SAINt JHN describes the song as a way to show how a "fractured child became a whole person," using his real experiences as a reference point for his art.
An official audio video was released first, followed by a "warped" official music video in November 2020 featuring model Amilna Estevao . SAINt JHN - Sucks To Be You (Audio)
The song follows SAINt JHN’s journey from a difficult upbringing in to his rise in the music industry. SAINt JHN describes the song as a way
He reflects on a past of living below the poverty line, carrying "sticks" (guns) in his clothes and "work" (drugs) in his shoes to survive. He reflects on a past of living below
A central theme is the moment his mother "ungraciously" kicked him out, leaving him to find the locks changed on New Year's Eve. He spent three years living with a friend named Kyra , who provided him a home while he pursued his dreams.
The hook, "Sucks to be you / 'Cause I would've loved you," is directed at a former partner who initially believed in him but left due to his abandonment issues or an inability to wait for his success. She famously told him to "leave the door open" once he became famous, but the song serves as his emotional "farewell" now that he has made it without her. Production and Release Producer: The track was produced by f a l l e n .
"Sucks To Be You" by is an autobiographical anthem of survival, abandonment, and eventual triumph. Released in October 2020 as a single for his album While The World Was Burning , the track blends melodic vocals with bass-heavy trap production to tell a "whirlwind" story of his personal life. The Story Behind the Lyrics