Red Wine

Rae Sremmurd's song 'Red Wine' delves into the complexities of modern relationships, juxtaposed with the hedonistic lifestyle often associated with fame and success. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love affair that is both intoxicating and tumultuous. The opening lines, 'Don't you run away (hol' up) / I caught you on a wave (yeah),' suggest a sense of urgency and a desire to hold onto a fleeting moment. This sets the tone for a relationship that is constantly in flux, much like the waves mentioned in the lyrics.

The recurring mention of alcohol, specifically red wine, serves as a metaphor for the highs and lows of the relationship. The line 'I'm just too lit for white wine (yeah) / Yeah, yeah, yeah / Good girl (hey) / I'll see you in the daytime / I'm just too lit for red wine (lit)' highlights the artist's state of mind, where the intensity of his lifestyle makes it difficult to engage in a more subdued, traditional form of romance. The choice of red wine, often associated with passion and depth, contrasts with white wine, which is generally seen as lighter and more casual. This contrast underscores the artist's internal conflict and the chaotic nature of his love life.

The song also touches on themes of escapism and the search for meaning amidst chaos. Lines like 'This good gas has me in a good space / Between the money and the women, I wake up still in a daze' reflect a lifestyle filled with distractions that ultimately leave the artist feeling disoriented. Despite the external trappings of success, there is a yearning for something more substantial and real. The closing lines, 'Enjoy your trip / Just be you and I'll be all that I can be / This love got you borderline crazy / I crashed on your shore, oh / And now let's move forward,' suggest a desire for authenticity and a willingness to move past superficialities in search of genuine connection.