Menthol
Isaiah Rashad Lyrics


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She so fuckable, and she got the menthol
And Tunji about the trees that turned my trials into some mid draws
Sleeping on couches, only vouchers is my in-laws
He sold ten ounces, one verse is like an eight ball
Look, I seen it crystal clear, I seen a pistol near
Seen it cock back and knock caps like it's senior year
These niggas think I give a fuck, I could drink a beer
Read a magazine, hut, hut, pass interference
I've been riding clean in my bucket for a couple years
I've been pre-stressed Laurence Pucket, mothafucka, yeah
Baby hold my hand while I stumble up these fucking stairs
Know your nigga here, you still suckin', why you fucking scared?
And hoes love it when I'm high off life, cause she know
I'm getting faded, I could fuck all night
Y'all too busy popping Mollys, you could die off hype
My favorite rapper popping ollies and he rap all dyke, I know it

I had a couple drinks, and I wonder
If I could call you, tomorrow and borrow, your heart
See I've been stressing for a blessing
The one that would set me apart, set me apart
I got all my problems, but I no have no weed
When they say money solve 'em, I say "No, not me"
And I don't love no more, but I'll just let you be
Cause you see all my problems and you still had loved me

You cut your hair about as short as your temper, the prescription
For dementia, start slipping an elixirs make it hard to remember
As I recall it with your heart in a blender, drinks spiking
Still chilling, put your life on ice and sink like me
Actions of us, lacking the passion, but think
Righteous from pussy upon a tongue, to calling to hear my son
Thought the remedy was balling, I'm falling down and I'm done
Finna to be a workaholic, an alcoholic or somethin', I'm just calling baby

I had a couple drinks, and I wonder
If I could call you, tomorrow and borrow, your heart
See I've been stressing for a blessing
The one that would set me apart, set me apart
I got all my problems, but I no have no weed
When they say money solve 'em, I say "No, not me"




And I don't love no more, but I'll just let you be
Cause you see all my problems and you still had loved me

Overall Meaning

The song "Menthol" by Isaiah Rashad discusses the struggles of drug addiction, relationships, and self-identity. The first verse portrays a casual attitude towards drug use, with the mention of a woman who is "fuckable" and has menthol cigarettes, indicating marijuana use. The line "trees that turned my trials into some mid draws" suggests that smoking marijuana helps the singer escape his problems or "trials" but only to a certain extent. He also mentions his financial struggles, relying on vouchers from his in-laws and the contrast between selling ten ounces of weed for money and making one verse for a song.


The second verse goes deeper into the issue of drug addiction and its consequences. The singer talks about witnessing violence involving guns, but his casual attitude towards it may indicate that he has become desensitized to it. He also mentions his own struggles with sobriety, stating that he's "been riding clean in my bucket for a couple years" but then goes on to mention the name of an architect known for designing buildings that are structurally stressed - this could be a metaphor for the singer's own emotional and psychological stress. The chorus talks about the singer's desires for love, a blessing, and the struggles that come with addiction.


Overall, the song portrays the complex and multifaceted issues that come with substance abuse and love. The singer is searching for something to help him cope with his problems, but he doesn't seem to have found a satisfactory solution yet. The song's mix of casual language and personal struggles make it reflective of the larger societal issues of drug addiction and mental health.


Line by Line Meaning

She so fuckable, and she got the menthol
He finds her attractive and likes that she has menthol cigarettes.


And Tunji about the trees that turned my trials into some mid draws
Tunji taught him how to grow weed, which helped him deal with his problems.


Sleeping on couches, only vouchers is my in-laws
He is broke and has to rely on his in-laws for help, sleeping on couches in the meantime.


He sold ten ounces, one verse is like an eight ball
He can make a lot of money by selling drugs and his raps are like drugs too.


Look, I seen it crystal clear, I seen a pistol near
He has seen a gun up close and understands the potential danger that comes with it.


Seen it cock back and knock caps like it's senior year
He has seen a gun being fired and bullets hitting their target, likening it to a senior prank.


These niggas think I give a fuck, I could drink a beer
He doesn't care what other people think and can do what he wants, even if it's just drinking a beer.


Read a magazine, hut, hut, pass interference
He's not interested in the hype and drama surrounding him.


I've been riding clean in my bucket for a couple years
He's been driving an old car that he can afford for a few years.


I've been pre-stressed Laurence Pucket, mothafucka, yeah
He's been dealing with a lot of stress, like the character in a book he's referencing.


Baby hold my hand while I stumble up these fucking stairs
He wants someone to support him as he navigates difficult times.


Know your nigga here, you still suckin', why you fucking scared?
He's loyal to his partner, but questions why they're still hesitant about their relationship.


And hoes love it when I'm high off life, cause she know
Women are attracted to him when he's happy and content with his life.


I'm getting faded, I could fuck all night
When he's high, he has a lot of energy and can have sex for a long time.


Y'all too busy popping Mollys, you could die off hype
He criticizes people who take drugs recklessly and don't consider the consequences.


My favorite rapper popping ollies and he rap all dyke, I know it
He is disappointed in his favorite rapper, who he believes is now making bad music.


I had a couple drinks, and I wonder
He is reflecting on his life while slightly intoxicated.


If I could call you, tomorrow and borrow, your heart
He wants to reach out to someone he cares about and ask for their support.


See I've been stressing for a blessing
He's been going through a tough time and looking for something positive to happen.


The one that would set me apart, set me apart
He wants something special to happen to him that would distinguish him from others.


I got all my problems, but I no have no weed
He has many problems, but he doesn't have any weed to help him relax.


When they say money solve 'em, I say "No, not me"
He doesn't believe that money can solve all his problems.


And I don't love no more, but I'll just let you be
He has stopped loving someone, but still wants them to be happy.


Cause you see all my problems and you still had loved me
He's grateful for someone who has loved him despite all his problems.


You cut your hair about as short as your temper, the prescription
Someone he knows cut their hair very short, which he sees as symbolic of their quick temper.


For dementia, start slipping an elixirs make it hard to remember
He's worried that someone he knows is using drugs to cope with memory problems and is only making things worse.


As I recall it with your heart in a blender, drinks spiking
He remembers a time when someone he cared about was very upset and getting drunk.


Still chilling, put your life on ice and sink like me
He's still calm despite difficult situations and urges others to relax.


Actions of us, lacking the passion, but think
He feels that he and others are not committed enough to their dreams.


Righteous from pussy upon a tongue, to calling to hear my son
He's proud of himself for speaking out about important issues and wants his son to know that he fought for what was right.


Thought the remedy was balling, I'm falling down and I'm done
He thought that money and success would fix his problems, but now he's realizing it's not that simple.


Finna to be a workaholic, an alcoholic or somethin', I'm just calling baby
He's worried he'll become addicted to working or drinking, but he's still reaching out to someone for help.




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