Dust in a Baggie
Billy Strings Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴I ain't slept in seven days, haven't ate in three
Methamphetamine has got a damn good hold of me
My tweaker friends have got me to the point of no return
I just took the lighter to the bulb and watched it burn
This life of sin has got me in
Well, it's got me back in prison once again
I used my only phone call to contact my daddy
Well, if I would have listened to what mom and papa said
I wouldn't be locked up in prison, troubled in the head
I took that little pop and suck until my mind was spun
I got 20 years to sit and think of what I've done
This life of sin has got me in
Well, it's got me back in prison once again
I used my only phone call to contact my daddy
I got 20 long years for some dust in a baggie
Sometimes, I sit and wonder where my little life went wrong
These old jailhouse blues have got me singing this old song
My life is a disaster, Lord and I feel so ashamed
In here where they call me by a number, not a name
This life of sin has got me in
Well, it's got me back in prison once again
I used my only phone call to contact my daddy
I got 20 long years for some dust in a baggie
I used my only phone call to contact my daddy
I got 20 long years for some dust in a baggie
Overall Meaning
In "Dust in a Baggie," Billy Strings sings about the destructive and addictive nature of methamphetamine, and how it can lead one to prison. The opening lines of the song describe the physical toll that meth has taken on the singer's body, with him not having slept or eaten properly in days. He is at the mercy of his "tweaker friends," who have led him down a path from which he cannot return. The singer then uses the drug in a dangerous manner, lighting the bulb and "watching it burn."
The chorus of the song describes the singer's current situation - back in prison because of his addiction. He laments not heeding the advice of his parents, who warned him against taking drugs. He now has plenty of time to think about his mistakes, and how his life could have been very different had he made better choices.
In the third verse, the singer reflects on his life and its current state, which he describes as a "disaster." He is ashamed to be known by a number rather than his name. The song ends on a melancholic note, with the singer realizing that he has lost his freedom and has no more phone calls left to make.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't slept in seven days, haven't ate in three
Due to my addiction to methamphetamine, I haven't slept or eaten properly in the past week.
Methamphetamine has got a damn good hold of me
I am completely addicted to methamphetamine and cannot control myself when it comes to using it.
My tweaker friends have got me to the point of no return
The friends I associate with who are also addicted to methamphetamine have led me down a path of no return and I cannot escape the addiction.
I just took the lighter to the bulb and watched it burn
I have reached a point in my addiction where I am willing to resort to extreme measures, such as burning the light bulb to get the methamphetamine residue, in order to satisfy my cravings.
This life of sin has got me in
I am aware that my addiction and criminal behavior are considered sins in society and have caused me to end up in prison.
Well, it's got me back in prison once again
This is not my first time being in prison due to my addiction and illegal activities.
I used my only phone call to contact my daddy
I have no one else to turn to except my father and used my one phone call allowed to contact him.
I got 20 long years for some dust in a baggie
I have received a 20-year sentence for possessing drugs (methamphetamine) in a small baggie.
If I would have listened to what mom and papa said
If I had listened to the advice and warnings of my parents, I would not have ended up in this situation.
I wouldn't be locked up in prison, troubled in the head
Had I listened to my parents, I would not be imprisoned and suffering from the mental and emotional consequences of my actions.
I took that little pop and suck until my mind was spun
I consumed the methamphetamine by inhaling it until I felt the effects (high) in my mind and body.
I got 20 years to sit and think of what I've done
I will have 20 years in prison to regret my actions and think about the harm I have caused myself and others.
Sometimes, I sit and wonder where my little life went wrong
I often reflect on where and when my life took a turn for the worse and I became addicted to drugs.
These old jailhouse blues have got me singing this old song
Being in jail and suffering from the consequences of my actions has caused me to feel depressed and hopeless, leading me to sing this sad song.
My life is a disaster, Lord and I feel so ashamed
I am fully aware that my life is now a disaster due to my addiction and criminal activity, which has caused me to feel intense shame.
In here where they call me by a number, not a name
Being in prison has dehumanized me to the point where I am referred to by a number rather than my own name.
I used my only phone call to contact my daddy
I have no one else to turn to except my father and used my one phone call allowed to contact him.
I got 20 long years for some dust in a baggie
I have received a 20-year sentence for possessing drugs (methamphetamine) in a small baggie.
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