25 Colorful Songs, Clearly For Under Consent [of the] King | Playlist 🎧

1. Lauv & Anne-Marie, “fuck, I’m lonely”

~how I’m feeling~ • Lauv / AWAL • 2020

Lauv (Ari Leff) is one talented dude, period.  After showing immense potential on his playlist-album, I met you when I was 18., the pop singer/songwriter released his debut album, ~how I’m feeling~, in 2020. Throughout the singles leading up to his debut album, he showcased incredible musicianship. Despite being entirely too long, ~how I’m feeling~ has plenty of totally satisfying bops, including the profane song at hand, “fuck, I’m lonely”.

“Fuck, I’m lonely, I’m lonely, I’m lonely as…” On “fuck, I’m lonely”, Lauv captures a relatable sentiment and is totally ‘in his feelings’. On the first verse, after calling multiple times, he asserts, “Your fingers through my hair, that’s on my mind.” On the pre-chorus, he goes on to sing, “I don’t know, I don’t know / How I’m gonna make it out.” That’s where the aforementioned ‘fucking’ lonely chorus comes into play.  The wine that Anne-Marie drinks on the second verse isn’t the only thing that’s bitter: “And all my friends are way too drunk to save me from my phone / So sorry if I say some things I mean.” The two join forces for the remainder of the song in various instances, including the reminiscent bridge. Neither wants to get over each other or the defunct relationship. Ultimately, this is another winning, love-centric song from Leff.

2 & 3. $uicideBoy$, “What the Fuck is Happening” & “Fuck Your Culture”

Stop Staring at the Shadows • G*59 • 2020

The ever prolific $uicideBoy$ returned in 2020 with their sophomore album, Stop Staring at the Shadows.  Sure, Ruby Da Cherry and Scrim have only released two studio albums, they’ve released numerous projects additionally. The rap duo, comprised of two cousins are quite pessimistic lyrically, which is not only part of their charm, but also makes them a perfect fit for 25 COLORFUL SONGS, CLEARLY For Under Consent [of the] King. Of course, the most important part of the criteria to make this list is the song title must feature some form of the work fuck, or at least an abbreviation/stylization.  No worries – Ruby and Scrim cover us twice on Stop Staring at the Shadows!

“Glock to my fuckin’ back, a pill smacked to my head / I catch another, clutchin’ on the smoke from the marijuana…” What a way to commence the boldly titled, “What the Fuck is Happening.”  The lyrical sample serves as a hook of sorts, even though Stop Staring at the Shadows is generally devoid of them. Like most of Stop Staring at the Shadows, the backdrop is nasty AF, and Papa Pine (Ruby) and Yung $carecrow (Scrim) eat it up.  Papa Pine raps about the come-up (“All of a sudden me and my cousin / Rich from pressing buttons) and drops the absolute jewel, “She asked if she could blow me / I said, ‘Bitch, I ain’t no trumpet.’” SAVAGE! Of course, it should come as no surprise Yung Scarecrow mentions pills – blue ones specifically.

Yung $carecrow reappears on the penultimate, f-bomb banger, “Fuck Your Culture.” “Overdosed on heroin, too much Xanny, God can’t stand me,” he spits, adding, “Fuck a standard, fuck your culture, motherfuck a fuckin’ Grammy.” Amen…? Anyways, Ruby appears as alter-ego Romeo da Black Rose:

“Hold up, what the fuck you know of?
Rollin’ the wool off of the wolf and facing facts sober
These last few months, bitch, I never left the sofa
Patiently waiting, the venom is fading, yeah, I’m a king cobra.”
Sure thing…

4. Tink, “Fuck Around”

Hopeless Romantic • Winter’s Diary / WD / EMPIRE • 2020

“Boy, when you pull me and grab on my neck / That’s that lil’ shit that be havin’ me wet…” Wow! Rapper/singer Tink is totally into this man – understatement.  Clearly, he has exactly what she wants on “Fuck Around,” which appears on her 2020 album, Hopeless Romantic, released on Valentine’s Day, fittingly.

Tink basically submits to this man – she’s just that dedicated.  When “None of these bitches is gon’ understand [him],” well, “[He’s] everything that [she] want(s).” The chorus sums up her dedication perfectly.  Furthermore, that’s where For Under Consent (of the) King comes into play!

“I’ll be there for you when you had a long day
Type of love, make me wanna go and tat your name
Promise I won’t fuck around, promise I won’t fuck around
Promise I won’t fuck around, promise I won’t fuck around.”

I suppose saying the key line (“Promise I won’t fuck around”) one time wasn’t sufficient for Tink, sigh.  After all, she says it four times.

5. Brent Faiyaz, “Fuck the World (Summer in London)”

Fuck the World • Lost Kids • 2020

“Wanna fuck the world, I’m a walkin’ erection…” Wow – what a ‘fucking’ opening lyric (couldn’t resist, I’m sorry)! Furthermore, the song at hand, “Fuck the World (Summer in London),” serves as the title track of Brent Faiyaz’s 2020 album.  Fuck the World definitely isn’t the most family-friendly album/song title, but definitely makes a clear, unapologetic point.

The opening line is not only the opening line of the song, but also the opening line of the chorus, which captures the essence of, well, “Fuck the World.” The chorus, in its entirety, plays out as follows:

“Wanna fuck the world, I’m a walkin’ erection
Spend without a thought, we do it reckless
Your nigga caught us texting
You said, ‘Baby, don’t be mad, you know how Brent is.’”

Of course, the chorus is only part of the goodness of “Fuck the World.” Brent Faiyaz definitely ‘talks his shit’ – keeping it 100, just like this playlist, and this particular song title – coming over as cocky and incredibly confident throughout. His focus?  All kinds of girls are sexually attracted to him, but just because it ‘goes down’ doesn’t mean it moves beyond temporary pleasure you might say.  As to where London comes into play on this unique sounding R&B record, well, per Faiyaz, “Took a trip to London just to hear how they talk.” Fair enough – the British accent is pretty cool.

6. Phony Ppl, “Fkn Around”

Ft. Megan Thee Stallion

“Fkn Around” – Single • 300 Entertainment • 2020

For the “fearless five-man band” Phony Ppl, “Liberation is both the modus operandi and main ingredient,” reads their site bio.  Essentially, the collective is quite eclectic, not the least bit constricted by genre.  Following their 2018 album, mō’zā-ik., and a couple of singles, the colorful collective returned with their infectious first single of 2020, “Fkn Around”, featuring Megan Thee Stallion.

The four-minute-plus bop “Fkn Around” is a prime example of the liberation that characterizes Phony Ppl.  In this case, they embrace the rhythmic, sleek funk of old-school, while maintaining freshness with, well, profanity among other things. How many 70s funk songs dare include an abbreviation of the f-bomb in its song title, let alone repeat it liberally? Even if there’s a serious case of potty mouth going on, “Fkn Around” is quite infectious, particular the chorus:

“You’ve got a man, but you fuckin’ around
Risking it all baby just to get down
You’ve got a man, but you fuckin’ around
Risking it all baby just to get down.”

Vocalist Elbee Thrie sounds absolutely amazing – expressive, nuanced, and quite soulful. Beyond the stellar chorus, he brings the heat on first and third verses.  Thrie details this woman’s ways, asserting at the end of the first verse, “Independent woman, I won’t tell you how to act / But you and I both know we could be gone before he’s back…” Megan Thee Stallion arrives for the second verse, playing off of his descriptions, essentially.  She raps about her MANY men:

“I got a European papi out in Italy
And he like to model but he always love to picture me
… I keep a man in Texas, that where the best is
Down south daddy and he’s cool never stress me.” 

Phony Ppl come up big on “Fkn Around,” period: Excellent vocals, a confident rap verse from Megan Thee Stallion, incredible production, and a kick ass, totally infectious chorus.  Yeah, you definitely want to “fk around” with this joint. I enjoyed it so much, it was featured on the monthly best of playlist, Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: February 2020.

7. Brakence, “fuckboy”

“fuckboy” – Single • brakence • 2020

“Fuckboy tryna play my homie / But 2020 I’ma take time on me / Out the window where my mainline goes / This is sacrilegious how I’m gon’ fade off IG.” Hmm, who wants to translate any of that? Before diving into the chorus of “Fuckboy,” first you should totally check out the song’s proud parent – rather the singer/songwriter, brakence.  Brakence, who is still a teenager, made his first appearance on The Musical Hype with the single released after “Fuckboy,” “fwb”, quite a unique single in my opinion.  While compiling songs for COLORFUL SONGS, CLEARLY For Under Consent [of the] King, I noticed brakence had a ‘f-bomb’ song, so, it was a done deal to feature him once more.

What better than a teenager who is able to express pain? Angst is a potent and powerful thing! Even better is the fact that brakence not only reflects on loss (“Heartache comes in many forms” or “This shit ain’t the same if I can’t breathe your air”) but strives to be a better person.  That means, some tough decisions, which he opens up about on the second verse:

“Won’t hide this shit to waste your time
And that’s just bein’ honest
Shouldn’t fall in love and I shouldn’t go to college
Gotta fight off all the pain he made in August
I’m not who you think I am.”

Besides the honest, and ‘swagger-laden’ lyrics, “fuckboy” features unique production work.  It’s best characterized as pop, but it’s not straightforward pop.  The beat adds a hip-hop sensibility, as does the pitch-shifted vocals.  A fuckboy definitely has a negative connotation, but this “Fuckboy” is pretty sweet – the song that is!

8 & 9. Lana Del Rey, “Norman Fucking Rockwell” & “Fuck it I Love You”

Norman Fucking Rockwell! • Interscope • 2019

Hands down, Lana Del Rey released the album of her career in 2019 with Norman Fucking Rockwell!.  Del Rey was nominated for major awards at the 62^nd Annual Grammy Awards for the first time in her career – Album of the Year and Song of the Year for “Norman Fucking Rockwell.” “Norman Fucking Rockwell” is one of two songs on NFR! that drop the f-bomb, hence fitting the parameters of this utterly profane list.  The second song? “Fuck it I Love You.”

“‘Cause you’re just a man / It’s just what you do / Your head in your hands / As you color me blue.” Lana Del Rey kicks off NFR! with the piano-fueled, brutally honest title track. Interestingly, the aforementioned chorus alludes to illustration and painting, both of which are things Norman Rockwell was famous for.  Dig deeper, and “Norman Fucking Rockwell” references and connects to other things.  Del Rey commences the frankness of the record from the jump, singing, “Goddamn, man-child / You fucked me so good that I almost said, ‘I Love you.’” Wow! Beyond the compliments regarding his sex game, she offers criticism: “But you don’t know half of the shit that you put me through…”  The point? The man pleases her sexually but devastates her emotionally.

Lana Del Rey later continues to be bold on NFR! with “Fuck it I Love You”, which keeps the momentum rolling following the lengthy but compelling “Venice Bitch”. There are lots of things to take in, which is characteristic of NFR! as a whole.  There is the reference to a sketchy relationship, yet Del Rey seems to embrace a ‘fuck it’ mentality despite the sketchiness.  Also, there are a number of dual meanings, with lines subject to multiple interpretations.

10. Robert Glasper, “Fuck Yo Feelings”

Ft. YEBBA

Fuck Yo Feelings • Loma Vista • 2019

Normally, we don’t associate jazz musicians with, um, f-bombs. That’s not to say jazz musicians don’t swear, but musically, it’s rarer you hear such words appear in their songs.  Metal-, rap-, and more frequently pop artists we’re not surprised by such potty mouthed lyrics, but again, we don’t expect such from jazz artists.  Grammy-winner Robert Glasper bucks the trend on “Fuck Yo Feelings,” going a step further to name his 2019 album, well, Fuck Yo Feelings too.

Glasper, however, doesn’t utter the titular lyric on “Fuck Yo Feelings” – he leaves that job up to YEBBA.  The thing is, the record itself is a classy, jazzy, R&B joint, save for the profanity.  YEBBA has proven herself to be quite a refined, versatile singer with a gorgeous voice, collaborating with the likes of Ed Sheeran (“Best Part of Me”, from No.6 Collaborations Project), Mark Ronson (three songs from the 2019 album, Late Night Feelings), and Sam Smith (“No Peace” from The Thrill of it All).  Here, in all honesty, she ‘DGAF about her ex-lover’s feelings.’ “But if I change my view,” she sings on the sole verse, “Bitch, it’ ain’t over you.”  Naturally, she closes out this brief, smooth bop with, “Fuck your feeling, baby.”

11. Sheck Wes, “Mindfucker”

Mudboy • Interscope • 2018

“You fuck everything with your mind, nigga / You’re a mothafuckin’ mindfucker.” Okay… Rapper Sheck Wes is best known for one particular, totally ubiquitous, viral hit, “Mo Bamba”.  “Mo Bamba” appears on Wes’ 2018 debut album, Mudboy. A more profanely titled song, “Mindfucker,” matches the criteria for 25 COLORFUL SONGS, CLEARLY For Under Consent [of the] King. Man, oh man, what a title.

“Put my thoughts in my pen and bullets in my weapon / And I pray and say amen anytime a nigga stressin’ / But my mind my greatest weapon…” “Mindfucker” appears as the opener on Mudboy, and what a hell of an opener it is.  The production is dark and unsettling, instrumentally capturing the sound of a mind fuck. During an extended intro, Sheck Wes sets the tone before spitting the sole verse of the record.  During the verse, excerpted above, naturally, Wes characterizes his mentality in the rap game, and, embraces his role as a ‘mindfucker.’ “Mindfucker” previously appeared on a couple of playlists: 11 Songs Where the Mind is the Focal Point and 15 Songs Featuring Profanity in Their Title.

12. The Boxer Rebellion, “What the Fuck”

Ghost Alive • Absentee Recordings • 2018

Nathan Nicholson, who is American, serves as the frontman of UK alternative/indie band, The Boxer Rebellion.  The Boxer Rebellion has made a couple of appearances on The Musical Hype, up until this point for the beautiful and thoughtful “Love Yourself”,  which was released as a single in November 2017, and ultimately, appeared as the third track on the band’s 2018 album, Ghost Alive.  “Love Yourself” previously appeared on the brief playlist, 4 Songs to Make You ‘Love Yourself’ (published in November 2017), as well as the 2020 expanded edition, 11 Empowering Songs About Loving Yourself.

Thankfully, Ghost Alive provided us with a song that fits this ‘For Under Consent [of the] King’ playlist.  The album commences with the colorful, “What the Fuck.” The most eyebrow-raising lyrics of this gorgeously penned and produced ballad occur on the chorus:

“So, what the fuck, who do you
Think you are to talk to me, to look the way you do?
So, what the fuck, who do you
Think you are to talk to me, to look the way you do?”

For those hoping Nicholson would sing more f-bombs, you’ll be disappointed.  The verses are more poetic, refined, and reflective.  “Outside the world the distance looking down from the moon,” Nicholson thoughtfully sings on the first verse, continuing, “Accept the gifts you’ve been given and accept it ends too soon.” On the second verse, he seems to take the high road: “I always found it better if I looked you in the eye / Even if you didn’t notice, even if you wouldn’t try.” Ultimately, this common, profane phrase makes for a bold, powerful question, and of course, a terrific song.

13. Sofi Tukker, “Fuck They”

Treehouse • Ultra • 2018

“I don’t give a fuck about they.” Sofi Tukker (Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern) don’t hold back on “Fuck They”. “Fuck They” is definitely a standout from their 2018 full-length, debut studio album, Treehouse. Selected as one of the 100 Best Songs of 2017, this little-f-bomb fueled song is, well, fun as a four-letter word, of course!

After the initial detonation of ‘the bomb,’ a sick, danceable beat anchors the feisty joint. Hawley-Weld offers up cool vocals that still manage to pack a punch. Her upper register vocals help to amplify the energy.  Also, it doesn’t hurt that she drops those bombs left and right. Halpern gets into the action eventually employing some good ole call and response.  As Sophie continues to emphasize that she “don’t give a fuck about they,” Tucker adds, “Who’s they,” “They don’t even give a fuck,” and “Who’s they anyway.” Yeah, there’s a whole lot of fuckery you might say, but hey, it’s infectious.

14. Dua Lipa, “IDGAF”

Dua Lipa (Complete Edition) • Warner • 2018

“You say you’re sorry, but it’s too late now / So save it, get gone, shut up!” It’s safe to say that Grammy-winning pop sensation Dua Lipa clearly possesses that attitude.  Peruse her 2017 self-titled debut album, and it’s filled with hit after hit after hit.  The biggest hit of the bunch was “New Rules,” but Dua Lipa exhibited even more attitude, feistiness, sass (and profanity) on another standout, “IDGAF.”

I supposed you could give those marketing the album credit for opting for an acronym as opposed to just spelling out the statement. Even so, on the second half of the chorus, Dua Lipa makes it clear how she feels about this trifling boy: “‘Cause if you think I care about you now / Well, boy, I don’t give a fuck.” Basically, “IDGAF” finds the pop star brushing the dirt off her shoulders and making it clear, that she “don’t need your love.”  The vocals are great, the production strong as well, but the biggest selling point – that attitude!

15. Panic! At the Disco, “(Fuck a) Silver Lining”

Pray for the Wicked • Fueled by Ramen • 2018

“Fuck a silver lining / Fuck a silver lining / ‘Cause only gold is hot enough, hot enough.” Damn, does Pray for the Wicked,  the sixth studio album by Panic! At the Disco, opens with a bang! Better yet, a ‘bomb’ has been detonated, and it’s NOT an atomic one.  “(Fuck A) Silver Lining” ‘gets right to it’ with its bold and busy production, and most obviously, that unapologetic, ‘in your face’ f-bomb.

Despite being profane, front man Brendon Urie sounds as assertive and enthused as always, particularly on the ‘offending’ chorus. Throughout the course of the record, the huge personality of Urie is a constant. As impressive as his vocals are, his theatrics are of equal importance.  His investment into the music is stronger than ever.  His gritty vocals continue to cut right through, while his falsetto reaches even heights.  This attitude successfully conveys his message – the silver lining is useless thing.  Yeah Brendon – “fuck a silver living!”

16. Joji, “Bitter Fuck”

In Tongues (Deluxe) • 88rising Music / EMPIRE • 2018

“Now I’m a bitter fuck / They call me a bitter fuck / Because of you.”  WOW – quite a way to put it! On “Bitter Fuck”, a highlight from In Tongues (EP) (2017) and In Tongues (Deluxe)  (2018), Joji describes himself as just that.  He references his issues and blames his ex- for making him a “bitter fuck,” particularly on the first verse and the aforementioned chorus

The bluntness continues on the second verse.  Two key words serve as the foundation of the verse: bitch and fuck. In regard to bitch, Joji describes her as being lame, yet goes on to say she “just came all over me.” In regard to fuck, it’s double entendre, with the primary meaning being, ‘don’t mess with me,’ hence showcasing the bitterness. “Bitter Fuck” previously appeared on the playlist, 11 Uniquely-Titled, Interesting Songs from 2018.

17. Russ, “Fuck That”

ZOO • Russ My Way Inc. / Columbia • 2018

According to Russ, the world hates him.  It’s at least partially true – the rapper, singer, and producer is a hip-hop ‘do-it-all,’ yet, has his fair share of skeptics.  On the other hand, he’s also experienced some success, so, not everybody is against him. One thing that I didn’t particularly care for that’s associated with Russ is his sophomore album, ZOO.  Honestly, ZOO was easily among the worst albums of 2018. The suspect sophomore album concludes in suspect fashion with the profane “Fuck That.”

Like he does during numerous instances on ZOO, Russ plays the victim. Unfortunately, the chip that’s on Russ’ shoulder doesn’t lead to rhymes that expand behind being basic.

“They want me to shut the fuck up, fuck that
They want my talent, my nuts tucked, fuck that
They’re tryna get me to hate me, fuck that
‘Cause y’all can’t ever ever play me, fuck that.”

Sure, it was the utterly annoying “The Flute Song” that landed a spot on the The 17 Worst Songs of 2018, but “Fuck That” definitely has a compelling case for the same honors.  “Fuck That” previously appeared on 11 Songs Where Rappers (and a Singer) Keep it Basic AF as well as 15 Songs Featuring Profanity in Their Title.

18. Marilyn Manson, “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”

Heaven Upside Down • Loma Vista • 2017 

From the start of “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”, a highlight from Heaven Upside Down (2017), Marilyn Manson isn’t playing around in the least, exhibiting ample intensity.  The f-bomb, used for emphasis, should solidify that sentiment.  “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE” is one truly black song.

The chorus is incredibly assertive, with Manson on autopilot, screaming to the top of his lungs.

“We know where you fucking live
We know where you fucking live
We’ll burn it down, burn it down
They won’t even recognize your corpse.”

As epic as the chorus is, the bridge is simply devastating. Lyrically, it’s all about repetition, but the impact has a pulverizing effect: “Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire away!” Ultimately, “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE” is well-produced featuring an awesome performance by Manson.  It previously appeared on the playlist, 11 Songs That Are Dangerous, Violent, or Otherwise.

19. Banks, “Fuck with Myself”

The Altar • Harvest • 2016

The title alone, “Fuck with Myself”, is enough to entice any listener.  Shock value and serious potty mouth are “all the rage,” so Banks definitely ‘opened up a can of worms’ prior to listening to the song. Music draws prejudice too, and “Fuck with Myself” naturally lends itself to it.  Addressing the elephant in the room, is the record about masturbation? Is this record about a different type of self-love, such as emotionally or mentally? Artists love double entendre and there’s clearly double entendre in play on “Fuck with Myself.”

“‘Cause I fuck with myself more than anybody else
It’s all love
I used to care what you think about me
It’s all love
Cause my love so good
So, I fuck with myself more than anybody else.”

Despite all the perverts (and dudes) that hoped that Banks was being sexual, she’s not. Sexual metaphors have grown more and more prevalent in pop music.  Basically, the point of this quirky, yet brilliant single from her 2016 album, The Altar, is that Banks is concerned about her own happiness and well-being as opposed to anybody else’s. Expectedly, a man is the source of her anger and reasoning for her self-love, but “Fuck with Myself” can be relatable on numerous levels, not just a relationship. The record equates to explicit brilliance!

20. Die Antwoord, “Fat Faded Fuck Face”

Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid • Zef • 2016

South African collective Die Antwoord returned with a southern rap-infused single, “Fat Faded Fuck Face”, a highlight of their 2016 LP, Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid.  Song titles don’t get much more honest than the satisfyingly explicit “Fat Faded Fuck Face.” “Fat Faded Fuck Face” features hardcore rap production which favors the production that would grace an American southern rap song. Ultimately, the song is one big insult, filled with the archetypical shots made by rappers consistently.

Ninja initiates “Fat Faded Fuck Face” unapologetically on the hook:

“Fuck, I’m so faded
Motherfuck, I’m faded
In the morning, I be fresh as fuck
But your bitch still be faded
Fat faded fuck face, save it
How’d you get so jaded?
So vain never made it
Just flash in the pan, could get faded
Your legacy’s overrated, your new shit sounds dated
You no longer famous, kids don’t know what your name is
Something crawled up your anus and died
That’s why your face is so fucked up
Salt tasted in your mouth
Your bitch call me the greatest.”

The first verse is performed by Yolandi, featuring a signature catch-line, “I told your boy, ‘your bitch needs to chill’ (bitch needs to chill).” Things get weirder, with Yolandi performing the second verse in a different language. Ninja performs the final verse, in the same style as the hook. One big insult after another and a consistent brag-fest, “Fat Faded Fuck Face” is another enjoyable, quasi-eccentric single from the South African collective. “Fat Faded Fuck Face” previously appeared on the playlist, 13 Songs That Focus on the Face, as well as 15 Songs Featuring Profanity in Their Title.

21. Rob Zombie, “Well, Everybody’s Fucking in a U.F.O.”

Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser • Rob Zombie / Universal Music Enterprises • 2016

To quote the late, great Amy Winehouse, “what kind of fuckery is this”? Rob Zombie has always been one of a kind.  That said, it’s not shocking that he has a song outlandishly titled “Well, Everybody’s Fucking in a U.F.O.” on an album outlandishly titled The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser. Honestly, considering (1) Rob Zombie (2) the song title and (3) the album title, what more can be said than WTF or the aforementioned A.W. quote?  The record was first featured on one of my personal favorite playlists I penned back in 2018, 17 Songs Inspired by Outer Space…to an Extent.

As you might expect, “Well, Everybody’s Fucking in a U.F.O.” is quite perverted and twisted.

“Now every night this wolf
Comes a peeping through, through filthy glory holes
He’s pounding on a rubber bat and a big old jelly roll
I said, ‘look to the skies I think I saw a spaceship ready to feast’
But all they had was jizz on the walls
And bones of a mangled priest.”

Glory holes? Yuck! Jelly roll? Jizz? Yikes, what a totally disturbing listening experience. Definitely some ‘fuckery’ to say the least!

22. A$AP Rocky, “Fuckin’ Problems”

Ft. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar

Long.Live.A$AP • RCA • 2013

“Fuckin’ Problems” was DEFINITELY a big deal in 2013, period.  It gave rapper A$AP Rocky a surefire hit from his debut album, Long.Live.A$AP.  Aiding the explicit hit wasn’t only the visible f-bomb featured in the title, but also assists from a star-studded cast including 2 Chainz, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar.

2 Chainz takes the majority of the catchy, shameful, explicit chorus:  “I love bad bitches, that’s my fuckin’ problem / And yeah I like to fuck, I’ve got a fuckin’ problem…” As for A$AP Rocky, he delivers the first verse, asserting, (“…All these MF’s wanna dress like me / Put the chrome to your dome, make you sweat like Keith…”). Keith Sweat is the man, so you can’t blame him for that killer shout out! Drizzy Drake arrives on the second verse, bragging, “Ain’t heard my new album? Who you sleepin’ on? You should print the lyrics out and have a fuckin’ read along…” Last but not least, Kendrick Lamar kills it on the final verse, spitting, “She eying me like a nigga don’t exist / Girl, I know you want this di–.”  Perhaps A$AP Rocky and friends have some ‘fuckin’ problems,’ but there are no problems whatsoever with this mega hit.

23. A$AP Ferg, “Fuck Out My Face”

Ft. Aston Matthews, Onyx & B-Real

Trap Lord • RCA • 2013

“Get the fuck out my motherfuckin’ face…” Yeah, A$AP Ferg doesn’t sugarcoat much on the crème de la crème from his 2013 debut album, Trap Lord.  Sure, “Shabba” is often tabbed as the crowning achievement but “Fuck Out My Face” is absolutely brutally honest, featuring guests Aston Matthews, Onyx, and B-Real.  I mean, there’s no question that Ferg doesn’t want you in his grill, judging by the aforementioned, totally unapologetic chorus.  This is a prime example of Ferg ‘kicking ass and taking names,’ dropping one hell of a banger.

After killing it on the simple but explicit hook, Ferg doesn’t rap again until the second verse – “A$AP Ferg, A$AP Mobbin’ / Bitches on my ball sack, want a nigga Martian.” Hmm…  He also goes on to spit over the hard-hitting, malicious production, “Another broad and kiss and massage ‘em / Give them booty shots might Nicki Minaj ‘em.” Among the most memorable lines hails from B-Real, who raps the first verse of the record:

“Pass that shit like a deadly virus
She want to hit that’s Miley Cyrus
Head so hard my god she likes this
Change that chicks name to Miley Cypress…”

“Fuck Out My Face” may be bold, but it’s endearing… maybe that’s not quite the right word…

24. CeeLo Green, “Fuck You”

The Lady Killer • Elektra • 2010

“See you driving by town with the girl I love and I’m like, fuck you …” Holy shit – pardon my French! Back in 2010, the Grammy-winning, CeeLo Green record, “Fuck You” was one of the more shocking hits at the time – period.  Why? Well, it should be pretty obvious! Songs featuring the f-bomb so prominently weren’t exactly racing up the charts.  Sure, “Fuck You” was easy to amend as “Forget You,” but still – music hadn’t quite achieved its full liberation even at beginning of the 2010s.

Where so many of the songs on this playlist make all things ‘fuck’ look pretty bad, “Fuck You” doesn’t it – it makes in endearing.  That’s not wholesome mind you, but this record is infectious as… fill in the ellipses. “Fuck You” benefits from superb vocals by CeeLo Green, exceptional production work that is reminiscent of the 60s/70s, and honestly awesome songwriting.  Yeah, it’s dirty, but hey, who won’t must up a smile after hearing a fun line like, “Being in love with your ass isn’t cheap.”

25. Eamon, “Fuck It (I Don’t Want You Back)”

I Don’t Want You Back • Zomba • 2004

“You played me; you even gave him head.” #TMI. It’s safe to say that R&B singer Eamon was a one-hit wonder.  Can’t be stated enough. What’s surprising is the song that ended up being a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100: “Fuck It (I Don’t Want You Back).” Six years before CeeLo Green changed the game with “Fuck You”, music was even less explicit, so the success of a raunchy joint like “Fuck It (I Don’t Want You Back)” was a total shocker.

“Fuck what I said, it don’t mean shit now / Fuck the presents, might as well throw ‘em out / Fuck all those kisses, they didn’t mean jack / Fuck you, you ho, I don’t want you back.” Eamon says fuck so much it makes any and everybody who hears want to say fuck… maybe… maybe not… One thing’s for sure, he makes it pretty ‘fucking’ clear that he doesn’t want her back.  Think about it – “Fuck It (I Don’t Want You Back)” might’ve had even bigger success in 2010s, with the likes of A$AP Rocky’s “Fuckin’ Problems” or Big Sean’s “I Don’t Fuck With You” to name a few ‘fucking’ hits (see what I did there).  Regardless, it shined in 2004, making the f-bomb, well, prominent in mainstream music.