Problem
D.Masta Lyrics


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My moms upset, my dads uptight
Don't like my music, they say it isn't right
Don't like my haircut, they call me a dyke
They send me to a shrink twice a week
He tells my mom I'm a fucking freak
Dreaming scary dreams
Wondering what they mean
Living down under deep in never ending waking sleep
When will this end?
Or has it even begun




I love the moon
And I hate the sun

Overall Meaning

In D.Masta's song "Problem," the lyrics delve into feelings of angst and isolation in a world where the singer's parents do not approve of their music, haircut, or lifestyle. They feel as though they are being constantly surveilled and judged, as shown in the line "They send me to a shrink twice a week/He tells my mom I'm a fucking freak." The singer also struggles with unsettling dreams that they cannot make sense of, leading to a feeling of perpetual dissociation. The refrain, "When will this end?/Or has it even begun," captures the sense of confusion and hopelessness that pervades the lyrics.


Overall, "Problem" is a powerful expression of the struggles faced by those whose identities and tastes do not conform to societal norms. The singer's sense of being at odds with their family and the wider world creates a vivid portrayal of the emotional pain that can come with such a situation. At the same time, the song's dreamlike quality and sense of isolation create a haunting atmosphere that underscores the sense of dislocation being described.


Line by Line Meaning

My moms upset, my dads uptight
My parents are unhappy and dissatisfied with me.


Don't like my music, they say it isn't right
My parents disapprove of my choice of music and find it inappropriate.


Don't like my haircut, they call me a dyke
My parents are critical of my appearance and insult me by using a homophobic slur.


They send me to a shrink twice a week
My parents make me attend therapy twice a week.


He tells my mom I'm a fucking freak
The therapist tells my mom that I am abnormal.


Dreaming scary dreams
I have frightening dreams.


Wondering what they mean
I am curious about the significance of my dreams.


Living down under deep in never ending waking sleep
I feel trapped in a perpetual state of confusion and anxiety.


When will this end?
I am unsure when my current situation will change for the better.


Or has it even begun
I question whether my life has ever truly started.


I love the moon
I find solace in the night sky and the moon's presence.


And I hate the sun
I dislike the daytime and find it unpleasant.




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