Frost developed his eclectic style of music playing in various projects throughout his teen years. He became a musician when he was eight, and started playing shows at 12, collaborating with a diverse array of artists like Austin icon Bob Schneider and hip-hop MC/producer Kydd. After hearing musicians like Erykah Badu and D’Angelo in his late teens, Frost began incorporating hip-hop elements into his blues-inspired stylings, interested in the idea of combining modern rhythms with classic vintage tones in his music.
In September 2012 Frost decided to leave the University of Texas-Austin, where he was studying English, to pursue his solo career. He released a single, “White Lies,” which hit No. 1 on The Hype Machine’s “Most Popular Tracks on Blogs Now.” Max channeled the song’s success into the creation of his debut EP, Low High Low, which was released in October 2013 by Atlantic Records.
Frost has stated that “The songs all connect to polar emotional states in life – highs and lows – giving the EP its name.” The theme continues in the production aesthetics of low-fi and high-fi, which continues as the basic concept in his music.
In December 2013, "White Lies" was featured in a commercial for Beats Electronics.
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Withdrawal
Max Frost Lyrics
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And I'm wither again
Intoxication, this is intoxication
I'm swerving down this road my friend
Tell me where does it end
Intoxication, this is intoxication
I've been feeling alone
Can you pick me up?
'Cause it's so, so hard
I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby
It's so, so hard
I'm waiting on your phonecall baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby
It's so, so hard
The smoke is flowing like a bird
Breathe it in if you dare
Intoxication, this is intoxication
I'm going down just like a bird
And I'm getting my feel
Because I hate to waste them
Intoxication
I've been feeling alone
And I got to know
Can you pick me up?
'Cause it's so, so hard
I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby
It's so, so hard
I'm waiting on your phonecall baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby
It's so, so hard
Shake, shake, shaking
You got me
Shake, shake, shaking, yeah
Shake, shake, shaking
You got me
Shake, shake, shaking
I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby
It's so, so hard
I'm waiting on your phonecall baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby
It's so, so hard
The lyrics of Max Frost's song Withdrawal can be interpreted as a plea for help from someone struggling with addiction. The walls around the singer are bending, and they feel alone and withered. They turn to intoxication, represented by swerving down the road and breathing in smoke, to cope with the pain of withdrawal. However, they recognize the destructive nature of their behavior, referring to it as wasted and dangerous. The repetition of "I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby" emphasizes the physical and emotional toll of addiction, and the desperate need for someone to save them.
The chorus of the song is a cry for help, asking if the person they are waiting on will pick up the phone and save them from their withdrawal. The repetition of "it's so, so hard" underscores the difficulty of overcoming addiction and makes the listener empathize with the singer's struggle. The line "I'm going down just like a bird" is a metaphor for the downward spiral of addiction and the fear of reaching the point of no return.
Overall, the song Withdrawal is a powerful and emotional representation of the struggle with addiction. The vivid imagery and repetition of the chorus create a sense of urgency and desperation, while the metaphors and symbolism make the lyrics open to interpretation and relatable to a wide audience.
Line by Line Meaning
These walls around me start to bend
The environment around me is starting to warp and change
And I'm wither again
I feel like I'm fading away
Intoxication, this is intoxication
I'm under the influence of something
I'm swerving down this road my friend
I'm lost and can't seem to stay on track
Tell me where does it end
I need to know when this cycle will stop
I've been feeling alone
I've been isolated and devoid of human connection
And I got to know
I need to find out if someone can help me
Can you pick me up?
Can you help me out of this situation?
'Cause it's so, so hard
This is an incredibly difficult situation
I'm shaking from the withdrawal, baby
I'm experiencing intense physical and emotional distress from withdrawal
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I need to know if someone will be there for me
It's so, so hard
This situation is incredibly challenging
I'm waiting on your phonecall baby
I'm waiting for someone to contact me and offer help
The smoke is flowing like a bird
Smoke is moving in a graceful, fluid manner
Breathe it in if you dare
Take in the smoke, if you're brave enough
I'm going down just like a bird
I'm descending, falling apart
And I'm getting my feel
I'm experiencing sensation
Because I hate to waste them
I don't want to miss out on anything
Shake, shake, shaking
I'm convulsing and in distress
You got me
You have me in your grip
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, MAX FROST, AMMAR MALIK, DANIEL THOMAS OMELIO
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Akmal Hakim
These walls around me start to bend
And I'm with her again
Intoxication
This is intoxication
I'm swerving down this road my friend
Tell me, where does it end?
Intoxication
This is intoxication
I've been feeling low (Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
And I got to know (Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Can you pick me up?
'Cuz it's so, so hard
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
It's so, so hard
I'm waiting on phone call, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
And it's so, so hard
The smoke is flowing like her hair
Breathe it in if you dare
Intoxication
This is intoxication
I'm going down just like a pill
And I'm gettin my fill
Because I hate to waste them
Intoxication
I've been feeling low (Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
And I got to know (Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Can you pick me up?
'Cuz it's so, so hard
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
It's so, so hard
I'm waiting on phone call, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
And it's so, so hard
Shake, shake, sha-shaking
You got me
Shake shake sha-shakin, yeah
Shake, shake sha-shakin,
You got me
Shake shake sha-shakin
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
It's so, so hard
I'm waiting on phone call, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
And it's so, so hard
Dora Cervantes
These walls around me start to bend
And I'm with her again
Intoxication, this is intoxication
I'm swervin' down this road, my friend
Tell me, where does it end?
Intoxication, this is intoxication
I been feelin' low
And I got to know
Can you pick me up?
'Cause it's oh, so hard
withdrawal, baby
(I gotta know if) you're gonna save me
(I'm shakin' from the) withdrawal, baby
And It's oh, so hard
you're gonna save me
(I'm shakin' from the) withdrawal, baby
And It's oh, so hard
The smoke is flowing like her hair
Breathe it in if you dare
Intoxication, is it intoxication?
I'm going down just like a pill
And I'm getting my fill
Because I hate to waste 'em
Intoxication
I been feelin' low
And I got to know
Can you pick me up?
'Cause it's oh, so hard
withdrawal, baby
(I gotta know…
Rachel Nikiforou
nice to hear such a fresh, insasnely original artist. crazy how you're not up there in the millions yet- your music is so sick- I wish more people new about it because jesus does it deserve to be heard!!!
Akmal Hakim
These walls around me start to bend
And I'm with her again
Intoxication
This is intoxication
I'm swerving down this road my friend
Tell me, where does it end?
Intoxication
This is intoxication
I've been feeling low (Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
And I got to know (Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Can you pick me up?
'Cuz it's so, so hard
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
It's so, so hard
I'm waiting on phone call, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
And it's so, so hard
The smoke is flowing like her hair
Breathe it in if you dare
Intoxication
This is intoxication
I'm going down just like a pill
And I'm gettin my fill
Because I hate to waste them
Intoxication
I've been feeling low (Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
And I got to know (Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Can you pick me up?
'Cuz it's so, so hard
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
It's so, so hard
I'm waiting on phone call, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
And it's so, so hard
Shake, shake, sha-shaking
You got me
Shake shake sha-shakin, yeah
Shake, shake sha-shakin,
You got me
Shake shake sha-shakin
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
It's so, so hard
I'm waiting on phone call, baby
I gotta know if you're gonna save me
I'm shaking from the withdrawals, baby
And it's so, so hard
MrsAsHoward
thanks for the lyrics!!
Ashley M
Max frost I love you so much! Every song you make is a banger!
James Naples
Just went through the worst heart break! This song helped me more then you know!! Hear break happens to us all! Thank you for the music! Keep on cranking out awesome tunes!!
R101710
Underrated song tbh
Johnlocked the impala
R101710 forreal tho! I think he is all around underrated
Wesley Bourgeois
Yes, this song was much better live thou.
Ethan Tomek
Just an underrated artist in general
Some LuciFrost Guy
I only just now noticed this has less than 1 million views. That fucks me up ngl