Fuck the World is the third EP to be released by, R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and DMV native, Christopher Brent Wood, commonly known by his stage name, Brent Faiyaz. On this tracklist Brent bares his soul and delves deeply into themes of overindulgence in sex and money, the effects of fame, love and its ups and downs, as well as systematic racism within today’s society. Fuck the World places Brent right in his element, and he doesn’t let his foot off the gas until the very last moment.
Skyline
Starting off this EP, Brent immediately starts out the gate with a question. What makes this world go ‘round? On this track Brent becomes hyper aware of the negative energy that can be manifested for reasons known or unknown, and comes to the premise that it doesn’t have to be this way, considering we all came into the world in the same fashion.
Clouded
Clouded takes Brent puts Brent into a more introspective position. He starts wondering how and if he will ever be remembered and decides to simply not give a single care, as society’s outlook on what matters most is skewed and generalized. A simple question forms from the closing of this track. Why should he care?
Been Away
On Been Away, Brent pleads for the girl of his dreams to wait for him as he gets his money right. It is a simple yet evocative theme which Brent explores thoroughly through his own life experiences. He asks her not to give her love away and wait until he’s in the position to love her rightly.
Fuck the World (Summer in London)
The title of this track is actually a double entendre, the first meaning his simply his hate for the world in its current state and his subsequent disconnect from it. The second meaning is simply his love for sex and lustfulness. Fuck the World is Brent’s most popular track on the EP and it seems his message speaks to most if not all of his fans.
Let Me Know
Let Me Know is a song, as Brent states, for his people. Let Me Know explores the themes of marginalization, racism, wrongful imprisonment, self-love, and acceptance of African Americans in this current society and how they cannot love anyone else before they truly and honestly love themselves and the rich culture, history, and impact they have had on the world.
Soon Az I Get Home (Interlude)
A smooth and hard-hitting low-end interlude from Brent, Soon Az I Get Home plays short and sweet and sets up the artist for his next certified track on the EP. Soon Az I Get Home is filled with hums and violins, slowly bringing the listener further into Brent’s dreamy universe.
Rehab (Winter in Paris)
Rehab (Winter in Paris) seems to be the antithesis to Faiyaz’s titular track on the EP and the second most popular song on the project. On the track, Brent speaks about a girl who he is infatuated with, and in turn, who herself is infatuated with intoxication and hooked on drugs. As she has her own obsessions, Faiyaz’s obsession is her, alluding to her being his drug, one he desperately needs rehab for.
Bluffin
Bluffin is representation of how pride can be the downfall on relationships. Brent is stuck between a rock and a hard place on this track, due to him being uncertain if the girl in question is simply playing games and doesn’t care about him as much as he thinks she does, or if she’s, as the song puts it, bluffing. Themes of abuse in relationships are everflowing in this track, and the pain of watching someone you love ruin their life.
Lost Kids Get Money
The second-to-last track on the album, Lost Kids Get Money is Brent getting back into his bag. He speaks on the topic of money and hustling within the industry to get to where he wants to be and how he’s grinded to get where he is now. The chorus paints this picture perfectly and shows Brent unfettered in his position and grinding for his own, as he suggests other should do as well, instead of looking his way.
Make it Out (Outro)
Probably the shortest song on this EP, lyrically and musically, Brent closes out the track with a simple affirmation of his goals and dreams.
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