Yellow Belly
Flying Lotus Lyrics
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Hey darlin'
Baby, are you there?
Hey darling
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
My shoe is untied
He said I'm trippin' (Trippin', trippin')
My shoes are untied
He says I'm trippin' (Trippin', trippin')
My shoes are untied
Yeah, I go trippin' (Over my words)
My shoes are untied
My shoes are untied
Are you inspired, mister?
Are you inspired, mister?
You lookin' fly, mister
I could see it in your eye, mister
I'm a firm believer, Bible reader
Very eager brainfeeder
Heard you need a visa
Don't desert your leaders
Rare like a purple beetle
I'm Teresa, nice to meet ya, bye Felicia
Diarrhea, I'mma die just like Aaliyah
In the sky I'm so high, everyone looks up to me
You a virgin, you could not compete
I put my titties in his face!
Titties in his face!
He's got titties in his face!
Titties in his face!
I've got to mob him
Problem, where are the condoms?
Condoms, where are the condoms?
Condoms, we've got a problem, problem
Are you inspired, mister?
Are you inspired, mister?
You lookin' fly, mister
I could see it in your eye, mister
The song Yellow Belly by Flying Lotus feat. Tierra Whack, is an enigmatic and whimsical track that refuses to conform to standard lyrical structure. The song begins with a brief dialogue, where Flying Lotus calls out to his lover, asking if she's there. The first few lines discuss a trivial matter: his untied shoelaces. He repeats the phrase "My shoes are untied" to emphasize his clumsiness, interjecting with the word "trippin'" which could either refer to him being overly concerned with his appearance, or his embarrassing nature. Tierra Whack's first verse features eccentric lines that emphasizes her individuality, such as being a firm believer, a Bible reader, and a "brainfeeder", showcasing her intellect. She advises her listeners not to desert their leaders and describes herself as "rare like a purple beetle". Tierra Whack then introduces herself as "Teresa" and bids farewell to a hypothetical person named Felicia, followed by the bizarre assertion that she has diarrhea and feels she's going to die like Aaliyah. The third line can be interpreted as a metaphor for being overwhelmed and feeling like one's life is at risk. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, and towards the end, Tierra Whack adds lines about titties in people's faces, a possible reference to a strip club or a party.
The lyrics are highly open to interpretation, and it's up to the listener to draw their conclusions. The song plays with imagery and language, showcasing Tierra Whack's peculiar writing style. The bold lines, unusual themes, and abrupt shifts in topic invite the listener to dive in deeper and unravel the track's meaning. The song's structure is unique, with the chorus being the only repeated part and each verse taking on a different theme. The motifs mentioned are abstract and differ from each other, making for a fragmented song that isn't tied down by conventional structure. The uniqueness of Tierra Whack's verses within Yellow Belly showcases her ability to break conventional songwriting norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn!
Expressing surprise or disbelief.
Hey darlin'
Addressing someone affectionately.
Baby, are you there?
Asking if the person is present or paying attention.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating a phrase for emphasis or rhythm.
My shoe is untied
Noticing a practical problem or distraction.
He said I'm trippin' (Trippin', trippin')
Acknowledging someone else's comment or opinion, even if you don't agree.
Yeah, I go trippin' (Over my words)
Admitting to personal faults or insecurities.
Are you inspired, mister?
Asking if the person is feeling creative or motivated.
You lookin' fly, mister
Complimenting the person's appearance or style.
I'm a firm believer, Bible reader
Identifying one's personal beliefs or values.
Very eager brainfeeder
Emphasizing a passion or interest.
Heard you need a visa
Making a passing comment or observation.
Don't desert your leaders
Encouraging others to stay loyal or supportive.
Rare like a purple beetle
Comparing oneself or something to a unique or unusual example.
I'm Teresa, nice to meet ya, bye Felicia
Introducing oneself and using a pop culture reference to say goodbye.
Diarrhea, I'mma die just like Aaliyah
Making an unexpected or humorous comment, while referencing a tragic event.
In the sky I'm so high, everyone looks up to me
Boasting or exaggerating about one's status or accomplishments.
You a virgin, you could not compete
Insulting someone's sexual experience or ability.
I put my titties in his face!
Asserting dominance or sexuality.
He's got titties in his face!
Observing someone's reaction or situation.
I've got to mob him
Expressing a desire or intention to act aggressively or assertively.
Problem, where are the condoms?
Asking for help solving a practical issue.
Condoms, we've got a problem, problem
Repeating the request for emphasis or urgency.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Tierra Helena Whack, Steven Ellison
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