Certifications
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| United States (RIAA) [7] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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| "Before I Close My Eyes" | |
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| Song by XXXTentacion | |
| from the album ? | |
| Released | March 16, 2018 |
| Length | 1:40 |
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| Producer(s) | Cunningham |
"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]
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]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA) [7] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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