Fuck Swag
Rittz Lyrics


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This is what I believe he says, too lazy to correct line-by-line...:
"Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Swag

15's in the back of the Dodge
Out the garage
And my homies riding with me and the battery charged
I talk about the clientele and tell 'em they won't be off
I'm off Atlanta representers and we're given the yonk
And be, better this car's and the swap in the squad
They think they swaggin' but they lame as fuck, we laugh at these boys
Uncontrollably, like we just hit the gravity bong
Half of these rappers too wack to be even rappin' at all
Tryin' to dress up like a widow hopin' that somebody notice 'em
Make me wanna strike and knock 'em down like they a bowling pin
Maybe I just hold an out of touch attitude is fuck that kids
If you don't like me go and watch some Nickelodeon, you lil' motherfucker
I'm over and I stick 'em up they say their YOLO go off and then provoke 'em
And it's time for me to tell the difference between a rapper and a singer
Of a rock and roll band, I don't think that shit's appropriate
Way too many rappers wanna look like Lenny Krevitz,
Personally I think these pussies get too many passes
Thrift store shopping with the shit your rockin
Looks lame and your music ain't neat the shit is average
And if that don't make you madder even better
I don't sweat on people talking shit about the way I look every day
Long hair, don't care, wear pair of Air Jordans
And I wear all black, no hook, Fuck Swag!

Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag

All these rappers wanna bite, like they don't know how to write
They constantly freestyle and think it's tight
Every time they say a line with a metaphor in it
They wanna pause, or laugh, or ad-lib
Fake swag, they just copy who they like
Tryin' to sound like Gucci, or Future, or Tunechi
These dudes need a lesson before they get behind a mic
Ain't nobody buying your records they buyin' in the hype
They was feeling me until they see that I'm white
Now they like "man he raps too fast,"
What you slow homie? You handicapped?
What you need a walker, a hearin' aid, or a fanny pad?
What you unhappy the cheddar's back, the "Manny Pac"
Of the rap game that can't relax
I'm 'bout to raise the bar and they can't adapt, the cameras flash
Cause they see a STAR when I walk in the room!
North side, Atlanta rap, I bet you wanna walk in my shoes
It's funny that I'm hot,
Last year I was just cool, when you?
You was too official
Wear the shoe that fits you,
Tied yo' dick in skinny jeans, take your Louie belt and whip you
The clientele will strip you of your jewelry, would take a pic
And post the shit on Instagram now suck a dick
You bitch you lookin' real dumb,
Still slum, I don't pleasant hear them
Bumping Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf 'cause I don't feel punk
Rappers with no skills come and witness me, I killed them
You fuckin' with me, I'm the real one, Fuck Swag!

Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag
Fuck swag

Overall Meaning

In Rittz's song "Fuck Swag," the artist reflects on the state of the rap industry and takes aim at rappers who focus on flashy style rather than skillful lyricism. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "Fuck Swag," with emphasis on the contempt and frustration behind those words. In the verses, Rittz raps about the importance of authenticity and substance in hip-hop, calling out the imitation and posturing that he sees in some artists. He also references his own journey as a white rapper, acknowledging the challenges and criticism he has faced while asserting his worth in the genre. Overall, the song's message is a rejection of superficiality and a celebration of genuine talent and artistry.


One interesting fact about "Fuck Swag" is that it appears on Rittz's debut album, "The Life and Times of Jonny Valiant," which was released in 2013. The album was well-received critically and helped to establish Rittz as a force in the underground rap scene. Another fact is that the beat for the song was produced by Kato, a frequent collaborator with Rittz who has also worked with artists like Jarren Benton and Hopsin. The track features scratches by DJ Burn One, another member of Rittz's creative team.


A third interesting fact is that the song's lyrics reflect some of the ongoing debates and criticisms within hip-hop regarding authenticity and commercialism. Rittz's anti-swag stance aligns with the sentiments expressed by many fans and critics who are disillusioned with the mainstream rap industry's focus on image and branding over musical substance. However, some might argue that Rittz's lyrics risk coming across as elitist or exclusionary, especially given the racial dynamics of the genre and the ways in which certain styles and aesthetics have been historically associated with different communities.


Line by Line Meaning

Fuck swag
Rejecting the prevalent fashion and style in the hip-hop industry


15's in the back of the Dodge
His car is customized with high-quality audio equipment


Out the garage
Leaving his home to roam around the city in his car


And my homies riding with me and the battery charged
His friends are accompanying him on the ride and the car battery is fully charged


I talk about the clientele and tell 'em they won't be off
He advises his listeners to stay consistent with their music and not fall off


I'm off Atlanta representers and we're given the yonk
He is proud of being an Atlanta-based rapper and represents the city in his music


And be, better this car's and the swap in the squad
He boasts about the quality of his car and how it stands out compared to his competition


They think they swaggin' but they lame as fuck, we laugh at these boys
He mocks other rappers who think they have style but are actually corny, and he and his friends laugh at them


Uncontrollably, like we just hit the gravity bong
They laugh so hard that it's hard to control themselves, like they just smoked a lot of marijuana


Half of these rappers too wack to be even rappin' at all
He feels that many rappers today lack talent and shouldn't be rapping at all


Tryin' to dress up like a widow hopin' that somebody notice 'em
Some rappers try to stand out through their fashion choices, but it's just an attention-seeking act


Make me wanna strike and knock 'em down like they a bowling pin
He feels the urge to take down these rappers who try too hard to be noticed


Maybe I just hold an out of touch attitude is fuck that kids
He acknowledges that he might be out of touch with the current trend of swag, but he doesn't care about it anymore


If you don't like me go and watch some Nickelodeon, you lil' motherfucker
He tells the haters to go watch a TV show meant for young children instead of criticizing his music


I'm over and I stick 'em up they say their YOLO go off and then provoke 'em
When he confronts his haters, they claim to live their life to the fullest because of the YOLO (You Only Live Once) mentality, and he provokes them further


And it's time for me to tell the difference between a rapper and a singer
He believes that the distinction between rappers and singers is important to maintain


Of a rock and roll band, I don't think that shit's appropriate
He doesn't appreciate rappers who try to look like they belong in a rock band


Way too many rappers wanna look like Lenny Krevitz,
He feels that too many rappers try to imitate Lenny Kravitz's fashion style


Personally I think these pussies get too many passes
He believes that these rappers receive too much undeserved attention


Thrift store shopping with the shit your rockin
He disapproves of rappers who shop at thrift stores to find their fashion


Looks lame and your music ain't neat the shit is average
He feels that their fashion choice looks bad and their music is mediocre


And if that don't make you madder even better
He enjoys making his haters even angrier by speaking his mind openly


I don't sweat on people talking shit about the way I look every day
He doesn't care much about people talking badly about his appearance


Long hair, don't care, wear pair of Air Jordans
He doesn't care about having long hair and prefers to wear Air Jordan sneakers


And I wear all black, no hook, Fuck Swag!
He feels that he stands out by wearing all black and without any trendy fashion accessories, rejecting the idea of swag


All these rappers wanna bite, like they don't know how to write
He accuses many rappers of copying other rappers' styles as if they are incapable of originality


They constantly freestyle and think it's tight
He feels that many rappers rely too heavily on freestyling and don't put in enough effort into their lyrics


Every time they say a line with a metaphor in it
He's bothered by rappers who employ metaphors in their lyrics as a cheap trick to impress their listeners


They wanna pause, or laugh, or ad-lib
He criticizes the tendency of many rappers to pause or ad-lib after a supposed clever line, ruining the flow of the music


Fake swag, they just copy who they like
He accuses these rappers of having imitation swag


Tryin' to sound like Gucci, or Future, or Tunechi
He feels that many rappers try to sound like established rappers like Gucci Mane, Future, and Lil Wayne


These dudes need a lesson before they get behind a mic
He believes that these rappers need to learn more about the art of rapping before attempting to make music


Ain't nobody buying your records they buyin' in the hype
He feels that these rappers are overrated and that their success is mostly due to media hype


They was feeling me until they see that I'm white
He has experienced race-based discrimination in the music industry


Now they like "man he raps too fast,"
He feels that his flow speed is criticized, which he finds unwarranted


What you slow homie? You handicapped?
He is sarcastic when challenged about his flow speed


What you need a walker, a hearin' aid, or a fanny pad?
He continues his sarcasm by suggesting the critics need mobility aids to catch up to him


What you unhappy the cheddar's back, the "Manny Pac"
He boasts about his financial success and compares himself to successful boxer Manny Pacquiao


Of the rap game that can't relax
He works tirelessly to maintain his place in the rap industry


I'm 'bout to raise the bar and they can't adapt, the cameras flash
He feels that he is going to elevate the level of his music, which will intimidate his competition, resulting in skyrocketing attention from the media


Cause they see a STAR when I walk in the room!
He is confident with his talent and presence in a room, which causes people to pay attention to him


North side, Atlanta rap, I bet you wanna walk in my shoes
He is proud of his roots and location and feels that many people would like to be in his position


It's funny that I'm hot, Last year I was just cool, when you?
He finds it amusing how fast his career has taken off and asks his competition when they were last cool


You was too official Wear the shoe that fits you,
He sarcastically suggests that his competition should wear shoes that fit them, meaning that they should understand their true capabilities


Tied yo' dick in skinny jeans, take your Louie belt and whip you
He belittles rappers who wear skinny jeans by implying that they are like chastity belts, and their designer belts can be used to whip them


The clientele will strip you of your jewelry, would take a pic
He suggests that some people are willing to rob these rappers of their expensive jewelry and take a picture of it


And post the shit on Instagram now suck a dick
He taunts these rappers by suggesting that the picture of them being robbed would go viral on Instagram


You bitch you lookin' real dumb, Still slum, I don't pleasant hear them
He belittles his competition by questioning their level of intelligence and suggesting that they are still stuck in poverty


Bumping Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf 'cause I don't feel punk
He is listening to two other Southern rappers, Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf, who represent a different kind of music style


Rappers with no skills come and witness me, I killed them
He has no respect for rappers who lack talent and boasts about defeating them


You fuckin' with me, I'm the real one, Fuck Swag!
He is confident in his abilities and style, rejecting the idea of swag in the process




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Written by: STEPAN TAFT, JONATHAN MCCOLLUM

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