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, released on August 7, 2020, as part of the deluxe edition of his second studio album ''

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''. The song's intro samples the 2009 song "Delirious" by American R&B duo Vistoso Bosses and rapper Soulja Boy. The song finds Rod Wave writing a "heartfelt" letter to his loved one who he is in a long-distance relationship with.

Critical reception

'' Billboard''s Carl Lamarre said the rapper "writes an endearing note to his love". Similarly, Paul Duong of ''

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'' labelled the song a "heartfelt letter" that Rod Wave pens to his missed love one.

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named the song a highlight from ''Pray 4 Love'', and said Wave delivers a "soul-snatching croon".

Music video

The official video was released on August 6, 2020. The TruFilms-directed visual shows the effects of stardom on Rod's relationship with his lover. He is seen in the driver's seat of a

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