Nafe Smallz is sliding into 2026 with that signature hazy introspection on “You, Me Or The Drugs,” a standout cut from his upcoming mixtape IT’S NOT YOU IT’S ME, dropping January 30, and it’s the kind of blurred confession that leaves you wondering who—or what—is really pulling the strings.
Originally teased as a standalone single back in April ’25 with a moody visual that racked up quick views, this one’s pure Nafe alchemy: Jony Beats cooks up atmospheric trap waves—rolling 808s, dreamy synth layers, and that effortless UK drill-tinged bounce—while Smallz layers auto-tuned melodies that feel half-crooned, half-spilled.
Thematically, it’s a toxic cycle on repeat: lingerie scattered, trust eroded, luxury flexes clashing with inner chaos. That chorus hook—“Is it you, me or the drugs? I need to know”—cuts straight to the blame game, mixing street sacrifice, fleeting romances, and substance shadows without ever preaching. It’s vulnerable but unapologetic, the kind of late-night drive music that mirrors Nafe’s world—highs in the fast lane, lows in the rearview.
IT’S NOT YOU IT’S ME, his first full drop since 2024’s Neighbourhood and Ticket To The Moon, is shaping up as his most cohesive yet—a 19-track mixtape packed with bangers and features like Clavish on “GANG GANG,” M Huncho on “LEFT OUT,” and more. It’s classic Nafe territory: relationships on the rocks, grind tales, and that ozone haze tying it all together, proving he’s mastered blending melody with menace.
The Luton rapper’s been building serious momentum—fresh off viral singles, NorthSideBenji collabs like “STRUGGLE LOOK EASY,” and a fanbase that’s ridden with him from early Goat World days. This tape feels like the pivot: more polished, more personal, owning the highs and the crashes without filter. He’s called it his best one yet, and the pre-save hype on his socials backs it up—fans are already locked in.
Dive into the You, Me Or The Drugs lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other IT’S NOT YOU IT’S ME tracks for more of Nafe Smallz’s hazy trap confessions.
| Lead Vocals | Nafe Smallz |
| Songwriter | Nafe Smallz |
| Music Producer | Jony Beats |
| Label | Ozone Music |
| Release Date | April 24, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Ozone Music |
Lyrics of You, Me Or The Drugs by Nafe Smallz
[Intro]
Lemme Get In My Bag, Lemme Get In My Bag,
Bag, Bag, Bag, Lemme Get In My Bag
Ooh, What A Time To Be Had, What A Time To Be Had, Time To Be Had
Ooh, Jony
Ooh, What A Time To Be Had, Ooh, What A Time To Be Had, In My Bag
Ooh, Lemme Get In My Bag, Get In My Bag
[Chorus]
(Yeah) Put In All That Work, What Was It For? (Who)
Just To Give All This Up, Girl, Are You Sure? (Are You Sure?)
We Been Here A Thousand Times Before (Gone, Gone)
Now Your Lingerie Is All Over The Floor (That Right)
F**ked Up, I Don’t Know Which Way To Go (F**ked Up)
Two Seats In This Car, Don’t Need No More, No More (Nah, Gone)
Is It You, Me Or The Drugs? I Need To Know
Is It You, Me Or The Drugs? Is It You, Me Or The Drugs? Is It?
[Verse 1]
Yeah, I Push A Side, All The Shit I Don’t Like
If It Don’t Match My High Or Don’t Match My Vibe
Don’t Let It In My Life (No), All Of The Time I Had To Sacrifice
Still Tryna Get It Right (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah),
Still Tryna Get My People Out
Trap Running Through The Night (Jugg)
I Won’t Confess My Love, My Love Is Strong (Yeah)
Tryna Figure Out How To Trust (Trust),
My Trust, My Trust Is Gone (Gone)
As Soon As They Need Me, I’m Back In The Town (Yeah),
My Savages Holding Me Down (That Right)
I See All The Cameras And Flashes Around,
Ain’t Turning My Back On The Crowd (Let’s Go, Let’s Go)
[Bridge]
Taking Flight (Gone), Yeah, We Be Taking Flight (I’m Gone)
Stay The Night, I Let Her Stay The Night
And All Of The Rounds We Doing Might End Up On Tape Tonight, Tape Tonight
Probably Won’t End Up In Tape Tonight,
Nah, Nah (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
[Chorus]
(Yeah, Yeah) Put In All That Work,
What Was It For? (What Was It For? Yeah)
Just To Give All This Shit Up,
Girl, Are You Sure? (Give All This Shit Up, Yeah)
We Been Here A Thousand Times Before (We Been Here Before, Yeah)
Now Your Lingerie Is All Over The Floor (Let’s Go, Let’s Go)
F**ked Up, I Don’t Know Which Way To Go (I Don’t Know, No)
Two Seats In This Car, Don’t Need No More, No More (No More, More)
Is It You, Me Or The Drugs? I Need To Know (Need To Know, Know)
You, Me Or The Drugs? Is It?
[Verse 2]
You Get What You Want (Want),
Usually I Don’t Judge (I Don’t)
Get Flown Out To Turks (Yeah),
I Guess That’s Just How It Works For You Now
Soon As I Put You First (Gone),
How Did This Shit Get Worse? (I’m Gone)
How Did This Shit Disperse? (Yeah) Maybe This Shit’s Just Cursed
I Know They Hate The Way I’m Living Like This,
Still I Make A Killing Like This (Yeah)
Rollie On Me, Chilling My Wrist,
Emilio From Head To My Kicks (Let’s Go)
Shining Through The Five Percent Tint,
Lost Shine And I Been Dying Ever Since
More Bine In ’cause The Violence Never Ends,
I’m Hoping They Ain’t Finding Any Texts
[Bridge]
Taking Flight (Gone), Yeah, We Be Taking Flight (I’m Gone)
Stay The Night (Gone), I Let Her Stay The Night
And All Of The Rounds We Doing Might End Up On Tape Tonight
(They Might), Tape Tonight
Probably Won’t End Up In Tape Tonight (Gone),
Nah, Nah (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
[Chorus]
(Yeah, Yeah) Put In All That Work,
What Was It For? (What Was It For? Yeah)
Just To Give All This Shit Up, Girl,
Are You Sure? (Give All This Shit Up, Yeah)
We Been Here A Thousand Times Before (We Been Here Before, We Have)
Now Your Lingerie Is All Over The Floor (Let’s Go, That Right)
F**ked Up, I Don’t Know Which Way To Go (I Don’t Know, No)
Two Seats In This Car, Don’t Need No More, No More (No More, More)
Is It You, Me Or The Drugs? I Need To Know
Is It You, Me Or The Drugs? Is It You, Me Or The Drugs? Is It?
[Outro]
You, Me Or The Drugs? Is It? (You, Me Or The Drugs?)
You, Me Or The Drugs? I Don’t Know
You, Me Or The Drugs? Is It?
You, Me Or The Drugs? I Don’t Know
I Don’t Know
I Don’t Know
Ooh, Jony
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