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.
Leanin'
LIL PEEP Lyrics
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Catch a feelin' for me
Catch a feelin' for my lifestyle (feelin' for my lifestyle)
Poppin' pills for free
Poppin' pills for free
Pop that pussy for me right now (right now)
Leanin' back in my seat
Got me thinkin' 'bout my life now (life now)
I wish that I could see you right now (right now)
Bury me with all the lights out
Woke up surprised
Am I really alive?
I was trying to die last night
I survived suicide last night
Woke up surprised
Am I really alive?
I was tryin' to die last night
I survived suicide last night
Catch a feelin' for me
Catch a feelin' for me
Catch a feelin' for my lifestyle (feelin' for my lifestyle)
Poppin' pills for free
Poppin' pills for free
Pop that pussy for me right now (right now)
Leanin' back in my seat
Leanin' back in my seat
Got me thinkin' 'bout my life now (life now)
I wish that I could see you right now (right now)
Bury me with all the lights out
Woke up surprised
Am I really alive?
I was trying to die last night
I survived suicide last night
Woke up surprised
Am I really alive?
I was tryin' to die last night
I survived suicide last night
Everything you say about me
All I ever think about
Every time I hear your name it
Makes me wanna fuckin' shout
Everything you say about me
All I ever think about
Every time I hear your name it
Makes me wanna fuckin' shout
I can't feel the tension, we know
We can't feel the tension, I know
You can't feel the tension, let's just
Run away forever, let's just
Catch a feelin' for me
Catch a feelin' for me
Catch a feelin' for my lifestyle (feelin' for my lifestyle)
Poppin' pills for free
Poppin' pills for free
Pop that pussy for me right now (right now)
The song "Leanin'" by Lil Peep is a memoir of his experiences dealing with drug addiction and suicidal thoughts. The lyrics depict his struggles with drug use ("poppin' pills for free") and the immediate gratification it brings him ("pop that pussy for me right now"). He also touches on his desire for companionship and love ("catch a feelin' for me"), while recognizing the danger of his lifestyle ("bury me with all the lights out").
The repetition of the phrase "woke up surprised" highlights the unpredictability and uncertainty of his mental state. He acknowledges his past attempts at suicide, but ultimately decides to keep living despite the internal struggles he faces.
The lyrics in the final verse are more confrontational, with Lil Peep expressing anger towards those who talk negatively about him ("everything you say about me, makes me wanna fuckin' shout"). He then suggests running away from the situation altogether, indicating a desire for escape from his personal troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
Catch a feelin' for me
I want you to understand me on a personal and emotional level
Catch a feelin' for my lifestyle (feelin' for my lifestyle)
I want you to understand and appreciate the way that I live my life
Poppin' pills for free
I am taking drugs without any regard for the consequences
Pop that pussy for me right now (right now)
I want you to perform a sexual act for me immediately
Leanin' back in my seat
I am relaxed and comfortable, but also deeply contemplative
Got me thinkin' 'bout my life now (life now)
I am reflecting on the direction and purpose of my life in this moment
I wish that I could see you right now (right now)
I am feeling lonely and yearning for the companionship of someone specific
Bury me with all the lights out
I want to die in darkness and obscurity
Woke up surprised
I am surprised and relieved to still be alive
Am I really alive?
I am questioning the reality of my existence
I was trying to die last night
I attempted to take my own life
I survived suicide last night
Despite my intentions, I am still alive
Everything you say about me
I am preoccupied with what others think and say about me
All I ever think about
These thoughts perpetually consume me
Every time I hear your name it
Thinking of this person evokes intense emotions and reactions in me
Makes me wanna fuckin' shout
I am overwhelmed with feelings of anger, frustration, or passion
I can't feel the tension, we know
I am struggling to pick up on social cues or emotional undercurrents in a situation
You can't feel the tension, let's just
You and I are not on the same wavelength and should disengage from this dynamic
Run away forever, let's just
I want to escape from the stress of the situation and disentangle myself from these emotions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Friars-Funkhouser, Dylan Cooper, Dylan Mullen, George Astasio, Gustav Elijah Ahr, Jason Pebworth, Jonathan Shave
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