Murs (born Nick Carter, March 16, 1978), is an underground MC from Mid-City… Read Full Bio ↴Murs (born Nick Carter, March 16, 1978), is an underground MC from Mid-City Los Angeles, CA. The name 'MURS' is an acronym for Making Underground Raw Shit. He began to opening eyes as a solo artist in 2002, with the releases of both the full length Def Jux release The End Of The Beginning and the more introspective Varsity Blues EP. Then Murs & 9th Wonder releasing an even more popular and critically acclaimed album called Murs 3:16 - The 9th Edition.
He has stated that he wishes to work with as many artists as possible in his career to help avoid creative stagnation and this certainly shows in his musical output. Together with his crew, living legends he has put out a total of four albums. Then there is the Three Melancholy Gypsys (3MG), a group consisting of three living legends members, who have put out two full length releases. His collaboration with atmosphere's slug has so far produced three cd's, the first of which was a tribute to Christina Ricci whom he also sang softly of on another collaboration - netherworlds together with lesser known rappers anacron and himself.
In 2005 he broadened his horizons by directing an indie film called "Walk Like a Man" with the plot being loosely based on the track by the same name from Murs 3:16 - The 9th Edition. A soundtrack to this movie was also released which besides his own material also featured artists such as atmosphere, DJ Z-Trip, blueprint and brother ali.
He has stated that he wishes to work with as many artists as possible in his career to help avoid creative stagnation and this certainly shows in his musical output. Together with his crew, living legends he has put out a total of four albums. Then there is the Three Melancholy Gypsys (3MG), a group consisting of three living legends members, who have put out two full length releases. His collaboration with atmosphere's slug has so far produced three cd's, the first of which was a tribute to Christina Ricci whom he also sang softly of on another collaboration - netherworlds together with lesser known rappers anacron and himself.
In 2005 he broadened his horizons by directing an indie film called "Walk Like a Man" with the plot being loosely based on the track by the same name from Murs 3:16 - The 9th Edition. A soundtrack to this movie was also released which besides his own material also featured artists such as atmosphere, DJ Z-Trip, blueprint and brother ali.
Wanna Be High
Murs Lyrics
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Um,
Hold up
I'm trying think of anything else you wanna say
Well, let's hear it man
Time to put that shit on the road man
Put what on the road? You want to hear the album?
Nigga, everything, nigga
Well, I was trying to put this at the end of the album
Oh, OK
Well nigga you did a good job, man
(Laughter)
Nigga you ain't even heard the record
Nigga, you know, nigga, that, I'm gonna pump it up
You always put in work
Anybody in the motherfuckin' hood will say
"Nigga your ass done put it on the map, nigga
Ain't nobody else said Mid-city, nigga
Motherfucker you go to Roscoe into the dark ass parking lot in night
Niggas was getting their chains jacked back then,
I ain't going to say no names,
But (censored) because nigga we knew whoever came to the motherfuckin'
Hey cuz can you give that motherfucker his chain back, you know I'm saying
Nigga you was already puttin' in work nigga
We had cassettes, shit, nigga, we were broke
Traveling all the way to Oakland for a show
Didn't have shit but cassette tapes, nigga, we came out back in fuckin' 97
Made just on tapes, nigga, it was three hundred dollars, nigga
That was a lot of money, nigga, in 97
Ay what color was the tape though
Oh, nigga, it was blue, nigga, shit
Ya ain't riding on that shit, nigga, we did that nigga,
We was putting them shits together man
Nigga, we went to KFC nigga, we spent like thirty dollars, we thought that was a lot of money
KFC?
Alright tell these where ya from and all that stuff man
Hey man, I'm just a little big brother man,
Just happy to be in this motherfucking studio man, shit
What do you feeling about
So I guess I'm talking about the songs,
It says "Wanna be free", I wanna be free to be me
I wanna be free to be a skateboarder,
I wanna be free from the beef from my neighbourhood
I wanna be free to be accomplished nigga,
All I was tryna say, (was) That I'm just some weird nigga
That I ain't with the shit or
Nigga I'm too with the shit for other niggas that's too weird
Or your too black 'cause you got dreads, yeah too black
Rastafars, ('Cause I say cuz and niggas get mad)
I get the same shit on the Construction site nigga, the only nigga there man
And its good to be free man, I just wanna be free man,
Be the biggest motherfucker in a Reflective Vest and a motherfucking Hardhat
Nigga you should be free
Be the biggest motherfucker in here, and like ey look, and I control it
I coordinate everything on this motherfucking site
This nigga said I wanna be free to be the biggest motherfucker with a Reflective Vest and a Hardhat
Thats it, nigga
Ey thats what nigga, You know its about being free nigga
Alright we can get out of here
I love you man, bye
Love you too brother, Yes sir
Yea (yea)
We talk so long the Engineer gone
Oh that nigga always gone
Guess we gonna hang it up,
What up tho nigga, We in this motherfucker nigga
Ey about to get down ey get down, ah shit ey
Ah nigga got the Fannypack on nigga
I Just saw Central Intelligence nigga,
I said " Nigga whats up with this Central Intelligence nigga, Nigga rock took the Fannypack Nigga"
"Rockin the fanny, gimme dat.."
Nah nigga I had that shit nigga
Ey, I just wanna be free man
Ey tell em off of one roll of rock nigga
Out the box, roll a rock, dont stop, knock ya out, What nigga?
Up in this motherfucker boy, Yes sir
Yes sir, I wanna be free man
Enjoy that album
"The studio time ain't free"
Its my studio time right now
Cant drop the mic, looks too expensive
"Strange Music"
Hold up
I'm trying think of anything else you wanna say
Well, let's hear it man
Time to put that shit on the road man
Put what on the road? You want to hear the album?
Nigga, everything, nigga
Well, I was trying to put this at the end of the album
Oh, OK
Well nigga you did a good job, man
(Laughter)
Nigga you ain't even heard the record
Nigga, you know, nigga, that, I'm gonna pump it up
You always put in work
Anybody in the motherfuckin' hood will say
"Nigga your ass done put it on the map, nigga
Ain't nobody else said Mid-city, nigga
Motherfucker you go to Roscoe into the dark ass parking lot in night
Niggas was getting their chains jacked back then,
I ain't going to say no names,
But (censored) because nigga we knew whoever came to the motherfuckin'
Hey cuz can you give that motherfucker his chain back, you know I'm saying
Nigga you was already puttin' in work nigga
We had cassettes, shit, nigga, we were broke
Traveling all the way to Oakland for a show
Didn't have shit but cassette tapes, nigga, we came out back in fuckin' 97
Made just on tapes, nigga, it was three hundred dollars, nigga
That was a lot of money, nigga, in 97
Ay what color was the tape though
Oh, nigga, it was blue, nigga, shit
Ya ain't riding on that shit, nigga, we did that nigga,
We was putting them shits together man
Nigga, we went to KFC nigga, we spent like thirty dollars, we thought that was a lot of money
KFC?
Alright tell these where ya from and all that stuff man
Hey man, I'm just a little big brother man,
Just happy to be in this motherfucking studio man, shit
What do you feeling about
So I guess I'm talking about the songs,
It says "Wanna be free", I wanna be free to be me
I wanna be free to be a skateboarder,
I wanna be free from the beef from my neighbourhood
I wanna be free to be accomplished nigga,
All I was tryna say, (was) That I'm just some weird nigga
That I ain't with the shit or
Nigga I'm too with the shit for other niggas that's too weird
Or your too black 'cause you got dreads, yeah too black
Rastafars, ('Cause I say cuz and niggas get mad)
I get the same shit on the Construction site nigga, the only nigga there man
And its good to be free man, I just wanna be free man,
Be the biggest motherfucker in a Reflective Vest and a motherfucking Hardhat
Nigga you should be free
Be the biggest motherfucker in here, and like ey look, and I control it
I coordinate everything on this motherfucking site
This nigga said I wanna be free to be the biggest motherfucker with a Reflective Vest and a Hardhat
Thats it, nigga
Ey thats what nigga, You know its about being free nigga
Alright we can get out of here
I love you man, bye
Love you too brother, Yes sir
Yea (yea)
We talk so long the Engineer gone
Oh that nigga always gone
Guess we gonna hang it up,
What up tho nigga, We in this motherfucker nigga
Ey about to get down ey get down, ah shit ey
Ah nigga got the Fannypack on nigga
I Just saw Central Intelligence nigga,
I said " Nigga whats up with this Central Intelligence nigga, Nigga rock took the Fannypack Nigga"
"Rockin the fanny, gimme dat.."
Nah nigga I had that shit nigga
Ey, I just wanna be free man
Ey tell em off of one roll of rock nigga
Out the box, roll a rock, dont stop, knock ya out, What nigga?
Up in this motherfucker boy, Yes sir
Yes sir, I wanna be free man
Enjoy that album
"The studio time ain't free"
Its my studio time right now
Cant drop the mic, looks too expensive
"Strange Music"
The lyrics of Murs's song "Wanna Be High" provide a glimpse into a conversation between Murs and another person in the studio. The dialogue is playful and lighthearted, showcasing their camaraderie and reminiscing about their past experiences. The song starts with a brief exchange about putting something "on the road," possibly referring to releasing an album. The conversation then shifts to their origins in the Mid-city neighborhood, their struggles as independent artists, and their desire for freedom and acceptance.
Murs expresses his longing for freedom in various aspects of his life. He wants to be free to be himself, to pursue his passion for skateboarding, and to escape the conflicts and challenges of his neighborhood. Murs acknowledges that he may be seen as an outsider or too "weird" for some people, but he embraces his uniqueness. He also mentions facing discrimination for his appearance as a black man with dreads, highlighting the prejudice he experiences even in his workplace.
The conversation ends with expressions of love and support between Murs and the other person in the studio, emphasizing their bond and unity. Overall, "Wanna Be High" showcases Murs's desire for personal freedom and acceptance, while also highlighting the obstacles and experiences that have shaped him.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Nicholas Carter
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@chloe9179
i wish someone gave olly a grammy or something because he was ruling the 2010s in the uk like a legend
@iftiyazalam4012
This song by olly murs and travie mccoy will never ever get old.
@lacoleainsworth6891
Like am I to late to say that I absolutely adore this song? Because I do. It's like my happy song. Sad? THIS SONG
@erinlily333
I dance every day to this song! π
@benjaminklaassen4722
Is it weird that I'm getting an '80s vibe from this song?
@emma0848
This was my favourite song when I was 3- 8 π₯Ίπ
@joventura439
After 3 years i finally found this song. I always heard this song on 2 days and 1 night. But while i was watching The return of superman (gunhoo and naeun) i heard it again then i search the lyrics (you got the lock i got the key) π because i want this song on my phone. π
@yujinkim798
i actually love this song a lot πβπΌοΈ
@mirandarichard122
Such an amazing singer
@anitacrowder5972
love this song