“I do believe that hip-hop can be the new jazz, and I’m helping create that”, Bruner said in an interview to Bass Player, in 2008.
He is part of the new generation of jazz literate, hip-hop loving instrumentalists who can play beyond traditional limits - a mutant jazz cat - and that’s how 'Thundercat' (a monicker he chose), suits him well (even if it’s purely the result of an unhealthy cartoon addiction dating back to childhood).
Drink Dat
Thundercat Lyrics
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'Cause I'm just too wasted
You're taking me higher
Straight shots with no chaser
I'm up past the clouds
Can't come down, we're too faded
Way out in the stars
She said, "come to outer space"
Then she said, "drink dat, drink dat
Drink dat, drink dat"
She told me, "drink dat, drink dat
Drink dat"
Then she said
The night is almost over
But we still wanna party
Ain't no one in here sober
The weed I'm rolling's gnarly
These bitches love sosa
These niggas want some molly
I'm just chillin', gettin' high as fuck
Lookin' boss in my cavalli
Smokin' papers, no blunts
Writin' "turn up" on our cups
'Cause we gon' do that
Someone get another bottle of gin
We just ran through that
Made a million out of nothin', thought you knew that
Hatin' on my crew swag, that's too bad
Walk up in the party, they like, "who that?"
Pourin' shots, ain't worried 'bout precautions or the cost
'Cause we goin' far, another drink, it might be a problem, I can't
Can't open my eyes, girl
'Cause I'm just too wasted
You're taking me higher
Straight shots with no chaser
I'm up past the clouds
Can't come down, we're too faded
Way out in the stars
She said, "come to outer space"
Then she said, "drink dat, drink dat
Drink dat, drink dat"
She told me, "drink dat, drink dat
Drink dat"
Then she said
We young, black, hollywood, we turnin' up
No turnin' down, even though we prolly should
I pass some drugs to you, it's prolly good
I know that we famous
Here's some red cups with shots
We should probably take 'em
Smokin' out on private property
Haters stay up and watch while we drink
Music low in case the neighbors call the cops on us
Niggas hate and bitches hate, all in the same
So take this cup of bombay and drink all of it straight
Startin' to realize what this party shit can feel like
We take the movies and the songs, make 'em real life
Live for the moment, ain't worried what it end like
Go to the roof and hit the bong, have a good night
Now you should know what the play is
Don't really know what I'm feelin'
Sometimes I go through these phases
That mean we both feelin' faded
I mean we both feelin' faded
I really hope that we make it
Can't open my eyes, girl
'Cause I'm just too wasted
You're taking me higher
Straight shots with no chaser
I'm up past the clouds
Can't come down, we're too faded
Way out in the stars
She said, "come to outer space"
Then she said, "drink dat, drink dat
Drink dat, drink dat"
She told me, "drink dat, drink dat
Drink dat"
Then she said
The lyrics to Thundercat's song Drink Dat depict a party scene where the singer is heavily intoxicated and under the influence of various substances, and is being encouraged to continue drinking by a girl. The lyrics suggest a carefree attitude towards the consequences of their actions, as they express a desire to live in the moment and enjoy the night to its fullest. The line "can't open my eyes, girl" suggests a state of disorientation and loss of control, as does the imagery of being "up past the clouds" and "way out in the stars". The repeated refrain of "drink dat, drink dat" reinforces the idea of indulgence and excess and underscores the singer's lack of inhibition.
The lyrics also touch on themes of fame and celebrity, with lines such as "we young, black, hollywood, we turning up" and "I know that we famous". However, the song's tone remains playful and irreverent, with references to "smokin' papers, no blunts" and "still rollin' up the wed" contrasting with the glamorized lifestyle of the "red cups with shots". Overall, the song conveys a sense of spontaneity and abandon, with the music matching the lyrics in its funky, psychedelic sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't open my eyes, girl
I am so drunk that my eyes won't open
'Cause I'm just too wasted
I am extremely intoxicated
You're taking me higher
You are making me feel even more intoxicated
Straight shots with no chaser
We are drinking pure alcohol without any mixers
I'm up past the clouds
I am so drunk that I feel like I am above the clouds
Can't come down, we're too faded
We are so intoxicated that we cannot return to a sober state
Way out in the stars
Our level of intoxication is extreme to the point where we feel as if we are amongst the stars
She said, "come to outer space"
My companion suggests that we should reach a level of intoxication that feels like we are in outer space
Then she said, "drink dat, drink dat
My companion encourages me to drink more alcohol
Drink dat, drink dat"
My companion continues to exhort me to drink more alcohol
She told me, "drink dat, drink dat
My companion persistently urges me to drink more alcohol
Drink dat"
My companion continues to insist I drink more alcohol
The night is almost over
The night is nearing its conclusion
But we still wanna party
We still want to continue having fun
Ain't no one in here sober
Nobody here is completely free of the influence of alcohol
The weed I'm rolling's gnarly
The marijuana I am rolling is very potent
These bitches love sosa
These women are attracted to hard drugs
These niggas want some molly
These men are interested in the drug ecstasy
I'm just chillin', gettin' high as fuck
I am relaxed and becoming increasingly intoxicated
Lookin' boss in my cavalli
I am fashionable and confident in my appearance
Smokin' papers, no blunts
We are smoking joints not blunts
Writin' "turn up" on our cups
We are labeling our cups with a phrase that signifies excitement
'Cause we gon' do that
We intend to have a good time filled with excitement
Someone get another bottle of gin
We need more gin in order to continue having fun
We just ran through that
We have finished the previous bottle of gin
Made a million out of nothin', thought you knew that
Despite starting with nothing, we have succeeded financially and the listener should have known that
Hatin' on my crew swag, that's too bad
Those who dislike our group's style should be pitied
Walk up in the party, they like, "who that?"
People are curious about who we are when we enter a party
Pourin' shots, ain't worried 'bout precautions or the cost
We are not concerned about the affordability or safety of drinking large amounts of alcohol
'Cause we goin' far, another drink, it might be a problem, I can't
We are having a lot of fun and may drink too much, which could be an issue in the future
We young, black, hollywood, we turnin' up
We are young, African-American, and part of the entertainment industry, and we are having a lot of fun
No turnin' down, even though we prolly should
We should probably take a break and slow down, but we are not interested in doing so
I pass some drugs to you, it's prolly good
I offer you some narcotics, which are of good quality
I know that we famous
We are well-known public figures
Here's some red cups with shots
We have prepared drinks for ourselves and our companions in red cups
We should probably take 'em
We should drink the prepared alcohol
Smokin' out on private property
We are smoking marijuana on private property
Haters stay up and watch while we drink
People who dislike us are watching as we enjoy ourselves
Music low in case the neighbors call the cops on us
We are playing music quietly so as not to attract attention from the police or our neighbors
Niggas hate and bitches hate, all in the same
Both men and women dislike us
So take this cup of bombay and drink all of it straight
Drink this cup of Bombay Sapphire gin without any mixers
Startin' to realize what this party shit can feel like
We are beginning to understand the excitement and pleasure that can be experienced at a party
We take the movies and the songs, make 'em real life
The behavior and experiences depicted in movies and music inspire our own lives
Live for the moment, ain't worried what it end like
We are focused on living in the present and do not care about the consequences of our actions
Go to the roof and hit the bong, have a good night
We are going to the rooftop to smoke marijuana and enjoy the remainder of the evening
Now you should know what the play is
You should now understand our intentions
Don't really know what I'm feelin'
I am not sure what emotions I am experiencing
Sometimes I go through these phases
I experience a range of emotions in different periods of time
That mean we both feelin' faded
Both of us are feeling extremely intoxicated
I mean we both feelin' faded
I am reaffirming that both of us are feeling very drunk
I really hope that we make it
I hope that we are able to continue partying safely and without issue
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Bruner, Cameron Thomaz, Taylor Graves
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@terrenceohara5657
This has such a cool night vibe to it
@brendanswanson1574
actually sound like some throwback wiz with this beat
@Icepickstu
Brendan Swanson this song was made 3 years ago lol
@helloguy9025
Original
@tylerrockey7537
This vibe is insane the hook on fire and wiz got the og bars
@youngvolki1745
I just realized that Thundercat is singing the chorus.. I could've sworn that it sounds like Wiz in his singing voice lol
@Arisen_Legend
Whole vibe STILL and it’s almost the end of 2019
@annieaason6083
ayo, it’s still a vibe :) and it’s almost the end of 2020
@ballers102032
The only thing sad about this is the fact this song has only 70k views???? It's amazing that the world is missing out on such a great Artist and real music!!!!
@christiandominiquethompson6471
ikr