Imma Lie
VELVETEARS Lyrics
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There's some things no body knows
Either turn up when I go out
Rather just turn down at home
Drugs make me feel less alone
Turn around everyone's gone
Imma always be the bad guy I know it
And imma lie to myself when it goes under my tongue that this is my sobriety
And no one has your back unless your on your death bed
Baby don't you cry to me
Imma lie to the world and say I aint been poppin for anxiety
Tell me how I'm supposed to stop
Filling up all of these cups
When i wish someone would end this all for me
Tell me how I'm supposed to stop
Takin pills til I throw up
When I think about what I have seen
It's back and forth how much I need it
Yeah my drugs are so conceited
They convince me that I'm nothing without them
How many times can I say that it feels good to get off them
Before there's some truth behind it
Imma lie to the world and say I aint been poppin for anxiety
And imma lie to myself when it goes under my tongue that this is my sobriety
And no one has your back unless your on your death bed
Baby don't you cry to me
Imma lie to the world and say I aint been poppin for anxiety
The song "Imma Lie" by VELVETEARS delves into the theme of addiction and the coping mechanisms people resort to when dealing with their inner demons. The first verse hints at the singer's tendency to keep things to herself and the contrast between her social and personal life. While she seems to enjoy the company when she goes out, she would rather just stay at home and avoid the party scene. Drugs are shown to be a means of escapism and a source of comfort for her. She acknowledges that she will always be considered the "bad guy" for her actions.
The chorus displays the singer's self-awareness of her addiction and her choice to deceive others and herself about her struggles. She admits lying to the world and pretending that her drug use is not out of anxiety. The lies she tells herself about the pills being her sobriety and a way to manage her anxiety are her means of justifying her actions. The line "no one has your back unless you're on your death bed" suggests that people often overlook addiction until it becomes a life-threatening issue. The singer's plea to not cry to her implies the burden she feels in keeping her secrets and the fear of being exposed.
The second verse highlights the struggle of wanting to stop the addiction but being unable to. The singer wishes someone would end it all for her, which shows the desperation she feels. The mention of throwing up after taking pills emphasizes the negative consequences of addiction. The line "how many times can I say that it feels good to get off them before there's some truth behind it" reflects the sentiment that addiction is a cycle of relapse and recovery, and the fear of falling back into it.
Overall, "Imma Lie" uses powerful lyrics to portray the theme of addiction and the impact it has on individuals. The song associates drug use as a way of coping with anxiety, but it is important to note that this is not a healthy or sustainable solution. Seeking professional help and support is crucial in dealing with addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
I been keeping it real low
I have been hiding my true feelings from others
There's some things nobody knows
There are certain things about myself that nobody is aware of
Either turn up when I go out
I either party really hard when I go out or I stay home
Rather just turn down at home
I prefer to relax and take it easy when I'm at home
Drugs make me feel less alone
I use drugs to cope with my loneliness
Turn around everyone's gone
When I rely on drugs, I often end up feeling isolated
Imma always be the bad guy I know it
I accept that people see me as the 'bad guy' due to my drug use
Imma lie to the world and say I aint been poppin for anxiety
I will deceive others and deny that I use drugs to cope with my anxiety
And imma lie to myself when it goes under my tongue that this is my sobriety
I will even deceive myself and pretend that taking drugs is a form of sobriety
And no one has your back unless your on your death bed
People only care about you when you are near death
Baby don't you cry to me
I cannot be relied upon to console someone in pain
Tell me how I'm supposed to stop
I am struggling to quit my drug addiction
Filling up all of these cups
I am constantly drinking and using drugs
When I wish someone would end this all for me
I wish someone could help me overcome my addiction
Takin pills til I throw up
I am taking so many pills that I often end up vomiting
When I think about what I have seen
My past experiences and traumas fuel my drug addiction
It's back and forth how much I need it
I am constantly torn between wanting to quit drugs and needing them to cope
Yeah my drugs are so conceited
My addiction has taken on a personality of its own, overpowering my thoughts and decisions
They convince me that I'm nothing without them
My addiction makes me believe that I am worthless without drugs
How many times can I say that it feels good to get off them
I have tried to quit drugs many times, but always end up going back to them
Before there's some truth behind it
I am afraid that eventually, I will no longer be able to quit and my addiction will consume me
Imma lie to the world and say I aint been poppin for anxiety
I will continue to deceive others about my drug use to avoid judgment and criticism
Writer(s): Hanna Wood
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