Meaning of “Balut” Doja Cat
In the lyrics of “Balut”, Doja Cat portrays a highly confident, perhaps even arrogant persona, bragging about her success, wealth, and ability to easily achieve what she wants, likened to “takin’ candy from a baby.” This phrase emphasizes how effortless it is for her to attain success and dominate in their field.
The “Intro” featuring Ric Flair, a well-known professional wrestler, sets a triumphant tone from the start. His words, “None of you can be first, but all of you can be next,” indicate a promise or a warning that while others cannot surpass him, they can follow in his path.
In the “Verse 1” and “Verse 2,” the lyrics delve into more specific boasts about the artist’s luxurious lifestyle and superior skills. Phrases such as “I’ll buy another property for four mill'” and “Makin’ mo’ bills ’til I copped the mobile” paint a picture of significant wealth and success. The artist criticizes others who they view as imitators, with lines like “You are fleeting ’cause you can’t copy this” and “Every bitch that is here copycat.”
The choice of language is strong and explicit, suggesting a no-holds-barred attitude and a disdain for those who don’t meet Doja’s standards or who try to copy her.
She positions herself as original and unmatchable, referring to their strategy of emulating “the greats” but warning that stats — potentially referring to their success or skill level — can’t be copied.
Doja also mentions the downsides of fame, including invasion of privacy and the loss of valuable items, which is seen in lines such as “Doorman said that you gon’ have to leave your phones there” and “I hit the stage and lose the crystals on my toenails.”
What is the meaning of Balut?
The term “balut” does not appear in the lyrics of the song. However, “balut” is a Filipino term for a fertilized developing egg embryo that is boiled and consumed from the shell. It is a traditional street food popular in the Philippines.
Credits
Doja Cat composed this song with the following:
- Yeti Beats
- Rogét Chahayed
- Kurtis McKenzie
When was “Balut” released?
Doja Cat officially dropped this song on 15th September, 2023. It is a song from Doja’s fourth studio album titled “Scarlet”.
