(stylized all caps) is a song by American rapper XXXTentacion from his second studio album, ?
[5][6] The song is XXXTentacion's highest charting in the United States, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 following his death on June 18, 2018.
It discusses X's experiences with depression, thoughts of suicide, and romantic turmoil, as well as his personal regrets about his past.
X went on to preview the song one more time in a YouTube video before its official release a few days later.
to the singles on X's debut album, 17 due to its emo hip hop aesthetic, saying "Once again, the young Floridian is veering into emo territory — with a lo-fi synth string loop and crisp percussion, the melodic ballad showcases X's ear for melody.
"[17] XXL noted how the "upbeat instrumental" varied from the lyrics that shown XXX "struggling with depression and suicide over an ex-lover.
"[18] Rap-Up also pointed out the "emo-melodies" that surround the track and spoke on the theme of suicidal thoughts over an ill-fated romance.
On May 10, 2018, Billboard reported that the song was removed from Spotify playlists after their newly enacted "hateful conduct policy" came into effect.
was at number 33 by the midweek,[26][27] becoming X's highest-charting song in the country next to "Jocelyn Flores", which peaked at 39, and his second top 40 entry.
[7] This made him the first act to earn a posthumous Hot 100 number-one single as a lead artist since The Notorious B.I.G.
Before, during, and after the fight, a dark hooded figure speaks to X, asking various questions and advocating for a way of thinking centered on love rather than hate and for X to realize that the biggest enemy in his life has been himself.
X defeats his younger self and leaves him lying on the ground in a completely white location.
Many interpreted the music video as a final message of remorse from X for his past actions.