"Shrink" is a song by Child Rebel Soldier on August 14, 2024 as promotion for Lupe Fiasco's "Samurai" tour exclusively to his YouTube.[1] It is unclear if Pharrell or Kanye have any contributions to the production, though it is highly likely, as it is labeled as a Child Rebel Soldier song.
Production[]
The song samples "Optimistic" by Radiohead.[2] Coincidentally, their first officially released song together "Us Placers" also samples Radiohead.
Background[]
The song had unexpectedly released on August 14, 2024 as promo for Lupe's upcoming tour for his album "Samurai".
Prior, however, in an interview with Stereogum, Lupe stated he planned on rebooting the rap trio known as "Child Rebel Soldier" since its unexpected breakup in 2010.[3] In this same interview, he confirmed he sent not only this song but another 2024-era Child Rebel Soldier Song "Engine Light" to Tyler, The Creator.[4] Its unclear if Tyler contributed anything to the song. Shortly after the release of the song, it was taken down from YouTube for unknown reasons.
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
[?]
[Verse 1]
Uh, didn't read the tags
Take my right size and divide that in half
That's what happened, what a gaff
Gotta give that away or give it to the trash
Nephew can fit it, Niece can fit it
Yo G I ask for your forgiveness, it all happened in a flash
Only wore it once, I should've kept it in the stash
Shouldn't have hung it up, I should've kept it in the bag
Shouldn't never bought it, should've left it at the flag
Shit that I had visited, collection had me gassed
I shouldn't have fell for the affections of the staff
Yo G, plus a dryer I'll let you do the maaath
[Chorus]
Woo-ooo-ooh
Psychiatry for your soul
[Verse 2]
Yeah, yeah, uh
Saint Laurent shirt, short enough to fit a bare brick
Overzealous fluffing four ruin the hysterics
Holdin' up the Balmains like "I can't even wear this"
Looking at the dryer, why do this to what I cherish?
You're a son of a bitch, a [?] sabotager with a malice talent for a sundering fix
Laundry mat, we were a package and a team
I turn my back and you attack all the jackets of my dreams
That dress grip, neck zip tracksuit from [?] is irreplaceable
Words can't encompass all my hate for you
Mastermind killers, off-white dislikers
I'll never let my [?] be a victim of you vipers
Look at the washer just ready to die, Saiyans arrive
These are reasons why you never should drrry
[Chorus]
Psychiatry for your soul
[Bridge]
Arms on the gun sun flooded
Pour a finger on it even suitable for huggin'
Lookin' like they put it in the Kazan oven
Eyes no longer dry from the beautiful destruction
Arms on the gun sun flooded
Pour a finger on it even suitable for huggin'
Lookin' like they put it in a Kazan oven
Eyes no longer dry from the beautiful destruction, your hand
[Outro]
Hello?
Promise you won't be mad