Higher Altitude
Don Corleone Ft. Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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(Corleone, Baby G an Kartel, higher dan before)
(Knock knock knockin' on heavens door)
That's right, Babylon nah nuh coke out if dem get one a this
(Hey, mi nuh know 'bout yuh) Lawd a mercy
(But mi know bout mi)
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
Can yuh look and see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
Hey, weh di weed (Mek mi billy)
Spliff tea (Mi a killy)
Inna blunt (Mi a filly)
Inna roll (Dis philly)
Mi have blain (Inna mi pocket)
Rizzla (Inna mi jacket)
Spliff big like a rocket inna mission NASA bracket
(Lighta nuh tack it weh mi push inna di racket)
I'm higher dan di attic a nuh shot like a matic
(Police mi nah drop it inna rubbish inna trash it a foot a time mash it world war is a tappy)
A nuh Dada a nuh Wayne a nuh Richie a nuh Prophet
(But a same so mi love chronic don't stop draffy)
Big man weh mi stoppin (Di weed muss happy)
(Tek money cop it champagne me a pop it)
Don have internet mek mi lock tappy
(Flight inna plane Portmore mi a drop in)
Bling Dawg have a straight mi gi fi draw stocky inna sheet mi a tacky God alone cyan stop mi
(Smoke out)
Yuh see mi
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly (Christly)
Can yuh look an see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
Hey, weed inna rizzla an inna philly blunts
Mek mi head happy an a do di Willie Bounce
Wonda if mi fi cool fi couple months
(Yuh modda yuh nuh have lock jaw inna yuh mouts)
(My spliff taller than big lady guns)
My spliff bigga than one dozen kette drums
(A regula mi bounce to di bank fi di funds fi go buy can draffy mek she love fi mi lungs)
Mi nah guh tek nuh drugs, I seh pounds
Mi weed haffi bad like inna city slums
(Di center have Christine I'm speakin in tongues)
An a seh wi a go fall like Jerri Cucker loans
(Neva style weed man as idlers an bum)
Bout wi fi kill man fi all weed growers
(Bad to wi shot dem one million mega hones when dem see di unity weed man amongst, cross)
Miser reval
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly (Christly)
Can yuh look an see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
Yo, yuh know it's Don Corleone, 5 Star General, Baby G
Di Vybz to di Kartel, High Altitude
(Mi nuh know bout yuh, but mi know bout mi)
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly (Christly)
Can yuh look and see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
In Don Corleone Ft. Vybz Kartel's song Higher Altitude, the lyrics are centered around the experience of smoking weed and achieving a higher state of consciousness. The song expresses the feelings of being so high, that it feels like one can fly, and that the red in the eyes is an indication of this experience. The lyrics are suggestive of the fact that smoking weed helps the mind relax, making one feel happy and content. It also suggests that those who use weed are not violent, but rather peaceful, and bringing about unity among people.
The lyrics are primarily spoken in patois or Jamaican Creole, which is the native language of Jamaica. The song also brings about the cultural heritage and love of reggae music from Jamaica. It is a collaborative track from Don Corleone, Baby G, and Vybz Kartel.
Don Corleone's experience of smoking weed is conveyed through the lyrics in a peaceful manner. The song also mentions Babylon, who are considered the oppressors and unjust rulers, indicating that weed users are rejecting the rules imposed by these people, and instead want to live in a state of freedom and joyfulness.
Interesting facts about the song Higher Altitude include its release date, which was in 2007. The song is considered a collaboration between some of the greatest names of reggae, such as Don Corleone and Vybz Kartel. The music video for the song was shot in Jamaica, which is the homeland of reggae music. The lyrics of the song have their roots in Rastafarianism, which is the belief system in Jamaica that sees smoking weed as a sacrament. 'Higher Altitude' is also one of the most popular reggae songs about smoking weed, with over 2 million views on YouTube.
The chords for Don Corleone Ft. Vybz Kartel's song "Higher Altitude" are not available as this is a lyrical track with no musical accompaniment.
Line by Line Meaning
High altitude, smokin' proud, sittin' on a cloud
Feeling elevated, confident and content while smoking weed.
That's right, Babylon nah nuh coke out if dem get one a this
Babylon (police or authorities) won't be able to handle this weed if they get hold of it.
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
Smoking weed makes me feel really high.
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly (Christly)
The high feels so good that it feels divine like the flight of angels.
Can yuh look and see the red in my eyes
My eyes are bloodshot and reddened due to smoking.
Hey, weh di weed (Mek mi billy)
Asking for weed to roll a blunt.
Spliff big like a rocket inna mission NASA bracket
The rolled joint is so big that it resembles a NASA rocket.
I'm higher dan di attic a nuh shot like a matic
Feeling really high, even more than being stoned like after taking a gun shot from a semi-automatic weapon.
A nuh Dada a nuh Wayne a nuh Richie a nuh Prophet
Not referencing any famous people or musicians who use weed, but is still a big fan of weed.
Big man weh mi stoppin (Di weed muss happy)
People are always stopping or approaching him because of his weed as it must be good quality.
Mi nah guh tek nuh drugs, I seh pounds
He doesn't do any drugs except marijuana, which he weighs and sells in pounds.
Yo, yuh know it's Don Corleone, 5 Star General, Baby G
Introducing the artists of the song.
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Written by: ADIDJA PALMER, DONOVAN KEITH BENNETT, RODNEY PRICE, TREVOR JAMES
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