Lil Peep was described as a "SoundCloud rapper", and his musical style is considered lo-fi rap or emo-trap. The New York Times defined Åhr as the Kurt Cobain of lo-fi rap and described his music as gloomy and diabolically melodic. Åhr's music generally draws on both southern US rap and the angsty introspection of the rock subgenre post-hardcore.
In 2015, Åhr released his first mixtape, Lil Peep Part One, which generated 4,000 plays in its first week. Shortly thereafter, he released his first extended play, Feelz, and another mixtape, Live Forever. In 2016, Åhr released two seminal mixtapes, Crybaby and Hellboy.
Better Off
LIL PEEP Lyrics
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Cocaine lined up, secrets that I'm hidin'
You don't wanna find out, better off lying
You don't wanna cry now, better off dying
Chains on shining, you can see me riding
Cocaine lined up, secrets that I'm hiding
You don't wanna find out, better off lying
You don't wanna cry now, better off dyin'
Baby, I'ma dive in, I don't put the time in
Even if I try hard, I ain't gonna make it
We ain't gonna make it, we ain't gonna make it
Baby, I'ma dive in, I don't put the time in
Even if I try hard, I ain't gonna make it
We ain't gonna make it, we ain't gonna make it
I ain't gonna make it
But, I love it when you fake, yeah
Got her little heart in my hand
And I don't wanna break it
I ain't gonna make it
But, I love it when you fake, yeah
Got her little heart in my hand
And I don't wanna break it
Chains on shining, you can see me riding
Cocaine lined up, secrets that I'm hidin'
You don't wanna find out, better off lying
You don't wanna cry now, better off dying
Chains on shining, you can see me riding
Cocaine lined up, secrets that I'm hidin'
You don't wanna find out, better off lying
You don't wanna cry now, better off dyin'
Baby, I'ma dive in, I don't put the time in
Even if I try hard, I ain't gonna make it
We ain't gonna make it, we ain't gonna make it
I ain't gonna make it
But, I love it when you fake, yeah
Got her little heart in my hand
And I don't wanna break it
The chorus of Lil Peep's song "Better Off" conveys a sense of hopelessness and fear about being vulnerable with someone. The chains and the cocaine could indicate a superficial, materialistic lifestyle that Peep uses to distract himself from his emotional pain. He warns his partner that they are better off lying and dying rather than finding out his hidden secrets and breaking up, implying that he is not ready for a committed relationship. The lines, "I don't put the time in/ Even if I try hard, I ain't gonna make it," suggest that Peep is aware of his flaws and limitations but is resigned to failure. He is using his partner for emotional support while knowing he cannot reciprocate it fully.
In the second verse, Peep claims that he loves his partner's fakeness, implying that he prefers an artificial connection to a real one that might lead to heartbreak. He acknowledges that he holds his partner's heart in his hand but is afraid of breaking it, which could underscore his fear of intimacy and vulnerability.
Overall, "Better Off" depicts the perils of being emotionally closed-off and distrusting in a relationship. Peep's cynicism and desperation make for a bleak, introspective tone that shows empathy for those struggling with similar issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Chains on shining, you can see me riding
I am wearing chains that are shining bright and people can see me riding around.
Cocaine lined up, secrets that I'm hidin'
I have some cocaine lined up and there are some secrets that I am keeping hidden.
You don't wanna find out, better off lying
It's not worth finding out, it's better for you to just ignore it and continue to lie.
You don't wanna cry now, better off dyin'
If you found out what I am hiding, you would be so upset that it would be better for you to just die.
Baby, I'ma dive in, I don't put the time in
I am willing to take a risk without really putting in any effort.
Even if I try hard, I ain't gonna make it
Even if I try my best, I know that I will not succeed.
We ain't gonna make it, we ain't gonna make it
We are not going to be able to make it, despite our best efforts.
I ain't gonna make it
I know that I am going to fail.
But, I love it when you fake, yeah
I like it when you pretend, even if it's not real.
Got her little heart in my hand
I have control over her emotions and feelings.
And I don't wanna break it
I don't want to hurt her or ruin what we have.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DYLAN JAMES MULLEN, GEORGE ASTASIO, GUSTAV ELIJAH AHR, JASON ANDREW PEBWORTH, JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER SHAVE, MIKE BLACKBURN
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@imamyth2691
Chains on shining, you can see me riding
Cocaine lined up, secrets that I'm hidin'
You don't wanna find out, better off lying
You don't wanna cry now, better off dying
Chains on shining, you can see me riding
Cocaine lined up, secrets that I'm hiding
You don't wanna find out, better off lying
You don't wanna cry now, better off dyin'
Baby, I'ma dive in, I don't put the time in
Even if I try hard, I ain't gonna make it
We ain't gonna make it, we ain't gonna make it
Baby, I'ma dive in, I don't put the time in
Even if I try hard, I ain't gonna make it
We ain't gonna make it, we ain't gonna make it
I ain't gonna make it
But, I love it when you fake, yeah
Got her little heart in my hand
And I don't wanna break it
I ain't gonna make it
But, I love it when you fake, yeah
Got her little heart in my hand
And I don't wanna break it
Chains on shining, you can see me riding
Cocaine lined up, secrets that I'm hidin'
You don't wanna find out, better off lying
You don't wanna cry now, better off dying
Chains on shining, you can see me riding
Cocaine lined up, secrets that I'm hidin'
You don't wanna find out, better off lying
You don't wanna cry now, better off dyin'
Baby, I'ma dive in, I don't put the time in
Even if I try hard, I ain't gonna make it
We ain't gonna make it, we ain't gonna make it
I ain't gonna make it
But, I love it when you fake, yeah
Got her little heart in my hand
And I don't wanna break it
@ecaterinaignatov2026
If this is not playing at my funeral, I'm not coming.
@elhaditube2399
Ka Tea mee toooo
@OscarGonzalez-eh5ri
thats the mood
@AlejandroLopez-vg7sp
Same bro same
@stuffblunts
😂😂😂
@Matt-ec7yb
No one is allowed to speak at my funeral. Only peep songs
@chsmothie6584
imagine old people like us playing this stuff in the retirement homes lmao
@justliveforfood8938
Fuck it
@groovybabyrazz5326
imma bump this when im 60 XD
@Haluxisgod
We'll be like "Bastard kids don't appreciate real music"😂