The surprise hit from Logic heard right here on 97-9 The Beat named after the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and features Alessia Cara along with Texas’ own Khalid now has visuals to accompany the melodic message.
‘1-800-273-8255’ is a powerful song about people who struggle with thoughts of taking their own lives and lays out lyrical reasons why to not follow through. The video, which features big name actors Don Cheadle, Luis Guzman and Matthew Modine follows the story of a gay black teen with a white boyfriend who struggles with his sexuality and contemplates suicide, then decides to get help by calling the helpline number which ultimately saves his life.
Check out the powerful visual and watch Logic break down the lyrics and meaning in the Genius.com video below.
