Milwaukee Lyrics – Kodak Black

Milwaukee Lyrics Meaning

[First Part]
Kodak starts by talking about how he can’t sleep and keeps tossing and turning, thinking about stuff. He wishes he had something to calm him down, like a “perking” (likely Percocet). He’s been thinking all morning and feels like he’s got people watching or tracking him, maybe because he’s got a new song out. He drinks a lot to try to sleep but it feels like he’s in a nightmare. Even though he’s tired, he’s still working hard, dropping hits. He’s confident, stepping into situations like he can handle anything. He talks about riding around Wisconsin, specifically Milwaukee, where things feel different and there’s no balance or calm (“no axis”).

[Second Part]
Here, he tells himself and others to believe in themselves and be confident, even cocky. He misses “purple juice,” which is likely a reference to a drink that got discontinued, showing he’s nostalgic for certain things. He thought he was untouchable, like a shooter who can’t get shot, until reality hit him when he actually got hurt. He references “future purple and rain,” hinting at moving forward with style and power. He’s saying no one can stop him now — he’s unstoppable.

[Third Part]
Kodak talks about being dangerous like a ghost that brings “cancer,” meaning he brings trouble or bad energy. He knows people are hiding from him but he’s ready with a “switch,” meaning a gun or weapon. He talks about being part of a “sniper gang,” showing he’s involved with dangerous people who watch out for each other. He mentions women noticing the cameras and danger around him but he stays cool. He’s got swag, style, and he doesn’t even need to brag about it because it’s obvious. He grew up feeling pain and torture, feeling like an outsider (“foreign”), and he’s powerful now with flashy diamonds (“VVS”). He’s taking meds to keep himself steady but also keeps things intense and real, seeing “red” — which can mean anger or violence. He talks about picking up money in different places and having to stash it safely.

[Fourth Part]
This part gets more direct and raw. He’s describing a casual, rough relationship with a woman and how he’s showing up wherever he wants without caring about others’ opinions. He admits he’s “ill crazy” and doesn’t care about messing up. He’s amazing at what he does and doesn’t care about picking favorites — he treats everyone the same. He talks about being involved in violence and conflict (“kill to a war blood”), not caring about flashy cars like Mercedes because he spends huge money easily. He’s involved in dangerous activities (“bang so much”), and no one can sway him because he’s strong-minded and independent. He mentions drinking and mixing things to cope and talks about his close friends who have his back, calling one a wizard for how smart or skilled he is. He warns people not to mess with him because he’s ready to fight and hustle hard, dealing with money and problems aggressively.