Melanin
R.A.E Lyrics
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Keisha throwing a party bro
Obi coming through you tryin slide
Hell yeah i'm down
Fuck all the bullshit
Drop the location
Regular real niggas coming through
On GOD
The opening line "But what do I know anyway" sets the tone for R.A.E's "Melanin". It is a reflection of the feeling of being misunderstood in a world that often marginalises people of colour. The following lines lead to R.A.E receiving an invitation to Keisha's party. She agrees to attend with conviction, knowing that she will be among like-minded people with whom she can connect.
The verses ride over a trap-style beat and describe the atmosphere of the party with lines like "Obi coming through, you trying to slide" that capture the energy of the event. This is juxtaposed with lines like "Fuck all the bullshit" which show a bold and uncompromising attitude. The slogan “On GOD,” is repeated to express her certainty in the scene.
The overall message is an assertive and commanding call to action. It encourages people of colour to come together and celebrate one another's strength, beauty and resilience in the face of oppression. R.A.E.'s "Melanin" is a testament to the power of unity in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Shawty really fine me be no know
I don't even know how I got such a beautiful girl
(Me be no know)
I just can't explain it
I took a quick jet
I immediately flew to her when I saw her
Fly straight to Paris
I went to her place in Paris
I take her to my Condo
I took her to my luxurious apartment
(Paris Paris ginger me)
I was so excited to see her in Paris
Melanin girl
She has beautiful dark skin
She fine die
She is stunning
Big back
She has a curvy butt
I bought her some Lion D'OR
I got her some expensive jewelry
(Lion D'OR)
It was really fancy
Body straight
Her body is perfectly shaped
No braids
She has straight hair
Bone straight
Her hair is perfectly straight
I really really bought those
I spent a lot of money on her
(Quiii)
It was worth it
Big boys
We don't talk
Don't talk
We take action
Just act man
We don't waste time
(Like me)
I'm just like that
Rich or poor
We all chase after women
(Oh yeah)
It's just a fact
She got pretty lips
Her lips are beautiful
She rubbed lip gloss
She put on some shiny lip product
(Splendid)
It looked amazing
Right girl, man
The perfect girl for me
No play
I'm serious
No cap
I'm not lying
If I had to do it again
I would do the same thing
I always gotta pay
I know it's worth it
Man, I bought a couple bags
I spent a lot of money
Then she's looking my face
She is checking my reaction
She's asking what's the plan
She wants to know what's next
Then I had to back down
I had to slow things down
Brought a lot of girls
I've been with many women
Just chill, ask
Relax and talk to them
Rolls Royce parked
My car is out front
Lambo parked
I have another car too
Bad girl climb
A naughty girl is next to me
Sitting beside
She's right here with me
(Grrr)
She's sexy and wild
WHOA
Wow!
I'm back and I roll the dice
I'm taking chances again
Brought her to the back
We went to a more private place
Trigger straight
I know what I want
(Like sniper)
I don't miss
No miss guy
I never fail
Copy that
I understand
Roll am twice
Let's take another chance
Just play nice
Be cool about it
CAMEROON GUY
Referring to himself
Roll and just shake
Let loose and have fun
No pause now
Don't stop yet
Shawty really fine Ah
This girl is really beautiful
Me be no know oh yea
I just can't explain it
If I had to…
If I had to do it all over again
If I had to…
If I had to do it all over again
Yeah
The end
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Written by: Byron Mayfield, Casey Smith
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