Already Dead

Juice WRLD's 'Already Dead' is a poignant reflection of the artist's inner turmoil and struggles with mental health and addiction. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels overwhelmed by the demons of their past, to the point where they feel emotionally numb or 'dead.' The repeated line 'I've been dead for years' suggests a long-term battle with these issues, where the artist feels as though he's lost a part of himself or his humanity due to the ongoing struggle.

The song also touches on themes of isolation and loneliness, as seen in lines like 'Have you ever been so alone that nobody's house feels like home?' Juice WRLD expresses the deep sense of alienation that can accompany depression and substance abuse. The references to 'taking medicine again' and mixing alcohol with prescription drugs highlight the self-medication aspect of addiction, where substances are used to cope with emotional pain. The mention of trying to 'pray again' and 'wash away my sins' indicates a desire for redemption and escape from the cycle of addiction, but there's a resignation that he's 'friends with the drugs again.'

The song's chorus, with its stark imagery of 'nightmares on the cellphone, late-night calls,' conveys the constant presence of anxiety and fear in the artist's life. The metaphor of life as a 'soap opera' with 'straight downfalls' suggests a dramatic, tumultuous existence that the public might watch but not fully understand. 'Already Dead' is a raw and honest account of Juice WRLD's battles, and it resonates with listeners who have faced similar struggles, offering a sense of solidarity in the face of such personal demons.