22-year-old Callum Wright spent his early years, in his words, in “London council estate shitholes” and moved to Manchester in his teens. D/R/U/G/S’s early tracks quickly found their way onto the blogs and soon were being written about by Q, NME, The Fader, Dummy and XLR8R and played by Rob da Bank and Steve Lamacq on radio. This attention sent him on the road, and since starting out he has played around the UK and Europe, going down a storm at In The City festival, where he was given the title Most Buzzed About Act for the entire three-day event. No wonder – gigs, which see Callum pack his MPC unit full of samples to recreate his brave, warm synth music live, are closer to raves – a glorious journey into total freedom, total power, total moment. Along the way, he’s found himself standing shoulder-to-shoulder with a new group of brave DIY electronic artists that include Gold Panda, Teengirl Fantasy, Becoming Real, Dam Mantle, Hype Williams and Blondes.
Love / Lust is, first and foremost, dance music, but listen in and you can hear it’s made with the guts, impatience and imagination of the best British DIY music, from psyche rock to punk to rave to grime. Velodrome 1 widescreen dance music beats and bleeps, duck and weave effortlessly around each other and Velodrome 2 is a mash up of everything Callum has taken in over the past year; minimal techno, ambient, house and industrial. D/R/U/G/S have created grab-life-and-run tracks, sincere, furious and alive, endless a truly luxuriant debut.
Overcome
D/R/U/G/S Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
yooouuu, ouuuuu, ouuuuu
I made it, for you, for you, for you, and you and you
I'ma open book today, read it and weep
Why judge me by my cover, open up and just see
I ain't at peace with myself
I had thoughts puttin' that piece to myself, thoughts I couldn't keep to myself, Bunch
It ain't easy to say, feel like I'm drownin', feel like they keep me at bay
I let that shit go on for too long, true colors reveal themselves now I see what you on
It hurt the soul dearly, really, we were family, feel me
Been friends so long, thought we were cousins in elementary
Clean off you sent me like we were in London
"Off you go!" Just sendin' me off some more, like
That shit is OV like Preach and Cochise
Time really fly in Englewood Cooley High
Sometimes it's so hard to say goodbye
Friends and enemies, it's either them or me
"Why you wanna off--?" Aye G, I'm gettin' to that nigga
All my life, I felt like a sit in the back nigga
What the fuck you know about feelin' like that nigga
Everybody like you Bunch, that's what it seem to me
Everything that you invited to, it seem free to me
Niggas want you around and you lighten the mood
Plus you live what you rap about and write in them views
Me? I get an inch, for you? Miles they goin' through
I know you know it bro, and I can talk to you like this because you know you bro
My mans, 100 grands wouldn't want me to end it all
So I thought I talk to you if there's no tomorrow
Man yo ass tweakin' folks, Like G, what the fuck bro
Stop talkin' to me bout this lame ass shit
You ungrateful, goofy bitch or maybe I'm just not prepared
To talk about some goofy shit like I'm some mothafuckin' square
You so mothafuckin' blessed nigga, you just unaware
Since you my nigga, fuck it, let's peel back a layer
Fuck them goofy niggas, that be on my dick
I only fuck with real niggas that be on they shit
Niggas who know who they are, niggas who know who they is
Cause everything else just external
Now I never been suicidal, but surely depressed
You know all I know is lost, I can hardly catch my breath
I'm sorry how I came on, I know I tweaked
But the way you talk about the future is so bleak
Like, you ain't got, opportunities, resources, access
You care about the niggas round yo mothafuckin' address, nigga you backwards
And not to gaslight, make light of your problems
But I had like, 4 niggas fall just this autumn, but you know
But I'm glad we talkin' and I, I never could say the, the rights things
But I'm always down to listen bro and like, shit cause like
You leave tomorrow, you gone pay for the funeral
You got that shit put up so OG 'nem, they ain't gotta sell shit for the burial folks
You gone do yo rounds, tell, ight bro, I love you man, just, just keep talkin' to me cause Like
I might not be the best muhfucka to talk to, so I'm just start listenin' bro
The song "Overcome" by D/R/U/G/S is a contemplative and reflective piece that expresses the artist's thoughts on life and death, friendship and enmity, success and struggles, and internal conflicts. The opening lines of the song, repeated several times, indicate the artist's intention to address the subsequent lyrics to specific people or audiences, perhaps emphasizing the personal nature of the topics discussed. In the following verses, the artist shares his frustrations with himself and others, his observations on the world around him, and his regrets and hopes.
The artist reveals his vulnerability and struggles with mental health when he says, "I ain't at peace with myself, I had thoughts puttin' that piece to myself." He acknowledges that he has had thoughts of suicide, and he feels that he couldn't share those thoughts with anyone. He also expresses his disappointment and hurt about the "true colors" of some people around him, who turned out to be "enemies" or "goofy" and "ungrateful" towards him. Despite this, he still values his friendship with his "mans," who he trusts enough to share his feelings with.
The artist also addresses the notions of success and identity, as he perceives them in others and himself. He mentions how people like to have him around because he "lightens the mood," and he believes that he is genuine in his music and lyrics. However, he feels that he is often overlooked, as he says, "All my life, I felt like a sit in the back nigga." He also notes the differences between himself and his friend, who he sees as having more opportunities and resources, but who he thinks is too focused on the wrong things. Overall, the song expresses a desire for connection, understanding, and growth, even in the face of difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
For you, for you, for you, for you, for yooouu yooouuu, ouuuuu, ouuuuu
The singer is dedicating his performance to his audience, emphasizing their importance.
I made it, for you, for you, for you, and you and you
The singer worked hard to create this music for the listeners he cares about.
I'ma open book today, read it and weep
The singer is being vulnerable and authentic, revealing his true thoughts and emotions.
Why judge me by my cover, open up and just see
The singer wants people to look beyond their initial impressions and see the real him.
I ain't at peace with myself
The singer is struggling with inner turmoil and conflict.
I had thoughts puttin' that piece to myself, thoughts I couldn't keep to myself, Bunch
The singer has experienced suicidal thoughts that he has not shared with others, and is confiding in his friend Bunch.
It ain't easy to say, feel like I'm drownin', feel like they keep me at bay
The singer is struggling to express his feelings and feels isolated and helpless.
Why they keep me around if they gone keep bein' this way
The singer is questioning why people continue to involve him in their lives if they are not going to treat him well.
I let that shit go on for too long, true colors reveal themselves now I see what you on
The singer has allowed people to mistreat him for too long, but now he sees their true motivations and intentions.
It hurt the soul dearly, really, we were family, feel me
The singer is deeply hurt by the betrayal of someone he considered family.
Been friends so long, thought we were cousins in elementary
The singer and his friend have been friends since childhood and felt like family.
Clean off you sent me like we were in London
The singer's friend cut him off or distanced himself from him suddenly, without explanation.
"Off you go!" Just sendin' me off some more, like That shit is OV like Preach and Cochise
The friend is dismissing the singer and sending him away without concern or understanding, like the characters Preach and Cochise in the movie 'Cooley High.'
Time really fly in Englewood Cooley High Sometimes it's so hard to say goodbye
The singer reminisces about good times with his friend in the past, but now finds it difficult to let go.
Friends and enemies, it's either them or me "Why you wanna off--?" Aye G, I'm gettin' to that nigga
The singer is realizing that in life, people are either with you or against you, and he is starting to deal with those who are against him.
All my life, I felt like a sit in the back nigga What the fuck you know about feelin' like that nigga
The singer has always felt marginalized and overlooked, and is questioning whether his friend can truly relate.
Everybody like you Bunch, that's what it seem to me Everything that you invited to, it seem free to me
The singer feels like his friend Bunch is well-liked and has easy access to opportunities and experiences that he does not have.
Niggas want you around and you lighten the mood Plus you live what you rap about and write in them views
The singer admires Bunch for his ability to bring positivity and humor to situations, and for staying true to his values in his music.
Me? I get an inch, for you? Miles they goin' through I know you know it bro, and I can talk to you like this because you know you bro
The singer feels like Bunch has been able to achieve so much more than him, and is confiding in him because he knows Bunch understands him.
My mans, 100 grands wouldn't want me to end it all So I thought I talk to you if there's no tomorrow
The singer is grateful for his friend Bunch and wants to talk to him about his suicidal thoughts because he knows Bunch cares about him.
Man yo ass tweakin' folks, Like G, what the fuck bro Stop talkin' to me bout this lame ass shit
Bunch is irritated with the singer's negativity and suicidal thoughts, and is urging him to stop talking about them.
You ungrateful, goofy bitch or maybe I'm just not prepared To talk about some goofy shit like I'm some mothafuckin' square
Bunch is frustrated with the singer's negative mindset and is questioning whether he is the right person to help him, or if he is not prepared for the situation.
You so mothafuckin' blessed nigga, you just unaware Since you my nigga, fuck it, let's peel back a layer
Bunch believes that the singer has a lot to be grateful for, but might not realize it, and wants to help him delve deeper into his feelings.
Fuck them goofy niggas, that be on my dick I only fuck with real niggas that be on they shit Niggas who know who they are, niggas who know who they is Cause everything else just external
Bunch is expressing his preference for being around genuine, authentic people who do not try to impress others or put on a facade.
Now I never been suicidal, but surely depressed You know all I know is lost, I can hardly catch my breath
Bunch is revealing that he has not experienced suicidal thoughts, but has felt depressed and lost before, finding it difficult to cope with his emotions.
I'm sorry how I came on, I know I tweaked But the way you talk about the future is so bleak
Bunch apologizes for his earlier angry outburst, but explains that the singer's negative outlook on the future is concerning to him.
Like, you ain't got, opportunities, resources, access You care about the niggas round yo mothafuckin' address, nigga you backwards
Bunch is frustrated with the singer's lack of ambition and concern for his own future, and believes he is focusing too much on his immediate community.
And not to gaslight, make light of your problems But I had like, 4 niggas fall just this autumn, but you know
Bunch empathizes with the singer's struggles, but also wants to put his own problems into perspective, having recently experienced losses in his own life.
But I'm glad we talkin' and I, I never could say the, the rights things But I'm always down to listen bro and like, shit cause like You leave tomorrow, you gone pay for the funeral You got that shit put up so OG 'nem, they ain't gotta sell shit for the burial folks You gone do yo rounds, tell, ight bro, I love you man, just, just keep talkin' to me cause Like I might not be the best muhfucka to talk to, so I'm just start listenin' bro
Bunch appreciates that the singer is opening up to him, and although he might not say the right things, he is always available to listen and support him. Bunch also reminds the singer to take care of practical matters like funeral arrangements, and expresses his love and concern for him.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Devante Barbee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BYE
I Used to Be an Addict too i'm Just 22
Tripped for 3 years
Lost my weight
I got tremors too
You know More than Exercise
it's Always Lifestyle Changes
1. you gotta Get Rid of TOXiC Gang
2. Challenge Yourself To Be Good no matter the Situation put yourself into that Test
3. You gotta learn Patience n Discipline
4. Start loving yourself
5. Start your workout
6. you got deep cravings for that Drug shit Bang Your Head Against the Wall thrice 😂
7. Smoke A Ciggerate per Day eventually Start Reducing that Shit too
8. Start getting into laughing therapy
9. Take yourself out with confidence
10. Do all this For A Week Don't thank Me later Thank GOD he is the reason you Read this comment
NOW I'M 50 FROM 45
I Was Almost About to Die
small_fries757
Hope this cheers u up n give u hope! Enjoy!
Take guts to admit u got issues. All humans do. U r not like my neighbor Cuong. Lost his job back in 2012. Sought revenge and retribution and lost 2 court cases to his employers. The misery doesnt stop here. He doesn't go out unless necessary. No job. No vacations. No eating out. Doesn't celebrate any kind of holiday as he lost interest in anything socially-related.
Almost no social interactions outside his family.
Wife works and cooks for him daily. He has 2 junk cars sitting in his backyard and other clutters. He also collects cans and bottles to get paid for recycling ♻️.
I mean Cuong is a miserable guy who has no real, honest hope in his life anymore! That's 10 years of misery n denial of his mental illness conditions. He likes to brag in front of others, but his pain and agony overpowers him inside. His false pride 😤 is what leads him to self destruction! What a shame.
People on this site have more courage than 🐔 Cuong!
small_fries757
Hope this cheers u up n give u hope! Enjoy!
Take guts to admit u got issues. All humans do. U r not like my neighbor Cuong. Lost his job back in 2012. Sought revenge and retribution and lost 2 court cases to his employers. The misery doesnt stop here. He doesn't go out unless necessary. No job. No vacations. No eating out. Doesn't celebrate any kind of holiday as he lost interest in anything socially-related.
Almost no social interactions outside his family.
Wife works and cooks for him daily. He has 2 junk cars sitting in his backyard and other clutters. He also collects cans and bottles to get paid for recycling ♻️.
I mean Cuong is a miserable guy who has no real, honest hope in his life anymore! That's 10 years of misery n denial of his mental illness conditions. He likes to brag in front of others, but his pain and agony overpowers him inside. His false pride 😤 is what leads him to self destruction! What a shame.
People on this site have more courage than 🐔 Cuong!
small_fries757
Hope this cheers u up n give u hope! Enjoy!
Take guts to admit u got issues. All humans do. U r not like my neighbor Cuong. Lost his job back in 2012. Sought revenge and retribution and lost 2 court cases to his employers. The misery doesnt stop here. He doesn't go out unless necessary. No job. No vacations. No eating out. Doesn't celebrate any kind of holiday as he lost interest in anything socially-related.
Almost no social interactions outside his family.
Wife works and cooks for him daily. He has 2 junk cars sitting in his backyard and other clutters. He also collects cans and bottles to get paid for recycling ♻️.
I mean Cuong is a miserable guy who has no real, honest hope in his life anymore! That's 10 years of misery n denial of his mental illness conditions. He likes to brag in front of others, but his pain and agony overpowers him inside. His false pride 😤 is what leads him to self destruction! What a shame.
People on this site have more courage than 🐔 Cuong!
small_fries757
Hope this cheers u up n give u hope! Enjoy!
Take guts to admit u got issues. All humans do. U r not like my neighbor Cuong. Lost his job back in 2012. Sought revenge and retribution and lost 2 court cases to his employers. The misery doesnt stop here. He doesn't go out unless necessary. No job. No vacations. No eating out. Doesn't celebrate any kind of holiday as he lost interest in anything socially-related.
Almost no social interactions outside his family.
Wife works and cooks for him daily. He has 2 junk cars sitting in his backyard and other clutters. He also collects cans and bottles to get paid for recycling ♻️.
I mean Cuong is a miserable guy who has no real, honest hope in his life anymore! That's 10 years of misery n denial of his mental illness conditions. He likes to brag in front of others, but his pain and agony overpowers him inside. His false pride 😤 is what leads him to self destruction! What a shame.
People on this site have more courage than 🐔 Cuong!
This loser is still alive. He's more miserable than u!
small_fries757
Hope this cheers u up n give u hope! Enjoy!
Take guts to admit u got issues. All humans do. U r not like my neighbor Cuong. Lost his job back in 2012. Sought revenge and retribution and lost 2 court cases to his employers. The misery doesnt stop here. He doesn't go out unless necessary. No job. No vacations. No eating out. Doesn't celebrate any kind of holiday as he lost interest in anything socially-related.
Almost no social interactions outside his family.
Wife works and cooks for him daily. He has 2 junk cars sitting in his backyard and other clutters. He also collects cans and bottles to get paid for recycling ♻️.
I mean Cuong is a miserable guy who has no real, honest hope in his life anymore! That's 10 years of misery n denial of his mental illness conditions. He likes to brag in front of others, but his pain and agony overpowers him inside. His false pride 😤 is what leads him to self destruction! What a shame.
People on this site have more courage than 🐔 Cuong!
small_fries757
Hope this cheers u up n give u hope! Enjoy!
Take guts to admit u got issues. All humans do. U r not like my neighbor Cuong. Lost his job back in 2012. Sought revenge and retribution and lost 2 court cases to his employers. The misery doesnt stop here. He doesn't go out unless necessary. No job. No vacations. No eating out. Doesn't celebrate any kind of holiday as he lost interest in anything socially-related.
Almost no social interactions outside his family.
Wife works and cooks for him daily. He has 2 junk cars sitting in his backyard and other clutters. He also collects cans and bottles to get paid for recycling ♻️.
I mean Cuong is a miserable guy who has no real, honest hope in his life anymore! That's 10 years of misery n denial of his mental illness conditions. He likes to brag in front of others, but his pain and agony overpowers him inside. His false pride 😤 is what leads him to self destruction! What a shame.
People on this site have more courage than 🐔 Cuong!
small_fries757
Hope this cheers u up n give u hope! Enjoy!
Take guts to admit u got issues. All humans do. U r not like my neighbor Cuong. Lost his job back in 2012. Sought revenge and retribution and lost 2 court cases to his employers. The misery doesnt stop here. He doesn't go out unless necessary. No job. No vacations. No eating out. Doesn't celebrate any kind of holiday as he lost interest in anything socially-related.
Almost no social interactions outside his family.
Wife works and cooks for him daily. He has 2 junk cars sitting in his backyard and other clutters. He also collects cans and bottles to get paid for recycling ♻️.
I mean Cuong is a miserable guy who has no real, honest hope in his life anymore! That's 10 years of misery n denial of his mental illness conditions. He likes to brag in front of others, but his pain and agony overpowers him inside. His false pride 😤 is what leads him to self destruction! What a shame.
People on this site have more courage than 🐔 Cuong!
small_fries757
Hope this cheers u up n give u hope! Enjoy!
Take guts to admit u got issues. All humans do. U r not like my neighbor Cuong. Lost his job back in 2012. Sought revenge and retribution and lost 2 court cases to his employers. The misery doesnt stop here. He doesn't go out unless necessary. No job. No vacations. No eating out. Doesn't celebrate any kind of holiday as he lost interest in anything socially-related.
Almost no social interactions outside his family.
Wife works and cooks for him daily. He has 2 junk cars sitting in his backyard and other clutters. He also collects cans and bottles to get paid for recycling ♻️.
I mean Cuong is a miserable guy who has no real, honest hope in his life anymore! That's 10 years of misery n denial of his mental illness conditions. He likes to brag in front of others, but his pain and agony overpowers him inside. His false pride 😤 is what leads him to self destruction! What a shame.
People on this site have more courage than 🐔 Cuong!
small_fries757
Hope this cheers u up n give u hope! Enjoy!
Take guts to admit u got issues. All humans do. U r not like my neighbor Cuong. Lost his job back in 2012. Sought revenge and retribution and lost 2 court cases to his employers. The misery doesnt stop here. He doesn't go out unless necessary. No job. No vacations. No eating out. Doesn't celebrate any kind of holiday as he lost interest in anything socially-related.
Almost no social interactions outside his family.
Wife works and cooks for him daily. He has 2 junk cars sitting in his backyard and other clutters. He also collects cans and bottles to get paid for recycling ♻️.
I mean Cuong is a miserable guy who has no real, honest hope in his life anymore! That's 10 years of misery n denial of his mental illness conditions. He likes to brag in front of others, but his pain and agony overpowers him inside. His false pride 😤 is what leads him to self destruction! What a shame.
People on this site have more courage than 🐔 Cuong!
small_fries757
Hope this cheers u up n give u hope! Enjoy!
Take guts to admit u got issues. All humans do. U r not like my neighbor Cuong. Lost his job back in 2012. Sought revenge and retribution and lost 2 court cases to his employers. The misery doesnt stop here. He doesn't go out unless necessary. No job. No vacations. No eating out. Doesn't celebrate any kind of holiday as he lost interest in anything socially-related.
Almost no social interactions outside his family.
Wife works and cooks for him daily. He has 2 junk cars sitting in his backyard and other clutters. He also collects cans and bottles to get paid for recycling ♻️.
I mean Cuong is a miserable guy who has no real, honest hope in his life anymore! That's 10 years of misery n denial of his mental illness conditions. He likes to brag in front of others, but his pain and agony overpowers him inside. His false pride 😤 is what leads him to self destruction! What a shame.
People on this site have more courage than 🐔 Cuong!
BYE
I Used to Be an Addict too i'm Just 22
Tripped for 3 years
Lost my weight
I got tremors too
You know More than Exercise
it's Always Lifestyle Changes
1. you gotta Get Rid of TOXiC Gang
2. Challenge Yourself To Be Good no matter the Situation put yourself into that Test
3. You gotta learn Patience n Discipline
4. Start loving yourself
5. Start your workout
6. you got deep cravings for that Drug shit Bang Your Head Against the Wall thrice 😂
7. Smoke A Ciggerate per Day eventually Start Reducing that Shit too
8. Start getting into laughing therapy
9. Take yourself out with confidence
10. Do all this For A Week Don't thank Me later Thank GOD he is the reason you Read this comment
NOW I'M 50 FROM 45
I Was Almost About to Die
Bob V
I thought you were writing a poem at first but then it just got confusing. wtf does the bottom part mean that you are 50 from 45? You just said you were 22 at the beginning.
small_fries757
Good 👍. God cared about you. You got some creds too.
Wish u accept Jesus Christ as your Savior so u can go to heaven after this life. God doesn't expect you to be perfect nor sinless. He just wants u to believe in Him as your Savior for your sins so u can go to heaven after this life.
You are precious.
Bgray NARZARY
My legs are on fire, every night. Restless af. What a bothersome pain. Can't sleep because of that and also yawning after few secs is so annoying.
small_fries757
@Bgray NARZARY can u take cool shower 🚿 or ice ur leg daily? Should help.
RecoveringInAlaska
Day 1 off Sub. I actually got a little bit excited when I heard the pain tolerance increase from exercise, that is the one thing that I think I allow myself to fear the most when attempting to get off Suboxone or opiates. The pain can seem unbearable, though I don’t know if that is the case, and in this particular situation, I am challenging myself to believe that it is possible. I know that I can, and will do it. As ““ painful as the first couple steps or reps are, I realize that they will provide relief in the moment. I’m not sure how many moments. I am going to be challenged to get through though I know that I can do it.
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It’s my third time relapsing on drugs and I hope this can help me out and be a Turning point for me and all of us going through the same!
K20pitoo R
Your not alone, I’m in the same situation
Dr_Banana
Issa struggle bro’s even i, the king cannot quit sadly.
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