KOI
LE1F Lyrics


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Oh, wow
I think I am the hottest hottie at the party
Goddamn, Watch me shake that ass like a calabash
I see it in his eyes, he can't handle that
Thinking I'm the prize in his Cracker Jacks
I'm making him melt like candle-wax
He stepped to me at the bar
He said that he liked my hair
I didn't want to be rude
He was trying so hard
So I'm like, "whatever, sure
We can do these shots, why not
I'mma let you buy me these drinks, lots"
He's asking me where I live
And I'm like, "far away, mister, real real far"
I don't got time for that hullabaloo
I'm not laughing with you, I'm laughing at you
You should go back over there with your crew
But he's all, "nah, man, what we gon' do?"
He wanna dance but ain't got no rhythm
Tell me, how will this transition to kissing?
He's so smitten as if the plot thickens, nuh-uh
Read my lips
Listen, I'm sweet but I'm deadly
Just like Coca-cola
I'm hotter than a hot spring
Hotter than Bikram yoga
We can try your luck, four leaf clover
If you ain't got no swag, then this conversation's over

You wanna get to know me
Wanna be my homie
I came here to party
Not here for you, boy
You should watch what you're saying
Cause your mouth is crazy
Got me acting shady
And feeling real koi
You're trying so hard
And it really shows
You say I'm fit
I already know
I'm sorry but not really, but you and me will never be that's the way that it goes

I wanna ki
And I don't mean bumps
I mean kiki, I wanna shake my butt
Chillin' in cuts, Sippin' these cups
Turn around for what?
Not you, bruh bruh
I kiss boys but it's just for stunts
I'm not giving them what they want
Nah, he's a dim-wit dunce
I'm a big city boy
And I'm real real cunt
I don't wanna have to be a primadonna
But you talk a whack game, like lolz, oh my god
You should go away
Abracadabra
Princess Kitana
Kamekameha
You can't get up on my radar
I think you need to go to swag seminar
All up in my ear talkin' bla-zay blah
But I don't want none, nah
Dudes wanna holla, I'm skeptical
Cuz I'm really rare
Like the best of all
I wanna know, can you let them good times roll?
Like if I throw it in the air
Can you catch 'em all?
The ball's in my court, that's typical
Checking up on me, physical
My aura, my vibe is so mystical
If you could bag me, that's be a miracle

You wanna get to know me
Wanna be my homie
I came here to party
Not here for you, boy
You should watch what you're saying
Cause your mouth is crazy
Got me acting shady
And feeling real koi
You're trying so hard
And it really shows
You say I'm fit
I already know
I'm sorry but not really, but you and me will never be that's the way that it goes

You ain't catching nothing
But you keep throwing these lines out
I think you need to practice shutting your mouth
You swimming upstream just to get to me
But I don't think we have a chemistry

You wanna get to know me
Wanna be my homie
I came here to party
Not here for you, boy
You should watch what you're saying
Cause your mouth is crazy
Got me acting shady
And feeling real koi
You're trying so hard
And it really shows
You say I'm fit




I already know
I'm sorry but not really, but you and me will never be that's the way that it goes

Overall Meaning

The song "KOI" by LE1F is a commentary on the experiences of a queer person at a party where they are constantly being hit on by someone they have no interest in. The lyrics describe the interactions between the two people, with the singer politely and often humorously deflecting the advances of the other partygoer. The chorus, "You wanna get to know me / Wanna be my homie / I came here to party / Not here for you, boy / You should watch what you're saying / Cause your mouth is crazy / Got me acting shady / And feeling real koi," expresses the singer's desire to enjoy the party without being constantly harassed and objectified.


The singer's lyrics illustrate their complexity and depth, showing that they are not just a sexual object to be pursued but a multi-dimensional person with their own desires and boundaries. The line "I wanna ki / And I don't mean bumps / I mean kiki, I wanna shake my butt" is particularly poignant as it explores the singer's desire to engage in harmless fun but in a way that feels true to themselves.


Overall, the song "KOI" is a powerful critique of the ways in which queer people can be objectified and fetishized in social situations. By asserting their own boundaries and desires, the singer demonstrates the importance of self-love and self-respect in the face of harassment and discrimination.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, wow
Expressing surprise or admiration at something.


I think I am the hottest hottie at the party
Believing oneself as the most attractive person at the party.


Goddamn, Watch me shake that ass like a calabash
Dancing in a sexually suggestive manner and drawing attention.


I see it in his eyes, he can't handle that
Noticing that someone is attracted to oneself.


Thinking I'm the prize in his Cracker Jacks
Feeling like an object of desire.


I'm making him melt like candle-wax
Having a strong effect on someone.


He stepped to me at the bar
Approaching someone, likely with the intention of flirting.


He said that he liked my hair
Giving a compliment to initiate conversation.


I didn't want to be rude
Not wanting to come off as impolite.


He was trying so hard
Putting in a lot of effort to impress.


So I'm like, "whatever, sure
Agreeing to something without much interest.


We can do these shots, why not
Accepting a gesture of generosity.


I'mma let you buy me these drinks, lots"
Allowing the other person to pay for drinks as a form of reciprocation.


He's asking me where I live
Engaging in small talk to get to know someone.


And I'm like, "far away, mister, real real far"
Hinting that one is not interested in seeing the other person again.


I don't got time for that hullabaloo
Uninterested in time-wasting activities.


I'm not laughing with you, I'm laughing at you
Finding amusement in someone's foolishness.


You should go back over there with your crew
Suggesting that someone leave.


But he's all, "nah, man, what we gon' do?"
Persisting in trying to spend more time together.


He wanna dance but ain't got no rhythm
Demonstrating poor dancing skills.


Tell me, how will this transition to kissing?
Questioning the potential for romantic escalation.


He's so smitten as if the plot thickens, nuh-uh
Showing unwarranted attachment or infatuation.


Read my lips
Making a direct and straightforward statement.


Listen, I'm sweet but I'm deadly
Possessing both positive and negative qualities.


Just like Coca-cola
Comparing oneself to a popular brand.


I'm hotter than a hot spring
Feeling exceptionally attractive.


Hotter than Bikram yoga
Comparing oneself to a trendy and physically demanding activity.


We can try your luck, four leaf clover
Suggesting that someone try their best with a bit of luck.


If you ain't got no swag, then this conversation's over
Losing interest in someone who lacks charisma and style.


I came here to party
Stating that the primary intention for being at a party is to socialize and have fun.


Not here for you, boy
Making it clear that one is not romantically interested.


You should watch what you're saying
Advising someone to be cautious with their words.


Cause your mouth is crazy
Commenting on someone's behavior.


Got me acting shady
Feeling suspicious and uncertain.


And feeling real koi
Feeling reserved and guarded.


You're trying so hard
Making a noticeable effort to impress someone.


And it really shows
Being evident through one's actions or behavior.


You say I'm fit
Receiving a compliment on one's appearance.


I already know
Acknowledging one's own attractiveness.


I'm sorry but not really, but you and me will never be that's the way that it goes
Politely declining romantic advances.


I wanna ki
Expressing the desire to dance in a lively manner.


And I don't mean bumps
Clarifying the meaning behind a statement.


I mean kiki, I wanna shake my butt
Expressing the desire to dance and have fun.


Chillin' in cuts, Sippin' these cups
Taking it easy and enjoying oneself.


Turn around for what?
Asking a rhetorical question to emphasize that there is no particular reason for certain behaviors.


Not you, bruh bruh
Making it known that one is not interested in someone.


I kiss boys but it's just for stunts
Engaging in kissing or other activities for fun or show, without necessarily being romantically or sexually involved.


I'm not giving them what they want
Not doing something simply to please others.


Nah, he's a dim-wit dunce
Insulting someone's intelligence.


I'm a big city boy
Identifying as someone from an urban area.


And I'm real real cunt
Being confident and self-assured.


I don't wanna have to be a primadonna
Not wanting to be viewed as high-maintenance or demanding.


But you talk a whack game, like lolz, oh my god
Not finding someone's conversation or behavior compelling.


You should go away
Asking someone to leave.


Abracadabra
Using a simple word or phrase to indicate an action or change.


Princess Kitana
Referencing a character from a popular video game.


Kamekameha
Referencing a popular energy attack from a popular anime series.


You can't get up on my radar
Being uninterested in someone.


I think you need to go to swag seminar
Suggesting that someone needs to improve their style and confidence.


All up in my ear talkin' bla-zay blah
Engaging in idle chatter or small talk that feels unimportant.


But I don't want none, nah
Politely declining advances or offers.


Dudes wanna holla, I'm skeptical
Being hesitant to engage with someone who is showing romantic interest.


Cuz I'm really rare
Feeling highly unique and exceptional.


Like the best of all
Being among the best or most highly regarded.


I wanna know, can you let them good times roll?
Asking if someone is fun-loving and able to have a good time.


Like if I throw it in the air
Describing a scenario where good times and positive energy are shared.


Can you catch 'em all?
Asking if someone can join in and contribute to the positive energy.


The ball's in my court, that's typical
Having control over a situation.


Checking up on me, physical
Being scrutinized or observed closely.


My aura, my vibe is so mystical
Possessing an intangible quality that is difficult to explain or define.


If you could bag me, that's be a miracle
Suggesting that it would be difficult to win one's heart or interest.




Writer(s): Samuel Long, Khalif Diouf

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Lyrics:
(Wow, ooh, wow, ooh, wow, ooh, wow)

[Verse 1]
Ooh, wow
I think I am the hottest daddy at the party, goddamn
Watch me shake that ass like a calabash
I see it in his eyes, he can't handle that
Thinking I'm the prize in his Cracker Jacks
I'm making him melt like candle wax
He stepped to me at the bar
He said that he liked my hair
I didn't want to be rude
He was trying so hard
So I'm like, whatever, sure
We can do these shots, why not?
I'ma let you buy me these drinks, lots
He's asking me where I live
I'm like, "far away, mister, real real far"
I don't got time for that hullabaloo
I'm not laughing with you, I'm laughing at you
You should go back over there with your crew
And he's all, "nah, man, what we gon' do?"
You wanna dance but ain't got no rhythm
Tell me, how will this transition to kissin'?
He's all smitten as if the plot thickens, nuh-uh
Read my lips, listen up
I'm sweet but I'm deadly
Just like Coca-Cola
I'm hotter than a hot spring
Hotter than Bikram Yoga
Boy, come try your luck, four leaf clover
If you ain't got no swag, then this conversation's over

[Chorus]
You wanna get to know me
Wanna be my homie
I just came to party
Not here for you, boy
You should watch what you're sayin'
'Cause your mouth is crazy
Got me acting shady
And feeling real coy
You're trying so hard and it really shows
You say I'm fit, hmm, thanks, I already know
I'm sorry, well not really
But you and me will never be
That's the way that it goes

[Verse 2]
I wanna ki and I don't mean bumps
I mean kiki, wanna shake my
Really wanna chill in cuts, sip these cups
Turn around for what? Not you, bruh bruh
I kiss boys but it's just for stunts
I'm not givin' them what they want
Nah, he's a dimwit dunce
I'm a big city boy and a real real cunt
I don't wanna have to be a primadonna
But you talk a whack game, like lulz, oh my god
I wish you'd go away, abracadabra
Princess Kitana, Kamekameha
You can't get up on my radar
I think you need to go to a swag seminar
All up in my ear talkin' blasé blah
Blah, I don't want none, nah
Dudes wanna holla, I'm skeptical
'Cause I'm really rare, like the best of all
I wanna know, can you let them good times roll?
Like if I throw it in the air can you catch 'em all?
Ball's in my court, that's typical
Checkin' up on me, physical
My aura, my vibe is so mystical
If you could bag me, that's a miracle

[Chorus]
You wanna get to know me
Wanna be my homie
I just came to party
Not here for you, boy
You should watch what you're saying
'Cause your mouth is crazy
Got me acting shady
And feeling real coy
You're trying so hard and it really shows
You say I'm fit, hmm, thanks, I already know
I'm sorry, well not really
But you and me will never be
That's the way that it goes

[Bridge]
You ain't catchin' nothin'
But you keep throwin' these lines out
I think you need to practice shuttin' your mouth
You're swimming upstream just to get to me
But I don't think we have a chemistry

[Chorus]
You wanna get to know me
Wanna be my homie
I just came to party
Not here for you, boy
You should watch what you're saying
'Cause your mouth is crazy
Got me acting shady
And feeling real coy



All comments from YouTube:

@jacky_mo

At this point SOPHIE could just add a sneeze & we will KNOW it is her

@Mia-de8xf

Everything produced by SOPHIE is gold

@earlecabande

it's that signature SOPHIE sound. rest in power.

@CANEZMUSIC

Are you kidding?! GO. OFF! Two amazing talents. Great outcome! Gonna be getting so live to this! ✨

@mchappymeals

SOPHIE is an amazing producer omg

@_TASK

The power of this song is unmatched!

@swirvithanlgoodling-splatt1978

SOPHIE killed it on this track.

@jotavevc

i love that le1f was already in this bubblegum bass business

@SMILElettu

This song is so fun and playful!! I love it! 🎧💞 keep it coming!

@kokyo8803

Thank you for this great video! The quality and creativity of your work is appreciated greatly. Congrats to Le1f, the dancers and the whole team!

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