The track’s hook is performed by Sly Pyper and Eminem, expressing how he is uncertain about his future: same can be said about Eminem himself. The beat is filled with 808s and sounds like a metal beat.
The official music video for the song premiered alongside the #UFC257 match featuring Poirier vs. McGregor. The video was inspired from and imitated the "Mama Said Knock You Out" music video from LL Cool J in 1990.
Higher
Eminem Lyrics
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You know, I've been around for a while now
Not sure if I have much left to prove
Yeah, I do, haha
I look at me now I'm thinkin, "Damn"
How proud of me I am
What I did, it's nothin' to sneeze at
I'm up in a balcony in France
I look around, I see the fans
How they surround me in the stands
Probably could drown in a sea of hands
They hollerin', "Shady"
Yellin' it out to me and that's what I mean when I say
That one day someway, somehow, if I get a chance to get a crowd
I'll flip it around and have a crowd give me the chance
I've done it all, man
But in actuality I haven't, yet
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey, oh-oh-oh
Really I have no idea
All I know is every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been (my only question is)
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey, oh-oh-oh
Really I have no idea
All I know is every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been
Got no time for no haters in this bitch
Or toleration for this shit
But like medication, my dedication
And the time it takes to do this shit
Reminds me of how an overcrowded hospital waitin' room'll get
What I mean is maybe I have more patience than I'm able to admit
Yeah, but I'm still mentally stable as a three-legged table in this bitch
Fame was a switch but I was grateful to trade that shit for the trailer with the hitch
Thought it would made me a ravin' lunatic
But I made it through to my situation, I hit pay dirt
Now I get paper like a stapler in this bitch
But just 'cause I made a little bit of change
Don't mean I've changed a little bit
Brain full of wit, dangerous, can't extinguish this English language when it's lit
Now I'm just paradin', you would still get Shady 'til I'm eighty two
I spit this crazy, even Dre he knows I'ma blow
Better get the handkerchief again, haha
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey, oh-oh-oh
Really I have no idea
All I know is every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been (my only question is)
(I know I talk about this shit a lot but)
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey, oh-oh-oh
Really I have no idea
All I know is every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been
Oh, now what am I gonna do?
Can't nothing hold me, I'm on the loose
Born a winner, damn it's so hard to lose
I can do it even when I'm tryin' to
When my record flop, it still go through the roof
This atmosphere's for a chosen few
Who was on their grind, makin' money moves
And you ain't gon' get there if you water down
You gotta take shots with 100 proof
Check that
Been in survival mode
Since a five year old, it was I alone
Since my trike was stole, spiral notebook and microphone
But lookin' back how bad it was then
If it hadn't been for the pad and the pen
Addict mom and deadbeat dad
I wouldn't have the savage within
Havin' to win, every single battle I'm in
All I ever wanted was to be an MC
Tediously I wrote obediently, believing in me
EPMD must've had teachin' degrees
Learn to defeat enemies with the ink, thinkin' of these rhymes
Would be as easy as eatin' graffiti
Would be like remedial readin' to me (yeah)
'Til my last breath leave my lungs, I'ma beat my drums (yeah)
For the streets I'm from (yeah)
The east side slums (yeah)
Gotta remind 'em (yeah)
I take a foe out (yeah), like fee-fi-fum
You see my finger (what), you see my thumb (what?)
You see my fist, fuck a peach pipe bum (what?)
For the smoke but it's not the weed I want (what?)
With this beat I brung for the beef I come (woo)
But you better bring it if you wanna reply from
'Cause for you to be lyrically inclined, it'd be a steep climb up
That'll be an uphill battle
But I'm off kickin' feet in the recliner
And I think I'm up
'Bout to go out on a limb like a tree climber
Time to push my ceiling higher 'cause
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey, oh-oh-oh
Really I have no idea
All I know is every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been
(For the last time, man)
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey, oh-oh-oh
Really I have no idea
All I know is every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been
Eminem's song "Higher" is a reflection of his career and personal growth. The song starts with the rapper acknowledging his long-time presence in the music industry, although he is not sure if he has much left to prove. He admires how far he has come and the achievements he has made, emphasizing that he has done well and doesn't underestimate his work. In the chorus, he wonders where to go from here and how to better himself, while admitting that he has no idea what the future holds.
Later in the song, Eminem touches on the struggles he faced early in life, beginning at just five years old, but that those struggles ultimately shaped him into the person he is today. He recognizes the hard work it took to become an MC and the dedication it continues to require to stay in the game, exemplified in the lines "But you better bring it if you wanna reply from, 'Cause for you to be lyrically inclined, it'd be a steep climb up." He expresses his determination to continue pushing himself and furthering his skills, saying he will never stop seeking growth and improvement in his personal and professional life.
Overall, "Higher" is a powerful and reflective song that showcases Eminem's growth and determination, while highlighting his struggles and accomplishments in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Beginning of the song
You know, I've been around for a while now
Eminem explains he has been around for a while in the music industry
Not sure if I have much left to prove
He talks about how he has achieved a lot and is unsure if there's anything left to prove
Yeah, I do, haha
Eminem says that he does have something left to prove
I look at me now I'm thinkin, "Damn"
Reflecting on his success and being proud of himself
How proud of me I am
Continuing his reflection on how proud he is of himself
What I did, it's nothin' to sneeze at
He talks his accomplishments, noting that it is a significant achievement
Even if your allergies are bad
Eminem is making a joke by saying that even if someone is prone to allergies, they would still recognize his accomplishments
I'm up in a balcony in France
He describes his current personal situation, being at a show in France and looking out at a crowd
I look around, I see the fans
Continuing to describe his current situation while on stage
How they surround me in the stands
He observes the fans and how they are cheering for him, creating a mental picture
Probably could drown in a sea of hands
The fans are cheering so loud that Eminem believes he could drown in the sea of hands that are waving
They hollerin', "Shady"
The crowd is chanting "Shady" because it is his nickname
Yellin' it out to me and that's what I mean when I say
He explains what he meant by having a crowd give him the chance
That one day someway, somehow, if I get a chance to get a crowd
He reflects on how he wants to be able to give the fans a chance to cheer for him
I'll flip it around and have a crowd give me the chance
Eminem talks about flipping the script and making the fans give him the chance to perform
I've done it all, man
He has done everything in his power to make it in the industry
But in actuality I haven't, yet
Despite all of his success, he believes that there is still more for him to achieve
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey, oh-oh-oh
Eminem is confused as to what direction he should take his music next
Really I have no idea
He states that he has no clue where to go next with his music
All I know is every time I think I hit my ceiling
He reflects on how every time he thinks he has hit a limit, he is able to go further
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been (my only question is)
His statement from the previous line is followed by the question what to do next
Got no time for no haters in this bitch
He ignores the negative comments made by haters
Or toleration for this shit
He does not have any patience for the nonsense
But like medication, my dedication
Continuing his previous thought, he compares his dedication to medication
Reminds me of how an overcrowded hospital waitin' room'll get
A comparison to being patient and waiting in a crowded hospital waiting room
What I mean is maybe I have more patience than I'm able to admit
He suggests that maybe he is more patient than he realizes
Yeah, but I'm still mentally stable as a three-legged table in this bitch
He is stable despite all the challenges he's faced
Fame was a switch but I was grateful to trade that shit for the trailer with the hitch
He preferred living in his trailer than living as a celebrity in a big mansion
Thought it would made me a ravin' lunatic
He was afraid that fame would drive him crazy
But I made it through to my situation, I hit pay dirt
He was able to overcome his fears and became successful
Now I get paper like a stapler in this bitch
He is now making a lot of money
But just 'cause I made a little bit of change
Despite making a lot of money, he hasn't changed
Don't mean I've changed a little bit
He is still the same person despite his success
Brain full of wit, dangerous, can't extinguish this English language when it's lit
He possesses a lot of talent and is proud of his English language skills
Now I'm just paradin', you would still get Shady 'til I'm eighty two
He plans on continuing with his music career for a long time
I spit this crazy, even Dre he knows I'ma blow
Dr. Dre knows that Eminem is going to succeed
Better get the handkerchief again, haha
A reference to how his lyrics can make people cry
(I know I talk about this shit a lot but)
The repetition of talking about his success indicates how proud he is
Oh, now what am I gonna do?
He is still unsure where to take his music next
Can't nothing hold me, I'm on the loose
He feels as though nothing can hold him back
Born a winner, damn it's so hard to lose
He believes he was born to win and it is hard for him to lose
I can do it even when I'm tryin' to
He believes he can win even when he isn't trying to win
When my record flop, it still go through the roof
His records still sell well even when they are not as successful as others
This atmosphere's for a chosen few
The music industry is only for a select few
Who was on their grind, makin' money moves
To be successful, one must work hard and make smart investments
And you ain't gon' get there if you water down
One cannot achieve success if they lower their standards
You gotta take shots with 100 proof
To make it in the industry, one must take risks and give it their all
Been in survival mode
He has been in survival mode from a young age
Since a five year old, it was I alone
He has been alone since the age of five
Since my trike was stole, spiral notebook and microphone
He had nothing but his writing book and microphone after the theft of his tricycle
But lookin' back how bad it was then
Reflecting on how difficult life was in his early days
If it hadn't been for the pad and the pen
Writing has played an essential role in his survival
Addict mom and deadbeat dad
Describing his parents, his mother was an addict while his father left him
I wouldn't have the savage within
Eminem wouldn't have the internal drive to survive
Havin' to win, every single battle I'm in
He has to win every situation he is in no matter how dire
All I ever wanted was to be an MC
His dream was to become an MC
Tediously I wrote obediently, believing in me
Dedication to his craft while believing in himself
EPMD must've had teachin' degrees
Eminem thinks that EPMD is an excellent teacher
Learn to defeat enemies with the ink, thinkin' of these rhymes
He describes how writing rhymes is a way to defeat his enemies
Would be as easy as eatin' graffiti
To him, writing rhymes was natural and easy
Would be like remedial readin' to me (yeah)
Writing rhymes is so easy to him that it's like reading a simple book
'Til my last breath leave my lungs, I'ma beat my drums (yeah)
He will continue to write and create music until he dies
For the streets I'm from (yeah)
His dedication is for his hometown
The east side slums (yeah)
His dedication is for his hometown's rough neighborhood
Gotta remind 'em (yeah)
He wants to remind where he has come from
I take a foe out (yeah), like fee-fi-fum
He takes out his enemies with ease
You see my finger (what), you see my thumb (what?)
A reference to the nursery rhyme "Fee-fi-fo-fum"
You see my fist, fuck a peach pipe bum (what?)
He's not afraid to fight if necessary
For the smoke but it's not the weed I want (what?)
He wants the competition, not the drugs
With this beat I brung for the beef I come (woo)
He is using this beat to battle
But you better bring it if you wanna reply from
If someone wants to battle him, they need to be prepared
'Cause for you to be lyrically inclined, it'd be a steep climb up
It would be challenging for someone to battle him
That'll be an uphill battle
It would be a very difficult battle to win against him
But I'm off kickin' feet in the recliner
He's not worried and is taking it easy
And I think I'm up
He's confident he can beat anyone who comes his way
'Bout to go out on a limb like a tree climber
Using a metaphor to express that he's about to take a big risk
Time to push my ceiling higher 'cause
It's time to elevate his career and go to the next level
(For the last time, man)
The song is ending
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andre S. Brissett, Luis Edgardo Resto, Sylvester Jr. Jordan, Marshall B. III Mathers, Michael Jr. Strange
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Huls Tsch
Lyrics:
Yeah
You know I've been around for a while now
Not sure if I have much left to prove
Yeah, I do, haha
I look at me now I'm thinkin, "Damn"
How proud of me I am
What I did, it's nothin' to sneeze at
Even if your allergies are bad
I'm up in a balcony in France
I look around, I see the fans
How they surround me in the stands
Probably could drown in a sea of hands
They hollerin', "Shady"
Yellin' it out to me and that's what I mean when I say
That one day someway, somehow, if I get a chance to get a crowd
I'll flip it around and have a crowd give me the chance
I've done it all, man
But in actuality I haven't, yet
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey (oh-oh-oh)
Really I have no idea
All I know it's every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey (oh-oh-oh)
Really I have no idea
All I know it's every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been
Got no time for no haters in this bitch
Or toleration for this shit
But like medication, my dedication
And the time it takes to do this shit
Reminds me of how an overcrowded hospital waitin' room'll get
But I mean it's maybe I have more patience than I'm able to admit
Yeah, but I'm still mentally stable as a three-legged table in this bitch
Fame was a switch but I was grateful
To trade that shit for the trailer with the hitch
Thought it would made me a ravin' lunatic
But I made it through to my situation, I hit pay dirt
Now I get paper like a stapler in this bitch
But just 'cause I made a little bit of change
Don't mean I've changed a little bit
Brain full of wit, dangerous
Can't extinguish this English language when it's lit
Now I'm just paradin', you would still get Shady 'til I'm 82
I spit this crazy, even Dre, he knows I'ma blow
Better get the handkerchief again, haha
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey (oh-oh-oh)
Really I have no idea
All I know it's every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been
(Know I talk about this shit a lot but)
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey (oh-oh-oh)
Really I have no idea
All I know it's every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been
Oh, now what am I gonna do?
Can't nothing hold me I'm on the loose
Born a winner, damn it's so hard to lose
I can do it and do it, when I'm tryin' to
When my records flop they still go through the roof
This atmosphere's for a chosen few
Who was on their grind, to get money moves
And you ain't gon' get that if you want it down
You gotta take shots with 100 proof
Been in survival mode
Since a five year old, it was I alone
Since my trike was stole, spiral notebook and microphone
But lookin' back how bad it was then
If it hadn't been for the pad and the pen
Addict mom and deadbeat dad
I wouldn't have the savage within
Havin' to win, every single battle I'm in
All I ever wanted was to be an MC
Tediously I wrote obediently, believing in me
EPMD must've had teachin' degrees
Learn to defeat enemies with the ink, thinkin' of these rhymes
Would be as easy as eatin' graffiti
Would be like remedial readin' to me (yeah)
'Til my last breath leave my lungs, I'ma beat my drums (yeah)
For the streets I'm from (yeah), the East side slums (yeah)
Gotta read, mind numb (yeah) I take a foe out (yeah), like fee-fi-fum
You see my finger (what?), you see my thumb (what?)
You see my fist, fuck a peace pipe bum (what?)
Here for the smoke but it's not the weed I want (what?)
With this beat I brung for the beef I've come (woo)
But you better bring it if you wanna reply from
'Cause for you to be lyrically inclined, it'd be a steep climb up
That'll be an uphill battle
But I'm off kickin' feet in the recliner
And I think I'm about to go
Out on a limb like a tree climber
Time to push my ceiling higher 'cause
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey (oh-oh-oh)
Really I have no idea
All I know it's every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been
(Might be the last time, man)
Where am I supposed to go from here? Oh hey (oh-oh-oh)
Really I have no idea
All I know it's every time I think I hit my ceiling
I go higher than I've ever fuckin' been
ThisOffendsMeTV
Idk how people can hate this man
TW1ST
Ikr
zach
Fr
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They don't hate him, they're just jealous
LastOn Earth
Hey Big Fan Nice Content😊🖤
Mems
tmm kes
Alex Hristova
This chorus can live in my head rent free forever and I'll still be okay with it. ❤️
Efosa
Relatable 🤤❤️🤧
PinnaKal
Its meh to me but you do you booboo
Langley Ackerman
@PinnaKal Why are you even here? Scram