Instagram Models
Charlie Puth Lyrics


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I'm facing the bottle for all of my problems
These Instagram models are nothing but trouble
She's going away now, I'm going full throttle
All these Instagram models, I said they're nothing but trouble

When I met her she was out for love
Yeah, I bought her leather and some diamond studs
Damn, when I met her she was molly'd up
Fuck it, I said "Whatever" cause I'm not a judge
No, all my niggas say she's not what's up
Uh, I considered it but not enough
Uh, she just wanted to be popular
Uh, she just wanted ten thousand followers
Oh she posted, she posted, she posted
They like it, they like it, repost it
She party promoting, she hosting
She posing, legs open, provoking
It got my head smoking
I tried to act like I don't notice
Emotions, emotions, emotions, lord

I'm facing the bottle for all of my problems
These Instagram models are nothing but trouble
She's going away now (Now it's over)
I'm going full throttle (You drive me crazy)
All these Instagram models
I said they're nothing but trouble

I had to leave that ho alone and get my mind right
I had to go talk to my friends, I had to find Christ
Lord I had to, open up my eyes and find light
I was so green and all she wanted was that limelight
Lord I, was so blinded by her highlights
She had me not checking my DM's neither my likes
Oh what, you modeling ma? Knock yourself out
Open my heart to you when you lock yourself out
When I met her she was posse'd up
In the section holding bottles up
Oh, she just wanted to be popular
Oh, she just wanted ten thousand followers

I should have known from the very start
That you weren't after my foolish heart
No, you liar, liar, liar girl
You got the world thinking you're a star
But you, you're not who you say you are
I'm dying, dying, dying, girl

I'm facing the bottle
(I'm sipping and lighted and dipping in line, but I'm coping)
For all of my problems (I'm too open)
These Instagram models (Glad I left her)
Are nothing but trouble (But I don't know her Lord)
She's going away now (Now it's over)
I'm going full throttle (You drive me crazy)




All these Instagram models
I said they're nothing but trouble

Overall Meaning

In "Nothing But Trouble," Charlie Puth and Lil Wayne talk about the dangers of social media, specifically Instagram, and the negative impact it can have on one's life. Puth sings about facing a bottle to cope with his problems, which could be related to how consuming social media can be. The Instagram models he talks about are trouble because they are so focused on popularity and gaining followers that they will do whatever it takes to get attention, even if it means hurting others. Lil Wayne's verse adds to the message, as he talks about leaving a woman who was only interested in him because of his fame and success.


The song critiques the superficiality and self-promotion that social media can promote, and emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and seeking genuine connections rather than chasing fame and "likes." Puth's chorus, with him repeatedly singing "I'm facing the bottle for all of my problems/ These Instagram models are nothing but trouble," brings attention to the insecurities and pressures that come with social media and the need to escape from it all.


Overall, "Nothing But Trouble" highlights the toxic culture surrounding social media and how it can negatively impact one's mental health and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm facing the bottle for all of my problems
I am drinking alcohol to cope with all of my issues.


These Instagram models are nothing but trouble
These women on social media who only care about gaining popularity and followers are nothing but problematic.


She's going away now, I'm going full throttle
She is leaving me, so I am doing everything to distract myself and let loose.


All these Instagram models, I said they're nothing but trouble
Once again, these women on social media who only care about gaining popularity and followers are nothing but problematic.


When I met her she was out for love
When I first met her, she claimed to be seeking genuine affection.


Yeah, I bought her leather and some diamond studs
I spent money on expensive gifts to impress her.


Damn, when I met her she was molly'd up
Wow, when I met her, she was under the influence of MDMA.


Fuck it, I said "Whatever" cause I'm not a judge
I didn't let her drug use bother me because I didn't want to judge her.


No, all my niggas say she's not what's up
However, my friends warned me that she wasn't trustworthy.


Uh, I considered it but not enough
I heard their concerns, but didn't take them seriously enough.


Uh, she just wanted to be popular
She only cared about gaining popularity on social media.


Uh, she just wanted ten thousand followers
She only cared about reaching a certain number of followers.


Oh she posted, she posted, she posted
She frequently posted on social media.


They like it, they like it, repost it
People on social media liked and shared her posts.


She party promoting, she hosting
She attended and/or hosted many parties.


She posing, legs open, provoking
She took suggestive photos to attract attention.


It got my head smoking
Her behavior and actions made my head spin with confusion and frustration.


I tried to act like I don't notice
I tried to play it cool and act like her behavior didn't affect me.


Emotions, emotions, emotions, lord
However, I couldn't help but feel emotional and overwhelmed with everything going on.


I had to leave that ho alone and get my mind right
I had to end things with her and focus on my own mental and emotional wellbeing.


I had to go talk to my friends, I had to find Christ
I had to seek support from my friends and turn to my faith to help me through this difficult time.


Lord I had to, open up my eyes and find light
I had to gain a new perspective and find positivity in my life.


I was so green and all she wanted was that limelight
I was inexperienced and naive, while she only cared about becoming famous.


Lord I, was so blinded by her highlights
I was so drawn in by her superficial qualities and attention that I couldn't see the bigger picture.


She had me not checking my DM's neither my likes
She had me so wrapped up in her that I didn't even care about other notifications on social media.


Oh what, you modeling ma? Knock yourself out
I realize now that all along, she was just trying to further her modeling career.


Open my heart to you when you lock yourself out
I opened up and trusted her, but she shut me out emotionally.


When I met her she was posse'd up
When I first met her, she had a group of friends around her at all times.


In the section holding bottles up
She always seemed to be at parties, holding a bottle of alcohol.


I should have known from the very start
Looking back now, I should have recognized the warning signs from the beginning.


That you weren't after my foolish heart
She wasn't interested in my genuine feelings and emotions.


No, you liar, liar, liar girl
She was dishonest and deceptive.


You got the world thinking you're a star
She created a false persona of herself online to appear like a celebrity.


But you, you're not who you say you are
However, the real her didn't match up with this fake persona.


I'm dying, dying, dying, girl
This situation is killing me emotionally.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlie Otto Puth, Dwayne Michael Carter, William Ernest Lobban-Bean

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Comments from YouTube:

@Zinja

80% of Lil Wayne's haters are just bandwagoners who think hating on him somehow makes them "cool", you can't disagree that he did very well on this song, his lyrical ability is just too good!

@seanyredd

Agreed. This is the same man who dropped the Carter 2 one of the best albums ever,the Carter 3 then followed that! Not to mention how many mixtape this guy dropped along with his drought series. The guys incredible. The amount of work he has dropped is amazing.

@MrJamesRip

+Zinja
Agreed, the only reason I am listening to this music video is BECAUSE of Lil Wayne

@Zinja

Mathew Blakeway Me too!

@BRBallin1

+Zinja I guess people are just blinded by the way his voice sounds.

@chaseg59

I'm in the 20% because I wish he just didn't mumble, and actually just annunciated his words, like Kendrick, for example.

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@Slayer280Gaming

This song was dropped years too early

@alexanderriosjr558

They don’t want us to know the truth.

@5iveguysd789

I swear

@mikejones7044

True 💯

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