Lace It
Juice WRLD Lyrics

Roll it up, lace it, pop a few to chase it
Prepare and consume drugs, using them to enhance the experience

I'm in my own Matrix, none of this shit makes sense
I feel detached from reality, finding it difficult to comprehend

All these humans basic, don't got no home trainin'
People are ordinary and lack proper upbringing

Codeine by the cases, I've been purple rainin'
I've been heavily using codeine, leading to a state of numbness

Stressed out, so I tend to take meds (take meds)
I often resort to medication to cope with my stress

The Devil told me, 'Good show, break a leg' (break a leg)
I feel influenced by negative forces, urging me to proceed with self-destructive behavior

All these painkillers like I got a pair of broken legs (broken legs)
I consume painkillers as if I have severe physical injuries

All these Percs I pop, you thought I was plannin' to break my neck
I consume so many Percocets that it may seem like I intend to harm myself

Grindin' man, I'm hungry for this shit like I ain't ate yet
I am relentlessly pursuing success, feeling a strong hunger for achievements

You wish that you could have what I could have, you could just say that
Others desire the success and possessions I have, but they can only express it in words

If you ain't my lil' bitch, then, bitch, them convos, you can save that
I only engage in meaningful conversations with those close to me, dismissing unworthy interactions

These niggas think they invincible 'til they see them bullet holes in they Maybach
People believe they are untouchable until they face the consequences of their actions

You pop some ecstasy first, it gets progressively worse (yeah)
Starting with ecstasy, the intensity of drug experiences escalates and becomes more dangerous

Try your best to reverse (nope)
Attempting to undo the negative effects and consequences

Unsuccessfully flirtin' with certain death
Engaging in risky behavior that brings one closer to potential fatal outcomes

And revertin' to your promethazine urge (yeah)
Returning to the desire for promethazine, a sedative, despite the negative consequences

The fuckin' devil, he lurks (yeah)
The devil, symbolizing temptation and negative influence, is always present

Lose your best friend, he smirks
When you lose your closest companion, the devil takes pleasure in your pain

Wake up and everything hurts (ah)
Waking up in pain, both physically and emotionally

And as you spiral downward, listen (yeah)
While your life deteriorates, pay attention

I know just how it is when (what)
I understand the experiences and feelings that arise when

You start slow, then before you notice it, now you're mixin' (what)
You begin with small doses, but eventually find yourself combining different drugs

Oxys without prescription (yeah)
Taking Oxycodone pills without a legitimate prescription

Cough medicine, valium with 'em (damn)
Using cough medicine and Valium in conjunction with other substances

But ain't that how addiction sorta works? (Uh)
Isn't this the nature of addiction?

They call it lean 'cause you gravitate and lean towards the purp
The drink known as lean is appealing because it contains codeine, causing one to incline towards the purple liquid

The blessin' or the curse of fame 'cause now you can afford the syrup (damn)
Being famous can be both a blessing and a curse since it enables you to buy expensive drugs like cough syrup

Percocet and Percoden, but that ain't what you meant
Using Percocet and Percodan, but that wasn't the original intention

When you said that you're in it for the perks (nah, damn)
When you initially claimed you were interested in the benefits and advantages

Develop a habit out of that
Forming an addiction as a result

Need a Xanax now to rap, so you pop it 'fore you record a verse
Requiring Xanax to calm down before recording a rap verse, so you take it beforehand

Your buzz wear down, yeah
Your high gradually diminishes

Like a rabbit out a hat, makes you wanna pull your hair out (ah)
The feeling of frustration and stress, as if trying to perform an impossible magic trick, leading to hair-pulling

Fentanyl (yeah), Oxy (what), Demerol (uh)
Mentioning different powerful opioids: Fentanyl, Oxycodone, and Demerol

Dem are all what possibly got Shock G (damn), Roxy
These drugs may have contributed to the deaths of Shock G and Roxanne Shante

Codone and lean is probably what got Lil Peep and ODB (yeah)
Combining codeine and lean (cough syrup) likely contributed to the deaths of Lil Peep and Ol' Dirty Bastard

So many who OD be (what) way too young to go see me (me)
Countless individuals who overdose are tragically too young to have witnessed my success

I was lucky (why), my escape was narrow
I consider myself fortunate because I narrowly escaped the clutches of addiction

And do not think I take it for granted that I'm still here
I appreciate and do not overlook the fact that I am still alive

Synthetic heroin, you (what)
Referring to opioids, a synthetic form of heroin

Tried to kill me then you (yeah)
These drugs have attempted to end my life

Murdered Jarad didn't you? (Bitch)
Jarad, referring to the late Juice WRLD himself, was killed by these drugs

You piece of shit
Directly addressing the drugs as worthless and harmful

Thanks to you, now we lost Gangsta Boo and Pimp C
Acknowledging that drugs have caused the deaths of Gangsta Boo and Pimp C

Prince and Michael mixin' Nyquil
Implicitly referring to the drug-related deaths of Prince and Michael Jackson by mentioning Nyquil, which contains sedating ingredients

With prescription Vics, addiction's like a fuckin' vicious cycle
Combining the addictive qualities of prescription Vicodin with Nyquil creates a harmful, repetitive pattern

Juice, we will forever miss you (what)
Expressing the everlasting longing for Juice WRLD, who passed away

To the younger generation (nah)
Addressing the younger audience directly

I ain't lecturing you, but man, just be careful when you
I'm not giving a moral lecture, but seriously, exercise caution when you

Roll it up, lace it, pop a few to chase it
Prepare drugs, enhance them, and consume, chasing the desired effect

I'm in my own Matrix, none of this shit makes sense
I feel detached from reality and find it difficult to comprehend the world

All these humans basic, don't got no home trainin'
Many people lack unique qualities and upbringing

Codeine by the cases, I've been purple rainin'
I've been heavily using large amounts of codeine, leading to a state of numbness

Roll it up, lace it, pop a few, chase it
Prepare drugs, enhance them, consume, and chase the desired effect

I've been in the Matrix, none of this shit makes sense
I feel trapped in a world that doesn't make logical sense

All you humans basic, you ain't even got home trainin'
People are ordinary and lack proper upbringing, manners, or education

Codeine by the cases (yeah), I've been purple rainin'
I've been excessively using codeine, leading to a state of numbness

I ain't comin' down from this high
I refuse to descend from my current state of intoxication

Ain't finna let nobody kill my vibe
I won't allow others to ruin my positive energy

They committed social suicide
They have self-destructively damaged their social standing

But me? I refuse to die (I refuse to die)
However, I am determined to survive and persist

I will never come down from this high
I intend to remain in this euphoric state permanently

I won't let them kill none of my vibes
I won't allow anyone to dampen or destroy my positive energy

They committed social suicide
They have self-destructively damaged their social standing

Me? I can never ever die, I can never ever die
As an artist, I will live on eternally through my music and legacy