Insecurities (song) explained

Insecurities
Cover:Lil Baby - Insecurities.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Lil Baby
Album:WHAM (Who Hard as Me)
Released:November 15, 2024
Length:2:07
Prev Title:5AM
Prev Year:2024

"Insecurities" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby, released on November 15, 2024 as the second single from his upcoming fourth studio album WHAM (Who Hard as Me). It was produced by Wheezy, Cubeatz, Klimperboy, KB, Juko and Macshooter.

Composition

The production contains a guitar loop and piano keys,[1] over which Lil Baby performs in a slow flow.[2] Lyrically, the song finds him detailing his love for a woman and reliability as her partner,[3] including providing her with luxury goods and seeing past her flaws, while also boasting about his lifestyle.[4]

Critical reception

Sha Be Allah of The Source wrote of the song, "Baby's onslaught reaches new levels when he raps: "I know it gets tight paying bills, I'll take care of that / I know you been wanting to tour the world, we can go anywhere.'" Comparing it with Lil Baby's previous single "5AM", Armon Sadler of Vibe commented "'Insecurities' is a bit more interesting because he opens up more. At this stage, vulnerability and helping people understand where he is mentally at this stage of his career will be what helps people to connect more and, frankly, care at all. He is shooting 50% right now, which depending on the sport or discipline can be good in some areas and awful in others."[5]

Music video

The music video was directed by Hidji and premiered alongside the single.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Horvath . Zachary . Lil Baby Wants To Give His Girl Everything And Then Some On "Insecurities" . . 1 December 2024 . November 15, 2024.
  2. Web site: Coleman II . C. Vernon . Lil Baby Releases New Song 'Insecurities' . . 1 December 2024 . November 15, 2024.
  3. Web site: Allah . Sha Be . Lil Baby Returns With Two New Tracks "5AM" And "Insecurities" . . 1 December 2024 . November 15, 2024.
  4. Web site: Powell . Jon . Lil Baby announces new album and drops off two new singles . . 1 December 2024 . November 15, 2024.
  5. Web site: Brown . Preezy . Sadler . Armon . Juice WRLD, Lil Baby, Cordae, And Other New Hip-Hop Releases To Soundtrack Your Weekend VIBE . . 1 December 2024 . November 15, 2024.