All My Friends
The XYZ Affair Lyrics

We open with the vultures, kissing the cannibals
People in this world are selfish and will do anything to get ahead, even if it means hurting others.

Sure I get lonely, when I'm the only
Feeling alone can be tough, especially when you feel like you're the only one experiencing it.

Only human in the heaving heat of the animals
In the midst of chaos and competition, it's easy to feel vulnerable and overwhelmed.

Bitter brown salt, stinging on my tongue and I
Life can be tough and full of challenges that leave a bad taste in your mouth.

I will not waiver, heart will not wait its turn
I'm determined to keep going and won't let anything hold me back.

It will beat, it will burn, burn, burn your love into the ground
Despite the hurt and struggles, my heart will keep going and will never give up on love.

With the lips of another
However, sometimes people turn to other things or people to fill the void.

'Til you get lonely, sure I get lonely, sometimes
People often seek comfort in temporary things or people but ultimately end up feeling lonely again.

All my friends are wasted
All my friends regularly partake in excessive drinking or drug use.

And I hate this club
I feel out of place in this party scene and don't enjoy it.

Man I drink too much
I know I consume too much alcohol but it's hard to stop when it's what my friends are doing.

Another Friday night I've wasted
I regret spending yet another night partying, feeling like I could've done something more productive or meaningful.

My eyes are black and red
I can see the physical toll that excessive drinking or drug use is having on my body, especially in my eyes.

I'm crawling back to your bed
Despite my regrets and negative feelings about partying, I end up going back to someone I care about.

I hate the bar
I don't enjoy being in the party scene and wish I could do something else with my time.

Pharmacy addict hit a Wall Street traffic, took the car
People who are addicted to prescription drugs often turn to illegal activities, like stealing or selling those drugs, to obtain them and maintain their addiction.

We reinvent the wheel just to fall asleep at it, skrrr
We often put in a lot of effort and creativity to do things that ultimately lead to nothing of value or meaning.

Crash on the floor, catch the zzz's
Sometimes the partying and excessive drinking or drug use lead to unavoidable crashes or blackouts.

Popping the polar opposite to the NZT
Taking a drug that has the opposite effect of a fictional, brain-enhancing drug from the movie Limitless.

Hip hop and the propaganda say they name brand
The hip hop industry and its message often focus on flashy, designer brands and material possessions.

But I done seen how the Xan did my main man
I've seen firsthand the negative effects of taking the prescription drug Xanax on someone I care about.

The nights we won't remember
The partying and excessive drinking or drug use lead to blackouts and memory loss.

Are the nights we won't remember
These nights are often regretful and can have negative consequences on our lives.

I'll be gone 'till November
I'll be away or unavailable until November, perhaps to take a break from the party scene or get sober.

All my city calls me Simba
My city, perhaps due to my status or reputation, has given me the nickname Simba, like the lion in The Lion King.

Dreams are made for cages, nigga
My dreams and goals often feel caged or limited, as if I can't truly achieve them.

Lions are for real, nigga
Lions, as opposed to the caged dreams, are real and can be powerful and strong.

Dying is for real, niggas dying off of pills, nigga
The consequences of excessive prescription drug use can be deadly, and many people have died as a result.

Friday's are for chill and I escaped the treachery
Fridays should be for relaxing and taking a break, and I've managed to stay away from the dangers of excessive drinking or drug use.

I just had to rest in peace the recipe
I had to let go of the habits and behaviors that were leading me down a dark path.

The rest of us are praying that the sand will leave a tan
The rest of us are hoping that the consequences of our actions won't be as bad as they seem.

If you're up right now, hope you hear what I'm saying
If you're awake and reading this, I hope you understand the importance of taking care of yourself and avoiding harmful behaviors.

Do you get lonely?
Do you ever feel lonely or misunderstood?

Sure I get lonely some nights
I too experience feelings of loneliness and isolation at times.

When the angels on my shoulder
When I feel the pressure to do what's right or make better choices.

Slump my head
I feel the weight of the world and my problems bearing down on me.

I'm stuck here with the vultures
I feel like I'm stuck in a bad situation or environment, surrounded by people who are only out for themselves.

Hissing and circling
These people are constantly scheming and plotting, trying to take advantage of others.

You didn't call me, call me, call me, call me...
I'm feeling neglected or abandoned, like the people I care about aren't there for me the way I need them to be.

Too much, too much (And I drink too much)
I know that I often indulge in excess, whether it be drinking, drugs, or something else.