Madlib was born in Oxnard, California to musician parents Otis Jackson, Sr. and Dora Sinesca Jackson. He sampled his first song at 11 years old, sourced from his father's collection. His younger brother is the producer and rapper Michael "Oh No" Jackson. His uncle is the jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. He was raised in Oxnard, where he began his music career.
During an interview on Chrome Children, Madlib stated that his most significant musical influences include Miles Davis, Sun Ra, and David Axelrod. Some of his hip-hop influences are Large Professor, Marley Marl, Paul C, DJ Pooh, and Dr. Dre.
High
Madlib Lyrics
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Trillest nigga living ever pushed out
Never finished college, like my brother or my sister
I was in the crib laying on a kush cloud
Getting zoned out, eyes red
Mommy and my daddy said my mind dead
They said I never had a clue, said the bills past due
Fuck you, nigga, you gotta remind Fred
Remember when these niggas wouldn't fuck with me
But now I'm on the screen and these magazines
They be trying to stop a nigga like "smoke something, G"
"Can we get a couple grams?" nigga, hell nah
Unless you come in with the cash, tried to tell y'all
I got you motherfuckers gassed on the smell, dog
So go 'head and take a hit of what I'm 'bout to sell y'all
I gets high
I get high, I get high, I get high
(I gets high)
I get so blowed I can't stand up
I'm in the bed with Elise and Amanda
Cause in my shows I make them hoes put their hands up
So they came into my room, they getting rammed up
We trying to slam or what? Because I'm trying to smoke
So when I finish with these Swishers I'll be down your throat
And two of y'all, one of me, three of us
Should I hit my niggas up? Hell nah, I'mma pound them both
Cause this a one man job, ain't no need for the crew
Two snow bunnies on the East, what it do?
White snow in the crib if you need that too
Got some bitches and some bud, nigga, bring that through
I gets high
I get high, I get high, I get high
(I gets high)
Early in the morning getting high with crusty eyes
Rubbing on a mother, well you know it's do or die
Hopping off the porch, had to get on my grind
All because the trouble just copped to my nine
Back in the Caddy smoking Swishers with my nigga
Make a store run, 'bout to cop out some liquor
Burning down basements, face it
Run a bus stop, I'm trading hoes and you know we ain't paying
Midwest, loving all the doping in the kitchen
Heating up the house where your shit could come up missin'
Dope fiend tripping cause he just copped a nick
But he say he can't find it, but it's right in his pocket
All day long, gotta get my guap
Just put a deuce and I'm smoking on the tropic
On a different subject, lights is the topic
'Cause he talking money so nigga just stop it
All day long getting high on the low
Bitch snow bunny be sniffing that snow
Twerking that summer, I really don't know
Cause me, Freddie Gibbs, Madlib stay blowed
I get high, I get high, I get high
(I gets high)
Hey, are you okay?
You slobbing, you okay?
Is he okay?
Are you okay?
He shouldn't have smoked that dipper for real
You aight?
Oh my God
God bless, man
The lyrics to Madlib's song "High" describe the experience of being under the influence of drugs. The artist talks about being carefree and unbothered by the judgments of others. He also discusses the joys of getting high with other people, particularly women. The verses seem to flow together in a stream-of-consciousness style, as if the artist is just immersed in the moment and freely expressing his thoughts.
The lyrics also evoke a sense of rebellion and defiance, as Madlib declares that he refused to conform to society's norms by dropping out of college. He seems to enjoy the sense of power that comes with being able to control his own destiny and make his own decisions.
Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of the pleasures and pitfalls of getting high, but ultimately suggests that for the artist and his companions, the good outweighs the bad.
Line by Line Meaning
Indo, kushed out
I am feeling relaxed from being high on marijuana
Trillest nigga living ever pushed out
I'm the most authentic person, even if people may not understand my lifestyle
Never finished college, like my brother or my sister
Not completing college was a choice I made, and it doesn't make me any less successful than my siblings
I was in the crib laying on a kush cloud
I was at home, surrounded by the smell of my marijuana smoke
Getting zoned out, eyes red
I'm really high, and my eyes are showing the effects
Mommy and my daddy said my mind dead
My parents think that smoking weed is bad for my mental health
They said I never had a clue, said the bills past due
My parents think I'm irresponsible and not capable of paying my bills
Fuck you, nigga, you gotta remind Fred
I don't care what other people think of me, and I don't need their reminders about anything
Cause I'm care-free, sucker-free
I'm worry-free and not interested in dealing with fake people
Remember when these niggas wouldn't fuck with me
People didn't want to associate with me before I became famous
But now I'm on the screen and these magazines
I'm a celebrity and people are trying to control my image through the media
They be trying to stop a nigga like "smoke something, G"
People are trying to influence me to smoke marijuana, even though it's not always good for me
"Can we get a couple grams?" nigga, hell nah
People are asking for weed, but I won't give it to them for free
Unless you come in with the cash, tried to tell y'all
I'm only selling weed to people who are willing to pay for it
I got you motherfuckers gassed on the smell, dog
People are interested in smoking weed because they like the smell of it
So go 'head and take a hit of what I'm 'bout to sell y'all
I'm encouraging people to buy my weed and smoke it
I gets high
I smoke marijuana regularly
I get so blowed I can't stand up
I'm extremely high and having trouble standing
I'm in the bed with Elise and Amanda
I'm with two women and we're probably having sex
Cause in my shows I make them hoes put their hands up
I have power over women and make them do what I want at my shows
So they came into my room, they getting rammed up
The women I'm with are willing to have sex with me
We trying to slam or what? Because I'm trying to smoke
I want to have sex and smoke weed at the same time
So when I finish with these Swishers I'll be down your throat
After I smoke these cigars, I'll probably have sex with you
And two of y'all, one of me, three of us
There are three of us in total, including myself and two women
Should I hit my niggas up? Hell nah, I'mma pound them both
I don't need anyone else to join us, I'll satisfy both women myself
Cause this a one man job, ain't no need for the crew
I can handle everything on my own, I don't need anyone else around
Two snow bunnies on the East, what it do?
I have two white women on the East Coast, and I'm asking what's up with them
White snow in the crib if you need that too
I have cocaine in my house if anyone wants to use it
Got some bitches and some bud, nigga, bring that through
I have weed and women in my house, and I'm inviting someone over to enjoy them
Early in the morning getting high with crusty eyes
I wake up early and smoke weed, even if it makes my eyes red and crusty
Rubbing on a mother, well you know it's do or die
I'm with a woman and we're probably engaging in sexual activity
Hopping off the porch, had to get on my grind
I need to work hard and make money, even if it means leaving home
All because the trouble just copped to my nine
I have a gun and may get into trouble because of it
Back in the Caddy smoking Swishers with my nigga
I'm in my Cadillac with my friend, smoking cigars
Make a store run, 'bout to cop out some liquor
We're going to the store to buy alcohol
Burning down basements, face it
We're smoking weed and using up a lot of it
Run a bus stop, I'm trading hoes and you know we ain't paying
I'm picking up women at a bus stop and having sex with them, without paying them
Midwest, loving all the doping in the kitchen
I'm in the Midwest and enjoying the manufacturing and use of illegal drugs
Heating up the house where your shit could come up missin'
I'm using fire to heat up my house, even if it may cause things to go missing
Dope fiend tripping cause he just copped a nick
Someone who is addicted to drugs is having trouble after buying a small amount
But he say he can't find it, but it's right in his pocket
He can't find his drugs, even though they're in his pocket
All day long, gotta get my guap
I need to make money all day, every day
Just put a deuce and I'm smoking on the tropic
I drank some codeine and I'm smoking weed that makes me feel relaxed and serene
On a different subject, lights is the topic
I want to talk about the lights and how they make me feel
'Cause he talking money so nigga just stop it
Someone is talking about money, and I think they should stop
All day long getting high on the low
I spend all day getting high without anyone else knowing about it
Bitch snow bunny be sniffing that snow
A woman is using cocaine, and I'm referring to her as a 'snow bunny'
Twerking that summer, I really don't know
I'm watching a woman dance suggestively, but I'm not sure why
Cause me, Freddie Gibbs, Madlib stay blowed
Myself, Freddie Gibbs, and Madlib all enjoy getting high
Hey, are you okay?
I'm checking on someone to make sure they're alright
You slobbing, you okay?
I'm asking if someone is drooling, and if they're feeling alright
Is he okay?
I'm asking if someone is alright
Are you okay?
I'm checking to make sure someone is alright
He shouldn't have smoked that dipper for real
Someone smoked something they shouldn't have, and it's impacting their health
You aight?
I'm asking if someone is okay
Oh my God
I'm expressing surprise or shock
God bless, man
I'm expressing well-wishes to someone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Afred Austin, Kavari Tapsico, Otis Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
pozkyd
i love the simplified trap feel to these drums....madlib is the greatest.
blinkatreyu
Best collab album of the year so far. Honestly, these guys brought two completely different styles together: Madlib's smooth jazzy production and Gibb's gangsta rap to create something so fucking beautiful. They go so well together. Looking forward to something like Pinata part 2. :)
Terch
this comment aged well with bandana which was also fye
Sean O'Meara
they made both bandana and pinata deluxe so your wish was granted
kalabs
blinkatreyu bandana
Chris P. Bacon
@Danny Lamoureux its never gonna happen
Mick
Now we got Flat Tummy Tea, Bandana is gonna be crazy
Dominic Glover
Who creates beats like this madlib is a fuckin musical genius!
spacetigre123
Madlib you the real mvp!
Emanuel Rasufi
this whole album is fucking amazing. huge respect to the king man.