LOST MY DOG Lyrics – Future 

[Intro]
In the intro, Future sets a melancholic tone, using references to his persona "Pluto" to signal that the track is a personal reflection. This section introduces the listener to his world of introspection and emotional turbulence.

[Chorus]
The chorus focuses on the loss of Future's friend due to a fentanyl overdose. He expresses disbelief and grief, using the repeated reference to his dog as a metaphor for his close friend. The use of drugs as both a coping mechanism and the cause of his pain is central, with Future feeling like he's floating, detached from reality as he processes the loss.

[Post-Chorus]
In the post-chorus, Future reflects on his friend's struggles with depression, expressing regret over not recognizing the signs sooner. He continues to cope with his grief through drugs, suggesting that while he cries for his friend, the emotional toll remains unresolved. The line about never knowing what "real niggas go through" speaks to the hidden struggles that many face beneath a tough exterior.

[Verse]
The verse dives deeper into Future's reflections, describing the complexity of addiction, both for himself and his friend. He shares how his friend's use of pills became a way to cope with violent actions, and though Future wished to help, the emotional pain remains overwhelming. There’s a poignant contrast between living in luxury ("the hills") and the persistent sadness from their past. Future further explores the impact of social media, opioid addiction, and the tragic news of his friend’s death. His feelings of guilt intensify, and he contemplates relapsing into old habits as a way to deal with the sorrow. The verse also touches on the cyclical violence of gang life, with Future vowing loyalty to his lost friend, ready to "slide" and avenge his death, yet knowing it’s a continuous cycle of pain.

[Chorus]
The repetition of the chorus reinforces Future’s grief and sense of loss. The feeling of being in orbit symbolizes his emotional detachment and numbness as he tries to cope with the death of his friend.