Don't Let Me Go (Machine Gun Kelly song)
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| Single by Machine Gun Kelly | ||||
| Released | February 21, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:53 | |||
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"Don't Let Me Go" is a song by American musician Machine Gun Kelly, released on February 21, 2024. It was produced by BazeXX and SlimXX.
Composition
[edit]The song finds Machine Gun Kelly melodically rapping over a piano-laced instrumental about his personal issues,[1][2] including his "breakdown" that led him to receive his recently debuted "blackout" tattoo[1][2][3] (which covers most of his arms and torso),[4] struggles with mental health[2][3][5][6] emotional instability,[6][7] substance abuse[3][7] and suicidal thoughts,[7][8] childhood trauma of having an shattered relationship with his father[3] and being abandoned by both of his parents at a young age (although later reconciling with his mother),[7][8] and development of trust issues as a consequence.[7] In the second and final verse, he mentions his fiancée Megan Fox suffering from a miscarriage.[3][4][5][6][8][9] MGK then discusses feeling alone due to the deaths in his family. At the end of the verse, he confesses his fear of being abandoned by fans and dying without leaving an influence on the world. The chorus suggests he is on the road to recovery.[8]
Music video
[edit]The music video was released alongside the single. It sees Machine Gun Kelly playing the piano[1][3][9] and performing the song in various places,[1] such as under a bridge,[9] in front of the skyline of downtown Cleveland (his hometown),[2][3] in the dark woods[3] and the rain.[9]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 75 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 15 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 91 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 76 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Powell, Jon (February 22, 2024). "Machine Gun Kelly marks his return with "dont let me go" video". Revolt. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d Horvath, Zachary (February 21, 2024). "MGK Reveals Painful Truths About His Life On "Don't Let Me Go"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Saponara, Michael (February 21, 2024). "Machine Gun Kelly Admits He Had a 'Breakdown' Before Getting Jarring Tattoo in 'Dont Let Me Go' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b Martin, Annie (February 21, 2024). "Machine Gun Kelly addresses Megan Fox miscarriage in 'Don't Let Me Go' song". United Press International. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b Pilley, Max (February 22, 2024). "Machine Gun Kelly raps about Megan Fox's pregnancy loss in new song 'Don't Let Me Go'". NME. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Ocho, Alex (February 21, 2024). "Machine Gun Kelly Raps About Miscarriage With Megan Fox on New Song "Don't Let Me Go"". Complex. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Singh, Karan (February 21, 2024). "Machine Gun Kelly Pours His Heart Out On New Track, Says 'Breakdown' Inspired New Tattoo". HipHopDX. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d Partridge, Ken (February 22, 2024). "mgk Raps Candidly About Real-Life Traumas On New Song "dont let me go"". Genius. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d Sadler, Armon (February 22, 2024). "Machine Gun Kelly Opens Up About Megan Fox's Miscarriage In New "Don't Let Me Go" Track". Vibe. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 9, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 4, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of March 9, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2024.