Pick Me Up (feat. Anna of the North)

G-Eazy's song 'Pick Me Up (feat. Anna of the North)' delves into the tumultuous world of substance abuse and the fleeting highs it brings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a life filled with drugs, alcohol, and the temporary euphoria they provide. The opening lines, 'Cocaine clouds, eyelids peeled / Thirty thousand feet, up's how it feels,' immediately set the tone for a narrative that oscillates between the highs of drug use and the inevitable lows that follow. The imagery of 'Hollywood castles, the hills' juxtaposed with 'synthesize capsules and pills' highlights the glamorous yet destructive lifestyle that G-Eazy is portraying.

The chorus, sung by Anna of the North, serves as a haunting reminder of the addictive nature of these vices. 'Cause baby once you pick me up, you can't pull me down' encapsulates the idea that once someone succumbs to these temptations, it's incredibly challenging to break free. This line underscores the song's central theme: the inescapable grip of addiction. G-Eazy's verses further explore this theme, revealing a personal struggle with dependency. Lines like 'My personality's addicted to it / Pick up a habit and I'm stickin' to it' and 'Drugs'll probably paint a picture, see my vision through it' offer a raw and unfiltered look into his battle with substance abuse.

The song also touches on the consequences of this lifestyle. G-Eazy acknowledges the risks and the toll it takes on his life, yet he seems resigned to his fate. 'I live without consequences / When I play with death, I display talent' suggests a reckless abandon, a willingness to flirt with danger for the sake of the high. The closing lines, 'I hope you make it in Heaven for a half hour / Yeah, before the devil finds out you're dead,' add a somber note, hinting at the ultimate price of this lifestyle. Through 'Pick Me Up,' G-Eazy offers a candid exploration of addiction, capturing both its allure and its devastating impact.