What Is Music
L.G.V Lyrics
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Ha-ha
Mm
Look
The ones that look like me, look like 3, hate Mr. G the most
Ese to the folks, can't mess with me how it go
Snowball to the vatos
Too light too dark how it is, what it is
That's what it be, it's what it is, deal with it
Mm, mm
One side hate the double R's
Other side see me as the type to ride bumper cars
Clap when it stop-
When we ain't even been to Mars
Can't use my native tongue or my second, get laughed at
Real tejano wait, only half that
Still whiter than a lab rat, backtrack
Wasn't never in the hood
Wasn't never in a mansion, but I can't find the middle ground how to act
I'm American, but don't get too attached
Still Latino, but I got to be proper "it's Latinx"
Running two tracks like I got four legs already
"But I done liked grape juice for a minute!"
"Well now you black"
I see
What it be how it is, yeah it is what it is
It just be what it is
What it be how it is, yeah it is what it is
It just be what it is
Like one thing, you change colors
Random girl telling me to be offended, but I ain't even bothered
Put on ripped denim and a Polo collar
Then switch to khakis and designer worth a hundred dollars
See the liquor stores on corners, see the aesthetic home hoarders
See the trap-houses and rat-dousin'
50 primos in one crib, then the fat cows and,
See the Bentleys and the shotguns and the bass pro shops
See the bucktoothed, the abused but still hearing about tax or stocks
See two ends, two stories
Grab your socks 'fore they fly away, like an apple to a doctor
I done seen copters and be unamazed
I done seen cop cars a thousand times, but always still fazed
Yeah
What it be how it is, yeah it is what it is
It just be what it is
What it be how it is, yeah it is what it is
It just be what it is
What it be how it is, yeah it is what it is
It just be what it is
What it be how it is, yeah it is what it is
It just be what it is (Uh, yeah)
What it be how it is, yeah it is what it is
It just be what it is
What it be how it is, yeah it is what it is
It just be what it is
What it be how it is, yeah it is what it is
It just be what it is
What it be how it is, yeah it is what it is
It just be what it is
It is what it is
The lyrics of L.G.V's song "What Is Music" address issues of identity and belonging in a multicultural society. The artist talks about being caught between different cultural expectations and stereotypes, struggling to find a place where he can be himself. He complains about being judged by both sides, those who think he's too white or too Latinx, and feeling like he can't win the approval of either group. The title "What Is Music" is a rhetorical question that underscores the theme of cultural confusion and unease, as if the artist is questioning whether his own identity is real or just a performance.
The first verse of the song focuses on the artist's appearance and how it shapes people's perception of him. He says that people who look like him are often marginalized and resent his success. He also mentions that he's not dark enough to fit in with certain Latinx groups or light enough to pass as white, leaving him feeling like he doesn't belong anywhere. The second verse talks more about his cultural background and the challenges of navigating different expectations. He mentions his mixed heritage and how he doesn't feel fully at home in either culture. He talks about the pressure to use "proper" language and conform to certain standards, which can make him feel like he's not being true to himself.
Overall, the song reflects on the difficulties of living in a multicultural society and the feeling of being caught between cultures. It speaks to the challenges of identity formation and the ways in which cultural stereotypes and expectations can limit individual expression.
Line by Line Meaning
The ones that look like me, look like 3, hate Mr. G the most
People who resemble me the most, including those who belong to a group of three, seem to hate me the most.
Ese to the folks, can't mess with me how it go
Some people, especially those close to me, cannot deal with me or my lifestyle.
Snowball to the vatos
I am not accepted by the individuals in the vatos group or gang.
Don't rock with me looking like a paper plato
People do not want to associate with me when I look like a folded paper dish.
Too light too dark how it is, what it is
People's opinion about me keeps fluctuating based on my skin color.
That's what it be, it's what it is, deal with it
This is a reality that I cannot change, so I am learning to endure it.
One side hate the double R's
One group of people hates me because of my association with double R's.
Other side see me as the type to ride bumper cars
A different set of people perceive me as a lighthearted person who likes to have fun at fairgrounds or amusement parks.
Clap when it stop-
People around me cheer loudly when something comes to a stop.
When we ain't even been to Mars
This is happening while humans have not yet landed on the planet Mars.
Can't use my native tongue or my second, get laughed at
I am ridiculed when I speak my native tongue or second language.
Real tejano wait, only half that
I am uncertain about my true identity and cultural background.
Still whiter than a lab rat, backtrack
I do not look like a typical Latino and have Caucasian features.
Wasn't never in the hood
I have never lived in a ghetto or underprivileged neighborhood.
Wasn't never in a mansion, but I can't find the middle ground how to act
I have never lived in a wealthy neighborhood, so it is difficult for me to act appropriately in social situations involving wealthy individuals.
I'm American, but don't get too attached
I am an American citizen, but I do not connect with the American identity completely.
Still Latino, but I got to be proper 'it's Latinx'
I am of Latino origin, but I now have to use the gender-neutral term 'Latinx' to be politically correct.
Running two tracks like I got four legs already
I have to deal with dual cultural identities and attitudes like I already have four legs.
"But I done liked grape juice for a minute!"
I still enjoy the simple pleasures regardless of my mixed cultural identity.
"Well now you black"
People's attitude toward me and my cultural identity changes depending on my current situation and social circumstances.
Like one thing, you change colors
Individual preferences and identity can constantly evolve and change.
Random girl telling me to be offended, but I ain't even bothered
I am not affected by a girl's arbitrary decision to be easily offended.
Put on ripped denim and a Polo collar
I switch between casual and upscale fashion styles.
Then switch to khakis and designer worth a hundred dollars
My fashion style can range from casual and inexpensive to high-end and expensive.
See the liquor stores on corners, see the aesthetic home hoarders
I observe an eclectic mix of poor and rich neighborhoods.
See the trap-houses and rat-dousin'
I see an array of dilapidated and infested houses.
50 primos in one crib, then the fat cows and,
I witness a mix of crowded living spaces and people living with farm animals.
See the Bentleys and the shotguns and the bass pro shops
I notice a mix of luxury cars and firearms stores.
See the bucktoothed, the abused but still hearing about tax or stocks
I come across individuals with different struggles and challenges who still care about financial and business news.
See two ends, two stories
I witness two completely different lifestyles and social circumstances.
Grab your socks 'fore they fly away, like an apple to a doctor
I urge people to hold onto their socks tightly so they do not lose them, just like one would hold onto an apple given to a doctor.
I done seen copters and be unamazed
I have witnessed helicopters and have become desensitized to their presence.
I done seen cop cars a thousand times, but always still fazed
I have seen cop cars multiple times but still feel uncomfortable and nervous around them.
It just be what it is
This is the reality that I have to deal with.
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Written by: Trey Gutierrez
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