The only cure is removal. Not revenge, not explanation—just distance. Let the parasite find another warm body. You have a heart to rebuild, not feed.
On the surface, "Just Friends (Parasited)" appears to be a melancholic reflection on a relationship that has soured. Ski Mask's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a connection that has become parasitic, with one party draining the other's emotional resources. He raps about the push-and-pull of their dynamic, where he's constantly being pulled back in despite recognizing the harm it causes him. just friends parasited
The Cuckoo bird lays its eggs in other birds' nests, tricking the host into raising its young. The Rivalry Parasite does the same with your insecurities. The only cure is removal
We talk endlessly about toxic romantic partners. We analyze the "gaslighting" boyfriend and the "narcissist" girlfriend. But there is a quieter, stickier, and often more socially acceptable parasite hiding in plain sight. It doesn't want your heart; it wants your energy, your time, and your identity. You have a heart to rebuild, not feed