The music of $uicideBoy$ varies between different sub-genres of rap; while some songs have melancholy tones with lyrical content that focuses on subjects such as depression and suicidal ideation (topics not widely exposed in rap music), others are wildly aggressive, with themes of violence and sexual content. Some of their music is based around life growing up in New Orleans; song titles such as Audubon, Tulane, Elysian Fields and St. Bernard reflect streets and neighborhoods that influenced the life of Arceneaux and Petrou. A large portion of their music focuses on depression and its symptoms, an angle not often received in mainstream hip hop; Arceneaux elaborated on this in an interview with Mass Appeal, stating, “A lot of people take it as emo, or depressed music, or negative music... it’s really just connecting. It’s therapy, through music". Excluding occasional guest producers, the entirety of Suicideboys' discography is self-produced, mainly by Arceneaux under his pseudonym Budd Dwyer (an homage to the former politician of the same name).
$crim was born Scott Arceneaux Jr. on April 11, 1989 in Marrero, Louisiana. Arceneaux originally was inspired by T-Pain and Kanye West to produce music, buying his first laptop which he used to start DJing with money gained from selling drugs. Arceneaux's passion for DJing extended when he started to attend Delgado Community College, where he was hired to DJ parties. He also worked selling used furniture, getting fired for his new hand tattoos after three years.
Ruby da Cherry was born Aristos Petrou (Αρίστος Πέτρου) on April 22, 1990 to an American mother and Greek Cypriot father. Raised in Metairie, Louisiana, Petrou's interest in music began when he was seven, playing violin and then drums when he was ten, eventually joining bands in middle school. He worked at his father's restaurant as a waiter, a job he held until 2015. His experience with the punk rock scene continued as he joined the band Vapo-Rats as its drummer; however, disillusioned with the apathy his bandmates showed towards the future of the band, Petrou left in order to pursue a career in hip-hop with Arceneaux.
Arceneaux and Petrou are cousins, and as such shared a close relationship growing up. Realising that both were interested in taking a musical career seriously, and both dissatisfied with the direction of their lives, the two formed Suicideboys, making a pact that if their musical career didn’t work out, they would both commit suicide. Elaborating on this in an interview with Mass Appeal, Arceneaux states that, “it was pretty much like cutting the hand, bleeding, and making a pact that there’s no plan B, that if this doesn’t happen by the time we’re 30, I’m blowing my head off”.
The duo's first project together, a three-track EP named Kill Yourself Part I: The $uicide $aga, was released in June 2014 on SoundCloud and Bandcamp, attracting attention for their collaboration with notable underground rapper Bones. In the following months, the duo released a further nine iterations of the Kill Yourself series. After a number of collaboration EPs with fellow underground artist Black Smurf, their first full length project titled Gray/Grey was released on March 3, 2015.
Suicideboys' underground breakthrough came with the release of 2015 EP $outh $ide $uicide, a collaboration with established South Florida rapper Pouya, which thrust the duo into the underground rap spotlight. Other 2015 releases include 7th or St. Tammany, YUNGDEATHLILLIFE, High Tide in the Snake's Nest, Grey Sheep EP, I No Longer Fear The Razor Guarding My Heel (part I and II), My Liver Will Handle What My Heart Can't, Now The Moon's Rising and G.R.E.Y.G.O.D.S. with fellow g59 rapper RAMIREZ.
The duo's first foray onto the mainstream musical charts came with the release of Radical $uicide in the summer of 2016. The five-track EP, produced by EDM musician Getter, peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Rap charts. Other 2016 releases include Dark Side of the Clouds, Grey Sheep II, Eternal Grey, I No Longer Fear The Razor Guarding My Heel (part III), G.R.E.Y.G.O.D.S.I.I. with [artis]RAMIREZ, DIRTYNASTY$UICIDE with GERM, and Black $uicide Side C with Black Smurf.
In 2017 the boys released another 10 iterations of the Kill Yourself series, they also dropped DIRTIERNASTIER$UICIDE, with GERM.
On September 7, 2018, their debut studio album I Want to Die in New Orleans was released. A statement posted by the duo's official Instagram account stated, "We started recording this album in the beginning of 2017. Initially we wanted to write about our experiences on the road and express how our lives had become slightly more extravagant."
In late 2018, a rumor arose that the group had broken up following a series of ominous tweets. However, they soon clarified that the tweets were in relation to "personal issues" facing Arceneaux, and that they had in fact not broken up.
WE ENVY NOTHING IN THE WORLD.
$uicideboy$ Lyrics
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Scrimmy, Scrimmy
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Benzo, enzo, 'Rari the pedal that's on my feet
Push it to the floor ,I just know where I wanna be
In your house, in your room
Don't look under your bed
Runnin' 'round the street with a .9 in my hand
Put it up to his head tell him, "I don't play fair"
Empty the clip, end your life in a sec
Christ be the King, you gon leave with a blessin' (amen)
Empty the shells hear a pin drop
Scrimmy bipolar, flip and I flop (I flop)
Switch it up quick, fuck every last enemy
Act like your friend, leave a blade in your kidney
Rata-ta-tat (grraow), I let your brains splat
Leakin' all over with bloody matter
Shirt in my hands, I sit back and I laugh
Mental fuckin' case, closed casket where I sleep
Only smoke that crack rock, I don't no tree
Bangin' my veins, put that dirt on my name (my name)
Devil to blame, middle finger the game (the game)
Fuck all the fame, it ain't no thang (no thang)
Scrimmy insane (insane), Scrimmy insane (insane)
Scrimmy insane (insane), Scrimmy insane (insane)
Insane, insane, insane, insane, insane, insane
Insane, insane, insane, insane, insane, insane (insane)
Ayy, ayy
All of my enemies end up bendin' the knee
All my enemies beggin' me, beggin', "Please let me free"
As my fist grips the axe I yell, "Let the bells ring!"
And I swing the blade down, now they're headless but free
Yeah, Ruby been a boss for like ten centuries
I'm the alpha, omega, and every letter between
Step on the scene, rest in peace
Leave me dead in the street
From opiate dependency, codeine and promethazine
Bury me up on a hill with evergreen and a creek
Not the type to live until I'm fuckin' seventy-three
Yeah, pull up in a Chevy from '73
Yeah, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
Who the fuck want war?
I got acres of land protected with weaponry
A bunch of guns in my name, no need for open felonies
Accessory to murder with murderous accessories
AK, AR, 12 gauge shotty
Got .44 Magnum and the Uzi from the 90s
.38 and the .9mm in my pant linin'
I might cop a .45 and hold that one behind me
Ruby insane, insane, Ruby insane, insane
Ruby insane, insane, Ruby insane, insane
Ruby insane, insane, Ruby insane, insane
Ruby insane, insane, Ruby insane, insane
The song "WE ENVY NOTHING IN THE WORLD" by $uicideboy$ is about the duo's uncontrollable and insane behavior. The opening lines, "Benzo, enzo, 'Rari the pedal that's on my feet; Push it to the floor, I just know where I wanna be," suggest the reckless lifestyle the artists lead. They are living life on the edge, trying everything that promises them a high, including drugs and cars. The lyrics are violent, as in "Empty the clip, end your life in a sec; Christ be the King, you gon leave with a blessin'." It shows their disregard for others, especially their enemies.
There are biblical references in the lyrics, such as "Christ be the King," which could be seen as a nod to their religious upbringing. The chorus "Scrimmy insane, Ruby insane" acknowledges their self-destructive behavior. The line "All my enemies beggin' me, beggin', 'Please let me free'" shows the power dynamic between them and their enemies. Moreover, they find pleasure in killing their enemies, as seen in the line, "And I swing the blade down, now they're headless but free." Overall, the song speaks about their nihilistic philosophy, enjoying life without worrying about the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Benzo, enzo, 'Rari the pedal that's on my feet
I speed ahead in my luxury car, fueled by my addiction to drugs.
Push it to the floor ,I just know where I wanna be
I have no direction in life but towards self-destruction.
In your house, in your room
I am dangerous, even in your most private moments.
Don't look under your bed
I can strike at any moment, in unlikely places.
Northside on the map, I won't rest 'til I'm dead
I come from a place of violence and there's no escape.
Runnin' 'round the street with a .9 in my hand
My gun is always close by, ready for action.
Put it up to his head tell him, "I don't play fair"
I am ruthless and unpredictable, always going for the kill.
Empty the clip, end your life in a sec
I take lives without hesitation or remorse.
Christ be the King, you gon leave with a blessin' (amen)
I use religion to justify my violent actions.
Empty the shells hear a pin drop
I leave nothing but deathly silence in my wake.
Scrimmy bipolar, flip and I flop (I flop)
My mental instability makes me prone to sudden mood swings.
Switch it up quick, fuck every last enemy
I am always changing tactics to take down anyone who poses a threat to me.
Act like your friend, leave a blade in your kidney
I manipulate people into thinking I am their ally, only to harm them later.
Rata-ta-tat (grraow), I let your brains splat
The sound of gunshots and the sight of carnage excite me.
Leakin' all over with bloody matter
The sight of blood is thrilling to me.
Shirt in my hands, I sit back and I laugh
I take pleasure in the suffering of others.
Mental fuckin' case, closed casket where I sleep
I am a disturbed individual who harms others and will eventually meet my own violent end.
Only smoke that crack rock, I don't no tree
I indulge in hard drugs and have no interest in anything else.
Bangin' my veins, put that dirt on my name (my name)
I am a drug addict who doesn't care about my reputation.
Devil to blame, middle finger the game (the game)
I blame my violent tendencies on external factors and reject society's rules and morals.
Fuck all the fame, it ain't no thang (no thang)
I don't care about fame or fortune, only destruction.
All of my enemies end up bendin' the knee
I am powerful and feared by those who oppose me.
All my enemies beggin' me, beggin', "Please let me free"
Those who cross me are desperate for mercy but I show none.
As my fist grips the axe I yell, "Let the bells ring!"
I am excited for the violence I am about to inflict.
And I swing the blade down, now they're headless but free
I may take away someone's life, but in a perverse way, I believe I am setting them free from their struggles.
Ruby been a boss for like ten centuries
I am powerful and have been for a very long time.
I'm the alpha, omega, and every letter between
I am all-encompassing and in control.
Step on the scene, rest in peace
Those who oppose me will ultimately die.
Leave me dead in the street
I am invincible and cannot be defeated.
From opiate dependency, codeine and promethazine
I indulge in drugs to numb my feelings and make myself more dangerous.
Bury me up on a hill with evergreen and a creek
I want my final resting place to be in nature, where I can continue to be wild and free.
Not the type to live until I'm fuckin' seventy-three
I don't want to live a long life, I just want to cause chaos while I'm here.
Who the fuck want war?
I am always ready for a fight and am eager to challenge anyone who opposes me.
I got acres of land protected with weaponry
I am prepared for any kind of attack and have the resources to defend myself.
A bunch of guns in my name, no need for open felonies
I own many weapons and have no fear of being caught by the law.
Accessory to murder with murderous accessories
I am guilty of many crimes and have the tools to continue committing them.
AK, AR, 12 gauge shotty
I have a variety of weapons at my disposal.
Got .44 Magnum and the Uzi from the 90s
I am well-armed and my weapons have been around for a long time.
.38 and the .9mm in my pant linin'
I am always carrying a gun, even when people can't see it.
I might cop a .45 and hold that one behind me
I am always looking for ways to be more deadly and dangerous.
Ruby insane, insane, Ruby insane, insane
I am crazy and violent, and I revel in it.
Ruby insane, insane, Ruby insane, insane
My violent tendencies are extreme and uncontrolled.
Ruby insane, insane, Ruby insane, insane
I am a threat to anyone who comes into contact with me.
Ruby insane, insane, Ruby insane, insane
My madness is all-consuming and makes me a danger to myself and others.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aristos Petrou, Scott Arceneaux
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JessicaOrtiz-bi1he
My favorite part of the song 🔥
Who the fuck want war?
I got acres of land protected with weaponry
A bunch of guns in my name, no need for open felonies
Accessory to murder with murderous accessories
AK, AR, 12 gauge shotty
Got .44 Magnum and the Uzi from the 90s
.38 and the .9mm in my pant linin'
I might cop a .45 and hold that one behind me
@Daniel-js5qr
That ruby "who the fuck want war" line is going into ruby's all time classic lines. I wouldn't be surprised if they end up sampling it in future.
@saulg.82
First time I heard it was orgasmic and every time after that lol
@whoami7566
It's going to hit so hard at shows!!!!
@nekon1sh492
Guess we'll just have to see 🤷🏽♀️
@archerdavidson6066
Honestly
@dankdraco9887
it lowkey sounded like x 😭
@char4513
$crim is a huge influence to me and inspired me to start making beats. He also inspired a lot of underground producers aswell. And Ruby’s bars are fucking god tier.
@princevamp1090
Honestly
@irist_2023
Should check out devilish trio then maane
@BudBudson
@@irist_2023 rip the goats