: Lyrically, he dives into the mental toll of his upbringing, explicitly mentioning PTSD with the line, "I'm a war, war, war baby / Post-traumatic stress, I know the war changed me" .

: Running over five minutes, the track features multiple beat switches and a layered instrumental that builds toward a grand, emotional climax.

Produced by , "War Baby" is a masterclass in atmospheric trap production.

The Weight of a Witness: An Analysis of Roddy Ricch’s "War Baby"