Escapism Song Lyrics

Song Info: From British singer-songwriter Raye's upcoming debut album My 21st Century Blues (2023), "Escapism" features American rapper 070 Shake. On October 12, 2022, it was independently released as the third single from the album, sharing a double A-side with "The Thrill Is Gone." Raye, 070 Shake, and Mike Sabath all contributed to the song's writing, while Sabath also served as its producer.




                                                               "Escapism Lyrics"


Sleazin' and teasin', I'm sittin' on him

All of my diamonds are drippin' on him

I met him at the bar, it was twelve or something

I ordered two more wines 'cause tonight, I want him


A little context if you care to listen

I find myself in a shit position

The man that I love sat me down last night

And he told me that it's over, dumb decision

And I don't wanna feel how my heart is rippin'

In fact, I don't wanna feel, so I stick to sippin'

And I'm out on the town with a simple mission

In my little black dress and this shit is sittin'


Just a heart broke bitch, high heels six inch

In the back of the nightclub, sippin' champagne

I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with

In the back of the taxi sniffin' cocaine

Drunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sex

I was lookin' for a man who was on the same page

Now it's back to the intro, back to the bar

To the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways


'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last night

I don't wanna feel how I did last night

Doctor, doctor, anything, please

Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me

Take this pain away

You're askin' me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel


Toke this joint how I'm blowin' this steam

Back to my ways like 2019

Not twenty-four hours since my ex did dead it

I got a new man on me, it's about to get sweaty

Last night really was the cherry on the cake

Been some dark days lately and I'm findin' it cripplin'

Excuse my state, I'm as high as your hopes

That you'll make it to my bed, get me hot and sizzlin'

If I take a step back to see the glass half-full

At least it's the Prada two-piece that I'm trippin' in

And I'm already actin' like a dick, know what I mean?

So you might as well stick it in


Just a heart broke bitch, high heels six inch

In the back of the nightclub, sippin' champagne

I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with

In the back of the taxi sniffin' cocaine

Drunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sex

I was lookin' for a man who was on the same page

Now it's back to the intro, back to the bar

To the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways


'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last night

I don't wanna feel how I did last night

Doctor, doctor, anything, please

Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me

Take this pain away

You're askin' me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel, mm (What?)


'Cause I don't wanna feel like I felt last night

I don't wanna feel like I felt last night

Be at peace with the things you can't change (Last night)

I'll be naked when I leave and I was naked when I came, yeah

Out of reach, out of touch

Too numb, I don't feel no way

Toast up, so what?

Street small, but it go both ways

So, you'll run, yeah

But you'll never escape

Sunset in the maze

(You're askin' me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel)


I don't wanna feel how I did last night

I don't wanna feel how I did last night, oh

Doctor, doctor, anything, please

Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me

You're askin' me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel


I don't wanna feel how I did last night

I don't wanna feel how I did last night

I don't wanna feel how I did last night


Mm, lipstick smudged like modern art

I don't know where the fuck I am or who's drivin' the fuckin' car

Speedin' down the highway, sippin'

Mixin' pills with the liquor 'cah fuck these feelings

I left everyone I love on read (Uh-huh)

Spilling secrets to the stranger in my bed (Uh-huh)

I remember nothing so there's nothing to regret (Uh-uh)

Other than this 4/4 kick drum poundin' in my head






Written by: Raye, Mike Sabath, 070 Shake.