“Moonlight” is a smooth love song about a girl who X seems to admire and gets jealous over, as well as a track that outlines his success despite dealing with mental health issues and his dark past.
The official video clip of the song was released after his death on September 30, 2018 on X’s YouTube channel.
Moonlight
xxxtentacion Lyrics
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Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh
Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh
Shawty look good in the moonlight
All these pussy niggas so bad mind
Spotlight, moonlight
Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood rightShawty look good in the moonlight
All these pussy niggas so bad mind
Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh
Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh
Shawty look good in the moonlight
All these pussy niggas so bad mind
Spotlight, moonlight
Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right
Shawty look good in the moonlight
All these pussy niggas so bad mind
Feel like I'm destined
I don't need no Smith & Wesson, no
Boy, who you testin'?
Fuck a Scantron, here's your lesson, oh
Knife in intestine
Takin' shots at all your bredrin, oh
Feel like I'm damaged
Girl, I know you fuckin' planned this
All alone, call my phone, make me feel right
Girl, you know when you call, make you feel right
All alone, call my phone, make me feel right
Girl, you know when you call, make you feel right
Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uhNigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh
Shawty look good in the moonlight
All these pussy niggas so bad mind
Spotlight, moonlight
Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right
Shawty look good in the moonlight
All these pussy niggas so bad mind
Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh
Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh
Shawty look good in the moonlight
All these pussy niggas so bad mind
Spotlight, moonlight
Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right
Shawty look good in the moonlight
All these pussy niggas so bad mind
The xxxtentacion song "Moonlight" is a melancholic reflection on the state of the rapper's life. The chorus repeats the phrase "Spotlight, moonlight" with the added line, "N***a, why you trippin'? Get your mood right." This line could be an expression of how the artist feels about his own emotional turmoil. The spotlight and moonlight contrast with each other, with the former being a harsh, unforgiving light, while the latter is softer and more forgiving. Perhaps xxxtentacion is conflicted between wanting to be in the spotlight and wanting to escape it for the peace of the moonlight.
The verse begins with the declaration that "Feel like I'm destined." This line is a statement of purpose and motivation, suggesting that the rapper has a sense of his place in the world, even if it's a dark one. He goes on to say that he doesn't need a gun to defend himself, which could be interpreted as a statement of nonviolence, or perhaps as showing that he feels invincible because of his fame. He then declares that he's taking shots at his enemies, which could mean either physical violence or verbal attacks.
The chorus repeats four times, emphasizing the importance of the line "Shawty look good in the moonlight." This line could be interpreted as both a romantic compliment and a desire to escape the harsh spotlight of fame and find a balm in the softer light of a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh
Drawing attention to the setting of the scene; it's happening in the spotlight and the moonlight.
Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh
Asking why the person is upset and suggesting that they change their mood to a better one.
Shawty look good in the moonlight
Complimenting the appearance of a girl in the moonlight.
All these pussy niggas so bad mind
Criticizing guys who are easily influenced and have negative attitudes.
Feel like I'm destined
Feeling like there's a greater purpose for oneself, a sense of predetermined fate.
I don't need no Smith & Wesson, no
Not needing a weapon as a means of defense.
Boy, who you testin'?
Challenging someone to see if they have what it takes.
Fuck a Scantron, here's your lesson, oh
Disregarding a test/evaluation and teaching a lesson instead.
Knife in intestine
Violent imagery of attacking/killing someone by stabbing them in the gut.
Takin' shots at all your bredrin, oh
Taking verbal and/or physical shots at all the guy's friends.
Feel like I'm damaged
Feeling like there's something internally wrong with oneself.
Girl, I know you fuckin' planned this
Accusing a girl of intentionally setting up a situation or being manipulative.
All alone, call my phone, make me feel right
Wanting someone to talk to and make them feel better or happy.
Girl, you know when you call, make me feel right
Expressing that this person specifically makes them feel better.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, Johnathan Carter Cunningham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Encise no shit sherlock
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Alyson Juarez mad it before he died
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Encise هلا طلعت تحب xxx
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maybe cuz they needed to add effects or idk sounds music you know
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6 years later, if you're watching this, you're a legend.
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