![]() ![]() I am always under the influence of drugs or alcohol I am naturally talented when I am under the influence I am willing to do anything and I can handle anythingĪlcohol is what keeps me going and functioning Whenever my song is played, I will take another drink I am a successful and rising artist under the label XO If you have the money or social status, I will treat you well People want me to attend their nightclub because I am popular I don't pay for my expensive alcohol, it's all given to me for free I smoke weed continually through the day and add it to my champagne I show up other people in terms of success or wealth I use substances to escape emotional or physical pain I find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention to other things Out of all the people around, you are the one I pay attention to You are willing to do anything for attention or affection There are a lot of women who don't like you The song is a cautionary tale that shows the dangers of relying on drugs to sustain fame and fortune. Montana's repeated assertion that he is "gifted when faded" indicates a belief that he needs drugs to be able to create his best music. The song is a critique of the music industry and consumer culture that thrives on celebrity addiction and addiction to pleasure. He likens himself to famous athletes and musicians who excelled in their last moments before retiring or passing away, suggesting that he is at the peak of his career and that he is living life to the fullest.ĭespite the surface-level message of indulging in excess and forgetting one's troubles, "Gifted" reflects a deeper and darker side of addiction and the cost of fame. Montana asserts that he is blessed with certain skills that only come out when he is high. He talks about the freedom that money brings - he smokes loud and drinks champagne mixed with drugs all day. He mentions that people only love him when he is high, indicating that his fame and success are dependent on his addiction. Montana expresses that he is numb and needs to be high in order to feel loved, suggesting that he struggles with addiction. The lyrics of French Montana's song "Gifted" describe a luxurious lifestyle on a surface level but delve into deeper themes of love, fame, and addiction. You can call me Hugh Hefner on his last fling This that Jimi Hendrix on his last string This that Whitney Houston on her last track This that Wayne Gretzky on his last scratch I tighten you up, them coroners will button you up Now I'm french kissing your bitch in ParisĬome and find me di Giannis that's from '92Ĭome and find me now, I got an army with me now ![]() Hawk vision, LA heels right on Huff Terrace Niggas hated all the time, it's a dirty game I be gifted when I'm faded, faded all the time 'Cause I'm down for whatever I can always keep it upĪll I need is some liquor just to keep a nigga up 'Cause they want me, they want me in their clubīut if you got the numbers I'll be glad to show you loveĮvery time they play my song I'ma fill another cup I be rolling all day, mix it in the champagneĪnd these bottles all free, not a single drink paid There ain't nothing wrong with groupie love heels right on Huff Terrace Making wishes, now I'm french kissing your bitch in Paris Come and find me. I be gifted when I'm faded Faded all the time Thought they loved me when I made it N-ggas hated all the time It's a dirty game Try to find a bitch Maybe get married That's like pissin' in a freezer Trying to make canaries Hawk vision, L.A. I'm gifted when I'm faded I'm faded all the time Because I know that's when they love me They love me when I'm high When they love me I get money, I get money, I get money When they love me I get money, I get money, I get money All these bitches hate you This is something I know Because you really love to give it up There ain't nothing wrong with groupie love You're the only one I notice It's really hard for me to focus, yeah Cause my body so numb All I do is kill pain All I do is smoke loud Put you n-ggas to shame I be rolling all day Mix it in the champagne And these bottles all free Not a single drink paid Because they want, want me in the club But if you got the numbers I'll be glad to show you love Cause baby, I'm an XO n-gga coming up Every time they play my song I'mma fill another cup Cause I'm down for whatever I can always keep it up All I need is some liquor just to keep a n-gga up (oh yeah) ![]()
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