Marshmello was among the first artists in the dance music community to comment on Peep's death. In a series of tweets, Marshmello says Peep was "the nicest person" and that they had spoken about a collaboration a week before. "Peep was the nicest person. Hanging out with him, talking to him about music, the song ideas we were going to do together and touring was so amazing. Everyone will miss you man," he wrote. On November 20, 2017, Marshmello worked a live tribute into his performance at GoldRush Festival in Arizona, by mixing the rapper's song "Beamer Boy" into his set, as a large image of Peep reading "RIP" appeared on the screen behind him.
On December 20, 2017, it was announced that Marshmello would release the song on January 12, 2018. A spokesperson said the pair began working on the song before Peep died, and that it will be accompanied by a music video. While some fans questioned Marshmello's decision, since other artists are withholding their work with Peep, he revealed that Peep's mother encouraged him to release it as a tribute to her son. He wrote in a tweet: "I didn't plan on releasing the song until peeps mom reached out and told me she wanted her sons music to come out...what am I supposed to do?" On January 10, 2018, Marshmello unveiled the song's title and artwork on social media. He later uploaded a brief audio preview of the track on social media.
Marshmello praised Peep's enthusiasm for making music in a statement, writing: "Peep brought an excitement to music that was unparalleled to anybody I've ever met. We started an idea together, that unfortunately we were never able to officially finish together. When I listen to this track now I get chills wishing he could hear it. This record is dedicated to Peep's mother, family, friends and his fans. Gus will live forever through his music and that is something we should all be extremely thankful for." Peep's mother added that she was appreciative that Marshmello released the song since it continued "to allow Peep's voice to be heard through his art."
Spotlight
Marshmello Lyrics
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I just can't pick up the phone again
This time, I'll be on my own, my friend
One more time, I'm all alone again
Sex with you is like I'm dreamin', and
I just wanna hear you scream again
Now you're gone, I can't believe it
I don't care if you believe in me
I still wonder why you're leavin' me
I don't care if you believe me
I still wonder why you tease me
And if I'm takin' this the wrong way
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinkin'
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
I hope you know I'm faded, all of this liquor I'm drinkin'
And if I'm takin' this the wrong way (wrong way)
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinkin'
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
When the moon hit your skin, I could see you and him
Not you and me, yeah
But it's just you and me, yeah
When the sun shines above, you wake up with the one you love
Not you and me, yeah
But it's just you and me, yeah
(All alone again) sex with you is like I'm dreamin', and
I just wanna hear you scream again
Now you're gone, I can't believe it
Time I spent with you deceivin' me
I don't care if you believe in me
I still wonder why you're leavin' me
I don't care if you believe me
I still wonder why you tease me
And if I'm takin' this the wrong way
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinkin'
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
I hope you know I'm faded, all of this liquor I'm drinkin'
And if I'm taking this the wrong way (wrong way)
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinkin'
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight
When the moon hit your skin, I could see you and him
Not you and me, yeah, it's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight
When the sun shines above, you wake up with the one you love
Not you and me, yeah, it's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
(Spotlight, spotlight)
The song "Spotlight" by Marshmello is a melancholic reflection on a past relationship that was full of fantasies and illusions. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for a person who has left, but also a realization that the relationship was not as genuine as it appeared to be. The singer acknowledges that their love was like a fairytale, but now they have to face the harsh reality of being alone. The lyrics also imply that the relationship was purely physical, with sex being the only thing that gave the singer comfort and pleasure. Despite feeling deceived and used, the singer still wonders why the other person left and why they kept teasing them.
The lines "When the moon hit your skin, I could see you and him / Not you and me, yeah" and "When the sun shines above, you wake up with the one you love / Not you and me, yeah" suggest that the other person was not fully invested in the relationship and had someone else on the side, making it a love triangle. The spotlight mentioned in the chorus symbolizes the attention and affection that the singer craves from the other person, but it only brings them pain and confusion. The song ends with the repetition of the word "spotlight," emphasizing how it became the central theme of their relationship and how it still lingers in the singer's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Lovin' you is like a fairytale
Being with you feels like a beautiful, magical storybook romance come to life.
I just can't pick up the phone again
I can't bear to call you again, as it only brings pain and heartache.
This time, I'll be on my own, my friend
Now, I'll have to face the reality of being alone without you, my dear friend.
One more time, I'm all alone again
Once again, I'm left feeling isolated and lonely without you by my side.
Sex with you is like I'm dreamin', and
Making love to you feels like a surreal, almost unbelievable experience.
I just wanna hear you scream again
I long to hear your pleasure-filled cries once more.
Now you're gone, I can't believe it
You've left me and I still can't fully comprehend or accept it.
Time I spent with you deceivin' me
All the moments I shared with you now feel like lies and betrayal.
I don't care if you believe in me
I'm indifferent to whether or not you trust or have faith in me.
I still wonder why you're leavin' me
I'm still questioning and trying to understand why you decided to leave me.
I still wonder why you tease me
I'm still pondering why you played with my emotions and led me on, only to leave in the end.
And if I'm takin' this the wrong way
If I'm misunderstanding the situation or reading too much into things,
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinkin'
I hope you can be open and honest with me about your thoughts and feelings.
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you bring me to the center of attention or scrutiny.
I hope you know I'm faded, all of this liquor I'm drinkin'
I hope you realize that I'm getting drunk and losing my inhibitions and control.
When the moon hit your skin, I could see you and him
When the moonlight shone on your skin, I could see that you were with someone else.
Not you and me, yeah, it's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It was not just you and me, it was revealed when you pushed me to the forefront.
When the sun shines above, you wake up with the one you love
When the morning light breaks, you awaken next to the person you love.
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you draw attention to our relationship that I start to feel the pain and confusion.
(Spotlight, spotlight)
This song is all about the spotlight, and how it can both reveal and conceal the truth.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Marshmello, Dylan James Mullen, Gustav Elijah Ahr, Jacob Lile Duzsik, Lars Stalfors
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Lovin' you is like a fairytale
I just can't pick up the phone again
This time, I'll be on my own, my friend
One more time, I'm all alone again
[Pre-Chorus]
Sex with you is like I'm dreamin', and
I just wanna hear you scream again
Now you're gone, I can't believe it
Time I spent with you deceivin' me
I don't care if you believe in me
I still wonder why you're leavin' me
I don't care if you believe me
I still wonder why you tease me
[Chorus]
And if I'm takin' this the wrong way
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinkin'
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
I hope you know I'm faded, all of this liquor I'm drinkin'
And if I'm takin' this the wrong way (wrong way)
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinkin'
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
[Verse 2]
When the moon hit your skin, I could see you and him
Not you and me, yeah, but it's just you and me, yeah
When the sun shines above, you wake up with the one you love
Not you and me, yeah, but it's just you and me, yeah
(All alone again)
[Pre-Chorus]
Sex with you is like I'm dreamin', and
I just wanna hear you scream again
Now you're gone, I can't believe it
Time I spent with you deceivin' me
I don't care if you believe in me
I still wonder why you're leavin' me
I don't care if you believe me
I still wonder why you tease me
[Chorus]
And if I'm takin' this the wrong way
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinkin'
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
I hope you know I'm faded, all of this liquor I'm drinkin'
And if I'm taking this the wrong way (wrong way)
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinkin'
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
[Outro]
When the moon hit your skin, I could see you and him
Not you and me, yeah
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
When the sun shines above, you wake up with the one you love
Not you and me, yeah
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
(Spotlight, spotlight)
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Spotlight (feat. Marshmello)
Lil Peep
Loving you is like a fairytale
I just can't pick up the phone again
This time I'll be on my own, my friend
One more time, I'm all alone again
Sex with you is like I'm dreaming, and
I just wanna hear you scream again
Now you're gone, I can't believe it
Time I spent with you deceiving me
I don't care if you believe in me
I still wonder why you're leaving me
I don't care if you believe me
I still wonder why you tease me
And if I'm taking this the wrong way
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinking
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
I hope you know I'm faded, all of this liquor I'm drinking
And if I'm taking this the wrong way (wrong way)
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinking
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
When the moon hit your skin
I could see you and him
Not you and me, yeah
But it's just you and me, yeah
When the sun shines above
You wake up with the one you love
Not you and me, yeah
But it's just you and me, yeah
(All alone again)
Sex with you is like I'm dreaming, and
I just wanna hear you scream again
Now you're gone, I can't believe it
Time I spent with you deceiving me
I don't care if you believe in me
I still wonder why you're leaving me
I don't care if you believe me
I still wonder why you tease me
And if I'm taking this the wrong way
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinking
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
I hope you know I'm faded, all of this liquor I'm drinking
And if I'm taking this the wrong way (wrong way)
I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinking
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
When the moon hit your skin
I could see you and him
Not you and me, yeah
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
When the sun shines above
You wake up with the one you love
Not you and me, yeah
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
It's when you put me in the spotlight (spotlight)
(Spotlight, spotlight)
@marshmello
Loving you is like a fairytale
@jaxvr1512
Marshmello awww 😀
@jaxvr1512
Marshmello I'm a huge fan
@meweleapescado
Marshmello :'v
@natalylee5523
💔
@ELNICKYTULOSABE
You are The best!! ❤🔥
@DistrictTrending
Rest in peace peep you were amazing:(
@Billydog-zv2mm
District Trending I know right I subscribe to you peace man
@lucaion7371
He is still amazing
@jacobfuerst5202
Luca Ion very good point. His unfortunate passing did not make him any less amazing thats for sure