Wut
LE1F Lyrics


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Yoyoyoyoyo
Yo ayo. wuut

Wut it is? Wut is up? Wut is wut?
Wut it do? Wut it don't?
Wut it is? Wut is up? Wut is wut?
Wut it do? Wut it don't?
Came through in the clutch, stomping like i’m up in Loubitons
Boys they wanna paint me like I'm canvas to do sumi on
I hate bottled water but whatever I’m pouring Evian
I’m the kind of john closet dudes wanna go steady on
Toss my gems up, raise the bar. Yung Phenomenon
I make a neo-nazi kamikaze wanna firebomb
I’m da bomb diggity. Got ya moms feelin me
Tell ya man chill on me. Hang loose like literally

Wut it is? Wut is up? Wut is wut?
Wut it do? Wut it don't?
Wut it is? Wut is up? Wut is wut?
Wut it do? Wut it don't?
I'm getting light in my loafers
And I stay getting life til life’s over
I’m butter like cocoa
L O L O L O L I’m loco

I feel like I might be such sick rapper
People used to say I was articulate and dapper, so I
Started hugging trees and acting like a bastard
Just to show them who’s the new master
Dumb ones thinking I'm from the bush
I hit em with a hee and I make em all shush
I’m black and I’m proud and my swag pack loud like
Vanilla swisher with bubblegum kush
Fantastic since Scholastic amongst dudes stiff like Mattel
Carbon copys look so plastic talking bout let's keep it real
I need a sharp fade baby line me up. Time to step your cookies up
You ain't giving it enough. I need my Oreo’s double stuffed
Ukrainian cutie –he really wanna cuddle
The fever in his eyes. He wanna suckle on my muscle
He wanna burst my bubble and see what’s up in my jungle
A Christopher Colombo fumble’s how that cookie crumbled
This yuppie’s talking blah blah. He wants to Bink my Jar Jar
He’s twinked out. I’m like nuh uh. I'm laughing at em like haha
I’m an emperor. Wanna see me in my new clothes?
Mother of the house. Care to see me in a new pose?

Wut it is? Wut is up? Wut is wut?
Wut it do? Wut it don't?
Wut it is? Wut is up? Wut is wut?
Wut it do? Wut it don't?
I'm getting light in my loafers
And I stay getting life til life’s over
I’m butter like cocoa
L O L O L O L I’m loco

Rolling up a personal and chomping on a mango
Whiskey in my cup, posing like i’m in a manga
I'm a black Ken doll, a number 2 pencil
Freshmaker like Mentos. Let me be your mentor
Aries, Leo rising. Nasty with the timing
I see a goonie vibing. I be like "hi man"
Native to the island. Fantasies realizing
I see a hater hating and I be like "goodbye fam"

Wut it is? Wut is up? Wut is wut?
Wut it do? Wut it don't?
Wut it is? Wut is up? Wut is wut?
Wut it do? Wut it don't?
I'm getting light in my loafers
And I stay getting life til life’s over




I’m butter like cocoa
L O L O L O L I’m loco

Overall Meaning

The LE1F song "Wut" is a high-energy, playful track that focuses on the different aspects of life and individuality. The lyrics are full of wordplay, metaphors, and modern pop-cultural references that allude to diverse cultural symbols. The first two lines of the song set the tone for the entire track, as LE1F raps, "Wut it is? Wut is up? Wut is wut? Wut it do? Wut it don't?" These questions emphasize a mixture of confusion, excitement, and curiosity, as if the rapper is on the verge of discovering something new but hasn't quite found it yet.


The first verse of the song is about breaking boundaries and challenging stereotypes. LE1F raps about how he is often viewed as a blank canvas (or "sumi," a Japanese ink painting technique), yet he refuses to be shaped by societies' expectations. He then goes on to mention he's hated bottled water, and sometimes he moves in the clutch, wearing expensive Loubitons to take life head-on. The rapper challenges the listener to raise their bar, and he claims he's got an attitude that neo-nazis would want to firebomb. Finally, he talks about his confidence around women and how he is as impressive as an emperor in their eyes.


The second verse continues with the same themes of breaking stereotypes and not conforming to society's norms. He makes tongue-in-cheek use of common phrases and sayings ("light in my loafers"), taking on the role of a mentor and leader. He uses humor and a playful attitude to talk about standing out in a crowd, being unique, and not just blindly following the latest trend.


Line by Line Meaning

Yoyoyoyoyo
An exclamation to draw attention and establish a playful, upbeat tone


Yo ayo. wuut
A greeting followed by the recurring question of what's happening or what's going on


Wut it is? Wut is up? Wut is wut?
Repetition of the same question, inquiring about the current situation, status, and reality


Wut it do? Wut it don't?
Another set of inquiries about the nature of a situation, its purpose and limitations


Came through in the clutch, stomping like i’m up in Loubitons
Arriving in a critical moment, wearing luxury shoes, implying confidence and success


Boys they wanna paint me like I'm canvas to do sumi on
Attracting attention and admiration from young men with artistic aspirations


I hate bottled water but whatever I’m pouring Evian
Showing some disdain for commercial products but still enjoying them, using it as a metaphor for his attitude towards mainstream music culture


I’m the kind of john closet dudes wanna go steady on
Being attractive and sought after by closeted gay men who want a committed relationship


Toss my gems up, raise the bar. Yung Phenomenon
Throwing his valuable ideas into the air to improve the standards, using a nickname that suggests a young and promising talent


I make a neo-nazi kamikaze wanna firebomb
Being so provocative and original that even someone who hates him wants to make a statement by attacking him


I’m da bomb diggity. Got ya moms feelin me
Being extremely cool and desirable, to the point of attracting the attention of other people's mothers


Tell ya man chill on me. Hang loose like literally
Asking someone's partner to relax and not be jealous, while also using a slang term to suggest a relaxed attitude


I'm getting light in my loafers
Becoming more and more comfortable with his homosexuality or femininity


And I stay getting life til life’s over
Enjoying and living life to the fullest, despite the challenges


I’m butter like cocoa
Being smooth, rich, and appealing, using a simile that suggests a sensual and indulgent experience


L O L O L O L I’m loco
A playful repetition of laughing out loud, followed by a slang term for crazy, establishing a humorous and confident tone


I feel like I might be such sick rapper
Expressing a sense of doubt about his own abilities as a rapper, while also suggesting that he is a talented one


People used to say I was articulate and dapper, so I
Recalling a time when he was praised for his eloquence and style, and using it as motivation to keep performing


Started hugging trees and acting like a bastard
Changing his behavior and attitude deliberately, to show a different side of himself


Just to show them who’s the new master
Asserting his dominance and originality over his critics or rivals


Dumb ones thinking I'm from the bush
Being underestimated and stereotyped by people who don't know him well, and using it to his advantage


I hit em with a hee and I make em all shush
Reacting to negative comments or doubts with a dismissive, sassy sound, and silencing his opponents


I’m black and I’m proud and my swag pack loud like
Asserting his identity as a black person and celebrating his style, comparing it to a popular brand of cigars and cannabis


Vanilla swisher with bubblegum kush
Mentioning a popular flavor combination in drug culture, while also using a metaphor for his unique blend of flavors in his music


Fantastic since Scholastic amongst dudes stiff like Mattel
Being impressive and creative since his school days, while also criticizing his peers for being generic and inflexible


Carbon copys look so plastic talking bout let's keep it real
Mocking people who try to imitate him or other artists, and using it to speak about themes of authenticity and originality


I need a sharp fade baby line me up. Time to step your cookies up
Asking for a good haircut and suggesting that someone should improve their skills, and using cookies as a metaphor for something that needs more substance or flavor


You ain't giving it enough. I need my Oreo’s double stuffed
Critiquing someone for not putting enough effort or passion into something, and using a popular snack as a humorous reference point


Ukrainian cutie –he really wanna cuddle
Describing a romantic or sexual encounter with an attractive Ukrainian person


The fever in his eyes. He wanna suckle on my muscle
Painting a vivid and sensual image of a person who desires him sexually


He wanna burst my bubble and see what’s up in my jungle
Using a metaphor for someone who wants to challenge or explore his personal life, including his sexuality or creativity


A Christopher Colombo fumble’s how that cookie crumbled
Making a pun based on the explorer's name, and using it to describe a mistake or a failure


This yuppie’s talking blah blah. He wants to Bink my Jar Jar
Mocking a young urban professional who talks too much and still likes childish things, and using Star Wars references to establish his own pop culture credentials


He’s twinked out. I’m like nuh uh. I'm laughing at em like haha
Making fun of someone who is acting overly effeminate or flamboyant, and expressing his amusement in a casual way


I’m an emperor. Wanna see me in my new clothes?
Declaring his power and influence, while also referencing the classic fable of the emperor's new clothes to suggest the importance of authenticity and honesty


Mother of the house. Care to see me in a new pose?
Describing himself as a leader and authority figure in his artistic circle, while also inviting people to appreciate his style and creativity


Rolling up a personal and chomping on a mango
Preparing a joint for personal use, and enjoying a piece of exotic fruit, suggesting a laid-back and luxurious lifestyle


Whiskey in my cup, posing like i’m in a manga
Drinking an alcoholic beverage and striking a dramatic pose, referencing Japanese comics and animation


I'm a black Ken doll, a number 2 pencil
Using two common objects as symbols for his identity, and suggesting that he is a cool, stylish, and versatile person


Freshmaker like Mentos. Let me be your mentor
Promoting himself as a source of wisdom and inspiration, while also referencing a popular brand of mints


Aries, Leo rising. Nasty with the timing
Naming his astrological signs, and using them to describe his personality and sense of humor


I see a goonie vibing. I be like "hi man"
Noticing someone who looks tough, and greeting him in a friendly and respectful way, using slang terms


Native to the island. Fantasies realizing
Identifying with his roots and upbringing, and expressing a sense of wonder, hope, and ambition


I see a hater hating and I be like "goodbye fam"
Recognizing someone who dislikes him, and dismissing them in a casual and humorous way, using slang terms




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kinkane5566

@@garrettlee8864 Fail. This is not sampling. If you knew music, and particularly hip hop, sampling is taking an exact piece of another song's recording and replaying it in your own song at the same or faster/slower rate of play and/or higher or lower level of volume at the same or different layer (background, foreground etc).


Even if the definition expanded further than that, it would never expand to the point where it included what Macklemore did with regards to this song. None of this song is actually a part of Macklemore's as far as a piece of this one playing back in Thrift Shop. Macklemore basically used certain pieces of this song and replicated them slightly differently and used them in slightly different parts of the structure.


What Macklemore did I believe takes more talent than simply using a "sample" but it's also less ethical and more "dirty" since Le1f was given neither credit, nor monetary compensation for this as is conversely almost always the case with samples - and if not, generally the original artists sue afterwards (an example is Enigma - Return to Innocence and the aboriginal/native Taiwanese artist suing as a result of Enigma first, without permission using it as a sample and also refraining from giving credit to them (at least initially).


Talent points are subtracted however when it becomes obvious that Macklemore didn't come up with his own sh_t and straight ripped this one off. As another person commented here, Macklemore even says "Wut Wut..Wut...Wut Wut...Wut". It's like, for some unknown and illogical reason Macklemore was even trying to rub it in that he did all of this. Crazy. Regardless, I like both versions and begrudgingly I prefer Macklemore's over this one, HOWEVER, I am very surprised that I like this one as much as I do. It gives credit to this artist in not only how good and catchy this song it, but also that Macklemore liked it so much that he effectively copied it AND that the copy was so successful.



All comments from YouTube:

@Squatta

Le1f sitting on the greased up white guy in a Pikachu mask is one of the best things

@jethrojangles9541

+MediocrexGenerica It is... among those things which are the best

@mhr8727

Another fustrated little troll still in the closet and prisoner of his poor empty brain :D

@asdf-wf9dz

Kidd I think she was asking "Is the black guy gay" or something like that lol

@adubenion

#mood

@archer9855

8 years later and I still wanna know who that white body belongs to. What is the man's NAME

@benjaminfenn3700

this should be engraved in one of those golden records we send into space for aliens

@b.peterson7000

good theme for potential playlist

@_sherrila

Eight years later and I still want that damned poncho.

@Nina513

I can honestly look back in retrospect and confidently say that this was ahead of its time.
Le1f SERVED, period. πŸ”₯

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