Ecstasy

Album: single release only (2021)
Charted: 26
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Songfacts®:

  • SUICIDAL-IDOL is an artist whose nostalgic music nods to the 2000s emo scene.

    On July 19th, 2021, SUICIDAL-IDOL uploaded a song titled "Ecstasy" to Soundcloud. A slowed-down version of the song garnered popularity on TikTok in August 2021 before going viral in July 2023. The videos ran the gamut, from fierce self-confidence to cosplayers showing their love for their pastime.
  • On September 10, 2023, TikToker @shamelessistherapy mashed up clips from the US TV series Shameless with the slowed-down track, dubbing it "why r so many hot people using this." His video started as a lip-sync trend before going full viral, propelling "Ecstasy" onto the charts worldwide.
  • Lyrically, the song throbs with a deep desire for romance. SUICIDAL-IDOL blends a yearning to be someone's sweetheart with explicit language, creating a raw appeal. The lyrics hit like a rush, like the euphoria of the club-drug ecstasy.
  • Buhguul created the grungy, heavy-bass instrumental. SUICIDAL-IDOL likely bought the beat online from Buhguul.

Comments: 1

  • Lina from Usai think this song is abt an artist called “audreyisarose”
    but i’m not sure
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