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‘Lemonade’ by Internet Money, Gunna, and Don Toliver featuring NAV offers a glimpse into the lavish and hedonistic lifestyle associated with rockstar fame, affluence, and the perils that accompany it. The song juxtaposes the highs of success and wealth with references to drug use and the emotional numbness that can result from such a life. It expresses the paradox of having everything material yet dealing with the inner turmoil and alienation that fame can bring.
The emotional journey of 'Lemonade' begins with an opulent display of wealth and carefree living, as seen through the Pre-Chorus and Chorus. Don Toliver's words conjure an image of the dreamlike state brought on by drugs and money. The repeated mention of 'Xanny bars' and codeine, alongside the symbol of 'lemonade' which represents iced out jewelry, encapsulates the superficial high and pleasure of luxury that the artists are experiencing.
NAV brings a different perspective to the emotional canvas as he refers to his past struggles with trust and his ascension to wealth. With 'All this money, when I grew up, I had nothing,' he contrasts his current state of financial abundance with his humble beginnings, hinting at the difficulty of navigating success when surrounded by envy and deceit. He suggests that despite the external glitter, the journey is fraught with emotional hurdles, such as betrayal and the stress of maintaining this extravagant lifestyle.
Gunna contributes to the song with the harsh reality and consequences of substance abuse and the continuous quest for inner peace through external means. The line 'sippin Wock' points to a reliance on intoxicants to numb the pain and cope with life’s stressors. His verse explores themes of loyalty and resilience amidst the chaos of fame, revealing a longing for something more substantial than money and deceptively sweet 'lemonade'.
Throughout the song, the term 'lemonade' is a metaphorical construct that tangibly represents the artists' accomplishments and accessories of wealth, but figuratively it hints at the coldness and potential bitterness that lies beneath the sweetness. The tune ends on the same summarizing note as it started, with a reminder of the artificial highs and perceived happiness that come at a cost, leaving a lingering question of true fulfillment in the listeners' hearts.
"Xanny bars, suicide door, brand new bag"
This line paints a picture of both luxury items like 'suicide doors' (a type of car door hinged at the rear) and 'brand new bag' (splurge of wealth), while also alluding to substance use with 'Xanny bars' (Xanax pills).
"I'm a rockstar, play guitars (Yeah), sippin' Wock', hey (Hey)"
Gunna compares himself to a rockstar living a wild lifestyle, referencing 'Wock' which is a slang term for Wockhardt cough syrup, commonly abused to make 'lean'.
"Off the juice (Juice), codeine got me trippin' (Juice)"
Don Toliver suggests being under the influence of 'juice' or codeine, a narcotic substance, implying the disorienting effects of drugs.
"Ice (Ice), lemonade, my neck was drippin'"
Here, 'ice' refers to expensive, diamond-encrusted jewelry which symbolizes wealth and success, while 'lemonade' can hint at both the luxury of iced-out jewelry and the illusory sweet life of fame.
