“Copycats” is a dynamic collaboration between Danny Brown and underscores from Danny Brown’s 2025 album Stardust, released on November 7, 2025. The track blends Danny Brown’s distinctive rap style with underscores’ hyperpop and electronic influences, creating a unique, genre-blurring experience. It captures themes of ambition, identity, and the pressures of fame, with both artists exploring the complexities of navigating the music industry and personal authenticity.
The chorus, with the repeated lines “Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star / Gimme That,” sets a catchy, anthemic tone, reflecting the desire and hunger for success across different music worlds. Danny Brown’s verses delve into his journey from hardship to stardom, touching on perseverance, self-reflection, and the contradictions of fame. Underscores’ pre-chorus adds a layer of introspection, questioning identity and the impact of imitation in a world full of “serial copycats.”
“Copycats” is part of the wider stylistic and thematic landscape of Stardust, which showcases Danny Brown’s continued evolution into experimental sounds while maintaining his signature lyrical sharpness. The song’s production marries energetic beats with an emotionally charged delivery, making it a standout moment on the album known for pushing boundaries.
Fans looking for a track that mixes rap’s grit with hyperpop’s sonic adventurousness will find “Copycats” especially compelling. Dive into the Copycats lyrics below to unpack its layered narrative, and explore other tracks from Stardust for more of Danny Brown’s visionary approach to music.
| Lead Vocals | Danny Brown & underscores |
| Songwriter | Danny Brown & underscores |
| Music Producer | Holly |
| Label | Warp Records |
| Release Date | October 16, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Warp Records |
Lyrics of Copycats by Danny Brown
[Chorus: Underscores & Danny Brown]
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Gimme That
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Mmm
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Gimme That (Check)
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That
[Verse 1: Danny Brown]
G-get What You Want, Not What You Ask For (Uh)
Sittin’ On Money, That’s What I Stand For (Uh-huh)
It Ain’t That Deep To Be So Shallow (Yeah)
Choose My Path To Walk, The Straight Narrow
(Ooh, Style) Remember Broke Days, Tryna Get Somethin’, A Whole Lotta Nothin’
(Ooh, Style) F-for The Big Bucks, You Can’t Play Us, I’ma Make ‘Em Pay Up
Better Wake Up ’cause The Weak Stay Sleep (Uh)
When The Money Talk, Listening Ain’t Cheap
F**k A Doctor Or A Lawyer, I’m The One They Wanna Be
Kids Look Up To Me, Role Model From The Streets
(Ooh, Style) R-run It Up Front
I’m A Rock Star, Baby, So I Get What I Want
(Ooh, Style) R-run It Up Front
I’m A Pop Star, Baby, So I Get What I Want
[Pre-Chorus: Underscores]
If I’m Being Honest, And I Would Like To
All That I Wanted Was To Be Like You
Serial Copycat, I Want My Money Back
C-come Buy It, Honestly
Tell Me Who You Wanna Be
[Chorus: Underscores]
R-rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Gimme That
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Mmm
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Gimme That
Come Buy It, Honestly
What The Hell Is Wrong With Me?
[Verse 2: Danny Brown]
Can’t March To My Tune With Two Left Feet
Everybody Love Me, Only Love Myself
So They All Want Me Like A Bump Off A Key
Everybody Knows Me But I’m Losin’ Myself
(Ooh, Style) All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Like You
So I’m Doin’ That Too
(Ooh, Style) Worldwide Superstar
F**k Who You Are In A New Sports Car
Dance With The Stars, I’ma Walk On The Moon
Got My Head In The Clouds, I Ain’t Coming Back Soon (Nah)
Do What I Do, I’ma Make My Own Rules
No Lies, I’m The Truth When I Step In That Booth (Yeah)
(Ooh, Style) Lookin’ Up To Stars
Just Might Go Blind, Can’t Block My Shine
(Ooh, Style) Lookin’ Up To Stars
Just Might Go Blind, Can’t Block My Shine
[Pre-Chorus: Underscores]
If I’m Being Honest, And I Would Like To
All That I Wanted Was To Be Like You
Serial Copycat, I Want My Money Back
C-come Buy It, Honestly
Tell Me Who You Wanna Be
[Chorus: Underscores]
R-rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Gimme That
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Mmm
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Gimme That
Come Buy It, Honestly
What The Hell Is Wrong With Me?
[Refrain: Danny Brown]
(Ooh, Style) R-run It Up Front
I’m A Rock Star, Baby, So I Get What I Want
(Ooh, Style) R-run It Up Front
I’m A Pop Star, Baby, So I Get What I Want
(Ooh, Style) L-lookin’ At The Stars
Just Might Go Blind, Can’t Block My Shine
(Ooh, Style) L-lookin’ At The Stars
Just Might Go Blind, Can’t Block My Shine
[Chorus: Underscores]
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Gimme That
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Mmm
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Gimme That
Come Buy It, Honestly
What The Hell Is Wrong With Me?
[Outro: Underscores]
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star
Gimme That, Gimme That
Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star (Star)
Gimme That, Gimme That
(Rap Star, Pop Star, Rock Star)
(Gimme That, Gimme That)
Star
