Leon Thomas delivers “Not Fair” as part of the deluxe edition MUTT Deluxe: Heel, a refreshed version of his breakthrough album.
Following the viral success of the self-titled single that earned him a Tiny Desk appearance, a Best New Artist nomination at the BET Awards, and collaborations with artists such as Halle Bailey, Freddie Gibbs, and Ty Dolla Sign, Leon updates his project with nine new tracks. “Not Fair” emerges as a key moment in the deluxe release, showcasing a raw narrative of romantic vulnerability and impulsive attraction. In this track, Leon challenges the traditional swagger of a lothario by confessing his inner conflict; he wonders aloud, “It’s not fair, how you just gon’ take off your clothes and sit right there? / How you just do whatever you want? / How you gon’ put a spell on me just to front? / How you keep make me falling in love, it’s just not fair.” Produced by a team including James Fauntleroy, Freaky Rob, D. Phelps, and FaxOnly, the song highlights his willingness to reveal a more exposed side of himself despite the expectations set by his earlier, unapologetic work. Released under EZMNY Records and Motown Records in collaboration with UMG Recordings, the track continues to solidify Leon Thomas’s reputation as an artist unafraid to evolve while maintaining the inventive spirit that first set him apart in the global music scene.
Produced by James Fauntleroy, Freaky Rob, D. Phelps & FaxOnly
May 30, 2025
1 Song, 3 minutes
EZMNY Records/Motown Records; ℗ 2025 UMG Recordings, Inc. & EZMNY Records, LLC
Lyrics
[Chorus]
It’s not fair
How you just gon’ take off your clothes and sit right there? (There you go)
That’s it (There you go), that’s it
That right there, ah, there
How you just do whatever you want?
How you gon’ put a spell on me just to front?
How you keep make me falling in love, it’s just not fair
[Verse 1]
I just wanna see you, must be santería
I just need a re-up, I don’t need a prenup
Niggas wanna be us, bitches wanna be her
Looking so good, finna get these niggas beat up
[Pre-Chorus]
I will fight a thousand times just to touch you
Even when I know you’re lying, won’t interrupt you
‘Cause I love you
You would be right all the time if it was up to me
We could’ve fought all night long
When you had your clothes on
But now I’d rather be wrong than to be alone
Girl, you know that’s not fair
[Chorus]
It’s not fair
How you just gon’ take off your clothes and sit right there? (There you go)
That’s it (There you go), that’s it
That right there, ah, there
How you just do whatever you want?
How you gon’ put a spell on me just to front?
How you keep make me falling in love, it’s just not fair
[Verse 2]
Funny thing to speed up, you just wanted freedom
I just wanna be the strongest leader, longest lover
Hands up, feet up like, baby, put the seat up
Backseat meet-up
[Pre-Chorus]
I will fight a thousand times just to touch you
Even when I know you’re lying, won’t interrupt you
‘Cause I love you
You would be right all the time if it was up to me
We could’ve fought all night long
When you had your clothes on
But now I’d rather be wrong than to be alone
Girl, you know that’s not fair
[Chorus]
It’s not fair
How you just gon’ take off your clothes and sit right there? (There you go)
That’s it (There you go), that’s it
That right there, ah, there
How you just do whatever you want?
How you gon’ put a spell on me just to front?
How you keep make me falling in love, it’s just not fair
