American rapper, Logic recently released a song, “1-800-273-8255” containing a life-saving message.  This is his biggest hit song to date.  The song is from his third studio album, EveryBody.

The song shares the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, which the network’s director, Frances Gonzalez said “’call volume spiked the day the song was released. The impact has been extraordinary we had the second highest call in the history of our service.'”  This information was from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline official website and Logic’s official Twitter account.  According to his Twitter, he was very happy with the great feedback and wanted to spread the word. Sir Robert Bryson Hall II wrote the song for people, stating it is for those “’who are in a dark place and can’t seem to find the light’”

This song choice was good for Logic considering that he actually struggles with anxiety and is very open about the problem. He feels like it should be talked about more and dealt with. The song offers hope to those dealing with bullying, sexual identity, and other issues.

The opening lines are quite literally a cry for help, “’I’ve been on the low/ I been taking my time/ I feel like I’m outta my mind/ it feel like my life ain’t mine/ who can relate?’”

On Sunday August 27, Logic gave a powerful performance at the MTV 2017 Video Music Awards to emphasize his reason for writing this song. On stage, he had people who have attempted suicide. To show the impact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255 appeared on all the t-shirts with the powerful message of the fact: You Are Not Alone.

I tuned in just for this performance and, to be honest, I was not disappointed. At the end of his performance, he gave a powerful speech that let some of those who attended in tears.  It was a touching moment.

Logic wants to show that suicide is never the answer to anyone’s problems, but wants people to know that there is always help available, no matter what.

From 1999 to 2010, the suicide rate among Americans ages 35 to 64 increased nearly 30%. Teenagers suffer from depression and suicide as well and Logic’s song promotes an awareness and seriousness of this problem that needs to end.