Slackface
YTK Lyrics

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Issa mix of this shit, stir the pot in the bag
Crime scene lookin' like the dog got in the trash
Redenbacher way a nigga tryna pop In the bag
Catch a mirco-wave I forgot issa splash

When I cash out, black out, trap't out my dad house
Jim Carey the DVD I pull the mask out
Lunchtime grillin' yea the pack mad loud

Hit a play, run a route, I might pull a map out

I ain't jump off the porch, nigga I flew
Who woulda knew them three letters need two
I got swine on my Heins, they ketchup

(DOOT DOOT DOOT)

Bet my mama be sick, funeral flu

If ya know you know and If you knew you knew
Get to rapping to me then It's que the fool
Ion know what you talmbout who Is you,
I gotta year to kill and that's including you

(WHEW)
(ACHOO)

I think I got the bird flu
My Benjamins cryin' they blue
Hide In my sock and the sock In the shoe

Then I put the petal to the metal like I'm robbing a florist
A nigga go from stealing granny whip to the Forbes list
Pockets went from chubby to enormous, gorgeous
Shooting for the stars ion want you In my orbit

(BRRT)

Cordless
Hit me onna razor
A lot up on my plate but these 3 Omega

But you already knew that
Goin' nut no Nougat
You won't get ya boo back
I buss' her like A new gat

Sneak dissin' I dismiss It real niggas Neva do that
Put a knot on ya head like a motherf durag

And you monkey ass niggas want the kid to fling the poo back
I'm the king of the jungle and you posted where the zoo at

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of YTK's song "Slackface" convey the experience of a young man who is living a fast-paced, high-risk lifestyle. The first verse uses vivid imagery to describe the chaos that surrounds him; he mixes things up, like stirring a pot, while his surroundings resemble a crime scene. He mentions Redenbacher (likely referring to Orville Redenbacher's popcorn), which he refers to as his preferred way of popping, an allusion to his illegal activities. The second verse starts with him describing his cash flow and how it allows him to act like Jim Carey in the movie "The Mask." He takes time to enjoy lunch while grilling, a reference to how he knows he's surrounded by danger, but it doesn't affect him. He then says he might pull a map out, which could mean he's escaping or setting his next move. He later mentions being from a specific area and how it didn't matter where he came from; he was still going to be successful.

The chorus of "Slackface" is a series of onomatopoeias that resemble an alarm in response to the events that led up to this moment. The line, "Ion know what you talmbout who Is you," is a direct response to critics/skeptics who doubted him from the beginning. He then references how his mom would react negatively to his line of work, hinting at his illegal activities. In the final verse, YTK says he thinks he's caught the bird flu, but he leaves it ambiguous enough to be a metaphor for his life being in danger. He mentions the blue of his Benjamins because they cry since they're being used for illegal activities. He then mentions hiding his money in his sock so he can feel safe, but still acknowledges his wealth. The rest of the verse describes how he's gone from stealing a car to being on the Forbes list, and his rise in pockets has gone from impressive to enormous and gorgeous.

Line by Line Meaning

Issa mix of this shit, stir the pot in the bag
YTK is mixing various substances in a container and stirring them together.

Crime scene lookin' like the dog got in the trash
The area YTK is in looks like a mess, much like a scene a dog might create after getting into the garbage.

Redenbacher way a nigga tryna pop in the bag
YTK is trying to heat up popcorn, similar to popcorn brand Redenbacher, within a bag.

Catch a mirco-wave I forgot issa splash
YTK put something in the microwave and forgot about it, causing it to suddenly splatter.

When I cash out, black out, trap't out my dad house
YTK will likely move out of his father's home whenever he earns a lot of money from his endeavors.

Jim Carey the DVD I pull the mask out
YTK uses the movie 'The Mask' to describe his ability to pull off various impressions and characters.

Lunchtime grillin' yea the pack mad loud
YTK is cooking something around lunchtime that is causing a lot of noise.

Hit a play, run a route, I might pull a map out
YTK is describing the different steps he takes in his process which involves being strategic and possibly traveling with a map.

I ain't jump off the porch, nigga I flew
YTK is emphasizing that he quickly gained his status and didn't have to work as hard as others did.

Who woulda knew them three letters need two
YTK is referencing his rap name YTK, wondering if he really needed two more letters in it.

I got swine on my Heins, they ketchup
YTK is playfully referencing his Heinz ketchup bottle that has pig illustrations on the label.

Bet my mama be sick, funeral flu
If YTK were to die, it would be like his mother catching a contagious sickness at his funeral.

If ya know you know and If you knew you knew
It is only understood by those who know and have experienced what YTK is referring to.

Get to rapping to me then It's que the fool
YTK feels disrespected when someone tries to freestyle or rap against him.

Ion know what you talmbout who Is you
YTK is questioning who his opponent is and what they are trying to say.

I gotta year to kill and that's including you
YTK has a set amount of time to make the most of his career and he is not going to waste any of it, even on his opposition.

I think I got the bird flu
YTK believes he has contracted a sickness similar to the flu specifically found in birds.

My Benjamins cryin' they blue
YTK's money is dwindling and he is struggling financially.

Hide In my sock and the sock In the shoe
YTK is attempting to hide something valuable in his sock and the sock in his shoe.

Then I put the petal to the metal like I'm robbing a florist
YTK is accelerating and driving fast, likening himself to someone robbing a flower shop and in a hurry to escape.

A nigga go from stealing granny whip to the Forbes list
YTK has gone from stealing his grandmother's car to being incredibly successful and making the Forbes' List.

Pockets went from chubby to enormous, gorgeous
YTK's pockets have gone from having a little money, to an incredible amount of wealth which he finds beautiful.

Shooting for the stars ion want you in my orbit
YTK is determined to succeed and doesn't want anyone to hold him back on his journey.

Cordless
YTK doesn't want to be held down and wants to be free to pursue and accomplish his goals on his own.

Hit me onna razor
YTK is requesting someone to contact him through a razor phone.

A lot up on my plate but these 3 Omega
While YTK has a lot going on, he is focusing on 3 essential things.

But you already knew that
YTK assumes that the listener knows what he's talking about.

Goin' nut no Nougat
YTK is emphasizing that he is working hard, without taking any breaks or indulging in luxuries such as nougat candy bars.

You won't get ya boo back
YTK has taken the listener's significant other and they will not be able to get them back.

I buss' her like A new gat
YTK has a sexual relationship with the listener's significant other and he's not afraid to expose it.

Sneak dissin' I dismiss It real niggas Nev'a do that
YTK refuses to engage in subliminal messages and dismisses those who do, finding it unauthentic.

Put a knot on ya head like a motherf durag
YTK will hurt the listener and 'put a knot' on their head, similar to the lumps left on a person's head after wearing a du-rag for too long.

And you monkey ass niggas want the kid to fling the poo back
YTK is calling those who try to start drama with him a 'monkey', and is saying that they want him to react negatively like a monkey flinging feces.

I'm the king of the jungle and you posted where the zoo at
YTK sees himself as the 'king of the jungle'. He is aware that his opponents have adapted to outside life where there are clear boundaries like a zoo.

Writer(s): Kolby Kennedy

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