Moonlight
XXXTENTACION
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Yeah Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh Shawty look good in the moonlight All these pussy niggas so bad mind Spotlight, moonlight Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right Shawty look good in the moonlight All these pussy niggas so bad mind Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh Shawty look good in the moonlight All these pussy niggas so bad mind Spotlight, moonlight Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right Shawty look good in the moonlight All these pussy niggas so bad mind Feel like I'm destined I don't need no Smith & Wesson, no Girl, who you testin'? F*ck a Scantron, here's your lesson, oh Knife in intestine Takin' shots with all your brethren, no Feel like I'm damaged Feelin' like you fuckin' planned it All alone, call my phone, make me feel right Girl you know when you call, make me feel right All alone, call my phone, make me feel right Girl you know when you call, make me feel right Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh Shawty look good in the moonlight All these pussy niggas so bad mind Spotlight, moonlight Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right Shawty look good in the moonlight All these pussy niggas so bad mind Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh Shawty look good in the moonlight All these pussy niggas so bad mind Spotlight, moonlight Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right Shawty look good in the moonlight All these pussy niggas so bad mind
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Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, Johnathan Carter Cunningham
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Moonlight" is one of the standout tracks on XXXTENTACION's second album, "?", which was released on March 16, 2018.
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Chart SuccessThe song charted in the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 13 in the USA.
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Platinum StatusThe single has been certified Platinum multiple times by the RIAA, indicating over 1 million copies sold.
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Posthumous Success"Moonlight" continued to climb the charts after XXXTENTACION's tragic passing in June 2018, making it one of his biggest posthumous hits.
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Music VideoDespite his untimely demise, a music video for "Moonlight" was released in September 2018. The video was filmed prior to his death and features the late rapper wandering through a moonlit forest.
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Genre BlendingThe song blends elements of hip hop, alternative R&B, and emo, encapsulating XXXTENTACION's eclectic sound.
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Recognition"Moonlight" was also acknowledged in Billboard’s “100 Best Songs of 2018: Critics’ Picks” list, highlighting critical acclaim alongside commercial success.
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Production CreditsProduced by John Cunningham, the song is characterized by its repetitive, snappy beat and melancholic lyrics.
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Lyrics MeaningLyrically, "Moonlight" touches on the rapper's complicated love interest and the turbulent emotions that come along with it, reflecting the chaotic but raw emotional vulnerability that XXXTENTACION was known for.
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Huge Streaming NumbersAs of 2022, the song surpassed the 1 billion streams mark on Spotify, further showcasing its lasting popularity.
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TributeWith the song's video release after XXXTENTACION's death, it serves as a tribute to his life and legacy. The final screen of the video reads "Energy Never Dies. He is amongst us. Long Live Jah", acknowledging his continuing influence.
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