Cosby Sweater
Hilltop Hoods Lyrics


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Watch me do my thing
Get lost into my scene
Get hot, like New Orleans
In Cosby crew and jeans
Do not awaken, stare a lot and vacant
Living in conditions of the modern matrix
Only bad rhymes running proper naked
Only point I made you with, the bullet was a paper
I ain't here to fight some dude, and fuck around with his spouse
I'd rather light your mood and burn it down with the house
Eat your heart from the groove on account of the bounce
And lick her like Tom Cruise, up and down on a couch
Status never mattered, ever acted whether
Like Christina Aguilera, just let yourself go
Matter Pressure and endevour that is better left
Christine track a record to let you all know
That we'd be king's even homeless
Been in these kingdoms to roam just
Slap a rapper like Solange Knowles
At the gathering to known all that matter like a black hole

And it's all good
And it's all good
And it's all good

I feel like Bobby Fischer
Always four moves ahead of
My competition, listen they ain't gonna stop me ever
I feel as large as Biggie, swear it could not get better
I feel in charge like Biggie, wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater

I'ma step up every chance when I rumble
They all call me champ of the Jungle
It's fitting
Imma get drunk and dance like your uncle
Until I'm all hands like your uncle
I'm kidding
The venomous inventor, when I enter then it's over
When I'm spitting venom, I'm as generous as Oprah
You get a scar! You get a scar! You get a scar!
Me drunk in the back of a rental car
Pat Benatar, love is a battlefield
Here to get you out your seat like a battle drill
I'm in the saddle still, a little saddle sore
Smash you out the stratosphere, flashy as a matador
When I'm dressed like Theo's Dad
In a coogi listening to Kool G Rap
I won't beat around the bush like a seventies porn
I'll make you wish that you never been born

And it's all good
And it's all good
And it's all good
And it's all good
I feel like Bobby Fischer
Always four moves ahead of
My competition, listen they ain't gonna stop me ever
I feel as large as Biggie, swear it could not get better
I feel in charge like Biggie, wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater

Take a ride on the bus out of this alley
We could fire up the night like Prince Harry
Fuck the high life, we could vibe like
We got wirelines hanging from behind like we're just married

I'll turn the artform into a bloodsport
I'll make pea soup out of a pea-brain
They wanna run the streets like parkour
I'd rather run these tracks like a steam train (Like a steam train)

I feel like Bobby Fischer
Always four moves ahead of
My competition, listen they ain't gonna stop me ever
I feel as large as Biggie, swear it could not get better
I feel in charge like Biggie, wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater




Wearing that Cosby sweater
Wearing that Cosby sweater

Overall Meaning

The Hilltop Hoods' song "Cosby Sweater" is all about self-confidence and the feeling of being unstoppable. The opening lines describe the singer's sense of being one with their environment and how they become the center of attention through their personal style - represented by their Cosby sweater. The song introduces themes of living in a society where material goods and wealth hold utmost importance, where many are lost in the "modern matrix" of success. The Hilltop Hoods' protagonist, however, is devoted to their art form and speaks to "bad rhymes running proper naked" - meaning they don't rely on material wealth or play to the societal norm to achieve their success.


The song speaks to the significance of surrendering oneself to the music, much as Christina Aguilera might do. It states that in doing so, the individual can reach their full potential and will no longer care about societal constructs or material wealth. The song refers to historical figures like Bobby Fischer and late rapper Biggie Smalls to invoke the idea of personal superiority and a relentless sense of determination. The Hilltop Hoods use a play on words to speak to some unconventional word pairings like "venomous inventor," "cosby crew and jeans," and a seventeen-seventies porn reference, all the while maintaining their point and promoting their confidence and uniqueness coming through their art.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch me do my thing
Pay attention to me as I perform.


Get lost into my scene
Immerse yourself in my world.


Get hot, like New Orleans
Get excited and passionate, like the city of New Orleans.


In Cosby crew and jeans
Wearing a comfortable, colorful sweater and jeans like Bill Cosby in the 80s.


Do not awaken, stare a lot and vacant
Stay in your current state of lethargy and apathy, without disturbing anything.


Living in conditions of the modern matrix
Existing in the complex and artificial world that we have created.


Only bad rhymes running proper naked
Only poor-quality lyrics are being exposed and performing well.


Only point I made you with, the bullet was a paper
The only message I conveyed to you was through the power of my written words.


I ain't here to fight some dude, and fuck around with his spouse
I'm not interested in physical confrontation or infidelity with someone's partner.


I'd rather light your mood and burn it down with the house
I would prefer to uplift and energize you, but if necessary, I could destroy everything around me.


Eat your heart from the groove on account of the bounce
Enjoy the sound and rhythm so much that it becomes an appetizing experience.


And lick her like Tom Cruise, up and down on a couch
Sexually pleasure a woman like Tom Cruise's infamous behavior on a couch.


Status never mattered, ever acted whether
Social standing and reputation have never been important factors, as I always act authentically.


Like Christina Aguilera, just let yourself go
Be free and uninhibited, like the pop singer Christina Aguilera encourages in her song lyrics.


Matter Pressure and endevour that is better left
Focus on what truly matters, rather than self-imposed anxiety and unnecessary effort.


Christine track a record to let you all know
Create a new song that will inform everyone about my perspective and intentions.


That we'd be king's even homeless
Even if we were poor and without a home, we would still rule and have power.


Been in these kingdoms to roam just
We have traveled and explored many places and societies.


Slap a rapper like Solange Knowles
Physically hit a rapper, similar to how Solange Knowles attacked Jay-Z in an elevator.


At the gathering to known all that matter like a black hole
During the event, I will make sure to gather all important information and knowledge, just like a black hole collects mass and energy.


I feel like Bobby Fischer
I feel like a master of my craft, similar to the chess champion Bobby Fischer.


Always four moves ahead of
I am always anticipating my opponent's actions and planning my next steps accordingly.


My competition, listen they ain't gonna stop me ever
No matter who I am up against, they will not be able to prevent my success.


I feel as large as Biggie, swear it could not get better
I feel as confident and powerful as the late rapper Notorious B.I.G.


I feel in charge like Biggie, wearing that Cosby sweater
My confidence and authority are symbolized by the comfortable and iconic sweater worn by Bill Cosby in the past.


Take a ride on the bus out of this alley
Let's escape this unpleasant area by getting on a bus and exploring elsewhere.


We could fire up the night like Prince Harry
We could have a wild and memorable evening, similar to the partying lifestyle of Prince Harry.


Fuck the high life, we could vibe like
We don't need expensive and extravagant experiences to have fun.


We got wirelines hanging from behind like we're just married
We have decorative lights hanging behind us, similar to wedding decorations.


I'll turn the artform into a bloodsport
I will approach my craft with intense competitiveness and aggression.


I'll make pea soup out of a pea-brain
I will easily defeat and humiliate someone who is not intelligent or skilled.


They wanna run the streets like parkour
They want to move through life with creative and acrobatic spontaneity, like parkour practitioners.


I'd rather run these tracks like a steam train
I prefer to focus on my musical career and put my full energy into creating great work.


I won't beat around the bush like a seventies porn
I will not be evasive or unclear with my language, like some explicit films from the 70s.


I'll make you wish that you never been born
I will aggressively and effectively confront anyone who tries to interfere with me, to the point that they regret their actions.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Demetrius Christopholus, John Kelman, Barry Francis, Matthew Lambert, Daniel Smith

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Comments from YouTube:

@maxmoefoe

My first ever video I ever made on my channel was a Hilltop Hoods lyric video, deleted it before applying for partnership all those years ago. Glad to see they're still making songs. 

@skullmasterpheonix

Max u fkn fanboy, bet you have wall posters

@palewaverss

Max you legend

@willowthunder8

MAX!

@LeagueofBread

Wtf everyone here is just talking about max. Stop that and talk over that awesome song.

@JellojedtheRed

love the song & you max

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@syndr0m354

im not kidding, ive been looking for this song for almost 7 years. i heard it on the radio once, but didnt catch the name. Today, a friend recommended this song, and thats how i found it. FINALLY FOUND IT!!!

@lovearro

Bro..

@margathea7072

well mate you know what they say ...all good things come to those who wait ...enjoy!

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