Lil Peep

Lyrics

[Intro]
Huh

[Verse 1]
Whip it like a Nascar, I can see the time pass
Feel like I'm in high school, fuckin' me in gym class
Shawty, I remember that, I know you remember that
You was fuckin' with me way before I even wrote raps
Now I'm seein' cash flow, I can be an asshole, yeah, I know
But it's all good 'cause I let her spend my money, though
Playboy bunny, though, shawty look like a pornstar
I know she love me 'cause she fuck me in her sports car
I pull up on her, tell her that we finna go far
Drop top, smokin' thrax, lookin' at the stars
Gettin' high, takin' bars 'til we on Mars
I can make the ground move like I'm Avatar
Now I'm faded on my own in my bedroom
Now I'm lookin' at my phone, should I text you?
I just wanna sex you, I just wanna bless you
Baby, I'm a priest in the underworld, guess who
Lil Bo Peep with a brand new flow, too
Lookin' at my teeth like you never seen a gold tooth
Never in the streets, 'cause I never leave my home
If you wanna live a dream I ain't comin', bitch, I told you

[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2]
Whip it like a Nascar, I can see the time pass
Feel like I'm in high school, fuckin' me in gym class
Shawty, I remember that, I know you remember that
You was fuckin' with me way before I even wrote raps
Now I'm seein' cash flow, I can be an asshole, yeah, I know
But it's all good 'cause I let her spend my money, though
Playboy bunny, though, shawty look like a pornstar
I know she love me 'cause she fuck me in her sports car
I pull up on her, tell her that we finna go far
Drop top, smokin' thrax, lookin' at the stars
Gettin' high, takin' bars 'til we on Mars
I can make the ground move like I'm Avatar
Now I'm faded on my own in my bedroom
Now I'm lookin' at my phone, should I text you?
I just wanna sex you, I just wanna bless you
Baby, I'm a priest in the underworld, guess who
Lil Bo Peep with a brand new flow, too
Lookin' at my teeth like you never seen a gold tooth
Never in the streets, 'cause I never leave my home
If you wanna live a dream I ain't comin', bitch, I—

“Gym Class” is a single by Lil Peep that was released on March 30, 2016. Produced by Brobak, who was a frequent collaborator with Lil Peep, the song is a nostalgic ballad that delves into the high school experience alongside drug usage and intricate relationships. The unique instrumentation creates a dream-like atmosphere that enhances the transparent and emotional vibe. The cover art is striking, featuring Inari Fushimi, the main character of the Japanese manga series, Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha.

About Gym Class

The track “Gym Class” is an ode to adolescence and high school life. It explores the tricky dynamics of teenage closeness, identity, and the visible presence of drugs. Listening to the track, one can easily pick up on the nostalgia in the lyrics. Lil Peep longs for the days when things were simpler, and even with the complications that come with growing up, there was a raw joy in experiencing it.

As the title suggests, the subject of gym class is mentioned in the song, referencing a time when Lil Peep was sixteen years old, and he was caught by his teacher smoking weed after a gym class. The lyrics go on to touch on the difficulties of relationships, drugs, and the discontentment of feeling like an outsider.

The production on this track elevates Lil Peep's poetic words and takes the listener on a journey of raw emotion. In "Gym Class," a guitar riff creates an eerie but attractive texture of sound that matches the ethereal tone of the vocals. Driven by the beat, the lyrics bleed with yearning for something intangible, making it a perfect example of Lil Peep's storytelling abilities.

The Legacy of Gym Class

As a Lil Peep fan, it is hard not to acknowledge the controversy surrounding the song. After Lil Peep's tragic passing, "Gym Class" was taken down from YouTube and SoundCloud due to copyright infringement issues. Fans' distress was palpable; it was a tough pill to swallow. After successfully settling the case with the sample's rights holders, the track was restored to its past position and released on streaming platforms.

Gym Class, like the majority of Lil Peep's music, has amassed a considerable following, even after his death. Lil Peep’s style of music, laced with confessional lyrics along with obscure sounds, resonated with many fans to create a new sub-genre, “emo-rap” or “cloud rap." In an era where the lines between different musical genres are getting more and more fluid, Gym Class is a track that perfectly embodies the hybrid sounds of two vastly different genres.

Even though Lil Peep’s way of life was ill-fated, his legacy endures through his music. Gym Class is an essential song in solidifying Lil Peep’s iconic image as an artist who became the voice of a generation. His conviction and interpretation of life experiences resonated in a way that none of us could have envisaged. With the release of Gym Class, fans can connect and experience the greatness and creativity that is Lil Peep's music.

• Release Date: April 1, 2016
• Artist: Lil Peep