The song "WTHELLY" by Rob49 features repetitive, catchy lyrics centered around the phrase "What the helly?" which is a slang expression similar to "What the hell?" The lyrics include references to luxury items like a presidential Rolex watch, diamonds, and Birkin bags, as well as themes of wealth, status, and street life. The chorus repeatedly asks "What the helly?" emphasizing surprise or disbelief. Key lyrics include:
- "What the helly? My new watch on presi', diamonds on baguette"
- "Pop outside with that sauce, spaghetti"
- "Bad hoes in a telly, what the helly?"
- "Girl, your boyfriend nerdy, he a bum for certain"
- "Heard I fucked his bitch, got this n*gga lurkin'"
- "I don't know no Jackson, I know Ben Franky"
- "Gotta take my pills, I get too cranky"
- "In the S5 and the S80"
- "How you go on drills and oppers still make it?"
- "Send him straight to hell, n*gga come playin'"
- "This a new Chevelle, this one ain't basic"
The phrase "What the helly?" originates from New Orleans slang and is used similarly to "What the hell?" to express surprise or emphasis. Rob49 explained that the phrase and some of the lyrics, like "diamonds on spaghetti," are more about the sound and feel rather than literal meaning
. The song gained viral popularity and even caught the attention of celebrities, contributing to social media trends
. This summary captures the main lyrical content and context of "WTHELLY" by Rob49.
