Genesis released her first mixtape, World Vision, in 2015. In 2016, Dazed magazine described her as "the internet's most rebellious underground rap queen". Her music incorporates experimental styles and often sexual verses. Following the release of popular singles such as "Tommy" and "100 Bad", her debut studio album titled Tommy Genesis was released in November 2018. A follow-up EP, Tommy Genesis (Remixed), was released in December 2019 with new remixes of songs from her debut album.
Art
Tommy Genesis Lyrics
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you pulled a current over me
you see my mouth with them sheets
you know that it aint steep
i am dark
crucifixion in my heart
lay me down
on my knees
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
i am young
and you know i'm put to waste
in a room
with a lock
with the ropes and the chains
say my name
when you know i had no name
when you down for the kill
arch my back for the game
its that art hoe fantasy
she artful
panties, she-she wet tho
look inside her mouth, oh
is she [???]
bet she know yo friend though
bet she know [???]
bet she know [???]
bet she like to fuck it
let it dry
and come back a second time
can we get in on all this hate
can we get in on all this lies
are you Awful born and bred?
are you Awful born and bred?
are you Awful born and bred to give head
to give head
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
i'm distressed
i'm in a infinite regress
with my hands above my head
and now i cannot feel my chest
i am blessed
you treat me like an art object
on the floor with all my girls
you tryna tell me that you got this
if you playing, have you seen that i aint tryna keep you here
no more famine
no more money
tricked me into [???]
we are children of the internet
we kinky and we're weary
tuck your tie
touch up in her ears
like bitches gone get freaky
cause we hurt
are you tight?
like teach me how to read
bitch we know that you alright
but is you artful or you awful?
is your type a type of way
or is you innocent and thoughtful?
is your type a type of way
or is you innocent and thoughtful?
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
its that art hoe swag
The song "Art" by Tommy Genesis is a bold and intense track that explores themes of power, submission, and identity. Throughout the lyrics, the singer explores her own vulnerability and willingness to submit to her lover, whom she describes as having a current over her. She describes herself as being weak and dark, with a crucifixion in her heart, and recognizes that she is an object of art to her lover. The chorus repeats the phrase "its that art hoe swag", which seems to reference the idea of the "art hoe" movement within youth culture that celebrates a mix of high-brow and low-brow art, fashion, politics, and sexuality. The singer's voice is raw and honest, bringing a deep emotional intensity to the track.
Line by Line Meaning
i am weak
I am vulnerable and easily influenced
you pulled a current over me
You have a powerful effect on me, like an electric current
you see my mouth with them sheets
You see me speaking truthfully and openly, without any filters or censorship
you know that it ain't steep
You understand that my feelings and emotions are not excessive or extreme
i am dark
I have a complex and intense personality
crucifixion in my heart
I feel intense emotional pain and suffering
lay me down on my knees
I am humbled and submissive before you
and you know that i am art
You recognize my unique and creative qualities as a work of art
its that art hoe swag
This is a reference to a subculture that emphasizes creativity and artistic expression
i am young
I am at a formative stage in my life, still discovering who I am
and you know i'm put to waste
You understand that I am not reaching my full potential
in a room with a lock with the ropes and the chains
I feel trapped and constrained, unable to fully express myself
say my name when you know i had no name
You give me an identity and a voice when I feel invisible and unheard
when you down for the kill arch my back for the game
You take advantage of my vulnerability and use it to your advantage
its that art hoe fantasy
This is a reference to a subculture that celebrates creativity and individuality
she artful panties, she-she wet tho
This is a sexualized depiction of a woman who is creative and expressive
look inside her mouth, oh is she [???]
This is a suggestive and ambiguous line that implies an element of mystery or danger
bet she know yo friend though
This line implies that the woman in question is sexually promiscuous
bet she know [???]
This is an intentionally vague line that is left to the listener's interpretation
bet she like to fuck it let it dry and come back a second time
This is a crude and graphic description of a sexual act
can we get in on all this hate can we get in on all this lies
This is a cynical and jaded view of the world and the people in it
are you Awful born and bred to give head to give head
This is an insulting and degrading reference to a person's sexual skills or preferences
i'm distressed
I am experiencing emotional turmoil and distress
i'm in a infinite regress with my hands above my head
I feel trapped and powerless, unable to escape a cycle of negative thoughts and emotions
and now i cannot feel my chest
I am so overwhelmed that I am losing touch with my own physical sensations
you treat me like an art object
You view me as a thing to be admired and appreciated, rather than a person with feelings and desires
on the floor with all my girls
This is a reference to a group of female friends
you tryna tell me that you got this
You are trying to assert control and power over me
if you playing, have you seen that i aint tryna keep you here
I am not interested in playing games or engaging in power struggles
no more famine no more money tricked me into [???]
This is a reference to feeling deceived or manipulated by outside forces
we are children of the internet we kinky and we're weary
This is a recognition of the impact that technology and the online world have had on our lives and our sense of self
tuck your tie touch up in her ears like bitches gone get freaky
This is a suggestive and graphic reference to sexual activity
cause we hurt are you tight?
This is a reference to the pain and vulnerability that we all experience in life
like teach me how to read bitch we know that you alright
This is a confrontational and provocative line that challenges the listener to question their own assumptions and beliefs
but is you artful or you awful?
This is a question about the nature of creativity and expression
is your type a type of way or is you innocent and thoughtful?
This is a question about a person's true nature and intentions
Contributed by Sydney W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dallaecc3658
i love her
@Dani-fa97
I love her x1000 <3
@parthenonpudenda
Queen
@princessbubblegum8057
My queen 👑
@pallybubble1
Dope as fukk
The world has been waiting for you Tommy
@deeeeeep666
I love her too
@lukaswycaza
😩🧡🧡
@sophielewis8688
its so bad that its good
@stevenwashington2656
omg if I was her creative director I would make her pop
@MissEmveeOnTheBeat
Awful records is right, literally, this is awful.