Released: 2023 • Features: Fivio Foreign
“Bla Bla” by Lil Tjay featuring Fivio Foreign is a street narrative wrapped in a gritty, unapologetic shell. This song unfolds layered narratives of street survival, revenge, and defiance against detractors. With a persistent refrain of ‘Blah, blah, blah, blah’, Tjay and Fivio articulate their indifference towards external chatter and skepticism.
From the opening (Blah, blah, blah, blah) refrain, an apparent dismissal of naysayers, Tjay takes us on a deep dive into his reality. ‘When I got shot, nigga, what did you do?’ he asks provocatively, challenging perceptions of loyalty, camaraderie, and bravery within the world he inhabits. Tjay’s line, ‘I was confusin’ myself, tryna think niggas tough / But deep down, I already knew’, underscores a distrust in the personas often portrayed in the streets and the rap scene alike.
As the song progresses, Tjay branches out into a narrative of resilience and determination to succeed against all odds, framed in his lyrics ‘God left me here for a reason, no taking His faith / Feel guilty for taking his – / Chance that I’m going, it ain’t no debate / Next time, I promise I’m makin’ an eighth’. Here, Tjay reckons with the mortality often faced in the street lifestyle and declares his intent to make the most of his opportunities.
Midway, Fivio Foreign chimes in with a charged verse that echoes Tjay’s sentiments of street survival and defiance. ‘Bro got the addy, I got a idea / Tell me it’s up and it’s stuck in the air’, he raps, symbolizing the swift, unwavering call to action when a perceived threat presents itself within their world.
Throughout the song, the ‘blah, blah, blah’ refrain serves as an effective stylistic tool to signify the artists’ blasé attitude towards criticism, gossip, or any form of negativity. Their use of street jargon and colloquial language to depict raw and unfiltered experiences adds an authentic edge to their lyrical narratives, culminating into a well-crafted insight into the intertwined worlds of the streets and Hip hop.
