Pain Away

"Pain Away"
Single by Meek Mill featuring Lil Durk
from the EP Quarantine Pack
ReleasedNovember 20, 2020
Length3:16
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • S1
  • Epikh Pro
Meek Mill singles chronology
"Otherside of America"
(2020) 		"Pain Away"
(2020) 		"Conga"
(2021)
Lil Durk singles chronology
"Hasta Luego (Remix)"
(2020) 		"Pain Away"
(2020) 		"Help You Out"
(2020)
Music video
"Pain Away" on YouTube

"Pain Away" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill, released on November 20, 2020 from his EP Quarantine Pack. Featuring American rapper Lil Durk, it was produced by S1 and Epikh Pro.

Background

Meek Mill teased the song and its video on Instagram in September 2020.[1] The track originally featured American rappers A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Roddy Ricch. In October 2020, Canadian rapper Drake urged Meek Mill on Instagram to release the song.[2]

Content

The song finds the rappers reflecting on the emotional suffering and losses they have experienced in the past during their respective rises to prominence,[3][4] as well as injustices they have faced[5] and their difficulty to trust others.[4] In the chorus, Meek Mill expresses his wish for the money from his success to ease his pain: "I just hope this money take the pain away / And I've been tryna save my money for a rainy day / But I just bought that Rolls truck to take the pain away / And all these diamonds give me confidence / Don't judge my pain if you don't know the shit that I'm against".[3][4][6][7]

Music video

The music video begins with Meek Mill showing a stack of cash in one hand and carrying a weapon in the other.[4][7] He is seen outside in numerous environments,[3] as he flaunts his money, cars, private jet, chains and home,[3][8] and rides in ATVs as well.[9] The setting changes to nightfall, after which Lil Durk performs his verse.[4]

Charts

Chart performance for "Pain Away"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[10] 169
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 86
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 28

References

  1. ^ Shifferaw, Abe (November 20, 2020). "Meek Mill Shares New Project 'Quarantine Pack' and Video for "Pain Away" f/ Lil Durk". Complex. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  2. ^ Zidel, Alex (October 16, 2020). "Drake Urges Meek Mill To Release New Music". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d Cole, Alexander (November 22, 2020). "Meek Mill & Lil Durk Share Lavish Visual For "Pain Away"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e Okon, Wongo (November 20, 2020). "Meek Mill Makes His Long-Awaited Return With A Surprise 'Quarantine Pack' EP And Video For 'Pain Away'". Uproxx. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  5. ^ Caraan, Sophie (November 23, 2020). "Meek Mill Delivers 'QUARANTINE PACK' EP". Hypebeast. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  6. ^ Kreps, Daniel (November 20, 2020). "Watch Meek Mill's New 'Pain Away' Video With Lil Durk". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Meek Mill Drops Surprise 'Quarantine Pack' EP, Flexes Hard In 'Pain Away' Video". Billboard. November 20, 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  8. ^ Curto, Justin (November 20, 2020). "Meek Mill Drops Surprise EP Quarantine Pack". Vulture. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  9. ^ Cho, Regina (November 20, 2020). "Meek Mill and Lil Durk ride the "Pain Away" in new video". Revolt. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  11. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  12. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2023.