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“XO Tour Llif3” by Lil Uzi Vert

by SMF · Published March 10, 2020 · Updated March 10, 2020

We can say that “XO Tour Llif3” features three major themes. First and foremost, as detailed by the chorus, is a troubled romance Lil Uzi Vert had with his significant other at the time, a lady by the name of Brittany Byrd.  This is someone whom he dated for a couple of years  beginning in 2014 . And whereas it is clear he truly loves her and vice versa, it is also quite evident that they had some very-serious issues. And the way the terse storyline detailed in the chorus reads, she deceived him in a way that really hurt his feelings.

It should be noted that Lil Uzi himself had confirmed that said deception  was not based on her cheating . But either way, as a result of being hurt so, he likewise caused her significant emotional pain. And honestly, the way the lyrics read is as if she is actually threatening to take her own life as a result. So the popular hypothesis is that Uzi was on the verge of dumping her. And in response she let him know that if he actually did so, she would commit suicide.

Lil Uzi Vert cheated on Brittany

The above is not to imply that Lil Uzi was the good guy in the relationship. In fact at the beginning of the first verse a brief story is told where “Brittany got mad” and almost dumped him. And apparently this was due to Uzi Vert being sensually intimate with some random chick.

Song’s Chorus

Now also in the chorus, the rapper states that ‘all his friends are dead’. This statement actually lends to the other two themes of this track, which are Uzi’s wealth and his depression. You see this term is meant to be more metaphorical than literal. For instance, it has been put forth that said “dead friends” is actually a reference to  dead presidents . Such is a popular colloquial term for dollars, which tend to feature the images of deceased American presidents on the monetary notes. Or looked at through a different lens, money has taken on the role of friends in Uzi Vert’s life. And indeed throughout the song he makes numerous references to his wealth, perhaps even more so than the aforementioned relationship with Brittany.

Uzi Vert is Depressed

And as for the final theme, that would be his depression. So going back to the statement that all his friends are dead, it is literal in the sense that many of homeys have in fact been fatal victims of street violence. But it is also his way of saying that he is not looking for any new homeys neither. Rather, as stated earlier, he is cool with his wealth serving the role of a faithful companion.

But said wealth does not mean he doesn’t suffer from his fair share of mental issues. Indeed at the end of the first verse he admits to being a user of a very dangerous drug which many abusers utilize as a form of stress relief. And that is the same manner in which the rapper is using it, to “help the pain” and “make it go away”. However, he also contends that he is not an addict.  Instead it just serves the purpose of helping to alleviate his depression.

In Conclusion

So comprehensively, we can say that this is a song which is reflective of prominent factors in Lil Uzi Vert’s life at the time he wrote. He was in a serious yet troubled romance with a certain lady, whom he respects and loves enough to actually namedrop. He was also dealing with an affliction akin to general depression and related issues. Additionally, we all know Uzi Vert is quite paid.

Now as for the title of this track,  XO  is in fact a popular term  associated with romance . However, that is not the purpose it serves in this case. Rather it is a roundabout shoutout to The Weeknd, who founded a label in 2012 called XO Records. And the reason Uzi Vert was compelled to give a shoutout to the Canadian crooner in such a fashion is that he actually served as one of Abel’s opening acts during his  Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour  in 2017. In other words, he and The Weeknd are serious homeys. Moreover, we see that the word “tour” also made it into the title. But as for the “Llif3”, that obviously reads like some type of alternate spelling of the word “life”.

Music Videos

There are three different music videos to this song, so to speak. The first was issued by Uzi Vert via his YouTube channel. It is an animated affair by an artist named Andrew William Ralph. The second, a lyric video, had Jered Harrison as its director. And the official music video was actually directed by Virgil Abloh, a prominent fashion designer who is especially popular in hip-hop circles. And it features The Weeknd as well as a Canadian rapper named Nav. The latter also participated in the aforementioned tour.

Facts about “XO Tour Llif3”

This track was officially released on 26 February 2017 as part of Uzi Vert’s second EP, “Luv Is Rage 1.5”. Also it was later issued as part of Uzi Vert’s first full-length studio album, which is “Luv Is Rage 2”. And “XO Tour Llif3” served as the lead single from both of those projects.

This track is the most-popular song of the early part of Uzi’s career. For instance, it was the first time that he, as a solo artist, broke the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 – where it peaked at number 7. It also made an appearance on the UK Singles Chart and charted in almost 20 countries overall. And it has been certified multi-Platinum in four countries, inducing Poland and Italy.  Moreover for the record, as of early 2020 “XO Tour Llif3” has actually been certified septuple-Platinum in the rapper’s home country of the United States.

“XO Tour Llif3” also blew up on social media. And its popularity spawned the  Lil Uzi Vert Challenge , where participants were tasked with  mimicking a dance move  that the artist created.

Moreover the tune proved to be so popular that Uzi Vert even  released a sequel , entitled “ P2 ”, in 2020.

Additionally the reputable crowdsourcing music site  Genius  actually deemed this track  “The Best Song of 2017” .

Production and Writing Credits

“XO Tour Llif3” was the first track TM88, who would go on to become a regular collaborator of Lil Uzi Vert, produced for the rapper. And as the story goes he completed the project using an outdated computer and a Bluetooth speaker called a Beats Pill. This was due to challenges he was facing with his normal laptop.

The other co-producer of the track is an artist by the name of JW Lucas. And “XO Tour Llif3” was written by Uzi in conjunction with TM88 and JW Lucas.

TM88 has acknowledged that he was actually sitting on the beat which ultimately served as the instrumental basis for “XO Tour Llif3” for a while.  He and JW Lucas had been shopping it, “but it didn’t reach”, as in it wasn’t actually purchased by any potential clients. So he reworked it for Uzi Vert.  More specifically, he sped up the tempo so that the track would appeal to club goers.

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The story behind Lil Uzi Vert ’s nihilistic 2017 smash, “XO TOUR Llif3,” is a classic tale of triumph through tragedy. It starts in 2016, when after creating potential hits with Future and Gucci Mane in a Miami studio, producer TM88 was ready to head back to his native Atlanta to master his soon-to-be successes. But he would get caught up in what would become January’s Fort Lauderdale airport shooting, where a perpetrator flew in from Alaska and took the lives of five victims.

“I was trying to board my flight and then we see a stampede of people just running towards us and we just ran on the plane,” he recalls. In the midst of the panic, TM88 let go of all his prized possessions — including the beloved laptop that held all of his hard work. “I ended up just dropping all my shit … I got back home and was like, ‘D–n bro, I have nothing.’”

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So he had no choice but to remake all the beats on a cracked computer screen. “I was like, ‘Man, I’m finna make the best beats I’ve ever made in my life.’ I guess God blessed me with ‘XO TOUR Llif3.’”

After receiving a call from Uzi, who was in dire need of inspiration, TM88 dug up one of his old beats and began remixing it. A month later, Uzi surprised fans with the Luv Is Rage 1.5 EP release on SoundCloud. It featured “XO TOUR Llif3,” a song that helped change the course of an entire genre.

Its somber strings ushered in the Philadelphia rapper’s elegy, which put the remains of the cheerful feelings he had on Migos’ “Bad and Boujee” to rest, following the break-up with then-girlfriend Brittany Byrd. “I was speaking authentic on ‘XO Tour Llif3,’” Lil Uzi Vert told Billboard in 2017. “Anyone can relate: I was in a dark space, so I went with it.”

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But it was much more than a dark space usually saved for the deepest corners of one’s diary. The rapper revealed heartache, suicidal thoughts and issues with Xanax abuse to the world. And with a singular lyric — “Push me to the edge/ All my friends are dead” — Uzi temporarily halted the exorbitant themes of rap’s What a Time to Be Alive era.

“I think it affected people in general,” Reggie Rouse, program director at Atlanta radio station V-103, explains. “Whether you’re into hip-hop, R&B or pop, you heard this record on the radio or downloaded the song. You didn’t see a ton of that [at that time] but now it’s par for the course.”

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That painfully honest revelation garnered Uzi’s highest-charting single to date (it peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100) and has been certified seven times Platinum by the RIAA. But pushing all of its grand accolades aside, “XO” helped open the floodgates of a surging subgenre: emo-rap. Its influence can be heard in a handful of millennial rappers, from Juice WRLD to the late XXXTentacion. With Uzi (who professed his fandom for Marilyn Manson and created massive mosh pits at shows) at the front line, these new-gen stars took rock’s teen angst and unabashedly claimed it for themselves.

“Lil Uzi changed the whole landscape of where music was starting to go. Ever since [its release], you started seeing more people, even producers use my [melodic] cadences,” TM88 explains. “I feel like the bigger the song got, it just made everybody want to be on that type of sound.”

That experimental sound is what Rouse attributes to the timelessness of “XO Tour Llif3”: “It’s one of those songs that still sounds great on radio. Not every hit can be played 5-10 years down the road and people still nod their heads to it.”

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XO Tour Llif3 by Lil Uzi Vert

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• Here, Vert grapples with suicidal thoughts, relationship issues and betrayal. He recalls during the hook a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend Brittany Byrd, at a time when it was rumored she was cheating on him. Byrd threatened to kill herself if the rapper ended their relationship. I don't really care if you cry On the real you should've never lied Should've saw the way she looked me in my eyes She said 'Baby, I am not afraid to die.'
• The song title comes from The Weeknd's Starboy: Legend of the Fall 2017 world tour, where Lil Uzi Vert was the opening act.
• The bassy and upbeat beat was supplied by TM88, who is one of the leading members of the Atlanta-based record production and songwriting team 808 Mafia. TM88's other production credits include Rich Gang's " Tapout " and 2 Chainz's " Gotta Lotta ."
• The song gained a significant amount of heat thanks to the viral #LilUziVertChallenge. The genesis of these videos was a NYFW event, during which the Philly rapper demonstrated some of his funky moves, including his signature shoulder shimmy. After fans caught wind of the footage they began showing off their best Uzi half-shimmy dance impressions soundtracked by this tune.
• Instead of using a traditional studio setup, TM88 mixed and mastered the track by listening to it through an Apple Beats Pill speaker.
• The song's vibe came from a slower beat TM88 had made with his producer JW Lucas, which he'd been sitting on for three years. It served as the foundation for number six of a pack of 20 beats that TM88 then sent to Uzi Vert. "The beat ended up not traveling nowhere," he told Genius . "It was one of them ones where I didn't send it out, and I'm pretty sure he was sending it out, but it didn't reach. But, I was sitting there and I was like 'Man, let me sample myself.' I heard the beat and I was like, 'Damn. It's slow as s--t. It's like R&B. Man, f--k!' The slower beats don't go to the clubs. I know Uzi wanna go to the clubs. So I was like, 'Let me make a pack of uptempo 148 to 155.'"
• This won for Song of the Summer at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. AT the ceremony, Lil Uzi Vert joined Ed Sheeran to perform this song and Sheeran's " Shape Of You ."
• Directed by fashion designer Virgil Abloh, the song's music video features grim images like Lil Uzi Vert spitting blood, zombie girls, and a dead woman in a bathtub filled with her own blood. There are also appearances by the Weeknd and NAV. (Uzi was on tour with The Weeknd at the time of the song's first appearance on SoundCloud.) The final part of the clip matches the song's fatal lyrics.
• The Genius community voted this their Best Song of 2017. They said: "Don't let the airy TM88-produced instrumental distract you from the song's themes of drug addiction, mental health, and failed relationships. Uzi's morbid hook was one of 2017's biggest earworms, setting up the ironic juxtaposition of crowds gleefully belting out the lyrics 'Push me to the edge. All my friends are dead.'"
• Lil Uzi Vert recorded a sequel for this song in 2020 titled " P2 " Both tunes are the outro tracks of their respective albums.
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“XO TOUR Llif3”

By Matthew Strauss

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February 28, 2017

Lil Uzi Vert may as well be a cartoon character. It’s an image he embraces with his anime-inspired album artwork and twitchy songs. But he resists total caricature with his liberal use of dark, manic details, and on “XO TOUR Llif3” he channels the indulgence of dulled senses perfected by Future at his DS2  peak. Uzi’s nihilistic hook (“Push me to the edge/All my friends are dead”), at first relatively muted, picks up steam by the end of the triumphant first verse, becoming less of a death wish and more of an urgent request. TM88 ’s slightly psychedelic minor key production, gives Uzi’s nonchalance the feeling of a daydream. “XO TOUR Llif3” locates Uzi’s highs and lows—finding the uneasy middle between dire circumstances and party boy antics.

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Sounds like a fight between him and a girl, mentioning betrayal, addiction, and suicide.

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The song is about a guy who is trying to breakup with his suicidal girlfriend for cheating on him. He tells her he's done, it doesn't matter if she cries or begs. She shouldn't have lied. She looks him in the eye with utter devastation and says she doesn't care if she dies if she loses him. He lost his friends to death somehow, whether it be violence or suicide, and he feels at a loss again. It is assumed she self-harmed whether it led to death or not.

He feels like he's tainted in blood and violence but his heart is pure white, for his innocence he retained. He finds himself getting lost in the sex and the money, with random girls and the bands. He doesn't care for their story, he just wants to forget the pain. He resorts to Xanax, anything to get his mind off it. Even if the sex is mind-blowing for the girl he is with, it isn't enough. He feels lost and disoriented when he is alone.

He feels like he's different. His story and pain makes him unique. He doesn't agree with other artists spitting on his game. He feels his turmoil makes his creativity different from the rest. He is sick of the judgement because he's been through more than most have seen. He holds it in behind these material properties but it'll never heal the tragedy of losing her and his friends.

This song is about how he doesn't care about anybody cause all his friends are dead his friends are the president on the money and this song is also about a fan he met on tour you all sound dumb

He's saying fuck that lying ass bitch and bitch ass folks he had in the past that pushed him to the edge. All his friends are dead which means his friends are the dead presidents/money now. This is who he trusts now instead of trusting the personalities of "people" that he can't trust. Even though its truly a hurtful situation and reality that he knows,understands and feels, the money numbs the pain of his true emotions and of the knowledge of the truth. He's saying look what you turned me into, a monster with money.

Well, I'm pretty sure this is about his life. Because I saw this photo of Uzi and a group of friends, and most of his friends in the picture are dead. So I'm guessing he's writing a song about them..? </3

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Meaning of XO Tour Llif3 by Lil Uzi Vert

"XO Tour Llif3" by Lil Uzi Vert delves into themes of heartbreak, emotional turmoil, and depression. The lyrics express the artist's feelings of despair and his sense of being pushed to the edge.

The song begins with a questioning exchange between two people, suggesting a conversation between Lil Uzi Vert and someone concerned about his well-being. Despite assuring them that he is alright, there is an underlying sense of dissatisfaction and emotional distress. The mention of money being right indicates that material success alone does not bring happiness or fulfillment.

The chorus's line, "I don't really care if you cry, on the real, you should've never lied," reflects a lack of empathy towards someone who has hurt Lil Uzi Vert. This could be seen as a defense mechanism to protect himself from further emotional pain. Furthermore, the mention of the person looking into his eyes suggests the weight of their deception, highlighting the emotional impact it had on him.

The chorus also introduces the repeated line, "Push me to the edge, all my friends are dead," which serves as a metaphor for feeling isolated and alone. This line suggests that Lil Uzi Vert feels disconnected from his friends, and possibly implies feelings of abandonment or loss.

In the first verse, Lil Uzi Vert mentions a sexual encounter, indicating a temporary escape from his emotional distress. However, it is quickly revealed that his relationship with Brittany is deteriorating, and he feels the pressure of losing her. The lyrics also mention his swag being imitated by others, possibly symbolizing a loss of individuality or authenticity in his life.

The second verse contains lines such as, "You is not a G though, lookin' at you stackin' all your money, it all green though," suggesting that despite others' attempts to mimic his style and success, they lack the genuine experience and authenticity he possesses. This could imply that superficial success does not equate to true fulfillment.

The bridge expresses feelings of being criticized and labeled as "the worst" but emphasizes Lil Uzi Vert's refusal to succumb to his circumstances. The line, "I cannot die because this my universe," suggests that, despite the emotional pain, he remains invested in his art and refuses to let it consume him entirely.

Overall, "XO Tour Llif3" delves deep into the artist's emotional struggles, showcasing a sense of despair, isolation, and the desperate need for escape from his pain. The song serves as a poignant expression of emotional turmoil and the complexities of navigating relationships and fame.

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Meaning of XO TOUR Llif3 (Studio Session)* by Lil Uzi Vert

Lil Uzi Vert's song 'XO TOUR Llif3' (Studio Session)* resonates with listeners through its deeply introspective and emotionally charged lyrics. The track delves into themes of heartbreak, self-destructive tendencies, and the reconciliation of personal demons. Each carefully crafted lyric contributes to the development of these themes, creating a captivating and thought-provoking narrative.One standout lyric from the snippet provided goes, "Yeah they all dead." At first, this line may appear cryptic, but upon closer examination, it becomes clear that it touches on the theme of emotional isolation. Lil Uzi Vert's portrayal of the people around him as "dead" could suggest that he feels alienated from those around him, unable to connect on an emotional level. This loneliness and detachment become pervasive throughout the song, forming the foundation for the overarching theme.The lyric, "I'm in all black," serves as a poignant metaphor for the protagonist's emotional state. The color black is often associated with darkness, sorrow, and mourning. In this context, it signifies the artist's internal struggle with his heartbreak and anguish. By donning all black, he outwardly expresses the depth of his pain, effectively using fashion as a visual representation of his emotional state.The mention of "all that money" and a "Rick Owens bag" reveals an unexpected theme of materialism intertwined with a broader exploration of personal turmoil. This lyrical reference surfaces as Lil Uzi Vert juxtaposes his wealth and material possessions against his internal suffering. It speaks to the fleeting nature of material wealth and highlights how it can provide only temporary relief from emotional pain. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of addressing and healing one's emotional wounds rather than relying on material possessions as a form of escapism.Another crucial theme unveiled in this snippet is the notion of self-destruction. The line, "This is not better," suggests that the protagonist is aware of the harmful patterns and choices he is making. This acknowledgement showcases a deep level of introspection and self-awareness. By acknowledging his destructive behavior, Lil Uzi Vert subtly encourages listeners to reflect on their own actions and habits, challenging them to break free from negative cycles and find healthier ways to cope with their pain.Through these innovative and imaginative themes, Lil Uzi Vert crafts a song that resonates deeply with listeners. 'XO Tour Llif3' (Studio Session)* serves as an artistic exploration of heartbreak, emotional isolation, materialism, and self-destruction. By tackling these topics head-on, Lil Uzi Vert creates a relatable and cathartic experience for his audience, inviting them to confront and address their own emotional baggage. The song serves as a reminder to prioritize inner healing over superficial band-aids and inspires listeners to seek healthier, more fulfilling paths toward personal growth and self-acceptance.*(Disclaimer: As the lyrics provided are from a snippet of the unreleased studio session, the final version of the song may differ in content and may further contribute to or alter the themes discussed in this article.)

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The song is about a guy who is trying to breakup with his suicidal girlfriend for cheating on him. He tells her he's done, it doesn't matter if she cries or begs. She shouldn't have lied. She looks him in the eye with utter devastation and says she will kill herself if he leaves her. He lost his friends to death somehow, whether it be violence or suicide, and he feels at a loss again. It is assumed she self-harmed whether it led to death or not. He resorts to Xanax, anything to get his mind off it. He feels lost and disoriented when he is alone. He feels like he's different. His story and pain makes him unique. He doesn't agree with other artists spitting on his game. He feels his turmoil makes his creativity different from the rest. He is sick of the judgement because he's been through more than most have seen. He holds it in behind these material properties but it'll never heal the tragedy of losing her and his friends.

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This whole song is about an argument with him and Britney, his ex. "I am not afraid to die" is said by Britney after Uzi threatens to kill her. Uzi then says "Push me to the edge, all my friends are dead" to Britney, meaning she's driving him crazy, he doesn't need her because he never had friends, and doesn't need them because he's rich. "On the real you should've never lied" is most likely referring to the conspiracy that Britney cheated on Uzi, even though he tweeted denying it. "Xanny make it go away" is referring to using xanax to cover up his pain. And his biggest influence is Marilyn Manson, which explains his unusual mix of typical rap & darkness in this song. His whole album, which should be dropping soon, will definitely have a darker & more lyrical meaning- reflecting his true Marilyn Manson influence.

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Nobody wanted him until he got famous.

He has nothing to lose, he's challenging her/him push then to the edge cos all his friends already gone done it.

uzi thinks that brit cheated but he still loves her and hes trying to get away but cant live with it an brit is in fact not cheating and obviously loves uzi and is threatening to commit ******* and uzi is obviously, u no...

I felt that all my friends are dead means money is his friends like dead presidents.

So I think that when he says all my friends are dead push me to the edge I think it means his friends died in a shooting but that’s my theory I’m not sure but my friend told me it no hate plox I’m just wondering if anyone agrees

Well he brings something different to the table ! It’s not about fucking hoes and bitches… or how molly and Percocet make u feel … Something different not the same bullshit we listen to every day , it’s actually something different which is amazing Also I think that it kind of puts awareness out there about sucide. Anyway I love hip hop just putting my 2 cents in I’m just a peon in this world ,,,

Hey. I'm lil uzi and I have money. I also have this girl named Brittany who is suicidal because I want to leave her. Time for my Xanax. Oops, I'm addicted and now I have health and money problems. Who cares, because my friends are dead anyways.

He has always messed with Brit and she has been through a lot with him so he finally took her serious and was her man and she fucked around on him. They both have a past like that, but this time it hurt cuz he really thought she was maybe the one true person in his life that loved him no matter what and was loyal but she let him down. He remembers her acting funny and it's all adding up and he tries to get over it but it's really fucking with him. He's gotta remind himself of how rich and blessed he is but all his life he has thought money would be all that mattered and it's fucking with his whole universe that all his material possessions aren't shit, compared to this pain. He is so distraught he turns to drugs but when they don't work he begs and prays for something to please take away his pain. She wants him to give her another shot but he is afraid what he'll end up doing to her if she fucks up again and she says she's not afraid to take the risk of death to be around him. But ultimately he just can't let himself get hurt like that again and get that sad or close to the edge. He knows he can't handle another heart break. And then it hits him.... all his friends are dead. So to him she's dead, and so are all the other people that lied and betrayed him. All those that let him down are dead to him and whenever he feels himself weakening he just repeats "pushed me to the edge, all my friends are dead" till he believes it again.

This about the devil. Just watch the video. It is about satin and making deals with him.

He doesn't need a hug Although the song is dark It is true.if he doesn't need friends because he has money then I respect him

The song is about money that's why he says all my friend's are dead he's referring to dead presidents

He just needs a hug.

Honestly, this song is really sad, I don't think she ever should've lied. Fucking Britney. Also, I think it's sad that our society hits the folks to a song about all his friends being dead. That's j fuckitty fuckitty fucked up.

I'm not sure it true but I was told that it's based on a true story that Uzi met a fan and she said that all her friends were dead and she could not handle it anymore and she beg (push me to the edge) meaning that she wants to die and she jokes about. /I was told this I don't know if it's true/

I can not diee cause this is my universe

I think he's sad cause his friends are dead ....

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