Attention

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## Music video

"**Attention**" is the fifteenth track and first promotional single from Doja Cat's fourth album, *Scarlet*. It was released on June 16, 2023, through Kemosabe and RCA Records.

## Background

On April 17, 2023, Doja Cat shared snippets of various songs on Instagram Live and posted a list of 19 tracks considered for her upcoming album, including "Attention". On May 24, she began teasing her album with Tweets pairing a drop of blood emoji with the missives "scarlet was here" and "scarlet’s watching," followed by "let myself heal, scar finally sealed." On June 12, the pre-save link for "Attention" leaked early; the following day, Doja Cat officially announced the song with its blood-splattered cover art, alongside the release date of June 16, 2023 and the drop of blood emoji. The song was also made available to pre-order for digital download and as a CD single, confirming the title "Attention".

## Theme

"Attention" by Doja Cat explores themes of self-confidence, empowerment, and recognition. The song's pre-chorus suggests the subject craves attention, expressing her desire for recognition rather than romantic relationships. The chorus emphasizes the need for recognition and appreciation. Doja Cat addresses criticism, expressing confidence in herself and her abilities. The second verse highlights vulnerability and the rewards it can bring, highlighting financial success and the fascination with witnessing others' downfall.

## Lyrics

[Chorus]

Baby, if you like it, just reach out and pet it

This one doesn't bite, it doesn't get aggressive

Show you how to touch it, hold it like it's precious

It don't need your lovin', it just needs attention

[Post-Chorus]

(Love me) It needs, it seeks affection

(So sweet) Hungry, it fiends attention

(Hungry) It needs, it seeks affection

(Baby) Hungry, it fiends (Yeah, yeah)

[Verse 1]

Look at me, look at me, you lookin'?

My taste good, but I just had to redirect my cookin'

I coulda been an opener, I redirect the bookin'

I readed all the comments sayin', "D, I'm really shooketh"

"D, you need to see a therapist, is you lookin'?"

Yes, the one I got, they really are the best

Now I feel like I can see you bitches is depressed

I am not afraid to finally say shit with my chest

Lost a lil' weight, but I ain't never lost a tushy

Lookin' good, but now my bald head match my

Lookin' good, but now they all sayin' that I'm ugly

Boo-hoo, my n\*\*\*\*, I ain't sad you won't fuck me

I'm sad that you really thought your ass was above me

You're lucky 'cause I just paid your bill with a reply

I just made your money pile knee-high

I just made your stats peak, now you got a blue check

Now you can afford to go and reinstall a new wig

Now you can afford to not be lousy, go and do shit

Talk your shit about me, I can easily disprove it, it's stupid

You follow me, but you don't really care about the music

[Chorus]

Baby, if you like it, just reach out and pet it

This one doesn't bite, it doesn't get aggressive

Show you how to touch it, hold it like it's precious

It don't need your lovin', it just needs attention

[Post-Chorus]

(Love me) It needs, it seeks affection

(So sweet) Hungry, it fiends attention

(Hungry) It needs, it seeks affection

(Baby) Hungry, it fiends (Yeah)

[Verse 2]

Look at me, look at me, I'm naked

Vulnerability earned me a lot of bacon

I put a thong all in my ass and taught you how to shake it

I paid all my respect to those who taught me how to make it

And now I reap the benefits with no confrontation

Y'all fall into beef, but that's another conversation

I'm sorry, but we all find it really entertainin'

'Cause we all wanna see them slip and fall right on their faces

And we all wanna be the one to see the devastation

Not be in it, but ain't the bad press good?

The disrespect's real, how this Patek look?

Pull out the checkbook, now why yo' neck crook?

I never learn to "superstar" from a textbook

Talkin' 'bout, "She fallin' off, why she get booked?"

Man, I been humble, I'm tired of all the deprecation

Just let me flex, bruh, just let me pop shit

"Why she think she Nicki M? She think she hot shit"

Huh, I never gave a F, go stir the pot, bitch

I got y'all head all in the dirt just like an ostrich

Of course you bitches comparin' Doja to who the hottest

[Chorus]

Baby, if you like it, just reach out and pet it

This one doesn't bite, it doesn't get aggressive

Show you how to touch it, hold it like it's precious

It don't need your lovin', it just needs attention

[Post-Chorus]

(Love me) It needs, it seeks affection

(So sweet) Hungry, it fiends attention

(Hungry) It needs, it seeks affection

(Baby) Hungry, it fiends

[Outro]

Okay, cute