OD
Earl Sweatshirt Lyrics


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Give it up, we

Somebody tooted in the student commons
The bell rang, he went home to argue in the comments
I watched the doppler move
I watched a child get introduced to violence
I beat you to the point, my noose is golden
Truer living, lonesome, pugilistic moments
Riveting, come get to know me at my innermost
My family been this anguished now I need atonement
I set the goal, half my wings is broken
I spread the other for my brodie OD
Tiptoeing too much love, my sister showed in a rut
We getting over sinning up
Living in the moment, you been corrupt
Have some Gin and Rum

Since a jit I figured what's the use in giving up
I can't give enough, shilajit in my sippy cup
Healing cuts, but really-ly
I'm re-filling the pump no concealing it
The enemy up in arms bearing snubs
They just frickin' see the cup
My memory really leaking blood, it's congealing, stuck
Pieces in slums, one, peaking in the dust, weaving
I remember woods
I remember Inda, when he wasn't remembering much
I remember love healing the ruptures
Feeling rushed, grew up quick
Trip around the sun, this my twenty-fifth, give it up




Gin and Rum
We wasn't supposed to be alive, no funny shit

Overall Meaning

In Earl Sweatshirt's song "OD," the lyrics delve into various themes and experiences. The opening lines describe a situation where someone has indulged in drugs within a school environment, causing a disturbance. The singer then observes the aftermath and reflects on the introduction of violence to a young child. This sets the stage for a darker and introspective journey throughout the song.


Earl delves into his personal struggles and emotions, expressing a sense of loneliness and the desire for redemption. He confronts his own inner demons and past actions, acknowledging the need for atonement. The mention of a broken wing symbolizes his vulnerability and the challenges he faces. Despite this, he finds solace in his relationship with a friend named OD, hinting at the importance of genuine connection and support.


As the song progresses, Earl contemplates the concept of giving up and shares his determination to keep going. The reference to "shilajit in my sippy cup" implies that he seeks strength and healing in unconventional ways. He alludes to his battles with addiction and highlights the constant struggle to overcome challenges and find peace. The final lines acknowledge the precariousness of life and express gratitude for still being alive.


Overall, "OD" is a deeply personal and contemplative song that explores themes of addiction, redemption, and the search for meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

Give it up, we
Let go of our current situation and surrender


Somebody tooted in the student commons
Someone consumed drugs in a public area


The bell rang, he went home to argue in the comments
After the incident, the person involved went home to engage in an online argument


I watched the doppler move
I observed how things were changing


I watched a child get introduced to violence
I witnessed a young person being exposed to acts of aggression


I beat you to the point, my noose is golden
I reached a conclusion before you, feeling trapped by my own thoughts


Truer living, lonesome, pugilistic moments
Living authentically, experiencing moments of solitude and inner conflict


Riveting, come get to know me at my innermost
Compelling and revealing, inviting others to understand my deepest thoughts and emotions


My family been this anguished now I need atonement
My family has endured a lot of suffering, and now I seek redemption


I set the goal, half my wings is broken
I have set an objective, but I am hindered by personal struggles


I spread the other for my brodie OD
I open up and expose myself for the sake of my friend who overdosed


Tiptoeing too much love, my sister showed in a rut
I cautiously navigate through excessive affection, witnessing my sister's struggles


We getting over sinning up
We are overcoming our past mistakes


Living in the moment, you been corrupt
Embracing the present, while acknowledging your own flaws


Have some Gin and Rum
Indulge in alcohol as a means of escape and relaxation


Since a jit I figured what's the use in giving up
Since a young age, I realized there is no benefit in surrendering


I can't give enough, shilajit in my sippy cup
I constantly give my all, even though I feel depleted


Healing cuts, but really-ly
Trying to recover from wounds, but the process is challenging


I'm re-filling the pump no concealing it
I am replenishing my energy, not hiding it


The enemy up in arms bearing snubs
My adversaries are armed and ready to attack, filled with animosity


They just frickin' see the cup
They only perceive the surface-level situation


My memory really leaking blood, it's congealing, stuck
My recollections are painful and haunting, causing emotional distress


Pieces in slums, one, peaking in the dust, weaving
Fragmented aspects of my life, one of them stands out amidst chaos


I remember woods
I recall moments of solitude in nature


I remember Inda, when he wasn't remembering much
I think of Inda, who is now dealing with memory loss


I remember love healing the ruptures
Love played a role in bringing about emotional mending


Feeling rushed, grew up quick
Experiencing a sense of urgency, maturing rapidly


Trip around the sun, this my twenty-fifth, give it up
Completing a year-long journey, celebrating my twenty-fifth birthday, and relinquishing control


We wasn't supposed to be alive, no funny shit
Against all odds, we survived. This is not a joke or exaggeration




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Thebe Kgositsile

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Jonathan Long

Give it up, we

Somebody tooted in the student commons
The bell rang, he went home to argue in the comments
I watched the doppler move
I watched a child get introduced to violence
I beat you to the point, my noose is golden
Truer living, lonesome, pugilistic moments
Riveting, come get to know me at my innermost
My family been this anguished now I need atonement
I set the goal, half my wings is broken
I spread the other for my brodie OD
Tiptoeing too much love, my sister showed in a rut
We getting over sinning up
Living in the moment, you been corrupt
Have some Gin and Rum

Since a jit I figured what's the use in giving up
I can't give enough, shilajit in my sippy cup
Healing cuts, but really-ly
I'm re-filling the pump no concealing it
The enemy up in arms bearing snubs
They just frickin' see the cup
My memory really leaking blood, it's congealing, stuck
Pieces in slums, one, peaking in the dust, weaving
I remember woods
I remember Inda, when he wasn't remembering much
I remember love healing the ruptures
Feeling rushed, grew up quick
Trip around the sun, this my twenty-fifth, give it up
Gin and Rum
We wasn't supposed to be alive, no funny shit

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Songwriters: Thebe Kgositsile

OD lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC



B4D-W0LF

I've been depressed so long I forget what I rememberin,
I'm more limp than a fish stick in fucking lemon and| Tajin, not even people who have it know what I mean, You know
It's screaming the fact that I don't already know, the sacred fact that I already know that I don't
it isn't what I am gonna be my glasses so old I can't even see
Things with Season are minds that are freezin when your brain's melting off the freezin moon, going insane like the people who have never viewed from the outside, Even though I'm already an outsider
Outlyer, Making the most is for the Tigers in cages
You might call it exotic but the average Joe is not as average as your wallet
positive like college
made some money doing nothing like the rest of the world
For sure. well I'm here not making money doing the world's work, shitting eating and pissing all of it away because that's all life is, because we learned to do other things doesn't mean we need to do anything else
We are already gone
We made our own beds with the fact that our heads canceled out all of what we want to be doing cause we already defeated ourselves



iceanova

[Intro]
Give it up, we—

[Verse]
Somebody tooted in the student commons
The bell rang, he went home then argued in the comments
I watched the doppler move
I watched a child get introduced to violence
I beat you to the point, my noose is golden
True and livin', lonesome, pugilistic moments, riveting
Come get to know me at my innermost
My family business anguished, now I need atonement
I set the goals, half my wings is broken
I spread the other for my brodie OD
Tiptoeing too much love, my sister showed in a rut
We getting over sinning up
Living in the moment, you been corrupt
Have some ginabut
Since a jit I figured what's the use in giving up
I can't give enough, shilajit in my sippy cup
Healing cuts, but real-really
I'm refilling the pump, no concealing it
Enemy up in arms bearing snubs
They just freakin' see the cub
My memory really leaking blood, it's congealing, stuck
Pieces in slums, one, peaking in the dust, weaving
I remember woods
I remember endo when he wasn't remembering much
I remember love healing the ruptures
Feeling rushed, grew up quick
Trip around the sun, this my 25th, give it up
Gin and rum
We wasn't supposed to be alive, no funny shit



Nocturne XIII

Lyrics :D
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[Intro]
Give it up, we—

[Verse]
Somebody tooted in the student commons
The bell rang
He went home then argued in the comments
I watched the doppler move
I watched a child get introduced to violence
I beat you to the point
My noose is golden
True and livin'
Lonesome
Pugilistic moments
Riveting
Come get to know me at my innermost
My family business anguished, now I need atonement
I set the goals
Half my wings is broken
I spread the other for my brodie OD
Tiptoeing too much love
My sister showed in a rut
We getting over sinning up
Living in the moment, you been corrupt
Have some ginabut
Since a jit I figured what's the use in giving up
I can't give enough
Shilajit in my sippy cup
Healing cuts
But willingly I'm refilling the pump
No concealing it
Enemy up in arms bearing snubs
They just freakin' see the cub
My memory really leaking blood
It's congealing, stuck
Pieces in slums
One
Peaking in the dust, weaving
I remember woods
I remember endo when he wasn't remembering much
I remember love
Healing the ruptures
Feeling rushed, grew up quick
Trip around the sun, this my 25th, give it up
Gin and rum
We wasn't supposed to be alive, no funny shit


[Outro]
Yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Give it up



courtesy of genius



Lazaro Cervera

lyrics Somebody tooted in the student commons
The bell rang
He went home then argued in the comments
I watched the doppler move
I watched a child get introduced to violence
I beat you to the point
My noose is golden
True and livin'
Lonesome
Pugilistic moments
Riveting
Come get to know me at my innermost
My family business anguished, now I need atonement
I set the goals
Half my wings is broken
I spread the other for my brodie OD
Tiptoeing too much love
My sister showed in a rut
We getting over sinning up
Living in the moment, you been corrupt
Have some ginabut
Since a jit I figured what's the use in giving up
I can't give enough
Shilajit in my sippy cup
Healing cuts
But willingly I'm refilling the pump
No concealing it
Enemy up in arms bearing snubs
They just freakin' see the cub
My memory really leaking blood
It's congealing, stuck
Pieces in slums
One
Peaking in the dust, weaving
I remember woods
I remember endo when he wasn't remembering much
I remember love
Healing the ruptures
Feeling rushed, grew up quick
Trip around the sun, this my 25th, give it up
Gin and rum
We wasn't supposed to be alive, no funny shit



All comments from YouTube:

NoahTheGoat

I’m starting to realize this album isn’t so bad after all

Zaybo Gotit Beatz

Open your mind a little more and see the beauty

Nikki Melay

"I watched a child get introduced to violence"

That one hurt a bit

Thomas Hedrick

shh earl is on.

roachy steeze

@t millz what pisses you off. It’s a genius double entendre

YSL_Wolf

@t millz wdym

King Nathan

Deadass.

t millz

@Sebastian Hernandez right and that type shit piss me off

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Michael Morgan

Earl seems to be heavily influenced by psychedelics, all his rap sounds amazing on it.

SuBFuCius

Especially east, shit sound like Alice in wonderland

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