Английская Википедия:Before I Close My Eyes
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:About Шаблон:Infobox song "Before I Close My Eyes" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American rapper and singer XXXTentacion from his second studio album, ? (2018). Considered by critics to be some of his best work,[1][2] the song features XXXTentacion singing about his regrets of his past wrongdoings and hopes for repentance.[1] It was written by XXXTentacion and John Cunningham, and produced by Cunningham.[3]
Release and reception
The song was originally released as the outro to XXXTentacion's sophomore studio album, ? (2018). The song interpolates the children's bedtime lullaby, "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep". The song features an acoustic and orchestral instrumental, while X sings about his hope for repentance, and that he hopes it is not too late for his redemption.[1][4] The chorus repeats, "Before I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, I hope it's not too late for me".[3]
Critics from XXL and Legit.ng have described "Before I Close My Eyes" as one of X's best work. XXL wrote of the song's composition that "you can hear the hope and regret in the tone of [X's] voice,"[2] and was described by Mercy Mbuthia of Legit.ng as a "praye[r] for pardon" from X for his past wrongdoings.[1]
After XXXTentacion was murdered, the song gained further attention due to controversy about X's past, particularly in regards to his alleged violence against his ex-girlfriend, as the song is detailing his repentance for his past actions.[1][5] To some, the song highlights X's perceived improvements in character by the end of his life.[6] Singer Miley Cyrus gave tribute to X by posting a screenshot of "Before I Close My Eyes" following X's death on her Instagram and Twitter.[5][6]
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References
External links
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- Lyrics from Genius
