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Hereditary
Isaiah Rashad Lyrics
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You been lookin' for the wrong one, wrong one, wrong one
Ain't thinkin' bout your love I be shittin' on your feelings
And you be lovin' on the wrong one, wrong one, wrong one
My daddy taught me how to drink my pain away
My daddy taught me how to lease somebody
My daddy taught me how to smoke my loaf and go
My daddy taught me you don't need nobody
So one time for the caged bird
And one time for the real niggas
And slow dance on the Jäger
And one time for the little niggas
8 AM in the mornin' I be sippin' on the Henny
You been lookin' for the wrong one, wrong one, wrong one
Ain't thinkin' bout your love I be shittin' on your feelings
And you be lovin' on the wrong one, wrong one, wrong one
In "Hereditary," Isaiah Rashad describes his struggles with alcoholism and his inability to form meaningful connections due to the emotional trauma of his childhood. He begins the song by acknowledging his reliance on alcohol, commenting that he starts his day by drinking Hennessy. The repetition of "wrong one" in the chorus reflects his regret at past failed relationships and his fear of choosing the wrong person.
Throughout the song, Rashad references his tumultuous relationship with his father. He acknowledges that his father taught him destructive coping mechanisms, such as drinking and smoking, as a way to escape his pain. Rashad also acknowledges his father's message that he does not need anyone else in his life, which has made it difficult for him to trust and form meaningful relationships.
The song's chorus and powerful lyricism give listeners insight into Rashad's struggles with addiction and his broken family dynamic that has impacted his approach to relationships. The hard-hitting beats and confessional lyrics make for a raw and emotional listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
8 AM in the mornin' I be sippin' on the Henny
I start my day by drinking Hennessy in the morning
You been lookin' for the wrong one, wrong one, wrong one
You have been pursuing the wrong person repeatedly
Ain't thinkin' bout your love I be shittin' on your feelings
I do not care about your love and have no regard for your emotions
And you be lovin' on the wrong one, wrong one, wrong one
You are in love with the wrong person repeatedly
My daddy taught me how to drink my pain away
My father taught me how to cope with emotional pain by drinking
My daddy taught me how to lease somebody
My father taught me how to treat people as disposable objects
My daddy taught me how to smoke my loaf and go
My father taught me to smoke weed and leave situations when they become uncomfortable
My daddy taught me you don't need nobody
My father taught me to be self-sufficient and not rely on anyone
So one time for the caged bird
Acknowledging those who feel trapped in their lives
And one time for the real niggas
Recognizing and paying respect to those who keep it real and authentic
And slow dance on the Jäger
Drinking Jägermeister and dancing slowly, taking time to enjoy life's simple moments
And one time for the little niggas
Shoutout to young individuals who are overlooked and underestimated
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