Token began cultivating his fanbase at age 14 after releasing simple videos online of him rapping. By age 16, Token had won multiple online rap contests and has amassed over a million views on his YouTube page. Along with his growing social following online, he began performing all around New England, establishing his live show amongst some known artists. Two of his videos, one of which was made when he was only 14, went viral on Facebook accumulating a total of 6 million views. Fresh off his 17th birthday, Token released a new video that went viral on YouTube and hit a milestone of 500k views in only 3 days and has since passed one million. Having garnered quite a dedicated following, Token has received many celebrity co signs including the likes of T-Pain, Fred Durst (of Limp Bizkit), Platinum Producer Clinton Sparks, RA The Rugged Man and Hollywood star and Boston's own Mark Wahlberg who recently pronounced Token his "new favorite rapper"
In 2016 Token released his debut mixtape "Eraser Shavings"
In 2018 Token released his debut album "Between Somewhere"
Household Name
Token Lyrics
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Only relax when I'm back on a plane
Stewardess is like a new mom
Daddy like the pilot I don't see him anyway
Household name
Baby who am I to complain?
Don't know who I am but I still find a way
Little bit of fame, they can make me go insane
I don't believe in love if they never go through pain
The colour is only pretty if it really leave a stain
I measure how much she like me how tightly she pull my chain
So if I can't breathe, I'm doing the right thing
Dang, givin' all to you until I'm drained
I don't know what else is comin' but a lot I overcame
Funny, everyone around me doesn't know my real name, but
They wanna make me a household name
Household name
Mommy just called, but I let that rang
Tell her I'm busy and I'm doin' my thang
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For that household name
(What he do? Where'd he go? I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For that household name
(What he do? Where'd he go? I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For that household name, household name
Mommy just called, but I let that rang
Tell her I'm busy and I'm doin' my thang
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For that household name
(What he do? Where'd he go? I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For that household name
(What he do? Where'd he go? I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For that household name
A prodigee, the prodigy
I motivate 'em properly to grow and make a following
I cultivate the property, I'm overpaid entirely
I'm holding a monopoly, them flows, the way I brought 'em, see
My throwaways are quality, I'm known to make 'em call on me
The golden age of prophecy, but don't parade my modesty
It's overrated, honestly
They know my name, but not the meaning
Token's a anomaly, I don't relate to y'all I mean
You owe me an apology
Got him, I'm the one who block him
Stop him, play imposter and he played the possum
Possum, plate of pasta, eat it with my penne a la vodka
Brrrp, shot him, put him in the coffin
Coughin', got him, spit at you like a llama, As-salamu alaykum
Then I lake him, drop him in the water, holla
Back to my squad I'm back
This is what y'all don't have
Still unsigned but that might not last
I know fans don't wanna hear that
Lawyer said it's too good to pass
Cost thirty thousand for him to say that, facts
They say I'm too heavy with the brags
But it ain't a brag if I don't think it's cool
Really I think it's a problem
Brrrp, shot him, I'm the one who block him
Walk 'em, out and then I got 'em, now he stutter like he Gollum and he shaking like it's Harlem
And look at the way I flow like water
Make you go way below, Davy Jones' Locker
Lock him, time you got to follow me
I'm not really a prodigy, my manager is calling me
But he don't know that honestly I don't know what I wanna be, ironically
Like all the people want from me is probably to want to be a motherfuckin'
Household name
Mommy just called, but I let that rang
Tell her I'm busy and I'm doin' my thang
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For that household name
(What he do? Where'd he go? I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For that household name
(What he do? Where'd he go? I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For that household name, household name
Mommy just called, but I let that rang
Tell her I'm busy and I'm doin' my thang
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For that household name
(What he do? Where'd he go? I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For that household name
(What he do? Where'd he go? I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For that household name
The lyrics in Token’s song “Household Name” convey a relatable struggle: to achieve fame and success but also to maintain the connections and roots that keep us grounded. Throughout the song, Token balances the desire to be recognized as a “household name” with the fear of losing himself and his relationships in the process. He alludes to the sacrifices he makes in order to achieve success, including being away from home, neglecting his family, and possibly even sacrificing his own values. He also grapples with the paradox of wanting fame and fortune, but not wanting to be defined solely by those things.
The chorus repeats the phrase “household name,” which symbolizes Token's deepest desire to be recognized and remembered for his artistic talent. But with fame come challenges, such as maintaining real relationships (as opposed to just connections or “hoes”), staying true to oneself (not “losin’ myself and losin’ my ways”), and being able to handle the pressure and scrutiny of the public eye. Ultimately, Token presents a nuanced view of fame, recognizing its appeal but also the price that often comes with it.
Overall, “Household Name” is a compelling exploration of the upsides and downsides of fame, and it shows that even rising stars can feel uncertain and conflicted on their way to the top.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't go to my house 'cause I wanna be a household name
I can't even go home because I'm so focused on becoming famous
Only relax when I'm back on a plane
The only time I feel at ease is when I'm traveling and performing
Stewardess is like a new mom
Flight attendants take care of me like a mother would
Daddy like the pilot I don't see him anyway
My father is like the pilot of the plane, always in control but physically absent
Household name
My ultimate goal is to become famous, to the point of being a household name
Baby who am I to complain?
I can't complain about the difficulties of fame when it was always my goal
Don't know who I am but I still find a way
Despite not knowing myself, I am still able to succeed
Little bit of fame, they can make me go insane
Even a small amount of fame can have negative effects on my mental health
But I still want the hoes, so bang, bang!
Despite the drawbacks, I still crave attention and sexual relationships
I don't believe in love if they never go through pain
I don't believe in a love that hasn't experienced hardships and struggles
The colour is only pretty if it really leave a stain
The beauty of something only matters if it leaves a lasting impact
I measure how much she like me how tightly she pull my chain
I judge love based on how much control the other person is willing to give me
So if I can't breathe, I'm doing the right thing
If fame and success are making it hard for me to breathe, that just means I'm on the right path
Dang, givin' all to you until I'm drained
I will give everything I have to become famous, even if it leaves me exhausted
I don't know what else is comin' but a lot I overcame
I don't know what else will come my way, but I've already overcome a lot in pursuit of fame
Funny, everyone around me doesn't know my real name, but
Despite being surrounded by people, no one really knows the real me
They wanna make me a household name
Everyone around me is pushing for me to achieve fame and become a household name
A prodigee, the prodigy
I am a prodigy, skilled and exceptional in my craft
I motivate 'em properly to grow and make a following
I motivate my fans to follow and support me in my quest for fame
I cultivate the property, I'm overpaid entirely
I am overpaid and in control of my career
I'm holding a monopoly, them flows, the way I brought 'em, see
I have a monopoly on my style of flow and the way I create music
My throwaways are quality, I'm known to make 'em call on me
Even my throwaway songs are high quality, and people still seek me out for them
The golden age of prophecy, but don't parade my modesty
I am in my prime and predicting my own success, but I don't try to downplay it
It's overrated, honestly
Fame and success are overrated and don't always bring happiness
They know my name, but not the meaning
People may know my name, but they don't really know who I am
Token's a anomaly, I don't relate to y'all I mean
I am an anomaly in the music industry and don't relate to many others
You owe me an apology
People who doubted me and my talent should apologize now that I've proven myself successful
Got him, I'm the one who block him
I am in control and blocking out anyone who doubts me
Stop him, play imposter and he played the possum
I can stop anyone who tries to impersonate me, and they will be caught off guard
Plate of pasta, eat it with my penne a la vodka
I can enjoy the finer things in life, like a plate of pasta with vodka sauce
Brrrp, shot him, put him in the coffin
I can easily defeat those who oppose me
Coughin', got him, spit at you like a llama, As-salamu alaykum
I can spit rhymes and take down my opponents without breaking a sweat
Then I lake him, drop him in the water, holla
I can dispose of my enemies without hesitation
Back to my squad I'm back
I always go back to my supportive group of friends and colleagues
This is what y'all don't have
I have something special that other people don't possess
Still unsigned but that might not last
I am currently unsigned, but that could change soon due to my talent
I know fans don't wanna hear that
My fans may not want to hear that I am unsigned
Lawyer said it's too good to pass
My lawyer thinks I am too talented to remain unsigned
Cost thirty thousand for him to say that, facts
My lawyer charged a high fee to tell me that I'm too talented to remain unsigned
They say I'm too heavy with the brags
Some people think I brag too much about my success
But it ain't a brag if I don't think it's cool
I only share my accomplishments if I truly think they're impressive
Really I think it's a problem
Sometimes I worry that my success has become a problem, and that I am losing myself
I'm not really a prodigy, my manager is calling me
While some consider me a prodigy, I don't see myself in the same light. My manager is calling me, pulling me away from my thoughts
But he don't know that honestly I don't know what I wanna be, ironically
Even my manager doesn't know that I sometimes struggle with what I really want to do and be
Like all the people want from me is probably to want to be a motherfuckin'
All people expect of me is to keep chasing fame and fortune
Mommy just called, but I let that rang
Even when my family calls, I sometimes ignore them in pursuit of fame
Tell her I'm busy and I'm doin' my thang
I tell my family that I'm busy with my music career
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
Sometimes I feel like I am losing touch with who I really am and what direction I should be taking
For that household name
I am willing to lose myself in order to achieve fame and become a household name
(What he do? Where'd he go? I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
People are always wondering where I am, because I travel all over the world for my music career
(What he do? Where'd he go? I don't know, anywhere, but home)
Despite all of my travels, there's no place like home
For that household name, household name
Again, I am willing to lose myself in order to become famous
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benjamin David Goldberg
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Parzival 309
[Verse 1]
Can't go to my house 'cause I wanna be a household name
Only relax when I'm back on the plane
Stewardess is like a new mom
Daddy like the pilot, I don't see him anyway
Household name
Baby, who am I to complain?
Don't know who I am but I still find a way
Little bit of fame, it can make me go insane
But I still want the whole shebang, bang
I don't believe in love if it ain't never go through pain
The color is only pretty if it really leave a stain
I measure how much she like me, how tightly she pull my chain
So if I can't breathe, I'm doing the right thing, thing
Give it all to you until I'm drained
I don't know what else is comin' but a lot I overcame
Funny, everyone around me doesn't know my real name
But they wanna make me a household name
[Chorus]
Household name
Mommy just called, but I let that ring
Tell her I'm busy, I'm doin' my thing
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For the household name, household name
Mommy just called, but I let that ring
Tell her I'm busy, I'm doin' my thing
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For the household name
[Verse 2]
From protégé to prodigy
I motivate 'em properly to grow and make a following
I cultivate the property, I'm overpayed entirely
I'm holding a monopoly, them flows, the way I brought 'em, see
My throwaways are quality, I'm known to make 'em call on me
The golden age and prophecy, but don't parade my modesty
It's overrated, honestly
They know my name, but not the meaning
Token's a anomaly, I don't relate to y'all, I mean
You owe me a apology
Got him, I'm the one who gawk 'em
Stop him, play imposter and he play the possum
Possum, plate of pasta, eat it with my penne alla vodka
Brrt, shot him, put him in the coffin
Coughin', got him, spit at you like a llama
As-salamu alaykum, then I lake him, drop him in the water, holler
Back to my squad, I'm back, this is what y'all don't have
Still unsigned but that might not last
I know fans don't wanna hear that
Lawyer said it's too good to pass
Cost thirty thousand for him to say that, facts
They say I'm too heavy with the brags
But it ain't a brag if I don't think it's cool
Really I think it's a problem
Brrt, shot him, I'm the one who gawk 'em
Walk 'em, out and then I got 'em
Now he stutter like he Gollum and he shaking like it's Harlem
And look at the way I flow like water
Make you go way below Davy Jones' Locker
Lock him, time you got to follow me, I'm not really a prodigy
My manager is calling me, but he don't know that honestly
I don't know what I wanna be, ironically
Like all the people want from me is probably
To want to be a motherfuckin'
[Chorus]
Household name
Mommy just called, but I let that ring
Tell her I'm busy, I'm doin' my thing
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For the household name, household name
Mommy just called, but I let that ring
Tell her I'm busy, I'm doin' my thing
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For the household name
Ari Mainente
Can't go to my house 'cause I wanna be a household name
Only relax when I'm back on the plane
Stewardess is like a new mom
Daddy like the pilot, I don't see him anyway
Household name
Baby, who am I to complain?
Don't know who I am but I still find a way
Little bit of fame, it can make me go insane
But I still want the whole shebang, bang
I don't believe in love if it ain't never go through pain
The color is only pretty if it really leave a stain
I measure how much she like me, how tightly she pull my chain
So if I can't breathe, I'm doing the right thing, thing
Give it all to you until I'm drained
I don't know what else is comin' but a lot I overcame
Funny, everyone around me doesn't know my real name
But they wanna make me a household name
Household name
Mommy just called, but I let that ring
Tell her I'm busy, I'm doin' my thing
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For the household name, household name
Mommy just called, but I let that ring
Tell her I'm busy, I'm doin' my thing
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For the household name
From protégé to prodigy
I motivate 'em properly to grow and make a following
I cultivate the property, I'm overpayed entirely
I'm holding a monopoly, them flows, the way I brought 'em, see
My throwaways are quality, I'm known to make 'em call on me
The golden age and prophecy, but don't parade my modesty
It's overrated, honestly
They know my name, but not the meaning
Token's a anomaly, I don't relate to y'all, I mean
You owe me a apology
Got him, I'm the one who gawk 'em
Stop him, play imposter and he play the possum
Possum, plate of pasta, eat it with my penne alla vodka
Brrt, shot him, put him in the coffin
Coughin', got him, spit at you like a llama
As-salamu alaykum, then I lake him, drop him in the water, holler
Back to my squad, I'm back, this is what y'all don't have
Still unsigned but that might not last
I know fans don't wanna hear that
Lawyer said it's too good to pass
Cost thirty thousand for him to say that, facts
They say I'm too heavy with the brags
But it ain't a brag if I don't think it's cool
Really I think it's a problem
Brrt, shot him, I'm the one who gawk 'em
Walk 'em, out and then I got 'em
Now he stutter like he Gollum and he shaking like it's Harlem
And look at the way I flow like water
Make you go way below Davy Jones' Locker
Lock him, time you got to follow me, I'm not really a prodigy
My manager is calling me, but he don't know that honestly
I don't know what I wanna be, ironically
Like all the people want from me is probably
To want to be a motherfuckin'
Household name
Mommy just called, but I let that ring
Tell her I'm busy, I'm doin' my thing
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For the household name, household name
Mommy just called, but I let that ring
Tell her I'm busy, I'm doin' my thing
Losin' myself and losin' my ways
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, everywhere, on the globe)
For the household name
(What'd he do? Where'd he go?
I don't know, anywhere, but home)
For the household name
fitnessguru numberonefitnessexpert
Token went from having potential..to honestly becoming incredible...this was amazing
Veeti
ikr, when i heard stuff like doozy and patty cake I thought hes gonna be succesful. this album proves it really well, more people are gonna hear about him.
Cameron Paul
I remember is old freestyles and thought he was going to be great
Blake Basic Archives
fitnessguru numberonefitnessexpert I agree I’ve known about him for a few years. Didn’t like him much at first because he didn’t have any songs with replayability, rather he had songs with him just spitting bars. Now he’s making catchy replayable songs while still spitting bars
fitnessguru numberonefitnessexpert
@Blake Basic Archives yes he is! The content in this song is there its deep
Creation Craters
I believe he's still going to get better too which is way too exciting.
Tom
I feel sorry for the guys who got excited to push Token around and couldn't. RIP
Your Long Lost Beach Ball
TOM they just stood there all hyped up lol
Felix Beaulieu
Everytime I watch the video I see that and feel bad for him :(
Tom
@2STROKE POWER hehe. Gotta be quicker than that