2Pac
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics


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I got some demons on me
They been feeding on me
When I sold prescriptions
And my pill addiction
Fuck the damn detectives
Mama called the Reverend
I know she praying for me
But I'm in the shadows
Hella drugs and ammo
Kicking doors my MO
I got some bad habits
I do some shit I shouldn't
My life is on a scale
I know there's angels on me
All my dead homies
I know they waiting on me
Selling dope from mansion house
I know you praying for me
I know you used to trust me
I miss the chicken nuggets
And the kisses from her
Damn I miss you momma

Trouble keep following me
Shadow keep following me
Trouble keep following me
Shadow keep following me




Shadow keep following me
Trouble keep following me

Overall Meaning

In BROCKHAMPTON's song "2PAC," the lyrics portray a struggle with personal demons that the artist cannot escape. The first line of the song, "I got some demons on me", sets the tone for the entire track. The artist acknowledges the forces that are taking control and "feeding" off their experiences, leading to addiction problems with pills and an illegal prescription drug trade. They are constantly on the run, trying to evade the authorities and find redemption, knowing that their mother is praying for them.


The chorus of the song reiterates that these demons and shadows are constantly following the artist, never giving them a moment of peace. The lyrics suggest that the troubles and shadows might be physical entities rather than just metaphorical ones that take hold of the artist's life. The artist seems to have a love-hate relationship with their life, both rejoicing in the glory of the wealth and success that comes with drug dealing but also lamenting the loss of innocence and the love of their family, especially their mother.


Overall, the song speaks to the struggle with addiction, the battle with personal demons, and the negative consequences that come with illegal activities. The lyrics suggest that these things can result in a loss of connection with loved ones, a turbulent life filled with trouble and shadows, and a constant state of unrest.


Line by Line Meaning

I got some demons on me
I have emotional and mental struggles that constantly affect me


They been feeding on me
These struggles have become stronger and more intense over time


When I sold prescriptions
I used to make a living by illegally selling prescription drugs


And my pill addiction
I became addicted to these same drugs myself


Fuck the damn detectives
I have a negative attitude towards the police because of my illegal activities


Mama called the Reverend
My mother reached out to a religious figure for guidance and support


I know she praying for me
I am aware that my mother is praying for my wellbeing and success


But I'm in the shadows
I am avoiding being in the spotlight or being caught by the police


Hella drugs and ammo
I have large quantities of illegal drugs and weapons in my possession


Kicking doors my MO
I am known for violently entering buildings to conduct illegal activities


I got some bad habits
I have unhealthy habits that I struggle to control


I do some shit I shouldn't
I engage in illegal or immoral activities that harm myself and others


My life is on a scale
My life is constantly being weighed, judged, and evaluated


I know there's angels on me
I believe there are spiritual forces watching over and protecting me


All my dead homies
My deceased friends and acquaintances


I know they waiting on me
I believe that they are waiting for me to join them in the afterlife


Selling dope from mansion house
I am selling illegal drugs from a luxurious mansion, which represents a disconnect from reality and dangerous behavior


I know you praying for me
I am aware that others, including family and friends, are praying for my wellbeing and success


I know you used to trust me
I am aware that I have broken others' trust in the past


I miss the chicken nuggets
I miss the simple and innocent times of childhood, represented by a basic fast food item


And the kisses from her
I miss the affection and love from a significant other, which may be absent or have ended


Damn I miss you momma
I deeply miss and long for the love and support of my mother


Trouble keep following me
I constantly face obstacles, challenges, and negative consequences in my life


Shadow keep following me
I feel like I am being constantly watched and followed by something ominous or negative


Shadow keep following me
I can never escape this feeling of being followed and haunted by my mistakes and past actions


Trouble keep following me
I cannot seem to escape or overcome the negative circumstances and consequences of my life




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ameer Vann, Clifford F Simpson, Isaiah Merriweather

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