Chika’s debut EP on a major label, “Industry Games”, was released in 2020. She was a member of XXL’s Freshman Class of 2020, and was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2021 GRAMMYs.
INTRO
Chika Lyrics
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I built my shit on Instagram, it may appear to glisten
But I knew then it all would fade
I had it made and I'd eventually get them to listen
I been existing in a world I made my own
But the internet it temporary, now I crave a home
What a journey I been on, word to my feet
Word to my heart, word to my past
And my pillows look like pages, dry mascara look like ink
To the Js I roll for solitude and ash up in the sink
If I don't accomplish nothing, I hope this music make you think, yeah
I hope this music make you think, yeah
I hope this music make you think, yeah
I hope this music make you think
In Chika's song INTRO, she begins by expressing her intuition about changing the world. She states that it has been her only mission and she built her platform on Instagram, where she gained popularity. Despite the glistening appearance, Chika knew that it would eventually fade away, and so she craves a permanent place to call home instead of the temporary internet. She talks about her journey and the word to her feet, heart, past, and her sheets. This speaks to her personal growth and the emotional struggles she has faced while making her way in the music industry. She explains how her pillows caught her runaway tears, and the dry mascara on her face appeared like ink on a page. She also mentions her need for solitude, which she finds in rolling up Js and ashing them in the sink.
Chika's lyrics are powerful and poignant as she speaks to the common struggles of creatives in the digital age. The song represents an introspective commentary on the search for personal identity, the ups and downs of fame and the pursuit of artistic expression. In her own unique way, Chika encourages her listeners to introspect and challenge themselves while reminding them of our shared humanity, regardless of the social labels we wear.
Line by Line Meaning
Call it intuition, but I'm about to change the world, it's been my only mission
I have a strong gut feeling that I am destined to change the world, and I have been working towards that goal my entire life
I built my shit on Instagram, it may appear to glisten
I created my online presence and success on social media platform Instagram, which may seem glamorous from the outside
But I knew then it all would fade
Despite my initial success, I always knew that my online presence would eventually lose its shine and people would lose interest
I had it made and I'd eventually get them to listen
At one point, I was at the top of my game and confident that I would eventually make people take notice and listen to my message
I been existing in a world I made my own
I have created my own world and success through hard work and perseverance
But the internet it temporary, now I crave a home
However, I have come to realize that online success is fleeting and I now long for a more permanent home and sense of belonging
What a journey I been on, word to my feet
I have been on a long and treacherous journey, as evidenced by the wear and tear on my feet
Word to my heart, word to my past
My heart and past experiences have shaped who I am and the music I create
Word to my sheets that caught all these runaway tears, my makeup leaving streaks
My bed sheets have been witness to my emotional breakdowns and tears, which often leave smudged makeup stains
And my pillows look like pages, dry mascara look like ink
My pillows are filled with thoughts and ideas that resemble written pages, and my dry mascara appears as if it were words written in ink
To the Js I roll for solitude and ash up in the sink
I often smoke marijuana, which provides me with a sense of solitude, and I dispose of the ashes in the sink
If I don't accomplish nothing, I hope this music make you think, yeah
Even if I fail to accomplish my goals, I hope that my music will inspire people to think and spark change
I hope this music make you think, yeah
Once again, I hope that my music will serve as a catalyst for thought and action
I hope this music make you think, yeah
And once more, I hope that my music will encourage listeners to critically examine the world around them
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jane Oranika
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
S4nari
Congrats on this Chika, the new album slaps!!
thriveyugen
Let's go Chika snapped on this
Kerrika Bernard
Oh this goes harrrdd 🔥🔥🔥
Frankeya Atkinson
What WHAT!!! yo I was just chilling, listening playing a game and when I heard I ain’t a big girl bitch I’m a giant! I had to stop and come comment!
Ahhhhhh 🎉🎉🎉🎉 kill it CHIKA! ❤❤❤
Fede Carranza
Same
Juniper-Abdul Hampton
Nah cuz yall done pissed chika off 😤🔥 Needed this heat at 3am
LonerBecause
My Type Of Hiphop
Kiana Hayes
This one is giving NF vibes. I love this!
Kolton Landreth
Answer the door Jane! SHE FUCKING ANSWERED! 😍🔥
Kiana Hayes
This hit personal