Thisniggaugly
Earl Sweatshirt feat. Tyler The Creator Lyrics
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He was living with my grandmother on the North side of Sacramento
But this fag ain't just visiting, he's settling in
He can't wait to start meddling and doing the evil shit we do
Does he skate, yeah he skate too
Man, this nigga ugly and he raps, ooh
This the newest Wolf Gang member
And he, what's his name, Earl
Nigga, this nigga's forehead is so fuckin' big
This nigga, look at this fuckin' nigga lips, dog
This nigga's lips look like a split sundae
Yo this nigga's line is bended, that's fucked up
Yo this nigga, this nigga look like a African poet
Earl, say somethin'
Yo this nigga's forehead looks like a fuckin' big-ass moose
Nigga, don't be nervous nigga, say somethin' trust me guys, he can rap
He a bitch, just say somethin'
Nigga, don't be a bitch nigga, say somethin'
Nigga, rap, you fuckin' suck probably
Trust me guys, he can rap, just say somethin'
The lyrics of "Thisniggaugly" by Earl Sweatshirt talk about his little brother on his mother's side who is settling in with them after their father passed away. Earl's brother is described as someone with an interest in meddling in the "evil" things they do and with a big forehead, big lips, and a bent line. Despite his unconventional appearance, he is also a skateboarder and a rapper. Earl's friends encourage him to rap, even though they initially make fun of his brother's looks.
At its core, "Thisniggaugly" seems to be a commentary on the community's tendency to judge people based on their appearance. Earl's brother is not initially seen as a serious rapper because of the way he looks. However, once Earl's friends give him a chance to rap, they quickly realize his skills and acknowledge that looks can be deceiving.
Earl Sweatshirt is known for his introspective and deeply personal lyrics, often dealing with themes such as depression, anxiety, and the struggles of coming of age. "Thisniggaugly" stands out as a more lighthearted song that pokes fun at his brother's appearance while still delivering a message about the importance of not judging others based on superficial qualities.
Some possible interpretations of the song could be that Earl is speaking out against body shaming or the idea that people need to fit a certain mold in order to be considered legitimate. He may also be trying to elevate his brother's voice and talents despite his unconventional looks. Ultimately, the song seems to be about looking past first impressions and giving people a chance to prove themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
This my little brother on my mother's side, our father died
He is introducing his younger half-brother, who shares his mother but not his father. Their father has died.
He was living with my grandmother on the North side of Sacramento
His little brother was living with their grandmother on the North side of Sacramento.
But this fag ain't just visiting, he's settling in
His brother is not just visiting, but planning to stay for a while.
He can't wait to start meddling and doing the evil shit we do
His brother is looking forward to getting involved in their mischievous activities.
Does he skate, yeah he skate too
His brother can also skateboard.
Man, this nigga ugly and he raps, ooh
He thinks his brother is unattractive and is surprised to learn that he also raps.
This the newest Wolf Gang member
His brother is now part of their group, Wolf Gang.
And he, what's his name, Earl
His brother's name is Earl.
Nigga, this nigga's forehead is so fuckin' big
He is teasing his brother about having a large forehead.
This nigga, look at this fuckin' nigga lips, dog
He is also making fun of his brother's lips.
This nigga's lips look like a split sundae
He compares his brother's lips to a split sundae, further teasing him.
Yo this nigga's line is bended, that's fucked up
He finds it unfair that his brother's hairline is uneven.
Yo this nigga, this nigga look like a African poet
He compares his brother's appearance to that of an African poet.
Earl, say somethin'
He encourages his brother Earl to speak up.
Yo this nigga's forehead looks like a fuckin' big-ass moose
He continues to tease his brother about his forehead, comparing it to a moose's.
Nigga, don't be nervous nigga, say somethin' trust me guys, he can rap
He reassures his brother that he can rap and urges him to speak up confidently.
He a bitch, just say somethin'
He uses insulting language to urge his brother to speak up.
Nigga, don't be a bitch nigga, say somethin'
He continues to insult his brother and pressure him to speak up.
Nigga, rap, you fuckin' suck probably
He insults his brother's rapping abilities but still encourages him to give it a try.
Trust me guys, he can rap, just say somethin'
He is still confident in his brother's rapping abilities and encourages him to try.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Thebe Kgositsile, Tyler Okonma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hipi07
I wish they'd use this beat for a full song, Tyler does amazing with it
Afrokenn
omg I remember bumping this whole album in school when it dropped holy fuck where does the time go WE OLD AF
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I know 😢
Tetsuo Soprano
taco going in on earl with the insults lol..cracking me up.
Nasa White
Idk why but all these years later, Taco’s “... does he skaate?” hit hard as hell
TheAndrewj96
GOT. DAMN.
Severus Belmont
TheAndrewj96 what sample is it from? I'm really curious
ROSEKARTEL
Its lil john
Cam
so much more could've been done with this beat, it is deep as fuck with bass.
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