Daemons
XXXTENTACION feat. Joey Bada$$ Kemba Lyrics

Cocaine, cocaine
Repetition of the term cocaine, possibly to highlight themes of addiction and abuse throughout the song.

Two shots for me and fucking Jesus himself
A reference to drug use and blasphemy, potentially suggesting a disregard for religious beliefs.

Who the fuck signed the petition giving Jesus the belt?
A rhetorical question that challenges the idea of punishment and authority in religion.

Tie it around his neck and get to fucking buckling up
A violent and aggressive statement, potentially directed towards Jesus or authority figures more generally.

For every moment I counted on him, I'm fucking him up
An expression of resentment towards religion or an individual who was expected to provide support or guidance.

Torture victims are due to scriptures, it's written as such
A commentary on the relationship between religious teachings and violence or oppression.

So every moment my uncle suffered was planned in the cut
A personal example of the pain and trauma that can be caused by religious beliefs or practices.

Cut his tongue out and hammered fucking nails in his skull
A graphic and disturbing image, potentially suggesting a desire for revenge or justice for the artist's suffering.

Couldn't see what Jesus planned, my vision is dull, and so
A statement that suggests frustration with religious teachings or beliefs that may have failed to bring clarity or guidance.

If there's a fucking, I wanna slit his fucking throat
An expression of anger and defiance towards a religious figure or authority more generally.

And feed his organs to the children
A violent and disturbing statement that may be intended to provoke shock or horror.

And, shower solutions to the black and the white
An ambiguous statement that may suggest a desire for reconciliation or a critique of efforts to address racial divides.

And, endless indulgence to the youth in the night
A statement that may suggest a desire for pleasure or escape.

Cold scripture, we're all used to me causing a ruck
A statement that suggests a willingness to cause disruption or chaos, potentially in reaction to religious beliefs or societal norms.

Drowning women and many children and pillaging trust
A violent and disturbing image, potentially meant to provoke emotion or shock in the listener.

Just a man who murdered many in sake of himself
A statement that suggests a criticism of individuals who prioritize their own interests or desires over the well-being of others.

He just replaced you, you are just a book on his shelf
A statement that suggests a critique of organized religion or a specific authority figure, potentially meant to evoke feelings of disillusionment or betrayal.

Slow dancing with the devil and in a burnin' room
An image of darkness, danger, and temptation, potentially suggesting a struggle with addiction or mental health issues.

Two steppin' ahead, until they lock me in a tomb
A reference to death or feelings of confinement and isolation.

Been doomed since they pulled us out the womb
A statement that suggests a sense of predestination or lack of control over one's own fate.

Satan preyin' on me, she be throwin' souls inside the wombs
A reference to dark or negative thoughts or influences that may be affecting the artist's mental health or well-being.

Life shoulda eat you up, spit you out, beat you up
A statement that frames life as a challenging or difficult experience, potentially meant to evoke feelings of resilience or strength in the face of adversity.

But bitch, the third eye stay open, don't think I blink enough
A statement that suggests a heightened awareness or perception, potentially in reference to spirituality or mental health.

Baby, I see too much, baby, I can't call it
A statement that may suggest a sense of confusion or uncertainty about the artist's own experiences or mental state.

I need my soul in these bars like a alcoholic
A reference to the use of music or artistic expression as a means of coping or escape.

I can't trust nobody, I put that on my mind, soul, and my whole body
A statement that suggests a lack of trust or suspicion towards others.

I see demons and there's nothin' they don't know 'bout me
A reference to psychological or mental health issues that may be causing the singer to see or experience disturbing thoughts or images.

No matter how much I try to hide, they gon' find me
A statement that suggests a sense of inevitability or inescapability with regard to the artist's struggles or challenges.

So now I never run from it, 'cause I come from it
A statement that may suggest a sense of acceptance or ownership of one's own struggles or experiences.

I never lied, I resides in the Beast's stomach
A metaphorical statement that may suggest a sense of being consumed or trapped by one's own struggles or mental state.

I look the Devil in the eyes, I could see she bluffin'
A statement that suggests a sense of defiance or strength in the face of temptation or negative influences.

I pull her red dress to the side, tell her keep cummin', keep cummin'
A graphic statement that may suggest a willingness to indulge in temptation or desire despite potential consequences or negative outcomes.

I just found out family and enemies could be different
A statement that suggests a realization or epiphany about the nature of relationships and trust.

I was steppin' over syringes that's in my kitchen
An image of addiction or drug use that may be affecting the artist's home life or environment.

After mama died, I couldn't go to the bathroom
A statement that suggests a sense of loss and grief following the death of the singer's mother.

Without gettin' some second-hand heroin high while I'm pissin'
A disturbing and graphic image that may suggest the pervasive nature of addiction or substance abuse in the artist's life.

This is just me paintin' a picture of what I live with
A statement that suggests a desire to express or share the singer's own experiences or struggles through music or art.

What you know about comin' home to your shit missin'?
A statement that evokes feelings of vulnerability or victimization, potentially related to poverty or other social issues.

And findin' out the niggas that helped you look for it had did it?
A statement that suggests a lack of trust or disappointment in others, potentially related to the theme of betrayal or disillusionment present throughout the song.

These niggas took methamphetamine, ketamine, edibles, and a bean
A reference to drug use, potentially suggesting an environment or lifestyle in which substance abuse is common or pervasive.

Niggas stole my denim jeans, Den of Thieves DVDs, literally anything
A statement that highlights the theme of theft or victimization present throughout the song, potentially related to poverty or other social issues.

Food I bought anything from the vending machine
A statement that suggests a lack of access or resources, potentially related to poverty or other social issues.

Credit card crack any door, like janitor keys
A statement that suggests a willingness or ability to engage in criminal behavior, potentially related to issues of poverty or desperation.

Niggas even took credit for the man I would be
A statement that suggests a sense of disappointment or betrayal in others, potentially related to the theme of trust and betrayal that runs throughout the song.

And if I let him, he would probably take twenty percent, managing fee
A statement that suggests a sense of distrust or suspicion towards individuals who may seek to take advantage of the artist or their work.

I'm so scared of my genes, I considered celibacy
A statement that suggests fear or anxiety related to the artist's own genetics or potential for addiction or other negative outcomes.

Afraid I would ruin my seeds, like Adam and Eve
A reference to biblical stories that may suggest a fear of causing harm or damage to one's offspring.

I got blood on the fuckin' leaves of my family tree
A metaphorical statement that suggests a sense of shame or guilt related to the artist's own family or upbringing.

Just give me one damn minute, this shit is hard for me
A statement that suggests a sense of vulnerability or emotional struggle on the part of the singer.

I lost my whole damn mama, I lost a part of me
A statement that emphasizes the theme of loss and grief that is present throughout the song.

She lost her whole damn life from systems of poverty
A statement that suggests a critique of social or economic structures that may perpetuate poverty or other issues.

Grew up with Crown fried chicken cloggin' my arteries
A statement that invokes a sense of nostalgia or familiarity with a particular food or experience, potentially related to themes of poverty or lack of resources.

Increase in robberies, police and bullets that I bob and weave
A statement that highlights the theme of violence and aggression that runs throughout the song, potentially related to issues of poverty or social injustice.

It was nonstop for me, no one is stoppin' me
A statement that suggests a sense of resilience or determination in the face of challenges or obstacles.

Either fulfill myself or be a self-fulfilling' prophecy
A statement that suggests a sense of agency or control over one's own life and future.

This just how I introduce myself poroperly
A statement that suggests a sense of confidence or pride in the artist's own identity or work as an artist.

Kemba
A reference to the artist who is featured on the song, potentially meant to signal a change in tone or perspective in the lyrics that follow.