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Yachty first released “Poland” on Soundcloud last week after snippets of the song were leaked online. The 83-second track quickly gained traction with its woozy, 8-bit beat (produced by F1lthy, Lukrative, and Lucian) and its instantly memorable (and meme-able) hook, which Yachty delivers with a distinct wobble in his voice, “I took the Wock to Poland.” (“Wock” is shorthand for Wockhardt, the pharmaceutical company that makes promethazine and codeine cough syrup.)

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Okay, But When Did Lil Yachty Take the Wock to Poland?

Just in case you haven’t heard by now: Lil Yachty took the wock to Poland. The rapper and pizza mogul has been building buzz over the past week for an 83-second song that’s little more than him repeating the hook “I took the wock to Poland” in a manner somewhere between an operatic recitative and singing through a fan. (Wock, if you don’t know, is a nickname for Wockhardt cough syrup, a go-to for mixing lean; Yachty had previously rapped about his love of the wock on “Wocky My Lover.”) The song leaked on SoundCloud, prompted a bunch of memes , and ended up with an unofficial video with over 4 million views before officially hitting streaming services and getting a Lyrical Lemonade music video today.

None of that is surprising — it’s a hypnotic, fun song you’ll definitely want on repeat. But there’s still one question: When , exactly, did Yachty take the wock to Poland? According to Setlist.fm, the rapper has never performed in the country; the last time Yachty properly toured Europe, in 2017, Poland wasn’t on the list . Vulture reached out to a representative for Yachty to ask if he had ever performed in Poland but has not received a response. Meanwhile, that unofficial “Poland” video, posted by Hotspot Music, purports to be shot at “6:00 am somewhere in Poland,” but it’s clear from the English-language street signs that it was made nowhere near Poland. The Lyrical Lemonade video was shot in the New York City subway (though a sign was changed to read “POLAND”).

So we hate to break it to you, but it looks as though Yachty might never have actually taken the wock to Poland. But that could be about to change. Yachty’s manager, Pierre “Pee” Thomas, shared with HipHopDX that the rapper had been formally invited to Poland by the country’s prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki. “Oh shit,” Yachty replied, according to screenshots of their texts. But is he packing the wock?

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What if Lil Yachty’s ‘Poland’ contains the meaning of life?

The rapper’s strange new hit feels like viral funtime, but it might be bigger than that.

Do people listen to music just so they can draw neat little career arcs on graph paper? It might feel that way if you’ve been following the digital chitchat around Lil Yachty’s latest single “ Poland ,” a discussion that seems bent on solving the mystery of how an enfant terrible becomes a pitchman for Target; then retrenches with a bunch of way-less-famous Michigan rappers simply because he’s a fan; then launches his own line of frozen pizzas; then arrives at this strange new hit, which sounds as cool and inscrutable as the other side of the moon.

The case seems crackable enough. Yachty contains multitudes. He’s more of a person than a business model, and his zigzagging curiosity feels more like an artistic impulse than a brand strategy. Good for him — and if adjacent artists start chasing after their own weirdo whims with even half of his zeal, good for all of us, because while “Poland” certainly tells us something about Yachty’s expansive sense of self, it tells us even more about life: That it’s cold, short, lonely, vast, absurd and yet, despite all of these things, incredibly fun.

It’s true, “I took the Wock to Poland” might not read like the year’s most mesmerizing pop mantra in keystroke form, but across those six words, Yachty makes his voice — a melodized yawn that has chafed low-imagination rap purists from the start — do something new, elongating the most flexible syllables and allowing them to tremble with Auto-Tuned vibrato. In this funny, freaky, emotionally extravagant, tragicomic gush, he sounds like a machine that’s learned how to cry.

So he spends the rest of the song proving he’s human, stressed out and lost in the cold. “Phone still ringing, battling all my demons,” Yachty rhymes, synthesizers swarming at his back. “I been fiending, baby girl, I been fiending.” Here, it’s almost better if you don’t know that “the Wock” is a reference to the recreational use of Wockhardt pharmaceutical-grade cough syrup — that way, it might sound like Yachty took the walk to Poland, a phrase that opens up all kinds of fresh metaphorical pathways. It’s an almost inconceivable micro-thrill, taking a wrong turn down a song this concise.

Concise might be an understatement, too. “Poland” only lasts for one minute and 23 seconds. Hook, verse, hook, see you next time. Go ahead and superimpose all of your paranoia about the death of the American attention span onto this song if you must, but then listen to it again. Yachty’s brevity is casually artful, highly playful and totally real. “Poland” isn’t short, it’s fleeting, and you might even find the meaning of life in the difference between the two.

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TikTok Turned Lil Yachty’s ‘Poland’ Into a National Anthem

Lil Yachty’s “Poland” is 83 seconds long, jarringly repetitive, and purposefully obtuse. And yet, in the hands of TikTok , it’s become a smash, cracking the top half of the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the pride of its namesake country.

Not that Yachty intended any of this. “The song was a joke,” he said in a reaction video with YouTuber ZIAS! “Like, I was just trolling.” The hook—“I took the Woooooock to Polaaaaand”—is something he improv’d one night after seeing someone sipping a Poland Spring bottle in the studio. So the Poland he’s singing about could technically be Poland, Maine . (“Wock,” if you’re wondering, is a nod to Wockhardt cough syrup.) As the song went viral, internet sleuths tried to find out when Yachty might’ve gone to the Central European country and mostly came up empty-handed . The 25-year-old Atlanta rapper didn’t even plan to release the track , but he ended up putting it on SoundCloud after it found its way online.

The leak proved fortuitous. After “Poland” hit SoundCloud, TikTokkers transformed the song’s malleable chorus into gags about taking action stars overseas (“ I took the Rock to Poland ”) and staple items back to burrito chains (“I took the guac to Chipotle ”). Someone even made a loaf of bread emblazoned with the lyrics. It inspired more than 20,000 creations in a week.

No small number of those came from Poland itself. One video called Yachty’s name-drop a “ top 10 moment in Polish history .” Rapper Pat wrote , “This is the proudest I’ve been as a Polish person since [soccer player Robert] Lewandowski scored five goals in 9 minutes.” Another user referred to it as Poland’s new national anthem.

Nikodem Rachoń, a spokesperson for the Polish embassy in Washington, DC, says that he hopes the rapper will one day visit the country, and that the embassy would be glad to facilitate the trip. He even added a bit of music criticism: “I'm pretty sure that on such an occasion, he would have lots of opportunities to find some new inspiration for the next verses the song still apparently needs."

Rapper Kinny Zimmer says that as soon as he heard the track, he was “sure it would become viral.” As someone who loves modern Polish culture, he hopes that Yachty’s song will root his home country in the minds of Americans and teach his countrymates “how beautiful our Polish aesthetics are.” Rapper Pezet confessed to preferring a “more old-school sound” than that on “Poland” but liked its “cool new vibe” and hoped it could inspire collaborations between Polish and US hip-hop artists. 

Others are embracing the song even more fully. Bedoes has dropped a “Poland” remix; in the video, he’s shirtless on a boat with an ax and a glow-in-the-dark shield . “Lil Yachty mentioning my country was a meme to me,” he says, “but it was also kind of surrealistic, because him being a top artist, known worldwide, rapping about my country was really special. I knew all the ways that it probably was a coincidence that he mentioned Poland, but still, that was really special.” He, too, hopes the strange hit leads to an increased appreciation of Polish culture. “Maybe pierogis with Wock?” he jokes. 

Unexpectedly for such a fun lark, there’s a thornier geopolitical angle involved with “Poland.” As Lil Yachty’s song spread, messages began circulating on Twitter that Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki had invited the rapper to visit his country. Local media soon debunked the rumor . Anyone fearing increased authoritarianism in Europe might be pleased to know that Yachty isn’t actually liaising with Morawiecki, who represents the ruling Law and Justice Party, which has been criticized for a crackdown on judicial independence and a general slide away from democratic principles . 

As of this writing, TikTok videos tagged #lilyachtypoland are hovering close to 6 million views , search results for the song top 1 billion . Yachty’s own “Poland” video has been viewed more than 14 million times. Ultimately, it's unclear if his song will have a lasting impact on appreciation for Polish culture worldwide, but in a message from the artist on that video's YouTube page , the rapper makes clear it's a song for regular folks: “You're welcome Polish people, you now have Wock.”  

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Peruse social media for long enough and you’ll probably find Wattpad fan fiction about Lil Yachty ’s newest single, “ Poland .” What started as a random leaked snippet has turned into a viral whirlwind , with everyone from YouTube comedians to Billboard chart-toppers chiming in. Like Yachty’s best songs , “Poland” is mystifying and intoxicating and, most importantly, simple: Over a churning F1lthy beat that wouldn’t be out of place on Whole Lotta Red , Yachty croons “I took the Wock to Poland” in a garbled yodel that probably has Mason Ramsey jealous. No clue what it really means, but it’s sung with enough deliriousness that you think, sure, maybe Yachty’s love for cough syrup has him trekking through Eastern Europe in the midst of a fever dream. At the very least, the song recaptures the light-heartedness that won Yachty fans and made him the face of endless brand campaigns . Does this burst of spontaneity signal a new path for Yachty? Probably not. Will A24 acquire the rights to put his long and storied expedition up on the big screen? Let’s pray. For now, enjoy any moment that snaps us out of the Matrix.

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Here's how I imagine the making of "Poland" went:

LIL YACHTY: "You recording?" ENGINEER: "Yep." LIL YACHTY: "I TOOK THE WOOOOOOOOCK TO POLAND!" F1LTHY: "What the hell was that??" ENGINEER: "Do you wanna try that again?" LIL YACHTY: "Nah trust me ... OK, now make me sound like I'm a robot singing into a fan." RANDOM GUY IN STUDIO: "I'm leaking this."

Whether it's Michigan rap or sample drill, Yachty is constantly looking for new sounds to fold into his world. But the cyber-vibrato on "Poland" reminds me of the goofier Sailing Team days when he was emerging in the wake of Makonnen, KEY and other Atlanta rap mavericks — a singer that couldn't really sing but had enough charisma and auto-tune to pull it off. The song hinges on its insane hook. The verse is kind of forgettable. But that's all it has taken for fans to eat this thing up. Yachty is probably channeling Duwap Kaine, too, a 20-year-old from Savannah, Ga. who's quietly influenced a generation of internet rap crooners by pushing auto-tune to its limits . Kaine seemed to get the message; he's already released a remix .

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Last week (Oct. 6), Lil Yachty issued the short and simple “Poland” on SoundCloud, and the unique track automatically became a meme . Now the 25-year-old rapper is accompanying the song with a Cole Bennet-directed music video.

In the visual, Yachty finds himself jumping the turnstile at a New York subway station on a trippy trek through the train system. The viral record was produced by F1LTHY and dropped on Soundcloud after it leaked.

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The sticky chorus, “I took the wooooooock to Poland,” references Wockhardt promethazine-codeine syrup.

According to HipHopDX , after the song was issued, Quality Control CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas shared the screenshot of an alleged iMessage conversation with Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki inviting the Atlanta native to the European country.

Polish officials have not publicly confirmed nor denied the conversation.

Lil Yachty gets invite from Polish prime minster thanks to viral "Poland" song https://t.co/FoC4kxW3kg pic.twitter.com/isAfcmgSle — HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) October 12, 2022

While the “Oprah’s Bank Account” rapper has remained relatively quiet on the music front , he revealed to Complex last month that he has new music finished, but the release date is still blurry.

“My album is done. It’s mastered and done. When you’ll get it, I don’t fu**ing know. My date has been pushed back like five times. The disappointing thing is that it probably won’t be on this side of the year unfortunately.”

Watch Lil Yachty’s video for “Poland” above.

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Here's What Lil Yachty Means When He Says He 'Took The Wock To Poland'

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After snippets of Lil Yachty ’s “Poland” leaked online, the tune immediately became a viral phenomenon and has proven itself to be just as addictive as the song’s subject matter. Lil Yachty hasn’t released a song in over a year, so it’s no surprise that the song would become a hit with a one liner that’s got all of the social media in a digital grasp.

On Oct. 4, shortly after the leaks, Yachty, or Lil Boat as he’s affectionately known to fans, released the official minute-and-a-half-long song on SoundCloud .

POLAND – LIL YACHTY(PROD. F1LTHY) by Lil Yachty, RD, Lil Boat on #SoundCloud https://t.co/0aw1OHfEWI — C.V Thomas (@lilyachty) October 4, 2022

This is great news for fans of the 25-year-old Georgia native who have been itching for some new music since he dropped his Michigan Boy Boat mixtape last year.

Yachty hasn’t released a song in over a year, and it’s no surprise that the song would become a hit with a one liner that got all of the social media in a digital grasp.

According to Genius , “Poland” was recorded in 2021, and in August of this year, Yachty caught wind of a snippet floating around on the internet, and he wasn’t thrilled. This is when he decided to exclusively drop the track on SoundCloud. The F1LTHY- produced track has since amassed over 4.2 million plays.

Following the instant popularity of the song, it’s been placed on digital streaming platforms, such as Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal.

However, now that they’ve finally got a full length version of “Poland” in their possession, some fans have a few questions about the song’s content.  If you’re an old head, you might be asking yourself the same.

What does Wock mean?

Wock is short for Wockhardt , an India-based pharmaceutical company that produces — you guessed it — promethazine and codeine cough syrup. For those who aren’t familiar with promethazine and codeine, those are the key ingredients in lean. Back in the 90s, all the rappers used to rap about Actavis, another global pharmaceutical company. However, it looks like Yachty wants to make Wock the new trend as he travels around the European country of Poland .

We definitely don’t encourage ”Wock” or other drugs, and we still don’t understand why taking it to Poland is a big deal. Codeine is an opiod , highly addictive, and misuse can result in overdose or even death.

Although the subject matter itself isn’t worthy of a theme song, you can still check out some of Twitter’s responses to the track below.

One fan re-created a cover for the song, and Yachty said, he’s changing his current cover to this!

& ON GOD IM CHANGIN DA COVER 2 DIS TMMR https://t.co/GRf1zL1sue — C.V Thomas (@lilyachty) October 11, 2022

Fans were anxiously waiting for the DSP release.

drop on Spotify i need to vibe — Blooper (@BlooperBraves) October 8, 2022

Another fan professed his adoration for the one-liner.

Bro I’m addicted to that line — 𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙓𝙄𝙎❈ (@AlexisArtistry) October 5, 2022

Someone said it’s the best song ever made.

This is the best song ever made — ͏layi (@layi_olusanya) October 4, 2022

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“The Wock to Poland”: the meaning of Lil Yachty song

Poland is a song released by Lil Yachty in October 2022. The song went immediately viral on TikTok: although it’s quite a short song, people immediately wondered what the meaning of the song was. That repeated line, “I took the Wock to Poland,” triggered people’s curiosity because it’s an expression that not everybody knows. In this article, we will explain what it is about.

You can find the official video of the song below:

I took the Wock to Poland: what’s the meaning of the lyrics?

“Wock” refers to Wockhardt, a pharmaceutical Indian company famous for a strong cough syrup containing promethazine and codeine . This cough syrup is the main ingredient of lean, an illegal drink that causes addiction. Therefore, when Lil Yachty refers to Wock, he means lean, as the song’s lyrics confirm:

I been leaning, baby girl, I been leaning (Wock’) Phew, phew, phew (Wock’) Phone still ringing, battling all my demons

And if, on the one hand, the meaning of “wock” is clear, nobody knows why Lil Yachty took it just to Poland: the choice of that specific European country has no explanation so far. Based on the dates on Bandsintown , the last time Lil Yachty was in Europe for a concert was in 2021, and it was in the UK.

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The complete song lyrics

I took the Wock’ to Poland (3x)

Uh (Phew, phew), ha I been fiending (Uh), like I’m Kenan Ride around with a Kel-Tec (Wock’) If you mean it, baby girl, do you mean it? I been leaning, baby girl, I been leaning (Wock’) Phew, phew, phew (Wock’) Phone still ringing, battling all my demons I been fiending, baby girl, I been fiending (Wock’) Hope you love me, baby, I hope you mean it (Wock’)

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Lil Yachty – “Poland” Lyrics Meaning

Joanna holds a BSc in English Literature and uses her expertise in literary analysis to uncover the deeper meaning of her favorite songs.

Lil Yachty’s “Poland” is a vivid, thoughtful piece. It’s not just a song; it’s a journey into the artist’s state of mind. Yachty uses a simple, repetitive hook – “I took the Wock’ to Poland” – as a metaphor for escapism and his battle with personal demons. The song is less about a specific person and more about Yachty’s inner struggles. He’s candid about issues like dependency and the constant fight with one’s darker thoughts. This raw honesty is why he wrote “Poland.” It’s a window into his soul, a candid reflection of his challenges and coping mechanisms.

Imagine a song that’s more than just catchy lyrics. “Poland” is a deep dive into Lil Yachty’s mind. It’s an exploration of themes that are as real as they are relatable. Keep reading, and you’ll see just how much a few lines can reveal about life, struggles, and the quest for peace.

“Poland” Lyrics Meaning

“Poland” by Lil Yachty is a masterclass in using minimalism to convey depth. The song kicks off with a catchy, yet simple line: “I took the Wock’ to Poland.” This repetition isn’t just for rhythm; it’s symbolic. Yachty uses “Wock'” (a reference to Wockhardt, a cough syrup used recreationally) as a metaphor for escapism, for taking his troubles and habits to a place far away, both literally and metaphorically.

As we move through the song, Yachty touches on themes of dependency and internal struggle. The line “I been fiending, like I’m Kenan” suggests a constant craving, an unending battle. His mention of “Ride around with a Kel-Tec” hints at a sense of protection or defense against unseen threats, possibly his own demons.

The song’s simplicity is its strength. It’s about feeling lost, about trying to find solace in something, anything. “Phone still ringing, battling all my demons,” he raps, painting a picture of a man at war with himself, trying to find peace amidst chaos.

The Story Behind “Poland”

“Poland” is a glimpse into Lil Yachty’s psyche. When he wrote this song, he was in a reflective, perhaps even troubled state of mind. It’s a musical expression of his battles with personal issues like dependency and the relentless pursuit of inner peace. The repetitive nature of “I took the Wock’ to Poland” is telling. It suggests a cycle, a repetitive journey in search of escape. Yachty isn’t just talking about physical travel; he’s discussing a mental and emotional journey. The song serves as a metaphor for seeking solace in something outside oneself, even if that solace is temporary and potentially harmful.

His openness about battles with demons, both external and internal, adds a layer of authenticity to his music. “Poland” isn’t just a song; it’s an artist baring his soul, sharing his struggles, and inviting listeners into his world. This raw, unfiltered glimpse into his life is what makes “Poland” resonate with so many. It’s a song born from a real, human experience – an experience that many can relate to, even if the specifics differ.

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Lil Yachty Shuts Down Playboi Carti Sound Comparisons

Earlier this week, Kai Cenat previewed an unreleased song from Lil Yachty during his livestream. After fans accused the “A Cold Sunday” artist of copying Playboi Carti’s cadence, he decided to respond on Twitter yesterday (March 20) evening.

“Biting him? How did I bite him? The beat? If that’s the case, I [have] been workin’ with Cardo since 2019 or 2020 on record. Y’all fans be smoking the strongest d**k,” Yachty quote-tweeted a social media user’s shade. The original post that he responded to read, “Carti can’t try one new sound without rappers immediately biting him. He’s generational.”

Cardo, who’s known for producing songs for Drake, Travis Scott, and Kendrick Lamar, has worked on several of Carti’s recent releases. The Grammy-winning beatmaker is responsible for “H00DBYAIR,” “KETAMINE,” “ EVILJ0RDAN ,” and “BACKR00MS,” all of which are expected to appear on the musician’s next album.

Unfortunately for Yachty, people pointed out more alleged similarities than just the beat. One account wrote, “The song is terrible. The beat is a ‘H00DBYAIR’-type beat. Your flow is an obvious attempt at a Carti flow, and you used a ‘what’ ad-lib in the same cadence [that] Carti uses.”

Yachty also dismissed accusations of him copying Carti last year. In July 2023, DJ Akademiks claimed the Whole Lotta Red artist “made him change his entire sound” during a livestream . The music commentator further alleged that records like “Poland” and “Strike (Holster)” drew influence from the Georgia native.

However, Yachty quickly pointed out, “[You are] so insane. I didn’t tell [you] this at all. Stop drinking, bro. I said [Tyler, The Creator] encouraged me to take that route.”

In 2023, the QC rapper put out Let’s Start Here. , which featured Justine Skye, Teezo Touchdown, Daniel Caesar, Diana Gordon, and Fousheé. It saw him venturing into psychedelic rock and spawned songs like “​​​drive ME crazy!” and “pRETTy.”