Putrid Pride

In 'Putrid Pride,' $uicideBoy$ delve into the grim realities of life, fame, and the inexorable passage of time. The song opens with Lil Cig's verses, painting a vivid picture of a life marked by excess and success. The imagery of popping pills like cough drops and becoming a multi-millionaire from a laptop underscores the surreal and often hollow nature of their achievements. Despite the material success, there's a lingering connection to their roots, as Lil Cig mentions still being the same boy from Jeffer Street and maintaining a close relationship with darkness, symbolized by the Devil. This duality of success and inner turmoil sets the stage for the song's deeper themes.

The chorus, shared by both Lil Cig and 40 Blunts, serves as a haunting reminder of mortality. The repetition of 'As the years go by, another day closer to death' emphasizes the relentless march of time, urging listeners to confront their own mortality. This existential dread is further amplified by the ticking clock motif, which symbolizes the constant pressure to make the most of the limited time we have. The urgency in their voices suggests a race against time, a struggle to find meaning before it's too late.

40 Blunts' verse takes a more introspective turn, reflecting on missed opportunities and the disillusionment that comes with age. The lines 'All the things that you were gonna do, you never did 'em' and 'The same heroes you once had have been reduced to a toy' speak to the inevitable decay of dreams and ideals. The verse also touches on the destructive nature of drug use, which starts as a form of escapism but eventually becomes a problem. The song concludes with a bleak outlook on life, where the passage of time brings more decay and disillusionment than growth or fulfillment. 'Putrid Pride' is a stark exploration of the dark side of fame, the passage of time, and the existential dread that accompanies it.