Lion Eyes
2021 single by Lil Durk
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"Lion Eyes" is a song by American rapper Lil Durk. Its music video premiered on November 5, 2021 and the song was released as a single on November 12, 2021 by Alamo Records. The song was produced by AyeTM.
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| Single by Lil Durk | ||||
| Released | November 12, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 1:52 | |||
| Label | Alamo | |||
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| Producer | AyeTM | |||
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| "Lion Eyes" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
The song features "dark" piano keys in the instrumental.[1] It finds Lil Durk singing about successes in his life, as well as adversities,[2] including losing his friends and violence,[3] also conveying how one becomes involved in gang life to promote aggressive pride that hides one's insecurities.[1] The song talks about staying strong, with Durk stating he has the "eye of a lion" and "heart of a tiger".[3]
Music video
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[5] | 3 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 34 |