Pain Away
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| Single by Meek Mill featuring Lil Durk | ||||
| from the EP Quarantine Pack | ||||
| Released | November 20, 2020 | |||
| Length | 3:16 | |||
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| "Pain Away" on YouTube | ||||
"Pain Away" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill, released on November 20, 2020 from his EP Quarantine Pack. Featuring American rapper Lil Durk, it was produced by S1 and Epikh Pro.
Background[edit]
Meek Mill teased the song and its video on Instagram in September 2020.[1] The track originally featured American rappers A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Roddy Ricch. In October 2020, Canadian rapper Drake urged Meek Mill on Instagram to release the song.[2]
Content[edit]
The song finds the rappers reflecting on the emotional suffering and losses they have experienced in the past during their respective rises to prominence,[3][4] as well as injustices they have faced[5] and their difficulty to trust others.[4] In the chorus, Meek Mill expresses his wish for the money from his success to ease his pain: "I just hope this money take the pain away / And I've been tryna save my money for a rainy day / But I just bought that Rolls truck to take the pain away / And all these diamonds give me confidence / Don't judge my pain if you don't know the shit that I'm against".[3][4][6][7]
Music video[edit]
The music video begins with Meek Mill showing a stack of cash in one hand and carrying a weapon in the other.[4][7] He is seen outside in numerous environments,[3] as he flaunts his money, cars, private jet, chains and home,[3][8] and rides in ATVs as well.[9] The setting changes to nightfall, after which Lil Durk performs his verse.[4]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 169 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 86 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 28 |
References[edit]
- ^ Shifferaw, Abe (November 20, 2020). "Meek Mill Shares New Project 'Quarantine Pack' and Video for "Pain Away" f/ Lil Durk". Complex. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (October 16, 2020). "Drake Urges Meek Mill To Release New Music". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d Cole, Alexander (November 22, 2020). "Meek Mill & Lil Durk Share Lavish Visual For "Pain Away"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Okon, Wongo (November 20, 2020). "Meek Mill Makes His Long-Awaited Return With A Surprise 'Quarantine Pack' EP And Video For 'Pain Away'". Uproxx. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Caraan, Sophie (November 23, 2020). "Meek Mill Delivers 'QUARANTINE PACK' EP". Hypebeast. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (November 20, 2020). "Watch Meek Mill's New 'Pain Away' Video With Lil Durk". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Meek Mill Drops Surprise 'Quarantine Pack' EP, Flexes Hard In 'Pain Away' Video". Billboard. November 20, 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Curto, Justin (November 20, 2020). "Meek Mill Drops Surprise EP Quarantine Pack". Vulture. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Cho, Regina (November 20, 2020). "Meek Mill and Lil Durk ride the "Pain Away" in new video". Revolt. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2023.