These songs are the definition of “are you really hearing him though?” 🧐 On first listen, you probably thought these songs were a fun vibe… then you read the lyrics and realize what they’re actually saying 😳 This kind of juxtaposition can be heard in chart-topping bangers like OutKast’s “Hey Ya,” where André 3000 hides heartbreak behind a catchy and upbeat hook. Same thing with Kendrick Lamar’s desperate “Swimming Pools,” Future’s self-destructive “Codeine Crazy,” Kid Cudi’s infectious “Soundtrack 2 My Life,” and Lil Uzi Vert’s numbing “XO Tour Llif3” — songs which are all often confused for flexes or party anthems. Songs like Mac Miller’s “Angel Dust,” Earl Sweatshirt’s “Chum,” LUCKI’s “Peach Dream” and JID’s “Workin Out” might all sound mellow on the surface, but the lyrics hit hard. Fakemink and Davidthetragic might be both new names to you, but they understood how to use that same contrast on “Music and Me” and “script” which I strongly recommend tapping in with 🤝 What are ...