Josh A has stated in "PSA (Skit)" that Lil Revive is "like a passion project" of his, implying that the entire "Lil Revive" catalog of music is just a side project.
On September 5, 2018, Josh would release his debut mixtape under the Lil Revive name, Graveyard.
On July 8, 2019, Josh would release his second mixtape as Lil Revive titled Grim Peaks.
I Don't Feel So Good
Lil Revive Lyrics
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I been blacking out, I need some meds that make me real good
And I don't wanna die but it's so damn hard
And I want you by my side but I'm always in the dark
So I blame myself, I push away help
I strain my health, I hang myself
So I blame myself, I push away help
I strain my health, I hang myself, yeah, yeah
And I don't wanna be this way, nah
I'm sick of waking up in pain, yeah
And I don't wanna be this way, nah
Got all this paranoia, yeah, yeah
Cemetery calling me
Know that you've been stalking me
So come on and walk with me
Strange, so they don't talk to me
Guess that makes the two of us
Want nothing to do with us
So fuck 'em, myself only one I trust
Everybody looking at me, they don't know where I'm going
I've been living way too fast, running from all my omens
I've been going on my own, they don't want me
All these voices in my head, yeah, they haunt me, oh
Way too late at night and I don't feel good
I been blacking out, I need some meds that make me real good
And I don't wanna die but it's so damn hard
And I want you by my side but I'm always in the dark
So I blame myself, I push away help
I strain my health, I hang myself
So I blame myself, I push away help
I strain my health, I hang myself, yeah, yeah
The opening lyrics to Lil Revive's song "I Don't Feel So Good" set the scene for a dark and introspective journey into the artist's struggles with mental health. Lil Revive describes feeling unwell and blacking out, indicating a potential physical ailment. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the source of Lil Revive's pain is psychological in nature.
The line "And I want you by my side but I'm always in the dark" speaks to the artist's sense of isolation and loneliness in the face of his struggles. He acknowledges that he needs help, but paradoxically pushes it away due to guilt and shame. Lil Revive tells us that he "strains [his] health" and "hang[s] himself", implying a pattern of self-destructive behavior that exacerbates his condition.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "And I don't wanna be this way", signaling Lil Revive's desire to escape his suffering. He describes waking up in pain and feeling paranoid, suggesting that his condition is ongoing and negatively affects his daily life. Lil Revive also evokes the imagery of a cemetery and being stalked, painting a picture of feeling haunted by past trauma or anxieties.
Overall, "I Don't Feel So Good" is a raw and honest portrayal of the pain and confusion that can come with struggling with mental health issues. Lil Revive's lyrics offer insight into the complexity of these struggles and highlight the importance of seeking help and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Way too late at night and I don't feel good
I am feeling unwell late at night, and it's getting worse.
I been blacking out, I need some meds that make me real good
I keep losing consciousness, and I need medication to make me feel better.
And I don't wanna die but it's so damn hard
I don't want to die, but it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep going.
And I want you by my side but I'm always in the dark
I want someone to be with me, but I'm constantly struggling in the darkness.
So I blame myself, I push away help
I criticize myself and refuse assistance from others.
I strain my health, I hang myself
I am pushing myself too hard and damaging my own health.
And I don't wanna be this way, nah
I don't want to be feeling this way.
I'm sick of waking up in pain, yeah
I am tired of waking up in agony every day.
Got all this paranoia, yeah, yeah
I have excessive feelings of anxiety and mistrust.
Cemetery calling me
The idea of the grave is tempting me.
Know that you've been stalking me
I am aware that somebody has been following and watching me.
So come on and walk with me
Join me and accompany me through my struggles.
Strange, so they don't talk to me
People I don't know well don't approach me to speak.
Guess that makes the two of us
Perhaps this means that we are isolated together.
Want nothing to do with us
People generally don't want to associate themselves with us.
So fuck 'em, myself only one I trust
I don't care about them, nor do I want to depend on them; I am the only person I can rely on.
Everybody looking at me, they don't know where I'm going
People observing me don't know where my journey is leading me.
I've been living way too fast, running from all my omens
I've been living recklessly and trying to evade any bad luck.
I've been going on my own, they don't want me
I've been trying to navigate it alone, and others don't want to be a part of it.
All these voices in my head, yeah, they haunt me, oh
I'm haunted by numerous conflicting thoughts.
Writer(s): Josh A
Contributed by Hailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@specifix.official
Melody hit different
@AgentSnipe420
Lil revive hits hard bro I swear to God bro
@ilu.really
Such a banger ❤
This line is so deep
I don't wanna die but it's so damn hard 😢
@peacelovecookies56
Found this song as a random in my playlist on Spotify. Find the best hidden gems like that swear <3
@_.olivexx._
lil revive is ridiculously good🙏🏼
@JJ-dw9sq
@@_.olivexx._ he has another channel its called josh a if u didn't know
@_.olivexx._
@@JJ-dw9sq thanks man
@christophersatkowski8548
Came across this on accident, stayed for the 🔥🔥
@anxiouslemon8918
Bro this is amazing I’m not a fan of music like this but this song hits different
@rd3443
I’ve always loved joshs music. if you haven’t then defo check out his main channel josh a and Jake hill there so good