I've Been Waiting (feat. ILoveMakonnen & Fall Out Boy)

Lil Peep's 'I've Been Waiting,' featuring ILoveMakonnen and Fall Out Boy, delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the complex feelings associated with it. The song's lyrics express a deep yearning for someone who seems indifferent or even vain about the protagonist's affection. The repeated line 'I've been waiting' underscores a sense of longing and patience, perhaps for a love that is not reciprocated or for a relationship that is one-sided.

The song also touches on themes of addiction and self-destruction, as the protagonist is 'addicted to the pain' and requests to be 'fucked up' to feel something intense, even if it's harmful. This masochistic craving for emotional intensity suggests a toxic relationship where the pain becomes a twisted form of pleasure. The mention of 'your needle sews my heart' could be a metaphor for the person's ability to mend the protagonist's broken heart, yet the overall tone of the song suggests that this repair is temporary and possibly damaging.

The contradiction in the lyrics 'Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine' captures the internal conflict of wanting to appear strong and unaffected while actually feeling vulnerable and hurt. The song's narrative is a blend of defiance and desperation, as the protagonist insists on their well-being despite the evident emotional struggle. The collaboration between artists of different genres adds layers to the song, with Lil Peep's emo-rap style merging with ILoveMakonnen's hip-hop influence and Fall Out Boy's pop-punk sound to create a unique musical expression of heartache and longing.