The track leaked on January 18, 2020 under the working title “Runaway,“ and eventually featured on Juice WRLD's first posthumous album, Legends Never Die.
Fighting Demons
Juice WRLD Lyrics
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In fear of me dyin' today
Yeah, I run away
In fear of me dyin' today, uh
And I'm not the same
Who said I was subject to change?
My demons are breakin' out of their cage
I said my demons are breakin' out of their cage
On my knees, I pray for better days
Chip, chip, cheerio, everything's all good, right?
I got rich, I got rich, I'm livin' that fast life
Couple M's in my bank account, I got cash, right?
And that's supposed to make me happy
I got a couple questions
How come that shit don't ever make me happy?
Money give me an erection
But that don't mean it's gon' be everlasting
Yeah, I know it's a blessing
But how come it always feel like the devil plottin'
And the devil watchin'?
He see me buyin' all these watches
Benjamin Franklin in my pockets
Ooh, been a year of the glitz and the glam
And the TV channels, brain's going scramble
Scrambling sometimes 'cause this shit is hard to handle
Demons in my heart (yeah), they destroy me like a vandal (uh)
Take my hand
Don't give up
Take my hand
Don't give up
Yeah, I run away
In fear of me dyin' today, uh
And I'm not the same
Who said I was subject to change?
My demons are breakin' out of their cage
I'm prayin' that I see another day (chill, chill)
I said my demons are breakin' out of their cage
On my knees, I pray for better days
Karma ain't what you think it is
Super stressed, still handle all of my business
Do the best I can, yes, I can
Yes, I am, misfortune
I know in the dark, they be lurking (why?)
Same way they lurk in your head when they get in your mind
You don't wanna know what they're tryin' to find
I'll protect your soul, uh
Take my hand
Don't give up
Take my hand
Don't give up
Yeah, I run away
In fear of me dyin' today, uh
And I'm not the same
Who said I was subject to change?
My demons are breakin' out of their cage
I'm prayin' that I see another day (chill, chill)
I said my demons are breakin' out of their cage
On my knees, I pray for better days
The lyrics to Juice WRLD's song Fighting Demons contain a powerful message about the rapper's struggle with mental health and the pressure that comes with fame, success, and money. The song begins with Juice WRLD admitting that he often runs away in fear of dying on that particular day, which is a poignant admission of his own mortality and his awareness of the dangers that come with living a high-profile lifestyle. He then goes on to say that he's not the same as he used to be, but that change has come at a cost, namely the breaking out of his demons from their cage. He prays for another day, knowing that his demons are always waiting to take over his mind and destroy him from within.
The second verse of the song is particularly introspective, as Juice WRLD reflects on the fact that despite his wealth and success, he's never truly happy. He asks why money doesn't make him happy and admits that it feels like the devil is always plotting against him, watching him buy expensive watches and counting his money. He recognizes that his demons are destroying him like a vandal, and he urges the listener to take his hand and not give up, as he battles the dark thoughts and feelings that threaten to overwhelm him.
Overall, Fighting Demons is a haunting and emotional song that speaks to Juice WRLD's struggles with mental health and issues that affect many people in the modern world, particularly those who are caught up in the trappings of fame and success. The lyrics are a reminder that even those who appear to have it all can still be struggling with their inner demons, and that we should all make an effort to be there for one another in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
Run away
I am running away from my problems and fears.
In fear of me dyin' today
I am scared that I might not live to see another day.
And I'm not the same
Who said I was subject to change?
I am still struggling with the same issues as before, despite my success and wealth.
My demons are breakin' out of their cage
I'm prayin' that I see another day (chill, chill)
I said my demons are breakin' out of their cage
On my knees, I pray for better days
My inner demons and problems are slowly resurfacing and haunting me, and I am trying my best to keep them at bay while hoping for better days ahead.
Chip, chip, cheerio, everything's all good, right?
I got rich, I got rich, I'm livin' that fast life
Couple M's in my bank account, I got cash, right?
And that's supposed to make me happy
Despite being wealthy and successful, I am still struggling with my inner demons and problems.
I got a couple questions
How come that shit don't ever make me happy?
Money give me an erection
But that don't mean it's gon' be everlasting
Yeah, I know it's a blessing
But how come it always feel like the devil plottin'
And the devil watchin'?
He see me buyin' all these watches
Benjamin Franklin in my pockets
Ooh, been a year of the glitz and the glam
And the TV channels, brain's going scramble
Scrambling sometimes 'cause this shit is hard to handle
Demons in my heart (yeah), they destroy me like a vandal (uh)
Despite having wealth and material possessions, I am still struggling with my internal struggles and demons, which threatens to destroy me.
Take my hand
Don't give up
I am reaching out for help and asking for support in my struggles.
Karma ain't what you think it is
Super stressed, still handle all of my business
Do the best I can, yes, I can
Yes, I am, misfortune
I know in the dark, they be lurking (why?)
Same way they lurk in your head when they get in your mind
You don't wanna know what they're tryin' to find
I'll protect your soul, uh
Despite facing stress and misfortune, I am still trying my best to handle my problems and protect myself from my inner demons, which are lurking in the dark corners of my mind.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jarad Higgins, Nicholas Mira, Dorian Theus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Pw7N
It’s Crazy to think about, Our kids going to listening to Juice in the Future and we can tell them We got see him, when he was alive.
For the the ppl that are listening to him in the future. This guys was a Living Legend in our day. 🖤
@dicklexiclemon7487
Run away
In fear of me dyin' today
Yeah, I run away
In fear of me dyin' today, uh
And I'm not the same
Who said I was subject to change?
My demons are breakin' out of their cage
I'm prayin' that I see another day (chill, chill)
I said my demons are breakin' out of their cage
On my knees, I pray for better days
Chip, chip, cheerio, everything's all good, right?
I got rich, I got rich, I'm livin' that fast life
Couple M's in my bank account, I got cash, right?
And that's supposed to make me happy
I got a couple questions
How come that shit don't ever make me happy?
Money give me an erection
But that don't mean it's gon' be everlasting
Yeah, I know it's a blessing
But how come it always feel like the devil plottin'
And the devil watchin'?
He see me buyin' all these watches
Benjamin Franklin in my pockets
Ooh, been a year of the glitz and the glam
And the TV channels, brain's going scramble
Scrambling sometimes 'cause this shit is hard to handle
Demons in my heart (yeah), they destroy me like a vandal (uh)
Take my hand
Don't give up
Take my hand
Don't give up
Yeah, I run away
In fear of me dyin' today, uh
And I'm not the same
Who said I was subject to change?
My demons are breakin' out of their cage
I'm prayin' that I see another day (chill, chill)
I said my demons are breakin' out of their cage
On my knees, I pray for better days
Karma ain't what you think it is
Super stressed, still handle all of my business
Do the best I can, yes, I can
Yes, I am, misfortune
I know in the dark, they be lurking (why?)
Same way they lurk in your head when they get in your mind
You don't wanna know what they're tryin' to find
I'll protect your soul, uh
Take my hand
Don't give up
Take my hand
Don't give up
Yeah, I run away
In fear of me dyin' today, uh
And I'm not the same
Who said I was subject to change?
My demons are breakin' out of their cage
I'm prayin' that I see another day (chill, chill)
I said my demons are breakin' out of their cage
On my knees, I pray for better days
@imadbadshah6885
The world is 4 billion years old and u managed to see him, you should feel lucky, RIP LLJW
@christophergogaladze4304
Its actually 7-8 but nevermind😅
@Coltic
@@christophergogaladze4304 4.5b...
@kirstymunro1405
Coltic it is possible a lot older 60 years ago we thought it was like 40 million years old
@Coltic
@@kirstymunro1405 We have a lot more technology nowadays. + the current age of it (according to scientists) is 4.5billion
@ISRAELGANG
5755k years that all
@toyotamadness1962
He’s breaking records and he’s not even here physically, but for damn sure he is looking down smiling.
@Pete1556
More like looking up
@NIIIOZZ
They better get his album numba 1
@ofwgcc2803
Zurest shut up