The “Glowed Up” video is mix of dreams and reality, as Kaytranada wanders around his home in slow-motion at a party, and at other times, he’s alone floating with no clear intent. At one point he even watches video of Paak’s performance through an old TV set.
GLOWED UP
KAYTRANADA Lyrics
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What could compel me to jump in?
Get a piece of this bread pudding, wake up, cake up
Walking in the form of my elders, I'm glowed up
Bitch don't I look like a pharaoh
Fuck a storytale, nigga pull up
Shit and piss on your head, nigga, clock in
Grab my check out the mail room then back in
Like Warhol with an 8 ball and a paintbrush
I'm AWOL, I'm AWOL but I ain't done
Full time killin'
Bad hoe driller
Chowder for the kitten
Mello Yello lemon
I'm glowed up
I'm glowed up
Yeah, same time stealin'
Same squad chillin'
Baggie full of piff
Can't you see I'm livin'?
I'm glowed up
I'm glowed up
Goddamn I'm glowed up
You see me shinin', nigga?
That silver linin' nickel plated
Refinery, never sweatin' the mind
And word to the most honorable
No bullshit in mi casa
Laxatives in your chowder
Wait, that's the shit I can't condone
Full power until we reach the maximum
Gone are all my worries, I'm looney, absolutely out my dome
Stackin' my capital, while carving my legacy
Now tell me, is you with me, with me, with me? Chaperone
Full time killin'
Bad hoe driller
Chowder for the kitten
Mello Yello lemon
I'm glowed up
I'm glowed up
Yeah, same time stealin'
Same squad chillin'
Baggie full of piff
Can't you see I'm livin'?
I'm glowed up
I'm glowed up
Lately I've been glowed up
Paper finally showed up
Childhood got me goin' buck (I'm still up!)
I'm feelin' like the only one out here
Even if I slowed up
In an effort to last the whole damn night, yeah (Still up!)
Lately I've been glowed up (Glowed up!)
Feelin' like the only one out here
Lately I've been glowed up (Glowed up!)
Paper finally showed up
Childhood got me goin' buck (Goin up!)
I'm feelin' like the only one out here
Even if I slowed up
Got enough work to last the whole damn night, yeah
Lately I've been glowed up
Feelin' like the only one out here
You spent your whole life out in the spotlight
Well someone had to pull you back to the start line
Cause even when you're far out there in the sun
You're still in the hands of the one who cares for you
And this a cold game that you're playin' on
Well someone had to pull you back where you came from
Cause even when you're far out there in the sun
You're still in the hands of the one who cares for you
Not just another name
Not just some wannabe
In the hands of love
Just like I wanna be
Not just another name
Not just some wannabe
In the hands of love
Just like I wanna be
I might be in the bar
Just like I wanna be
In the hands of love
Just like I wanna be
I might be in the bar
Just like I wanna be
In the hands of love
The song “Glowed Up” by KAYTRANADA and Anderson .Paak is a reflection on their success and how they have grown in their careers. The opening lines talk about the confidence that comes with success: “And it still ain't a goddamn thing they could tell me, What could compel me to jump in?”. The next line references success and the luxuries that come with it, “Get a piece of this bread pudding, wake up, cake up”. The song makes use of various metaphors such as: “Bitch don't I look like a pharaoh” which refers to the idea of being a person of power and wealth.
In addition, the song also explores the idea of being true to oneself and not being swayed by the views of others. The lines “Wait, that's the shit I can't condone, Full power until we reach the maximum” indicate this theme. Anderson also talks about his childhood and how it informs his current success, “Childhood got me goin' buck”. The chorus of the song repeats “I'm glowed up” which serves to emphasize the overarching theme of the song - success, confidence, and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
And it still ain't a goddamn thing they could tell me
No one can tell me what to do or how to live my life.
What could compel me to jump in?
What is making me want to join in or participate?
Get a piece of this bread pudding, wake up, cake up
Take a piece of the good life, wake up and enjoy it.
Walking in the form of my elders, I'm glowed up
I am following in the footsteps of my elders and I've grown up and become successful.
Bitch don't I look like a pharaoh
Don't I look like royalty and successful?
Fuck a storytale, nigga pull up
I don't care about fairy tales, just come and join me.
Shit and piss on your head, nigga, clock in
I'll humiliate you and make you work for me.
Grab my check out the mail room then back in
I make money and I work hard for it.
Pop up, Daddy Warbucks
I am very successful and wealthy.
Like Warhol with an 8 ball and a paintbrush
I am creative and successful like Andy Warhol.
I'm AWOL, I'm AWOL but I ain't done
I am gone and off the radar, but I am not done yet.
Full time killin'
I am successful and always doing my best.
Bad hoe driller
I am successful and always with beautiful women.
Chowder for the kitten
I am living well and enjoying good food.
Mello Yello lemon
I am living a chilled and refreshing life.
I'm glowed up
I've become successful and accomplished in life.
Yeah, same time stealin'
I am getting rich and making moves while still stealing the show.
Same squad chillin'
I am still with the same friends and enjoying the good life.
Baggie full of piff
I am living the high life and have plenty of marijuana.
Can't you see I'm livin'?
I am living well and enjoying life to the fullest.
Goddamn I'm glowed up
I am so successful and accomplished that it's amazing.
You see me shinin', nigga?
Can you see how successful and accomplished I am?
That silver linin' nickel plated
My success is as bright and valuable as silver.
Refinery, never sweatin' the mind
I am refined and calm in my success.
And word to the most honorable
I give my word and am very honorable in my dealings.
No bullshit in mi casa
I don't tolerate any nonsense in my home or business.
Laxatives in your chowder
I will use any means necessary to get rid of those who are not good for me.
Wait, that's the shit I can't condone
I don't want to be involved in anything that is unethical.
Full power until we reach the maximum
I will keep going and achieving until I reach my full potential.
Gone are all my worries, I'm looney, absolutely out my dome
I do not have any worries and I am completely free and wild.
Stackin' my capital, while carving my legacy
I am making a lot of money and building a lasting reputation.
Now tell me, is you with me, with me, with me? Chaperone
Are you ready to join me and be a part of my success?
Lately I've been glowed up
Recently, I have been very successful and accomplished.
Paper finally showed up
I've finally made a lot of money and am successful.
Childhood got me goin' buck (I'm still up!)
My childhood experiences have made me who I am and I'm still thriving.
Even if I slowed up
Even if I took a break or slowed down, I am still successful.
In an effort to last the whole damn night, yeah (Still up!)
I want to make my success last a long time, and I am still doing well.
Feelin' like the only one out here
I feel like I am one of a kind and unique.
Not just another name
I am not just another person or ordinary.
Not just some wannabe
I am not just someone who wants to be successful.
Just like I wanna be
I am becoming the successful person that I want to be.
I might be in the bar
I might be out enjoying the nightlife and still doing well.
In the hands of love
With the help and support of those who love me, I am successful.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Anderson Paak, Louis Kevin Celestin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tanga0102
3:36
You spent your whole life out in the spotlight
Well, someone had to pull you back to the start line
'Cause even when you're far out there in the sun
You're still in the hands of the one who cares for you
And this a cold game that you're playin' on
Well, someone had to pull you back where you came from
'Cause even when you're far out there in the sun
You're still in the hands of the one who cares for you
Not just another name
Not just some wannabe
In the hands of love
Just like I wanna be
@danizareen3926
this is the cleanest fucking collab yo. i am endlessly entranced by kaytranada's production mixed with anderson's flow i'm in heaven.
@kyletitus5657
+Dani Zareen Yes lawd
@thezombiemuffins
+Dani Zareen you are wifey. i think i love you.
@danizareen3926
lol, love you too.
@SlyMasterSloth
+Dani Zareen damn, found you again hahaha. I can tell you've got a great taste in music (:
@recording001
+Dani Zareen good taste!
@ErikGiovani
This song is a masterpiece, that alien ass synth, that grimy quirky bass, paaks cadences BOIIII THIS GETS ME HYPE
@sayvonoftreehousearcade9281
Do you mind checking out my music?
@ray_x6959
yes
@UnknownArtistsTM
AND THE FANTASTIC END <3