Meaning of “Weight” by Brockhampton
“Weight” is a 2018 song by the American musical collective Brockhampton. The lyrics of “Weight” see the members of the band reflecting on the issues they have to deal with owing to their newfound fame. Fame brought them remarkable wealth. However, it also came along with a “weight” they all have to carry with them wherever they go.
The band uses this track to shed some light on some of the specific negative issues that their success has brought them. Some of these issues include battles with alcoholism, drugs and even self-harm.
Other Topics Covered in the Lyrics
Aside the burdens of fame, the lyrics also touch on other things ranging from dealing with one’s own sexuality to the quest for peace of mind to self-worth. For example, in his verse, Kevin Abstract also talks about dealing with his sexuality. It is noteworthy that in 2016, Abstract surprised the hip hop community by coming out as gay. In the line below, he also talks about a band member hurting himself.
“Cause I’m still worried ’bout when Ashlan finna put the razor down”
The line sees Abstract implying that Brockhampton member Ashlan Grey battles with the dangerous problem of self-mutilation. But is it true that Ashlan engages in self-harm/self mutilation? Yes, it is. At a very dark time in his life, Grey struggled with self-harm. He even confirmed this on his official Twitter account and said he gave Abstract his permission to share his struggles with the world.
All in all, the lyrics of this song center mainly on the theme of struggling and coping with fame – a struggle the members of Brockhampton have to deal with whether they like it or not.
Facts about “Weight”
- A total of five songwriters penned this song. They are as follows: Kevin Abstract, Romil Hemnani, Joba, Jabari Manwa and Dom McLennon.
- The production of “Weight” was handled by four of its songwriters (Abstract, Hemnani, Joba and Manwa).
- The song was recorded at the renowned Abbey Road Studios in London, the United Kingdom.
- “Weight” was released on September 21, 2018. It is the sixth track from Brockhampton’s fourth studio album titled Iridescence. According to a Twitter post by the founding member of the band Kevin Abstract, the entire album was inspired by Radiohead’s fourth studio album titled Kid A. In 2012, Kid A was placed at number 67 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums ever produced in the music industry.
- “Weight” has a total length of 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsMfqKayd3c
Does this track feature any samples?
No, it doesn’t.
