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[Chorus: Rich Brian] Pull a mil' in a day, ain't even have the goddamn bill On your pill, every day I just be sippin' Chamomile Mass appeal, everybody show up 'cause they know I'm here Every week, I be on the face, she think it's Cetaphil Up in my business, pull up in my bitch crib I got people locked and loaded like they trained for ISIS Askin' for forgiveness, I never said you have it Pullin' all these dimes like, do you really want attention? [Verse 1: Rich Brian] Photoshoot the second I go out Catch me chillin' with Offset in a luau You gotta give a resume so I can see what you're about Fuck your Snapchat, fuck your camera I need space like astronaut Please don't make me pull up on you Like Tom Sawyer, like to get right to the point And my sneakers match my sweater, I got hella sauce like soy Like my dad, I'm the man, don't wanna see me mad What you doin'? Is you lost? Go ahead and call a cab, ayy Yesterday my mother called me, she told me that she be worried 'Bout my food and what I eatin', I tell her it's calamari D'usse when I got no plans, sippin' on it after dinner You say you hang with the man, I see him when I'm in the mirror [Chorus: Rich Brian & Offset] Pull a mil' in a day, ain't even have the goddamn bill On your pill, every day I just be sippin' Chamomile Mass appeal, everybody show up 'cause they know I'm here Every week, I be on the face, she think it's Cetaphil Up in my business, pull up in my bitch crib (Skrrt) I got people locked and loaded like they trained for ISIS (Boom) Askin' for forgiveness, I never said you'll have it (Hey) Pullin' all these guns, but do you really want attention? (Woo, woo, woo, woo) [Verse 2: Offset] Diamonds on my wrist got her attention (Hey!) When I pulled up in that drop top, Fonzworth Bentley (Skrrt!) I heard your main bitch, she got me in her mentions (Hey!) I am a Martian, I am not from this dimension (No!) All of this water drippin' on my Patek, like I rinsed it (Drip, drip, drip) Fuck on your daughter, I won't test a bet, she in detention (Smash, smash, smash) Drip drop, Gucci socks, bought my bitch Givenchy (Hey!) Your tick tock, Rolex watch, plain Jane, keepin' it simple (Plain) Young rich nigga, in the trap with rich niggas Ain't goin' for a bitch nigga, choppa flip niggas (Grrt!) On my way up to eight figures, I don't need nigga (No) No police, my neck on freeze (Freeze), my dog breed killas [Chorus: Rich Brian] Pull a mil' in a day, ain't even have the goddamn bill On your pill, every day I just be sippin' Chamomile Mass appeal, everybody show up 'cause they know I'm here Every week, I be on the face, she think it's Cetaphil Up in my business, pull up in my bitch crib I got people locked and loaded like they trained for ISIS Askin' for forgiveness, I never said you'll have it Pullin' all these guns, but do you really want attention?

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Meaning of "Attention" by Rich Brian

The lyrics present a brash assertion of success and a desire for space from intrusive scrutiny. The narrator, Rich Brian, boasts about financial gains and widespread recognition, contrasting it with a personal preference for calm, like sipping chamomile. He emphasizes his own self-sufficiency and the need for distance from those who pry into his life, likening his need for space to an astronaut's. The central tension lies between the public persona that commands mass appeal and the private individual seeking tranquility. Brian highlights the constant attention he receives, noting how people are always watching him, yet he maintains a detached, almost indifferent stance. This is underscored by his assertion that he sees the 'man' in the mirror, suggesting a strong sense of self-worth independent of external validation. A key craft element is the juxtaposition of high-stakes, almost aggressive imagery with mundane or calming references. Lines like "I got people locked and loaded like they trained for ISIS" are immediately followed by "On your pill, every day I just be sippin' Chamomile." This contrast creates a complex picture of someone who navigates a demanding, potentially dangerous world while prioritizing inner peace and self-care. This lyrical approach is effective because it creates a sense of controlled power. The narrator isn't just boasting; he's defining his own terms of engagement with fame and scrutiny. The specific, often unexpected, pairings of images and ideas make the listener reconsider the typical tropes of success in music, offering a more nuanced portrayal of navigating the spotlight.

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Credits

Writers
  • Rich Brian
  • Offset
  • Austin Powerz
  • Bkorn
  • Tim Gomringer
  • Kevin Gomringer