Keep on Sippin Lyrics – Lil Durk

Keep on Sippin Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Producer TouchofTrent is known for making wild beats.

[Chorus]
This part talks about how addiction keeps pulling him back even when he tries to quit. He’s given so much to people, yet they still complain, making him wonder why he should keep trying. He wants to stop drinking and numbing his pain, but life keeps throwing problems at him. Heartbreak, loss, and financial struggles push him toward drügs and alcohol, making it hard to stay clean. He acknowledges that when he distances himself from love and emotions, he feels richer because he avoids the pain that triggers his addiction. The memories of friends he lost, the pressure of life, and the temptation of substances keep him stuck in the cycle of drinking. He knows it’s not good for him, but when emotions build up, he’d rather keep sipping than let his anger or sadness take over. The last lines emphasize his dependence—he keeps asking for his cup, knowing he’s trapped in this habit even when he wants to break free.

[Verse 1]
Here, he reflects on betrayal, addiction, and his struggles with rehab. A woman he trusted claimed to support him while he was locked up, but he knows she wasn’t being truthful. When he first entered rehab, he pretended to take it seriously, but deep down, he wasn’t ready to change. He admits that money and fame lead to risky decisions, like spending on adult stars, which puts everything on the line. He told people he’d stop drinking, but they knew he was lying because addiction is hard to beat. He mentions demons as a metaphor for his struggles, saying his soul feels dirty from all the bad choices. He believes that true connection with a higher power can bring peace, but addiction and pain make it hard to stay on the right path. He also faces scary withdrawal symptoms, making quitting feel impossible. His vision gets blurry, and he’s seen too much violence and death around him, making him keep drinking just to numb it all.

[Chorus]
This section repeats the idea that addiction keeps pulling him back, no matter how hard he tries to escape. When money is tight, stress makes him want to drink even more. He promised himself he’d quit, but heartbreak and loss only push him further into addiction. Losing close friends and dealing with past trauma keeps him sipping. Pills and alcohol become a way to avoid dealing with emotions, and rather than reacting in anger or sadness, he just keeps drinking to suppress it all. The repetition of asking for his cup shows that he’s stuck in this cycle, wanting to quit but unable to break free from the habit.

[Verse 2]
He talks about fake love and the way people only show support after someone dies. Social media love, like hashtags and posts, isn’t real loyalty. People call themselves family but aren’t there when it matters, which is a red flag. He mentions how people don’t express real emotions face-to-face anymore, and if they do, it’s often fake or linked to betrayal. He also talks about how snitching and disloyalty are common in his world, and he warns those who test him. He doesn’t need a gun to handle his problems—his own strength and mindset are enough. He then mentions “Sheitan” (Satan), implying he’s trying to resist temptation and turn his life around. He’s embraced Islam, which gives him guidance, but addiction still tempts him. Even when he wants to drink, he tries to hold back.

[Chorus]
Once again, this section emphasizes how pain, loss, and stress keep making him drink despite his efforts to quit. He knows it’s hurting him, but he struggles to cope without it. Whether it’s financial struggles, heartbreak, or losing close friends, drinking feels like the only escape. The line about keeping things inside instead of acting out shows that alcohol becomes his way of handling emotions rather than lashing out. He keeps asking for his cup, showing his dependence on it, even though deep down, he wants to stop.

[Outro]
The outro highlights the stigma around therapy and rehab in Black communities. Many young people feel ashamed to seek help because they fear judgment or embarrassment. He acknowledges that people need support to break out of addiction and mental struggles, but society makes it hard for them to admit they need help. He dedicates this message to those who want to change but feel trapped by expectations or fear of being talked about. The song ends on a note of awareness, encouraging change.