Turn To Smoke

Song Meaning

This track opens with a declaration of a fresh start, a "new sense" and "new love," immediately juxtaposed with the jarring image of "Porsches in the garden." It feels like a sudden, almost surreal elevation, a "new drop" that leaves others disoriented, their "vision" blocked. The narrator poses a challenge: if this dream is truly yours, why halt its pursuit? This sets up a core tension between ambition and stagnation, urging listeners to be mindful of what they commit to. The lyrics then pivot sharply, identifying "devils" in mannerisms and eyes, a clear sign of deceit and malice. The narrator expresses a visceral anger, threatening physical violence until the target's "heart murmur[s]," questioning their authenticity within the "culture" when they "sell murder." This confrontation highlights a conflict between genuine contribution and exploitative opportunism, a theme reinforced by the admonishment to "get up more" and "get out more." A striking element is the narrator's almost fatalistic acceptance of separation: "if I never see you again / I was meant to never see you again." This suggests a hardened perspective, where parting ways with those who waste time or "take lives" is not a loss but a predetermined outcome. The contrast between "fuck niggas waste time" and "bitch niggas take lives" sharpens this distinction between idle detractors and dangerous opportunists, framing the latter as a more severe threat. The voicemail interlude acts as a direct, urgent piece of advice: "Keep your circle tight." It emphasizes unwavering trust in "key people" for "your life, your money, your girl." This communal plea for solidarity and mutual support, ending with "Prosperity" and "Hold each other up," underscores the importance of genuine connection in navigating the treacherous landscape the narrator has just described, offering a final, grounded counterpoint to the earlier chaos and confrontation.