members (Scott Arceneaux Jr.) and Ruby da Cherry (Aristos Petrou) with mental health, addiction, and suicidal ideation . Released in 2020 as the lead single for their mixtape Stop Staring at the Shadows , the song serves as both a farewell and a message of gratitude to those who remained by their side through their darkest times. Themes and Meaning
: The track became their most streamed song, resonating with a "cult following" that finds comfort in its raw honesty about depression and the "will to keep going".
: While the lyrics like " I’ll be dead by dawn " and " don't want you to visit " convey a desire for escape and isolation, the title provides a contrasting sense of heartfelt appreciation for their loyal fanbase and inner circle.
: The duo famously started with a pact that if they didn't "make it" in the music industry by a certain age, they would take their own lives. This song reflects the heavy emotional toll of that mindset, even after achieving massive success.
The story behind "" is deeply rooted in the personal struggles of uicideboyu i c i d e b o y
: Both artists use the metaphor of a ringing phone to represent the constant pressure of life’s problems and the overwhelming nature of their mental health struggles.
Watch the official lyric video to see how the song's haunting visuals and lyrics depict the duo's battle with inner turmoil:
