808
N.I. Lyrics


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I'm getting headaches from 808's
It feel like my world change everyday
Why these girls always begging me to stay?
Sorry though, I ran out of K
Yeah hit my plug, he on the way
Take a shot like Swimming Pools aye
I only use to see gray
Till I popped that tab now I'm great
No I can't ever sleep at all, I'm having drug withdrawals
Only smoking if it strong, I put my pain up in my song
She has the drugs up in her bra, I'm still her waiting on that call
Prolly still never come, I feel so dumb, I wan' feel numb
I wan' get faded where's the bong
She said you played this turn it off
Yeah this where everything starts and you said I did it all
I guess that people like to talk, sorry you can't get what you want
Cause I been me straight from the jump, but you like three people in one
Too much to handle that it's tough, that's why I only love my blunt
I been smoking way too much, I been smoking like fuck my lungs
Almost crashed pulling out the lot
So many people I wish I fought, stop talking bout the feelings you caught
Got a fake ass bro and a dirty ass thot
Can't trust no one, for sure not y'all
Stop asking me when that's your job
I got good smoke in my lungs, but girl you know you still my drug
I'm getting headaches from 808's
It feel like my world change everyday
Why these girls always begging me to stay?
Sorry though, I ran out of K
Yeah hit my plug, he on the way
Take a shot like Swimming Pools aye




I only use to see gray
Till I popped that tab now I'm great

Overall Meaning

N.I.'s "808" is a song that seems to explore the ups and downs that come with drug use and addiction. The song starts with the line "I'm getting headaches from 808's," which could represent both the physical side effects of drug use, as well as the emotional and mental toll it can take. The lyrics go on to describe a world that seems to be constantly changing and shifting, and to touch on the theme of girls begging the singer to stay, potentially referencing the way that drug use can sometimes create co-dependent relationships.


The chorus of the song highlights two substances that are often associated with party culture - ketamine ("K") and alcohol ("take a shot like Swimming Pools aye"). The singer talks about running out of K and waiting for the plug, which could represent the way that drug use can become all-consuming, and how dependence on a substance can lead to isolation and limited interactions with the outside world. The lines "Till I popped that tab now I'm great" can be interpreted as a reference to LSD and the idea that hallucinogens can provide a spiritual experience or clarity of mind that is hard to achieve through regular means.


Throughout the song, the singer oscillates between moments of clarity and confusion, talking about feeling dumb and wanting to feel numb. The lyrics also reference the idea that drug use is often accompanied by a sense of paranoia and mistrust, as the singer talks about wanting to fight "so many people" and not being able to trust anyone. Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the ways that drug use can impact mental health, relationships, and the ability to connect with others.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm getting headaches from 808's
The music he's listening to is causing him physical pain and stress.


It feel like my world change everyday
The constant change and rapid pace of his life is overwhelming and disorienting.


Why these girls always begging me to stay?
Women are always pursuing him, but he is not interested in settling down or committing to any of them.


Sorry though, I ran out of K
He has run out of ketamine, a drug he has been using to escape from reality and numb his feelings.


Yeah hit my plug, he on the way
He has a drug dealer who is coming to deliver more drugs to him.


Take a shot like Swimming Pools aye
He is drinking alcohol and referencing Kendrick Lamar's song 'Swimming Pools'.


I only use to see gray
Before experimenting with drugs, he saw the world in a dull and lifeless way.


Till I popped that tab now I'm great
Since he took LSD and had a hallucinogenic experience, he now sees the world in a more vivid and positive way.


No I can't ever sleep at all, I'm having drug withdrawals
He is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from drug addiction, making it difficult for him to sleep.


Only smoking if it strong, I put my pain up in my song
He only smokes high-quality marijuana and uses his music as an outlet to express his pain and emotions.


She has the drugs up in her bra, I'm still her waiting on that call
He is waiting for a woman who has drugs hidden in her bra to contact him and provide him with more drugs.


Prolly still never come, I feel so dumb, I wan' feel numb
He realizes that the woman may never come through and feels foolish for relying on her. He craves the feeling of being numb.


I wan' get faded where's the bong
He wants to get high and is looking for his bong to smoke marijuana.


She said you played this turn it off
A woman he is with does not want to listen to his music and is requesting that he turn it off.


Yeah this where everything starts and you said I did it all
He believes that his drug use and addiction is the root cause of all of his problems.


I guess that people like to talk, sorry you can't get what you want
People like to gossip and spread rumors, but he refuses to give in to their expectations or desires.


Cause I been me straight from the jump, but you like three people in one
He has been true to himself from the beginning, but the people around him change their personalities depending on the situation.


Too much to handle that it's tough, that's why I only love my blunt
His life is overwhelming and challenging, which is why he relies on smoking marijuana to cope with it.


I been smoking way too much, I been smoking like fuck my lungs
He acknowledges that he has been smoking an excessive amount of marijuana, to the point where it is harmful to his health.


Almost crashed pulling out the lot
He almost got into a car accident while leaving a location.


So many people I wish I fought, stop talking bout the feelings you caught
He has conflicts with many people and wants to fight them, but urges them to stop talking about their romantic feelings towards him.


Got a fake ass bro and a dirty ass thot
He has a fake friend and a promiscuous woman in his life.


Can't trust no one, for sure not y'all
He has trust issues and does not trust anyone, especially the people around him.


Stop asking me when that's your job
People are constantly asking him when his music will be released, but he believes it is their job to wait patiently.


I got good smoke in my lungs, but girl you know you still my drug
He enjoys the feeling of smoking marijuana, but acknowledges that he is addicted to a woman who is a bad influence on him.


I'm getting headaches from 808's
Repeats the first line


It feel like my world change everyday
Repeats the second line


Why these girls always begging me to stay?
Repeats the third line


Sorry though, I ran out of K
Repeats the fourth line


Yeah hit my plug, he on the way
Repeats the fifth line


Take a shot like Swimming Pools aye
Repeats the sixth line


I only use to see gray
Repeats the seventh line


Till I popped that tab now I'm great
Repeats the eighth line




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Written by: hayden newhouse

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3:52 starts
4:16 Massive - Arctic Bells
4:56 try to find a pad or strings
5:02 Massive - Orchestral vibe
5:35 Kontakt - Ragtime Piano
5:58 Drums
6:35 Note repeat for hi hat
7:16 Quantizing
8:09 clap or snare
8:57 reverb on 808s
9:25 metaverb and beat delay
10:17 reverb on piano
10:43 second drum pattern
11:56 add kick on 3rd pattern
13:22 dark synth
14:26 Jupiter 6 violin
14:48 8 bar loop
15:44 fine tune and remove piano
16:29 triplet and octave changes
17:17 add snare
17:39 duplicate scenes
18:20 add 808 melody
19:07 add triplets to 808s



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