Thought It Was A Drought by Future Lyrics Meaning – Delving Into the Depths of Desire and Defiance
Lyrics
Fully loaded AP, yeah
I just fucked your bitch in some Gucci flip flops
I just had some bitches and I made ’em lip lock
I just took a piss and I seen codeine coming out
We got purple Actavis, I thought it was a drought
Bitch, I’ma choose the dirty over you
You know I ain’t scared to lose you
They don’t like it when you’re telling the truth
I’d rather be realer than you
I had to make me a cot now
I called a contractor to make me a spot
I sold the dope out your house
Now you come to my house, I’ve got dope in the couch
You know I don’t fuck with no rumors
Rocking red bottoms like they Pumas
Got these meds on me, I’ma do ’em
I take these pills and I’m having a thrill
Taking prescription’s a hell of a feeling
As for the Xanny, I never forgot it
Got ’em begging to call up my phone tryna have a menage
Gotta put up the cash can’t even stay in the house ’cause there’s too much to hide
Whip the four to a nine, gotta pay up the rent I was too far behind
Fuck ’em two at a time, fuck ’em two at a time
Had to do what I had to do to get where I’m at
Niggas know I ain’t lying, niggas know I ain’t lying
It’s a lot on my mind, it’s a lot on my plate
But I never complain
I was working the weight like I came out the gym, I never did train
Put the girl on a train
Strapped a bird on her back, now she came back with change, ay
I just fucked your bitch in some Gucci flip flops
I just had some bitches and I made them lip lock
I just took a piss and I seen codeine coming out
We got purple Actavis, I thought it was a drought
I just fucked your bitch in some Gucci flip flops
I just had some bitches and I made them lip lock
I just took a piss and I seen codeine coming out
We got purple Actavis, I thought it was a drought
I strapped the dope to your spouse
The first time I gave her an ounce
I put some free bands in her account
I told her “bitch, can’t be running your mouth
Better watch what you say to these niggas
‘Cause you already know what they ’bout”
Put the game in a choke in a knot
Hit that bitch while I’m choking her out
Put the hook on her, now she got love in the south
I got some purp’ on me now
Stacking the Styrofoams up by the door
They don’t let me back in, they ain’t know they in trouble
Valet the whip by the front door
On a Percocet now and I need me some more
Tell me them lies that you want me to hear
I try to forget but it’s hard to forgive
Take me some codeine and pop me a pill
I pull on a blunt and blow smoke out my ears
I smoke on this blunt, I get high as I can
I float off the Earth in designer
I’m working on having some manners
I’m thinking about it right now
I’m holding the cash while I pour up the lean
Then I put one in the air
I just fucked your bitch in some Gucci flip flops
I just had some bitches and I made them lip lock
I just took a piss and I seen codeine coming out
We got purple Actavis, I thought it was a drought
I just fucked your bitch in some Gucci flip flops
I just had some bitches and I made them lip lock
I just took a piss and I seen codeine coming out
We got purple Actavis, I thought it was a drought
Thought it was a drought, thought it, thought it was a drought
We thought it was a drought, we poured up Actavis
Bitch, I’ma choose the dirty over you
You know I ain’t scared to lose you
They don’t like it when you’re telling the truth
I’d rather be realer than you
Young Metro, Young Metro, Young Metro
Young Metro, Young Metro, Young Metro
Young Metro, Young Metro, Young Metro
In a sonic landscape riddled with braggadocio and confessions painted in lean-tinted hues, Future’s ‘Thought It Was A Drought’ stands as a stark monument of excess, truth, and rebellion against expectation. Behind the seemingly straightforward bravado and the hypnotic trap beats, there is an intricate tapestry of meaning that unfolds with each listen.
The song, a cut from Future’s 2015 album ‘DS2’, encapsulates the artist’s complex relationship with fame, love, substance, and self-perception. As we dissect the layers of ‘Thought It Was A Drought’, we find that Future offers more than just a window into hedonism; it’s a mirror reflecting the multifaceted nature of human vice and vulnerability.
The Gucci Flip Flops Phenomenon: Luxury as a Lifestyle
The very mention of ‘Gucci flip flops’ indicates a fusion of casual comfort with high-end luxury—a metaphor for Future’s effortless blend of street savviness with the opulence that his success affords him. It’s a statement of dominance over both his opponents and the women he covets; the brand not only represents wealth but acts as a trophy of his sexual conquests.
At a deeper level, the Gucci flip flops are a symbol of a newly achieved status, transforming mundane objects into tokens of extraordinary lives led by those who have emerged from scarcity to surplus—a topographical map of social climbing where luxury items become the compass points.
Drowning in Codeine: Substance as a Symbol
Future’s unabashed discussion of drug use throughout the track isn’t just a glorification of his habits but a bold revelation of self-medication and the allure of oblivion. ‘I just took a piss and I seen codeine coming out’ isn’t for the faint-hearted—it’s a raw, visceral image that conveys the extent to which substances are ingrained in his being.
The repeated reference to ‘purple Actavis’—a brand of prescription-strength cough syrup famously used to create ‘lean’—reveals a dichotomy of scarcity and surplus. This ‘drought’ isn’t about a shortage of drugs but rather serves as a metaphor for emotional and spiritual barrenness, with the codeine as a flooding relief.
A Manifesto of Misplaced Trust: The Hidden Meaning Unveiled
Peeling back the layers of bravado reveals a core message about trust and betrayal. When Future raps about turning his lover into an accomplice (‘I strapped the dope to your spouse’), he’s highlighting the transactional nature of relationships in his world. These lines manifest a reality where loyalty is bought, and love is secondary—a grim testimony to the bleakness of dependence on unreliability.
This is the song’s hidden anthem: a defiant statement that even in the face of potential disloyalty, Future would choose his ‘dirty’—a colloquial term for his lifestyle and the drugs that define it—over a partner. The cutthroat honesty reflects a deep-seated cynicism and the protective armor of someone who has learned that trust is a currency too often devalued.
In the Red Bottoms They Trust: Fashion and Fidelity
Future’s brash lyricism on fashion forms not just a narrative of his own success but also a reflection of status in contemporary society. Lines like ‘Rocking red bottoms like they Pumas’ serve to underscore the point that luxury has become commonplace in his life, and by extension, the lives of those who adhere to his philosophy of excess.
These objects of desire are not just merchandise; they are amulets that signify inclusion in a circle perennially closed to outsiders. The idolatry of brands is as much about belonging as it is about individual taste, and Future is the high priest of this new creed, with each mention a benediction of belonging for his followers.
The Pinnacle of Pain and Pleasure: Future’s Art of Storytelling
Among the track’s most memorable lines, ‘I’d rather be realer than you,’ captures the essence of Future’s philosophy—a raw, unapologetic celebration of the self, even at the expense of normalcy or societal acceptance. This mantra isn’t just a fleeting boast; it’s the anchor point of his narrative, an insistence on authenticity in a polished, postured industry.
The song’s relentless energy, viscerally amplified by Metro Boomin’s pummeling production, takes us through a maze of hedonistic ventures and reckless self-discovery. ‘Thought It Was A Drought’ is not just a track but a testament to the unyielding human spirit’s chase for satisfaction at the intersection of pain and pleasure.
