A native of Philadelphia, David Bowden was musically inclined as a youngster. He learned to play drums and sang regularly. Raised in a religious household, he didn't get into secular music until his late teenage years, and eventually absorbed a wide breadth of genres. He got into the music industry as a demo vocalist and songwriter at Philly's historic Sigma Sound Studios. With no desire to become a recording artist himself, Bowden co-wrote material for the likes of Rosie Bondz, Natalie Imani, Aaron Camper (including the 2016 single "Guns and Roses"), and Tierra Whack (such as the 2017 single "Child Please" and 2018's "Pretty Ugly").
After surviving a severely debilitating three-year fight with a rare esophageal disorder, Bowden felt inspired to start keeping his songs to himself, and signed a digital distribution deal with Human Re Sources. He made his recorded debut as Pink Sweat$ in July 2018 with "Honesty" and "No Replacing You," a pair of heartfelt, unvarnished ballads that sharply contrasted with commercial R&B. Both songs appeared that November on Volume 1, his first EP. The similarly direct and brief Volume 2 arrived the following March. A steady stream of singles appeared over the next two years including the 2020 ballad "17" and the bouncy "Ride with Me." While he was issuing these singles and shorter projects, work was being done towards the release of his official debut studio album, Pink Planet. To satiate fans waiting for the LP's release, Pink Sweat$ offered up The Prelude in July 2020. A collection of select songs from the still-forming album, the EP was preceded by the pleading, passionate single "Not Alright" the previous month. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
Coke & Henny Pt. 2
Pink Sweat$ Lyrics
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Who you gonna run to?
Girl, who's gonna stand by you?
Who you gonna lean on
If I ain't standin' right by you?
I really need to know now
Tell me, is it right or wrong?
Your love
It used to, used to, used to fill me up
But now I'm fillin' this cup
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy
I just hope that you're sleepin' alone
Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me
I just hope that you won't let me fall
Was hopin' I could keep you
But you're gone to the wind now, love
Even in the distance
Soft breeze, I can feel your touch
Maybe I don't wanna know now
Mixin' drinks, tryna block out us
'Cause I'm so numb inside
Your love
It used to, used to, used to fill me up
But now I'm fillin' my cup
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy
I just hope that you're sleepin' alone
Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me
I just hope that you won't let me fall
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy
I just hope that you're sleepin' alone
Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me
I just hope that you won't let me fall
Girl, who's gonna stand by you?
In Pink Sweat$'s song "Coke & Henny Pt. 2", the lyrics are a reflection of the tumultuous emotions that come with a relationship. The opening lines of "Girl, who's gonna stand by you? Who you gonna run to?" shows the artist's concern and questioning of his current relationship. He's asking his partner who she's going to turn to when she needs emotional support or comfort. The lyrics continue to express the artist's vulnerability and confusion about the relationship, specifically questioning whether he should be feeling the way he does or if he's wrong for feeling numb inside.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the effect that drugs and alcohol are having on the artist. He sings about mixing coke and Henny, which has left him feeling low and dizzy. He's trying to numb himself and forget about the pain of the relationship, but it's not working. The line "Your love, it used to, used to, used to fill me up, but now I'm filling this cup" points to the loss he's experiencing. He used to feel fulfilled and happy in the relationship, but now he's turning to intoxication to fill the void. Essentially, the song is a reflection of the raw and complicated emotions that come with heartbreak, questioning the support system within a relationship and attempting to numb the pain through unhealthy vices.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, who's gonna stand by you?
Asking the girl who she will rely on and turn to for support now that the relationship has ended.
Who you gonna run to? Girl, who's gonna stand by you? Who you gonna lean on if I ain't standin' right by you? I really need to know now. Tell me, is it right or wrong? 'Cause I'm so numb inside
Expressing the artist's concern and questioning who the girl will depend on when he is no longer there for her. He is struggling emotionally and seeking answers.
Your love. It used to, used to, used to fill me up. But now I'm fillin' this cup
Comparing the love he used to feel to being like a drink that once satisfied him, but now he feels the need to fill his own cup with alcohol to cope with the loss of the relationship.
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy. I just hope that you're sleepin' alone. Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me. I just hope that you won't let me fall
Sharing the artist's current state of mind, as he admits to consuming a mixture of cocktails as a coping mechanism for the pain he's feeling. He hopes the girl is also not in a relationship, as he is feeling vulnerable and fears the ghosts of their past may haunt him, but hopes she will be there for him in his time of need.
Was hopin' I could keep you. But you're gone to the wind now, love. Even in the distance, soft breeze, I can feel your touch. Maybe I don't wanna know now. Mixin' drinks, tryna block out us. 'Cause I'm so numb inside
Regretting the breakup and wishing he could have done something to keep the relationship together. Despite the physical distance between them, he still feels a strong connection to her and is trying to numb himself from the pain of the situation by drinking.
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy. I just hope that you're sleepin' alone. Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me. I just hope that you won't let me fall. Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy. I just hope that you're sleepin' alone. Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me. I just hope that you won't let me fall
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the artist's state of vulnerability and his hope for the girl's support during this difficult time.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Bowden, David Karp
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Girl, who's gonna stand by you?
Who you gonna run to?
Girl, who's gonna stand by you?
Who you gonna lean on
If I ain't standin' right by you?
I really need to know now
Tell me, is it right or wrong?
'Cause I'm so numb inside
Your love
It used to, used to, used to fill me up
But now I'm fillin' this cup
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy
I just hope that you're sleepin' alone
Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me
I just hope that you won't let me fall
Was hopin' I could keep you
But you're gone to the wind now, love
Even in the distance
Soft breeze, I can feel your touch
Maybe I don't wanna know now
Mixin' drinks, tryna block out us
'Cause I'm so numb inside
Your love
It used to, used to, used to fill me up
But now I'm fillin' my cup
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy
I just hope that you're sleepin' alone
Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me
I just hope that you won't let me fall
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy
I just hope that you're sleepin' alone
Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me
I just hope that you won't let me fall
Girl, who's gonna stand by you?
SH Ma
Girl, who's gonna stand by you?
Who you gonna run to?
Girl, who's gonna stand by you?
Who you gonna lean on
If I ain't standin' right by you?
I really need to know now
Tell me, is it right or wrong?
'Cause I'm so numb inside
Your love
It used to, used to, used to fill me up
But now I'm fillin' this cup
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy
I just hope that you're sleepin' alone
Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me
I just hope that you won't let me fall
Was hopin' I could keep you
But you're gone to the wind now, love
Even in the distance
Soft breeze, I can feel your touch
Maybe I don't wanna know now
Mixin' drinks, tryna block out us
'Cause I'm so numb inside
Your love
It used to, used to, used to fill me up
But now I'm fillin' my cup
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy
I just hope that you're sleepin' alone
Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me
I just hope that you won't let me fall
Mixin' Coke and Henny got me low and dizzy
I just hope that you're sleepin' alone
Got me cold, I'm sweatin', pray these ghosts don't get me
I just hope that you won't let me fall
Girl, who's gonna stand by you?
Lula Keeping it HΓΆnest
Meaning behind video ( my theory )
He was in a dark place because when his dream first starts off the girl is in a more bright background and hes sitting in a dark place she was his light and brought a different kind of feeling into his world and new adventure, she also got him out of that dark place and thatβs why he canβt let go of her even though sheβs hurting him because she lets him fall thatβs why he begs her β please donβt let me fall β in the end it shows how sheβs his therapist meaning she is the one who always helps him out through tough times but he doesnβt know that itβs her. On the other hand the girl knows what sheβs doing and closes the book cause sheβs in control of the pain she causes to him and he comes right back to her to β vent β or talk to her about β the dream girl β
It was a wack theory but I wanted to share it with you guys btw pink sweats your amazing β€οΈ
Tracy Tran
I discovered him after Honesty and I FELL IN LOVE like he is SLEPT ON
ps. do a collab with SZA
earlene h.
Tracy Tran, I agree 100%. I too started listening to all of his music after Honesty and a collab with SZA and also H.E.R. would be dope.
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Same dude! π€―π²
MaxZap
Come on listen to EDEN too
NiΓ±a Fea
Me too
maulida fadila
Woww same
Taef Mobarrat
A collab between Pink Sweats and Khalid will be legendary
Alexcian Ricketts
Definitely
K
@RusshFilms yup agreed, there batter of as solo artists π€·
RusshFilms
Too similar wouldnβt work