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'' (2019). The song features American rapper Jay Critch and was produced by Relly Made.

Composition

The production is composed of piano, while lyrically Lil Tjay reflects on his life.

Critical reception

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'' commented that the song has "the perfect instrumental for Lil Tjay's light flow" and "Jay Critch trades his youth infused

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-style delivery for a melody that sounds amateurish next to Tjay's, yet Critch's swag and personality sells the verse by the end."

Certifications

References

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