HIP HOP
fours Lyrics

The lyrics of Fours’ song “Hip Hop” are a satirical take on the current state of hip hop culture in Hong Kong. The opening line, “You want to play hip hop again, you want to wear hip hop again,” sets the tone for the rest of the song, which serves as a commentary on the cultural appropriation of the music and the fashion. The lyrics go on to say that the singer wants to talk about hip hop, that he'll use the mic to do so, and that he’ll enjoy himself while doing it.

The lyrics address how people in Hong Kong often assert that they are hip hop experts, but they only know the most mainstream and commercial American rappers like Eminem, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dogg. Fours’ critiques those who claim to know hip hop but have no knowledge of its history or cultural significance. The chorus, “You want to play/ wear hip hop,” implies that hip hop is simply another trend being appropriated by those who want to appear cool.

The song also touches on the Hong Kong hip hop scene, referencing certain areas of the city where hip hop culture thrives, as well as local personalities within the scene. The line, “Hip hop is how we get teased and laughed at,” acknowledges the stigma and ridicule that the genre receives in Hong Kong.

Overall, Fours’ “Hip Hop” is a witty and satirical take on the current state of hip hop culture in Hong Kong, and its lyrics the dilemmas of cultural appropriation versus being an authentic fan of the culture.