Higher
SBTRKT Lyrics

Got this feeling going higher
The singer is experiencing a sense of euphoria

Higher, higher, higher
This feeling is intensifying

I've been waiting, I've been sitting thinking 'bout this situation
The singer has been contemplating a certain issue and is now ready to speak out

Like I'm MLK, I'm speaking out against the segregation
The artist is making a bold statement, comparing themselves to a prominent figure who fought for civil rights

I can make it through the gate and open it for all my berthen
The artist intends to break down barriers and open up opportunities for those who have been marginalized

I don't mean to ruffle feathers, niggas talkin', bitches hatin'
The singer is aware that their actions and words may cause some people to be upset but they are determined to speak their truth

Contemplatin' every single move you make and study you
The singer is aware of others observing and analyzing their every move

Buddy Boo, niggas go through Earth and Hell and Heaven for a story based on Raury
The artist is highlighting the lengths that some people will go to in order to make a name for themselves

For reporting, tryin' to force me to a category or a genre, like you know, YOLO, POLO
The artist resents being categorized and labeled by others who don't truly understand them

Holy Motorolas in my phone, I'm gon' call your motherfucker
The artist is feeling angry and is willing to confront those who have wronged them

I'm ruin you by twelve o'clock tomorrow
The singer is determined to seek revenge on someone who has done them wrong

Not a staller of my vengeance, I'm as spiteful as my father
The artist is acknowledging that they have inherited some negative traits from their father

I forgot his birthday back when I was ten, he doesn't bother me at all now
The singer has come to terms with the fact that their father was not a positive influence in their life

The devil is a lie from Atlanta
The singer is using a metaphor to suggest that negative influences come from unexpected places

He was ridin' on the water
The singer is using another metaphor to describe the devil's deceptive tactics

He was lookin' for the rich ones
The artist is suggesting that the devil preys on people who have material wealth

Had to swerve that nigga
The artist has avoided falling into the trap of the devil

Say bitch I'm on the move, and all these niggas stuck
The singer is implying that they are making progress while others are not

I could live my life aloud and I wouldn't give a fuck
The singer is expressing confidence and independence

Walkin' with a limp around the city of Decatur
The artist is describing a physical attribute and a location

Used a fake ID to buy some cigarettes from the bodega
The artist is admitting to an act of deception

Ate a pack of bad karma, didn't pay for Now or Laters
The artist is acknowledging that their actions will have negative consequences

But my life is full of sufferings that happen now and later
The singer is reflecting on the hardships they have faced and will continue to face

How I hate it, come debate about design with the creator
The artist is expressing frustration about their situation and questioning the existence of a divine being

Niggas talk about your swag but all the bitches double take
The singer is aware that others are envious of their style and charm

Eighty eight's are understated for the stayings in my stable
The singer is suggesting that they have many women in their life

Women all around the world so I got flavors of the flavor
The singer is boasting about their global appeal

Flavor Flav cannot compete with me and please believe elitist sees
The artist is again expressing confidence and dismissing the perceived competition

The weakening and strengthening between the thoughts of the elitist
The artist is acknowledging the internal struggle between their ego and their conscience

He can beat the streets as people sleep within their beds so peacefully
The singer is suggesting that they are not afraid to take risks when others are not watching

Defeat the king, be it right or wrong, I don't think I'm clean
The singer is willing to challenge those in power, even if it is morally ambiguous

I think I'm addicted to the pussy and the nicotine
The artist is admitting to their vices

Stussy bucket hats and yellow teeth because of Listerine
The artist is describing their fashion choices and oral hygiene

What's a better substitute, tell me who the fuck are you?
The artist is challenging others to question their own choices and beliefs

Now tell me what to do, you fuck with me I fuck with you
The singer is asserting their independence and willingness to defend themselves

Bitch I'm going through sobriety
The artist is implying that they are sobering up

Moving through the high
The singer is describing a sense of transition or change

In the sky ride high
The singer is expressing a desire to soar and achieve more

Bitch you gon' ride high
The singer is addressing someone else and urging them to join them in their success

Got these hoes risin'
The artist is once again boasting about their ability to attract others

Got these hoes risin'
The artist repeats this line for emphasis

Got these hoes risin'
The singer once again repeats this line for emphasis