The song is the result of Morrissey producing and selling an offensive shirt, using the likeness and image of American novelist and social critic James Baldwin. The shirt in question can be seen below.
I Cannot Fucking Wait Til Morrissey Dies
JPEGMAFIA Lyrics
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Tom (Tom), Varg (Varg), Morrissey (yeah)
Bunch of timid white who can't fuck with me (okay)
My daddy told me these white can't keep a key (woo!)
Fifth in his face, got him singing C (damn)
Never (woo!) Mind, you or me (okay)
Fuck a Johnny Rotten, I want Lil B (man)
Fuck you niggas talkin', this a killin' spree (dang)
Pull up on a cracker, bumpin' Lil Peep
God (God) damn (damn), holy sheet
Got my reparations, bought some jewelry (yo)
Ayy, I'm a left-wing Hades
26 with a fresh .380
We show you exactly how we do it down in the country, baby
This Alabama though, huh
Watch make you go cock-eyed
Racks make you walk wop-sided
And you know I rock real diamonds
You ain't even gotta look at 'em
On my dick, 'cause I'm edgy
Sit ya pale ass down, have a Pepsi, yeah
I'm way past flexing
Feel the dab in my chest, this is venting
Now maybe I'm s-, okay
The song "I Cannot Fucking Wait Until Morrissey Dies" by JPEGMAFIA is a provocative and controversial track that takes aim at Morrissey, a British singer and former frontman of The Smiths. The lyrics are filled with references to other musicians such as Varg Vikernes and Johnny Rotten, as well as witty insults that are targeted towards white people. The overall tone of the song is confrontational and aggressive, with JPEGMAFIA asserting his dominance over those that he considers to be his inferiors.
The lyrics in the song are best understood as a commentary on race relations and cultural appropriation within the music industry. More specifically, the song exposes the inherent racism and hypocrisy of many white musicians, who often appropriate aspects of black culture without showing any respect for the history and struggles of black people. By taking aim at Morrissey, who has a long history of making controversial and insensitive comments about race and immigration, JPEGMAFIA is making a statement about the need for greater accountability and awareness among white musicians.
Line by Line Meaning
I do it, I do it, do it (it really don't matter to me dawg)
I don't care what others think, I do what I want and that's just how it is
Tom (Tom), Varg (Varg), Morrissey (yeah)
Referencing well-known figures in music, highlighting Morrissey's age compared to the others
Bunch of timid white who can't fuck with me (okay)
I see myself as superior to these timid white musicians
My daddy told me these white can't keep a key (woo!)
My father warned me that white people can't be trusted with important things
Fifth in his face, got him singing C (damn)
Threatening someone with violence by putting a fifth of liquor in their face, making them sing or speak incoherently
Never (woo!) Mind, you or me (okay)
I don't care about the opinion or thoughts of others, or that of myself
Fuck a Johnny Rotten, I want Lil B (man)
I don't care about older, more famous musicians like Johnny Rotten, but prefer current, lesser-known artists
Fuck you niggas talkin', this a killin' spree (dang)
I don't want to hear anyone else's opinion or talk, as I'm focused on destroying all competition
Pull up on a cracker, bumpin' Lil Peep
I'll gladly confront a white person while listening to Lil Peep, to assert dominance
God (God) damn (damn), holy sheet
Expressing mild surprise or amazement
Got my reparations, bought some jewelry (yo)
I've received compensation for past injustices, and spent it on luxurious items
Ayy, I'm a left-wing Hades
I'm like the Greek god Hades, but with left-leaning political beliefs
26 with a fresh .380
At 26, I have a new .380 caliber gun
We show you exactly how we do it down in the country, baby
I'll demonstrate how things are done in the rural areas of the country
This Alabama though, huh
I'm specifically referring to the state of Alabama
Watch make you go cock-eyed
My flashy watch will make you stare, with a potentially uncomfortable expression
Racks make you walk wop-sided
Having a lot of money will make you walk differently, as if you're limping
And you know I rock real diamonds
I wear authentic diamond jewelry
You ain't even gotta look at 'em
My diamonds are so noticeable, you don't even need to stare to know they're real
On my dick, 'cause I'm edgy
People are obsessed with me because I'm unique and unconventional
Sit ya pale ass down, have a Pepsi, yeah
I'm telling someone to calm down and drink a Pepsi, using their skin color as an insult
I'm way past flexing
I'm not just showing off anymore, I'm actually succeeding
Feel the dab in my chest, this is venting
I'm taking a dab of marijuana, and it's helping me release pent-up emotions
Now maybe I'm s-, okay
I might be acting strange or erratic, but I don't care
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Barrington Hendricks
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