The background noise in the beginning appears to be sampled from a Worldstar HipHop video, giving the title of the song. The song also samples the Howie Long Scream, a famous stock scream.
The ukulele chord progression in this track was first used by Joji in this video from his now-deleted jojivlogs channel, though it was played at a different key.
Worldstar Money
Joji Lyrics
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Don't hate me, am I crazy?
So tenderly you watch me burn, you watch me burn, oh
So tell me, am I crazy?
'Cause I do, 'cause I do
'Cause I do, 'cause I do
'Cause I do, 'cause I do
Ooh
La-la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la-la, la, la (goddamn)
Ooh (oh)
And I don't wanna die
No, I don't wanna die
I don't wanna die
In Joji's song Worldstar Money, the lyrics suggest the singer is in a troubled mental state, reaching out for someone to validate their sanity. The lines "Don't hate me, am I crazy?" imply that the singer might have been dealing with some sort of insecurity or social pressure that's making them doubt themselves. There's also a sense of desperation in the lyrics, with the repetition in the chorus, "cause I do," which could signify that the singer is trying hard to convince the person they're talking to that what they're feeling is real.
The line "So tenderly you watch me burn" is a powerful image, and it could suggest that there's someone in the singer's life that's either ignoring or enabling their destructive behavior. The second verse opens with "Ooh," which could mean that the singer is taking a deep breath to calm themselves, or it could signify that they're starting to get emotional.
Overall, the lyrics in Worldstar Money seem to be about someone who's struggling with their mental health and trying to communicate their struggles to someone else. The repetition of "I don't wanna die" could signify the singer's fear of their own negative thoughts and reflects the struggle of mental health issues.
Line by Line Meaning
I looked at you and said, oh-oh-oh
I glanced at you and let out an audible exclamation to grab your attention.
Don't hate me, am I crazy?
I hope you don't harbor any negative feelings towards me, but I may be considered irrational or unreasonable.
So tenderly you watch me burn, you watch me burn, oh
You observe my destruction with a great sense of care and sensitivity.
So tell me, am I crazy?
Please let me know if I'm insane or out of touch with reality.
'Cause I do, 'cause I do
'Cause I do, 'cause I do
'Cause I do, 'cause I do
I absolutely possess the traits or characteristics being referenced.
Ooh
La-la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la-la, la, la (goddamn)
Ooh (oh)
Expressing a vocalization of pleasure or excitement, followed by nonsensical syllables and expletive.
And I don't wanna die
No, I don't wanna die
I don't wanna die
I have absolutely no desire to expire or perish in any way.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: George Miller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fayce7717
The lyrics. To those who want it
[Verse]
I looked at you and said, oh-oh-oh
Don't hate me, am I crazy?
So tenderly you watch me burn, you watch me burn, oh
So tell me, am I crazy?
[Bridge]
'Cause I do, 'cause I do
'Cause I do, 'cause I do
'Cause I do, 'cause I do
[Outro]
Ooh (La la la, la la la, la la la, la la la la, goddamn)
Ooh (Oh)
And I don't wanna die
No, I don't wanna die
I don't wanna die
@nuggetsaltshaker9520
this is my favorite joji vibe
@cruudambul2470
i agree chicken nugget
@Chimp4pF.
Nick Brandel I ate a 6 piece mcnuggets 5min ago how do you feel chicken nugget?
@nuggetsaltshaker9520
kevon graham they left doing what they loved
@MrTufanOzdal
being a chicken nugget
@rip_screw
Nick Brandel you need sauce with that nugg
@cipsonix
I FEEL THAT THIS YEAR IS JOJI'S YEAR. I JUST FEEL IT
@madalingaraw666
Krlwsky !!! chloe burbank 17
@cipsonix
Yeah ;D
@huvi_boston
Krlwsky yeeeeess joji is the next thinh