The song was first previewed on his Instagram live on June 24, 2019 and resurfaced online on May 22, 2020.
Bad Energy
Juice WRLD Lyrics
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Uh, uh, uh (Daytrip took it to ten, hey)
Swallow all these pills with my pride, uh
Married to my highs, you may kiss the bride
Trouble in my brain, see it in my eyes
I got voices in my head, they keep me up at night
Said I was okay, but I'm lying, feel like that I'm dying
Try to numb the pain, all the drugs I been buying
This Oxy gettin' pricey, pour the codeine in the Hi-C
Blood red blend in the Hi-C
I've been doing so much wrong
Even though ma told me to do the right thing
Poppin' pills all night long
In the studio pourin' out my feelings
Can't explain this feeling
Kinda feels like I'm losing
Even though I'm winning
Drain out bad energy (drain out bad energy)
Forget the bad memories (forget the bad memories)
Drain out bad energy (drain out bad energy)
Forget the bad memories (forget the bad memories)
Ayy
Multi-million dollars
All mine from the start
Codeine kills the drama
And the trauma in my heart
Just got a call from the dark side
Stab wounds in my chest, but I'm alright
I miss my friends, I hate this spotlight
I love my girl, I hate the thot life
Yellow diamonds, shiny pearls
I'm tryna give her the world
I'm tryna show her the world
She ain't no ordinary girl
I know she know, I know she know I'm down and out
Life is a ocean, demons I've been drownin' out
I watch the crowd and crack a smile
I have a job to lead them out
Drain out bad energy (drain out bad energy)
Forget the bad memories (forget the bad memories)
Drain out bad energy (drain out bad energy)
Forget the bad memories (forget the bad memories, drain)
Ayy
Oh, oh (Daytrip took it to ten, hey), oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
In "Bad Energy," Juice WRLD is honest about his struggles with addiction and the toll it has taken on his mental and emotional state. He sings about swallowing pills to numb his pain and how he feels like his brain is frying. Despite being told to do the right thing, he knows he's been doing wrong by popping pills all night long. He admits to feeling like he's losing even though he's winning. The chorus emphasizes the need to drain out bad energy and forget bad memories to move forward from the negative events in his life.
The second verse continues with him acknowledging his success but also the downsides that come with it. He mentions codeine as a way to deal with the drama and trauma in his heart. He misses his friends, hates the spotlight, but loves his girl and wants to show her the world. Even though he's down and out, he knows he has a job to lead his fans out of their own troubles.
The song is a raw and honest depiction of Juice WRLD's addiction and mental health struggles. It's a reminder that even those who seemingly have everything can still face inner demons and need support to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Swallow all these pills with my pride, uh
I take drugs without remorse
Married to my highs, you may kiss the bride
I am addicted to drugs
Trouble in my brain, see it in my eyes
I am suffering from mental health issues
I got voices in my head, they keep me up at night
I hear things that disturb my sleep
Said I was okay, but I'm lying, feel like that I'm dying
I am not okay despite pretending to be
Soul screaming, crying, feel my brain frying
I am emotionally troubled and overwhelmed
Try to numb the pain, all the drugs I been buying
I am using drugs to cope with my problems
This Oxy gettin' pricey, pour the codeine in the Hi-C
I am indulging in expensive drugs
Blood red blend in the Hi-C
I am mixing drugs to create a stronger high
I've been doing so much wrong
I am making bad choices
Even though ma told me to do the right thing
My mother taught me better
Poppin' pills all night long
I am taking drugs all night
In the studio pourin' out my feelings
I am using music to express my emotions
Can't explain this feeling
My emotions are complicated and overwhelming
Kinda feels like I'm losing
I feel like things are falling apart
Even though I'm winning
Despite my success, I am struggling mentally
Drain out bad energy (drain out bad energy)
I want to rid myself of negative energy
Forget the bad memories (forget the bad memories)
I want to forget painful memories
Multi-million dollars
I am wealthy
All mine from the start
I earned my money myself
Codeine kills the drama
Drugs help me avoid problems
And the trauma in my heart
I have experienced emotional pain
Just got a call from the dark side
I am dealing with challenging situations
Stab wounds in my chest, but I'm alright
I have been hurt before, but I am still okay
I miss my friends, I hate this spotlight
Fame has its drawbacks
I love my girl, I hate the thot life
I love my girlfriend but dislike promiscuity
Yellow diamonds, shiny pearls
I buy expensive jewelry
I'm tryna give her the world
I am trying to provide for my girlfriend
She ain't no ordinary girl
My girlfriend is special to me
I know she know, I know she know I'm down and out
My girlfriend understands that I am struggling
Life is a ocean, demons I've been drownin' out
I am trying to escape my problems
I watch the crowd and crack a smile
I perform for my audience, even when I am not happy
I have a job to lead them out
I feel responsible for my audience's well-being
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Blake Slatkin, David Biral, Denzel Michael-Akil Baptiste, Jarad Higgins, Max Adam Lord
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
[Intro: Juice WRLD & Nessly]
Uh, uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh, uh (Daytrip took it to ten, hey)
[Verse 1]
Swallow all these pills with my pride (Uh)
Married to my highs, you may kiss the bride
Trouble in my brain, see it in my eyes
I got voices in my head, they keep me up at night
Said I was okay, but I'm lying, feel like that I'm dying
Soul screaming and crying, feel my brain frying
Tryna numb the pain, all the drugs I've been buying
This oxy gettin' pricey, pour the codeine in the Hi-C
Blood red bling in the high seat
I've been doing so much wrong, even though ma' told me to do the right thing
Poppin’ pills all night long, in the studio pourin' out my feelings
Can't explain this feeling
Kinda feels like I'm losing even though I'm winning
[Chorus]
Drain out bad energy (Drain out bad energy)
Forget the bad memories (Forget the bad memories)
Drain out bad energy (Drain out bad energy)
Forget the bad memories (Forget the bad memories, ayy, ayy)
[Verse 2]
Multi-million dollars
All mine from the start
Codeine kills the drama
And the trauma in my heart
Just got a call from the dark side
Stab wounds in my chest, but I'm alright
I miss my friends, I hate this spotlight
I love my girl, I hate the thot life
Yellow diamonds, shiny pearls
I'm tryna give her the world
I'm tryna show her the world
She ain't no ordinary girl
I know she know, I know she know I'm down and out
Life is a ocean, demons I've been drownin' out
I watch the crowd and crack a smile
I have a job to lead them out
[Chorus]
Drain out bad energy (Drain out bad energy)
Forget the bad memories (Forget the bad memories)
Drain out bad energy (Drain out bad energy)
Forget the bad memories (Forget the bad memories, drain, ayy)
[Outro: Juice WRLD & Nessly]
Oh, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (Daytrip took it to ten, hey)
Oh, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
@AquelePH
much lov juice
@halfricanowen3432
Ik some of you guys are hurting, but trust me, you have people who love you. Heads up kings and queens
@lockon60fps70
Love you ❤️
@reesebyers3621
Thank you
@fernandopaologodiosodc2670
been a fan of juice since 17' can't believe his gone
@xewfew8259
Fly High hes
@jaxsonwilliams4344
Fly High me too still don’t feel real
@NkululekoSibeko-io1hr
3 years later and it still hits
@mialeeiscool
Fr
@littlegreen1302
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