Believe Quote by Macklemore
“Broken, hopeless, headed nowhere Only motivation for what the dealer's supplying That rush, that drug, that dope Those pills, that crumb, that roach Thinkin' I would never do that, not that drug and growing up nobody ever does Until your stuck, lookin' in the mirror like I can't believe what I've become Swore I was goin' to be someone And growing up everyone always does We sell our dreams and our potential To escape through that buzz”
About This Quote
Source Song: "Drug Dealer" (Lyrics), 2015
He describes the cycle of addiction, using vivid imagery of drugs as a false escape from hopelessness.
In simple terms: Addiction feels like a desperate escape that traps you.
Key Takeaway
Seek help before the cycle deepens.
Themes
addiction
hopelessness
selfdestruction
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
poetic
cautionary
When to use this quote
- recovering from substance abuse
- seeking therapy
- support groups
- community outreach
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
social pressure
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people to self‑destructive coping?
- How can society better support those in addiction?
A Different Perspective
Music may romanticize struggle.
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