Demons
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Whole lot of pain on my shoulder I cant shake it
Reaper coming for my soul but he cannot take it
I can't die until my opps dead so a nigga waiting
Had a broken heart I tried to fix it with love
But that shit was never helping I resorted to drugs
I just needed some attention I just needed a hug
Wasn't there when I was down I'm like where was the love
Nigga I don't do no writing Let my brain rhyme
I can't even look her in the fucking eye
Hopped straight off that porch had to leave my heart inside
Been fighting demons in my dreams I don't that I can make it
Whole lot of pain on my shoulder I cant shake it
Reaper coming for my soul but he cannot take it
I can't die until my opps dead so a nigga waiting
Had a broken heart I tried to fix it with love
But that shit was never helping I resorted to drugs
I just needed some attention I just needed a hug
Wasn't there when I was down I'm like where was the love
I'm like fuck all that love
Put my faith up in these bullets they the jury the judge
Don't rep my name don't wear my tee when I get put in the mud
When I was breathing and alive
You ain't give a fuck about me you was wishing I would die
Been fighting demons in my dreams I don't that I can make it
Whole lot of pain on my shoulder I cant shake it
Reaper coming for my soul but he cannot take it
I can't die until my opps dead so a nigga waiting
Had a broken heart I tried to fix it with love
But that shit was never helping I resorted to drugs
I just needed some attention I just needed a hug
Wasn't there when I was down I'm like where was the love
The lyrics of Imagine Dragons' song Demons talk about struggles with personal demons, heartbreak and loss, and the need for attention and love. The lyrics mention fighting demons in dreams, feeling a sense of pain and burden on one's shoulders, and the realization that love and drugs couldn't fix the issues. The lines "Is it possible to love a bitch and hate her at the same time, Nigga I don't do no writing Let my brain rhyme" denote a sense of confusion and contradiction in emotions. The lyrics also touch upon the feeling of being alone during tough times and the longing for comfort and support, which was absent when needed the most.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection of personal struggles and emotional turmoil, with a desire to break free from the negativity and move forward towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Been fighting demons in my dreams I don't that I can make it
I am struggling with internal battles that are manifesting in my dreams and I don't know if I can overcome them.
Whole lot of pain on my shoulder I cant shake it
I am burdened with a lot of emotional pain and it is affecting me deeply.
Reaper coming for my soul but he cannot take it
There are outside forces trying to bring me down, but I am resilient and will not let them defeat me.
I can't die until my opps dead so a nigga waiting
I have unresolved conflicts with my enemies and I will not die until they are dealt with.
Had a broken heart I tried to fix it with love
I experienced a deep emotional wound and attempted to heal it through romantic love.
But that shit was never helping I resorted to drugs
However, that method was ineffective and I turned to substance abuse in order to cope.
I just needed some attention I just needed a hug
At the root of my struggles is a deep need for affection and support.
Wasn't there when I was down I'm like where was the love
However, when I was at my lowest point, the people who I thought cared about me were nowhere to be found.
Is it possible to love a bitch and hate her at the same time
I am grappling with conflicting emotions towards a woman that I have a complicated relationship with.
Nigga I don't do no writing Let my brain rhyme
My creative process is unique and spontaneous, I don't follow traditional writing methods.
I can't even look her in the fucking eye
My feelings towards this woman are so intense that I can't even maintain eye contact with her.
Hopped straight off that porch had to leave my heart inside
I had to make a difficult decision which required me to leave my emotions behind in order to survive.
I'm like fuck all that love
After experiencing so much pain and disappointment, I have become disillusioned with the idea of love and have lost faith in it.
Put my faith up in these bullets they the jury the judge
Instead, I have turned to violence and weaponry to protect myself and seek revenge.
Don't rep my name don't wear my tee when I get put in the mud
I don't want anyone pretending to support me or claim allegiance to me when things get dangerous.
When I was breathing and alive You ain't give a fuck about me you was wishing I would die
Those who I thought were my friends and allies turned on me when I was vulnerable and wished harm upon me.
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Written by: Keon Harris
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