Drop Dead Gorgeous

In 'Drop Dead Gorgeous,' Kanye West and Murphy Lee explore the intoxicating allure of physical beauty and the complexities that come with it. The song opens with Murphy Lee's enthusiastic admiration for a stunning woman, setting the tone for a narrative that oscillates between admiration and caution. The hook, 'Take notes while I take tokes to the marijuana smoke / One look and murder she wrote / She drop dead gorgeous,' encapsulates the immediate, almost fatal attraction that beauty can invoke. This line suggests that beauty can be so overwhelming that it leaves a lasting, almost deadly impression.

Murphy Lee's verses delve into his experiences with women, highlighting the superficiality that often accompanies physical attraction. He describes women who are eager to be with him, keeping his pictures in their drawers and staying up late just to talk to him. However, he also acknowledges the transactional nature of these relationships, referring to some women as 'convenient whores' and noting that he usually settles for 'sevens' but is now aiming for 'elevens and twelves.' This numerical rating of women underscores the objectification and commodification of beauty, reducing complex individuals to mere numbers based on their physical appearance.

Kanye West's verse adds a layer of introspection and critique. He questions the value of having a 'drop dead gorgeous' girl who doesn't genuinely like you, warning that such relationships can be perilous. 'She'll run over your head with a motorcycle,' he says, using a vivid metaphor to illustrate the potential danger of being with someone who is only interested in superficial aspects. Kanye emphasizes that while physical beauty is appealing, it is not the most important thing in life. His perspective serves as a counterpoint to Murphy Lee's more hedonistic approach, adding depth to the song's exploration of beauty and relationships.