The track was first previewed in a now-deleted tweet via Tecca’s Twitter on June 19, 2020. The track was further previewed via Lil Tecca’s Virgo World hotline, also confirming the track’s placement on the album.
When You Down
Lil Tecca Lyrics
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Up in my cup, yeah
I let my feelings build up (uh-huh, uh-huh)
I just pour it up in my cup
Oh yeah, yeah
And if you said that you real, how come you gone now?
I be calm all the time, I turn up, they say, "Calm down"
We dropped the top to ride around, look back, the sun down
I look around to see who hatin', count who switched on me
Peep all these new hoes in my contacts but she been on me
I like it one girl at a time, lately, I been on three
I cannot jack you, shawty, I heard that you was a skee
You don't know who gon' be there when you down
But you know who gon' be there when you up
I let my feelings build up
So now I just pour it up in my cup
Girl, you didn't fuck with me then
So why you fuckin' with me now?
Baby, I know you been broke
What you know about ballin' out?
You can smell X when I breathe, niggas get stretched if I bleed
Fifty K cash when I sneeze, I done went diamond in the streets
Cut off my dog, he a leech, Glock go baow if he reach
Killers involved when I preach, asked one opp but he sleep
I'd give it all to my dogs, motivate law when he call
A hundred and fifty on the Patek, I could've got the car with the stars
I be rappin' 'bout blocks, I'm promotin' my scars
He ain't know about the Lamb', I told 'em, "It's ours"
From Percs to bars, from guns to cars
From coke to narc, from small to large
Who really with you when it's said and done?
They gon' try to get you, so you better run
You don't know who gon' be there when you down
But you know who gon' be there when you up
I let my feelings build up
So now I just pour it up in my cup
Girl, you didn't fuck with me then
So why you fuckin' with me now?
Baby, I know you been broke
What you know about ballin' out?
You don't know who gon' be there when you down
But you know who gon' be there when you up
I let my feelings build up
So now I just pour it up in my cup
Girl, you didn't fuck with me then
So why you fuckin' with me now?
Baby, I know you been broke
What you know about ballin' out?
Sometimes I miss the days of hunger, standin' in the rain
'Member when I didn't have shit to lose and everything to gain
Yes, I'm grateful for my blessings, no, I shouldn't complain
But what about when I got doubts? I woke up feeling drained
Death just so normal in these streets, another youngin' slain
My uncle died from a shootout, left murder on my brain
Show no mercy, kill 'em all, that's how we was trained
Crime scene pictures, can't forget about them blood stains
Wounded memories, oh, I'm in need of Novocaine
Got me wishin' that these Percs could really numb the pain
Catch me, don't got my gun, I guess I'm leavin' with this chain
Long live Mike Durb, I won't let them say your name in vain
You don't know who gon' be there when you down
But you know who gon' be there when you up
I let my feelings build up
So now I just pour it up in my cup
Girl, you didn't fuck with me then
So why you fuckin' with me now?
Baby, I know you been broke
What you know about ballin' out?
You don't know who gon' be there when you down
But you know who gon' be there when you up
I let my feelings build up
So now I just pour it up in my cup
Girl, you didn't fuck with me then
So why you fuckin' with me now?
Baby, I know you been broke
What you know about ballin' out?
Lil Tecca's "When You Down" is a song about betrayal and loyalty in the music industry. The song begins with Lil Tecca expressing his feelings and pouring them into a cup, referencing the use of alcohol as a coping mechanism. He then points out that people who claim to be real are nowhere to be found when he's down, yet appear when he's doing well. The lyrics describe the rapper's ascent to fame and the challenges he has faced with both old and new relationships.
Throughout the song, there is a theme of how difficult it is to trust people in the music industry. He raps about his experience of seeing his friends change and switch on him now that he is famous, as well as his doubts and worries about the authenticity of the people he surrounds himself with. The song also touches on the topics of violence, death and loss, all of which have an impact on Lil Tecca's perception of the world and the people around him.
Overall, the song is a reflection of Lil Tecca's experiences and emotions, as well as a warning to his listeners about those who may not have their best interests at heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Up in my cup, yeah
I let my feelings build up (uh-huh, uh-huh)
I just pour it up in my cup
Oh yeah, yeah
Lil Tecca has been bottling up his emotions, and now he uses alcohol to drown his feelings. It seems like he prefers to let it all out by pouring his emotions into a cup instead of expressing them verbally.
And if you said that you real, how come you gone now?
I be calm all the time, I turn up, they say, "Calm down"
I pull up in a new Wraith, that's just what I'm on now
We dropped the top to ride around, look back, the sun down
I look around to see who hatin', count who switched on me
Peep all these new hoes in my contacts but she been on me
I like it one girl at a time, lately, I been on three
I cannot jack you, shawty, I heard that you was a skee
Lil Tecca recalls all the people who left him when he was down but praises the ones who stayed with him when he rose to fame. He's driving around in his luxury car, well-aware of his haters and their intentions. Even though he has many girls after him, he's not interested in them, especially if he has heard rumors about them.
You can smell X when I breathe, niggas get stretched if I bleed
Fifty K cash when I sneeze, I done went diamond in the streets
Cut off my dog, he a leech, Glock go baow if he reach
Killers involved when I preach, asked one opp but he sleep
I'd give it all to my dogs, motivate law when he call
A hundred and fifty on the Patek, I could've got the car with the stars
I be rappin' 'bout blocks, I'm promotin' my scars
He ain't know about the Lamb', I told 'em, "It's ours"
From Percs to bars, from guns to cars
From coke to narc, from small to large
Who really with you when it's said and done?
They gon' try to get you, so you better run
Lil Tecca talks about his lavish lifestyle, his many enemies, and how he values his true friends. He boasts about his wealth and success, but he also acknowledges the danger that comes with it. He knows that those who seem to be his friends might be secretly plotting against him, so he stays vigilant and prepared.
Sometimes I miss the days of hunger, standin' in the rain
'Member when I didn't have shit to lose and everything to gain
Yes, I'm grateful for my blessings, no, I shouldn't complain
But what about when I got doubts? I woke up feeling drained
Death just so normal in these streets, another youngin' slain
My uncle died from a shootout, left murder on my brain
Show no mercy, kill 'em all, that's how we was trained
Crime scene pictures, can't forget about them blood stains
Wounded memories, oh, I'm in need of Novocaine
Got me wishin' that these Percs could really numb the pain
Catch me, don't got my gun, I guess I'm leavin' with this chain
Long live Mike Durb, I won't let them say your name in vain
Lil Tecca reminisces about his old days when he had nothing to lose, but at the same time, he feels guilty complaining about his blessings. He always has doubts about his life, and the violence around him has left deep wounds on him. His uncle was shot, and Lil Tecca feels compelled to seek revenge. However, he's also aware of the consequences of his actions, as the crime scene pictures and blood stains serve as a constant reminder of the violence around him. He wishes to numb his pain with drugs, and even without his gun, he's always armed with his chain as a symbol of his strength. Lastly, he pays tribute to his friend Mike Durb who has passed away.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Demarcus Morgan, Durk Banks, Taurus Tremani Bartlett, Tyler-Justin Sharpe
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