Lion Eyes
"Lion Eyes" | ||||
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Single by Lil Durk | ||||
Released | November 12, 2021 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 1:52 | |||
Label | Alamo | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | AyeTM | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Lion Eyes" on YouTube | ||||
"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.
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
The music video was directed by Jerry Productions and shows Lil Durk in his house, where he shows his collection of money, watches and jewelry, plays video games, and works out.[2][4]
Charts
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[5] | 3 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 34 |
References
- ^ a b Cole, Alexander (2021-11-06). "Lil Durk Surprises Fans With New Song "Lion Eyes"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ a b Powell, Jon (November 8, 2021). "Lil Durk drops off new video for "Lion Eyes"". Revolt.
- ^ a b Caraan, Sophie (2021-11-08). "Lil Durk Reflects on Losing His Friends in Surprise New Single "Lion Eyes"". Hypebeast.
- ^ Okon, Wongo (2021-11-06). "Lil Durk's 'Lion Eyes' Video Flexes His Riches And Video Game Skills". Uproxx.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
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- Remember My Name (2015)
- Lil Durk 2X (2016)
- Signed to the Streets 3 (2018)
- Love Songs 4 the Streets 2 (2019)
- Just Cause Y'all Waited 2 (2020)
- The Voice (2020)
- 7220 (2022)
- Almost Healed (2023)
- The Voice of the Heroes (with Lil Baby) (2021)
- Family over Everything (with Only the Family) (2019)
- Loyal Bros (with Only the Family) (2021)
- Loyal Bros 2 (with Only the Family) (2022)
- Nightmares in the Trenches (with Only the Family) (2023)
- Life Ain't No Joke (2012)
- Signed to the Streets (2013)
- Signed to the Streets 2 (2014)
- They Forgot (2016)
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- Just Cause Y'all Waited (2018)
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- "Voice of the Heroes"
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