No Blame Lyrics
[Intro]
Better luck next time
(But I don't blame)
I don't blame you, mama
Mhm, I don't blame you, mama
(But I don't blame)
[Chorus]
I don't blame you, mama
You was walkin' the streets alone, you couldn't shake the trauma
Chicago streets, the shit you seen been weighin' on your conscious
I cry and blame myself for all the shit that fell upon us (But I don't blame)
[Verse]
I don't blame you, mama
It wasn't you that day, you told me I would get my karma
I was seven years old, waitin' on you in pajamas
You said you would come home, should've never made that promise
How could I blame you mama?
I ran from you that day, I'm not numb to those encounters
I've seen you in the worst way when the police say they've found you
Grandma told me you died, how am I gon' live without you? (But I don't blame)
I could never shame you, mama
Always felt the same about you, we come from restrainin' orders
Why is he puttin' hands on you? I just wanna play with toys
You and grandma fightin' for me, CPS is at the door (But I don't blame)
I still don't blame you, mama
Smokin' cigarettes in that house made it haunted
Skeleton in the closet, spent my birthday running from it
How you pregnant with a Xanax in your stomach? (But I don't blame)
I'm wishin' change upon us
Broken change and bringin' pain, you still gon' break your promise
That you made to me in jail before you had Mikeal that summer
I was still a baby, mama
My daddy disappeared, how you neglect your baby mama? (But I don't blame)
[Chorus]
But I won't blame you mama
You was walking the streets alone, you couldn't shake the trauma
Chicago streets, the shit you seen been weighin' on your conscious
I cry and blame myself for all the shit that fell upon us (But I don't blame)
[Outro]
(I run away on Mother's Day) I don't blame you mama
(So cold and I don't feel loved today) Mhm
(I run away on Mother's Day) I don't blame you mama
(So cold and I don't feel loved today, but I don't blame)
(I run away, I run away) I don't blame you mama
(I run away, I run away) Mhm
(I run away, I run away) I don't blame you mama
(I run away, I run, but I don't blame)
So I don't blame you mama (B-But I don't—)
(But I don't blame)
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No Blame Song Meaning [Baby Keem]
"No Blame" is a deeply personal rap record by Baby Keem from his 2026 album "Ca$ino", released through pgLang and Columbia Records. Built on stark production and confessional writing, the track explores childhood trauma, family instability, and generational pain tied to life in Chicago. It stands among Keem’s most vulnerable works, prioritizing emotional truth over bravado.
Song Meaning
The opening establishes the song’s emotional thesis: compassion without denial. Keem frames the narrative as a message to his mother, acknowledging suffering while refusing to assign hatred. The hook repeatedly returns to the idea that trauma reshapes behavior, suggesting that survival in violent environments leaves psychological scars that echo across generations.
In the first verse, childhood memories unfold with cinematic clarity. Keem recalls waiting for a parent who never returned, capturing the confusion of abandonment from a child’s perspective. The storytelling emphasizes how broken promises become formative wounds. Rather than presenting anger, he highlights the disorientation of a young mind trying to understand loss, police involvement, and death before emotional maturity has formed.
The next movement shifts toward domestic instability. References to restraining orders, household conflict, and child protective intervention paint a portrait of systemic crisis rather than isolated failure. Keem subtly critiques how institutions arrive only after damage has accumulated. The imagery of wanting simple childhood joys while chaos erupts around him underscores the theft of innocence that defines the song’s emotional weight.
As the verse deepens, the narrative confronts addiction and neglect. Descriptions of substance use during pregnancy and a disappearing father broaden the story from individual tragedy to cycles of dysfunction. Keem positions himself as both witness and survivor, recognizing how circumstances beyond a child’s control shape identity. The refusal to condemn his mother suggests empathy born from understanding the forces that shaped her life.
The closing section returns to isolation, particularly around symbolic moments like Mother’s Day. Running away becomes both literal and metaphorical — an attempt to escape memories that still linger. The repetition of emotional numbness conveys unresolved grief, implying that forgiveness does not erase pain. Instead, it becomes a coping mechanism for living with it.
Emotional Core and Themes
At its heart, "No Blame" examines inherited trauma, forgiveness, and the complexity of loving someone who caused pain while also being a victim of circumstance. It portrays survival as messy and nonlinear, where empathy coexists with grief. The song also reflects on how children internalize chaos, often blaming themselves for situations they never controlled.
Connection with Listeners
Listeners connect because the story reaches beyond celebrity narrative into universal experiences of family struggle and resilience. Anyone shaped by unstable environments can recognize the tension between anger and compassion. Keem’s vulnerability invites reflection on personal history, making the track feel less like a performance and more like a shared confession.
Conclusion
"No Blame" represents a turning point in Baby Keem’s artistry, replacing abstraction with stark autobiography. By confronting painful memories without villainizing the people involved, he crafts a nuanced meditation on forgiveness and survival. The song ultimately suggests that understanding the roots of trauma is the first step toward breaking its cycle, offering a quiet but powerful sense of emotional release.
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Song Details
Song Name: No Blame
Artist: Baby Keem
Album: Ca$ino (2026)
Lyricist: Baby Keem, James Blake, Mark Williams, CyHi, Danja, Raul Cubina & Scott Bridgeway
Producers: Baby Keem, Scott Bridgeway, Danja & Ojivolta
Genre: Rap
Language: English
Label: pgLang, Columbia Records
Released: February 20, 2026
External Links
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• Spotify
[Disclaimer: Lyrics are for educational and entertainment purposes only. All rights belong to the original owners.]
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