Lil Peep was described as a "SoundCloud rapper", and his musical style is considered lo-fi rap or emo-trap. The New York Times defined Åhr as the Kurt Cobain of lo-fi rap and described his music as gloomy and diabolically melodic. Åhr's music generally draws on both southern US rap and the angsty introspection of the rock subgenre post-hardcore.
In 2015, Åhr released his first mixtape, Lil Peep Part One, which generated 4,000 plays in its first week. Shortly thereafter, he released his first extended play, Feelz, and another mixtape, Live Forever. In 2016, Åhr released two seminal mixtapes, Crybaby and Hellboy.
Avoid
Lil Peep feat. Wicca Phase Springs Eternal & Døves Lyrics
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GothBoiClique, all black
I knew love once, it's hard to forget
I thought of you and nights spent
When I′m backed against the wall
I thought of her and highly
'Cause she answered when I called
I want her to wanna hurt me
And I miss 2013 love songs
And I'm so lost, under club lights
In the all black, GothBoiClique
GothBoi, I′m the one you can′t avoid
No choice, baby, I be makin' noise
GothBoi, I′m the one you can't avoid
No choice, no choice
Lookin′ for you in the back of the club
Lookin' for her in the back of the club, fucked up
Everybody know I numb it with the drugs
Everybody know I numb it with the drugs
Fucked up in the back of the club
Cast a sigil in the back of the club
I got scars on me, no love
Light a candle and I pray for doves
And you′re fadin' away, like the pill under my tongue
We seriously never even touched, it sucks
I'ma put your name in my skin, mix the ink in my blood
It′s so fucked
So tell me what is love
If I ever had it, if I ever had it
Did I really want it?
And why can′t I remember?
I cannot remember
I took the black two-seater when you pushed me away
Into the dark, I only want what's best for you, baby
I reach out to you, but slowly
If there′s passion there, then show me
Fast, hard
It's a slow drug
And I swear that
But it′s true love
These are true lines
Saw you in the back of the club again
And we just started textin' again
And now you sendin′ pictures to my phone, like I just can't resist
I'm tryin′ not to let you feel missed
And now we′re in the bar, like 6 PM
And now we took a bottle to your bed
Listenin' to Slowdive, eyes like so-so red
And I can′t stop starin' at the back of your neck
And you think you can make me love again
I swear that I will never feel a thing
Hollow shell, quiet hell, but you′re so into me
Screamin', "Why don′t you love me back?"
'Cause it's GothBoiClique, ′til my lungs collapse
GothBoi, I′m the one you can't avoid
No choice, baby, I be makin′ noise
GothBoi, I'm the one you can′t avoid
No choice, no choice
Lookin' for you in the back of the club
Lookin′ for her in the back of the club, fucked up
Everybody know I numb it with the drugs
Everybody know I numb it with the drugs
The song "Avoid" by Lil Peep featuring Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and Døves describes a person who is lost and numb, seeking love and connection but unable to fully grasp it. The lyrics mention the GothBoiClique, a group that Lil Peep was a part of, and the all-black clothing they often wore. The song describes looking for someone in the back of the club, using drugs to numb the pain of not being able to fully connect with others. The lyrics also mention memories of past love, wanting to be hurt by it, and missing the feeling of being in love.
The chorus repeats the line "GothBoi, I'm the one you can't avoid," emphasizing the singer's persistent presence and desire for connection. The song also mentions the pain of unrequited love, with the singer unable to forget someone they loved who didn't return their feelings.
Overall, "Avoid" is a melancholic and introspective song that conveys the difficulty of seeking connection and love while struggling with addiction and emotional turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll only see us in the back
We keep to ourselves and stay in the shadows
GothBoiClique, all black
Our crew dresses in dark colors with a gothic aesthetic
I knew love once, it's hard to forget
I had experienced love before, but it's difficult to move on
I thought of you and nights spent
I think about the good times we had together
When I'm backed against the wall
When I feel trapped and helpless
I thought of her and highly
I hold her in high regard and esteem
'Cause she answered when I called
Because she was there when I needed her most
I want her to wanna hurt me
I want her to be passionate and intense
And I miss 2013 love songs
I yearn for the time when love felt pure and simple
And I'm so lost, under club lights
I feel disconnected and disoriented in the club scene
In the all black, GothBoiClique
I blend in with my crew and their aesthetic
GothBoi, I'm the one you can't avoid
I'm the one you can't ignore or escape from
No choice, baby, I be makin' noise
You can't help but hear me and what I have to say
Lookin' for you in the back of the club
I search for you in the corners and shadows of the club
Lookin' for her in the back of the club, fucked up
I search for her even when I'm under the influence
Everybody know I numb it with the drugs
Everyone knows I use drugs to escape my pain
Cast a sigil in the back of the club
I use magic to try and influence my fate
I got scars on me, no love
I have emotional wounds and pain without any love to heal them
Light a candle and I pray for doves
I seek peace and love in the midst of chaos and darkness
And you're fadin' away, like the pill under my tongue
You're slowly disappearing from my life, like the effects of a pill wearing off
We seriously never even touched, it sucks
I regret that we never got to experience physical intimacy together
I'ma put your name in my skin, mix the ink in my blood
I want to permanently tattoo your name on my body as a symbol of our connection
So tell me what is love
I question what love truly means
If I ever had it, if I ever had it
I'm unsure if I've truly experienced love before
Did I really want it?
I question whether I truly wanted love or just the idea of it
And why can't I remember?
I don't understand why my memories and feelings about love are so blurred and unclear
I took the black two-seater when you pushed me away
I distanced myself from you when you rejected me
Into the dark, I only want what's best for you, baby
Even though I'm hurt, I still want the best for you
If there's passion there, then show me
If you still have feelings for me, make it known
Fast, hard It's a slow drug
Love can be intense and addictive, but also slow and gradual
And I swear that But it's true love
I believe that my feelings are true and genuine
Saw you in the back of the club again
I saw you once again in the darkest corners of the club
And we just started textin' again
We recently began communicating again through text messages
And now you sendin' pictures to my phone, like I just can't resist
You send me tempting photos that make it hard to resist you
I'm tryin' not to let you feel missed
I don't want to give in too easily and risk getting hurt again
And now we're in the bar, like 6 PM
We're spending time together early in the night at a bar
And now we took a bottle to your bed
We're getting more intimate and drinking together in your bed
Listenin' to Slowdive, eyes like so-so red
We're listening to melancholic music and have bloodshot eyes from drinking
And I can't stop starin' at the back of your neck
I'm mesmerized by your beauty and can't take my eyes off of you
I swear that I will never feel a thing
I vow to never feel the pain of rejection and heartbreak again
Hollow shell, quiet hell, but you're so into me
I feel empty and hopeless, but you still seem to care for me
Screamin', 'Why don't you love me back?'
I'm frustrated and hurt that you don't feel the same way about me
'Cause it's GothBoiClique, 'til my lungs collapse
I will always be part of my gothic crew until the end of my life
Writer(s): Jonathan Christopher Shave, Gustav Elijah Ahr, William Hayward, George Astasio, Dylan James Mullen, Mike Blackburn, Jason Andrew Pebworth, Adam Mcilwee
Contributed by Noah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.