The song’s title references former child actor, author and musician, Macaulay Culkin, who starred in the iconic 1990 American comedy film Home Alone.
Macaulay Culkin
JPEGMAFIA Lyrics
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'Sup?
I got my hands on my face like Macaulay Culkin
Gave her the cig', but I left her smoking
And it's the same dude
Black pants, brown boots, chest open
I traveled down the road and back again, my girl's golden (ooh)
I play my albums front to back, it make me feel important (right)
Apply compression when I spit so it don't get distorted
Piper chap, with the strap
Fuck the talk, get the warden (fuck outta here)
I think I'm Rick and Morty
In the lab I take precaution
Snipe 'em out, burn the body (brrat)
Stash the glock, buy the coffin (nasty)
Just for me
Yo' style is my custody
Man, I should charge a shipping fee
These rappers don't mean shit to me (shit to me, bruh)
Two guns (nothin'), Mulder and Scully, I'm solving mysteries (damn, peggy)
Feminist, pistol whip your first, that's chivalry (uh)
Sounding like my mini-mes
But you ain't got the heart to do these evil deeds
Debra pack
Turn Stone Cold into Simple Steve
Where it at?
Slap a nigga up
Then I get the cream, five buck, six cookies (woo)
Sounding like a deal to me
Yo shit don't appeal to me (yeah)
My fans going heel for me
Gots to keep it real for me
Shouldn't even be on no bills with me
These punk niggas be killing me (yeah)
That wack shit ain't trill to me (yeah)
Fuck y'all niggas, I take the heat
Don shit, nigga
The song 'Macaulay Culkin' by JPEGMAFIA is a track about the artist's confidence in his rap skills and his disregard for those who can't keep up. The line "I got my hands on my face like Macaulay Culkin" refers to the iconic scene in Home Alone where Kevin puts his hands on his cheeks and screams. This is probably to emphasize the fact that Peggy is ahead of his competition and can do what he wants, much like Kevin can get away with anything in the movie. He talks about giving a girl a cigarette but not caring about her, much like how he doesn't care about his competition. The line "Black pants, brown boots, chest open" could be a nod to the fashion choices of rappers in the 90s, and how Peggy has taken inspiration from that era.
Peggy also talks about his background, being a black man with a white family. He compares himself to Jason Jordan who was a wrestler that was adopted by a white family in real life, so there is a sense of relatability here. Peggy also mentions that he plays his albums front to back to feel important. This is both a jab at musicians who focus too much on making music to feel significant and Peggy's own way of validating his hard work. In the line "Piper chap, with the strap / Fuck the talk, get the warden", Peggy could be referring to his ability to take charge and do what needs to be done. 'Piper chap' could refer to a military rank or a type of hat worn by officers, whereas 'strap' could refer to a weapon.
The song is also filled with Peggy's unique humor and wordplay, such as "Feminist, pistol whip your first, that's chivalry", which is a play on the idea of chivalry, where knights would hold women in high regard but also commit violence, contrasting with the feminist movement that is against violence towards women. Overall, the song shows Peggy's ability to mix humor and reality, creating clever lyrics that make a statement.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my hands on my face like Macaulay Culkin
I am expressing surprise or shock similar to Macaulay Culkin in his role in the movie Home Alone.
Gave her the cig', but I left her smoking
I gave someone a cigarette, but I left them in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
And it's the same dude
I am referring to a specific person who consistently exhibits the same behavior or characteristics.
Black pants, brown boots, chest open
I am describing the clothing and physical attributes of a person, possibly myself or someone in my surroundings.
I traveled down the road and back again, my girl's golden (ooh)
I have gone through different experiences, but my significant other remains loyal and valuable to me, possibly referencing the TV show The Golden Girls.
Black man, white fam, I feel like Jason Jordan (hoo)
I am a Black man with a family that is predominantly white, and I feel like Jason Jordan, a mixed-race professional wrestler.
I play my albums front to back, it make me feel important (right)
I listen to entire albums in order, and it makes me feel significant or superior in some way.
Apply compression when I spit so it don't get distorted
I use audio compression techniques to adjust the dynamic range of my music while maintaining sound quality and avoiding distortion.
Piper chap, with the strap
I am wearing a type of hat called a piper cap and carrying a weapon.
Fuck the talk, get the warden (fuck outta here)
I am dismissing empty or meaningless talk and suggesting taking action or confronting an authority figure, possibly a correctional facility warden.
I think I'm Rick and Morty
I believe that I am similar to the characters from the animated TV show Rick and Morty, who often engage in complex and absurd adventures.
In the lab I take precaution
I am careful and take measures to ensure safety in a laboratory setting or while working on creative projects.
Snipe 'em out, burn the body (brrat)
I am describing a violent act of killing someone from a distance with a firearm and then disposing of their body.
Stash the glock, buy the coffin (nasty)
I am hiding a gun and anticipating the need to use it, potentially leading to death and a need to buy a coffin.
Just for me
I desire something solely for myself or have something that pertains only to me.
Yo' style is my custody
I am suggesting that I have control over someone's style or approach, as if they were my child in my custody.
Man, I should charge a shipping fee
I joke that I should charge a fee for the delivery of my style or music, implying its high value or desirability.
These rappers don't mean shit to me (shit to me, bruh)
I do not have a high opinion or interest in other rappers or their work.
Two guns (nothin'), Mulder and Scully, I'm solving mysteries (damn, peggy)
I reference the TV show The X-Files and its two main characters, Mulder and Scully, while also implying that I am investigating or solving problems or mysteries.
Feminist, pistol whip your first, that's chivalry (uh)
I am satirizing dated views of chivalry, suggesting that rather than protecting women, one should pistol whip them, as if it were a heroic or chivalrous act.
Sounding like my mini-mes
I hear or perceive a similarity between myself and other people, potentially children or younger versions of myself.
But you ain't got the heart to do these evil deeds
I am implying that I am capable of doing evil or immoral things, but others are not.
Debra pack
I am referencing a brand of cigarettes called Djarum Black, commonly known as Debra packs.
Turn Stone Cold into Simple Steve
I reference a WWE wrestler, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and suggest reducing him to a mundane or ordinary level, such as someone named Simple Steve.
Where it at?
I am asking where something is located or where an event is happening.
Slap a nigga up
I threaten to physically assault someone by striking them.
Then I get the cream, five buck, six cookies (woo)
I am describing a potentially illegal or illicit transaction involving money, cookies, and some type of substance, possibly drugs or alcohol.
Sounding like a deal to me
I perceive the previous transaction as a good or worthwhile deal.
Yo shit don't appeal to me (yeah)
I am suggesting that another person's work or style does not interest or attract me.
My fans going heel for me
I am referencing the concept of a wrestling character turning from a hero to a villain and suggesting that my fans similarly support me even when my behavior or actions are less than heroic.
Gots to keep it real for me
I desire authenticity and honesty in myself and others.
Shouldn't even be on no bills with me
I am suggesting that others are not worthy enough to appear on a billing or performance with me.
These punk niggas be killing me (yeah)
I am annoyed or frustrated by people who exhibit weak or obnoxious behaviors or attitudes.
That wack shit ain't trill to me (yeah)
I do not appreciate or enjoy something that is of poor quality or lacking authenticity.
Fuck y'all niggas, I take the heat
I reject or challenge others and take responsibility or consequences for myself.
Don shit, nigga
I express confidence or satisfaction in my own abilities or accomplishments.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Barrington Hendricks
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