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.
wanna grow old
XXXTENTACION Lyrics
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Ooh, ooh, ooh
I won't let go, oh
Don't wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
I won't let go, oh
Don't wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
Now I put the blade down, darling
I wanna see the light of the mornin'
I was stuck inside of yesterdays
Sedative ease the pain on my wrist
I put the blade down, darling, oh
I stood in the dark wishin' the end was near
Now I found my heart, and I know I have worth here
So I won't let go, oh
Don't wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let
I won't let
I won't let go, oh
Don't wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let
I won't let
The lyrics of "Wanna Grow Old" by Jimmy Levy and XXXTENTACION are about overcoming dark thoughts and the desire to not give up on life. The song starts with the repeated phrase "I won't let go" which is a declaration of the singer's will to keep pushing forward despite the struggles they may face. They sing about the fear of growing old and not being able to live life to the fullest, but they won't let go of their dreams and aspirations.
The second stanza is particularly touching as the singer admits to contemplating self-harm with a blade but ultimately decided to put it down. They want to see the light of the morning and not remain stuck in the darkness of yesterday. They acknowledge the pain they have been through but found their heart and their worth which gives them the strength to keep fighting. The chorus serves as a reminder that they won't give up on their life and dreams.
The message of the song is powerful as it encourages those who might be struggling with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue to hold on and find their worth. It reminds us that life can be tough, but we can always choose to keep fighting and not let go of our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't let go, oh
I am determined to hold on and not give up
Don't wanna grow old, old
I don't want to become old and let go of my dreams and aspirations
I won't let, I won't let
I refuse to give in to my negative thoughts and emotions
Now I put the blade down, darling
I have stopped harming myself and am trying to move forward in life
I wanna see the light of the mornin'
I want to experience a brighter future and find hope in life
I was stuck inside of yesterdays
I was trapped in my past and unable to move on
Sedative ease the pain on my wrist
I used drugs to numb my pain and cope with my struggles
I stood in the dark wishin' the end was near
I felt hopeless and wished for my suffering to end
Now I found my heart, and I know I have worth here
I have discovered my self-worth and value as a person
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, Jimmy Levy, Johnathan Cunningham, Robert Soukiasyan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sunainasonowal
Yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I won't let go, oh
Wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
I won't let go, oh
Wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
Now I put the blade down, darling
I wanna see the light of the mornin'
I was stuck inside of yesterdays
Sedative ease the pain on my wrist
I put the blade down, darling, oh
I stood in the dark wishin' the end was near
Now I found my heart, and I know I have worth here
So I won't let go, oh
Wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let
I won't let
I won't let go, oh
Wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let
I won't let
#ripjah
@floxk7079
[Intro: XXXTENTACION]
Yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh
[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
I won't let go, oh
I wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
I won't let go, oh
I wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
[Verse: Jimmy Levy]
Now I put the blade down, darling
I wanna see the light of the mornin'
I was stuck inside the yesterdays
Sedative ease the pain on my wrist
I put the blade down, darling, oh
I stood in the dark wishin' the end was near
Now I found my heart, and I know I have worth here
[Chorus: XXXTENTACION, Jimmy Levy & Both]
So I won't let go, oh
I wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
I won't let go, oh
I wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
@moosasoofi8235
Yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh
[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
I won't let go, oh
I wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
I won't let go, oh
I wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
[Verse: Jimmy Levy]
Now I put the blade down, darling
I wanna see the light of the mornin'
I was stuck inside the yesterdays
Sedative ease the pain on my wrist
I put the blade down, darling, oh
I stood in the dark wishin' the end was near
Now I found my heart, and I know I have worth here
[Chorus: XXXTENTACION, Jimmy Levy & Both]
So I won't let go, oh
I wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let
I won't let go, oh
I wanna grow old, old
I won't let go, oh
I won't let, I won't let.
@francescobabini4890
Kinda heartbreaking how this song is about growing old but he died young.
@michealrill8361
God IT HURTS SO BAD !
@adventureswithjackson2883
@Micheal Rill fax not to make it about other people but shit I have actual pain in my heart seeing as juice wrld was the first actual artist I had ever listened to in my life consistently and fuck now that they're all gone we don't have a lot of good people left and I try to look on the brightside like "be happy they were here" but that is so hard to do man deep down im truly hurt like idk how to handle it all even after all this time 😔
@iiilaks7748
He literally said don't wanna grow old.
@peccato
does he say dont wanna grow old or I wanna grow old
@fuzzybeanz
dont. he said in a interview that he was in love with his youth.
@joegrizzly999
This song makes me sad because it sounds like he finally made peace with himself.
@diamondbubbles1185
Oh well I'm crying ;C
@cjbeenreal8158
it makes me sad cuz he said he wont let go and he wants to get old and doesnt wanna die young
@bobbyclark2629
Facts