The song is both an ode to the drug LSD (commonly known as acid) and his love affairs with women. Rocky spoke on his “love for all women” during many interviews leading up to the release of this album.
Speaking to the New York Post, Rocky opened up about his latest drug of choice, LSD, citing a strong “psychedelic influence” it had on A.L.L.A..
Despite the drug-induced death of his partner and mentor A$AP Yams in January 2015, Rocky remains unapologetic for routinely indulging in drugs and women. Yams died of an accidental overdose of prescription-grade cough syrup and benzodiazepines (Xanax).
The music video was co-directed by Dexter Navy and A$AP Rocky. It also features a verse from his song “Excuse Me”. The song contains a sample of “Ode to Billy Joe” by Lou Donaldson.
The trippy atmosphere of the whole video is inspired by Enter The Void movie, directed by Gaspar Noé.
L$D
A$AP Rocky Lyrics
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I think about her with her clothes off
I'm ridin' 'round with my system pumpin' LSD
I look for ways to say, "I love you"
But I ain't into makin' love songs
Baby, I'm just rappin' to this LSD
She ain't a stranger to the city life
I introduce her to this hippy life
I get a feelin' it's a trippy night
Them other drugs just don't fit me right
Girl, I really fuckin' want love, sex, dream
Another quarter to the face system
Make no mistakes, it's all, a leap of faith for love
It takes a place in, feelin' that you crave doin' love, sex, dreams
It started in Hollywood
Dreamin' of sharin' love (yeah)
My tongue at a loss for words
'Cause my feelings just said it all
Party just started up
Dreamin' of sharin' worlds
Held this feeling for way too long
Said, "I really wanna let it go"
I've been gettin' fly because the gimmick's so dope
I've been gettin' high 'cause I figured Lord told me
I've been drinkin', drivin', now we'll never go home
I gon' stay in doubt because the weather's so cold, oh
Feelin' low sometimes when the light shines down
Makes me high
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Feelin' low sometimes when the light shines down
Makes me high
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
It started in Hollywood (duh, duh-duh)
Dreamin' of sharin' love (duh, duh-duh)
My tongue had a loss for words
'Cause my feelings just said it all
I look for ways to say, "I love you"
But I ain't into makin' love songs
Baby, I'm just rappin' to this LSD
The lyrics to A$AP Rocky's song L$D describe the artist's experience with a woman while under the influence of LSD. He describes how he thinks about her all day and pictures her with her clothes off. He admits that he is not into making love songs but still wants to tell her he loves her. The drug has opened up a new world to him, one where he shares a "hippy life" with her and makes love under pretty lights. However, he feels that it is a "leap of faith for love." He struggles with his emotions and finds himself at a loss for words, but he knows that he likes the way the drug makes him feel and wants to continue to experience it with her.
The repetition of the phrase "feelin' low sometimes when the light shines down, makes me high" represents the highs and lows of being under the influence of drugs. The artist is introspective and reflective, admitting that he is not sure how to express his feelings for this woman, but he knows that they are elevated because of the LSD. The use of metaphor and imagery in the lyrics creates an otherworldly feeling, as if the artist is living in a dreamlike state where everything is magical and surreal.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I dream about her all day
I am constantly thinking about the girl I love, even in my dreams.
I think about her with her clothes off
I have sexual thoughts about her and long to be intimate with her.
I'm ridin' 'round with my system pumpin' LSD
I am driving around, high on LSD, which enhances my experience of the world.
I look for ways to say, "I love you"
I am searching for ways to express my deep love for this girl.
But I ain't into makin' love songs
I don't want to create typical love songs to express my feelings, I want to rap about my experiences with LSD.
Baby, I'm just rappin' to this LSD
My focus is on rapping about the things I experience while under the influence of LSD.
She ain't a stranger to the city life
The girl I love is familiar with urban culture and city living.
I introduce her to this hippy life
I am showing her a more countercultural, free-spirited lifestyle.
We make love under pretty lights, LSD (Acid)
We have sex while under the influence of LSD and the visual effects of the drug enhance the experience.
I get a feelin' it's a trippy night
I have a sense that tonight is going to be a strange, surreal experience.
Them other drugs just don't fit me right
Other drugs don't have the same effect on me that LSD does, they don't feel right.
Girl, I really fuckin' want love, sex, dream
I am deeply desiring love and physical intimacy with this girl, and my experience with LSD gives me a dreamlike sense of it all.
Another quarter to the face system
I take another hit of LSD.
Make no mistakes, it's all, a leap of faith for love
Love requires taking a risk, and I am willing to take that risk.
It takes a place in, feelin' that you crave doin' love, sex, dreams
I know that love, sex, and dreams are what I want to experience in my life, and I am willing to embrace the unknown in order to achieve it.
It started in Hollywood
My journey with LSD and love began in Hollywood.
Dreamin' of sharin' love (yeah)
I've always longed to share love with someone, and LSD enhances that feeling for me.
My tongue at a loss for words
I struggle to articulate my emotions, and my experience with LSD only intensifies that sense of being overwhelmed.
'Cause my feelings just said it all
Despite being unable to express myself fully in words, my emotions convey everything I feel to this girl.
Party just started up
The party is just beginning, and I am excited for what's to come.
Dreamin' of sharin' worlds
I am eager to share my unique perspective on the world with this girl I love.
Held this feeling for way too long
I have been holding onto my feelings for this girl for an extended period of time.
Said, "I really wanna let it go"
I finally want to release my emotions and be honest with this girl about how I feel.
I've been gettin' fly because the gimmick's so dope
I feel cool and confident because the psychedelic experience of LSD is so amazing.
I've been gettin' high 'cause I figured Lord told me
I am getting high on LSD because I feel it is a religious or spiritual experience and that the higher power is guiding me towards it.
I've been drinkin', drivin', now we'll never go home
I have been drinking and driving while under the influence of LSD, and now our sense of reality is warped and we have no idea how to get back home.
I gon' stay in doubt because the weather's so cold, oh
I am feeling uncertain, afraid, and hesitant because the outside temperature is very low, which affects my mental state while under the influence of LSD.
Feelin' low sometimes when the light shines down
I experience a sense of melancholy or sadness when the light shines down on me, even while under the effects of LSD.
Makes me high, can you feel it?
Despite feeling low, I still experience a sense of euphoria and ask the listener if they can feel it too.
It started in Hollywood (duh, duh-duh)
My encounter with LSD and my love for this girl began in Hollywood, repeating the same idea from earlier.
Dreamin' of sharin' love (duh, duh-duh)
I am continuously dreaming about sharing love with this girl.
My tongue had a loss for words
I struggle to express my deep emotions and feelings of love to this girl.
'Cause my feelings just said it all
Although I can't articulate my emotions well, my feelings convey everything I want to tell her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Hector Delgado, Isaac John D. De Boni, James Gregory Scheffer, Michael Burman, Michael John Mule, Rakim Mayers
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@CHEDDScast
Kanye was right, this video shouldve won awards
@energy_waves
CHEDDScast It didn't because it attached to a controversial drug that frees the mind. Of course someone would find a way to make sure it does get chosen.
@keineahnung4914
David Razberry lol lsd aint weed bro
@energy_waves
Tom Goldberg Obviously? What made you want to mention that?
@keineahnung4914
David Razberry because it felt like you meant that lsd isnt bad at all and just frees the mind ;)
@energy_waves
Tom Goldberg You'll learn one day
@VivaLaFamous
It’s crazy how this song came out 8 years ago. TIME FLIES! 😭
@sethvannobelen7548
so true brother
@OfficialTroll917
Fr, like to roll one and then throw this video on