20 Best Post Malone Song Lyrics To Use As Instagram Captions
His lyrics are actually quite powerful.
Post Malone, born Austin Richard Post, is an American rapper, writer, songwriter and singer known as one of the most successful musicians out there right now. Post released his third studio album "Hollywood's Bleeding" in 2019, following his debut album, "Stoney," his second album, "Beerbongs & Bentleys," and his 2016 mixtape, "August 26th."
This year, the artist snagged three 2021 Grammy nominations, which included Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year — proving just how influential and powerful Post Malone's lyrics and songs really are.
But he's actually received a total of nine Grammy nominations since 2019!
In 2021 alone, Post released two new singles, including his brand new single released on March 5th called "Life Is A Mess II," featuring Juice WRLD and Clever; it's a new version of the late Juice WRLD's song "Life Is A Mess." Post also released "Only Wanna Be With You (Pokémon 25 Version)" for Pokémon's 25th anniversary.
Post tried something new this past year by creating his own show called "World Pong League," an 8-day celebrity beer pong tournament featuring artists from Big Sean, Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign, Halsey, Doja Cat, Bebe Rexha, Shay Mitchell, and more.
On March 18, 2021, Post announced that Posty Fest will be released on Aux Live, a platform that allows users to stream live shows. His fans can watch a Post Malone concert from the comfort of home!
But Post wasn't always this famous; in fact, it was only four years ago when the world discovered the eccentric rapper in all his glory after he released his debut single “White Iverson” on SoundCloud. The song received over 1 million plays in just under a month of its release, and is credited with helping him land his first major record deal!
The Syracuse native gained huge recognition following the song’s release, which peaked in the top 20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and earned him a recording contract with Republic Records.
Since his debut, Post Malone has managed to collaborate with rappers like Ty Dolla $ign, Young Thug, and 21 Savage, just to name a few. In the following year of his debut single, Post Malone collaborated with rapper Kanye West on the song “Fade,” also featuring Ty Dolla $ign, gaining even more recognition in the rap and hip hop community. His "Hollywood's Bleeding" album was a new venture to collaborate with prestigious artists of various genres, including Halsey, Meek Mill, Travis Scott, and even Ozzy Osbourne!
All this success has led to Post Malone lyrics and trending songs being used as captions on Instagram and other social media platforms.
It's long been a trend on social media to use song lyrics in captions because artists make lyrics that are relatable. Why would artists make songs relatable if they didn't want people to use them? Plus, using song lyrics as Instagram captions can create a connection with your followers.
Post Malone lyrics are used frequently on Instagram because of how popular his songs are.
Take a look below at our favorite Post Malone songs and music videos — plus, the perfect Post Malone lyrics for Instagram captions.
1. "Better Now" from "Beerbongs & Bentleys"
"Better Now" is all about Posty reminiscing on a past relationship that hurt him, and the healing process following it. In the song, Post explains that he thinks his emotions are the same as his ex. He believes the two of them are hiding the fact that they still have feelings for each other, as someone has to "win the breakup."
"I seen you with your other dude
He seemed like he was pretty cool
I was so broken over you
Life, it goes on, what can you do?
I just wonder what it's gonna take
Another foreign or a bigger chain
Because no matter how my life has changed (matter how my life has changed)
I keep on looking back on better days"
2. "Hollywood's Bleeding" from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
Post Malone has said before that "Hollywood's Bleeding" is all about the toxic and unhealthy Hollywood lifestyle, and how there are real pitfalls to fame. According to the lyrics, the song interprets Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us,” which is a call against racism in modern society.
"I just keep on hopin' that you call me
You say you wanna see me, but you can't right now
You never took the time to get to know me
Was scared of losin' somethin' that we never found
We're running out of reasons, but we can't let go
Yeah, Hollywood is bleeding, but we call it home"
3. "Broken Whiskey Glass" from "Stoney"
"Broken Whiskey Glass" is one of the first songs that Post Malone experimented on with his style. He successfully incorporated his love for hip-hop and rock music into one song.
"Slaved for the man and I broke my f***in' back
So you can take your nine-to-five and shove it up your a**
And that 101 like the highway in hell
Going too damn fast, I spilled drink on my Chanel
And I woke up and my room's f***in' trashed like a damn hotel
And where I'm goin' next now? Only time will tell"
4. "Enemies" feat. DaBaby from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
This was the first-ever track that Post Malone worked on with rapper DaBaby. In the song, Post describes the way that mainstream fame impacted his relationships and how he responds to that. DaBaby raps about his rising star quality and fame.
"They said I would never get this far, ah, ah
Think that we don't see who you are, are, are?
Laughin' to the bank like ha, ha, ha
Guess that I'm just talkin' too much blah, blah, blah (Shut the f*** up)
So, where did y'all go?"
5. "White Iverson" from "Stoney"
"White Iverson" was Post Malone's first successful song and marks his official start as a young up-and-coming artist. Surprisingly, "White Iverson" is a song all about Post's basketball metaphors, including attributing it to Allen Iverson, who was one of the greatest players of his time.
"White Iverson
When I started ballin', I was young
You gon' think about me when I'm gone
I need that money like the ring I never won, I won"
6. "Allergic" from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
"Allergic" is all about a relationship with an ex that focused mainly on drugs. He talks about how his partner brings out the worst in him and his own feelings are confusing him.
"Instead of holdin' me down you're only holding me up
It shouldn't be so hard, this is impossible love, allergic"
7. "Circles" from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
Post is actually great at writing relatable and moving heartbreak songs, like "Circles," which is similar to his song "Goodbyes." Both deal with the struggle of maintaining a relationship, and "Circles" continues that story.
"Seasons change and our love went cold
Feed the flame 'cause we can't let go
Run away, but we're running in circles
Run away, run away
I dare you to do something
I'm waiting on you again, so I don't take the blame
Run away, but we're running in circles
Run away, run away, run away"
8. "A Thousand Bad Times" from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
The main message of "A Thousand Bad Times" is about perseverance and fighting through their hardest times in life, just to get to the good times and better circumstances. Post is mourning his failed past relationships and is overthinking his situation, believing it won’t improve any time soon.
"I had a thousand bad times
So what's another time to me?
You try to burn my house down
But what's another house to me?
'Cause I can take anything that you give me
It's gonna take a lot more to kill me, b****
So thank you for the grave
I needed me a place to sleep"
9. "I Fall Apart" from "Stoney"
"I Fall Apart" was one of the more popular songs on Post Malone's "Stoney" album, as it's one of those heartbreak songs you can scream about and sing along to. This song is specifically about a breakup he experienced in high school, and it's also one of the first songs that captured his emotional side.
"She told me that I'm not enough
And she left me with a broken heart
She fooled me twice and it's all my fault
She cut too deep, now she left me scarred
Now there's so many thoughts goin' through my brain
And now I'm takin' these shots like it's Novocaine, yeah"
10. "Die For Me" feat. Future and Halsey from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
Surprisingly, Post has a lot more songs about relationships than you think. "Die For Me" is about the rapper recalling his relationships with untrustworthy women. Halsey brings in the woman's perspective; it was his first collaboration with her, and his second with Future.
"Said you'd take a bullet, told me you would die for me
I had a really bad feeling you'd been lying to me
We were on the low, but you were getting high with me
When it's past 11, that's a different side I see"
11. "Deja Vu" feat. Justin Bieber from "Stoney"
"Deja Vu" is about Post Malone mostly being annoyed over seeing the same people, and dealing with the same experiences over again in a city with almost 40 million people, where he sees the same girls all the time. In the song, Post and Justin Bieber discuss whether their love for their girls is meant to be or not.
"Tell me, is that déjà vu?
'Cause baby it ain't nothing new, no
Tell me, is that déjà vu?
'Cause you want me and I want you"
12. "Take What You Want" feat. Ozzy Osbourne and Travis Scott from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
This song was an exciting collaboration for Post, as he expresses his fondness for heavy metal often. He also used to play in a hardcore band in high school. In the song, Ozzy Ozbourne, Post, and Travis Scott each discuss their own experience of relationships that broke their hearts.
"I feel you crumble in my arms down to your heart of stone
You bled me dry just like the tears you never show
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go"
13. "Congratulations" feat. Quavo from "Stoney"
"Congratulations" is about Post celebrating his success, career, and crediting it all to his patience and hard work. He's proven over the past few years that he has a strong work ethic and is a successful artist, doing new things and not being afraid to collaborate with different artists.
"I dreamed it all ever since I was young
They said I wouldn't be nothing
Now they always say congratulations
Worked so hard, forgot how to vacation
They ain't never had the dedication
People hatin', say we changed and look we made it
Yeah, we made it"
14. "On The Road" feat. Meek Mill and Lil Baby from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
"On The Road" refers to Post accumulating wisdom and knowledge over the past few years, and explaining that he's now beyond his years. The artists in this track all gloat about impressive work ethic, while going into issues with fake friends and their relationships with women over the years.
"'Cause they ain’t ever seein' me fold under pressure
They ain't ever ever seen me fold, nah, never
Always keep one up on ’em 'cause I'm too clever
I would never ever sell my soul, nah, never
'Cause I been on the road, been on the road, I
Quit actin' like you been with me this whole time"
15. "Paranoid" from "Beerbongs & Bentleys"
In "Paranoid," Post describes his doubts about security and safety in life and with his friends as he grows with his fame. He explains how people could be manipulating him because of his fortune, and takes more precautions to protect himself.
"Tell me why I can get no relief (I can't get no sleep)
Wonderin' when they'll come for me
A paranoid man makes paranoid plans
I do what I can, but it's out of my hands
Strugglin' just to find my peace"
16. "I'm Gonna Be" from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
"I'm Gonna Be" is a song about Post partying hard and trying to let loose. He makes lots of references in the song to how he doesn’t care what others think of him, especially in the music industry where people judge your every move. The song encourages self-confidence, and doing what you want.
"I’m gonna do what I want, when I want, when I want, yeah
I’m goin’ hard 'til I’m gone, 'til I’m gone, 'til I’m gone, yeah
Can you feel it, can you feel it?"
17. "Stay" from "Beerbongs & Bentleys"
"Stay" was the fourth debut song from "BeerBongs & Bentleys," and one of the first songs he did that pushed the rap and hip-hop genre. In "Stay," Post describes his struggle with his ex-girlfriend Ashlen to maintain the relationship.
"Tell me that it's all okay (Tell me that it's all okay)
I've been waitin' on this all damn day (Waitin' on this all damn day)
Call me in the mornin', tell me how last night went
I'm here, but don't count on me to"
18. "Sunflower" feat. Swae Lee from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
Featured in the movie"Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse," producers Rodney Rothman and Phil Lord said it was a metaphor for the main character Miles, as he's singing a song that he’s too young for. "Sunflower" hit number one on the Billboard Top 100 in January 2019.
"Callin' it quits now, baby, I'm a wreck
Crash at my place, baby, you're a wreck
Thinkin' in a bad way, losin' your grip
Screamin' at my face, baby, don't trip
Someone took a big L, don't know how that felt
Lookin' at you sideways, party on tilt
Ooh-ooh, some things you just can't refuse
She wanna ride me like a cruise and I'm not tryna lose"
19. "Blame It On Me" from "Beerbongs & Bentleys"
In "Blame It On Me," Post raps about his fame affecting him in a different way from his previous song "Rockstar." He reflects on harsh consequences that come with the rap life and blames himself for choosing that kind of lifestyle.
"I couldn't breathe
Almost lost myself, couldn't stop myself, I did it all
You can't blame it on me (Ayy)
It's not my fault, it's not my fault, it's not my fault"
20. "Wow" from "Hollywood’s Bleeding"
In "Wow," Post calls out all the people who doubted him before he was famous. He's essentially showing of by describing how much money he's made. The song is very similar to his song "Congratulations" and actually references the song in "Wow."
"Hunnid bands in my pocket, it's on me
Hunnid deep when I roll like the army
Get more bottles, these bottles are lonely
It’s a moment when I show up, got 'em sayin', wow"
Elizabeth Ward is a writer who covers astrology, pop culture, and relationship topics.