Downtown

Lil Peep's song 'Downtown' delves into the duality of fame and the lifestyle that comes with it. The repetitive chorus, 'Everybody wanna ride around town with me, making money ride around downtown with Peep,' highlights the allure of success and the desire of others to be associated with it. This line reflects the superficial relationships that often surround fame, where people are drawn to the artist not for who they are, but for the status and wealth they represent.

In the verses, Lil Peep paints a vivid picture of his life, filled with both indulgence and a sense of emptiness. The imagery of 'smoking on thrax' and 'making money back' suggests a life of excess and materialism. However, there's an underlying sense of isolation and longing for genuine connection. The lines 'Can I have some cash please? You don't gotta ask' and 'Fuck me in the backseat baby make it last' reveal a transactional nature to his relationships, where intimacy and affection are fleeting and often tied to his wealth.

The references to 'free Max B, free Gucci' indicate Lil Peep's connection to the broader hip-hop community and its struggles. Max B and Gucci Mane are both artists who have faced legal issues, and by shouting them out, Lil Peep aligns himself with their plight, perhaps hinting at his own feelings of entrapment despite his success. The song's raw and unfiltered lyrics, combined with its melancholic tone, offer a glimpse into the darker side of fame, where the pursuit of money and status often leads to a sense of isolation and a longing for something more meaningful.