Introduction
In the landscape of modern hip-hop, few songs have resonated as deeply as Lace It, a posthumous release by Juice WRLD featuring Eminem and produced by Benny Blanco.
This track, which is the expected lead single from Juice WRLD’s final album The Party Never Ends, is a poignant exploration of substance abuse and its tragic consequences in the music industry.
The Genesis of Lace It
The journey of Lace It began with its unexpected reveal on December 7, 2023, when its cover art leaked online. Juice WRLD’s co-manager, Lil Bibby, addressed the leak with a hint of sarcasm, trying to divert attention from the then-unreleased track.
The song’s release faced hurdles, initially getting rejected by the legal team, but perseverance paid off.
On December 15, 2023, Lil Bibby shared the official cover art and subtly announced the imminent release, expressing his efforts with “200 phone calls to get this song to y’all!!”
The Collaborative Genius Behind the Track
Lace It marks a significant collaboration in the music world. Juice WRLD and Eminem had previously worked together on the hit Godzilla in January 2020, showcasing their powerful synergy.
This track also represents the second collaboration between Eminem and Benny Blanco, following the song Kill for You featuring Skylar Grey, which was released in September 2016.
Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Eminem, and Happy Perez are credited with the song’s production, weaving a complex tapestry of sound that perfectly complements the artists’ vocals.
Lyrics: A Reflection of Pain and Reality
The lyrics of Lace It are a raw and unfiltered look into the struggles with addiction.
Juice WRLD’s verses paint a vivid picture of his internal battles, using metaphors like being in his “own Matrix” and “purple rainin'” to describe his experiences with codeine.
Eminem’s verse adds a layer of introspection and warning, referencing the untimely deaths of artists like Lil Peep, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and others due to substance abuse.
His lines, “I was lucky, my escape was narrow and due / Now think I take it for granted / That I’m still here, synthetic heroin you tried to kill me, then you murdered Jarad, didn’t you?” are particularly haunting, acknowledging his own struggles and paying tribute to Juice WRLD.
The Impact and Legacy of Juice WRLD
Juice WRLD, born Jarad Anthony Higgins, left an indelible mark on the music industry with his unique style and profound lyrics.
His mother, Carmela Wallace, recalls his admiration for Eminem, making this collaboration a poignant realisation of his dreams.
Sadly, Juice WRLD’s life was cut short by a drug-related seizure in December 2019, at the age of 21.
His legacy continues through his music and initiatives like the Live Free 999 Fund, established by his mother to help young people battling anxiety, addiction, and depression.
Conclusion
Lace It is not just a song; it’s a powerful message wrapped in a haunting melody.
It serves as a reminder of the talent we lost in Juice WRLD and the ongoing battle against addiction in the music industry.
As listeners, we are left to ponder the cost of fame and the fragility of life, hoping that the legacy of artists like Juice WRLD will lead to greater awareness and change.
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Juice WRLD, Eminem, and Benny Blanco Lace It Lyrics
Intro: Juice WRLD
Yeah, ayy, mm
Chorus: Juice WRLD
Roll it up, lace it, pop a few to chase it
I’m in my own Matrix, none of this shit makes sense
All these humans basic, don’t got no home trainin’
Codeine by the cases, I’ve been purple rainin’
Roll it up, lace it, pop a few, chase it
I’ve been in the Matrix, none of this shit makes sense
All you humans basic, you ain’t even got home trainin’
Codeine by the cases, I’ve been purple rainin’
Verse 1: Juice WRLD
Stressed out, so I tend to take meds (Take meds)
Thе Devil told me, “Good show, break a lеg” (Break a leg)
All these painkillers like I got a pair of broken legs (Broken legs)
All these Percs I pop, you’d thought I was plannin’ to break my neck
Grindin’ man, I’m hungry for this shit like I ain’t ate yet
You wish that you could have what I could have, you could just say that
If you ain’t my lil’ bitch, then, bitch, them convos, you can save that
These niggas think they invincible ’til they see them bullet holes in they Maybach
Chorus: Juice WRLD & Eminem
Roll it up, lace it, pop a few to chase it
I’m in my own Matrix, none of this shit makes sense
All these humans basic, don’t got no home trainin’
Codeine by the cases, I’ve been purple rainin’
Roll it up, lace it, pop a few, chase it
I’ve been in the Matrix, none of this shit makes sense
All you humans basic, you don’t even got home trainin’
Codeine by the cases (Yeah), I’ve been purple rainin’
Verse 2: Eminem
You pop some ecstasy first, it gets progressively worse
Try your best to reverse unsuccessfully flirtin’ with certain death and revertin’ to your promethazine urge
The fuckin’ devil he lurks, lose your best friend he smirks
Wake up and everything hurts and as you spiral downward listen
I know just how it is when
You start slow then before you notice it now you’re mixin’
Oxy’s without prescription
Cough medicine, valium with ’em but ain’t that how addiction
Sort of works they call it lean ’cause you gravitate and lean towards the perp
The blessing or the curse of fame ’cause now you can afford the syrup
Percocet and Percoden but that ain’t what you meant when you said that you’re in it for the perk’s
Develop a habit out of that
Need a Xanax now to rap
So you pop it before you record a verse
Your buzz wear down
Like a rabbit out a hat
Makes you wanna pull your hair out
Fentanyl, Oxy
Demerol, dem are all what possibly got Shock G, Roxy
Codone and lean is probably what got Lil Peep and ODB
So many who OD be way to young to go see me
I was lucky my escape was narrow and do
Not think I take it for granted that I’m still here synthetic heroin you
Tried to kill methen you murdered Jarad didn’t you
Piece of shit thanks to you now we lost Gangsta Boo and Pimp C, Prince and Michael mixing Nyquil
With prescription Vic’s addiction’s like a fucking vicious cycle
Juice we will forever miss you
To the younger generation I ain’t lecturing you but man just be careful when you
Chorus: Juice WRLD
Roll it up, lace it, pop a few to chase it
I’m in my own Matrix, none of this shit makes sense
All these humans basic, don’t got no home trainin’
Codeine by the cases, I’ve been purple rainin’
Roll it up, lace it, pop a few, chase it
I’ve been in the Matrix, none of this shit makes sense
All you humans basic, you don’t even got home trainin’
Codeine by the cases, I’ve been purple rainin’
Outro: Juice WRLD
I ain’t comin’ down from this high
Ain’t finna let nobody kill my vibe
They committed social suicide
But me? I refuse to die (I refuse to die)
I will never come down from this high
I won’t let them kill none of my vibes
They committed social suicide
Me? I can never ever die, I can never ever die
