Introduction

The Doechii "I Mean F*** I Like" meme features lyrics from her song "DENIAL IS A RIVER," gaining traction on social media as a versatile snowclone format.

Background

The catchy lyrics, "I mean fuck, I like pills, I like drugs," originate from the song "DENIAL IS A RIVER" by Doechii, released on August 30, 2024. This song quickly rose to prominence, becoming her most streamed track on Spotify by February 2025. In February, the lyrics gained popularity on X / Twitter, often accompanied by an image of Doechii from the accompanying music video, leading to the creation of various meme adaptations.

Meme History

Doechii's album, Alligator Bites Never Heal, debuted on August 30, 2024, featuring the fourth track titled "DENIAL IS A RIVER." In this song, Doechii engages in a dialogue with her alter ego, expressing her affinity for various lifestyle choices. The lyrics highlight her enjoyment of activities such as partying and making money: "I mean, fuck, I like pills, I like drugs, I like gettin' money..." By February 2025, these lyrics inspired a wave of memes on X / Twitter, with users creatively adapting them.

Internet Reaction

The meme's popularity surged when X user @pastapilled shared a dancing dog GIF on February 12, 2025, amassing over 340,000 likes within six days. On February 18, various users contributed their own versions, including @egirlpeidona, who replaced the lyrics with humorous references to pets, gaining over 221,000 likes in under a day. The meme's versatile format allowed users to adapt Doechii's lyrics to different themes, resulting in a wide variety of interpretations and engagement across the platform.