Samantha is filled with unexpected turns. Sparse one- and two-minute instrumental sketches serve as interludes, creating a sense of flow with soul and R&B samples ("Stoned at the MoMA", "Prayer Hands", the Ciara-quoting "Boo Boo Mobile"). Bundick ventures into ambient on glitchy, sedate closer "welp, tour’s over" and "ambient Rainbow", with the latter layering choral vocals and soothing washes of sound to mesmerizing ends. It’s a testament to Bundick’s innovation that he’s still finding ways to contort his signature sound into new shapes. Even when songs do call back to his previous work, as on "Us 2", which pairs a churning hip-hop beat with sugary synth pads that sound lifted from his 2011 cover of Cherrelle’s "Saturday Love", they still put a fresh spin on the approach.
The songs on Samantha are about the ups and downs of relationships, placing most emphasis on the downs. Bundick even goes so far as to tack an extended sample of The Notebook onto the end of creeping, Washed Out-assisted "Want", a move that very narrowly evades tipping over into schmaltz. On the trap-influenced "The Usual", he laments the frustrations of being a workaholic in a relationship, an unusually frank moment from Bundick. Elsewhere, Kool A.D. spins off into woozy, emotionally conflicted verses ("I got problems acting like a fuckin’ grown up," he grouses in Auto-Tune on "Real Love"), while rising Atlanta rapper Rome Fortune relays relationship fallouts on two of the tape’s best tracks, "Pitch Black" and Puff Daddy-sampling "Benjiminz". Samantha lightens up by the end, as on the sweetly jittery "Enough of You", but the main theme seems to be that relationships are complicated messes that can lead to comfort and love as easily as pain and heartbreak.
Glück
TyM Lyrics
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Früher ohne Chancen und heute in den Charts
Baby, ich hol' uns raus, hab' ich schon gesagt
Nimm mich an der Hand, wir fliegen wohin du magst
Rieche nach Weed und Dior
Drogen an Bord, Stewardess checkt, doch guck' nur besorgt
Psyche ist gefickt, doch wem erzähl' ich das
Leben ist gefickt, aber ich lebe das
Denk' ich an die Zeiten, fühl' ich misery
Ich krieg' Geld für jedes Wort, Digga, das literally
Wir fliegen hoch, meine Fam' ist immer hinter mir
Mir geht's gut, mir geht's schlecht, alles kommt zusammen
Ist schon gut, halt' mich fest, rutsch' dir aus der Hand
Ist schon gut, ist okay, fahr' uns an die Wand
Fünfzig Stunden lang, schauen „Wach“ und im Blatt ein Gramm
Hab mich immer schon gefragt, was Glück ist
Hätt' es längst schon gesagt, wenn ich's wüsste
Wind in meinen Haaren an der Küste
Zucker auf deinen Lippen und du küsst mich
Hab mich immer schon gefragt, was Glück ist
Hätt' es längst schon gesagt, wenn ich's wüsste
Wind in meinen Haaren an der Küste
Zucker auf deinen Lippen und du küsst mich
Sunny Days
Rainy Days
Dankbar für alles, ich schluck' den Pain away
Fühl' mich wie Kobe, ich tweeke, fade away
Der Drink ist kalt, die Droge ist hoch, die 808s
In TyM's song "Was Glück ist," the lyrics delve into the theme of contrasting emotions and experiences. The opening lines portray a sense of duality, with the "pretty motherfuckers" who have achieved success but carry a broken heart from past struggles. This juxtaposition highlights the complex nature of happiness and fulfillment.
The lyrics continue to describe an urge to escape the troubles of life and the invitation to a partner to join in this journey. The use of imagery, such as the scent of weed and Dior, adds to the sensory experience of the song. The mention of drugs and a disturbed psyche reflects the darker side of the singer's existence, acknowledging the hardships he has faced along the way.
The chorus explores the question of what happiness truly is. The singer admits that if they knew the answer, they would have already spoken it. The desire for joy is symbolized by the wind in their hair by the coast and the sweetness of a kiss. These moments of bliss become the fleeting fragments of happiness the singer seeks to understand.
The song also touches on the singer's gratitude for both sunny and rainy days, implying an acceptance of the ups and downs of life. The reference to basketball player Kobe Bryant's signature move, the fadeaway, further emphasizes the notion of letting go and escaping pain. The combination of a cold drink, potent drugs, and bass-heavy 808s represents the numbing of emotions through music and substances.
Overall, "Was Glück ist" explores the complexities of happiness, encompassing both the highs and lows of life, the search for meaning, and the fleeting moments that bring joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty motherfuckers mit 'nem broken Heart
Attractive individuals with emotional scars
Früher ohne Chancen und heute in den Charts
Once without opportunities, now successful in the music industry
Baby, ich hol' uns raus, hab' ich schon gesagt
Darling, I've already told you that I'll get us out of here
Nimm mich an der Hand, wir fliegen wohin du magst
Take my hand, we'll fly wherever you desire
Rieche nach Weed und Dior
I smell like weed and expensive perfume
Drogen an Bord, Stewardess checkt, doch guck' nur besorgt
Drugs on board, the flight attendant checks, but only looks concerned
Psyche ist gefickt, doch wem erzähl' ich das
My psyche is messed up, but who am I telling that to
Leben ist gefickt, aber ich lebe das
Life is fucked up, but I'm living it
Zwei Pillen, ein Drink, das ist History
Two pills, one drink, that's history
Denk' ich an die Zeiten, fühl' ich misery
When I think of the past, I feel misery
Ich krieg' Geld für jedes Wort, Digga, das literally
I get paid for every word, bro, that's literally
Wir fliegen hoch, meine Fam' ist immer hinter mir
We're flying high, my family is always supporting me
Mir geht's gut, mir geht's schlecht, alles kommt zusammen
I'm doing well, I'm doing poorly, everything adds up
Ist schon gut, halt' mich fest, rutsch' dir aus der Hand
It's alright, hold me tight, don't let me slip away
Ist schon gut, ist okay, fahr' uns an die Wand
It's alright, it's okay, drive us into the wall
Fünfzig Stunden lang, schauen „Wach“ und im Blatt ein Gramm
Fifty hours long, watching 'Wach' with a gram on the table
Hab mich immer schon gefragt, was Glück ist
I've always wondered what happiness is
Hätt' es längst schon gesagt, wenn ich's wüsste
I would have said it a long time ago if I knew
Wind in meinen Haaren an der Küste
Wind in my hair on the coast
Zucker auf deinen Lippen und du küsst mich
Sugar on your lips as you kiss me
Sunny Days
Days filled with sunshine
Rainy Days
Days filled with rain
Dankbar für alles, ich schluck' den Pain away
Grateful for everything, I swallow the pain away
Fühl' mich wie Kobe, ich tweeke, fade away
I feel like Kobe, I tweak, fade away
Der Drink ist kalt, die Droge ist hoch, die 808s
The drink is cold, the drug is strong, the music beats
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tim Rumpelt, Jonathan Hanke
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