: The song is dedicated to a friend of XXXTENTACION named Jocelyn Flores, who tragically took her own life. It explores themes of regret, the permanence of death, and the inability to "act on revenge" once someone is gone.
: Unusually for his more aggressive "SoundCloud rap" era, XXXTENTACION produced this track himself, opting for a raw, acoustic sound. 2. Musical Style GARRETTS REVENGE
: The song was a major turning point for the artist, proving his versatility beyond aggressive trap music and helping 17 reach #2 on the Billboard 200. : The song is dedicated to a friend
"I've dug two graves for us, my dear" – This opening line references a Confucius quote: "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves." It suggests that seeking revenge is a self-destructive act. "If I could act on my revenge, then oh, would I
"If I could act on my revenge, then oh, would I..." – This highlights the feeling of powerlessness when the person you are angry with or hurt by is no longer reachable.
: Originally released as "garette's revenge" on SoundCloud in May 2017. It was later renamed simply to "Revenge" for the official release of the album 17 .