Onfroy's most popular song to-date is Look at Me, which was originally released in 2016 and re-released in 2017, and peaked at number 42 on US Billboard Hot 100. The single helped him gain more popularity in early 2017 due to accusations of Canadian rapper Drake using a similar rap flow in his then unreleased song, now released under the name "KMT", that he previewed at a concert in Amsterdam featuring British rapper Giggs.
In July 2016, Onfroy was arrested and charged with robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. After posting bail in early October of the same year, while awaiting trial, Onfroy was arrested again later that month on charges of false imprisonment, witness tampering, and aggravated battery of a pregnant victim. Onfroy was released from jail on bail on March 26, 2017.
Onfroy announced his debut studio album, 17 on July 30, 2017. The album released on August 25, 2017. It features 11 tracks and includes the lead single Revenge.
Onfroy was shot and killed on June 18, 2018, in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
Wing Ridden Angel
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I should've set it free but I...
I shot an angel with my father's rifle
I should've set it free but I...
Hush little angel, don't say a word
Bottle full of pills, passed out on the curb
Sun brings heat and it just won't snow
Noose like a necklace on my neck, won't go
I was too slow 'cause I won't understand
Blade for your cries, count a penny for my sins
Wifis off and the lake don't stream
Wrist down the river, not across, wanna bleed
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Wake up to your face
I'm straight forward, fuck a pace
What I want just so happened to be you
Couldn't picture being a moment in your shoes
When I think back to the kidney failures
Broken promise I failed
I won't deny it I held the ground you walk on
Heart stops, you walk away
You're good today
You're gone tomorrow
I carry my heart on my face, I'm so depressed
What good is sex?
I pray that you would love me less
And now it's here, hand on my chest
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
The lyrics to XXXTentacion's song "Wing Ridden Angel" depict a delicate scenario. The singer feels guilty for shooting an angel with his father's rifle instead of setting it free. The angel represents innocence and purity, and its opposite is the darkness and pain that the singer feels. The following verses describe emotive, dark emotions that create a sense of hopelessness and despair. For instance, the singer sings about taking pills, a noose around his neck, and the desire to harm himself.
The chorus is the most precise part of the song, where the singer urges the angel to fly away, to leave the turmoil and pain behind. However, the angel does not want to stay, and the singer repeatedly urges it to set itself free, to grow its wings and fly. The second verse begins with the singer waking up to the face of somebody they want or love, but they are afraid to pursue this relationship or even to picture themselves in that person's shoes. The lyrics also reference physical pain, kidney failures, and broken promises. By the end of the song, the singer carries their heart on their face, alluding to the emotional risks they have taken in hopes of being loved.
Line by Line Meaning
I shot an angel with my father's rifle
I killed something beautiful and pure using a weapon that was passed down from my father.
I should've set it free but I...
I regret not allowing the angel to live and be free, but for some reason, I couldn't bring myself to do so.
Hush little angel, don't say a word
I want the angel to be quiet and not speak, as it reminds me of my guilt for killing it.
Bottle full of pills, passed out on the curb
I am struggling with addiction and often pass out on the street due to my drug use.
Sun brings heat and it just won't snow
I am in a dark place and feeling trapped, unable to escape the harsh reality that the sun brings.
Noose like a necklace on my neck, won't go
I feel like I am being strangled by my own negative thoughts and emotions, and I can't seem to break free from them.
I was too slow 'cause I won't understand
My inability to comprehend my own emotions and thoughts makes it difficult for me to process and deal with them in a timely manner.
Blade for your cries, count a penny for my sins
I use self-harm as a way to cope with emotional pain, and am willing to pay for my sins with the physical harm I inflict on myself.
Wifis off and the lake don't stream
I am feeling disconnected from the world around me, and the things that normally bring me joy are no longer working.
Wrist down the river, not across, wanna bleed
I want to harm myself, but am trying to do so in a way that is less likely to be fatal.
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
I wish for the angel I killed to be free and fly away from me, hopefully finding peace and happiness.
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Staying with me would be detrimental to the angel's well-being, so it's best for it to leave and not stay by my side.
Wake up to your face
I wake up and am reminded of the person I have hurt or lost.
I'm straight forward, fuck a pace
I am honest and direct, not concerned with taking things slow or being patient.
What I want just so happened to be you
The person I have hurt or lost is the one I truly want and desire.
Couldn't picture being a moment in your shoes
I am unable to imagine what it would be like to be in the position of the person I have hurt or lost.
When I think back to the kidney failures
I am reminded of a time when I was physically weak and unable to control my own body.
Broken promise I failed
I made a promise that I was unable to keep, which has led to me hurting someone I care about deeply.
I won't deny it I held the ground you walk on
I once cared deeply for the person I have hurt or lost, and they are still important to me now.
Heart stops, you walk away
I feel like my heart is breaking as the person I care for leaves me behind.
You're good today
The person I have hurt or lost is doing well and I am happy for them, but also sad that I am no longer a part of their life.
You're gone tomorrow
I know that the person I have hurt or lost is not going to stay in my life, and will eventually move on without me.
I carry my heart on my face, I'm so depressed
I wear my emotions on my sleeve and it's easy to see that I am struggling with depression.
What good is sex?
I am trying to find happiness and fulfillment through physical intimacy, but am unable to do so.
I pray that you would love me less
I wish that the person I have hurt or lost cared about me less, as it would make dealing with my emotions easier.
And now it's here, hand on my chest
The weight of my emotions is overwhelming and I feel it physically, with my hand on my chest.
Contributed by Makayla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I shot an angel with my father's rifle
I should've set it free but I...
I shot an angel with my father's rifle
I should've set it free but I...
Hush little angel, don't say a word
Bottle full of pills, passed out on the curb
Sun brings heat and it just won't snow
Noose like a necklace on my neck, won't go
I was too slow 'cause I won't understand
Blade for your cries, count a penny for my sins
Wifis off and the lake don't stream
Wrist down the river, not across, wanna bleed
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Wake up to your face
I'm straight forward, fuck a pace
What I want just so happened to be you
Couldn't picture being a moment in your shoes
When I think back to the kidney failures
Broken promise I failed
I won't deny it I held the ground you walk on
Heart stops, you walk away
You're good today
You're gone tomorrow
I carry my heart on my face, I'm so depressed
What good is sex?
I pray that you would love me less
And now it's here, hand on my chest
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
@swagknightx
I'll never forget the impact X had on me. He came into my life when I was going through a very dark period. His music, IG lives, and stories helped make each day easier to get through. He left such a huge positive impact on this world and the younger generation in such a short period of time, and his music is so powerful that it still continues to help people. LLJ. π
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love this comment, so true
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didnβt deserve to leave so soon
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realist comment ive seen luv you vro
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Same, his ig lives and stories are what inspired me to keep on going.
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