Kari Faux is an American rapper/singer based out of Little Rock, Arkansas; … Read Full Bio ↴Kari Faux is an American rapper/singer based out of Little Rock, Arkansas; she is best known for her flamboyant dress, and conversational style of rap. Her songs are most commonly characterized as "internet rap;" with repetitive hooks, minimal production, and an emphasis on clever wordplay.[1] Being a product of the new age internet rap, her subject matter usually boasts her unique style and social status among social media that had made her popular. In 2014, Faux released her debut mixtape, Laugh Now, Die Later, which had been received somewhat well from critics, landing a spot on Pitchfork's "Most Overlooked Mixtapes of 2014. The EP would most notably gain the attention of rapper Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino. Glover remixed Faux's "No Small Talk," and featured it on his own mixtape, "STN MTN." Currently, Kari Faux is located in Los Angeles, California; having moved from Little Rock, in order to further develop her career and produce more music.

IN THE AIR
Kari Faux Lyrics

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smoke is all in my lungs but my judgements not that cloudy
too high to get over on me, you lost ya mind, think i found it
goddamn it i feel outstanding, screens falling watching titanic
you still taking no for answer, id rather take my chances so
loop the in the instrumental, get some things up off my mental
pass the fire in a cypher, only smoking with my kinfolk
whip paid off but i push it like a rental
baby bro just banged my line and asked me what its hitting fo'

(and what you say)

lets put one in the air (in the air)
lets put one in the air (in the air)
lets put one in the air (in the air)
you say you dont give a fuck but i know you really care

so high, so high, so high, so high, so high
i think i caught a nosebleed from the elevation
so high, so high, so high, so high, so high
i think i may be stuck up here, me and my expectations
so high, so high, so high, so high, so high (lets put one in the air)
i think i caught a nosebleed from the elevation (lets put one in the air)
so high, so high, so high, so high, so high (lets put one in the air)
i think i may be stuck up here, me and my expectations (lets put one in the air)

slicing like a hot knife thru butter, rally stripes
i burn rubber, my loud pipes sound like thunder that chevrolet american
muscle, floating with a bad bitch, i'll love your music like magic
double my hustle, records on spin, freaks under the cover, spinal records
few scratches but we stay on the beat, too much money in these streets
for us to sleep, hundred dollar joints drip, flicking them lavish ashes all over this bitch
persian rugs, california drugs, my car was assembled in great britain
my rollie got diamonds for each minute, they been watching my pen its like television

lets put one in the air (in the air)
lets put one in the air (in the air)
lets put one in the air (in the air)
you say you dont give a fuck but i know you really care

so high, so high, so high, so high, so high
i think i caught a nosebleed from the elevation
so high, so high, so high, so high, so high
i think i may be stuck up here, me and my expectations
so high, so high, so high, so high, so high (lets put one in the air)
i think i caught a nosebleed from the elevation (lets put one in the air)
so high, so high, so high, so high, so high (lets put one in the air)
i think i may be stuck up here, me and my expectations (lets put one in the air)

come ride with me, catch a vibe with me
then slide with me, get high with me

come ride with me, catch a vibe with me
then slide with me, get high with me

come ride with me, catch a vibe with me
then slide with me, get high with me

come ride with me, catch a vibe with me
then slide with me, get high with me

come ride with me, catch a vibe with me
then slide with me, get high with me

come ride with me, catch a vibe with me
then slide with me, get high with me

come ride with me, catch a vibe with me
then slide with me, get high with me

come ride with me, catch a vibe with me
then slide with me, get high with me

this goes out the hoe niggas
and you cant bang my line cause you know i dont fuck with you

other hoes might be stuck with you
but a bitch like me dont give a fuck i cut you off

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kari Faux's song "IN THE AIR" convey a sense of euphoria and self-assurance that comes from being in an elevated state of mind. The opening lines, "smoke is all in my lung but my judgments not that cloudy, too high to get over on me, you lost ya mind, think I found it," suggest that despite being under the influence of smoke, the singer's clarity of judgment remains intact. They feel outstanding and detached from reality, as indicated by the line "screens falling watching Titanic." The singer asserts their refusal to accept rejection and their willingness to take risks.

The chorus, "so high, so high, I think I caught a nosebleed from the elevation, I think I may be stuck up here, me and my expectations," implies that the singer's elevated state has taken them to a level where their aspirations and expectations have become higher. They feel invincible and separated from the rest of the world.

The second verse introduces a different tone by describing the singer's material success and lavish lifestyle. The mention of slicing like a hot knife through butter and burning rubber suggests a fast-paced and exciting life. The reference to a Chevrolet with loud pipes sounding like thunder emphasizes the power and dominance they possess. However, amidst the luxurious lifestyle, the singer acknowledges the constant scrutiny they face, symbolized by their pen being watched like television.

Overall, "IN THE AIR" is a song that celebrates the feeling of being on a high, both metaphorically and literally. It explores themes of confidence, detachment, and the desire to break free from societal expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

smoke is all in my lungs but my judgements not that cloudy
Even though I've been smoking, it hasn't clouded my judgment.

too high to get over on me, you lost ya mind, think i found it
I'm too aware and mentally sharp for you to deceive me. It's like you've lost your mind, and I've found it.

goddamn it i feel outstanding, screens falling watching titanic
I feel amazing, the world around me seems to fade away as I watch a movie, like the screens are falling in front of me.

you still taking no for answer, id rather take my chances so
You're still accepting rejection, but I'd rather take risks and seize opportunities.

loop the in the instrumental, get some things up off my mental
Repeating the instrumental helps me express and relieve some burdens from my mind.

pass the fire in a cypher, only smoking with my kinfolk
Sharing the flame in a circle while rapping, I only smoke with my close friends and family.

whip paid off but i push it like a rental
Although I own my car outright, I still drive it with the same enthusiasm as if it were just a rental.

baby bro just banged my line and asked me what its hitting fo' (and what you say)
My younger sibling just called me and inquired about the purpose or intention of what I'm doing (and my response).

lets put one in the air (in the air)
Let's smoke marijuana together.

you say you dont give a fuck but i know you really care
Although you claim not to care, I know deep down you truly do.

so high, so high, so high, so high, so high
I am extremely elevated, both physically and mentally.

i think i caught a nosebleed from the elevation
Being so high has caused a nosebleed due to the altitude or intensity of my emotions.

i think i may be stuck up here, me and my expectations
I feel like I'm trapped in this state of being high, along with all the expectations I have for myself.

slicing like a hot knife thru butter, rally stripes
Moving swiftly and easily, just like a hot knife slicing through butter. Referring to the graphics on a car.

i burn rubber, my loud pipes sound like thunder that chevrolet american
I accelerate rapidly, causing my car's exhaust to make a thunderous noise similar to a Chevrolet American muscle car.

muscle, floating with a bad bitch, i'll love your music like magic
Showing off my strength and presence while being accompanied by an attractive woman. I will appreciate your music intensely, as if by magic.

double my hustle, records on spin, freaks under the cover, spinal records
Doubling my efforts to succeed, my music is being played extensively, with people indulging in intimate activities under the covers. Referring to the spinal records being physically intimate.

few scratches but we stay on the beat, too much money in these streets
Although we may encounter some setbacks, we always stay on rhythm. There is an abundance of money in these streets.

for us to sleep, hundred dollar joints drip, flicking them lavish ashes all over this bitch
There's so much happening that we can't rest. Expensive joints are slowly burning, and we casually flick the luxurious ashes all around.

persian rugs, california drugs, my car was assembled in great britain
I enjoy the finest things like Persian rugs and California drugs. My car was manufactured in Great Britain.

my rollie got diamonds for each minute, they been watching my pen its like television
My Rolex watch has diamonds marking each minute, symbolizing the attention to detail. People have been closely observing my writing, as if it were a captivating television show.

come ride with me, catch a vibe with me
Join me on this journey and experience the same feeling or atmosphere with me.

then slide with me, get high with me
Continuing the journey, let's smoothly move together and get high together.

this goes out the hoe niggas
This is dedicated to all the disloyal individuals.

and you cant bang my line cause you know i dont fuck with you
You can't reach me through phone calls or messages because you're aware that I have no interest in associating with you.

other hoes might be stuck with you
Other women may be stuck in a situation with you.

but a bitch like me dont give a fuck i cut you off
But someone like me, who doesn't care, will completely remove you from my life.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID ALEXI, KEVIN GOMRINGER, TIM GOMRINGER

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