor in the fact that people pay him for his art, even as he engages with drugs and alcohol in public
Heart racing 'til blunt is lit like, "He don't give a fuck again, right?"
Earl uses drugs to stay calm and disengage from others, while acknowledging how these actions can be perceived
I don't fuck with too much of y'all's shit
Earl is dismissive of other rappers and their music
Judging by the pants and the mall grip
Earl makes assumptions about others' fashion choices and material possessions
Gully, in the vans with the dark tints
Earl associates himself with a tough and unapproachable persona, and those who are similarly equipped
I'm a start-shit type nigga, night life living
Earl enjoys provoking others and engaging in nightlife activities
Riding in the Jeep, I'mma side-swipe niggas
Earl is not afraid to be confrontational and aggressive while driving
What's your life like? That's aight nigga
Earl dismisses others' lifestyles as average and unremarkable
Hammer in the left ready when the price isn't
Earl is prepared to defend himself, possibly through violence, when he feels disrespected
Right got the whip and I ain't got the license for it
Earl enjoys the thrill of driving without a license
And Jill got me living like my life is golden
Earl's girlfriend is a source of happiness and positivity in his life
Sitting on the sofa feeling high and dormant
Earl enjoys sitting at home and being unproductive while under the influence of drugs
If we could smoke another while the mic records it
Earl would like to continue smoking weed while making music
The nicest doin' it, what the fuck you staring at?
Earl is confident in his musical ability and challenges anyone who doubts him
Acting like you've never seen a tooth that's carat-capped
Earl is dismissive of others who appear captivated by his wealth and status
Bars hotter than the blocks where we be at
Earl is confident in the quality of his lyrics and their ability to stand out in the places where he grew up
Stuntin' these niggas gon' flop like Divac
Earl finds amusement in the idea of others trying to show off and failing, comparing them to the former NBA player Vlade Divac
See that nigga? And for the time being, I'mma be that nigga, believe that nigga
Earl is proud of his current status and promises to continue being successful in the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Thebe Kgositsile, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
theneedledrop
one of the hardest beats earl's ever been on.
blork blob
theneedledrop earlthyony sweattano here
gum ball
Agreed melon
jaden
You must of not heard “home”
Grump
Facts
Mateo David Gutierrez Gonzalez
Why did I just find this comment? Thanks YouTube.
Bryson Makel
I like how people think the faster a rapper can rap the better they are.
I like his music because of the lyrics and beats.
GONZO C
tech n9ne?
R. McCall
It depends on the rapper, but Earl sounds so sick when he raps fast. my favorite verse is on V2 with Da$h and Mac miller. so sick, he murdered that track
Valar Morghulis
***** Eminem tells a story my friend. Listen to Stan, The way i am..the list goes on.