His debut studio album, I Created Disco, was released in June 2007. Its singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls" both reached the top 10 in the UK. In 2009, he released his second studio album, Ready for the Weekend, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and whose lead single, "I'm Not Alone", became his first song to top the UK Singles Chart.
In 2012, Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album, 18 Months, which topped the UK Albums Chart and became his first album to chart on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number 19. All eight of the album's singles reached the top 10 in the UK, breaking the record for the most top 10 songs from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart with eight entries, surpassing Michael Jackson's record. In 2014, he released his fourth studio album, Motion, which debuted at number two in the UK and number five in the US. In 2017, he released his fifth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which reached the top two in the UK and the US and became his third consecutive number one album on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
In October 2014, Harris became the first artist to place three songs simultaneously on the top 10 of Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart. He also became the first UK solo artist to reach more than one billion streams on Spotify. Harris has received 18 Brit Award nominations–winning British Producer of the Year and British Single of the Year in 2019, as well as five Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Music Video in 2013. In 2013 he also received a Ivor Novello Award, and was named the Top Dance/Electronic Artist at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. He appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. He topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid DJs for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018 until being dethroned by The Chainsmokers in 2019.
Here 2 China
Calvin Harris Lyrics
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Yo
Alright let me just cool this right now quickly
Super trippy riding through the gritty inner city roll with the committee
Handle your business or handle the pity all I see is lots of titties
I know bunch of hippie chicks that's ready to show me tricks
They doing the splits I'm all up in the mix, a choir out the mist
Letting the engine rip and getting a tire
A' grippin' ah slippin' and slidin'
Turning the music up I'm vibing now I'm flying
Lord strap me if I'm lying I ain't perfect but I'm trying
Going super sire and buying anything that catches my eye
Cause I'm a provider getting it in from here to China
It's so minor I'm a survivor, never retire
I'm a black tiger ready to blaze to the fire, live wire
Now I'm rolling through the shires blazing the green to get me higher
Now I'm inspired putting the pressure on the back tires
Making a hasty get away having a better day in every way
Than yesterday, I guess there's nothing left to say
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Wind in my face, chilling in Versace shades
Wearing a fresh pair of gaze looking like car just been paid
Stupid I don't play no games switching out lanes on these lames
Switching out dames simple and plain
No I can't be contained plus I'm raw and untamed
I'm so far from mundane getting ghost is my aim
I suggest you do the same taking a trip out to Spain
With my girl Mary Jane and she stays on my brain
Like a big gravy train paparazzi on my case
Giving chase cameras flashing in my face
All up in my space gotta pick up the pace
Singing amazing grace I'm in an amazing place
With crazy papes, I ain't like them other lazy apes
I used to blaze the tapes so now I stays hoping for my break
Making no mistakes now I rolling with the breaks
But still book time for my original mates
So we don't bubble with hate we just get on with it
You brothers are constipated and your shit is over rated
You should save it
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
Getting it in from here to China (getting it in from here to China)
The song "Here 2 China" by Calvin Harris, Dillon Francis, and Dizzee Rascal is a fast-paced, high-energy ode to living life to the fullest and striving for success. The lyrics describe a journey through the "gritty inner city," filled with "lots of titties" and "hippie chicks that's ready to show me tricks." The singer describes their experiences riding in a Ferrari, taking trips, and pursuing their goals with passion and determination. The chorus, repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizes the idea of "getting it in from here to China," suggesting that there are no limits to what can be achieved.
The song can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at its core, it seems to be about pursuing one's dreams and seizing opportunities. The lyrics are filled with references to luxury and excess, but they also suggest a certain amount of hard work and hustle. The singer is not content to just sit back and watch life pass them by; instead, they are actively seeking out new experiences and pushing themselves to be the best they can be.
Line by Line Meaning
Super trippy riding through the gritty inner city roll with the committee
I'm feeling really high while driving through the rough parts of town with my friends
Handle your business or handle the pity all I see is lots of titties
Take care of what you need to do or face the consequences, all I see around me are women's breasts
I know bunch of hippie chicks that's ready to show me tricks
I'm familiar with a group of free-spirited women who are willing to impress me with their skills
They doing the splits I'm all up in the mix, a choir out the mist
They're performing flexible moves and I'm in the middle of it feeling like I'm in a dream
I'm taking trips, I'm in the Ferrari looking sick, I'm in the Ferrari looking slick
I'm going places and driving my fancy car which looks great
Letting the engine rip and getting a tire
Revving the engine and causing a tire screech
A' grippin' ah slippin' and slidin'
The car is gripping the road but also sliding and swerving around corners
Turning the music up I'm vibing now I'm flying
I'm increasing the volume of the music and feeling elated
Lord strap me if I'm lying I ain't perfect but I'm trying
I'm acknowledging that I make mistakes but I'm earnestly striving to do better
Going super sire and buying anything that catches my eye
I'm feeling very enthusiastic and buying anything that I find interesting
Cause I'm a provider getting it in from here to China
I'm a hard-working person who is willing to travel and earn money
It's so minor I'm a survivor, never retire
Challenges don't bother me much, I'm a survivor and I'll never stop working
I'm a black tiger ready to blaze to the fire, live wire
I'm an energetic and enthusiastic person who is always ready to tackle whatever comes my way
Now I'm rolling through the shires blazing the green to get me higher
I'm driving through rural areas smoking marijuana to feel more elevated
Now I'm inspired putting the pressure on the back tires
I'm feeling motivated and pushing the car to its limits
Making a hasty get away having a better day in every way
I'm quickly leaving the area and feeling better than before
Than yesterday, I guess there's nothing left to say
I'm in a better mood than I was yesterday and don't have much else to say
Wind in my face, chilling in Versace shades
I'm feeling the wind on my face and relaxing while wearing fancy sunglasses
Wearing a fresh pair of gaze looking like car just been paid
I'm wearing new glasses and looking like I have a newly paid-for car
Stupid I don't play no games switching out lanes on these lames
I'm carefree and not playing around, changing lanes to avoid boring people
Switching out dames simple and plain
I'm easily changing romantic partners without much fuss
No I can't be contained plus I'm raw and untamed
I can't be controlled because I'm wild and primal
I'm so far from mundane getting ghost is my aim
I'm very far from being mundane and my goal is to disappear unnoticed
I suggest you do the same taking a trip out to Spain
I recommend doing something similar like going to Spain
With my girl Mary Jane and she stays on my brain
I'm with my marijuana and it's always on my mind
Like a big gravy train paparazzi on my case
The paparazzi are aggressively following me like a bounty
Giving chase cameras flashing in my face
They are chasing me and taking pictures of me
All up in my space gotta pick up the pace
They're too close and I need to hurry up and leave
Singing amazing grace I'm in an amazing place
I'm singing a religious song expressing gratitude for my life's success and prosperity
With crazy papes, I ain't like them other lazy apes
I have a lot of money and I'm not like other unproductive people
I used to blaze the tapes so now I stays hoping for my break
I used to smoke marijuana and now I'm hoping to catch a big break
Making no mistakes now I rolling with the breaks
I'm not making any errors and I'm slowing down with caution
But still book time for my original mates
I still make time for my old friends
So we don't bubble with hate we just get on with it
We don't have animosity towards each other, we just keep moving forward
You brothers are constipated and your shit is over rated
You guys are too uptight and your work is not as good as you think it is
You should save it
You should keep your opinions to yourself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Richard Wiles, Dillon Hart Francis, Dylan Kwabena Mills
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Huba
nice one thanks bro