Frampton is well known for his notoriously gritty and rough instrumentals and raw, politically charged lyrics, especially around Brexit and Theresa Mayβs tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His stage name originates from his childhood nickname - Frampton had a speech impediment which caused him to speak slowly and with a drawl. Originally known as Slow Ty, he changed it to slowthai when he released his first single in 2016.
Rainbow
slowthai Lyrics
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But vanilla ice cream is my favorite dish
Blacker the berry, the sweeter the drip
Make a cheesecake, last bit, we can split it
Why you care what my pigment is?
Held me down, I was progressing
Reminded me that my skin tone's rich
L-o-l slowthai in 'fits
Kamikaze put me in a cage
Brown eyes and my shit ain't blue
Exotic trip it's shocker couture
What am I to do?
Won't hire me, then they hire you
Fire me but don't fire you
Lock me up but unboxing you
Colors of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow
Without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype 'cause my skin tone, UFO
Colors of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow
Without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype 'cause my skin tone, UFO
Colors of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow
Without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype 'cause my skin tone, UFO
Colors of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow
Without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype 'cause my skin tone, UFO
Not white, not black either
Asian, latina, not your nigga
Not your honkey or shopkeeper
Skin thick, I throw stones, break windows
Glass homes, break bones, we don't shiver
Colorblind to see the light they grow
Blossom like roses
Brush my hand off, what's the motive?
You got dandruff on your clothing
Call me coon, I Looney Tune
Bust your nose with a sliver spoon
Monkey noises, big baboon
White boy wasted in the zoo
Bones too dense to swim the lagoon
Lochness, wutless innocent yute
Colorblind, swear we're all blue
No difference between us two
Colors of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow
Without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype 'cause my skin tone UFO
Colors of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow
Without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype 'cause my skin tone, UFO
Colors of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow
Without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype 'cause my skin tone, UFO
Colors of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow
Without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype 'cause my skin tone, UFO
When the color's gone colorblind
Red, white and blue
Union Jack united who?
When the color's gone, what am I to you?
In theory you're colorblind
Race just hysteria and when the color's gone
Just the UFO understand my logic
Colorblind see obvious (obvious)
When the color's gone colorblind
Red, white and blue
Union Jack united who?
When the color's gone, what am I to you?
In theory you're colorblind
Race just hysteria and when the color's gone
Just dotted line (understand) colorblind
The lyrics to slowthai's song "Rainbow" are an assertion against the stereotyping and persecution of people based on their skin color. In the first verse, he makes the point that different skin colors have their own unique characteristics that are valuable in their own way. He talks of how his dark skin tone is a rich one, and likens it to brown sugar, while acknowledging that he also loves the taste of vanilla ice cream. He goes on to speak of his own experiences of being held back despite progressing, simply because of his skin color. As a result, he has become more "primitive" in his ways and is now more inclined towards being naughty or rebellious.
In the second verse, slowthai takes on the kind of prejudices that people hold against those who do not fit into their own specific categories. Slowthai himself is a mixed-race individual who sees himself as neither white nor black, nor Asian or Latina. He is simply himself, and sees himself as being beyond categorization. He challenges those who would insult him with derogatory names and instead asserts his own strength and resilience in the face of such attacks.
Overall, "Rainbow" is an important song that addresses the issue of colorism, and reminds us that every person's skin color makes them unique, valuable, and worthy of respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Brown sugar never been so sweet
My skin color may be darker than yours, but it doesn't mean that I'm any less.
But vanilla ice cream is my favorite dish
I respect you no matter your skin color, and I hope you will respect me too.
Blacker the berry, the sweeter the drip
Melanin is beautiful, and I'm proud of my skin tone.
Make a cheesecake, last bit, we can split it
Let's share the sweetness of life together with mutual respect and love.
Why you care what my pigment is?
I don't understand why people are so concerned with skin color, it shouldn't matter.
Held me down, I was progressing
Sometimes society tries to hold me back because of my skin color, but I won't let it stop my success.
Reminded me that my skin tone's rich
Despite society's unfair treatment, I know that my melanin is beautiful and valuable.
L-o-l slowthai in 'fits
I'm confident in who I am, and I don't let anyone else define me.
Primitive with your naughty ways
Some people still have primitive and outdated beliefs about race and skin color.
Kamikaze put me in a cage
Sometimes society tries to hold me back and limit my potential because of my skin color.
Brown eyes and my shit ain't blue
My eyes may not be blue, but they're still beautiful and unique.
Exotic trip it's shocker couture
I embrace my culture and heritage, and I'm proud of where I come from.
What am I to do?
Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to confront racism and stereotypes.
Won't hire me, then they hire you
It's frustrating to see that people are still discriminated against because of their skin color or ethnicity.
Fire me but don't fire you
Discrimination is unfair and unjust, and it's time for it to end.
Lock me up but unboxing you
While society tries to put me in a box because of my skin color, it's time to unbox and challenge the stereotypes.
When the color's gone colorblind
When we stop seeing each other's skin color, we can truly be united and embrace our differences.
Red, white and blue
No matter our skin color, we are all Americans and should be proud of that.
Union Jack united who?
Even though we come from different backgrounds, we can still unite and work together.
In theory you're colorblind
Some people claim to be colorblind, but we still have a lot of work to do to truly end discrimination.
Race just hysteria and when the color's gone
At the end of the day, race is just a social construct, and we should focus on treating each other with respect and love.
Just the UFO understand my logic
Only those who have been discriminated against because of their skin color can truly understand the struggle and need for change.
Colorblind see obvious (obvious)
Those who claim to be colorblind still need to be aware of how race affects people's lives and experiences.
Not white, not black either
I don't fit perfectly into any box or label, and that's okay.
Asian, latina, not your nigga
I am not just a stereotype or a label, and you can't define me by my skin color or ethnicity.
Not your honkey or shopkeeper
I am not your racial stereotype, and I deserve to be treated with respect regardless of my skin color.
Skin thick, I throw stones, break windows
I won't be silenced or held back by discrimination - I'll fight back and make my voice heard.
Glass homes, break bones, we don't shiver
Those who try to hurt or discriminate against me will face consequences and be held accountable.
Blossom like roses
I will continue to grow and flourish despite any discrimination or obstacles I face.
Brush my hand off, what's the motive?
I won't let small-minded people bring me down, and I'll keep fighting for equality and respect.
You got dandruff on your clothing
People who hold onto outdated beliefs and biases are like flakes of dandruff we need to brush off and move past.
Call me coon, I Looney Tune
I will not let others use racial slurs to degrade me or belittle who I am.
Bust your nose with a sliver spoon
I won't let anyone hurt me or those like me without consequences, and will fight back for justice and equality.
Monkey noises, big baboon
Those who continue to make racist jokes and comparisons are ignorant and need to stop perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
White boy wasted in the zoo
Society needs to stop this imbalance and treat every person with respect regardless of their skin color.
Bones too dense to swim the lagoon
Despite obstacles and discrimination, I am strong and resilient enough to overcome them and succeed.
Lochness, wutless innocent yute
I may be young, but I'm determined to create a better future free of discrimination and bias.
No difference between us two
At the end of the day, we are all human beings and deserve to be treated with respect and love, regardless of our skin color or ethnicity.
Colors of the rainbow
Our differences are what make us unique and beautiful, and we should embrace them instead of discriminating against them.
You can't have a rainbow
Without our differences, life would be dull and colorless.
Without a little rain though
Sometimes, we need to go through hard times and difficulties to appreciate and embrace the beauty of our differences.
Don't rub off and stain though
We should all strive to treat each other with mutual respect and love so that our differences don't become scars or stains.
Stereotype 'cause my skin tone, UFO
People often judge or stereotype me because of my skin color, but they don't understand or know me as a person.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jordan Day Reid, Kwesi Darko Obiri, Tyron Kaymone Frampton
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_Julia _
Brown sugar never been so sweet, but vanilla ice cream is my favourite dish
Blacker the berry, the sweeter the drip - make a cheesecake, last bit, we can split it
Why you care what my pigment is?
Held me down, I was progressing
Reminded me that my skin tone's rich
L-O-L slowthai [?]
Primitive with your nasty ways
Kamikaze put me in a cage
Brown eyes and my shit ainβt blue
Exotic trip it's shocker [?]
What am I to do?
Won't hire me, then they hire you
Fire me but donβt fire you
Lock me up but inboxing you
Colours of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype cause my skin tone - UFO
Colours of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype cause my skin tone - UFO
Colours of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow without a little rain though
Don't rub off and stain though
Stereotype cause my skin tone - UFO
Colours of the rainbow
You can't have a rainbow without a little rain though
Donβt rub off and stain though
Stereotype cause my skin tone - UFO
Tommy McCarthy
Brown sugar never been so sweet
But vanilla ice cream is my favorite dish
Blacker the berry, the sweeter the drip
Make a cheesecake, last bit, we can split it
Why you care what my pigment is?
Held me down, I was progressing
Reminded me that my skin tone's rich
L-o-l slowthai in 'fits
Primitive with your naughty ways
Kamikaze put me in a cage
Brown eyes and my shit ain't blue
Exotic trip it's shocker couture
What am I to do?
Won't hire me, then they hire you
Fire me but don't fire you
Lock me up but unboxing you
the bootleg boy 2
Ain't seen videos this good since Dizzee's back in the day, Thai killin it
Chris Vela
Im shleep. Wats up
Phelan
So buzzed to be here during the takeover. Itβs all happening right now and thereβs no stopping it. Track BANGS β€οΈ
Adam
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George Evans
How?
Daniel Robinson
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F.B.I
yo my guy phelan hanging with the gang first tgf now slowthai
daggerdicc
hell yeah brother you know it g
Alfie 123
Slowthai is one of the best rappers out at the moment and his visuals are insane. Also shoutout romell and jay this is sick.
T
Yessssss TGF ON THE SCENE, another Slowthai Classic!