Meaning of “12 Stout Street” by Rx Papi & Gud
The lyrics of “12 Stout Street” vividly narrate personal and painful experiences from the narrator’s past. They depict a difficult upbringing characterized by poverty, family strife, criminal activity, and drug use. The singer shares his deep feelings of abandonment and betrayal from his mother, connecting his challenging childhood to his tumultuous adult life where he battles with drug addiction and faces violence.
The repetition of the phrase “How the f–k” emphasizes his frustration and disbelief at the situations he finds himself in, most notably being kicked out by his own mother.
The narrator details a life where criminal activity was not just a choice but a necessity for survival, and how these early experiences were foundational in shaping who he is. The harsh environment described speaks to a reality where dreams are limited to materialistic achievements like owning an Audi, yet even this dream is tainted with a nightmare of violence.
12 Stout Street
Through it all, the address “12 Stout Street” serves as a recurrent motif, symbolizing a place of suffering and traumatic experiences. The song paints a bleak picture of a cycle of violence, drug abuse, and trauma, underscoring a desperate cry for understanding and empathy amidst a painful recounting of life’s most tragic moments.
“12 Stout Street, I hated that house
I had to learn early on bein’ a man about
My mama ain’t never buy me s–t
I sold drugs and robbed for all my s–t”
When was “12 Stout Street” released?
“12 Stout Street” was released on 19th November, 2021. It is the first collaborative album between Rx Papi and Gud. The album is titled “Foreign Exchange”.
Credits
Rx Papi and Gud worked together to write this track, and Gud produced it on his own.
