Between 2007 and 2011, Tinashe was a member of the girl group the Stunners. Following their disbandment, she released the positively-reviewed self-recorded mixtapes In Case We Die (2012) and Reverie (2012). Following their success, Tinashe signed with RCA Records and released her third mixtape, Black Water (2013). Her debut single, "2 On" (featuring Schoolboy Q; produced by Mustard), reached number one on the Rhythmic airplay chart, and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] Her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014), was noted by music critics as one of the most "solid" debuts by a new female artist in years. The album garnered her nominations for Soul Train and BET Awards.[5] Her collaboration with Snakehips and Chance the Rapper, "All My Friends", won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song in 2016.[6] The same year, Tinashe appeared on Britney Spears' single "Slumber Party", which topped Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart. Tinashe's second studio album, Nightride (2016), reached number eight on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the US. Joyride (2018), her third studio album, peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number six on the UK R&B Albums chart. After departing RCA, Tinashe independently released the albums Songs for You (2019), 333 (2021) and BB/Ang3l (2023).
Hopscotch
Tinashe Lyrics
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In sunny Los Angeles, California
Let's take a look at our seven day forecast
We're seeing lots of sunshine all week long
Temperature's in the mid to upper 70s and don't forget
It's Taco Tuesdays
We got blow, hoes and Indo'
I always blow up
Top drop, feel like Otis
I always pull up
Two time, never on me
As soon this shit is nice
I love when you notice
You know I go nuts (woo!)
Dip dip like a donut
I'm hardly okay
Lipstick on a soda
Gon' pour it on your face
Move bitch, bitch I'm Luda
As soon this shit is nice
Cash cash, I got too much
Pour some just in case
Hopscotch, block's hot, pop rocks
Off top (like I know it)
Non-stop, bop bop, bop
Drop top '(cause I own it)
Block's hot, pop rocks, hopscotch
Off top (like I know it)
Non-stop, bop bop, bop
Drop top '(cause I own it)
Hey, when I'm lonely
I hear my main bitch
Two shots better pour it
We really off the shits
L.A. like I'm 'Bronny
Be ballin' kinda nice
Loose chains that's a throwaway
That's really real rich
Hopscotch, block's hot, pop rocks
Off top (like I know it)
Non-stop, bop bop, bop
Drop top '(cause I own it)
Block's hot, pop rocks, hopscotch
Off top (like I know it)
Non-stop, bop bop, bop
Drop top '(cause I own it)
This year I done made a lot
Got so many cars, I'ma need a lot
I been going and don't know when to stop
I been going and don't know when to stop
These hoes wanna be like me
(Like me, like me) ay
These hoes wanna be like me
(Like me, like me)
Ta-da-da, I done lease a coupe
I paid in full for this here car
Beverly and Fairfax if you down to mob
Gettin' John and Vinny's on Fusilli spicy sauce
Paparazzi on me 'cause they know that I'm a star
Got these titties sittin' extra pretty in that bra
Watch me steady grindin' I ain't ever fallen off
Switch on me, you never get back what you lost, ay
(What's up my SoCal gals?)
Hopscotch, block's hot, pop rocks
Off top (like I know it)
Non-stop, bop bop, bop
Drop top ('cause I own it), ta-da-da
Block's hot, pop rocks, hopscotch
Off top (like I know it)
Non-stop, bop bop, bop
Drop top ('cause I own it), ta-da-da
Oh ladies and gentlemen it's hot, hot, hot
Like Lebron in the fourth quarter
And it's caliente outside
The opening lines of Tinashe's "Hopscotch" refers to the Southern California city of Los Angeles where she resides. The song mostly talks about living a luxurious life and the activities that come with it. It balances the themes of loneliness and feeling powerful. Tinashe uses the hopscotch, a child's game, to illustrate the ups and downs of her life while she drops lines that highlight her power and success. The line “I love it when you notice” which she repeats several times throughout the song, suggests that she wants to be revered and have her talents acknowledged.
The verse, "Hey, when I'm lonely
I always blow up" could mean that Tinashe turns to drugs to cope with loneliness. The line “I hear my main bitch / Two shots better pour it” means that she turns to alcohol and her close friends for support. Then, she compares herself to basketball player LeBron James, who is a native of Ohio just like Tinashe, and frequently praised for his skills. Simultaneously, she seems to be also talking about the act of “ballin” referring to living a luxurious life. The line "Beverly and Fairfax if you down to mob / Getting’ John and Vinny’s on Fusilli spicy sauce" refers to a famous pizzeria popular among famous celebrities in Los Angeles.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright we got another beautiful day here
The weather is great in Los Angeles today.
In sunny Los Angeles, California
The setting of Tinashe's current location for this song is sunny, beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Let's take a look at our seven day forecast
The weather is forecasted to be sunny for the entire week.
We're seeing lots of sunshine all week long
The weather will be very sunny throughout the entire week.
Temperature's in the mid to upper 70s and don't forget
The temperature will range between mid to upper 70s.
It's Taco Tuesdays
It is Taco Tuesday and this means that tacos are on sale.
We got blow, hoes and Indo'
We have access to drugs such as cocaine, prostitutes and marijuana.
Hey, when I'm lonely I always blow up
When I feel lonely, I tend to call my friends.
Top drop, feel like Otis, I always pull up
I feel like a big shot in my convertible car when I drive it on sunny days.
Two time, never on me, as soon this shit is nice
I make sure to not wear the same outfit twice and always wear something new.
I love when you notice, you know I go nuts (woo!)
I feel happy when someone notices me and as a result, I tend to feel more energetic and cheerful.
Dip dip like a donut, I'm hardly okay
I have a tendency to feel low at times.
Lipstick on a soda, gon' pour it on your face
I treat my soft drink like it's alcohol and splash it on people's faces.
Move bitch, bitch I'm Luda, as soon this shit is nice
I feel like a rapper Ludacris when I ride my new car.
Cash cash, I got too much, pour some just in case
I have an excessive amount of cash and I keep some extra just in case I need it.
Hopscotch, block's hot, pop rocks, off top (like I know it)
I'm confident that I'm on top of my game and spontaneous with my moves.
Non-stop, bop bop, bop, drop top '(cause I own it)
I keep moving and dancing non-stop and I feel proud of owning my expensive car.
Hey, when I'm lonely, I hear my main bitch
When I feel lonely, I think about my closest friend.
Two shots better pour it, we really off the shits
When my friend and I meet up, we'll have drinks and loosen up.
L.A. like I'm 'Bronny, be ballin' kinda nice
I feel like a basketball superstar LeBron James and my finances are stable and good.
Loose chains that's a throwaway, that's really real rich
I wear expensive jewelry that I consider disposable and this makes me feel wealthy.
This year I done made a lot, got so many cars, I'ma need a lot
I have made a lot of money this year, and I have purchased multiple cars.
I been going and don't know when to
I have been busy for so long that I don't have a set time to stop.
These hoes wanna be like me (like me, like me) ay
Other women admire me and want to imitate me.
Ta-da-da, I done lease a coupe
I leased a new sports car.
I paid in full for this here car
I paid cash in full for the car.
Beverly and Fairfax if you down to mob
I'll be driving my luxury car in the Beverly and Fairfax area.
Gettin' John and Vinny's on Fusilli spicy sauce
I'll be grabbing a spicy pasta dish from a popular Italian restaurant, John and Vinny's.
Paparazzi on me 'cause they know that I'm a star
Photographers follow me as I am an important figure in the music industry.
Got these titties sittin' extra pretty in that bra
I feel confident about my physical appearance.
Watch me steady grindin' I ain't ever fallen off
I keep working hard, and I don't go through periods of inactivity or losing fame.
Switch on me, you never get back what you lost, ay
If you betray me, you'll lose my trust and won't regain it.
Oh ladies and gentlemen it's hot, hot, hot
It is extremely hot outside.
Like Lebron in the fourth quarter
The comparison to LeBron James during a critical part of the game shows that the temperature is high and stressful.
And it's caliente outside
It is caliente -- hot -- outside.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander King, Brian Bates, Michael Mccall, Tinashe Kachingwe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
Alright, we got another beautiful day here in sunny Los Angeles, California
Let's take a look at our seven day forecast
We're seeing lots of sunshine all week long
Temperature's in the mid to upper 70s
And don't forget, it's Taco Tuesdays
We got blow, hoes, and indo
[Verse 1]
Hey, when I'm lonely, I always go up
Top dropped, feel like Otis, I always pull up
Two time, never on me, assume the shit is nice
I love when you notice, you know I go nuts
Dip-dip like a donut, I'm hard to locate
Lipstick on a soda, gon' pour it on your face
Move, bitch, bitch, I'm Luda'
Assume the shit is nice
Cash, cash, I got too much
Hold some just in case
[Chorus]
Hopscotch, block's hot, pop rocks, off top
Like I know it
Non-stop, bop-bop, bop, drop top
'Cause I own it
Block's hot, pop rocks, hopscotch, off top
Like I know it
Non-stop, bop-bop, bops, drop top
'Cause I own it
[Verse 2]
Hey, when I'm lonely, I hit my main bitch
Two shots, better pour it, we really off the shits
L.A. like I'm Bronny, been ballin' kinda nice
Loose chains, that's a throwaway
That's really real rich
[Chorus]
Hopscotch, block's hot, pop rocks, off top
Like I know it
Non-stop, bop-bop, bops, drop top
'Cause I own it
Block's hot, pop rocks, hopscotch, off top
Like I know it
Non-stop, bop-bop, bops, drop top
'Cause I own it
[Verse 3]
Mm-mm, this year I done made a lot
Got so many cars, I'ma need a lot
I been goin' in, don't know when to stop
I been goin' in, don't know when to stop
These hoes wanna be like me (Like me, like me, ayy)
These hoes wanna be like me (Like me, like me)
Ta-da-da, I didn't lease the coupe, I paid in full for this here car (Ayy)
Beverly and Fairfax if you're down to mob (Ayy)
Hittin' Jon & Vinny's, want fusilli spicy sauce
Paparazzi on me 'cause they know that I'm a star
Got these titties sittin' extra pretty in that bra (Ayy)
'Nashe steady grindin', I ain't ever fallen off (Ayy)
Switch on me, you never gonna get back what you lost, ayy
[Chorus]
Hopscotch, blocks hot, pop rock, off top
Like I know it
Non stop, bop-bop, bops, drop top
'Cause I own it
Ta-da-da
Blocks hot, pop rocks, hopscotch, off top
Like I know it
Non stop, bop-bop, bops, drop top
'Cause I own it
Ta-da-da
[Outro]
Oh, ladies and gentlemen, it's hot, hot, hot
Like LeBron in the fourth quarter
And it's caliente outside
@uggszn
i will always love tinashe for sampling loona
@harrison5943
she didn't actually sample loona tho, they just used the same sample (fethiye by dj anna laz0r) :)
@kareena2710
I love your banner
@picklesthewise
This is the song in the movie where the hot girl pulls up in a convertible outside your house and every guy in the neighborhood stops and stares.
@TahtahmesDiary
😂😂😂
@ttimusic9336
😂
@diplup9313
the closest loona and tinashe interaction
@kal6643
why?
@nemintheorbit9976
@@kal6643 they used the same beat sample
@loysdias5742
@@nemintheorbit9976 Omg what song? I'm digging loona songs just recently