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.
Broken Smile
LIL PEEP Lyrics
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Nothing to it don't expect no call
Y'all been plotting on me, praying I fall
I been working, I been giving my all
I gotta go right now that's all
Nothing to it don't expect no call
Y'all been plotting on me, praying I fall
I been working, I been giving my all
She was the one with the broken smile
Now that's done, she was the one
She was the one that was worth my time
Now that she gone, I know that I'm wrong
She was the one with the broken smile
Now that's done, she was the one
She was the one that was worth my time
Now that she gone, I know that I'm wrong
One more chance to give and that's all I have
All I have left in my heart
I've been through enough to know
When you're sad and we're far apart
Give me some time and I will make you mine again, yeah
Give me a line so I can write you a line again, yeah
Give me some time and I will make you mine again, yeah
Give me a line so I can write you a line again, yeah
She was the one with the broken smile
Now that's done, she was the one
She was the one that was worth my time
Now that she gone, I know that I'm wrong
She was the one with the broken smile
Now that's done, she was the one
She was the one that was worth my time
Now that she gone, I know that I'm wrong
One more chance to give and that's all I have
All I have
She was the one with the broken smile
She was the one that was worth my time
The song "Broken Smile" by Lil Peep revolves around themes of heartbreak, moving on, and personal growth. The first two verses convey a sense of detachment that the songwriter is experiencing in their personal life. They have to leave immediately and don't want anyone to bother them. They are also aware that many people are waiting for their downfall secretly, but they have been working hard and giving their all towards their goals. The next verse shifts towards memories of a past relationship, where the person with the "broken smile" was someone who was valuable to Lil Peep. The chorus repeats, with the songwriter acknowledging that they were wrong and that the person with the "broken smile" was someone special to them. The bridge represents hope for reconciliation and using their art (writing) as a catalyst towards it.
The lyrics in "Broken Smile" are written in a simple and straightforward style, a characteristic that is common in Lil Peep's work. The song, like many of his others, is highly emotive and personal, which has resonated with his fans. In addition, the song's themes have made it popular amongst those who are also dealing with heartbreak or personal growth. It has also become one of his most popular songs, with over 125 million views on YouTube.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta go right now that's all
I have to leave right now, it's that simple
Nothing to it don't expect no call
There's nothing more to say or do, don't anticipate a phone call
Y'all been plotting on me, praying I fall
People have been scheming against me, hoping for my failure
I been working, I been giving my all
I've been putting in effort and doing my best
She was the one with the broken smile
There was a girl with a smile that concealed her sadness
Now that's done, she was the one
That's over now, she was the one for me
She was the one that was worth my time
She was someone I deemed valuable and worth my attention
Now that she gone, I know that I'm wrong
Now that she's gone, I realize that I was mistaken
One more chance to give and that's all I have
I only have one more opportunity to make things right
All I have left in my heart
All that's left in my heart
I've been through enough to know
I have lived enough to understand
When you're sad and we're far apart
When you're feeling down and we're separated
Give me some time and I will make you mine again, yeah
Give me time, and I can win your love again
Give me a line so I can write you a line again, yeah
Give me a chance to express my feelings towards you again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dylan Cooper, Dylan Mullen, George Astasio, Gustav Elijah Ahr, Jason Pebworth, Jonathan Shave
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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All his songs are good and I love him.