Suicidal (song) explained

Suicidal
Cover:YNW Melly - Suicidal (Remix).png
Type:single
Artist:YNW Melly featuring Juice Wrld
Album:Melly vs. Melvin
Released:March 13, 2020
Label:300
Producer:Z3N
Chronology:YNW Melly
Prev Title:223's
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Banana Split
Next Year:2020

"Suicidal" is a song by American rapper YNW Melly from his debut studio album Melly vs. Melvin (2019). It is YNW Melly's second song to enter the top 20, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and his second highest-charting single as well, following "Murder on My Mind". A remix featuring Juice Wrld was released on March 13, 2020.

Background

The song was originally released in November 2019 as a track from YNW Melly's debut studio album Melly vs. Melvin.[1] The remix of the song, featuring Juice Wrld, was first previewed by Melly on Instagram on December 8, 2019, the same day that Juice Wrld died.[2] It was announced on March 11, 2020, and released two days later, following the song's virality on TikTok.[3] It is Juice's third posthumous feature, following his guest appearances on "Godzilla" by Eminem and "PTSD" by G Herbo.[4] [5]

Composition

The lyrics deal with the consequences of anguish, hatred and depression that resulted from a contemptuous breakup. Melly sings about drinking Hennessy to forget about the relationship, only to worsen his condition by abusing alcohol. Thus, the love is described as "suicidal".

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019–2021)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 50
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 29
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[8] 20
Lithuania (AGATA)[9] 38
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 8
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 20
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 11
US Rolling Stone Top 100[13] 7

Year-end charts

Chart (2020)Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 56
US Billboard Hot 100[15] 75
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 33

Notes and References

  1. YNW Melly's 'Suicidal' Lyrics. 2020-01-02. Billboard. 2020-05-11.
  2. Web site: backup on Instagram: "#YNWMelly previews unreleased version of 'Suicidal' featuring #JuiceWRLD #RIPJuiceWRLD ". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B51li3Fh5KP . 2021-12-24 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-05-11.
  3. Web site: YNW Melly & Juice WRLD's "Suicidal (Remix)" Music Video Is Here. 2020-07-10. HotNewHipHop. 24 March 2020 . en.
  4. Web site: Juice WRLD Posthumously Scores Another Big Hit With His 'Suicidal' Remix. McIntyre. Hugh. Forbes. en. 2020-05-11.
  5. Web site: Watch the New Video for YNW Melly's "Suicidal" Remix f/ Juice WRLD. Complex. en. 2020-05-11.
  6. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #561. auspOp.
  7. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: March 28, 2020. Billboard. March 28, 2020.
  8. Web site: Tónlistinn – Lög. The Music – Songs. is. Plötutíðindi. July 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20200128181201/https://plotutidindi.is/lagalistinn/. January 28, 2020. dead.
  9. Web site: Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100). Lithuanian. AGATA. January 31, 2019. November 29, 2019.
  10. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 13, 2020. April 2, 2020.
  11. Chart Search: YNW Melly. Billboard. March 28, 2020.
  12. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: November 16, 2019. Billboard. November 12, 2019.
  13. Top 100 Songs. Rolling Stone. March 13, 2020. January 1, 2020. March 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200327173357/https://www.rollingstone.com/charts/songs/2020-03-13/. dead.
  14. Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2020. Billboard. December 4, 2020.
  15. Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2020. Billboard. December 4, 2020.
  16. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020. Billboard. December 4, 2020.