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“BERLIN” is the third track on iridescence. Berlin is the capital of Germany, and BROCKHAMPTON made a stop in Berlin on their European tour. Kevin has detailed his love for Europe, and the title of this track seems to be an homage to their time spent there.
This song is also significant because it...
[Chorus: bearface]
She said, "Baby boy, why you looking grimy as shit?"
I'll make the wristwatch flood, let diamonds fill my sink
If I got colors on my neck, what would my mama think?
We got the weapon tucked on us, make these boys extinct
Now look, look
[Verse 1: Dom McLennon]
Trade in that noose they put around us for a Cuban link
So my ancestors can see me shining, tell me what you think
I remember the illusions that they tried to move to me
That pollution still ain't stunt my evolution
What you choosing?
[Verse 2: Matt Champion]
No chip on my shoulder, hunnid leagues under the sea (Hoo!)
We live life like cheetah power up like Hummer diesel
Golden chain for niece and nephew
Pessimistic, I do not hang 'round them boys
Metaphysics, need another dimension I can enjoy
[Chorus: bearface]
She said, "Baby boy, why you looking grimy as shit?"
I'll make the wristwatch flood, let diamonds fill my sink
If I got colors on my neck, what would my mama think?
We got the weapon tucked on us, make these boys extinct
Now look, look
Baby boy, why you looking grimy as shit?
I'll make the wristwatch flood, let diamonds fill my sink
If I got colors on my neck, what would my mama think?
We got the weapon tucked on us, make these boys extinct
Now look, look
[Verse 3: Dom McLennon]
Reporting for the operation
I learned that the beauty is in the creation
I added my detail for decoration
So, baby boy, what's the occasion?
You dressed like you 'bout to take over a nation
Avoiding social litigation
When that admiration turns into abrasion
Y'all can find another station
Otherwise, stay tuned, evolution coming soon
Rolling deeper than a dune
Howling at the moon, I'll be back in June
Told my baby I'd be back in November
Did some Beatles shit to kick off this September
Crazy, 'cause in 2010, I had some old friends
That thought I'd be another—[censored]
Go fucking figure
[Bridge: Kevin Abstract]
If I pull up out the tool
Riding still up on the roof
Seems like only legends do
(Check this, hot lookin' babes!)
Bitch, and that's the fucking move
(I feel you, when she said—)
[Chorus: bearface]
She said, "Baby boy, why you lookin' grimy as shit?"
I make the wristwatch flood, let diamonds fill my sink
If I got colors on my neck, what would my mama think?
We got the weapon tucked on us, make these boys extinct
Now look, look
Baby boy, why you lookin' grimy as shit?
I make the wristwatch flood, let diamonds fill my sink
If I got colors on my neck, what would my mama think?
We got the weapon tucked on us, make these boys extinct
Now look, look
[Verse 4: Joba]
Good riddance, goodbye
Out of sight, out of mind
Cutthroat every time
This time, I get what's mine
Where the hell is your backbone?
Ducking me like Whac-A-Mole
Looking like an inflatable at a car show
A spectacle
Lick my finger, bet I found the wind
I follow that shit wherever it blows
You hung yourself, that's not my fault
I just supplied the rope, ugh!
Most thoughts, I don't think twice
Make decisions I'll die by
Never asked for the drama
But I'll turn it into dollars
Dollars, dollars, dollars
[Outro]
"Do you think about me?"
Ohh, ohh
BERLIN was written by Joba & Romil Hemnani & Matt Champion & Jabari Manwa & Kevin Abstract & Dom McLennon & bearface.
BERLIN was produced by Kevin Abstract & Dom McLennon & bearface & Jabari Manwa & Joba & Romil Hemnani.
BROCKHAMPTON released BERLIN on Fri Sep 21 2018.
Berlin is the capital of Germany. The band performed there shortly before the release of iridescence on August 14th, 2018 at Festsaal Kreuzberg.
There is! In Dom’s verse, he says the line
So baby boy, what’s the occasion
With the release of their 2021 album ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE, “Baby Boy” and “WHAT’S THE OCCASION?” are both names of track titles in the BROCKHAMPTON musical sphere.