Embrace Lyrics – Russ

Embrace Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Russ is opening up about how he tends to push people away, even the ones who actually help him stay grounded and mentally stable. Deep down, he knows he’ll be fine because he’s starting to accept that this connection, this person, is what helps him keep going through tough times.

[Verse: Russ]
Russ starts by painting a contrast between his current luxury and his past struggles. He talks about enjoying things like heated floors and wealth, but still remembering when he used to shop at discount stores like Marshalls. He throws in a line about not liking Marvel movies, but still appreciating the hype, hinting at how he doesn’t always connect with what’s popular but can respect it. Then he shifts into a personal vibe, saying his self-doubt is gone now—he’s finally relaxed and enjoying life by the pool, trying to tan and unwind.

He compares himself to Rembrandt, saying his creativity was once fueled by smoking and looking up at the sky, back when he didn’t have much. He used to smell cheap and basic, but now he’s surrounded by money and success, shown by the line about million-dollar wires. Still, the success didn’t quiet the noise in his head—he jokes about having so many thoughts, it’s like a choir in there.

He talks about trying to accept both the good and bad parts of himself, realizing that if he can see the good in himself, he might be able to see the good in his father too. Then he opens up about family issues, saying he and his brother are having a tough time. He admits it’s hard to separate how someone acts from who they really are, and that sometimes he ends up shaming his brother the same way their dad used to shame them.

Even while he’s hitting big milestones and achieving things, there’s always something negative going on too. That mix of highs and lows is just a regular day for him. He reflects that trying too hard to avoid pain actually causes more of it. So now, he just embraces it all—both the great and the awful—and pours it into his music.

He brings up the contrast again—he’s dealt with real loss like losing a best friend, but also had big wins like landing a movie role. He toasts to all of it, saying those experiences taught him more than school ever did. He even mentions being in London with big names like Ed Sheeran, living a dream life, and finding someone special—his “Brenda’s Song.”

Even with all that, he’s still caught up in family problems, and it affects his relationship. His girlfriend calls him out for being rude, and he admits she’s probably right. He’s overwhelmed, not making excuses, just being real about how much he’s dealing with. In the end, he wonders if true peace comes when you stop fighting the chaos and just let things be.

[Chorus]
Here, Russ circles back to the core of the song—he admits again that he tends to push people away, but deep down he knows they’re the ones who keep him stable. He feels hopeful that he’ll be okay because embracing that support is what’s helping him through everything.

[Outro]
He repeats the same thoughts as before, driving home how much he leans on that one constant person or force in his life. Even if he sometimes resists it, he knows it’s the very thing helping him survive. Accepting it gives him the strength to keep going.