Elsesser has been sponsored by several skater fashion brands including Converse and Supreme, as well as becoming a professional skater in 2014 through skater collective and clothing store Fucking Awesome (FA). He has also released several short experimental hip hop EPs since 2015, under his Navy Blue stage name, in addition to collaborating with the likes of Earl Sweatshirt, and underground rappers Mach-Hommy, MIKE, King Carter, Adé Hakim and Pink Siifu. Aside from skating and music, Elsesser is also a model for various clothing brands and an artist, most notably handling the art direction for Earl Sweatshirt's 2015 album I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside.
Higher Self
Navy Blue Lyrics
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Both times I was swimmin'
Keep still, don't budge
My heart still
My life ain't like no movie script, this shit is non-fiction
Practice non-violence that's a bold decision
Cast light my momma know the prism well
My cousin know the prison cell,
Lookin' in my hands all these blessings I was dealt
Stone roller sinkin' in it all prevail
Rollin' in the deep them niggas singin' like Adele
Birds soarin' high, what's the password when you get to the gate?
How absurd, called a nurse, flatline
Won't catch me in no hospital bed
I'm that guy, reek of death
When you walk through them stairs they chastise, reprimand you
Blood-stained sand like its Cancun
Sun rays dance on my man's roof
Six braids displaced
Was nothin' 'til I found truth
Huntin' all around you
I know you want a slice
Change, that's a buck 50, young nigga pay the price
Beans over rice can't compare to a black woman plight
But what's the mission at hand?
Mademoiselle get a kiss on the hand
Spirit nimble, roam the middle, I'm still gettin' it in
We the shit, tell a friend or two
We smoking clean herb
You niggas smoking chemicals, and it show
I told my image, I ain't scared of you
Not no more
Like Mother Mary it's a miracle
Pure as snow
And all I carry is not curable
And I hope you niggas know Navy the spiritual
Slay a goat
Walk for miles on these timid toes, ten of 'em
On my own medicine
To the dome, heaven sent
We was stole represent
All I know, search within
I was turning grief into gold
Crew tight-knit
Close like the speech that I hope
Speak from the soul
Duly noted he a poet blessings on me 'til I'm gone
Keep it goin'
Everyday
I give thanks for all I know, bow my head
Say grace we eatin' well
On my own
Throw a stone in the lake, watch it skip
Nigga pay the price
I give thanks for all I know, bow my head
Say grace we eatin' well
On my own
Throw a stone in the lake, watch it skip
In "Higher Self," Navy Blue reflects on his past experiences and how they have impacted his growth and spirituality. He acknowledges the hardships he and his loved ones have faced, including incarceration and loneliness, but also recognizes the blessings he has been given. He practices non-violence and appreciates the beauty of the world around him, such as birds soaring and sun rays dancing. Navy Blue also acknowledges his mortality and the importance of living a meaningful life while he can.
The line "I give thanks for all I know, bow my head, Say grace we eatin' well" portrays Navy Blue's gratitude for what he has and the people around him. The last line, "Throw a stone in the lake, watch it skip, N***a pay the price," serves as a reminder of the consequences of one's actions and the importance of making good choices.
Overall, "Higher Self" is a reflection on Navy Blue's journey so far and his hopes for the future. It is a testament to his growth, both spiritually and emotionally, and the lessons he has learned along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Spent time sittin' in it
I have spent a lot of time thinking about my life
Both times I was swimmin'
During those moments, I felt like I was struggling to stay afloat
Keep still, don't budge
Stay calm and steady
My heart still
My heart is at peace
My life ain't like no movie script, this shit is non-fiction
My life is real and not dramatized like in the movies
Practice non-violence that's a bold decision
Choosing to be non-violent requires courage
Cast light my momma know the prism well
My mother understands how light refracts through a prism
My cousin know the prison cell,
My cousin has been in jail
Can't count the lonely moments chewin' fingernails
I have had many lonely moments where I have been nervous
Lookin' in my hands all these blessings I was dealt
I am grateful for all the good things in my life
Stone roller sinkin' in it all prevail
Despite challenges, I will overcome them to succeed
Rollin' in the deep them niggas singin' like Adele
People sing soulful songs when they are in pain
Birds soarin' high, what's the password when you get to the gate?
Birds fly freely, but humans need permission to pass through certain gates
How absurd, called a nurse, flatline
It is ridiculous that we need medical help to be resurrected
Won't catch me in no hospital bed
I don't want to end up in the hospital
I'm that guy, reek of death
I am not afraid of death
When you walk through them stairs they chastise, reprimand you
People criticize you when you go up in life
Blood-stained sand like its Cancun
There is bloodshed everywhere
Sun rays dance on my man's roof
The sun shines beautifully on my friend's roof
Six braids displaced
My hair is messy
Was nothin' 'til I found truth
I had no purpose until I found my truth
Huntin' all around you
I am searching for something meaningful
I know you want a slice
I know you want to succeed too
Change, that's a buck 50, young nigga pay the price
Change comes with a cost
Beans over rice can't compare to a black woman plight
Rice and beans are nothing compared to the struggles of black women
But what's the mission at hand?
But what is my purpose?
Mademoiselle get a kiss on the hand
French women deserve respect
Spirit nimble, roam the middle, I'm still gettin' it in
I remain focused in the midst of chaos
We the shit, tell a friend or two
I am proud of my success
We smoking clean herb
We are smoking good weed
You niggas smoking chemicals, and it show
You are smoking low-quality weed
I told my image, I ain't scared of you
I am not afraid of how others perceive me
Not no more
Not anymore
Like Mother Mary it's a miracle
Just like Mother Mary, I feel blessed
Pure as snow
I am pure and unblemished
And all I carry is not curable
Some things can't be cured
And I hope you niggas know Navy the spiritual
I hope people realize that I am spiritual
Slay a goat
Sacrifice something to reach your goals
Walk for miles on these timid toes, ten of 'em
I am walking a long distance on my tiptoes
On my own medicine
I am experiencing something I once caused
To the dome, heaven sent
Something that hits the head is heavenly
We was stole represent
We were robbed of our representation
All I know, search within
I know I have to search within myself for answers
I was turning grief into gold
I was transforming pain into positivity
Crew tight-knit
My crew and I are close
Close like the speech that I hope
We are as close as a heartfelt speech
Speak from the soul
Speak the truth from the heart
Duly noted he a poet blessings on me 'til I'm gone
I am blessed to be surrounded by poetic friends
Keep it goin'
Keep moving forward
Everyday
Every day
Throw a stone in the lake, watch it skip
Throw a stone in the lake and watch the ripples spread
Nigga pay the price
You have to pay the cost
Contributed by William J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@navybluethetruest
Spent time sitting in it
Both times I was swimming
Keep still don’t budge
My heart still
My life ain’t like no movie script
This shit is non fiction, practice non violence that’s a bold decision /
cast light my mama know the prism well
My cousin know the prison cell can’t count the lonely moments chewing fingernails /
looking in my hands all these blessings i was dealt / stone roller sinking In it I’ll prevail /
rolling in the deep you niggas singing like Adele / birds , soaring high ...
what’s the password when you get to the gate , how asburd call the nurse, flat line , won’t catch me in no hospital bed I’m that guy reek of death when you walk through them stares they chastise reprimand you
blood stain sand likes it’s Cancun / sun rays dance on my mans roof , 6 braids displaced was nothing til I found truth / hunting all around you... I know you want a slice,
chain just a buck fifty, young nigga pay the price / beans over rice , can’t compare to a black woman plight
What’s the mission at hand
Mademoiselle get a kiss on the hand / spirit nimble roam the middle I’m still getting in it we the shit tell a friend a two ...
we smoking clean herb you niggas is smokin chemicals and it show, I told my image
I ain’t scared of you, not no more ,
like mother Mary this a miracle pure as snow, and all I carry is not curable and I hope,
you niggas know navy the spiritual
Slay a goat
Walk for miles on these timid toes
Ten of em, on my own
Medicine, to the dome
Heaven sent, we bestowed
Represent, all I know
Search within I was turning grief into gold
Crew tight knit, close like the speech that I hold.... speak from the soul /
duly noted he a poet blessings on me til i’m gone, keep it goin ... everyday, I give thanks for all I know / bow my head, say grace we eating well, on my own, throw a stone In the lake, watch it skip , nigga pay the price
I give thanks for all I know
Bow my head, say grace for eating well,
On my own, throw a stone in the lake
watch it skip
@Alextruthful
Incredible, thebe mike and navy blue is the mood hip hop should sit on
@bgoian
thebe, mike, navy and mavi.
@yvngarmz5984
Get Medhane,Maxo,Slauson and them in there
@badrferouat4757
Yvng Armz my guy lord apex too
@YoAMAX
@Badr ferouat Ovrkast
@LOLMAO97
@Badr ferouat apex is legit af, spits fire
@AKIRTV9
healing music... make me wanna be a better man than yesterday
hip hop in good hands, haven’t felt this way since joey and steez (rip)
NEW YORK FOREVER
@wtfdamnshit
Navy is from LA
@v8mpx
I was just thinking how powerful his music is. It feels like the music resonates inside me
@kamdynb.5940
@TL Exactly.