Background
Rod Wave first previewed the song onComposition
The song is about Rod Wave's rise to fame and life growing up, as well as the consequences of street life. In the chorus, Rod Wave sings about "'lames' that constantly keep his name in their mouths" and his wish to be remembered as one of the "realest" rappers after his death: "And fuck these niggas 'cause they lame / Since they love saying my name / Make sure you write the truest in the motherfucking game / On my tombstone when they bury me / By the river, they will carry me / Finally, I'll be resting in peace".Music video
The music video was released alongside the single, directed by Reel Goats. It finds Rod Wave alone on a snowy mountain sing-rapping, switching to scenes of a child resembling a younger version of himself, who has a "tumultuous home life" while "still facing systemic issues". The boy watches TV while his father is asleep and his mother at work. Another visual shows him at a "tense dinner" when his father gets abusive. Later, he is seen walking down a "sunny sidewalk", unaware that police have pulled up behind him. The kid gets shot and killed by the police, and it is revealed that he was deaf when he communicates his love for his mother in sign language. The video ends with the kid's father, in a white tunic, laying him down to rest at a riverside, while CGI vines encircle him.Live performances
Rod Wave performed the song for ''Charts
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References
{{Rod Wave 2021 singles 2021 songs Rod Wave songs Songs written by Rod Wave