The "Funeral Stud" meme is one of the top TikTok trends at the moment, centering on a heartfelt performance of "I Wished that Heaven Had a Phone" by Neace Robinson.

In the video, Robinson is literally at a funeral. She's wearing a white snapback, bowtie and a flannel shirt. Many people who have watched the video can't stop quoting its lyrics and lines, most notably, "1, 2, 1, 2, 3, release 'em!" and "Lord, I got some things I need to say."

The song's delivery, the tragic setting and the singer's outfit all combine to make the "Funeral Stud" so funny. But what's this trend all about? What are the lyrics of Neace Robinson's "I Wished that Heaven Had a Phone," and who is she? Let's explain.

Where Did The 'Funeral Stud' Meme Come From?

About a month ago, in early November 2025, singer Neace Robinson posted a video to her TikTok account, @neacedagr8, showing herself performing at a funeral. The attendees are all dressed in white as Robinson is in the background, sporting her own white snapback and bowtie.

She's heard singing her own song, "I Wished that Heaven Had a Phone," which was originally released in 2018. She starts by repeating, "Lord, I got some things I need to say." Then, she counts to three, saying, "Release 'em," which signals everyone to let go of the balloons they're holding.

Commenters on the video dubbed Robinson the "Funeral Stud," using the LGBTQ+ slang term "stud," which refers to a Black lesbian who masculinizes herself, according to users on the LGBTQ+ Wiki.

@neacedagr8 Another heaven had a phone performance In the books 🩵🥀🩵🥀🩵🥀🩵🥀🩵 #explorepage #singer #trending #heavenhadaphone #fypシ ♬ original sound – Neace Robinson

Who Is Neace Robinson?

Neace Robinson is a singer from Lafayette, Louisiana. She recently spoke to her town's local news station, KLFY10, about her newfound virality.

"The song speaks on people that have lost their loved ones, everybody wishes they had a phone so they could hold a conversation about whatever they want," she told the outlet on the topic of her song.

Robinson has been sharing music online since 2016, per the earliest video found on her YouTube channel. However, her most viral song is undoubtedly "I Wished that Heaven Had a Phone," which she's sung at several funerals over the years.

For instance, in 2020, she shared a video on YouTube of her performing the song in memoriam, marking its first known live performance.

What Are The 'I Wished That Heaven Had A Phone' Lyrics?

Recently, the song's lyrics were added to the website Genius by contributors. Here they are in full:

[Chorus]
I wished that Heaven had a phone to call you up
To hold a conversation of our problems gettin' tough
It's never enough, all of my mistakes
'Cause my body's shutting down and my spirits gettin' praised
It's over, that's what my mind's telling me
It's over, oh, Lord, my body's gettin' weak
It's over, cover me now 'cause the Devil is trying, tryna tear me down

[Verse]
Lord, I got some things I need to say (I wanna say)
When I'm feeling weak and I can't breathe, my heart's in pain
(Just take it away, just take it away) Just take it away
I wished that Heaven had a phone to call you up
To hold a conversation about how I'm holding up
Day by day I learned a lesson with some moves
You choose your battles, pray about 'em, leave 'em up to you
All through the night, I dream Heaven sweating tears away
And through the night, I hear my heart cry this melody
(Just take it away, just take it away) Free my heart from pain

[Chorus]
I wished that Heaven had a phone to call you up
To hold a conversation of our problems gettin' tough
It's never enough, all of my mistakes
'Cause my body's shutting down and my spirits gettin' praised
It's over, that's what my mind's telling me
It's over, oh, Lord, my body's gettin' weak
It's over, cover me now 'cause the Devil is trying, tryna tear me down

[Bridge]
Lord, I got some things I need to say (Yeah)
Lord, I got some things I need to say
See, the Devil, you can't win (When I'm down)
To my love, you can't win, no (You can't win, no)
See, Devil, you can't win, no (You can't win, no)
You can't win, no (No, you can't win, no, oh)
Yeah (No)

[Chorus]
I wished that Heaven had a phone to call you up
To hold a conversation of our problems gettin' tough
It's never enough, all of my mistakes
'Cause my body's shutting down and my spirits gettin' praised
It's over, that's what my mind's telling me
It's over, oh, Lord, my body's gettin' weak
It's over, cover me now 'cause the Devil is trying, tryna tear me down

[Outro]
It ain't over (It ain't over, no)
Devil, you can't win
It ain't over
It ain't over

What Is The '1, 2, 3, Release 'Em' Meme?

After Robinson posted the TikTok video of her singing at the funeral, several internet users began using the soundbite of her saying, "1, 2, 1, 2, 3, release 'em," as a memetic audio. The general format had people lip dubbing the line, paired with their own original caption that fit the bill.

"When I finished a test and it's time to see what I scored on," was the caption of TikToker @linok2u's viral iteration. In the clip, she nervously opens her laptop when Robinson says, "Release 'em!"

@linok2u 1..2..1..2..3 release em 💔 #fyp ♬ original sound – Neace Robinson

What Is The 'Lord I Got Some Things I Need To Say' Meme?

Others on TikTok have used the opening line of Robinson's "Funeral Stud" video, when she says, "Lord, I got some things I need to say." Again, the audio's use is mostly manifesting in lip dubs and video caption memes.

A solid example comes from TikToker @itsdevinebtw, who added a text caption over Robinson's address to the Lord, reading, "When I ask for money and my parents asked what happened to all my money but I'm either wearing it or ate it."

@itsdevinebtw Just hear me out man…. #parents #foryoupage #targetaudience #zyxcba #real ♬ original sound – Neace Robinson

What Are Some More 'Funeral Stud' Memes?

@kendlexoxo 😭😭😭 #funny #relatable #viral #trending #fyp ♬ original sound – Neace Robinson

@india__michelle Man I know her head be BOOMING 😭 #funeral #stud #singing #funny #fyp ♬ original sound – India Michelle

@buymeacheapbouquet #fyp #funny #stud #funeral #papalouiepals @Coolmath Games @Neace Robinson ♬ original sound – 💫

@ydk.tinka Just hootin and hollerin 😒 #ydktinka #fypシ #xyzbca #relatable #funeralstud ♬ original sound – Neace Robinson

@wuvjay PLEASE I HAVE BEEN QUOTING THIS THIS WHOLE WHOLE WEEK#fyp #123releaseem #stud #funeral #funny ♬ original sound – patience🥂

@azulafan197.aep She’s actually good at singing tho #funeralstud #123releasethem #iwishheavenhadaphone #trend #singing ♬ original sound – azulafan197.aep

@eeolijah #Meme #MemeCut like bro we get it😭😭😭😭#fyp #viral #funny ♬ original sound – I Green Screen Things

@azulafan197.aep Funeral stud lowkey good at her job tho #singing #123releasethem #iwishheavenhadaphone #trending #funeralstud ♬ original sound – azulafan197.aep

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For the full history of Funeral Stud, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.