Hereditary
J.I.D Lyrics

Hey, we really need to talk
The singer wants to have a serious conversation.

Yeah, yeah, want me to tell you the truth?
The singer is willing to be honest.

What you expect me to say?
The singer is asking for guidance on what to say.

Cause if we keeping it true, it's probably never gon' change
The artist doesn't think anything will change.

But, I guess it's hereditary, baby
The artist is blaming behavior on genetics.

Why you playing with my heart?
The singer feels emotionally manipulated.

It's heredity girl you was just playing from the start, yeah
The singer believes the manipulative behavior is ingrained.

But if you let me explain, shit
The artist wants to offer an explanation for the situation.

I shouldn't let you explain, you should just let me explain
The artist thinks they should be doing most of the talking.

I see the games you be playing, it's really ice in your veins
The artist believes the other person is manipulative and unfeeling.

It's kinda fucking insane, are you in power exchange?
The singer is questioning the power dynamics in the relationship.

I guess I'm just out of my lane, I know I'm losing my brain
The artist feels overwhelmed and out of control.

But, I know it's hereditary baby
The singer reiterates their belief in the genetic influence on behavior.

'Cause your mama was a G and your daddy wasn't there so you be trying to play with me
The singer attributes the manipulative behavior to the other person's upbringing.

But, but that ain't the wave
The singer believes the behavior is unacceptable.

But if I'm keeping it true, I know why I be this way now
The artist is recognizing their own role in the situation.

We don't speak, we say evil things now
The artist describes the toxic communication in the relationship.

We don't sleep no more, we need space now
The singer wants distance to deal with the problems in the relationship.

She gone leave and go and her find her a bae now
The singer predicts the other person will leave the relationship for someone else.

That's pain, yeah, oh so painful
The artist is expressing emotional distress.

Trying to change, just let me die in the rainfall
The artist is struggling to make positive changes in their life.

I can't save her if she don't want to be saved, how
The artist recognizes the other person is responsible for their own actions.

Please God, do something for me God
The singer is asking for divine intervention.

She cut me deep just to see if I'ma bleed out
The artist believes the other person is intentionally hurting them.

I know this what I need, but who's to say what I need
The singer acknowledges their confusion about what they need.

What you say to your demons?
The singer is asking a rhetorical question about inner turmoil.

What you say to your heart when it's walking away with your feelings?
The singer is asking a rhetorical question about emotional pain.

But didn't you know I tried, tried, tried, tried
The artist is asking for recognition of their effort.

Tried to be the guy in your life
The artist tried to be a positive influence in the other person's life.

But you tied my soul, spirit, and mind and dullness all your life
The singer feels burdened and trapped by the relationship.

The fuck you want me to say?
The singer is frustrated and doesn't know how to respond.

But if you let me explain, shit
The artist is still hoping to offer an explanation for the situation.

It's hereditary baby, why you playing with my heart?
The artist believes the other person's behavior is deeply ingrained.

It's heredity girl you was just playing from the start, yeah
The artist believes the other person has always been manipulative.

But, ain't that a waste? A big fucking waste of time
The singer believes the relationship has been a waste of time and energy.

I remember all the better days
The artist is reminiscing about happier times in the relationship.

Then you said 'don't speak to me'
The singer describes a turning point in the relationship.

That's just gon' pull on the fight, know that we said one of us upset
The singer recognizes that the situation is escalating into an argument.

Then we just not gon' sleep tonight
The singer predicts insomnia due to emotional turmoil.

Man this shit has turned all bad
The artist acknowledges that the relationship is now toxic.

Call mama, call dad, call Izzy, call Precious, call Pat
The artist is listing people they could call for emotional support.

It's like she spit in my face
The singer feels very disrespected by the other person's behavior.

And the world's fall down on me and I can't handle the wave
The singer feels overwhelmed and helpless.

But I'm finna get medicated, maybe it'll take the pain away
The artist is considering seeking medical help to deal with emotional pain.

A relationship will make you have a fucking revelation
The artist believes relationships can provide powerful insights.

But, but that ain't a waste, no
The artist believes the relationship has been valuable despite its struggles.

It's never been a waste of time, no
The singer reiterates their belief that the relationship has been meaningful.