Frasqueri recorded her first song, "Destiny", in 2010, and released it under the name of Wavy Spice on her SoundCloud and her YouTube channel in mid-2012. It was largely autobiographical and gained modest popularity. Subsequently, she released her second track, "Bitch I'm Posh". The track went viral, and as of December 2017, received 110,000 plays on Soundcloud. Frasqueri then released YAYA, which was a commentary of perceptions of colonial history. Frasqueri continued to release singles, such as Dragons, a Game of Thrones inspired piece, Honeysuckle, and Vicki Gotti until changing her moniker to Princess Nokia. She released her mixtape, 1992, on Soundcloud. She also began touring.
Frasqueri was praised for her feminism, especially after confronting a man yelling racial slurs on a subway train. She also founded the Smart Girls Club, a podcast where she discusses healthy living and "urban feminism".
Frasqueri claims Princess Nokia is an alter ego, which she introduced with the track "Nokia". She released an album named Metallic Butterfly on May 12, 2014, and was debuted on Vice and Soundcloud.
On September 8, 2017, she released her debut studio album, 1992 Deluxe, which was an expanded version of her 2016 mixtape, 1992. It peaked at number 25 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart. NME listed it as the 32nd best album of 2017.
Nokia also has debuted a new radio show on Apple's Beats 1 Radio on February 18, 2018. She has a total of 6 episodes labeled, "The Voices in My Head with Princess Nokia."
Goth Kid
Princess Nokia Lyrics
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Even when I'm not in black
Gothic is the pain you feel and not the clothes that's on your back
Don't give a fuck about the fun you make of me
I'm not the type to play your role so get the fuck away from me
You make me sick
And all I was was just a kid who picked a [?] and all I did
And go and make me feel like shit
You have no clue to how I live
To foster care, abused as kids
Playing under my desk, a comic book in my bed
I got fuck with Emily Strange
And I got pins in my bag
I'm Wednesday Adams to you basic ass hoes
Marilyn Manson to you corny ass bros
I was sleeping in the cemetery
Kinda cute, a little scary
Goth as fuck
A little Carrie
You don't know shit about me
You go assume and doubt me
I'm just like Ginger Foutley
The world was born of innies
And I was born an outie
You gonna see a side of me that you've never seen
My mind is kinda sick, and my jokes a little mean
Just a little gorey, like a bloody fucking spleen
I been hanging out with prostitutes and fiends
I'm goth as fuck, even when I'm not in black
Gothic is the pain you feel and not the clothes that's on your back
And I don't give a fuck about the fun you make of me
I'm not the type to play your role
So get the fuck away from me
You make me sick
And all I was was just a kid who picked a [fight?] and all I did
And go and make me feel like shit
I swear to god
You have no clue to how I live
To foster care, abused as kids
I just landed from another planet
And I think it's time to start the madness
Stupid hungry boy I'm famished
Take a plate of food, if moms is asking
I'm in the project chilling with my boys
I'm talking grown ass men who play with toys
Mom's asleep don't make a noise
Extracurriculars is having sex and smoking weed
Stealing clothes and climbing trees
Hustling kids and buying peas
Duane Reade, stole the triple C's
Tripping hard I try to breathe
Tripping hard I go to sleep
It's a dirty game, and I'm nobody's fool
I'd rather be myself, pretend I'm fucking cool
I'd rather be at home, than party where there's hate
People making fun of me while smiling in my face
I'm a nice kid
In the world [?]
Got the knapsack, and a fat sack
Said I'm gonna quit today
Ha ha, fat chance
And at first glance, I'm so small and cute
Haven't seen me puking drunk, on my own shoes
I'm a big slob, I got a big job
I know who I am
I'm a real hug
I'm goth as fuck, even when I'm not in black
Gothic is the pain you feel and not the clothes that's on your back
And I don't give a fuck about the fun you make of me
I'm not the type to play your role
So get the fuck away from me
You make me sick
And all I was was just a kid who picked a [?] and all I did
And go and make me feel like shit
I swear to god
You have no clue to how I live
To foster care, abused as kids
Yellow cab, yellow bag
Little sad, copped a bag and took a drag
Dwelling on the things I had
Things I lost, paid the cost
Acting stupid now I'm tossed
I didn't mean to be mean or act obscene
I know you've had enough of me
Don't blame you every time you run away from me
A monster, see?
A monster I've come to be
I'm a bad kid
Fucking rancid
Burn like acid, Manson, Charlie
I am the class clown, everybody's favorite asshole
Unreliable, plagiarized, I am liable
It's undeniable
Maniacal, I really am
Manipulative, all my teachers are frustrated
Princess Nokia’s song Goth Kid is an anthem for those struggling with their identity and individuality. The lyrics convey the pain and alienation that some individuals feel and how they compensate with their appearance and lifestyle choices. The line "I'm goth as fuck, even when I'm not in black, Gothic is the pain you feel and not the clothes that's on your back," illustrates the idea that being "goth" is not about wearing black clothes, but rather a way of dealing with one's emotions and identity. The song is a statement that one should not apologize for who they are or conform to societal norms.
The song is a perfect example of Princess Nokia's unique style, blending elements of punk, rap and rock music. It presents the artist as an outcast who turns to goth culture to cope with the emotional pain of her past experiences. The lyrics mention being abused in foster care and being misunderstood by everyone in her life, including teachers, friends and even family. By identifying with the goth subculture and embracing their unconventional image and attitude, Princess Nokia finds a way to express her pain and feel a sense of belonging.
Overall, the song is about asserting oneself and reclaiming one's personal identity, in spite of societal norms and standards. It encourages listeners to be themselves and not feel pressured to fit into a particular category or mold.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm goth as fuck
I identify strongly with goth culture
Even when I'm not in black
My goth identity isn't tied to the color black
Gothic is the pain you feel and not the clothes that's on your back
Being goth is about experiencing a particular emotional and psychological state, rather than dressing a certain way
Don't give a fuck about the fun you make of me
I don't care if others make fun of me for being goth
I'm not the type to play your role so get the fuck away from me
I won't conform to others' expectations of how I should act or look, and I want them to leave me alone
You make me sick
Others' negative opinions of me are hurtful and frustrating
And all I was was just a kid who picked a [?] and all I did
I was just a regular kid who had hobbies and interests
And go and make me feel like shit
Others' negative opinions of me have made me feel bad about myself
I swear to god
I'm serious about what I'm saying
You have no clue to how I live
Others don't understand my experiences or perspective
To foster care, abused as kids
I grew up in the foster care system and experienced abuse
Playing under my desk, a comic book in my bed
As a kid, I loved reading comic books and using my imagination
I got fuck with Emily Strange
I liked the character Emily Strange, who is often associated with gothic fashion and culture
And I got pins in my bag
I carry goth accessories, such as pins, with me
I'm Wednesday Adams to you basic ass hoes
I relate to the character Wednesday Adams, who is often associated with gothic culture, and don't care if others view me as basic or uncool
Marilyn Manson to you corny ass bros
I like musician Marilyn Manson, who is often associated with gothic culture, and don't care if others view me as corny or uncool
I was sleeping in the cemetery
I spent time in a cemetery, which is often associated with gothic culture
Kinda cute, a little scary
I find the juxtaposition of cuteness and scariness appealing
A little Carrie
I relate to the character Carrie, who is often associated with gothic culture
You don't know shit about me
Others don't understand my experiences or perspective
You go assume and doubt me
Others make assumptions about me without really knowing me
My mind is kinda sick, and my jokes a little mean
I have a dark sense of humor and some mental health struggles
Just a little gorey, like a bloody fucking spleen
My sense of humor can be macabre and gruesome
I been hanging out with prostitutes and fiends
I've spent time with people who are marginalized and judged by mainstream society
And I don't give a fuck about the fun you make of me
I don't care if others make fun of me for being goth
You gonna see a side of me that you've never seen
Others haven't seen all aspects of my personality
Just landed from another planet
I feel disconnected from mainstream culture and norms
Stupid hungry boy I'm famished
I'm feeling very hungry and need to eat
Take a plate of food, if moms is asking
I'm offering others to have some food if my mom asks
I'm in the project chilling with my boys
I'm hanging out with my friends in a low-income housing project
I'm talking grown ass men who play with toys
My friends are adults who still enjoy playing with toys
Extracurriculars is having sex and smoking weed
My hobbies and interests include sex and smoking weed
Stealing clothes and climbing trees
I like to climb trees and steal clothes (perhaps as a form of rebellion)
Hustling kids and buying peas
I'm involved with small-time drug dealing (buying and selling peas, a slang term for pills)
Duane Reade, stole the triple C's
I shoplifted Triple C's (a type of cough medicine) from the store Duane Reade
Tripping hard I try to breathe
I've taken too much of a drug and am feeling overwhelmed
It's a dirty game, and I'm nobody's fool
I understand the dangers and risks of the activities I'm involved in
I'd rather be myself, pretend I'm fucking cool
I'd rather be true to myself than pretend to be cool in others' eyes
I'd rather be at home, than party where there's hate
I prefer staying home to being in a social setting where people dislike me
People making fun of me while smiling in my face
Others are two-faced and make fun of me even when acting friendly
In the world [?]
Unclear without more context
Got the knapsack, and a fat sack
I have a backpack and a lot of drugs
Said I'm gonna quit today, ha ha, fat chance
I've tried to quit using drugs, but realistically don't think it will happen anytime soon
And at first glance, I'm so small and cute
At first sight, people may underestimate me because of my appearance
Haven't seen me puking drunk, on my own shoes
Others don't know the less favorable aspects of my experiences and lifestyle
I'm a big slob, I got a big job
I have a significant responsibility (perhaps related to dealing drugs) despite not being very organized
I know who I am
I have a clear sense of self
I'm a real hug
Unclear without more context
Little sad, copped a bag and took a drag
I'm feeling a bit down and have started smoking weed
Dwelling on the things I had
I'm reflecting on what I've lost and things that have changed
Things I lost, paid the cost
I've lost things (perhaps related to drug use) and had to deal with the consequences
Acting stupid now I'm tossed
I'm feeling the effects of drugs and am acting foolishly
I didn't mean to be mean or act obscene
I didn't act intentionally mean or vulgar
I know you've had enough of me
I understand if others are tired of my behavior or presence
Don't blame you every time you run away from me
I understand if others want to avoid me and don't blame them for it
A monster, see?
I'm acknowledging that others may view me as a monster or dangerous
A monster I've come to be
I've realized that I've become somewhat of a monster or danger to myself or others
I'm a bad kid
I've made some poor choices and acted badly
Fucking rancid
I'm unpleasant or disgusting
Burn like acid, Manson, Charlie
I can be intense and make others uncomfortable, similar to notorious figures like Charles Manson and Marilyn Manson
I am the class clown, everybody's favorite asshole
I act out to get attention and am well-liked despite my negative behavior
Unreliable, plagiarized, I am liable
I'm not reliable and have copied others' work (perhaps related to school)
It's undeniable
My behavior and actions are clear and obvious
Maniacal, I really am
I'm often unpredictable and behave erratically
Manipulative, all my teachers are frustrated
I often try to manipulate situations to my advantage, which has frustrated my teachers
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Written by: Destiny Nicole Frasqueri
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