Released: 2024
“VOGUE” by Lil Tecca is a track that flexes his lifestyle, confidence, and the complexities of relationships. The song is all about living lavishly, dealing with fake people, and staying true to oneself while navigating through life’s ups and downs.
The hook, “Yeah, tell her send me the lo’, yeah / Your location be open / Shawty gon’ count what I’m holdin’ / I get fly, I’m Vogue-in'” sets the tone. Tecca is asking for a girl’s location, showing off his wealth, and comparing his style to the high fashion of Vogue magazine. It’s all about showing he’s got it like that.
In the first verse, “Know you can tell I was chosen / Where your friends? I’m tryna make motion / Alchemist, I’m tryna make potion / Life’s a bitch, thought it was extortion,” Tecca is saying he’s destined for greatness. He’s trying to make moves and create something special, despite life’s challenges.
The line “Funny how this shit really go / Cut her off, and now she tryna know / Gettin’ brain, could tell she honor roll / It ain’t shit if everybody know” talks about how people only value things when they’re exclusive. Once he cuts someone off, they want back in. The ‘honor roll’ line is a clever way to say she’s smart.
“If you think you the shit, let me know / You ain’t outside, tell ’em stay indoors / Might throw away like a band on a coat / Fuck around, might throw a band on this hoe” shows Tecca’s confidence. He’s challenging others to prove themselves and flaunting his ability to spend money casually.
“Off of this za, that’s a whole different smoke / Goin’ up like it’s wall of Jericho / Makin’ racks and your nigga makin’ posts / Hit from the back, I told her, ‘Pick a pose'” highlights his lifestyle. ‘Za’ is slang for high-quality weed, and he’s saying he’s rising up while others are just talking. The ‘wall of Jericho’ reference is about breaking barriers.
“Say I can’t do it, tell a nigga, ‘Watch me’ / Been on my dolo, fuck a posse / No, I ain’t Spanish, but she call me papi / Niggas gon’ fold like it’s origami” is about proving doubters wrong and staying independent. Even though he’s not Spanish, a girl calls him ‘papi,’ and he’s saying others will crumble under pressure.
“Chrome Hearts pillow, this ain’t Murakami / She share the love, told me, ‘We should poly’ / I’m not opposed if you get a copy / One more line, turn me to a zombie” dives into luxury and relationships. Chrome Hearts is a high-end brand, and ‘poly’ refers to polyamory. He’s open to it if she can keep up. The ‘zombie’ line suggests drugs taking over.
“Fuck is you waitin’ for? Catch a body / I’m worried about shit that I got / I never cared what I had / That’s old hoes, money, and friends / I know everything been goin’ fast” reflects on his priorities. He’s focused on what he has now, not the past. Life’s moving quickly, and he’s keeping up.
“Yeah, why lately you been talkin’ crazy? / I let it slide ’cause she bad / I see everybody ’round you fake / Yeah, but when I put you on, you get mad” addresses a girl acting out. He tolerates it because she’s attractive, but he sees the fake people around her. When he helps her, she gets upset.
The chorus repeats, reinforcing the themes of confidence, wealth, and the complexities of relationships. Tecca’s message is clear: he’s living his best life, cutting off fake people, and staying true to himself. The song is a snapshot of his journey and mindset.
