Travis Scott’s song “Drugs You Should Try It” from his 2014 mixtape Days Before Rodeo explores a complex mix of emotions, focusing on the themes of love, loss, and escapism. The song’s lyrics offer a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the artist’s psyche, delving into the highs and lows of relationships and the allure of substances as a coping mechanism.
The opening lines, “I try it if it feels right, This feels nice, I’ve been down and lost for days,” set the tone for the song, reflecting a sense of searching for relief amidst turmoil. Scott’s lyrics suggest that the temporary escape provided by drugs offers a fleeting sense of comfort in an otherwise chaotic life. This theme of seeking solace through substances is further highlighted in the chorus, where he sings, “When the day gets better, the night gets nighter, I always feel this way.” Here, Scott juxtaposes the fleeting peace of day with the deeper intensity of night, hinting at the cyclical nature of his emotional struggles.
The song also touches on the complexities of love and relationships. Lines like “I fell in love, fell outta love, we both had options” and “I wish you had a clone” reflect the impermanence of romantic connections in his life. The mention of playing drums and rolling drugs symbolizes the way Scott blends music and hedonism to navigate these relationships, creating a soundtrack to his highs and lows.
In “Drugs You Should Try It,” Travis Scott paints a vivid picture of a life filled with emotional extremes, where drugs and love intertwine in a dance of temporary relief and inevitable heartache. The song captures the feeling of being lost yet somehow finding solace in the chaos, making it a poignant reflection of Scott’s personal journey during that period of his life.
