Born and raised in L.A., Flores adopted the stage alias DeathbyRomy at the age of 15. Struggling with depression and instances of bullying, she soon dropped out of high school to pursue a career in music. Her first album was inspired by her experiences over the next couple years as she found ways to overcome negativity. Early songs including "Blood" and "Wonder Boy" (featuring Violet Kennedy) appeared online in 2016. Collaborations with Los Angeles hip-hop artists Glitter Princess and LePlay were among the dozen or so additional tracks she shared before issuing her debut album, Monsters, in September of 2018. It included appearances by Yung Bans, Lil B, and Cuban Doll. An EP, Love U - to Death, arrived in October 2019 and included the track "Problems."
Problems
DeathbyRomy Lyrics
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Then it's dope
Put it in my cup then hand me the smoke
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
You know, you and I have something no one can deny
You know it's true, oh, oh, so how about you don't go
I see the lies within your words
And how you're trying to keep me blinded
Wonder why, when we both got problems
Why won't you help me solve them?
I love you, but you don't and this is how I cope
I like Coke, but only if you're mixing it with Jack
Then it's dope
Put it in my cup then hand me the smoke
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
I'm like, nope
You can keep the posts faking smiles with the quotes
I could walk around talkin' cheap, but I don't
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems for all the world's problems
All my life, I've been on my own waiting for the one
To call my home, oh but
The front door was stuck shut
And now I pitter-patter back and forth
Think my mind thinks it's run its course
It's tired, now it needs to settle down
Wonder why, when we both got problems
Why won't you help me solve them?
I love you, but you don't and this is how I cope
I like Coke, but only if you're mixing it with Jack
Then it's dope
Put it in my cup then hand me the smoke
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
I'm like, nope
You can keep the posts faking smiles with the quotes
I could walk around talkin' cheap, but I don't
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems for all the world's problem
The lyrics of DeathbyRomy's song Problems describe someone who is trying to escape the problems in their life by turning to drugs and alcohol. The singer talks about their love for cocaine but only if it is mixed with whiskey, and how it helps them temporarily forget about their struggles. They say that they have too many problems to deal with, and they do not want to think about the world's issues. The singer then talks about a relationship where they and the other person share similar problems, but the other person is not willing to help solve them. Despite this, the singer copes by turning to drugs and alcohol.
The song also touches upon the theme of loneliness as the singer talks about how they have been waiting for someone to call home, but the front door is stuck. They are feeling lost and overwhelmed, like their mind has run its course, and they need to settle down. This suggests that they are in need of love, care, and support, which they are not getting. The song ends with the singer again talking about their drug and alcohol use, suggesting that they are trapped in a cycle and do not see a way out of their problems.
Overall, Problems by DeathbyRomy is a poignant commentary on addiction, loneliness, and the struggle to cope with personal problems.
Line by Line Meaning
I like Coke, but only if you're mixing it with Jack
I only like the taste of Coke when it's mixed with Jack Daniel's Whiskey
Then it's dope
The combination of Coke and Jack is pleasing to me
Put it in my cup then hand me the smoke
Give me the mixed drink and a cigarette to help me relax
I ain't tryna think about the world
I don't want to think about the problems in the world or my own life
I got too many problems
I have too many personal problems to deal with
You know, you and I have something no one can deny
We have a connection that cannot be denied
You know it's true, oh, oh, so how about you don't go
You know our connection is strong, so why are you leaving?
We've been here before
We have experienced a similar situation in the past
I see the lies within your words
I can tell that you are not being honest with me
And how you're trying to keep me blinded
You are intentionally trying to keep me in the dark about something
Wonder why, when we both got problems
I'm wondering why we are not helping each other out with our problems
Why won't you help me solve them?
I need your help to solve my problems
I love you, but you don't and this is how I cope
I love you, but you don't love me back, so I use drinking as a coping mechanism
I'm like, nope
I disagree or I am not interested
You can keep the posts faking smiles with the quotes
I don't care about your fake positivity on social media
I could walk around talkin' cheap, but I don't
I could pretend to be happy, but I won't
I got too many problems for all the world's problems
My personal problems are too overwhelming for me to worry about global issues
All my life, I've been on my own waiting for the one
Throughout my entire life, I have been alone and waiting for my soulmate
To call my home, oh but
To make me feel at home and loved, but
The front door was stuck shut
I am unable to find love and happiness because something is blocking me
And now I pitter-patter back and forth
Now I am indecisive and unsure of what to do
Think my mind thinks it's run its course
I feel like my mind has reached its limit
It's tired, now it needs to settle down
My mind is exhausted and needs to rest
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Melanie Joy Fontana, Michel Schulz, Romy Maxine Flores
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mecheres
They're all coping mechanisms, not really addictions.
Gamer girl: Coping via video games
Guy with rabbit: Coping via animals
Teacup guy: Coping via alcohol
Girl eating: Coping via food
Smoking guy: Coping via smoking
Phone girl: Coping via social media
DeathbyRomy is meant to be depression itself, and the parents are supposed to represent that no one is paying attention to people with issues, they're only worried about the world. I think it's meant to be a symbol of the fact that everyone is focused on the worlds problems, and not the fact that people are depressed and harming themselves. People who cope with video games tend to distance themselves from society and only focusing on their games. Coping with animals usually leads to a lack of social skills and only relying on something that can't even communicate with you verbally to be your comfort. Drinking is a coping mechanism for a lot of people, that's why alcoholism exists. Gluttony is a huge thing with people sometimes. People eat to cope (me included) and it's also why bulimia exists, predominantly. Smoking is seen as a coping mechanism too since nicotine calms you down. The girl with two phones is probably someone who uses social media to cope, by posting constantly and "begging" for attention. People do that. A lot. Especially nowadays with snapchat and instagram being huge media sites.
Sure all of these are addictions, but it doesn't make sense to try and say that animals are an addiction or that food is an addiction. They're not.
It's all comfort culture.
None of these are good coping mechanisms, regardless of how you see it. People need people to talk to, and this is an example of people not having that.
@havannahwild2817
Hmm,
I'm guessing that the smoker guy represents drug addiction
Gamer girl = Internet addiction
Guy hugging adorable bunny = Anti-animal cruelty so to represent it you don't have to fake cutting anything up
Vodka teacup guy = Alcoholism
Two phones girl = Cheating
Foody girl = Eating disorders or gluttony
DeathbyRomy = Self-harm/depression
Is that right?
@dasding3085
I like Coke, but only if you're mixing it with Jack
Then it's dope
Put it in my cup then hand me the smoke
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
You know, you and I have something no one can deny
You know it's true, oh, oh, so how about you? Don't go
We've been here before
I see the lies within your words
And how you're trying to keep me blinded
Wonder why, when we both got problems
Why won't you help me solve them?
I love you, but you don't and this is how I cope
I like Coke, but only if you're mixing it with Jack
Then it's dope
Put it in my cup then hand me the smoke
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
I'm like, nope
You can keep the post-faker smile with the quotes
I could walk around talkin' cheap, but I don't
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems for all the world's problems
All my life, I've been on my own waiting for the one
To call my home Uber, the front door was stuck shut
And now I pitter-patter back and forth
Think my mind thinks it's run its course
It's tired, now it needs to settle down
Wonder why, when we both got problems
Why won't you help me solve them?
I love you, but you don't and this is how I cope
I like Coke, but only if you're mixing it with Jack
Then it's dope
Put it in my cup then hand me the smoke
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
I'm like, nope
You can keep the post-faker smile with the quotes
I could walk around talkin' cheap, but I don't
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems for all the world's problems
@remynaaliosha2630
I like Coke, but only if you're mixing it with Jack, then it's dope
Put it in my cup then hand me the smoke
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
[Verse 1]
You know, you and I have something no one can deny
You know it's true, oh, oh, so how 'bout you? Don't go
We've been here before I see the lies within your words
And how you're trying to keep me blinded
[Pre-Chorus]
Wonder why, when we both got problems
Why won't you help me solve them?
I love you but you don't, and this is how I cope
[Chorus]
I like Coke, but only if you're mixing it with Jack, then it's dope
Put it in my cup then hand me the smoke
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
I'm like, nope
You can keep the posts faking smiles with the quotes
I could walk around talkin' cheap, but I don't
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
For all the world's problems
[Verse 2]
All my life, I've been on my own waiting for the one to call my home, oh but
The front door was stuck shut
And now I pitter-patter back and forth think my mind thinks it's run its course
It's tired now, it needs to settle down
[Pre-Chorus]
Wonder why, when we both got problems
Why won't you help me solve them?
I love you but you don't, and this is how I cope
[Chorus]
I like Coke, but only if you're mixing it with Jack, then it's dope
Put it in my cup then hand me the smoke
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
I'm like, nope
You can keep the posts faking smiles with the quotes
I could walk around talkin' cheap, but I don't
I ain't tryna think about the world
I got too many problems
For all the world's problems
@adamb.7071
DeathbyRomy - Cutting addiction
Girl eatting - Stress eatting addiction
Guy smoking - smoking addiction
Guy with bunny - Keeping animals because they can't hurt you verbally like people addiction
Girl with two phones - sociopath
Girl gaming - going on the internet to heal and ignore the bad reality
Guy drinking out of the teacup (supposedly alcohol) - drinking addiction
@lix613
Girl: I got too many problems...
Mom: It’s because of that damn phone
@Iloveu2boo
Yeah
@sabca3499
its true tho
@prod.joeyjackson
Haha yea true shit brother
@lynn8349
@@sabca3499 ok boomer
@RandomPerson-eu7mk
No because you didn’t wear a jacket yesterday 😂
@babarimen
YouTube once again recommend me a diamond
@cvdlc9242
It's ya boi Aldo says yep thats youtube for ya
@karma_j3lly
same
@olimar3426
not really don‘t like this at all