In an interview with Pitchfork, Lil Peep was asked about what high school was like for him when he was there, to which he responded: "I wasn’t there. I would go, sit there for 45 minutes, be like, I cannot take this. My high school was a closed campus, so we weren’t allowed to leave, so I had to hop a 20-foot fence to run away from these fucking fat security guards every fucking day. Literally. They’d be like, “You have in-school suspension tomorrow.” I was like, “Cool! I won’t come.” School was forced the whole time. Now it’s apparent that it was never very necessary."
high school
LIL PEEP Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Have you ever seen a man this rich, this broke, this lost in the smoke? Please pray for me
I can never hide, my ghost come everywhere I go, tell heaven don't wait for me
Satan waitin' at the gate for me
I heard this bitch bump LiL Peep faithfully
That's why these pussies got hate for me
'Cause they was busy chasin' bitches, I was chasin' dreams
Lookin' up at 'em like I never even knew them at all
I remember walkin' around in the hall
And then the bell rang and I took something and I couldn't recall
Makin' you cry the way she did, I can't forgive myself for it
And if you want me to, I'll kill myself, but I'm already in hell for it
You used to love me then, I know it's not the same
But this is not the end 'cause everything gon' change
When I get that Benz, I'ma pull up in the rain and I'm gon' say
You weren't there
(Skrrt)
Have you ever seen a man this rich, this broke, this lost in the smoke? Please pray for me
I can never hide, my ghost come everywhere I go, tell heaven don't wait for me
Sittin' waitin' at the gate for me
I heard this bitch blowin' LiL Peep faithfully
That's why these pussies got hate for me
'Cause they was busy chasin' bitches, I was chasin' dreams
Throw me off the edge, I'll fall
Lookin' up at 'em like I never even knew them at all
I remember walkin' around in the hall
And then the bell rang and I took something and I couldn't recall
Making you cry the way she did, I can't forgive myself for it
And if you want me to, I'll kill myself, but I'm already in hell for it
In “High School,” Lil Peep reflects on his past experiences and current struggles as he navigates his rise to fame. He opens the song by asking if anyone has ever seen a man who is simultaneously rich, broke, and lost in the smoke of his own addiction. He begs for followers to pray for him and not wait for him in heaven, as he is being haunted by his own ghosts. Satan is waiting at the gate for him, but Lil Peep is more concerned with the haters who don’t understand his struggles because they were too busy chasing girls while Lil Peep chased his dreams.
The chorus repeats the opening lines of the song, emphasizing the dichotomy within Lil Peep’s life between his success and his inner turmoil. He wants his old flame to know that although things may have changed between them, he is not giving up on himself and will come back in a Benz to prove his worth. He concludes the verse by saying, “You weren’t there,” implying that she did not support him during his rise to fame.
Lil Peep’s verse ends with a reflection on his past behavior towards a former love interest. He expresses deep regret for making her cry and states that he cannot forgive himself for it. He even offers to kill himself if it would make her feel better but admits that he is already in hell for his mistakes.
Overall, “High School” is a powerful and introspective reflection on Lil Peep’s struggles with addiction, fame, and love. Through his poignant lyrics and haunting melodies, he invites listeners into his world and forces them to confront their own demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever seen a man this rich, this broke, this lost in the smoke? Please pray for me
I have achieved financial success, while simultaneously being emotionally and mentally broken. I am lost in a fog of drug abuse and addiction. Please pray for me to find my way out.
I can never hide, my ghost come everywhere I go, tell heaven don't wait for me
I cannot escape my past mistakes and regrets, they haunt me wherever I go. I pray that heaven will forgive me for my sins.
Satan waitin' at the gate for me
I am aware of the negative consequences of my actions and I know that I will have to face them eventually.
I heard this bitch bump LiL Peep faithfully
I am aware that some people only pretend to like or support me, while secretly hating me, because they do not understand my struggle with addiction and mental health.
That's why these pussies got hate for me
The people who hate me do not understand or empathize with my struggle. Instead, they judge me for my mistakes and weaknesses.
'Cause they was busy chasin' bitches, I was chasin' dreams
While others were wasting their time on meaningless pursuits, I was trying to achieve my goals and dreams, despite the challenges I faced.
Throw me off the edge, I'll fall
I am so broken and lost, that even the smallest push could cause me to collapse and fall further into despair.
Lookin' up at 'em like I never even knew them at all
Even though people may pretend to care or understand, they do not truly know the depth of my struggles and pain.
I remember walkin' around in the hall
I remember simpler times before my life became consumed by addiction and mental health struggles.
And then the bell rang and I took something and I couldn't recall
My addiction has caused me to blackout and forget important moments in my life.
Makin' you cry the way she did, I can't forgive myself for it
I hurt someone I cared about deeply and it haunts me. I cannot forgive myself for causing them pain.
And if you want me to, I'll kill myself, but I'm already in hell for it
I am willing to do anything to make up for my mistakes and pain I have caused, but I am already consumed by my own personal hell of addiction and mental health.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gustav Ahr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pinkstogies
he helped millions while he was suffering.
@kendradottery2143
Yes man
@chloekenny8582
Alex Bagel we*
@renex7876
dude..that hit me, I’m like tearing up frfr man rip to the legend
@justarandomguy-_-9095
He's still helping
@NASTY-NATE-vz9gl
yeah only after he died soooooo
@levihackermann4324
That's the saddest "skrrt" we'll ever hear :(
@Frenchiebeats
:(
@lightningghost2205
1:34
@bakugoukatsuki4438
The saddest thing is that we never gonna hear a new HAPPY skrrt :(