Juice Wrld - Candles (official Audio) -

: "I've come to the conclusion you can't kill me if I kill you first" .

"Candles" is a prominent track by Juice WRLD, released on May 23, 2018, as part of his debut studio album, . Produced by Nick Mira , the song is a quintessential example of the "emo-rap" style that Juice WRLD helped pioneer . Core Themes and Meaning

: Juice expresses deep pain from past relationships, admitting he isn't sure if his feelings stem from a "hurt heart" or general insecurity .

: He refers to using drugs as a coping mechanism to numb emotional distress, specifically mentioning the need for "something other than Xannies to take the pain away" .