Y.B.P. Lyrics

Danny Brown

Quaranta

Bruiser Wolf

Jan 17, 2024

English

"Y.B.P." is a new English song by Danny Brown, featuring Bruiser Wolf, published on the Danny Brown YouTube channel. The song was written by Danny Brown and Bruiser Wolf, and produced by Skywlkr and Kassa Overall. It is part of… Read More

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Y.B.P. Lyrics By Danny Brown ft. Bruiser Wolf

[Verse 1: Danny Brown]
Let me change the channel with the pliers
Wet clothes on the porch, we ain't have a dryer
Spending food stamps, wait 'til ya leave the store
Too many in the bed, had to sleep on the floor
'Cause my cousin always pee, getting whipped in the morning
Every night can't sleep, got me tossing and turning
Late night in the kitchen, here I'm always fussin'
Got my ass beat, I ain't even do nothin'
Seen her crying in the kitchen and I don't know why
Caught my aunt smokin' crack and she got a black eye
Living on Focus: HOPE and we tryna get by
Sippin' on WIC juice, wash it down with chili fries
Homie shot at the Coney, hope he survive
Only go to church when someone die
Kids raisin' kids, all tryna be grown
Things never fix when we come from broken homes

[Chorus: Danny Brown & Bruiser Wolf]
We was young, black and poor being raised in Detroit (Raised in Detroit)
You can never learn what a nigga been taught
See, we was young, black and poor being raised in Detroit (Young, black and poor)
You can never learn what a nigga been taught
See, we was young, black and poor being raised in Detroit (Raised in Detroit)
You can never learn what a nigga been taught
See, we was young, black and poor being raised in Detroit (Young, black and poor)
You can never learn what a nigga been taught

[Verse 2: Bruiser Wolf]
Detroit city, that's where I live
Feels like "Poetic Justice," you get killed at the drive-in
Who gon' front you some work? Who gon' front you some work?
We was fresh from the dirt, put you on a t-shirt
Wanna run like Barry, shoot like Zeke
But in the hood with a nine on me like Rodney Peete
Motor city, the Motown, the Fab Five
Police violence, that's how Malice Green died
Coleman Young, Dennis Archer, Kilpatrick
Pissy mattress in the alley doing backflips
Uh, these hoes ratchet, daddy's absent
But, the kids see us doing wrong
Ayy, they wanna be us when they grown
But ask them why be high like Rich Jones
My city show no love
It's hard to fit in the murder mitten like OJ glove

[Chorus: Danny Brown & Bruiser Wolf]
We was young, black and poor being raised in Detroit
You can never learn what a nigga been taught
See, we was young, black and poor being raised in Detroit (Raised in Detroit)
You can never learn what a nigga been taught
See, we was young, black and poor being raised in Detroit
You can never learn what a nigga been taught
See, we was young, black and poor being raised in Detroit
You can never learn what a nigga been taught

[Verse 3: Danny Brown]
Stuck in the middle between Blade and Dilla
Surrounded by killers, couldn't see the big picture
From a bird's eye view, we ain't had no clue
Didn't know what was true, had nothing to lose
"Home where the heart is"? But where is the love?
Feeling lost in the world, they don't care about us
Back to the world, we ain't had no plan
Everything about the city made me who I am
You can make it here, yeah, yeah, you know the rest
Everyday was like a test, if you fail, it's death
Or a trip to Wayne county, hope you don't get sent to Jackson
Middleman taxin', to the story just a fraction
How the system made division but it don't add up?
Take away from the hood, never giving back to us
How the system made division but it don't add up?
Take away from the hood, never giving back to us

[Outro: Danny Brown]
Young, black and poor
You can never learn
See, we was young, black and poor
You can never learn what a nigga been taught
See, we was young, black and poor being raised in Detroit
You can never learn what a nigga been taught
See, we was young, black and poor being raised in Detroit
You can never learn what a nigga been taught

[Verse 1: Danny Brown]
In the first verse, Danny Brown provides a gritty depiction of his childhood. He describes the struggles of living in poverty, such as not having basic amenities and relying on food stamps. Brown's vivid imagery conveys the challenges and frustrations of his youth, including witnessing family members' substance abuse and violence. His reflection on these experiences highlights the instability and trauma he faced growing up in a broken home.

[Chorus: Danny Brown & Bruiser Wolf]
The chorus, performed by both Danny Brown and Bruiser Wolf, emphasizes their shared experience of being young, black, and poor in Detroit. They underscore that the lessons they've learned from their upbringing are unique and cannot be taught. The repetition of this message reinforces the idea that their experiences have shaped them in ways that outsiders may never fully understand.

[Verse 2: Bruiser Wolf]
In the second verse, Bruiser Wolf continues to paint a vivid picture of life in Detroit. He references iconic figures and events, such as sports heroes and instances of police violence, to contextualize the environment they grew up in. Wolf's lyrics highlight the dreams and aspirations of those in his community, juxtaposed with the harsh realities of crime and poverty. The verse also touches on the absence of positive role models and the impact it has on the younger generation.

[Verse 3: Danny Brown]
In the third verse, Danny Brown reflects on the broader implications of his upbringing. He contrasts the dreams and potential of his community with the systemic barriers that hold them back. Brown discusses the lack of opportunities and support, emphasizing how the system's neglect perpetuates cycles of poverty and violence. He concludes by acknowledging how these experiences have shaped his identity and resilience.

[Outro: Danny Brown]
The outro reinforces the central theme of the song, repeating the message that their experiences of being young, black, and poor in Detroit are unique and formative. Danny Brown reiterates that these lessons, learned through hardship, are invaluable and cannot be taught through conventional means.

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About Song

The song's theme revolves around the hardships and resilience of growing up young, black, and poor in Detroit. Through vivid and raw storytelling, both artists reflect on their personal experiences, shedding light on the struggles of poverty, violence, and systemic neglect. The lyrics capture the harsh realities of their upbringing while emphasizing the lessons learned and the strength gained from their environment.