Released in late 2019 but titled for 2020, the song became a staple in Azerbaijani digital spaces, amassing over on YouTube and remaining popular across platforms like Audiomack and Spotify .

: He toasts to "those whose hearts are here even if they aren't," and to "friends who truly care".

"İçirəm mən 2020" by Samil Veliyev is a melancholic anthem within the Azerbaijani pop-folk genre, deeply rooted in the themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, and social camaraderie.