Drugs
AllttA Lyrics

Now I don't do drugs
The singer does not use recreational drugs.

Chronic ain't a cure-all
Marijuana is not a solution for all problems.

They say you could get hooked on it
It is commonly believed that marijuana can be addictive.

Maybe it ain't for all, maybe it ain't your call
Marijuana might not be suitable for everyone and it should be a personal choice.

Maybe it ain't so great, maybe it's excellent!
Marijuana might have both positive and negative effects.

Homie I ain't Socrates
The singer does not claim to be a philosopher.

Man I did it so late, I was almost 30, truthfully
The singer tried marijuana for the first time at an older age.

I was scared, since D.A.R.E. I thought it'd hurt me, truthfully
The artist was frightened of trying marijuana due to the anti-drug program D.A.R.E.

I was prepared to be in my underwear, singin', surfin'
The artist was expecting to experience extreme side effects of marijuana use.

All I got was really hungry, self aware and thirsty
The artist's experience was not as intense as expected and only included hunger, self-awareness, and thirst.

Now I laugh a bit
The singer finds the situation humorous in retrospect.

Reminding me of rappers back in '96 with flat brim hats and fake accents from NY and shit
The artist is reminded of rappers who portrayed themselves as drug users in the '90s for the sake of an image.

Tryin' to be the passers of blunts
The rappers were trying to seem cool by sharing marijuana.

But I denied them it
The singer refused to join in on the drug use.

Then they ask why I front like I'm a rapper and that I'm a bitch
The rappers questioned the singer's credibility as a rapper for refusing marijuana.

But I'm a rapper who's blunt, I mean up front
The artist is honest and straightforward.

When it's time for it, they were just good at wrappin', blunts
The other rappers were only skilled at rolling marijuana joints, not making actual music.

And couldn't rhyme for shit
The other rappers lacked talent for creating lyrics.

It's like they relied on it, their whole image a lie
The other rappers were dependent on the drug image they created to seem successful.

And it's the reason when I paint you an image you can't hide from it
The artist's portrayal of life is honest and penetrating, unlike the other rappers.

I will find my own way
The artist will discover their path in life on their own terms.

(Wo-ah)
Ad lib sound effect, no meaning.

Guess I don't give a fuck
The singer is unapologetic for not using drugs.

But I know a few who use, who have to give it up
The artist knows some people who have to stop using drugs for their own well-being.

But I know a few who use, 'cause they sick as fuck
The singer knows some people who use drugs for medicinal purposes.

But I know a few who just do, not too trivial
The singer knows some people who use drugs recreationally without significant harm.

My homie who had cancer, true, he had to give a nut
The singer knows someone who had cancer and had to undergo castration due to the malignancy.

Plus he had that flu bug, everything he chewed was up
The cancer patient was suffering from the flu and wasn't able to eat anything, so he used marijuana as an appetite stimulant.

You know half the answer came from just a few puffs
The marijuana helped alleviate the patient's symptoms and increased his appetite.

If you ain't got the answers, cool then why would you judge
If someone is not knowledgeable about a topic, it's best not to judge.

Homegirl had a tumor, now she has to do without
The singer knows someone who had a tumor removed and is now living without part of her brain.

A part of her brain
The tumor was located in a specific area of the brain, and it had to be removed.

For her pain pharmaceuticals
The person had to use prescription painkillers for their pain.

She used to misuse them, true
The person used to abuse prescription painkillers as well.

Till she threw them out so she burns a few nugs
The person switched to using marijuana instead of prescription painkillers.

Who are you accusing?
The artist is questioning who other people are blaming for drug use.

Now I ain't talking coke 'cause thats some dumb ass shit
The singer is not advocating for the use of cocaine.

Or when you smoke util you uhhhhhh, dumb as shit
The singer is referring to people who smoke so much marijuana that it impairs their judgment.

But what about those white coats
The singer is referring to doctors who prescribe drugs.

Type that only write notes
The artist is criticizing doctors who don't listen to their patients and instead only prescribe medication based on written records.

To get you high off their stash Nasdaq shit
The artist is saying that doctors are prescribing drugs like they are stocks to be bought and sold.

Now I ain't that dense, spare me the lesson
The singer is implying that they are not stupid and do not need to be lectured on the topic at hand.

Kids were teaching D.A.R.E on some antidepressants
The singer is criticizing the D.A.R.E program for failing to address the issue of prescription drug abuse.

I ain't tryin' to scare you, but dare you to question
The artist is encouraging people to question and think critically about drug use, without spreading fear or propaganda.

I'm saying just be careful, if there's a suggestion
The artist is suggesting that people be cautious and informed before trying any drugs of any kind.

Either way, there's a lesson, it was just a suggestion
The artist is saying that there is always a lesson to be learned in life, and their previous statements were just suggestions for people to consider.

What you do or not do just because it was mentioned
The singer is urging people to not blindly follow trends or suggestions without using their own judgment.

That's the shit that men shun, that ain't the shit that I do
The artist is saying that they don't follow trends or do things just because they're popular, and that's what sets them apart from others.

My life is just different man, I ain't gotta be like you
The singer is saying that their life and choices are unique to them, and they don't have to conform to societal expectations or pressures.