Kill Yourself V Lyrics

Song Facts:

• Genre: Rap, Dirty South, Trap, American Underground
• Producers: Dynox, Oak, Budd Dwyer, Sam Bo Bachrack
• Writers: Aristos Petrou, Scott Arceneaux Jr., Dynox, Oak, Sam Bo Bachrack
• Label: G*59 Records
• Release Date: June 14, 2024

Artist Information:

$UICIDEBOY$ is a rap duo from New Orleans, consisting of cousins Ruby da Cherry and $crim. They formed in 2014 and quickly gained a following for their dark, gritty sound and lyrics. Their music often deals with themes of depression, drug addiction, and mental health struggles. Known for their prolific output, the duo has released numerous EPs, mixtapes, and albums. They are part of the underground rap scene and have a loyal fan base. Despite their dark themes, $UICIDEBOY$ have been praised for their honesty and raw expression. They operate under their own label, G*59 Records, and have built a reputation for their DIY approach to music and marketing.

Annotations and Meaning of Kill Yourself V:

You did good, $lick
It’s a Smash

The intro sets a triumphant tone. $lick refers to $crim, one half of the duo, acknowledging his production skills. The phrase "It's a Smash" indicates their confidence in the track's impact.

They figure me a dead motherfucker
Oddy Nuff da Snow Leopard in a deep slumber

Ruby opens with a signature line from previous installments. He refers to himself as Oddy Nuff da Snow Leopard, a nickname suggesting his isolation and lethargy, as if in a long sleep.

Hibernatin' for another three summers, slumped in a deep tundra
Still a mean mugger even though my eyes froze shut, uh

Ruby describes a prolonged period of inactivity or depression, comparing himself to a hibernating animal. Despite being "frozen," he maintains a tough exterior.

Tell 'em keep comin', I'm not done
Gather my foes and then I cut out their tongue

He asserts his resilience and willingness to confront his enemies. Cutting out tongues symbolizes silencing those who oppose him.

Gather my hoes and then I have 'em meet each other
'Cause they're making me suffer, tryna pick who is the one, uh

Ruby's lines reflect his struggles with relationships and the emotional turmoil of choosing a partner, likening it to suffering.

Always lookin' down, my head weighs like one ton
Heavy lies the crown, lock 'em all up in a dungeon

Feeling burdened by his responsibilities and fame, he references the famous line "Heavy lies the crown," implying the difficulty of leadership and fame.

Should have died like five times now, Ruby's got like nine lives, how?
Live from Mount Sinai

Ruby reflects on his brushes with death, likening himself to a cat with nine lives. "Live from Mount Sinai" could hint at a biblical allusion, emphasizing his survival against odds.

Isn't it so convincin' how that noose hang 'round my throat?
Still here longer than I hoped, all I know is I don't know

$crim starts his verse with dark imagery, indicating suicidal thoughts but expressing confusion about his continued existence.

Dreams of me vanishin' in the abyss
Thinkin' Hell gotta be better than this

He contemplates escaping his pain, believing that even Hell might be preferable to his current state.

Music or dope, either way, I don't miss
Solutions like Ruby, they just don't exist

$crim highlights his reliance on music and drugs to cope, feeling that real solutions are unattainable.

Still wakin' up every day, but I still ask "Why?"
2018, why couldn't I die?

He questions the purpose of his life, referencing a past year as a particularly low point.

Was it all worth it? I can't decide
Been lookin' everywhere except my insides (Yeah-yeah)

$crim struggles with the value of his experiences and admits to searching for answers externally rather than within.

Look into my eyes, you can see what it costs
Lookin' for my day, you can see that I'm lost

He invites others to see his pain and confusion through his eyes, revealing his lost state.

But heavy is the crown, so I cede to the cross

Echoing Ruby's earlier sentiment, he acknowledges the weight of his burdens and turns to faith or surrender for solace.