See they ask me if I shed a tear, I ain't lie/See you gotta get high or die, cause even thugs cry
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He challenges the notion that tough people don’t show emotion, asserting that even the hardened need escape or die.
- In plain terms
- He says even tough people must get high or die.
- What can you take from it?
- Everyone experiences emotional pressure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people turn to substances under pressure?
- What healthier outlets exist?
Another view
Promoting drug use as an escape is problematic.
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