Released: 2024
Features: Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign
“FUK SUMN” by ¥$ / Ye / Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, is an assertive track, steeped in a culture of excess, braggadocio and sexual innuendos. Its lyrics cover typical themes in hip-hop, including partying, indulging in substances, and sexual conquests.
“Smokin’ on a junt…” is a reference to consuming marijuana, while “my niggas drinkin’ O.E” is about his crew consuming Olde English, a brand of malt liquor. Together, these lyrics suggest an atmosphere of hedonistic excess. In the refrain, “I’m tryna fuck somethin’ right now,” there’s a direct, unapologetic expression of sexual desire. In hip hop culture, ‘ho’ can be construed both derogatorily and colloquially to refer to women, depending on the context.
“Shawty wanna fuck? Whoa…” revolves around the theme of consent and mutual desire. The phrase “I’ma let her hop on somethin’” is a sexually suggestive expression, indicating a willingness for physical intimacy. The entire chorus echoes the central theme of lust, reinforcing the song’s provocative tone.
Moreover, there are references to a lavish lifestyle and the high-rolling culture often associated with successful hip-hop artists. Lines such as “Miami, Bal Harbour, before I tote, uh, ah” and “I’m on the G6 brackin’ shit with my pole, ha” offer glimpses of that world, talking about luxury locations like Miami’s Bal Harbour and private jets (G6 here not referring to the car, but a Gulfstream G650).
“Even Jesus ain’t marry a virgin, Now I can finally, guess it’s workin’…” This controversial line attempts to erase the stigma around women’s sexual experiences. Kanye’s line, “I don’t care who you fucked, you a virgin to me” portrays a similar sentiment. This a clear repudiation of the double standards and moral judgment often faced by women. “La Flame, baby, you on fire” is a reference to Travis Scott, a fellow rapper known as ‘La Flame’.
The song keeps coming full circle back to the chorus, implying a cyclical nature to these encounters, with a continuous pursuit of pleasure, in line with the hedonistic themes. Overall, the track channels self-confidence and unabashed expression of desire, a spectacle of wealth, success and the indulgence that comes with it, while also tackling societal norms and judgments.
