Blood Lyrics – Little Simz

Blood Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: Little Simz & Wretch 32]
This part is a phone conversation between two siblings, and it’s packed with frustration, love, guilt, and distance. One sibling (probably Wretch) is upset that the other (Little Simz) hasn’t been in touch, especially with their mum. He says their mum has arthritis, still works too hard, and barely hears from Simz, while he checks in daily. Simz tries to defend herself, saying she told their mum to quit working and offered to support her financially, but the brother replies that money can’t replace love or presence. He also throws in a jab about Simz always being away on tour and only getting in touch when she needs something. Simz pushes back, saying she *does* check in, but feels like her efforts go unnoticed. Then the conversation flips — Wretch says it’s nice Simz finally called, but she’s irritated that he’s acting like it never happens. They both feel hurt and misunderstood, and it’s clear there’s some long-standing emotional buildup. It’s not just about missed calls — it’s about how distance, success, and personal struggles have created a divide between people who once were close. The back-and-forth tone really captures the tension, love, and sadness in strained family relationships.

[Chorus: Cashh]
This part is about how emotional distance has caused them to drift apart. It’s a reminder that if you want things to grow or improve in life, especially relationships, you need to put time and effort into them.

[Verse 2: Wretch 32, Little Simz, Little Simz & Wretch 32]
Here, Wretch gets real about how messy things have been on his end. He admits to pushing people away, getting into short-term flings, and even hurting his family. Winning in life hasn’t felt satisfying anymore. He’s found new people to hang with, but they don’t feel like his true friends. Even someone named Jay, who might’ve been close, has grown distant. He’s been trying to keep it together with late-night work and clubbing, but deep down he knows something’s missing. Simz jumps in, saying she’s worried about him too and wishes they were more connected. She reminds him they’re family and that she needs her brother just like he might need her. When she asks about his health, he opens up a bit more — he sometimes feels so low that he imagines trading places with their late grandmother. Simz reacts by saying that their grandma, who clearly adored him, wouldn’t want to hear that. There’s this unspoken pain between them — a mix of guilt, love, and emotional exhaustion. Simz even admits feeling like he was always the favorite, which adds a bit of vulnerability to her side too. It’s a deep, emotional exchange showing how loss, pressure, and unspoken feelings can strain even the closest relationships.

[Chorus: Cashh]
The chorus repeats the same message — that they’ve drifted apart and real growth in any area of life, especially relationships, takes effort. You can’t just expect things to get better on their own.

[Verse 3: Little Simz & Wretch 32]
In this verse, Simz is opening up even more. She says it feels strange not being able to talk freely with her brother anymore. Even though she hears his songs everywhere at work and feels proud to be his sister, there’s a wall between them now. When she hears him talk about his struggles in his music, it hurts her deeply, because she feels so far removed from his life. She talks about her own ups and downs — how success can feel amazing one moment and leave her feeling empty the next. She wishes he would come home, but she knows he finds comfort in his music. Still, music can’t replace real human connection. She points out that instruments don’t know him the way she does. When she calls him an “artist,” he pushes back, and they both realize they’ve had very different experiences growing up — he faced their dad’s physical discipline and even prison, while she had to console their crying mother. Both went through pain, but in their own ways. She challenges him to see that he’s not the only one carrying heavy emotional baggage. The final reveal is touching — she says she didn’t call just to talk, or argue — she called because she needed a friend. It’s a vulnerable and heartfelt moment that shows how deep their bond runs, even through all the conflict.

[Bridge: Cashh]
This part talks about how family can be a protective shield when going through hard times. Even when life gets messy and you try to clean things up, it’s still complicated — just like muddy water.

[Chorus: Cashh]
Once again, it’s about feeling disconnected from someone close. If you want things to improve, especially in relationships, you’ve got to invest your time and care where you are.