Lean
Odd Future (OFWGKTA) Lyrics


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Oh shit, yea, shut up bitch
Bitch, bitch shut up
The fuck up, the fuck you talkin', shut the fuck up, bitch

If I was a dinosaur I would be a flexasaurus
Since you don't like what the fuck you heard, fast forward to the chorus
Hodgy Beats, Odd Future, Golf Wang nigga, but there's more of us
Coroner's out when they're killing the gorgeous
Diamond cut like what the fuck is flawless?
Tell the runner to go and get me some go
'Cause I'm bubblin' on you horrors
I'm such a mystery
Mystery is more quite than a hipster Prius takin' a trip to Egypt
Niggas claim to be scenic when I know they ain't seen shit
I see shit fuckin' seasick, rain showers is what I predict
My flow is like gymnastics, so
Beef flips, patty cakes, smoke a pound of dro for the algae taste
Say what up to my pinky, say hi to my index
Fuck all the hoes want middle finger, thumb take shots like a pentax
Bitch I kill 'em all, you could just write off they're death tax
Boxin' niggas out of the mic, punch lines, death match

I invented swag, fuck what these other niggas talkin' 'bout
Niggas wanna brag 'bout the shit that they lack
But the truth of the fact, it's all word of mouth
Talk a lot of crap, but ain't shit for sure
Bathin' Ape shit that I get for low
I don't pay much and I don't say much
But I still got a swag you should get to know
I flip a show, spend it on apparel
Spanish bitch tell me I look mucho dinero
Then she say she love me and I tell her I don't care ho
I'm in the fast lane with my foot on the pedal
Smash, I'm takin' off
Lot of niggas hate, but I shake 'em off
Put that hash in a bong, it'll make ya cough
And the purp's goin' down like the Lakers lost
Cause we them niggas, yea
Doper than the 80's, baby
Careful, I might snatch your bitch and turn her to a wavy lady
Scare 'em when I'm taking steps
Sorry bitch, I'm paper, chase
When I get where I am, I want my demands
With my nuts in my hand, like fuckin' bait

Yeah! Balls in my hand!




Monster cock! Odd Future Wolf Gang
Kill them all! Yea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Lean" by Odd Future featuring Hodgy Beats & Domo Genesis are a blend of rebellion, braggadocio, and abstract images. The first few lines of the song are derogatory towards women, and they set the tone for the song's aggression. In the following lines, Hodgy Beats proclaims himself as a "flexasaurus," a dinosaur that's all about being flexible and agile. He wants the listeners who don't like what they're hearing to fast forward to the chorus because there's more to come. He talks about his group, Odd Future, and how they're a force to be reckoned with. They see themselves as "gorgeous" and "diamond cut, like what the fuck is flawless?"


The line "mystery is more quite than a hipster Prius takin' a trip to Egypt" is a reference to the mystique that surrounds Hodgy Beats and Odd Future. They tend to keep a low profile and let their music and actions speak for themselves. He dismisses other rappers' claims that they've seen the world or experienced things he hasn't. In his eyes, they're seasick from everything they claim to have seen. Hodgy also flexes his lyrical abilities in the lines about gymnastics and his flow being able to make beef flips and patty cakes.


Domo Genesis takes over in the second part of the song and claims he invented swag. He mocks other rappers for bragging about things they lack and emphasizes the importance of actions speaking louder than words. Domo talks about his love for fashion, the money he spends on it, and his penchant for attracting women. He echoes Hodgy's earlier line about wanting his demands met and his nuts in his hand. The song ends on a note of triumph as they proclaim themselves "doper than the 80s."


Line by Line Meaning

Oh shit, yea, shut up bitch
Exclamation of frustration towards an unnamed person with the intent to silence them.


Bitch, bitch shut up
Reiteration of the previous statement, commanding the person to keep quiet.


The fuck up, the fuck you talkin', shut the fuck up, bitch
Increasingly aggressive demand for the person to stop speaking.


If I was a dinosaur I would be a flexasaurus
Hypothetical scenario where the artist imagines themselves as an impressively flexible dinosaur.


Since you don't like what the fuck you heard, fast forward to the chorus
Suggesting that if the listener dislikes the current content, they should skip ahead to the chorus for a different experience.


Hodgy Beats, Odd Future, Golf Wang nigga, but there's more of us
Listing members of the group Odd Future and noting that there are even more members than those mentioned.


Coroner's out when they're killing the gorgeous
Wordplay referencing both the removal of dead bodies and the beauty of those being killed, suggesting that the group is dangerous and deadly.


Diamond cut like what the fuck is flawless?
Comparing the precision of the artist's rhymes to the perfection of a diamond.


Tell the runner to go and get me some go
Asking someone to bring the artist a mind-altering substance (likely marijuana).


'Cause I'm bubblin' on you horrors
The artist is becoming increasingly high, causing them to bubble and react in various ways.


I'm such a mystery
Referencing the enigmatic nature of the singer.


Mystery is more quite than a hipster Prius takin' a trip to Egypt
Implying that the artist is even more mysterious than a silent Prius car or an exotic trip to Egypt.


Niggas claim to be scenic when I know they ain't seen shit
Saying that others claim to have experienced interesting things, but the singer knows they are lying.


I see shit fuckin' seasick, rain showers is what I predict
The singer's vision is distorted and they predict rain (likely a metaphor for negative events) on the horizon.


My flow is like gymnastics, so
Comparing the fluidity and grace of the singer's rap flow to gymnastics.


Beef flips, patty cakes, smoke a pound of dro for the algae taste
Referencing different methods of cooking meat, and the artist's experience of smoking so much marijuana they can taste algae (likely a negative experience).


Say what up to my pinky, say hi to my index
Addressing his fingers as if they are alive, saying hello.


Fuck all the hoes want middle finger, thumb take shots like a pentax
Suggesting that the singer is flipping off all women and taking photos with his fingers (a reference to the Pentax camera brand).


Bitch I kill 'em all, you could just write off they're death tax
Claiming to have defeated all of his rivals and telling the listener they can write it off as a 'death tax' (a joke reference to the estate tax).


Boxin' niggas out of the mic, punch lines, death match
Metaphorically fighting others in a rap battle, using his punch lines as weapons to 'knock out' the competition.


I invented swag, fuck what these other niggas talkin' 'bout
Claiming to have originated the concept of 'swag', or a cool, fashionable persona.


Niggas wanna brag 'bout the shit that they lack
Others talk boastfully about things they don't actually possess or experience.


But the truth of the fact, it's all word of mouth
Suggesting that what others claim about themselves cannot be proven.


Bathin' Ape shit that I get for low
Referring to cheap purchases of expensive Bathing Ape brand clothing.


I don't pay much and I don't say much
The singer is frugal and quiet in their actions.


But I still got a swag you should get to know
Despite not being flashy, the singer still possesses that cool, fashionable persona.


I flip a show, spend it on apparel
Earning money through performing and spending it on clothing.


Spanish bitch tell me I look mucho dinero
A Spanish-speaking woman compliments the artist's appearance and suggests they appear wealthy.


Then she say she love me and I tell her I don't care ho
The woman expresses affection for him, but the artist isn't interested and dismisses her.


I'm in the fast lane with my foot on the pedal
Living life at a quick pace and with great intensity.


Smash, I'm takin' off
Continuing the metaphor for speed, the singer is rapidly accelerating.


Lot of niggas hate, but I shake 'em off
Despite facing opposition or hate, the artist is able to ignore it and move on.


Put that hash in a bong, it'll make ya cough
Suggesting that smoking hash using a water pipe (bong) will cause coughing.


And the purp's goin' down like the Lakers lost
Perhaps referencing the purple color of the marijuana, and drawing a comparison to a loss by the LA Lakers basketball team.


Cause we them niggas, yea
Affirmation that the singer and their group are special, important, and skilled.


Doper than the 80's, baby
Comparing their awesomeness to the 1980s, which is often idealized as a decade of greatness.


Careful, I might snatch your bitch and turn her to a wavy lady
Expressing the ability to seduce someone else's partner and turn them into a cool, stylish person.


Scare 'em when I'm taking steps
Having the power to intimidate others simply by walking or moving.


Sorry bitch, I'm paper, chase
Referring to the pursuit of money and the priority it takes in their life at the expense of other things or people.


When I get where I am, I want my demands
Desiring power and control once the artist achieves their goals.


With my nuts in my hand, like fuckin' bait
The artist holds their own power (perhaps symbolized by male genitalia) and is ready to wield it as a lure or weapon.


Yeah! Balls in my hand!
Reiteration of the previous line for emphasis.


Monster cock! Odd Future Wolf Gang
A crude expression of the singer's masculinity, followed by the name of the group they belong to.


Kill them all! Yea
A command to defeat or dominate anyone who opposes them or their group.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOMINIQUE COLE, GERARD LONG, VYRON TURNER

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