ELEMENT
Pop Smoke Lyrics


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I might just hit it raw, hol' on
That's not my element
I like dark skins, love her melanin
Huh, Christian Louboutin, when I'm steppin' in
Thirty bottles of Azul, tell 'em send 'em in
I had the Lambo', switched to the 'Rari
I'm a gangsta, but I like to party
Pop a Perky, go retarded
I'm a Brooklyn nigga, I'm cold-hearted

That's why I like the bad gyal (whoa), like RiRi (Ri)
Every time she see me, she wanna eat me (hol' on)
I soar like Justin Bieber, please believe me
I said, "Wow, I'm on the TV"
I can't fuck with broke bitches, they be creepy
She be actin' up, she always tryna leave me
But she a bad gyal, and she freaky
I have her hangin' off the rod like she Mimi
I never hit a bitch more than once 'cause they be leeches
But her pussy good, it taste like peaches
But she can have it, I don't need it
I'd rather have my money green like kiwi
I don't talk to niggas, 'cause they be cappin'
Disrespect me and see what happen
I will make a call for war, start snappin' (rrr)
Bullets blastin', all the opps mad, that I lapped 'em
He said, "We're stackin', nothin' but my money"
'Member my pockets flat, now they chunky
I ain't a pretty boy, but I ain't ugly
And I'll take your bitch in a second
If she a real one then I'll protect it
Traded the AP, told my jeweler, "Patek it"
And it's all VVS and flower settings

I might just hit it raw, hol' on
That's not my element
I like dark skins, love her melanin
Huh, Christian Louboutin, when I'm steppin' in
Thirty bottles of Azul, tell 'em send 'em in
I had the Lambo', switched to the 'Rari
I'm a gangsta, but I like to party
Pop a Perky, go retarded
I'm a Brooklyn nigga, I'm cold-hearted





(Yoz, what you tellin' me? Yoz, what you tellin' me?)
(Yoz, what you tellin' me? Yoz, what you tellin' me?)

Overall Meaning

In "Element," Pop Smoke discusses his preferences in women and his luxurious lifestyle. He opens the song with the line "I might just hit it raw, hol' on, that's not my element," indicating that he prefers to practice safe sex, but this does not define him. The rapper then goes on to express his preference for dark-skinned women, admiring their melanin. He also boasts about wearing Christian Louboutin shoes, a luxury brand known for its signature red soles. Pop Smoke mentions his love for tequila, specifically Azul, stating that he orders thirty bottles at a time.


Pop Smoke also touches on his status as a rising star in the music industry, comparing himself to Justin Bieber and expressing amazement that he has made it to TV. He describes his preference for women with money, as he does not want to associate with "broke bitches." However, he acknowledges that these women can be clingy, and he prefers not to engage with them more than once.


As the song progresses, Pop Smoke highlights his gangsta persona, claiming that he is "cold-hearted" and will not hesitate to retaliate against disrespect. He concludes by reiterating his love for dark-skinned women, Christian Louboutin shoes, and tequila. Overall, "Element" showcases Pop Smoke's persona as a luxurious gangsta who has no time for those who disrespect him.


Line by Line Meaning

I might just hit it raw, hol' on
I may engage in unprotected sex, but that goes against my usual behavior


That's not my element
Engaging in risky sexual behavior is not a comfortable or normal situation for me


I like dark skins, love her melanin
I am physically attracted to dark-skinned women and value their melanin


Huh, Christian Louboutin, when I'm steppin' in
I wear high-end designer shoes, like Christian Louboutin, when I am out in public


Thirty bottles of Azul, tell 'em send 'em in
I order large amounts of expensive liquor, like Azul, when I am partying


I had the Lambo', switched to the 'Rari
I used to have a Lamborghini, but I changed to a Ferrari


I'm a gangsta, but I like to party
Although I identify as a gangster, I still enjoy having a good time and partying


Pop a Perky, go retarded
I take the drug Percocet and become intoxicated to the point of retardation


I'm a Brooklyn nigga, I'm cold-hearted
As a resident of Brooklyn, I behave in an unsympathetic, unemotional manner


That's why I like the bad gyal (whoa), like RiRi (Ri)
I am drawn to women who are considered 'bad' or rebellious, like Rihanna


Every time she see me, she wanna eat me (hol' on)
Women are sexually attracted to me and want to be intimate with me frequently


I soar like Justin Bieber, please believe me
I am successful and admired, like singer Justin Bieber


I said, "Wow, I'm on the TV"
I expressed surprise at seeing myself on television


I can't fuck with broke bitches, they be creepy
I am not interested in engaging with women who do not have money, as they can act desperate or clingy


She be actin' up, she always tryna leave me
The woman I am involved with behaves erratically and frequently tries to end our relationship


But she a bad gyal, and she freaky
Despite her behavior, I am still attracted to this 'bad' and sexually adventurous woman


I have her hangin' off the rod like she Mimi
During sexual activity, I have put her in a position similar to the character Mimi from the musical Rent


I never hit a bitch more than once 'cause they be leeches
I do not engage in long-term relationships with women because they tend to take advantage of me


But her pussy good, it taste like peaches
Although I do not have a long-term relationship with this woman, I find her sexual appeal enjoyable


But she can have it, I don't need it
I do not feel emotionally attached to this woman or any women in general


I'd rather have my money green like kiwi
I value money and prefer it to be plentiful, like the green color of a kiwi fruit


I don't talk to niggas, 'cause they be cappin'
I do not converse with men because they tend to lie or deceive me


Disrespect me and see what happen
If someone disrespects me, I will react with force or aggression


I will make a call for war, start snappin' (rrr)
If necessary, I am willing to take violent and aggressive actions, like starting a war


Bullets blastin', all the opps mad, that I lapped 'em
I am involved in gang warfare and have successfully defeated my opponents


He said, "We're stackin', nothin' but my money"
A person I interacted with bragged about their wealth and how they prioritize earning money


'Member my pockets flat, now they chunky
I used to have little to no money, but now I have accumulated significant wealth


I ain't a pretty boy, but I ain't ugly
I do not consider myself physically attractive, but I am also not unappealing


And I'll take your bitch in a second
If given the opportunity, I would take someone else's significant other and engage in sexual activity with them


If she a real one then I'll protect it
If the woman I am involved with is loyal and trustworthy, I will defend her


Traded the AP, told my jeweler, "Patek it"
I switched from wearing an Audemars Piguet watch to requesting that my jeweler provide me with a Patek Philippe watch


And it's all VVS and flower settings
My new watch is adorned with VVS diamonds and has decorative flower accents


Yoz, what you tellin' me? Yoz, what you tellin' me?
Unknown; possibly a reference to a person named Yoz and asking them a question




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bashar Barakah Jackson, Yosief Tafari

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@fuckuwhoress

I loved that he praised Dark skin women in an industry that revolves around colorism. I’m so sad we lost a king

@fuckuwhoress

@shut up that is only a select hand few, however looking at the majority's music videos, who gets to make it to the top (for women particularly) , and who is on the arms of these rappers, there is a very clear trend

@fuckuwhoress

@shut up even if you named more, that is still not the majority. Even when it comes to adding darker toned women in videos, most of the time they are not selected as the lead and/or you only see their back side hardly ever see them faced on.

@fuckuwhoress

@shut up Kodak was very upfront with his, but he unfortunately is not the only , nor the first, and won't be the last colorist in the entertainment industry

@fuckuwhoress

@zan zy now where did I say killing anyone is okay? I'm also not a woman, but that's neither here nor there. I praised something positive about someone because while they are no longer on this earth, they can not defend themselves. I address all African Americans as kings and queens, but let it be know that you do not have to be African American to be dark skin, so idk why you're bringing up black women specifically lmao now that's flawed logic

@jason5409

It's just a dumb lyric calm down

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@XeProxxyHD220

“I ain’t a pretty boy, but I ain’t ugly” I felt that

@XeProxxyHD220

Big SHAQ no lol makes you sound desperate

@XeProxxyHD220

Big SHAQ or over confident and a lot of females don’t like that

@user-bv4uz9yf3l

I was searching for this comment this my fav part😭😭

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