ADDICTIONS
Brent Faiyaz & Tre' Amani Lyrics

Maybe it's the love, the drugs, the weed, the pussy
The singer lists the things that he might be addicted to, including love, drugs, smoking weed, and having sex.

Maybe it's all the above, maybe I don't need a hug
He acknowledges that it could be a combination of all these things, and that even though he might need emotional support, maybe that's not what he really needs right now.

Maybe I'm just fucked up
The singer admits that he might have some personal issues that are causing him to struggle with addiction.

I wanna have more threesomes but you're so territorial
He expresses a desire to have more sexual experiences with multiple partners, but acknowledges that his partner is not comfortable with it.

I can't even kick it 'cause you watching my story though
He feels like he can't even hang out with friends because his partner is always checking up on him and monitoring his behavior.

I got ones you've seen and I've got some you don't need to know
He has some sexual experiences that he feels comfortable sharing with his partner, but there are others that he wants to keep private.

I done gave more dick than a little
He has had a lot of sexual experiences and partners.

I know I'm the reason that you freaky now
He takes credit for his partner's newfound adventurousness in the bedroom.

You wish you could be the reason that I settle down
His partner wants to be the one that makes him commit to a relationship, but he doesn't feel ready to do that yet.

You done gave me all I wanted but I still got reasons
Even though his partner has given him everything he could want from a relationship, he still feels the need to explore other options.

I should fuck around, I should fuck around
He is tempted to cheat on his partner and have more sexual experiences with other people.

I said, "A thot gon' be thot," so, I'm like, "Fuck these bitches"
He uses a derogatory term to refer to women who enjoy casual sex, and expresses a willingness to treat them poorly.

My son got a mother and I love her, so it's different
He acknowledges that he has a child with someone he cares about, and that he wouldn't want to treat that person in the same way as he treats others.

I'm here for one night, so, baby girl, what you sippin'?
He is only interested in casual hookups and doesn't want to form any real emotional connections with his partners.

I'm on some bullshit, my '94 Scottie Pippen
He's engaging in reckless behavior and comparing himself to a famous, controversial basketball player from the 90s.

So save the last dance is when I'm drunk and when I'm hittin'
He's only interested in hooking up when he's drunk and not thinking clearly.

Your boyfriend lame, that boy puss', that boy kitten
He insults a woman's boyfriend, suggesting that he's weak or effeminate.

It's me and my niggas, we lit and we wild
He is surrounded by friends who encourage his bad behavior.

Yeah, and we don't care how you feel inside
He and his friends are reckless and don't care about anyone else's feelings or well-being.

This is something like murder, no, it's genocide
He's engaging in self-destructive behavior that is harming himself and others around him.

You niggas livin' lies, this is civilized
He accuses others of being fake and dishonest, while he sees his own behavior as more honest or genuine.

Be careful who you judge and who you criticize
He cautions others not to judge him or his behavior without understanding his personal struggles.

It's hard bein' a people person, when they kill their minds
He struggles with connecting to others and forming meaningful relationships because many people engage in self-destructive behavior.

Hard times, sendin' cold chills down my spine
He's going through a difficult period in his life that is causing him anxiety and fear.

It's dark now, at sunrise, I was feelin' fine
He has been going through intense emotional ups and downs that are affecting his mental health.

Nothin' on my mind, I swear I didn't wanna die
He reflects on a point in his life when he was feeling overwhelmed and suicidal.

I'm outside on my grind, I don't believe in time
He is focusing on his work and career and doesn't want to be held back by time constraints.

All these haters clockin' me, these diamonds leave 'em blind
He is successful and wealthy, but feels like he's constantly being judged or scrutinized by others.

Jealousy and envy, I swear I'm readin' minds
He feels like others are envious of his success and are trying to bring him down.

Baby mama called, sayin', "Yeah, you actin' different"
He has a child with someone who is concerned about his behavior and how it's affecting their family.

All these drugs and these hoes got you fuckin' trippin'
His addiction to drugs and sex is causing him to act erratically and make poor decisions.

I made a million on the road, you'll be happy Christmas
He has become very successful in his career and is able to provide financially for his family.

Sayin' I would stay down but you know I didn't, yeah
He's acknowledging that he made promises to his partner that he wasn't able to keep, perhaps in regards to his addiction or infidelity.

Maybe it's all of the above
He reiterates that he is struggling with addiction and doesn't know which specific aspect of his lifestyle is the root cause.