WTF
JbDubs Lyrics
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What the what happened to the states?
What the what happened to creativity?
What a what a what a waste
Misha, Nureyev, Antony Dowell
Am I good enough or should I throw in the towel?
Sergei Polunin is a bully and a coward
Uhh, have you seen "Wallflower"?
That is what I call horse pow-pow-power
Right wing, why do you look so dour?
But you are not the ones who I seek to empower
Mr. B, can you hear me?
You see me and Ratmansky?
Pop pop pop pop poppin' off
"Jim, please, on three"
What the what happened to the city?
What the what happened to the states?
What the what happened to creativity?
What a what a what a waste
Uhh, I am a creator
I'ma be your mood board sometime later
Uhh, if you are a hater
It is not to your bad taste I will cater
I will not be influenced by Alastair Macaulay
Haglund is trash for the names that she calls me
Look at my career and look at all the ones that fault me
Ooh, I am a monster
Nobody can halt me
Mr. B, can you hear me?
You see me and Ratmansky?
Pop pop pop pop poppin' off
"Jim, please, on three"
What the what happened to the city?
What the what happened to the states?
What the what happened to creativity?
What a what a what a waste
Suzanne, Gelsey, Wendy
Anna Pavlova, Nijinsky
Suzanne, Gelsey, Wendy
Martha and Tallchief and Sylvie
Mr. B, can you hear me?
You see me and Ratmansky?
Pop pop pop pop poppin' off
"Jim, please, on three"
What the what happened to the city?
What the what happened to the states?
What the what happened to creativity?
What a what a what a waste
"Personally, I don't wanna see, on stage, a man not being a man"
What the actual what?
The lyrics to JbDubs's song "Wtf" express frustration and disappointment with the state of creativity and culture. The use of the phrase "what the what" emphasizes the confusion and bewilderment felt by the singer, who feels like the city, the states, and the culture in general have lost their spark. The lyrics reference famous dancers such as Misha, Nureyev, and Antony Dowell, indicating the singer's own aspirations in the performing arts. The mention of Sergei Polunin as a "bully and a coward" raises concerns about the toxicity that can exist within the industry.
The singer takes pride in their own creative abilities, stating that they will not be influenced by critics such as Alastair Macaulay or detractors such as Haglund. The repeated mention of "pop pop pop pop poppin' off" adds a sense of determination and defiance. The final lines of the song express confusion and incredulity at a comment made about men not being allowed to perform "not being a man," highlighting the persistent issues of gender norms and discrimination in performing arts.
Line by Line Meaning
What the what happened to the city?
What has occurred that's causing the city to fall apart?
What the what happened to the states?
What has happened to the country and caused it to decline?
What the what happened to creativity?
What's the reason behind the loss of creativity in society?
What a what a what a waste
It's such a shame and a waste of potential.
Misha, Nureyev, Antony Dowell
Three renowned ballet dancers.
Am I good enough or should I throw in the towel?
Do I have what it takes or should I give up trying?
Sergei Polunin is a bully and a coward
Sergei Polunin isn't a proud or courageous person, and he's abusive.
My good work will inherit the power
My creative work will stand the test of time and be appreciated by many.
Uhh, have you seen 'Wallflower'?
The performer is referring to a show they highly admire or enjoy.
That is what I call horse pow-pow-power
That performance was incredibly energetic and awe-inspiring.
Right wing, why do you look so dour?
Why do you seem so down?
But you are not the ones who I seek to empower
I'm not trying to uplift your group specifically.
Mr. B, can you hear me?
Addressing a ballet choreographer George Balanchine.
You see me and Ratmansky?
Referring to choreographer Alexei Ratmansky.
Pop pop pop pop poppin' off
Getting ready to put on a show or perform.
"Jim, please, on three"
Referring to someone named Jim and asking for their assistance to begin a show.
Uhh, I am a creator
I'm an artist, and I create works of art.
I'ma be your mood board sometime later
I'll give you inspiration for your future creations.
Uhh, if you are a hater
If you don't like me or my art,
It is not to your bad taste I will cater
I won't change my style to please you.
I will not be influenced by Alastair Macaulay
I won't allow Alastair Macaulay to affect how I create art.
Haglund is trash for the names that she calls me
Someone referred to as Haglund is being derogatory towards the performer.
Look at my career and look at all the ones that fault me
Critics have criticized the performer, but they have achieved a lot regardless.
Ooh, I am a monster
I'm an extremely talented artist.
Nobody can halt me
Nobody can stop me from creating art.
Suzanne, Gelsey, Wendy
Female dancers of renown.
Anna Pavlova, Nijinsky
Two famous ballet dancers.
Martha and Tallchief and Sylvie
Other women of note in ballet.
"Personally, I don't wanna see, on stage, a man not being a man"
The performer doesn't want to see male dancers presenting themselves as less masculine.
What the actual what?
That is an absurd statement.
Writer(s): James Whiteside
Contributed by Jack S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gabrieldutra7357
Thank you for being one of the few who are bringing classical ballet to the 21st century
@vanessasmalley5078
The real 21st century
@jankoraven
Basically screaming the whole time. Thank you for the audible call-out of Sergei. This is everything.
@gmochrie7439
That pirouette en pointe into double tour is the future of ballet. Gorgeous and exciting.
@starpupilz
What a beautiful melding of the grace, athleticism, masculinity, and femininity of the dancers.
@SpintronixGuard
OMG, I just cannot get this out of my head! Not just the song itβs self, but the very ideas that are represented here and the surge forward that this is pushing for not only in the performing arts but in society in general. Absolutely beautiful!
@bringmebliss.
Top 3 favorite music videos of all time
@TheGossipGays
That part where youre spinnning is amazing
@alrivera8363
The pirouettes and jetΓ©es are amazing.
@avesraggiana
Wow. You GUYS are really great! You're all up in your boxes, and you can actually DANCE en pointe! Well done.