Dark Thoughts Lyrics – Lil Tecca

Dark Thoughts Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus]
In the chorus, Lil Tecca talks about the materialistic side of relationships. He mentions how people spend money on women they can never truly have, and how his mother warned him not to get too attached to things that don’t last. He also reflects on how quickly his life has changed, so much so that he doesn’t even recognize who he was a year ago. There’s a sense of emotional complexity in relationships, as the woman in the song claims she doesn’t need a man, but when she’s with him, she seems to need someone else. He makes it clear that he’s not trying to pressure her, but he knows people around them can be extra or fake. Despite the woman’s struggles with “dark thoughts,” he shows he cares by being willing to listen to her and be there for her, even if things get complicated. Tecca expresses a willingness to explore a relationship with her, but he’s aware of the emotional baggage she carries.

[Verse]
In the verse, Lil Tecca opens up about his own “dark thoughts,” acknowledging that he has them but chooses to keep them to himself. He mentions how the girl he’s involved with has a group of friends he doesn’t trust, referring to them as “hoes,” and he decides to distance himself from them. He keeps a lot of his thoughts and actions on the low, but he’s observant of what’s going on around him. Tecca talks about how he’s now in a mindset where he doesn’t need to constantly re-up (replenish) his energy or supplies because he feels confident and steady in his current position. He reminds others that he’s “really him,” someone who is at the top of his game and expects others to keep up. He also makes it clear that he stays protected, carrying a “cutter” (a weapon) to defend himself if someone tries to get close. Lastly, he implies that others may need to work together to deal with challenges, but he feels powerful, like “Scotty” (a reference to the famous basketball player Scottie Pippen), with everything under control.

[Chorus Meaning (Expanded)]
In this extended chorus, Lil Tecca continues to reflect on his emotional and material experiences in relationships. He talks about how some people, especially women, are perceived as “bad” or out of someone’s league, yet people still spend all their money trying to win their attention. He recalls the advice from his mother, warning him that things and people don’t always last, which shapes how he approaches his relationships. He’s more focused on securing his future and making money rather than chasing fleeting feelings or relationships that won’t last. Tecca is also confronting the rapid changes in his life, and how everything has evolved so quickly that it’s hard to recognize who he was just a year ago. The girl he’s seeing claims she doesn’t need a man, but when she’s with him, she says she needs someone else, adding complexity to their connection. He’s not trying to rush things or add pressure, understanding that people, especially women, can have their own issues. Still, he’s willing to listen and be there for her despite her “dark thoughts,” even if it means navigating through those difficult emotions together. He’s open to exploring her world and finding out more about her. Tecca also feels aware of how his life and identity have changed, and how the people around him are acting differently because of his success.