"Yah / Element (Medley)" is a song by Joy Crookes that blends together two tracks originally performed by Kendrick Lamar, titled "Yah" and "Element." The song combines elements of R&B, soul, and hip-hop, creating a unique medley. The lyrics touch on various themes such as personal struggles, family, success, and staying true to oneself. The song expresses Joy Crookes's thoughts and experiences as an artist while also paying tribute to Kendrick Lamar's original songs. In the first verse, Joy Crookes talks about having many theories and suspicions while dealing with the challenges and pressures of being a real person. She emphasizes the importance of following her intuition and maintaining close relationships with family, while also prioritizing financial success and casual relationships. The lines about parking the Aston and working herself to death showcase her dedication to her artistic career, while her girlfriend warns her not to let other people affect her mentality. The chorus emphasizes the sense of being buzzed or overwhelmed by attention and media coverage, indicated by the buzzing radars. Despite this, Crookes refuses to be taken out of her element, suggesting that she won't let external influences change who she is. In the second verse, she mentions how interviews and news outlets try to use her name for their own benefit. She then expresses that her niece is her latest inspiration and makes her life worth living. The line about people recognizing her on TV and calling her "Uncle Kendrick" refers to her admiration for Kendrick Lamar and how she feels recognized as an artist. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the determination to make any action, whether it be slapping someone or going hard at someone, look attractive or glamorous. The lines about pulling up, hopping out, and airing out further reinforce this idea. Crookes once again asserts that no one can take her out of her element. Overall, the song conveys Joy Crookes's journey as an artist, dealing with fame, media scrutiny, and staying true to herself. It combines elements from Kendrick Lamar's original tracks to create a powerful and relatable medley.
