Problems
A-PINKS Lyrics


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We so distant that I see your past self
Smoking on my pressure tryna figure that spell
You put me under
I put you above
You put me under
I'm spitting tundra
In the backseat
But Fuck it I'm on petty shit
Like where my kush at
But I know where Becky is
Bad lil coup in the back with his negligence
Like why I'm I on this earth if I know where heaven is
Too tell you truth I'm tryna forget
Pink boy in the backseat with all his feelings
To shawty I felt like pest
When I grew up
Ain't gone lie
I screwed up
But hated being chewed up
By new guys momma knew
Yah
Shawty's new man be smoking on wax
While I'm rolling my boof
He can't dance like this and can't sing like this
So don't have him hop in the booth
Bad lil coup in the back all black
Like Baby don't say that wack shit
Growing up I didn't really have no dad
So sometimes your life looked lavish
Take all my shit in the back I'm lit
Like baby I'm pink I'm him
Off this yay cause I need my Kim
Car dashing cause life be a sim
Fuck your shit cause I know I'm him
With bad lil coup off thrax
Like this life when I'm off my sins
And whenever I'm on these tracks
Exotic problems
And I got exotic noggin
Yah yah
Don't really wanna talk
Off my shit in the back of the playa ya
Fuck your shit
And all my innocence
Ya
Cause in a sense
We could never just be no friends
Shawty's new man be smoking on wax
While I'm rolling my boof
He can't dance like this and can't sing like this
So don't have him hop in the booth
Bad lil coup in the back all black
Like Baby don't say that wack shit
Growing up I didn't really have no dad
So sometimes your life looked lavish
Take all my shit in the back I'm lit
Like baby I'm pink I'm him
Off this yay cause I need my Kim
Car dashing cause life be a sim
Fuck your shit cause I know I'm him
With bad lil coup off thrax
Like this life when I'm off my sins
And whenever I'm on these tracks
Exotic problems
And I got exotic noggin
Yah yah
Don't really wanna talk
Off my shit in the back of the playa ya
Fuck your shit
And all my innocence
Ya




Cause in a sense
We could never just be no friends

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A-PINKS's song "Problems" touch on themes of distance, past relationships, and personal struggles. The song opens with the singer expressing how distant they are from their past partner that they can only see their past self. They reference smoking and spells, suggesting a mystical or magical aspect to their relationship. The line "You put me under, I put you above" speaks to the power dynamics in their relationship - perhaps the singer was more invested, or had stronger feelings than their partner. However, the line is repeated multiple times, suggesting a mutual dependency or a cycle of hurt. The singer is also conflicted about their feelings - they feel like a burden to their former partner, and have unresolved emotions about growing up without a father.


The chorus centers around the new man in their former partner's life, who they perceive as inferior in comparison. They highlight their skills in dancing and singing, and suggest that he can't keep up. They also mention "exotic problems" and "exotic noggin," which could refer to their own personal issues or struggles. The line "And whenever I'm on these tracks" suggests that for the singer, music is a way to express and cope with these issues. The line "we could never just be no friends" suggests that the singer may still have feelings for their past partner, and even if they wanted to be friends, it would be difficult.


Overall, "Problems" is a song that explores the complexities of past relationships, personal struggles, and self-esteem. The singer is grappling with a lot of conflicting emotions, and music seems to be their outlet for expressing them.


Line by Line Meaning

We so distant that I see your past self
Our relationship has become so far removed that I am left reminiscing on a version of you that is no longer present.


Smoking on my pressure tryna figure that spell
You are stressed and trying to find a solution to a problem that I cannot help you with.


You put me under
You have a hold over me that is affecting my mental and emotional state.


I put you above
I hold you in high regard and prioritize you over other things in my life.


I'm spitting tundra
I am consumed with negative emotions and am expressing them in a harsh, cold way.


In the backseat
Physically, I am in the backseat of a car, but mentally and emotionally, I am in a place of feeling powerless and out of control.


But Fuck it I'm on petty shit
I am indulging in minor, insignificant issues in order to avoid confronting deeper, more complex problems.


Like where my kush at
I am seeking a temporary escape from my problems through substance use.


But I know where Becky is
Although I am searching for escape, I am aware of the consequences of my actions and how they may negatively impact me and those around me.


Bad lil coup in the back with his negligence
The people I surround myself with are not concerned with my well-being and may even contribute to my problems.


Like why I'm I on this earth if I know where heaven is
I am struggling with existential questions and wondering about the purpose of my life when there is an escape from my problems available to me.


Too tell you truth I'm tryna forget
I am actively trying to push my problems out of my mind in order to find some short-lived relief.


Pink boy in the backseat with all his feelings
I am allowing myself to feel vulnerable and emotional, even if it is uncomfortable or inconvenient for those around me.


To shawty I felt like pest
I feel like a burden to someone I care about and am worried that I may be pushing them away with my problems.


When I grew up Ain't gone lie I screwed up But hated being chewed up By new guys momma knew Yah
Looking back on my past, I see that I made mistakes and failed to meet certain expectations. I am wary of new people who may judge or criticize me, which is a feeling that stems from my family and upbringing.


Shawty's new man be smoking on wax While I'm rolling my boof He can't dance like this and can't sing like this So don't have him hop in the booth Bad lil coup in the back all black Like Baby don't say that wack shit
I am insecure about my romantic rival and am quick to dismiss his talents and abilities. I am also concerned with the opinions of those around me, and do not want anyone to say anything that could potentially hurt me.


Growing up I didn't really have no dad So sometimes your life looked lavish
My childhood was lacking in certain aspects, which may have contributed to my current struggles. I am insecure and envious of others who appear to have an easier or more luxurious life than mine.


Take all my shit in the back I'm lit Like baby I'm pink I'm him Off this yay cause I need my Kim Car dashing cause life be a sim Fuck your shit cause I know I'm him With bad lil coup off thrax Like this life when I'm off my sins And whenever I'm on these tracks Exotic problems And I got exotic noggin Yah yah
I am using drugs and alcohol to escape my problems and create a persona for myself that is separate from my real life. Although I may have a glamorous outward appearance, my internal struggles are exotic and difficult to navigate.


Don't really wanna talk Off my shit in the back of the playa ya
I am avoiding confrontation and instead choosing to disengage and retreat into myself.


Fuck your shit And all my innocence Ya
I am resentful and angry at the world, and feel as though I have lost my sense of innocence and purity.


Cause in a sense We could never just be no friends
Our relationship has become too complicated and fraught with tension to exist solely as a friendship.




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Written by: Ben Elisco

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