Old Addicts, New Habits Lyrics – $uicideboy$

Old Addicts, New Habits Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Ruby Da Cherry]
This part sets the scene like someone giving directions through the 7th Ward, grounding the song in a very real New Orleans neighborhood. It feels like cruising around familiar streets, pointing out landmarks that locals recognize, including rough spots that hint at danger and survival. It also shows pride in where they come from, even if it’s gritty and chaotic. Calling the beat a smash builds hype, while the street talk makes it feel raw, personal, and rooted in their environment.

[Verse 1: Ruby da Cherry]
Ruby paints a picture of riding through his old neighborhoods in a flashy but classic car, feeling confident and untouchable on the surface. The expensive details and calm attitude show success, but there’s also a careless, numb vibe underneath. He brushes off other people’s opinions and keeps his distance emotionally, hinting that negativity brings dark energy. Weather and storm references mirror his mental state, like he’s always expecting trouble. He mentions not wanting to die young in his city, which shows fear mixed with awareness of how fragile life is there. Fame shows up in the background through ads and tours, but it doesn’t fully satisfy him. What really stands out is how he now feels thankful just to be bored instead of passed out from substances. That boredom represents stability and survival. He’s recognizing personal growth and a shift in identity, realizing he’s in a new phase of life that feels unfamiliar but healthier than before.

[Bridge: Scrim]
Scrim admits he’s still not clean or perfect, but his intentions aren’t evil. The dirty cup hints at lingering substance use, while the prayer-like repetition shows fear of consequences and the afterlife. He’s caught between old habits and wanting to do better. Shouting out the Northside reinforces where he’s from, while the beat and repetition feel like a chant, showing anxiety looping in his head. It’s about hoping that despite mistakes, he won’t be punished forever.

[Verse 2: $crim]
Scrim dives deeper into inner conflict and guilt. He admits he still lives recklessly but believes he’s not heartless. Wanting a child suggests a desire for legacy and something pure to hold onto. He talks about constant hate from others and how some people are too far gone to change, including friends who replace one addiction with another. Success brings betrayal, with people claiming credit or turning into enemies through lawsuits, which leaves him bitter and guarded. Online hate feels fake because no one confronts him in real life. Even praise feels tainted, like recognition always comes with disrespect. He touches on chasing moments of fame and loyalty to GREY, drawing a hard line between his crew and everyone else. Performing feels almost spiritual, like he becomes something else on stage. He admits increasing medication because temptation never really leaves. Anxiety, panic, and feeling like death is close are daily struggles. References to darkness and being underground show how he still identifies with pain and struggle. Breaking habits becomes a repeated goal, but violence, anger, and bleak imagery show how hard it is to escape that mindset. GREY represents staying true until the end, even if everything feels decayed.