Lyrically, clipping.’s music attempts to reshuffle and repeat accepted rap scenarios, while eliminating a traditional single-point perspective. Diggs’s writing is heavily citational, like a rough-edged collage, gluing together half-glimpsed images and misremembered references, many of which might feel familiar, and some of which assuredly do not. But even while he consumes and regurgitates established styles, his self-erasure is incomplete; Diggs’s dense, often motormouthed flow remains wholly his own.
Individually, the members are known outside of the group for their extra-curricular artistic projects. Diggs is a stage actor, while Snipes composes music for film, and Hutson is an established noise music artist. Snipes and Hutson have collaborated on many projects, including the score to the documentary Room 237, which was released by IFC in 2013.
In February 2013, clipping. released their debut album, Midcity, on their website. The project was created entirely in-house, with the trio writing, producing, engineering, mixing and mastering all of the material themselves. There was no budget, no outside promotion, no hype-machine, no blog or label interest. In fact, clipping. had no expectation that anyone would bother listening to the album, let alone enjoy it. Nevertheless, reactions were largely positive— despite the uncompromising nature of the production, and its obfuscatory lyrical content— and within five month’s of Midcity’s release, clipping. signed a deal with Sub Pop Records.
CLPPNG, the band’s label debut, was written and recorded between February and October of 2013. Highly well-received, CLPPNG is an album that demonstrates the variety of sounds available when the ‘rules’ of a genre are willfully questioned.
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Loud
clipping. Lyrics
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Turn that bitch up
I'm just trying to spit my raps
And get my dick sucked
We done came to L.A
Trying to get bucks
So I could spend them on
Something to put in this cup
And so is she
And so may we
Menage a three
Or is it really six of ya?
I've been compensating for
Double vision and listen, ahhh-
Which way to the front door?
I've been here for way too long
I got here at four
And it's four now
Or do I mean eight?
Fuck it, there go my partners
We finna levitate
Trees like a motherfucker
Drank like a motherfucker
Which motherfucker wanna
Try and break a motherfucker?
Wow, like who the motherfucker now?
I'm so turnt up can't turn me down
Uh, can't turn me down
Uh, can't turn me down
Nope, can't turn me down
I'm so turnt up, please turn me down
I need my shit loud I need my shit-
We looking for the downest bitch
The bottom as we call her
The follower like a doctor
Prescribe it
Hands off, man avert your eyelids
Or get the full magazine
If you feeling like subscribing
Powder like a motherfucking snowstorm
Bitch say she wanna keep her throat warm
I told her better drop it low as it go
This sterno is no norm
Well drink and I need to see something, baby
How to go get it is nothing, baby
We're nothing
Where'd you go? Where'd I go?
Shit, I can't feel my legs
I need another one, pass me the-
Okay for real, though
The light's out but I still glow
I can't see but I still go
I'm chill but I could kill, though
It's nil though, it's nado
These chicks say they're from Oslo
Brought white girl by the Costco
I said I like mines raw, though
They ripped up their rubbers
I said bitch you must be trippin'
I'm dippin' dottin' Is and crossin' Ts
And it ain't trickin' if I want it
I wanna marry, fuck there I go again
The dopest motherfucker ever tumbled out fallopians
The lyrics to clipping.'s song "Loud" portray the party culture of Los Angeles. The song is written in a conversational tone with a fast-paced rap flow. The opening line sets the atmosphere as the singer urges to turn up the volume. The lyrics contain vulgar language, adult references, and drug references. The singer wants to have fun, get high, and party with friends. The line "Fill me up, gas tank on E, and so is she" alludes to the use of drugs, while "Menage a three, or is it really six of ya?" is a reference to a threesome or an orgy.
The song is composed of five different verses, each depicting a different scenario in the party. The first verse talks about the singer's desire to perform his rap and enjoy sexual pleasures. In contrast, the second verse shows how he's intoxicated, and his senses are numbed by alcohol and drugs. The third verse mentions the singer's preference for a particular type of woman, and he wouldn't mind spending some money on her. The fourth verse portrays the singer's experience with a group of women, and he is willing to explore his sexual side. The final verse is about the singer's desire to find true love, but his lifestyle isn't suitable for a meaningful relationship.
The overall theme of the song is living the fast life, chasing pleasure, and making the most of the present moment. It reflects the nightlife culture of Los Angeles, where people party hard, do drugs, and engage in casual sex. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of his self-destructive behavior, but he chooses to ignore it and indulge himself.
Line by Line Meaning
As the speakers clip
As the sound system gets louder and louder, causing distortion (clipping) in the audio
Turn that bitch up
Increase the volume of the music
I'm just trying to spit my raps
I am trying to rap and perform my music
And get my dick sucked
And engage in sexual activity
We done came to L.A
We have come to Los Angeles
Trying to get bucks
Trying to make money
So I could spend them on
So I can use the money for
Something to put in this cup
Something to drink
Fill me up, gas tank on E
Fill my cup with alcohol, as my gas tank is empty
And so is she
The person I'm with is also intoxicated
And so may we
And we may also become intoxicated
Menage a three
Group sexual activity between three people
Or is it really six of ya?
Or are there really more people involved?
I've been compensating for
I've been trying to make up for
Double vision and listen, ahhh-
Blurry vision and difficulty hearing
Which way to the front door?
I am disoriented and unsure of which way to go
I've been here for way too long
I've been in this location for too much time
I got here at four
I arrived at 4:00
And it's four now
And it's still 4:00, indicating confusion or time distortion
Or do I mean eight?
Or perhaps it's 8:00 and I am disoriented
Fuck it, there go my partners
My friends are here
We finna levitate
We are about to get high or elevated
Trees like a motherfucker
Marijuana in large quantities
Drank like a motherfucker
Consuming large quantities of alcohol
Which motherfucker wanna
Who wants to
Try and break a motherfucker?
Attempt to harm or challenge me?
Wow, like who the motherfucker now?
Who is trying to harm me now?
I'm so turnt up can't turn me down
I am very high and intoxicated and cannot be calmed down
Uh, can't turn me down
Cannot be made quiet or calm
Nope, can't turn me down
Absolutely cannot be made quiet
I'm so turnt up, please turn me down
I am extremely high and intoxicated, someone try to calm me down
We looking for the downest bitch
We are looking for the most submissive and sexually available woman
The bottom as we call her
The most obedient and accommodating woman
The follower like a doctor
Docile and obedient, like a patient following a doctor's instructions
Prescribe it
Give it to us, like a doctor prescribing medication
Hands off, man avert your eyelids
Don't look at us or try to get involved
Or get the full magazine
Or face the consequences
If you feeling like subscribing
If you want to get involved with us
Powder like a motherfucking snowstorm
Cocaine in large amounts
Bitch say she wanna keep her throat warm
Woman wants to perform oral sex
I told her better drop it low as it go
I suggested she perform oral sex to completion
This sterno is no norm
This level of drunkenness and intoxication is not normal
Well drink and I need to see something, baby
We are drinking and looking for some type of entertainment or activity
How to go get it is nothing, baby
It doesn't matter how we obtain the entertainment or activity
We're nothing
We are insignificant or unimportant
Where'd you go? Where'd I go?
We are lost or confused about our current location
Shit, I can't feel my legs
I am very drunk or high, and my legs are numb
I need another one, pass me the-
I need another drink or drug, hand it to me
Okay for real, though
I am being serious now
The light's out but I still glow
Even though the lights are off, I am still shining or standing out
I can't see but I still go
Even though I am disoriented or blind, I am still moving forward
I'm chill but I could kill, though
I am calm, but can become aggressive or violent
It's nil though, it's nado
It's nothing or meaningless
These chicks say they're from Oslo
These women claim to be from Norway
Brought white girl by the Costco
They brought cocaine with them
I said I like mines raw, though
I prefer my cocaine uncut or without additives
They ripped up their rubbers
They discarded their condoms
I said bitch you must be trippin'
I told her she must be mistaken or hallucinating
I'm dippin' dottin' Is and crossin' Ts
I am taking every precaution and being careful
And it ain't trickin' if I want it
It's not a waste of money if I choose to spend it
I wanna marry, fuck there I go again
I jokingly express the desire to get married, even though I am not serious
The dopest motherfucker ever tumbled out fallopians
A boastful statement asserting that I am the best and most talented person imaginable
Contributed by Alaina O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.