ANXIETY

Album: Boy Meets World

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Credits:

Produced by: Great John.

Writers: Luiz Floriano Bonfa / Johnathan Scott / Tegan Joshua Anthony Chambers / Jaylah Ji Mya Hickmon / Andre Backer De Walter

Lyrics

Anxiety
Keep on trying me
Feel it quietly
Tryna silence me, yeah
Anxiety
Shake it off of me
Somebody’s watching me (Doechii on the beat)
It’s my anxiety
Look, shit got me trippin’
Fightin’ with my demons and my demons is winnin’
I feel like don’t nobody ever feel how I feel
And I ain’t never sober, baby girl, I get high still
She said, “Boy, don’t sip lean and pop pills”
It’s 50 degrees and I can tell that you hot still
But I don’t know what you on
Feels so right to do wrong
Can’t buy love, it don’t come with a coupon
And they’ll never catch it, like a nigga with no arms, uh
Baby, I’m trippin’, my feelings been fryin’ me, uh
I blame it all on anxiety
I had two chops with the sticks like I’m Chinese
Gotta keep it, I know how this life be
They showing real love, that’s unlikely (yeah, anxiety)
Fuck you, I ain’t ask you to like me
Watch for that snake, he might bite me, uh
Watch out for anybody moving spicy
Do what you do, but just do it precisely, uh
They gotta talk to you nicely
Check on your head but it’s nothin’ like Nike
I just hope you ain’t takin’ it lightly (takin’ it lightly)
Anxiety
Keep on trying me
Feel it quietly
Tryna silence me, yeah
Anxiety
Shake it off of me
Somebody’s watching me
It’s my anxiety (prrr)
Feel like I’m stuck in a maze
I just try not to feel too amazed
Stand where I live ’til I lay in a grave
Sleepin’ on me, been up for some days
Like how you gon’ shit where you lay? Uh
You keep the fame, I just wanna get paid
Jacques Cousteau with the wave, uh
Free all my niggas, the Harriet way
Like sometimes I feel like a slave to my feelings
I can’t really even tell you how I’m feelin’
Bugged out, they gon’ say I’m trippin’ when I’m chillin’
Wonder who gon’ hold it down until it’s finished
This for the record, no Guinness, uh
You must be drunk if you think I won’t drill ’em
Praying but they know you sinnin’, uh (yeah, anxiety)
You gotta lose a lot before the winnin’
And most of the time I be stuck in my mind
Made mistakes, ain’t no way to rewind
But fuck it, we get over shit over time
It’s all love ’til you get outta line like
You knew one day you would shine, uh
You knew one day you would read through the lines
If they fuckin’ with’ you, it’s fine, uh
You just make sure you get back like a spine, uh
Anxiety
Keep on trying me
Feel it quietly
Tryna silence me, yeah
Anxiety
Shake it off of me
Somebody’s watching me
It’s my anxiety (prrr)
Somebody’s watching me
It’s my anxiety (prrr)

Lyrics Insight

Background & Inspiration

“ANXIETY” is a collaboration between American rapper Sleepy Hallow and rapper-singer Doechii, released on September 15, 2023, as part of Sleepy Hallow’s second studio album, Boy Meets World.

The track delves into themes of mental health, with Sleepy Hallow candidly discussing his struggles with anxiety and personal demons, while also critiquing the pressures of fame.

“ANXIETY” stands out for its raw portrayal of mental health struggles, bolstered by the innovative sampling of Doechii’s earlier work, creating a layered and resonant track that connects with listeners on multiple levels.

Interpretation & Fan Theories

“ANXIETY” is a deeply introspective track that explores the weight of mental health struggles, fame, and personal demons. Sleepy Hallow delivers raw, emotionally charged lyrics, reflecting on his experiences with anxiety, paranoia, and the pressures of success. His verses often highlight the isolation and internal battles that come with his lifestyle, reinforcing the idea that even external success doesn’t necessarily equate to inner peace.

, ANXIETY isn’t just a song about mental struggles; it’s an open diary entry, giving listeners a glimpse into the mind of someone grappling with their thoughts while navigating fame and life’s uncertainties.