He released his debut album, 17, on August 25, 2017. Onfroy rose to fame with the release of his song "Look at Me". Well known for his "depressing, and at times devastating" music that brought attention to mental health, Onfroy employed styles and techniques that were unconventional in hip hop during his career, such as distortion and heavy guitar-backed instrumentals drawing inspiration from third-wave emo. He was a popular figure in SoundCloud rap, a trap scene that takes elements of lo-fi music and harsh 808s. He began writing music after being released from a juvenile detention center and released his first song on SoundCloud in June 2013, titled "News/Flock", though Onfroy quickly removed "News/Flock" from his discography and SoundCloud account. Promotion of drug use as a means to deal with insomnia or painĬhampagne, which is often associated with luxury, is used alongside nightmares, recounting events that are unpleasant and haunting.Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy † (Janu– June 18, 2018), known professionally as XXXTentacion (/ˌɛksˌɛksˌɛksˌtɛntəsˈjɒn/), was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician and digital influencer.īorn in Plantation, Florida, Onfroy spent most of his childhood in Lauderhill. Referencing the use of drugs and alcohol for clarity and escapism The life I lead is like a story of make-believe filled with good and bad experiences
The use of substances to cope with life's challenges is a common theme in Lil Peep's music, and this song is no exception. Overall, the lyrics to Dreams and Nightmares seem to express a desire for escape and a better life, but also acknowledge the struggles and difficulties of the present.
The line "Need you by my side, baby, you help me sleep well" seems to indicate that the singer is looking for comfort and support from a significant other. It seems that the singer is aware of their flaws and is struggling to come to terms with them. The singer talks about their best friends and how they swear that they are a good guy, but also mentions that they have a "bad side". The lyrics also touch on themes of friendship and love. The line "Sippin' on this potion, hope it make me see clear" seems to indicate that the singer is trying to gain a new perspective on their life and the world around them. The singer speaks of a desire for a fairy tale, but it seems that their current reality is more akin to a nightmare. The singer seems to be looking for a way to escape the harsh reality of life and is turning to substances such as pills and champagne to help them cope. These lyrics to Lil Peep Teddy's song Dreams and Nightmares seem to express both the desire for a fairytale ending and the reality of facing nightmares. Sippin' on this potion, hope it make me see clearīaby, fifth pocket pills help me sleep well (Yeah) it's my fairytale, dreams and nightmares (yeah) 'Cause, baby, fifth pocket pills help me sleep well Thinkin' 'bout her love lately helps me, get me high Pour a four in the cup, help me catch a vibe Need you by my side, baby, you help me sleep well 'Cause fifth pocket pills help me sleep well Told mama gotta fix these problems, please, I just need help (yeah) Sippin' on this potion, hope it make me see clear (yeah)īaby, fifth pocket pills help me sleep well (yeah, yeah)Ĭhampagne, nightmares, they recount (yeah)
Sippin' on this potion, hope it make me see clear (see clear)īaby, fifth pocket pills help me sleep well (sleep well) It's my fairytale, dreams and nightmares (yeah) My best friends know that I can't lie (yeah)
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