Jayson Jenkins, better known as Mick Jenkins (his stage name), is an Americ… Read Full Bio ↴Jayson Jenkins, better known as Mick Jenkins (his stage name), is an American hip-hop recording artist born in Huntsville, Alabama on April 16th, 1991. He was then raised on the south side of Chicago. He is a member of Free Nation, a hip-hop group that promotes creative thought without accepting narrow views imposed by the powers that be. This group believes that when you find a way to combat the status quo, you are free.

At an early age, Jenkins’ mother introduced him to contemporary soul greats such as Prince, Erykah Badu, Sade and Jill Scott, thus promoting her son’s musical sensibility. The young artist was charmed by the emotions carried out in this musical genre and later found hip-hop music to be another effective vehicle for these same feelings due its lyrical richness. As he grew older, his passion for music developed into an ever-increasing rap talent. This led him to enter a rap competition called "Who got Bars" during his sophomore year at the University of Oakwood in Huntsville, Alabama. When he was awarded second place, the prospect of a career in hip-hop crossed his mind and the chemistry he had forged with FreeNation throughout the competition inspired him to take his lyrical persuasions seriously.

In the Fall of 2012, Mick returned to Chicago and began attending YCA (Young Chicago Authors) a youth center where his first acapella verse caught the attention of local artist and leader of Chicago’s PIVOT Gang collective, Saba. Shortly after, the two collaborated on “Heaux” for Saba’s 2012 mixtape GETCOMFORTable.

In the spring of 2013 Mick Released a mixtape entitled Trees and Truths. It quickly became a local favorite, buoyed by acid jazz-influenced production, biblical allegory and lacerating lyricism. The project was by far his most lyrical body of work and caught the attention of Chicago’s incipient gatekeepers. A few months after its release, a collaboration with Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa came in the form of a single entitled “Crossroads”, which was a summer hit.

In 2014, Mick received a lot of attention after the release of his single "Martyrs." This song juxtaposes harsh truths about our society with a catchy hook, creating a thought-provoking single with various underlying messages and subtle notions. "Martyrs" has led people such as Timbaland, among others, to reach out and praise Jenkins for his musical talent and intricate lyricism. Mick continued to find creative ways to convey his message and he released his project entitled The Waters, the project received positive reviews.

In 2015, Mick went on tour with Kirk Knight, Noname, and Saba. On August 21, 2015, Jenkins released his 9-track EP Wave which also received positive reception. Mick released his debut album The Healing Component in 2016.

THC
Mick Jenkins Lyrics

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Drink more water

I'm gon' get you high
And hunnids down to low end crazy, I'm gon' get you high
Flawless gems, I'm no fugazi, I'm gon' get you high
And you ain't even gotta cop blunts
Nigga brought food for thought, so you ain't even gotta cop lunch
Bring it back like I'm gon' get you high

And hunnids down to low end crazy, I'm gon' get you high
Flawless gems, I'm no fugazi, I'm gon' get you high
THC, THC

Water is the most important natural component that we have today
It makes up our world, our bodies
It has the ability to destroy, and create
It is the healing component, THC

I'm gon' get you high
And hunnids down to low end crazy, I'm gon' get you high
Flawless gems, I'm no fugazi, I'm gon' get you high
And you ain't even gotta cop blunts
Nigga brought food for thought, so you ain't even gotta cop lunch
Bring it back like I'm gon' get you high
And hunnids down to low end crazy, I'm gon' get you high

Flawless gems, I'm no fugazi, I'm gon' get you high
THC, THC

Overall Meaning

In "THC," Mick Jenkins uses water as a metaphor for the powerful effects of his music. He explains that water is the most important natural component as it covers most of the earth and our body. He then says water has the ability to destroy and create, just like the healing component THC found in cannabis. In the chorus, he repeats "I'm gon' get you high" as a promise to his listeners that his music will have a profound effect on them. Mick then goes on to say that he is bringing "food for thought" so that his listeners do not even need to purchase lunch or weed to understand his message. He repeats the chorus and ends with the title of the song, THC.

Throughout the song, Mick Jenkins speaks to the transformative power of music and its ability to affect our state of mind. He uses water and THC to give examples of substances that can have a profound effect on our bodies and minds. The use of metaphors and clever wordplay is a signature of Jenkins' lyrics, and he provides an insightful interpretation of the power of music to heal and transform.

Line by Line Meaning

Drink more water
Water is the key element that creates and sustains life.

I'm gon' get you high
I will elevate your consciousness to a higher level of enlightenment.

And hunnids down to low end crazy, I'm gon' get you high
I can take you from the lowest point of despair to complete ecstasy.

Flawless gems, I'm no fugazi, I'm gon' get you high
I am a true artist, bringing pure and unadulterated creativity to your life.

And you ain't even gotta cop blunts
You don't have to go out of your way to experience life's pleasures.

Nigga brought food for thought, so you ain't even gotta cop lunch
I am providing you with intellectual stimulation that will nourish and sustain you.

Bring it back like I'm gon' get you high
I am bringing something valuable to your life that you may have lost or forgotten.

THC, THC
THC represents the healing and enlightening properties of life that I am bringing to you.

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Jayson Jenkins

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