witchblades – English Lyrics

• By: Lil Peep, Lil Tracy
• Album: CASTLES II

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the raw emotion and unique sound of Lil Peep and Lil Tracy's "Witchblades," a defining track in the emo-rap genre. Delve into the song's creation, lyrical themes, and lasting impact, and discover how its blend of vulnerability and catchy melodies has resonated with listeners worldwide. Learn about the artists' personal struggles and the cultural context that shaped this iconic collaboration.

[English]

MoneyPosse

Ooh, Bi-Big Head on the beat

Switchblades, cocaine

GothBoiClique make a hoe shake

Black fur, black coat

GothBoiClique in the back, hoe

Switchblades, cocaine

GothBoiClique 'til my soul take

Black jeans, half black hoes

GothBoiClique in the castle

In high school I was a loner

I was a reject, I was a poser

Multiple personalities, I'm bipolar

I swear I mean well, I'm still going to hell

Witchcraft, love chants

Whisper in my ear, put me in a trance

Cocaine all night long

When I die bury with all my ice on

Witchcraft, love chants

Whisper in my ear, put me in a trance

Cocaine all night long

When I die bury with all my ice on

When I die, bury me with all my ice on

When I die, bury me without the lights on

Lights off, nightlights

Clothes off, baby, I got good white

When I die, bury me with all my ice on

When I die, bury me without the lights on

Lights off, nightlights

Clothes off baby I got good white

Clothes off baby I got good white

Tell me a secret, and I'll tell one of mines

I just wanna talk, I don't wanna fight

Ask me if I'm alright, do you want me to lie?

Switchblades, cocaine

GothBoiClique make a hoe shake

Black fur, black coat

GothBoiClique in the back hoe

Switchblades, cocaine

GothBoiClique 'til my soul take

Black jeans, half black hoes

GothBoiClique in the castle

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cocaine /ˈkoʊ.keɪn/ C1	noun - a powerful stimulant drug
switchblade /ˈswɪtʃ.bleɪd/ C1	noun - a folding knife with a spring‑loaded blade
gothboiclique /ɡɒθˈbɔɪ ˈkliːk/ C2	noun - name of a rap collective
black /blæk/ A1	adjective - the darkest color
hoe /hoʊ/ B2	noun - a gardening tool for digging noun (slang) - a prostitute
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual part of a person
witchcraft /ˈwɪtʃ.kræft/ C1	noun - the practice of magic
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for
chant /tʃænt/ B1	noun - a repeated rhythmic vocal piece verb - to sing or speak repeatedly in a rhythmic way
whisper /ˈwɪs.pɚ/ B1	verb - to speak very softly noun - a soft spoken sound
trance /træns/ B2	noun - a state of deep focus or hypnosis
ice /aɪs/ B1	noun (frozen water) - frozen water noun (slang for diamonds) - diamonds (jewelry)
lights /laɪts/ A1	noun (plural) - sources of illumination
clothes /kloʊðz/ A1	noun (plural) - garments worn on the body
baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A1	noun - an infant; also a term of endearment
secret /ˈsiː.krət/ A2	noun - something hidden or unknown adjective - hidden, not known by others
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to engage in combat or struggle noun - a violent confrontation
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - to tell a falsehood noun - a false statement

Key Grammar Structures

• I was a reject, I was a poser

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The verbs 'was' and 'was' are in the past simple tense, indicating completed actions in the past. Here, it describes the speaker's past identity.

• I swear I mean well, I'm still going to hell

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm still going' uses the present continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action. It contrasts with the speaker's intention, creating a sense of inevitability.

• Whisper in my ear, put me in a trance

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The verbs 'whisper' and 'put' are in the imperative mood, used to give commands or make requests. Here, it expresses a desire or instruction.

• When I die, bury me with all my ice on

  ➔ Future simple tense with 'will' omitted

  ➔ The sentence uses the future simple tense without 'will', which is common in spoken English for requests or instructions about the future. It expresses a wish for what should happen after death.

• Clothes off, baby, I got good white

  ➔ Imperative mood and slang usage

  ➔ The phrase 'clothes off' is in the imperative mood, giving a direct command. 'Good white' is slang, likely referring to high-quality cocaine, showcasing informal language use.

• Tell me a secret, and I'll tell one of mines

  ➔ Conditional sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ This is a Type 1 conditional sentence, using 'if' in the present and 'will' in the future. It expresses a likely result if a certain condition is met.