Labrinth made his debut appearance on the UK Singles Chart in March 2010, when his collaboration with English rapper Tinie Tempah, "Pass Out", reached number one. Since then, songs Labrinth released have entered the chart 18 times as of 2020, as well as 5 times on the Billboard Hot 100.
Labrinth has released two solo albums: Electronic Earth in April 2012, and Imagination & the Misfit Kid in November 2019. In 2018, Labrinth formed the supergroup LSD with Australian singer-songwriter Sia and American DJ and producer Diplo. They released their self-titled debut album the following year. Labrinth has also collaborated with a number of artists as a singer, songwriter, and producer including Beyoncé, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran and Noah Cyrus.
He composed the score for HBO drama series Euphoria, for which he was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, winning one, and The Lion King - Live action's soundtrack, Spirit, with Beyoncé and Ilya Salmanzadeh, achieving nominations at Grammy, Golden Globe, Critics' Choice and winning a NAACP Image Awards.
When I R.I.P
Labrinth Lyrics
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They been waitin' for me
Hahaha
What the fuck? The fuck?
Feel the mornin' on my face
Ain't a pill that I didn't take
Just a lifetime 'cause it's been a long day
Flashbacks, relapses
Camera flash and don't forget your hashtag
Rucksack, uh, white stacks
You're a dead man, had better rid of that gat
You gonna run game, it don't ever run you, uh
When they bitchin' on your name, you say, "Fuck you too, too"
You say fuck a court case, give detective no clues, clues
'Cause I'm Indiana J when I'm trippin' on the juice
Well, let's get real quiet
Feel so, feel so stupid
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Yeah-yeah, talk to me
'Bout to make a big deal, uproar
And I'm in for the kill, La Roux
Bitches lookin' like a meal, contour
Percocetin' 'til we can't feel no more
And I smoked somethin' that gon' knock me out, out
But somehow this body just won't stay down, down, down
Well, let's get real quiet
Feel the mornin' on my face
Ain't a pill that I didn't take (ba-da-ba-dum)
Just a lifetime 'cause it's been a long day (ba-da-ba-dum)
'Cause I'ma sleep when I R.I.P, ba-da-ba-dum
Upon a first listen, Labrinth's lyrics in When I R.I.P could be interpreted as a celebration of drug use and recklessness. However, a closer look reveals a deeply introspective and melancholic tone that touches on the fear of mortality and the cost of living a fast-paced lifestyle. The opening lines, "Feel the mornin' on my face, Ain't a pill that I didn't take" suggest a tiredness and weariness from a prolonged state of drug-induced euphoria. The lyrics then shift into a nihilistic phrase, "Just a lifetime 'cause it's been a long day, 'Cause I'ma sleep when I R.I.P," hinting at the idea that life is just a fleeting moment, and death is the ultimate rest.
As the song progresses, Labrinth details the consequences of his actions, "Flashbacks, relapses, Camera flash and don't forget your hashtag" pointing out the constant surveillance and scrutiny he faces as a public figure. He also highlights the danger that comes with the lifestyle, "You're a dead man if you don't get rid of that gat, You gonna run game, it don't ever run you," and the need to assert control over one's actions. The chorus takes on a more significant meaning, "Cause I'ma sleep when I R.I.P" acts as a reminder that actions have consequences that can eventually catch up with you.
Labrinth's vulnerability and questioning of his life's directions come through in the lyric, "Feel so, feel so stupid," and the aforementioned phrase, "Just a lifetime 'cause it's been a long day." While the song details the cost of living a fast-paced lifestyle, it is not a celebration of it. It shows the loneliness, emptiness, and uncertainty that can come with such a lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the mornin' on my face
I woke up after a long night of partying and I can feel the early morning breeze on my face.
Ain't a pill that I didn't take
I took every pill I could get my hands on.
Just a lifetime 'cause it's been a long day
The day has been so long that it feels like a lifetime.
'Cause I'ma sleep when I R.I.P, ba-da-ba-dum
I'll sleep forever when I die.
Flashbacks, relapses
I keep reliving my past experiences of drugs and alcohol abuse.
Camera flash and don't forget your hashtag
People take pictures of me while I'm wasted and post them online with hashtags.
Rucksack, uh, white stacks
I carry drugs in my backpack and I have a lot of money from selling them.
You're a dead man, had better rid of that gat
You'll be dead if you don't get rid of your gun.
You gonna run game, it don't ever run you, uh
If you're going to play the game, make sure it doesn't control you.
When they bitchin' on your name, you say, 'Fuck you too, too'
When people talk bad about you, tell them to go f*** themselves.
You say fuck a court case, give detective no clues, clues
Don't cooperate with the police, and don't leave any evidence behind.
'Cause I'm Indiana J when I'm trippin' on the juice
I feel like Indiana Jones when I'm high on drugs.
Feel so, feel so stupid
I feel stupid for doing drugs and ruining my life.
Bout to make a big deal, uproar
I'm about to do something that will cause a commotion.
And I'm in for the kill, La Roux
I'm determined to succeed in whatever I'm doing, like La Roux's hit song.
Bitches lookin' like a meal, contour
Girls look like a delicious meal, with their makeup contouring on point.
Percocetin' 'til we can't feel no more
We're taking so many Percocets that we can't feel anything anymore.
And I smoked somethin' that gon' knock me out, out
I smoked something that is so strong that it will make me pass out.
But somehow this body just won't stay down, down, down
But even though my body feels like it's shutting down, I can't seem to fall asleep.
Well, let's get real quiet
Let's stop talking and listen to the silence around us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Timothy Lee Mckenzie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alessiaesposito4013
lyric:
Cheer
They been waiting for me
What the fuck? The fuck?
Feel the morning on my face
Ain't a pill that I didn't take
Just alive tryin'
'Cause it's been a long day
'Cause I'm asleep when I R.I.P (ba-da-da-dam)
Flashbacks
Relapse
Camera flash
And don't forget your hashtag
Rucksack
White stacks
You're a dead man
You better rid of that gat
You gonna run game
They don't never run you, uh
When they bitchin' on your name
You say fuck you too, too
It's a fuckin' cold case
Give detective no clues, clues
'Cause I'm Indiana J
When I'm trippin' on the juice
Now let's get real quiet
Feel so, feel so stupid, woo!
Ye-yeah, talk to me
'Bout to make a big deal, uproar
And I'm in for the kill, La Roux
Bitches lookin' like a meal, contour
Percocet until we can't feel no more
And I smoked somethin' that gon' knock me out, out
Somehow this body won't just stay down, down
Now let's get real quiet
Feel the morning on my face
Ain't a pill that I didn't take (ba-da-ba-dam)
Just alive tryin' 'cause it's been a long day (ba-da-ba-dam)
'Cause I'm asleep when I R.I.P (ba-da-ba-dam)
@_Alimm
Hiring Labrinth was the best decision the Euphoria creators ever made
@trblemker00
FACTSSS
@_amanda_11
For sure
@Loonaurtheworld
AGREE
@thevmv3
thats true damnn
@spamemail835
Season two needs more Labrinth music or else I'm out
@magakarapetyan6447
Euphoria soundtracks hit different i swear to God
@thienthien444
facts
@kuwiao7983
if you watch élite the soundtracks are really good
@magakarapetyan6447
@@kuwiao7983 i've watched it but i didn't listen to the soundtracks.. now i will ! Thank you ❤