"Knotts" by UnoTheActivist is a song that touches on various themes, including drug use, street life, loyalty, and success. The lyrics depict the artist reflecting on his current state, being "too high" to communicate effectively with others. The opening lines suggest that the artist is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, making it difficult for him to engage in conversation. He acknowledges that he wants to talk but feels incapable due to his intoxication. The line "Looking in my pockets, wondering why it got some knots in it" signifies the artist examining the contents of his pockets and being curious about the bulges, perhaps referring to having a significant amount of money. The following lines allude to individuals who claim to be involved in dangerous activities, such as shooting people but haven't actually done so, mocking their false bravado. Additionally, the artist implies that many people live a fake or exaggerated lifestyle, creating facades or illusions within their lives. UnoTheActivist then references his association with Juice, likely referring to the late rapper Juice WRLD, indicating a close relationship or collaboration between them. The lyrics continue with themes of success, loss, and imitation. The artist mentions someone who successfully made it out of a struggling environment (probably the projects) but then lost everything they had gained. He also highlights sending drugs to someone and them turning into a copycat, potentially referencing someone who imitated or started replicating the artist's style. The line about sending "lil' baby a football, stay in the pocket like quarterback" suggests providing drugs to someone while relating it to American football terminology. It could represent keeping drugs securely hidden or stored. The lyrics then shift to the artist's experiences with love or affection. He mentions being locked in his emotions by someone who used a bottle of the cough syrup medication "Tech" to intoxicate him (a reference to recreational drug use). This person showed him a small amount of affection, melting his heart. The song later touches upon the artist's involvement in street activities and collecting debts. He references not being a slave but having chains in his car, symbolizing the presence of weapons. UnoTheActivist warns others to be cautious with their words as he is prepared to take aggressive action if provoked. In summary, "Knotts" by UnoTheActivist delves into themes of being high, the facade of street life, success, imitation, loyalty, and the consequences of crossing boundaries in the street culture.
