Katseye have released their second EP WILD, and the track 'Hootie Frutti' is already turning heads with its Baile funk energy and Portuguese opening line. The phrase 'hootie frutti' is a made-up expression with no definitive meaning, but in the song's context it's a playful way to say someone is hot, juicy, and desirable.
The group—Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung—opens the track in Portuguese, singing 'Eu sei que tu gosta da fruta, mas essa é diferente,' which translates to "I know you like the fruit, but this one is different." The rest of the song is in English, with lines like 'You think I'm unaware, but I know what you want / You came for something rare, I'll put it on your tongue / I know you like that.'
What does 'Hootie Frutti' mean?
The title, repeated throughout the song, is an invented phrase without a dictionary definition. According to the song's writers—Daniela González, Rachel West, Kiddo A.I., and Thom Bridges—it serves as a fun, catchy way to describe someone attractive. The lyrics lean into this with references to fruit and juiciness, such as 'Hootie frutti, nice and juicy' and 'Hootie frutti like the twenty dollar smoothies in LA.'
The track channels Brazilian party culture, specifically Baile funk, which is reflected in both the Portuguese intro and the rhythmic style. The music video, released alongside the EP, was heavily inspired by Britney Spears' 'I'm a Slave 4 U,' according to the group.
Full lyrics and translation
Here are the full lyrics to 'Hootie Frutti' as performed by Katseye:
INTRO: [Daniela, Yoonchae]
Eu sei que tu gosta da fruta, mas essa é diferente
Hootie frutti
REFRAIN: [Megan, Sophia]
Hootie fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit
Hootie fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit
Hootie fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit
Hootie fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit
VERSE 1: [Daniela, Yoonchae]
Hey, cutie, cutie, I see ya lookin'
'Cause when I walk in the party, they're like, "Who she?"
Carry my matcha, Mount Valley water
I like my mochi drenched in chocolata (Fruta, fruta, fruta, fruta)
PRE-CHORUS: [Lara, Sophia, Yoonchae]
Let's play some truth or dare, tell me what time you on
You think I'm unaware, but I know what you want
You came for something rare, I'll put it on your tongue
I know you like that
CHORUS: [Yoonchae, Megan]
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah), I know you like that
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah), I know you like that
VERSE 2: [Daniela, Yoonchae, Megan]
Hootie frutti on your tongue, hootie frutti all night long
Hootie frutti, if you want it, come and get it 'fore it's gone
Hootie frutti all the way, hootie frutti every day
Hootie frutti like the twenty dollar smoothies in LA
Hootie frutti (Uh-huh), nice and juicy (So juicy)
Yeah, you crave it, and you're not even a foodie
PRE-CHORUS: [Sophia, Lara, Yoonchae]
Let's play some truth or dare, tell me what time you on
You think I'm unaware, but I know what you want
You came for something rare, I'll put it on your tongue
I know you like that
CHORUS: [Yoonchae, Megan]
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah), I know you like that (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah) frutti (Yeah)
Hootie (Yeah), I know you like that (Yeah)
REFRAIN: [Daniela, Lara]
Fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit (Oh, oh-woah)
Hootie fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit
Hootie fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit (Oh, oh-woah)
Hootie fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit
OUTRO: [Lara]
Hootie fr—
Music video inspiration and performance
The music video for 'Hootie Frutti' drops alongside the EP, and the group has stated it was heavily inspired by Britney Spears' 'I'm a Slave 4 U.' Speaking on The Tonight Show, Daniela said: "There's a part in the beginning that's just like…it's just crazy. You'll see. The whole dance itself, I feel is just very stamina-killing, but I love it. It's one of my favourite choreos that we've done."
The EP WILD is now available, and 'Hootie Frutti' stands out as a high-energy track that blends Portuguese and English lyrics with a Baile funk beat. Fans can stream the full EP and watch the music video on official platforms.
