Hell Raiser (Freestyle) Lyrics – Lil Uzi Vert

Hell Raiser (Freestyle) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
In the intro, Lil Uzi Vert is saying that if people could truly see inside his mind, they’d think he’s completely lost it. He feels like he’s been given too much—whether it’s fame, money, or substances—and it’s messing with his head. He also hints at deep, dark thoughts, saying that if he were to pray right now, it would be too intense, almost as if he’s at a breaking point.

[Verse]
The verse starts with Uzi saying he feels like he’s just moving through life, walking in expensive designer shoes but still feeling like he’s in the dirt. This could mean that even with all his success, he still feels stuck or weighed down. He then calls himself a “Hellraiser,” suggesting that he brings chaos and trouble wherever he goes.

When he says his face looks like “nails in a table,” he might be referring to looking rough, intense, or even tortured, reinforcing his dark and rebellious persona. He calls himself a “young demon” and claims to have sold his soul multiple times, suggesting that he’s done things that have taken a toll on him—whether it’s for fame, money, or survival. He also mentions drügs like ketamine and Percocet, saying he shouldn’t even be alive given the substances he’s taken, which hints at his struggles with addiction.

As he continues, Uzi talks about fighting his demons, which could mean dealing with personal issues, mental struggles, or past actions. He brags about his success in basketball-like terms, comparing himself to a player while insulting others. He also says he doesn’t eat much, but his stomach looks bloated because of drügs like lean (a mix of codeine and soda).

He then raps about beating a case (getting out of legal trouble) and leaving no trace behind, showing that he’s been involved in things but managed to escape consequences. He follows this up by mentioning shooters, making it clear that he has people who would handle threats for him. The reference to “OVO” and “Drac’” likely connects to Drake and firearms, reinforcing his tough image.

Uzi repeats that he’s a Hellraiser and that people around him need to sign NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements), meaning he’s involved in things that need to stay private. He claims that when people see him, they see Satan, and it shakes them up, suggesting that his presence is intimidating or even deadly. He also implies that if someone sees him before they die, it might be because he had something to do with it.

He then talks about a woman from Jamaica and makes it seem like she’s obsessed with him. He boasts about his ability to take women and leave them, even making religious figures like pastors feel the need to step in and “save” them. This could be Uzi playing on the idea of temptation and sin, further building on his “Hellraiser” persona.

Later, he talks about how people get killed over money and describes a world where violence is a part of life. He even mentions having a firearm when he met with the mayor, which could be a way of saying that even in high-profile situations, he stays armed. He also mentions an AR (assault rifle) and says his friend is still eager to use it, showing that violence is always close by.

Uzi shifts back to talking about women, saying one is struggling to handle him but still keeps trying. He brags about how she loves how he tastes, which could be both a physical reference and a metaphor for how people are drawn to his lifestyle. He also flexes his wealth, mentioning a new house with a safe, and suggests that the seller must have known he was rich.

Near the end of the verse, Uzi says he’s “turnt, not burnt,” meaning he’s full of energy and wild, but not completely destroyed. He challenges people who say he’s “burnt out,” implying they don’t understand what he’s really about. He makes a reference to Ernie and Bert from *Sesame Street* when talking about a gun switch, showing how it can go both ways. Finally, he talks about how people try to figure him out but fail, and he compares himself to Kurt Cobain, possibly referring to struggling with fame, drug use, or a tragic end.

[Outro]
In the outro, Uzi brags about his influence, saying people copy his style, just like their favorite artists do. He calls out fake people who act like they support him but secretly hate on him. He then repeats the opening lines, reinforcing how chaotic and unpredictable his mind is. He suggests that if people could really see what he thinks, they’d be shocked at how deep and dark it gets. He ends with the idea that if he were to pray, it would feel like the final prayer of his life, hinting at a sense of doom or an inevitable end.