Luxury and Excess: The Rockstar Life in 'CADILLAC' by Destroy Lonely

Destroy Lonely's song 'CADILLAC' is a vivid portrayal of a life steeped in luxury, excess, and the trappings of success. The lyrics paint a picture of opulence, with references to expensive jewelry ('Two hundred around my neck, I got the Cadillac's on my chest'), lavish lifestyles, and the constant flow of wealth. The Cadillac, a symbol of American luxury, serves as a metaphor for the high life that the artist is living. The diamonds and other symbols of wealth underscore the theme of material success and the status it brings.

The song also delves into the hedonistic aspects of this lifestyle. References to drug use ('I'm pourin' up Wock', can't go in no coffin') and casual relationships ('she rockin' my chain, she givin' me head') highlight a life of indulgence and immediate gratification. The artist's mention of 'poppin' my shit like I'm 'posed to' suggests a sense of entitlement and living up to the expectations of a rockstar persona. This hedonism is juxtaposed with a sense of control and dominance, as seen in lines like 'I told my niggas like,

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  2. CADILLAC
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  4. SAY THAT
  5. BABY MONEY
  6. NOSTYLIST
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