Machine Gun Kelly released his new single, “Don’t Let Me Go,” on Wednesday, addressing everything from his blackout tattoo to his relationship with fiancée Megan Fox.
Machine Gun Kelly’s new era is here.
The rapper released a heartbreaking new ballad, titled “Don’t Let Me Go,” on Wednesday — one day after going viral for posting photos of his torso, arms and chest covered in fresh blackout tattoos.
Fans went wild over the designs, with many wondering what MGK meant when he said via Instagram that it was “for spiritual purposes only.”
Naturally, the songwriter — who has been vocal about his struggles with mental health in the past — used his music to provide some clarity, telling fans it was the result of “a breakdown.”
“Lately my thoughts eating me alive / laid in the bed thinking maybe the hate’ll finally go away if I’m not alive,” MGK (real name: Colson Baker) raps at the beginning of the track while playing piano.
“Wish I didn’t listen just like I wish they would understand me one time / I had a breakdown and tatted my entire body except one line / Everything’s just fine.”
In the accompanying music video, a somber MGK, 33, rolled up the sleeves of his black-and-white shirt to unveil the fresh artwork – and the return of his pink hair color.
