Valentine
21 Savage & XXXTentacion Lyrics

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Valentine, I watched my red rose turn to gray
Let me be, I give your Lord my soul to take
It won't hurt me now, I'm numb to all the pain
Heaven or hell, I don't know which path to take
Valentine, where are you now?
'Cause its people that I hate
'Cause my heart has run away
Valentine, where are you now?

'Cause its people that I hate
'Cause my heart has run away
Where are you now, now, now?
Where are you now?
'Cause its people that I hate

'Cause my heart has run away
Where are you now?

Overall Meaning

21 Savage and XXXTentacion's song Valentine speaks about the pain and numbness that comes with heartbreak. The opening line, "Valentine, I watched my red rose turn to gray," symbolizes how their love has withered away and lost its former vibrancy. The singer is willing to give everything to their significant other, even their soul, but it seems like it's too late. The pain they feel is so great that they are numb to everything, and they don't know which path to choose in life.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is filled with hatred for people because their heart has been broken. They are searching for their Valentine, but they don't even know where to start. The repetition of the question, "Where are you now?" is symbolic of the confusion and chaos that heartbreak and loss can bring.

The lyrics are powerful because they showcase the depth of emotions that can come with a broken heart. The haunting melody and both rappers' vocals add to the intensity of the song. Overall, Valentine is a moving piece that speaks to anyone who has gone through a heart-wrenching breakup.

Line by Line Meaning

Valentine, I watched my red rose turn to gray
I see how life is changing for me and how things that were once beautiful have become dull and lifeless.

Let me be, I give your Lord my soul to take
I am prepared for any outcome and can accept whatever may come my way.

It won't hurt me now, I'm numb to all the pain
I've been through so much that I no longer feel the pain and it no longer bothers or affects me.

Heaven or hell, I don't know which path to take
I am uncertain about the choice I have to make and the consequences that could result from it.

Valentine, where are you now? Cause its people that I hate
I am looking for someone to help me through my struggles and hate being surrounded by people and their drama.

Cause my heart has run away
I am emotionally disconnected, my heart has left me and I am struggling with loneliness.

Where are you now, now, now? Where are you now?
I am desperately seeking companionship and someone to confide in.

Cause its people that I hate, Cause my heart has run away
I continue to struggle with being surrounded by people and their negative influences, as my emotions continue to elude me.

Where are you now?
I am in a desperate search for someone to provide me with comfort and connection.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy

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