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Desiigner's hit song 'Panda' gained widespread attention for its energetic delivery and catchy beat, laced with a series of impressionistic and braggadocious lyrics. The song appears to reflect the pursuit of success, wealth, and hedonism, using vivid imagery and metaphors such as 'Panda' to refer to a white BMW X6, which resembles a panda due to its color scheme. The artist mentions connections in Atlanta, luxury cars, and a lifestyle filled with extravagances and potential criminal activity, boasting about his achievements and aspirational life.
The song starts with an assertion of success and Desiigner's feeling of being on top of the world as he introduces his lavish lifestyle. The lyrics indicate the singer is not only enjoying life but actively participating in conspicuous consumption. With the oft-repeated line 'I got broads in Atlanta,' there is a sense of pride in material possessions and social connections that come with his status.
In the refrain and subsequent verses, a recurring theme of opulence is conveyed, but it is accompanied by more aggressive and hyperbolic illustrations such as 'credit cards and the scammers,' suggesting a darker tone dealing with illicit activities. The mood shifts to a slight edginess as the lifestyle Desiigner describes might come at a cost.
The constant repetition of the word 'panda' in the refrain mirrors the addictive nature of both the lifestyle being portrayed and the beat of the song itself. It's as though the 'panda' is a focal point around which these verses revolve, serving both as a representation of wealth and potentially in the way such lifestyles may appear harmless but have black-and-white consequences.
Desiigner's voice and delivery make the song sonically intense and energetic, fostering a frenetic atmosphere drawing listeners into a world of unhinged revelry. However, behind the vibrant beat and lively vocals lies the hint of overindulgence and the potential fall after the high, indicating an emotional complexity beyond the seeming glorification of luxury and excess.
"I got broads in Atlanta. Twistin' dope, lean, and the Fanta"
The artist references having connections in Atlanta, known for its influence on the hip-hop scene, as well as partaking in drug culture by mixing prescription drugs and soda.
"Black X6, Phantom. White X6 look like a panda"
'Panda' is used as a metaphor for a BMW X6 vehicle which has a black and white color scheme, resembling the appearance of a panda.
"Goin' out like I'm Montana"
This likely refers to Tony Montana, a character from the film 'Scarface' known for his lavish lifestyle and rise to power as a drug lord, which could point to the artist's own rise to fame and dominance.
"The choppa go Oscar for Grammy"
Desiigner uses clever wordplay to compare the sound of an automatic weapon ('choppa') to the prestige of winning an Oscar or a Grammy, perhaps alluding to the impact of his music or the violence that can accompany life on the streets.
