High Again (Withdrawals)

Juice WRLD's 'High Again (Withdrawals)' delves deep into the artist's internal battles with addiction, mental health, and the desire to escape reality. The song's repetitive chorus, 'All I wanna do is get high with my friends,' underscores a longing for camaraderie and a temporary reprieve from life's hardships. This desire for escape is juxtaposed with the stark reality of potential consequences, as Juice WRLD acknowledges the possibility of dying in the process. The lyrics reflect a young man from a challenging background ('Just a kid from the projects') who feels destined to sin in a world full of darkness.

The song's verses reveal a more complex narrative, where Juice WRLD grapples with the elasticity of the present and the stretching of truth. The metaphor of the 'devil on my shoulder' symbolizes the constant temptation and struggle with substance abuse. The blue pills mentioned in the lyrics are a direct reference to prescription drugs, which Juice WRLD feels he needs to cope with his reality. This internal conflict is further highlighted by the line, 'Things ain't going exactly as planned,' indicating a sense of disillusionment and the unpredictability of life.

Juice WRLD's candid admission of making mistakes and experiencing withdrawals ('Cold sweats, stomach fucked up') paints a vivid picture of the physical and emotional toll of addiction. Despite these struggles, there is a glimmer of resilience as he asserts, 'Even when I lose, lil' nigga, I win.' The song ends on a poignant note, with Juice WRLD expressing frustration at not getting 'a chance to get high again,' a haunting reminder of the cyclical nature of addiction and the constant battle to find peace. The raw honesty and vulnerability in 'High Again (Withdrawals)' offer a powerful insight into the artist's life and the broader issues of addiction and mental health.