On “i need u,” the lead single and closing track of Ken Carson’s A Great Chaos, Carson exhibits his unrequited love for his partner, while simultaneously flaunting his lavish lifestyle.

The track was first heard in an Instagram live on December 10, 2022, where he shared a snippet of the song, which gained notoriety for its fast-paced audio. This led listeners to upload slower versions of the track.

On January 17, 2023, Ken publicly announced the February 14, 2023 release date—even further tweeting one the lyrics.

When Ken revealed an early fourteen-song tracklist for A Great Chaos on June 25, 2023, this track wasn’t present. However, by the time of the album’s eventual release, on October 13, 2023, the song was reincluded as the eighteenth and final track.