Elevate
D/R/U/G/S Lyrics

Yeah, one part of me feels like this should be a love song or something.
The singer acknowledges that the lyrics could be misinterpreted as a love song but has other things on their mind.

But, Omo! I got a lot of things on my mind,
The singer has many thoughts and ideas.

So I'mma just go ahead and say it.
The singer is ready to express themselves.

I know you probably forgot that I could rap but
The artist believes the listener may have forgotten their ability to rap.

Take a seat and let me remind you who's the rap god
The artist intends to impress the listener with their rap skills.

Coming to take the throne and not just for a while, bruh
The singer is determined to be a leading figure in the rap scene.

Cause when you go a little slower, you could last long
The singer advises the listener to pace themselves to achieve longevity in their rap career.

Double entendre, I'll be frank like Michael Fassbender
The artist intends to use wordplay and be candid like the actor Michael Fassbender.

Love the attention, fans hitting me with all the mentions
The artist enjoys the spotlight and is frequently mentioned by fans on social media.

Night to remember, phone dey hang like the last airbender
The artist has received many calls and messages because of their popularity, like the characters in the animated TV series The Last Airbender.

Roll up the paper, light up trees like we're in December
The singer and their friends smoke marijuana, which they refer to as 'trees', like they do in December (the holiday season).

They wanted rap songs, hop on a beat and write songs
The artist is willing to cater to the demand for rap songs by writing and performing them.

I come up like a pastor, pick up the mic and blast off,
The singer rises to the occasion like a pastor when performing on stage.

the sermon is "I am god." high up in the sky from
The singer's performance is like a sermon where they elevate themselves to a god-like status and are high in the sky (metaphorically).

Ground up I would fly, I rise up, I'm alive
The singer has overcome obstacles and elevated themselves to new heights in their life and career.

Like Jesus on the third day, third time is the charm
The artist likens their rise to that of Jesus on the third day of his resurrection, suggesting that the third chance they took was successful.

Guess what? I'm R3MY Jay, R 3 M Y and I
The artist introduces themselves as R3MY Jay, stylized as R 3 M Y.

Am lit, so call me Jay, and I could get you high
The singer is confident in their skills and offers to make the listener feel elevated and 'high' with their music.

Just keep a open mind and keep up with the rhymes
The singer encourages the listener to be receptive to their lyrics and rhythm.

If we keep a open mind then we could elevate
The artist believes that they and the listener can achieve success and growth if they are open-minded.

I'mma give it all I got, I'll give it all it takes
The artist is committed to give their best effort and dedication to their craft.

Elevate (Elevate), Elevate (elevate).
The repetition of 'elevate' emphasizes the theme of rising and achieving success.

I been on the ground but right now I'mma elevate (elevate)
The singer has experienced setbacks but is determined to rise above them.

I'm getting stripes like Jesus, this might be my heaven's gate (heaven's gate)
The artist references the biblical story of Jesus getting stripes on his back before his crucifixion and compares his own growth to Jesus. He also thinks his current success could lead him to heaven's gates.

The tiger's in the room so let's address the elephant (uh)
The singer wants to address an uncomfortable topic in the room like a metaphorical tiger, while ignoring the elephant in the room (something that everyone knows is there but no one wants to talk about).

But I been counting sheep
The singer has been counting sheep to relax or fall asleep.

I'm up and I'm hatching rhythms
The singer is up late at night, developing new rhythms in their music.

Got songs and I ain't kidding
The artist has many new songs and is not joking.

But funds been hard to see I'm
The artist has trouble making money with their music.

Stuck in a pattern it's been
The singer is frustrated with their current stagnant situation.

Odd in a manner of speaking
The singer's situation is peculiar, and they are expressing it in a particular way.

But once again I'm spitting
The artist is rapping again, ignoring their setbacks.

Want trap, then I'mma switch it
The artist is capable of rapping in different styles.

Back on a track, back with a plan
The artist has a new plan to achieve success and is setting a new course for themselves.

I know this thing like the back of hand (skrrrt)
The singer is knowledgeable and experienced in the music industry like the back of their hand, with the sound of a car speeding by inserted.

Back on the track, back for the fans
The artist is returning to strive for success, dedicating their effort to their fans.

Do this together, just gimme your hands (yeah, yeah!)
The singer wants to collaborate with the listener and asks for their support.

Taking a chance, who got my back?
The singer is taking a risk and needs someone to support them.

It's ride or die, like we bonnie and Clyde
The singer's commitment to their music and success is as strong as the relationship between the infamous criminal couple, Bonnie and Clyde.

god's time is nigh, I'm leaving the ground
The artist believes it is their time to shine, receiving divine intervention and rising above their current level.

Look in the sky, I'm up in the cloud
The artist's success has elevated them to the sky, with the clouds as a symbol of success.

Took my time to think about it, had to deliberate (deliberate)
The singer has been contemplating their situation and has made thoughtful decisions.

So my moves are calculated, this is deliberate (deliberate)
The singer has made strategic decisions based on their contemplation.

And if you keep a open mind, then we could celebrate (God bless)
The artist believes that they and the listeners can achieve success and growth if they are open-minded and offers a blessing.