Substance
B.o.B Lyrics

Substance
This song is about the struggles and addiction to substances.

Had a problem with it since a youngin'
The artist has been dealing with addiction since a young age.

In the backstreet straight
The artist used to engage in drug use in the streets.

Drool'n, drug'n'
The artist was heavily under the influence of drugs.

Bool'n, buggin'
The artist was acting irrational and paranoid due to drug use.

Enough is never enough, i lust and burn it to dust
The artist has a never-ending desire for drugs and continuously uses them until they are gone.

Im coughing
The artist is experiencing negative physical effects from drug use.

Drowning in this high that I'm exhausting
The artist is consumed by the sensation of being high and it is becoming overwhelming.

I don't know my limits and its cost'n'
The artist has lost control over their drug use and it is taking a toll on them.

They ask me whats my preference and its often
Others inquire about the artist's drug preference, which they indulge in frequently.

Tell you often
The artist frequently talks about their addiction and preferences.

Enough is never enough
The artist always wants more drugs and is never satisfied.

I lust and burn it to dust
The artist craves and consumes drugs until they are completely gone.

I must or not even once
The artist feels compelled to use drugs, even if it's just once.

I trust the end is unjust
The artist believes that the consequences of their drug use are unfair and unjust.

These cuts are cutting me up
The negative effects of the drugs are harming and hurting the artist.

Disgust from watching it rust
The artist feels repulsed and disgusted by the decay and deterioration caused by drugs.

Adjust, from seeing the dunce
The artist realizes the foolishness and stupidity of their actions.

Entrust the times and combust
The artist relies on drugs during difficult times, which ultimately leads to their downfall.

And its even better when you
The artist finds even more pleasure in drug use when they lack substances.

Lust from lack of the stuff
The artist's desire for drugs intensifies when they are deprived of them.

But when you fucking get it you go
However, once the artist obtains drugs, they quickly consume them.

Nuts, you do it at once, a lack of stimulation and its
The artist eagerly uses drugs all at once due to a lack of excitement or stimulation.

What's been rippin' my guts,
The artist is deeply troubled and torn apart by their addiction.

Outside a lack of preservation
Being unable to preserve their well-being, the artist suffers from their addiction.

Cuffs were never the cuffs
The artist's attempts to control their addiction or seek help were never effective.

I lashed out in desperation
Reacting out of despair, the artist acted impulsively and irrationally.

Words just complicate us
Communicating about the addiction only makes things more complicated.

Communicate my sight adjacent
The artist expresses their perspective on addiction to others.

I was just scared of seeing the rust
The artist feared the negative consequences and deterioration caused by drugs.

And it was really setting in
The realization of the harmful effects of drugs was becoming clear to the artist.

Paranoia on my trust
The artist's trust was shrouded in paranoia and suspicion.

I couldn't take a hint
The artist was unable to recognize or understand the warnings or signs of their addiction.

(I don't want the drugs unless i can drown myself in em
The artist only desires drugs if they can completely immerse themselves in the experience.

Fiend state make me drug dog, clown myself with em
The artist becomes consumed and behaves foolishly in their addiction.

Every single day feel like a race to get lifted
Every day feels like a competition or rush to experience the feeling of being high.

Don't want to hack this surface life, I want to be unassisted)
The artist desires to escape the superficiality of life and be free from external influences, relying solely on their addiction.

Fiend state, activate
The artist's addicted state is activated and takes over.

Cuz i couldn't get it in my right mind
The artist couldn't think clearly or rationally due to their addiction.

Don't tell me its about time
The artist doesn't want to hear that it's time to stop or seek help.

I wont hear you till I flatline
The artist won't listen or take action until it's too late or they are on the verge of death.

You should fear me even if I seem fine
Others should be cautious and afraid of the artist, even if they appear to be okay.

Cuz theres nothing that I wouldn't do
The artist is willing to do anything to satisfy their addiction.

Feel the numbness in my skin as I'm running through
The artist experiences a numbing sensation as they indulge in their addiction recklessly.

Fire in my mind turn a brighter hue
The intensity of the artist's addiction fuels their thoughts and emotions.

My spiral coming down your avenue
The artist's descent into a destructive spiral affects those around them.

Fiend state, make an animal of man
The artist's addiction transforms them into a primal and unpredictable creature.

Fiend state, turn my desire to a plan
The artist's addiction shapes their desires and dictates their actions.

I can't trust myself, I can't turn my back
The artist lacks trust in themselves and fears what they may do if they let their guard down.

I can't love myself, I'm always looking back
The artist struggles to have self-acceptance and is constantly haunted by their past actions.

Like who is out there that can't really feel me?
The artist wonders if anyone truly understands their struggles and can empathize with them.

Your in denial, stuck in your own feeling
Others are in denial and trapped in their own emotions, unable to comprehend the artist's addiction.

A weirdo or psychopath?
The artist questions whether they are considered abnormal or mentally unstable due to their addiction.

Is that really how you see it, fucking holla back
The artist challenges others to respond and provide their perspective on the situation.

You got the same issue, you got got the same greed
The artist argues that others have similar issues and desires, just manifested in different ways.

So why you always looking down gunning at me?
The artist questions why others constantly judge and criticize them while ignoring their own flaws.

So why you always looking, theres some things you cant see
The artist suggests that there are hidden aspects and complexities to their addiction that others cannot comprehend.

Theres really no excuse for your lack of empathy
The artist believes that others should show empathy and understanding towards their addiction, as there is no valid excuse for their lack of empathy.