Brittney Denise Parks, better known as Sudan Archives, is a California-base… Read Full Bio ↴Brittney Denise Parks, better known as Sudan Archives, is a California-based violinist and vocalist, who writes, plays, and produces her own music. Drawing inspiration from the Sudanese fiddle, she is self-taught on the violin, and her unique songs also fold in elements of R&B, and experimental electronic music.

Parks grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, US, where she "messed around with instruments in the house" and took up violin in the fourth grade, eventually teaching herself how to play the instrument by ear. When she discovered the violin playing style of Northeast Africa, her eyes opened to the possibilities of the instrument. "The way they played it was different from classical music. I resonated with the style, and I was like, 'Maybe I can use this style with electronic music,'" she says. She has released two projects to date, including the self-titled Sudan Archives in July 2017, and Sink in 2018, both on Stones Throw Records.

OMG BRITT
Sudan Archives Lyrics

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There she go
On a roll
Better know
Seventh floor
Here I go
You should know
You don't gotta do this all alone

Oh my God, Britt
They gon' have a fit when they hear this shit
So independent
Don't need no man to pay my rent
You gon' get so sick
They gon' quarantine when I hear this shit
All these stank breath bitches
All these stank-ass bitches need to take a mint
Those friends over there said they got your back
'Cept they never be there when you need a hand

I never trap alone, always go in pairs
But I never been that really good at that
All my blessings trap like strippers on my lap
Gotta love that big black cat, cat
(Meow)

What'd you say?
They got the pots playing too
They get to business

There she go
On a roll
Better know
Seventh floor
Here I go
You should know
You don't gotta do this all alone

Oh my God, Britt
They gon' have a fit when they hear this shit
So independent
Don't need no man to pay my rent
You gon' get so sick
They gon' quarantine when I hear this shit
All these stank breath bitches (oh my God)
All these stank-ass bitches need to take a mint
Then I ran into fake bitches and fake friends
They don't really come around when you really need them
When you really need some soup, they're not really there for you
On your fucking doorstep when you got the flu
They don't think that you're the one
But they want to eat off you

When you get new shoes and a boot
It'll make her fucking snooze
Girl, let me tell you 'bout this incident with this chick
We had a friendship but it wasn't even really legit
You know my life's been confused since I moved to L.A.
So it should make sense to you why I'm asking this way
I was there for you, even on your birthday I bought
Cake, macaroons, and a fucking pony
But these days you're the one who's acting fucking phony
Little party-ass bitch, pin it on a donkey
Why you twisting up what I say to you?
I messed up to think I should've put my hands on you
A choke hug and a tug would've done you good
Then you never would've thought to come around my hood
Don't get it misunderstood, I wish you well
And I hope you found someone to deal with all that
'Cause I ain't got the time for it
And next time I won't hold back

Oh my God, Britt
They gon' have a fit when they hear this shit
So independent
Don't need no man to pay my rent
You gon' get so sick
They gon' quarantine when I hear this shit

All these stank breath bitches (oh my God)
All these-

Overall Meaning

The song "OMG BRITT" by Sudan Archives is a story of a young woman who is on a roll in life and doesn’t need anyone's help. She is confident and independent to the point where she doesn't need a man to pay her rent. The chorus “Oh my God, Britt, They gon' have a fit when they hear this shit, So independent” describes that she doesn’t need validation from anyone and she will do what she wants. However, the verse about fake friends indicates that she’s been taken advantage of before - people who only come around when they want something from her. The line “They don't really come around when you really need them, When you really need some soup, they're not really there for you, On your fucking doorstep when you got the flu,” suggests that she’s been there for her friends, but they haven’t returned the favor. The song ends with a warning that she won’t hold back next time.

The song reinforces the message of empowerment for women, telling them to not rely on anyone else and to be self-sufficient. But it also acknowledges the disappointing reality that some people, even close friends, cannot be trusted. The song’s upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it easy to miss the deeper message, but the lyrics reveal a complex and relatable story about a young woman navigating through life.

Line by Line Meaning

There she go
Sudan Archives spots someone in the distance

On a roll
The spotted person is moving quickly and confidently

Better know
Sudan Archives emphasizes the importance of being aware of one's surroundings

Seventh floor
Possibly referring to a specific location, but may also suggest a high level of achievement

Here I go
Sudan Archives gears up to take action

You should know
Directing a message to someone, indicating they should be aware of something

You don't gotta do this all alone
Encouraging someone to accept help from others

Oh my God, Britt
Sudan Archives exclaims in disbelief upon receiving information or observing something related to a person named Britt

They gon' have a fit when they hear this shit
A prediction that others will react strongly to a situation or news involving Britt

So independent
Describing Britt as a self-sufficient person who doesn't need others to rely on

Don't need no man to pay my rent
Britt is financially independent and doesn't require a man for financial support

You gon' get so sick
Referring to a reaction to something surprising or impressive

They gon' quarantine when I hear this shit
A comparison to the reaction people have to contagious diseases, suggesting the news involving Britt will be spread quickly

All these stank breath bitches
Sudan Archives refers to a group of unappealing women

All these stank-ass bitches need to take a mint
Sudan Archives suggests that the women need to freshen up

Those friends over there said they got your back
Referring to a vague group of friends who promised to support Britt

'Cept they never be there when you need a hand
Bemoaning the fact that the supposed friends don't actually follow through on their promises

I never trap alone, always go in pairs
Sudan Archives suggests that it's better to have backup and travel with someone else

But I never been that really good at that
Suggesting that despite the benefits of having someone else around, Sudan Archives is not used to relying on others

All my blessings trap like strippers on my lap
Sudan Archives is fortunate or lucky in her endeavors, possibly referring to her music career

Gotta love that big black cat, cat (Meow)
Unclear, could be a reference to a specific cat or just a playful addition to the lyrics

What'd you say?
A request to repeat what was just said

They got the pots playing too
Referring to a musical performance or a party where instruments are being played

They get to business
Referring to people who are focused on their goals and motivated to succeed

Then I ran into fake bitches and fake friends
Sudan Archives encountered insincere people in her life

They don't really come around when you really need them
The fake people were not there for Sudan Archives when she needed them most

When you really need some soup, they're not really there for you
Using an example of needing help when sick, Sudan Archives illustrates how the fake friends were not supportive

On your fucking doorstep when you got the flu
Emphasizing how the fake friends were completely absent when they were needed the most

They don't think that you're the one
The fake friends did not believe in Sudan Archives or her abilities

But they want to eat off you
Despite not believing in Sudan Archives, the fake friends still wanted to benefit from her success or hard work

When you get new shoes and a boot
Unclear, possibly referring to getting new shoes and feeling confident

It'll make her fucking snooze
Suggesting that others will be jealous of Sudan Archives' new shoes and feel inferior

Girl, let me tell you 'bout this incident with this chick
Sudan Archives is sharing a story about a negative experience she had with another woman

We had a friendship but it wasn't even really legit
Sudan Archives is revealing that the negative experience was with someone who she thought was a friend, but who was not sincere

You know my life's been confused since I moved to L.A.
Referring to Sudan Archives' move to Los Angeles and how it has impacted her life

So it should make sense to you why I'm asking this way
Sudan Archives is explaining the reasons behind her behavior or attitude

I was there for you, even on your birthday I bought
Sudan Archives was a supportive friend, including buying gifts for birthdays

Cake, macaroons, and a fucking pony
Listing some of the gifts Sudan Archives gave to the friend

But these days you're the one who's acting fucking phony
The friend has changed and is no longer sincere or trustworthy

Little party-ass bitch, pin it on a donkey
Insulting the friend and calling her out on her behavior

Why you twisting up what I say to you?
The friend is misinterpreting or twisting Sudan Archives' words or actions, causing conflict

I messed up to think I should've put my hands on you
Sudan Archives shows regret for a past action of physical aggression

A choke hug and a tug would've done you good
Suggesting that the friend needed some tough love instead of Sudan Archives' previous actions

Then you never would've thought to come around my hood
If the friend had been dealt with more sternly before, she would not have the audacity to come back and cause issues in Sudan Archives' area

Don't get it misunderstood, I wish you well
Sudan Archives does not hold a grudge or wish harm upon the friend

And I hope you found someone to deal with all that
Suggesting that the friend needs to address her behavior and find someone else to help her

'Cause I ain't got the time for it
Sudan Archives does not want to waste her energy or time on negative people or situations

And next time I won't hold back
Sudan Archives will not hesitate to stand up for herself or take action in the future

All these stank breath bitches (oh my God)
Repeating a previous line and emphasizing how unpleasant the mentioned women are

All these stank-ass bitches need to take a mint
Repeating a previous line to drive home the point that the women need to freshen up

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Ben Dickey, Brittney Denise Parks, James Robert McCall, Jordan Day Reid, Simon Axel Hessman

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