"Suicidal" is a song by American rapper

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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 "

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". A remix featuring

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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''. The remix of the song, featuring Juice Wrld, was first previewed by Melly on

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on December 8, 2019, the same day that Juice Wrld died. It was announced on March 11, 2020, and released two days later, following the song's virality on

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. It is Juice's third posthumous feature, following his guest appearances on "

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Composition

The lyrics deal with the consequences of anguish, hatred and depression that resulted from a contemptuous breakup. Melly sings about drinking

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to forget about the relationship, only to worsen his condition by abusing alcohol. Thus, the love is described as "suicidal".

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References

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