Joshua Evans first began his journey penning poems as a freshman in high sc… Read Full Bio ↴Joshua Evans first began his journey penning poems as a freshman in high school. After four years of being the frontman of his high school band, he made a decision to go solo. Dem Atlas was born. Dem Atlas conveys through his music the duality between Man & God, Ignorance & Brilliance, Enlightenment & Obscurity.

Watabout
deM atlaS Lyrics

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They don't give a watabout,
A watabout,
My life.
They don't give a watabout,
A watabout,
My life.
They don't give a watabout,
A watabout,

My life.
They don't give a watabout,
A watabout,
My life.
Children of the world
Are you ready?
Are you happy?
Are you happy?
Are you happy?
Tell me why.
Colder than July
The milkman don't stop by
To bring me high fructose corn syrup
Rather instead of that he brings me meth
And a bag full of debt.
And I know what is wrong with my problems.
I think it is me.
I think it is she.
I think there's something wrong with this damn country
In which I'm livin' in.
Constitutions paying dividends
And all these intellectuals surround me.
So Peripheral.
All around my focal.
My vocal is disrupted.
Interrupted, by spear coming Jacksons,
You know what's comin'.
Planes hijacked
And I got people in Iraq
And I got people in Afghanistan
Never coming back, shit.
What's going on, my man?
Haven't seen you in awhile,
Brotha, tell me
Tell me what's up.
They don't give a watabout,
A watabout,
My life.
They don't give a watabout,
A watabout,
My life.
They don't give a watabout,
A watabout,
My life.
They don't give a watabout,

A watabout,
My life.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to deM atlaS's song "Watabout" express the feelings of someone who feels neglected and overlooked by society. The singer feels like nobody cares about his life and its struggles, and this is reflected in the repetition of the phrase "They don't give a watabout, a watabout, my life." The use of the word "watabout" instead of "what about" suggests a kind of dismissiveness or indifference, highlighting the idea that the singer feels his life doesn't matter to anyone else.

The song also touches on themes of addiction, debt, and the failings of society. The image of the milkman bringing high fructose corn syrup and meth instead of milk is a symbol of the ways in which we are encouraged to consume harmful substances, while the reference to debt suggests the ways in which people are trapped and unable to escape the problems that plague them. The line "I think there's something wrong with this damn country in which I'm livin' in" speaks to a broader feeling of disillusionment with the system, while the mention of "all these intellectuals surround me, so Peripheral" suggests a frustration with the way that intellectualism can be used to justify neglecting the marginalized and vulnerable.

Overall, "Watabout" is a powerful commentary on the way that individuals can feel isolated and neglected by society, and the impact that this can have on personal struggles with addiction, debt, and other problems.

Line by Line Meaning

They don't give a watabout, A watabout, My life.
No one cares about me or my life.

Children of the world Are you ready? Are you happy? Are you happy? Are you happy? Tell me why.
The artist is questioning the state of world and if people are truly happy.

Colder than July The milkman don't stop by To bring me high fructose corn syrup Rather instead of that he brings me meth And a bag full of debt.
The artist is struggling financially and is being offered harmful substances instead of food.

And I know what is wrong with my problems. I think it is me. I think it is she. I think there's something wrong with this damn country In which I'm livin' in.
The artist is reflecting on his personal problems and also acknowledges that there are larger societal issues at play.

Constitutions paying dividends And all these intellectuals surround me. So Peripheral. All around my focal. My vocal is disrupted. Interrupted, by spear coming Jacksons, You know what's comin'.
The artist feels like the important issues are being ignored by those in power and he is struggling to have his voice and message heard.

Planes hijacked And I got people in Iraq And I got people in Afghanistan Never coming back, shit. What's going on, my man?
The artist is reflecting on the cost of war and the people he knows who have lost their lives serving in the military.

Haven't seen you in awhile, Brotha, tell me Tell me what's up.
The artist is reaching out to try to connect with someone he hasn't seen in a while, seeking support.

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