He details emotions of uncertainty surrounding a specific relationship. He is insecure and heartbroken due to the fact that his girlfriend had left him, bringing about a melancholy vibe.
He also brings up suicide, a subject often discussed throughout his discography. For example, in the song โJocelyn Floresโ from his 2017 album, 17, he raps about a friend who suffered from depression and eventually killed herself.
This song was frequently teased as an intro of Xโs gaming videos on his YouTube channel prior to its release.
Sad!
XXXTENTACION Lyrics
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Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go, uh
You decide, if you're ever gonna, let me know (yeah)
Suicide, if you ever try to let go, uh
I'm sad, I know, yeah
I'm sad, I know, yeah
Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go, uh
You decide, if you're ever gonna, let me know (yeah)
Suicide, if you ever try to let go, uh
I'm sad, I know, yeah
I'm sad, I know, yeah
I gave her everything
She took my heart and left me lonely
I think broken heart's contagious
I won't fix, I'd rather weep
I'm lost then I'm found, but
It's torture being in love
I love when you're around
But I fucking hate when you leave
Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go, uh
You decide, if you're ever gonna, let me know (yeah)
Suicide, if you ever try to let go, uh
I'm sad, I know, yeah
I'm sad, I know, yeah
Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go, uh
You decide, if you're ever gonna, let me know (yeah)
Suicide, if you ever try to let go, uh
I'm sad, I know, yeah
I'm sad, I know, yeah
Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go, uh
You decide, if you're ever gonna, let me know (yeah)
Suicide, if you ever try to let go, uh
I'm sad, I know, yeah
I'm sad, I know, yeah
Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go, uh
You decide, if you're ever gonna, let me know (yeah)
Suicide, if you ever try to let go, uh
I'm sad, I know, yeah
I'm sad, I know, yeah
In "SAD!", XXXTentacion explores themes of heartbreak and depression, as well as the struggle to hold onto a relationship that is falling apart. The song begins with the singer questioning their own identity and their fear of letting go. They plead with the other person to make a decision on whether or not they want to continue the relationship or not. The mention of suicide highlights the desperation and pain that the singer feels, suggesting that they would rather end their life than lose the other person.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, further emphasizing the theme of sadness and the struggle to hold onto love. The second verse reveals that the singer has given their all to the other person, but they were left alone and heartbroken. They describe their broken heart as "contagious" and choose to indulge in their pain rather than try to move on. The singer expresses their conflicting emotions, loving the presence of the other person but feeling intense pain when they leave.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Simple affirmation or agreement to something.
Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go, uh
Asking for self-identity and admitting to being fearful of losing something or someone important.
You decide if you're ever gonna let me know (yeah)
Leaving the choice up to the other person to reveal their intentions or feelings.
Suicide if you ever try to let go, uh
Expressing a dramatic reaction to the potential loss of the relationship or person.
I'm sad, I know, yeah
Acknowledging the feelings of sadness that accompany the situation.
I gave her everything
Claiming to have fully invested in the relationship.
She took my heart and left me lonely
Feeling abandoned and hurt by the other person's actions.
I think broken hearts contagious
Believing that hurt and pain can spread to others.
I won't fix, I'd rather weep
Choosing not to try and repair the relationship and instead wallowing in sadness.
I'm lost and I'm found, but
Feeling conflicted in emotions and not sure how to navigate them.
It's torture being in love
Describing the pain and difficulty associated with being in love.
I love when you're around
Expressing the joy and happiness that the other person brings when they are present.
But I fucking hate when you leave
Revealing the strong negative emotions that come with separation or departure.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, Johnathan Carter Cunningham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@David-gr6li
how tha fuck you maked him a legend ?
do even know what legend mean ?
its mean 2puc
its mean eminem
its mean biggie
its mean ice cube
its mean Ez
its mean nas
its mean d.dre
and list go on
but i am sure xxx its not one of them
@Rubygex64
R.I.P
Love this Song...
@Rubygex64
;(
@djcabreos1090
...
@aleksikx559
๐ข๐ข๐ข
@promiseslies8484
He better be alive
@nathanaelmahon3437
Rubygex64 he's in critical condition he not dead
@maskbtw5885
X fans should celebrate when this song hits 1 billion views.
@imstackz8794
We will man we will
@shreyas1650
Yes
@peto4583
Rip