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.
NUMB
Xxxtentacion Lyrics
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I'm drowning in my tears, I'm drowning in my tears again
I can't seem to forget the pain I seem to give
The pain I seem to give, my friend
And every single year
I'm drowning in my tears, I'm drowning in my tears again
I can't seem to forget the pain I seem to give
The pain I seem to give, my friend
Woah, oh, woah, oh
Woah, oh, woah, oh
Woah, oh, woah, oh
Woah, oh, woah, oh
Woah, oh, woah, oh
And every single year
I'm drowning in my tears, I'm drowning in my tears again
I can't seem to forget the pain I seem to give
The pain I seem to give, my friend
Woah, oh
And every single year (woah, oh)
I'm drowning in my tears (woah, oh), I'm drowning in my tears again (woah, oh)
Woah, oh
I can't seem to forget (woah, oh) the pain I seem to give (woah, oh)
The pain I seem to give, my friend (woah, oh)
Woah, oh, woah, oh
And every single year
I'm drowning in my tears, I'm drowning in my tears again
I can't seem to forget the pain I seem to give
The pain I seem to give, my friend
Woah, oh
The lyrics of "NUMB" by XXXTentacion capture a feeling of extreme emotional pain and regret. The singer expresses how every year, he finds himself overwhelmed and consumed by tears as he is unable to forget the pain that he has caused others. The phrase "drowning in my tears" is used as a metaphor for how the singer feels suffocated by his feelings of guilt and sadness. He acknowledges that he has caused pain to others and seems to be struggling with the weight of his own actions.
The repetition of the lyrics emphasizes the cyclical nature of the singer's pain and the fact that he is trapped in an emotional cycle that he can't seem to break free from. The line "the pain I seem to give, my friend" suggests that the singer may have hurt someone close to him, and the pain he feels is not just internal but also inflicted on those around him.
Overall, "NUMB" is a poignant and emotional song that deals with the burden of emotional pain and the difficulty of finding a way to move on from it. The repetition of the lyrics and the somber tone of the music are a powerful reflection of the singer's emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
And every single year
Despite the passing of time, my emotional struggles continue to persist.
I'm drowning in my tears, I'm drowning in my tears again
My pain and sadness are so overwhelming that they feel like they are consuming me.
I can't seem to forget the pain I seem to give
My actions and behavior have hurt others, and I can't forgive myself or move on from this guilt.
The pain I seem to give, my friend
My friends and loved ones are the ones who have been hurt by me, and I feel responsible for their pain.
Woah, oh, woah, oh
This phrase serves as a repeated, emotional refrain to emphasize the weight of the lyrics.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, John Cunningham, Oren Yoel, Robert Soukiasyan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mia
I love this song but you got the lyrics wrong, it’s “the pain you seem to give, my friend” not I