LAX
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Hey, elitists from L.A.: Los Angeles, CA
Addressing the privileged group of people who reside in Los Angeles, California.

You know who you are.
These individuals should recognize their own behavior and privileges.

You drive in fancy cars.
Their wealth is demonstrated by their expensive vehicles.

Your allowance exceeds my rent.
They receive more money for doing nothing than others have to pay for basic living expenses.

Listen to what I have to say, remind
The artist wants this group to pay attention to their message and be reminded of it often.

Yourselves everyday. let's get the message on it's way
They should take the message seriously and share it with others.

Well first of all, fuck your fucking attitudes.
The singer is rejecting the snobbish and self-important attitudes of the wealthy in LA.

How can you be so fucking rude. you fucking look at me like when girls are
The artist is asking the wealthy individuals how they can be so disrespectful and judgmental towards others.

Jealous. and fuck your fucking L.A. bars, you're all a bunch of wannabe superstars.
The artist ridicules the nightlife in LA, calling the people there wannabe celebrities.

yeah, fuck your fucking act, you're a
The artist is fed up with the pretentious behavior of this group.

Bunch of dressed up fucking rats. you get anything you want, mommy's jobless fucking runt. you're fucking lounging in
The singer believes that these wealthy people are spoiled and entitled with no real understanding of hard work or financial struggle.

Daddy's fucking mansion. and all your fucking stupid names, blair and tatus that's fucking lame. z.a.c. does not spell zack,
The artist is mocking the common and unoriginal names of the wealthy individuals and their misspellings.

What the fuck is with all that?
The singer is frustrated with the wealthy individuals' behavior and choices.

You think you're so fucking impressive, if you get your name on a fucking guest list, raise your nose to the people in
The singer is calling out the privileged individuals who believe that their name on a guestlist makes them better than others.

Line, give the doorman a fucking high five.
The singer is mocking the individuals for thinking that they are special and getting excited over small things.

and they go: do my shoes match my shirt? does the shirt clash with my pants? do my pants match my eyes? do my eyes look
The artist is ridiculing the superficial nature of this group and their preoccupation with their appearance.

Good tonight? will this place be cool enough? your hair looks oh so tough. this looks so good for us. tonight my moneys
The artist is sarcastically mimicking the conversations of the wealthy with their focus on wealth, looks, and status.

Gunna buy me love.
Their preoccupation with money and material success is misguided and hollow.

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This phrase is repeated twice to emphasize the repetitive and superficial nature of these conversations.

and fuck all of your deceiving what your fake heart fake fucking bleeding. and all the girls you lay on your mat, are the
The artist is calling out the false and insincere behavior of this group, particularly in their treatment of women.

Same girls you fucking laugh at. and fuck your fucking fake ass world, and all your handed out fucking thrills. some of us
The artist criticizes the privileged and selfish behavior of the wealthy in LA, and acknowledges the work that some individuals have to put in just to make ends meet.

We have to work hard, just to get our little part. and maybe your clan is not in boston, but my friends are fucking awesome.
The artist expresses pride in their hard work and their community, pointing out that not everyone has to rely on their family's wealth and connections.

And we'll keep on doing our best, even though our lives are a mess.
Despite the challenges that they face, the singer commits to working hard and trying their best.

and we go: will this check support this tour? will this tour lose my job? without my job, where's the rent? should we all
The artist highlights the financial struggles that those outside of the privileged class face in trying to pursue their dreams.

Just call it quits? a dinner date sure costs a lot. when 28 bucks is all you got. and your life is at a stop. and all your
The singer acknowledges the limitations that the lack of financial resources can place on individuals and their ability to pursue their dreams.

Dreams are all self-taught.
Despite the challenges they face, the singer believes that they have the power to pursue their own dreams and make something of their lives.

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This phrase is repeated three times to emphasize the magnitude of the financial challenges faced by those outside of the privileged class.

And this is the difference between our lives. no wonder tonight you feel alright. and I'm sorry if my mind is occupied, I'm
The artist comments on the vast differences between the lives of the privileged and those who struggle financially, leading to different emotional states.

Trying to forget to wonder why.
The artist recognizes the futility of dwelling on the reasons why things are the way they are and instead chooses to focus on moving forward.

we're built up from nothing. I'm trying to forget to wonder why.
The singer asserts their own self-worth and the value of their own journey, and once again acknowledges the pointlessness of dwelling on the reasons why things are unequal.