The track was leaked in its entirety in November 2019 under the false name “Pain Heal,“ but eventually found its place as the outro of Fighting Demons.
My Life in a Nutshell
Juice WRLD Lyrics
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(This is my life in a nutshell)
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love hell
They know me for my talent, my talent, but don't know how my pain feels (pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal
Fuck, uh
Back in the lost and found I go, but I'm more lost than found, I know
I feel so cold in L.A. Like I'm sittin' back at home, Chicago
They say living's harder than dyin', I'm willing to gamble that
Find me unresponsive in a hotel room, girl, can you handle that?
Worst case scenario
You still hear my songs on the stereo
You still hear my name on the radio
So I'll live forever, forever
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love hell
They know me for my talent, my talent, but don't know how my pain feels (pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal
Oh
Death melodies I sing
Cardiac arrest notes
I hate to bring the negative vibes in the room
But that's the ugly truth
So much of my life and time the world's consumed
I throw the deuce and grab the noose
Onto the next chapter
None of this matters
I've been feelin' helpless
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love hell
They know me for my talent, my talent, but don't know how my pain feels (pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal
The lyrics in Juice WRLD's song "In My Mind" suggest that the artist is struggling with various aspects of his life, particularly his mental and physical health. In the first verse, Juice WRLD notes that while people recognize his talent, they do not understand the extent of his pain and suffering, which he tries to ease with prescription pills that do not work. He also suggests that he is at a low point in his life, feeling lost and alone as he wanders through LA, an environment that makes him feel cold and isolated even though he is from Chicago. Juice WRLD contends that he would be better off dead than alive, and although that may be a bleak outlook, his art and music would still live on even if he were gone.
The chorus has a slightly different tone, with Juice WRLD repeating that "This is my life in a nutshell." By acknowledging that his life is condensed into a single idea or phrase, he implies that he is struggling to control it or cannot fully express the complexities of his experiences. The more he describes his life, the more he realizes how far away Heaven is for him and how he is beginning to accept Hell as a familiar place. For Juice WRLD, pain is a constant reminder of his mortality, but he still wants to die in such a way that his music and legacy will live on.
The third verse builds on these themes by suggesting that death has become one of Juice WRLD's most consistent preoccupations. He refers to "death melodies" and "cardiac arrest notes," which speak both to his personal feelings and his artistic inspiration. At the same time, he acknowledges that these dark and negative thoughts are not what people want to hear, but sometimes honesty is the most important thing. Juice WRLD ends the song with a nod to the future, stating that he is moving on to the next chapter of his life, but also implies that nothing really matters in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my life in a nutshell
An overview of Juice WRLD's life and experiences
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love hell
Describing the struggles and difficulties he's faced in life
They know me for my talent, my talent, but don't know how my pain feels (pain feels)
People only see his success and talent, but have no idea about the emotional and mental toll it takes on him
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal
Medications can never fully heal his pain and struggles
Back in the lost and found I go, but I'm more lost than found, I know
Despite his fame and success, he still feels lost and uncertain about his life
I feel so cold in L.A. Like I'm sittin' back at home, Chicago
He feels an emptiness and isolation even in a city like Los Angeles
They say living's harder than dyin', I'm willing to gamble that
Juice WRLD is struggling with suicidal thoughts
Find me unresponsive in a hotel room, girl, can you handle that?
He's aware of the danger he's putting himself in and wonders if anyone will be able to handle the consequences
Worst case scenario
Acknowledging the worst possible outcome of his struggles
You still hear my songs on the stereo
His legacy will live on through his music even after he's gone
You still hear my name on the radio
His impact and influence will still be felt even after his death
So I'll live forever, forever
He hopes to live on through his music and legacy
Death melodies I sing
His music deals with heavy and emotional subject matter
Cardiac arrest notes
His music and lyrics can have a powerful and heartbreaking impact on listeners
I hate to bring the negative vibes in the room
He knows his music can be heavy and doesn't want to bring people down
But that's the ugly truth
Acknowledging the harsh realities he's facing
So much of my life and time the world's consumed
His life and music have been consumed by the public and his experiences
I throw the deuce and grab the noose
He's contemplating suicide and feels hopeless
Onto the next chapter
Acknowledging that life and experiences continue on
None of this matters
Questioning the point and significance of his struggles and experiences
I've been feelin' helpless
Expressing his vulnerable and low emotional state
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal
Repeating the idea that medication can't fully heal his struggles and pain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Danny Lee Jr. Snodgrass, Jarad Anthony Higgins, Nicholas Mira
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ahmed Khalid
[Chorus]
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love Hell
They know me for my talent, my talent
But don't know how my pain feels (Pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fi-ill
Never make the pain heal
Fuck (Uh)
[Verse 1]
Back in the lost and found I go
But I'm more lost than found, I know
I feel so cold in L.A. like I'm sittin' back at home, Chicago
They say living's harder than dyin', I'm willing to gamble that
Find me unresponsive in a hotel room, girl can you handle that?
Worst case scenario
You still hear my songs on the stereo
You still hear my name on the radio
So I'll live forever, forever
[Chorus]
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love Hell
They know me for my talent, my talent
But don't know how my pain feels (Pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fi-ill
Never make the pain heal
Verse 2]
Ho-oh-oh
Death melodies I sing
Cardiac arrest notes
I hate to bring the negative vibes in the room
But that's the ugly truth
So much of my life and time the worlds consumed
I throw the deuce and grab the noose
Onto the next chapter
None of this matters
I've been feelin' helpless
[Chorus]
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away I'm startin' to love Hell
They know me for my talent, my talent
But don't know how my pain feels (Pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fi-ill
Never make the pain heal
Angadss101
[Intro]
My life in a nutshell
This is my life in a nutshell
[Chorus]
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love Hell
They know me for my talent, my talent
But don't know how my pain feels (Pain feels)
These prescriptions that I feel-ill
Never make the pain heal
Fuck (Uh)
[Verse 1]
Back in the lost and found I go
But I'm more lost than found, I know
I feel so cold in L.A. like I'm sittin' back at home, Chicago
They say living's harder than dying, I'm willing to gamble that
Find me unresponsive in a hotel room, girl can you handle that?
Worst case scenario
You still hear my songs on the stereo
You still hear my name on the radio
So I'll live forever, forever
[Chorus]
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love Hell
They know me for my talent, my talent
But don't know how my pain feels (Pain feels)
These prescriptions that I feel-ill
Never make the pain heal
[Verse 2]
Ho-oh-oh
Death melodies I sing
Cardiac arrest notes
I hate to bring the negative vibes in the room
But that's the ugly truth
So much of my life and time the worlds consumed
I throw the deuce and grab the noose
Onto the next chapter
None of this matters
I've been feelin' helpless
[Chorus]
This is my life in a nutshell
Heavens so far away I'm startin' to love Hell
They know me for my talent, my talent
But don't know how my pain feels (Pain feels)
These prescriptions that I feel-ill
Never make the pain heal
Comment 999
Ezra Seth
[Intro]
My life in a nutshell
This is my life in a nutshell
[Chorus]
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love Hell
They know me for my talent, my talent
But don't know how my pain feels (Pain feels)
These prescriptions that I feel-ill
Never make the pain heal
Fuck (Uh)
[Verse 1]
Back in the lost and found I go
But I'm more lost than found, I know
I feel so cold in L.A. like I'm sittin' back at home, Chicago
They say living's harder than dying, I'm willing to gamble that
Find me unresponsive in a hotel room, girl can you handle that?
Worst case scenario
You still hear my songs on the stereo
You still hear my name on the radio
So I'll live forever, forever
[Chorus]
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love Hell
They know me for my talent, my talent
But don't know how my pain feels (Pain feels)
These prescriptions that I feel-ill
Never make the pain heal
[Verse 2]
Ho-oh-oh
Death melodies I sing
Cardiac arrest notes
I hate to bring the negative vibes in the room
But that's the ugly truth
So much of my life and time the worlds consumed
I throw the deuce and grab the noose
Onto the next chapter
None of this matters
I've been feelin' helpless
[Chorus]
This is my life in a nutshell
Heavens so far away I'm startin' to love Hell
They know me for my talent, my talent
But don't know how my pain feels (Pain feels)
These prescriptions that I feel-ill
Never make the pain heal
Comment 999.
Aru34g
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love hell
They know me for my talent, my talent, but don't know how my pain feels (pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal
Fuck, uh
Back in the lost and found I go, but I'm more lost than found, I know
I feel so cold in L.A. Like I'm sittin' back at home, Chicago
They say living's harder than dyin', I'm willing to gamble that
Find me unresponsive in a hotel room, girl, can you handle that?
Worst case scenario
You still hear my songs on the stereo
You still hear my name on the radio
So I'll live forever, forever
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love hell
They know me for my talent, my talent, but don't know how my pain feels (pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal
Oh
Death melodies I sing
Cardiac arrest notes
I hate to bring the negative vibes in the room
But that's the ugly truth
So much of my life and time the world's consumed
I throw the deuce and grab the noose
Onto the next chapter
None of this matters
I've been feelin' helpless
This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love hell
They know me for my talent, my talent, but don't know how my pain feels (pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal
FootyManagerTV
Real ones know this as ‘Pain Heal’
Toney Franco
On god!!
Matthew Clarke (Clipze)
This title is better because it actually says the title axaclty
Sharpjet/
Bruh quit listening to listening to leaks
Tiller Phil
@Kiren Taylor probably why only one of them is released
Grovvie Moody
Tell em!!!!
NingaHD
“The goal in life is not to live forever, but to create something that will.”
-Juice WRLD🕊
Michael McMahon
I did that, hold the white towel for me now ; ).
Spongebob Squarepants
999 likes
mine for JELLY
He possibly will but I'm not gonna confirm it 🥲