The track leaked in its entirety on January 29, 2020 and later made an official release through Fighting Demons on December 10, 2021.
Burn
Juice WRLD Lyrics
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I can't take one Percocet, start tonight off, I just took a 60
Burberry on me, shoot you in your back, you just got Pretty Ricky
I tie the Chanel runners, then I get back to running the city
And I know that it's hell coming, I ain't worried, my niggas, they with me
Gotta put the narcotics down, I can feel 'em fuckin' up my kidney
And punching my liver, if I let it kill me, my mama'll never forgive me
This remind me of hell, sometimes I wonder if that's where God really sent me
Hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn, burn
Hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn, burn
I pray to God for some water to wash down these Percs
I been cursed since birth, guess I never learn
Hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn, burn
Hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn, burn
I pray to God for some water to wash down these Percs
I been cursed since birth, guess I never learn
The truth hurts, let it bleed out, if they hurt you, let 'em leave
My heart hurtin', let me bleed out, only way I'll find peace
I'm tryna get set free, but these chains on me
Choke me, I can't breathe, what's reality?
Uh, detached from myself, uh-huh, numb the pain with my wealth
Uh, a bag from Chanel match the double C on my belt, uh
Bands in my pants, I barely be holdin' my pants up
But the money ain't the answer
I'm just tryna reach some new highs
Mix this with that, bet it feel nice
Codeine, only sip if I got ice
Look my girl in her eyes, tell her I won't die
I fell asleep too deep that one time
Woke up to your cry, girl, I'm fine
But I lied
Had a dream I wasn't gon' wake up this time
Hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn, burn
Hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn, burn
I pray to God for some water to wash down these Percs
I been cursed since birth, guess I never learn
Hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn, burn
Hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn, burn
I pray to God for some water to wash down these Percs
I been cursed since birth, guess I never learn
In "Burn," Juice WRLD paints a vivid picture of his ongoing struggle with drug addiction. He acknowledges the dangers of narcotics on his health and relationships, yet finds himself unable to fully let go of them. The song starts with a reference to the famous tagline of music producer Metro Boomin, "If Young Metro don't trust you, trust you," which sets the tone for the theme of trust and the lack of it surrounding Juice's addiction.
Juice talks about the dangerous game he plays with his life through drug abuse. He admits to taking excessive amounts of Percocet and acknowledges that his addiction is hurting him physically. He is aware that his family and loved ones may never forgive him if he chooses to let his addiction take over his life. Nonetheless, he finds himself back in the cycle, unable to break free from the demons which are dragging him down.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn" which can be interpreted as a symbolic gesture of Juice WRLD surrendering to his addiction, letting it consume him, and leaving him feeling as though he is stuck in a burning pain he cannot escape.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't take one Percocet, start tonight off, I just took a 60
I cannot settle for one pill, so I take 60 instead, just to start off my night.
Burberry on me, shoot you in your back, you just got Pretty Ricky
I am dressed in Burberry, and if you antagonize me, I will shoot you in the back, to match the movie character, Pretty Ricky.
I tie the Chanel runners, then I get back to running the city
I lace up my Chanel sneakers, run the city, and then return with more energy and drive.
And I know that it's hell coming, I ain't worried, my niggas, they with me
I acknowledge that hell is on its way, but I am not afraid as my friends are by my side.
Gotta put the narcotics down, I can feel 'em f***in' up my kidney
I must no longer use drugs because I notice that they are harming my kidney.
And punching my liver, if I let it kill me, my mama'll never forgive me
Drugs abuse hurts my liver, and if it leads to my death, my mother will not forgive me.
Ain't numbing my feelings, if I let it kill 'em, my baby will never forgive me
I refuse to let drugs numb my emotions because if I allow it to lead to my death, my child will never forgive me.
This remind me of hell, sometimes I wonder if that's where God really sent me
These circumstances remind me of a place similar to hell, and I often wonder if this is where God planned for me to end up.
Hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn, burn
In this situation, I feel like I am holding up my hands in surrender within a burning flame.
I pray to God for some water to wash down these Percs
I ask for divine intervention to help me swallow these pills more easily.
I been cursed since birth, guess I never learn
My life has been plagued with misfortune since birth, and it seems like I never learn from my mistakes.
The truth hurts, let it bleed out, if they hurt you, let 'em leave
The truth can hurt, but it is better to allow it to surface and let go of those who cause you harm.
My heart hurtin', let me bleed out, only way I'll find peace
My heart is in pain, and I choose to let the hurt consume me to find peace.
I'm tryna get set free, but these chains on me
I crave freedom from my struggles, but these problems have me trapped.
Choke me, I can't breathe, what's reality?
I feel suffocated and unable to breathe, and I question what is really happening.
Uh, detached from myself, uh-huh, numb the pain with my wealth
I feel disconnected from myself and try to ease my pain with material possessions.
Uh, a bag from Chanel match the double C on my belt, uh
My Chanel bag complements the double C logo on my belt.
Bands in my pants, I barely be holdin' my pants up
I have so much money in my pockets that I struggle to keep my pants from falling down.
But the money ain't the answer
Despite all the money I have, I know deep down it is not the solution to my problems.
I'm just tryna reach some new highs
All I'm trying to do is experience something different, something new, something higher.
Mix this with that, bet it feel nice
I mix different substances together to intensify their effects, hoping to feel better.
Codeine, only sip if I got ice
I only drink codeine if I have ice to put in it as it makes the experience more enjoyable.
Look my girl in her eyes, tell her I won't die
I reassure my girlfriend with my gaze and promise her I am not going to die.
I fell asleep too deep that one time
I once slept too deeply while under the influence of drugs.
Woke up to your cry, girl, I'm fine
My girlfriend woke me up with her crying, but I tell her I am alright.
But I lied
However, I am not truthful, and I actually feel terrible.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jarad A. Higgins, Joel Fajerman, Leland Tyler Wayne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AshMagic
so happy there's actual footage of him this hits so much harder💜
@rack2k325
https://youtu.be/__ES4Dm1z4g.
@mcsnoefdoef7127
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@0b3da36
Exactly
@NOVANITYT9
THIS IS ACTUAL REAL FOOTAGE?!?! Wowwwwww
@n0cturnal3D
@@NOVANITYT9 lol wtf
@1negligence
today is 4 years since juice wrld passed away, still missing him, true legend
@cyidachi
Still crying over a man I never met, but has moved me and inspired me to be a better me ❤ rest easy juice
@Rex_ults
We all do man his music doesn’t help in that cause
@sinoxolonkobo8370
Rip Juice wrld I love you bro