A native of Reading, England, Lewis first became interested in music in his teens and played in several bands before he started experimenting with remixing tracks. Influenced by the introspective pop of Bon Iver and James Blake, as well as the club-ready hip-hop of artists like Common, Timbaland, and the Neptunes, Lewis began posting his own evocative, moody tracks online. He quickly built a loyal following, and eventually nabbed a residency DJ'ing at London's Chibuku Club.
In 2014, his remix of Jessie Ware's song "You & I (Forever)" caught the attention of Ware's label, PMR Records, who then signed him. A year later, he released his debut EP, Shivers. In 2016, Lewis delivered his sophomore EP, Yours, which included the track "Holding Back," featuring Gallant. Lewis' 2017 output consisted of the Toulouse-aided single "Times We Had" and the solo track "Smart Aleck Kill." He returned in January 2018 with "Aura," a bright yet low-key track featuring vocalist J Warner. The song appeared on the disco-influenced Dusk, which kicked off a trilogy of club-centric EPs slated to appear under the combined full-length album title of Dusk, Dark, Dawn. Meanwhile, he continued releasing singles including 2019's "Blue" and the Clairo collaboration "Throwaway." ~ Matt Collar
Impact
SG Lewis Lyrics
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I felt your impact (impact, yeah)
Eyes closed while I ride the wave (wave)
They love it (uh)
I'm in the haze (haze)
Thirty thousand feet, no sleep
I've been trapping for days (shit man, yeah, for a while)
Still won't help (still won't help)
Why should I try that? (Try that)
That shit just fails (that shit just fails)
I had to turn to God (damn), shit
What I do? Gon' make my bed (uh-uh)
So I put a wall in my head (all in my head, you know?)
I put my guard up on you, girl you better quit
I put my guard up on you, hit you with the stick
I put my guard up on you, you know that I'm the shit
So put your guard up on me, you know I'm with the shits
I put my guard up on you, girl you better quit
I put my guard up on you, hit you with the stick
I put my guard up on you, you know I'm with the shit
So put your guard up on me, girl you better quit
Baby, you move my spirit
You make me hit that high and I like it
You got me swollen in and out, you can feel it
I make you hit that, high like a rocket
Oh, ooh, I'm gone, yeah
I'm gonna make that time for you, baby
Wanna get to know you
Oh, I wanna taste it
'Cause when we hit that high really, baby
We gotta let it fly, and that's enough for now
And she know I'm from the ghetto
So I'm misunderstood (yeah, I'm misunderstood)
The chopper go echo (yeah)
I miss the sounds from the hood (I miss the sounds from the hood)
Though I made it to the top (though I made)
I ain't never stoppin' (I won't ever stop)
You know I'm straight from the block (yeah)
You talk shit, red dot
You gon' see a red dot
I ain't 'posed to be here, style, wit, counterfeit, only is
I'm still the same, smoking dank, it's the wave
Young father gotta feed the kids
Are you down? Shit, uh
You fucking with me, girl, girl, are you down? Mm
You fucking with me, damn girl, are you down?
I put my guard up on you, girl you better quit
I put my guard up on you, hit you with the stick
I put my guard up on you, you know that I'm the shit
So put your guard up on me, you know I'm with the shits
I put my guard up on you, I know you can't resist
I put my guard up on you, I hit you with the stick
As soon as you call up on me, I'm slippin' on my grip
Impact for you only, I'm losin' all my wits
Baby, you move my spirit
You make me hit that high and I like it
All the distance got me all in my feelings
I make you hit that high like a rocket
Oh, ooh, I'm gone, yeah
I'm gonna make that time for you, baby
Wanna get to know you
Oh, I wanna taste it
'Cause when we on that other side, baby (yeah)
We gotta let it fly, and that's enough for now
That's enough for now
That's enough for now
That's enough for now
That's enough for now
That's enough for now
That's enough for now
That's enough for now
That's enough for now
The lyrics of SG Lewis's "Impact" describe the intensity of a romantic relationship that brings out both the best and the worst in the singer. The opening lines, "I felt your impact/Eyes closed while I ride the wave," suggests that the relationship is all-encompassing and exhilarating, but also overwhelming. Despite this, the singer refuses to back down, putting up a guard and daring their partner to try and break it down. This guard is a wall in their head that is meant to protect them from getting hurt, which is hinted at in the line, "Your impact/Still won't help/Why should I try that?"
The repeated lines throughout the song, "I put my guard up on you, hit you with the stick/You know that I'm the shit," highlight the singer's bravado and refusal to be vulnerable. However, they also acknowledge that they have met their match, as seen in the line, "I know you can't resist." The chorus describes the intensity of the relationship, as the singer and their partner push each other to new heights and they both "hit that high like a rocket." The song ends with the repeated line, "We gotta let it fly, and that's enough for now," suggesting that the relationship is unsustainable in the long run, but for the moment, they are content to ride the wave.
Overall, the lyrics of "Impact" capture the complicated emotions that can come with a passionate love affair, and the vulnerability and strength that comes with putting up a guard.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt your impact (impact, yeah)
The singer has been affected by the presence of the person being referred to
Eyes closed while I ride the wave (wave)
The singer is enjoying the moment of the impact and is fully immersed in it
They love it (uh)
Others are also enamored by the impact of the person being referred to
I'm in the haze (haze)
The artist is feeling a bit clouded or confused by the impact of the person being referred to
Thirty thousand feet, no sleep / I've been trapping for days (shit man, yeah, for a while)
The artist has been busy and maybe even deprived of sleep due to the impact of the person being referred to
Your impact (impact) / Still won't help (still won't help) / Why should I try that? (Try that) / That shit just fails (that shit just fails)
Despite feeling the impact of the person being referred to, the singer is hesitant to try and pursue a relationship with them as past attempts have been unsuccessful
I had to turn to God (damn), shit / What I do? Gon' make my bed (uh-uh) / So I put a wall in my head (all in my head, you know?)
The singer is reflecting on how their actions will impact their future and is trying to protect themselves by putting up emotional barriers
I put my guard up on you, girl you better quit / I put my guard up on you, hit you with the stick / I put my guard up on you, you know that I'm the shit / So put your guard up on me, you know I'm with the shits
The artist is warning the person being referred to that they are guarding themselves emotionally but also letting them know that they are up for the challenge
Baby, you move my spirit / You make me hit that high and I like it / You got me swollen in and out, you can feel it / I make you hit that, high like a rocket
The artist is expressing their strong physical and emotional attraction to the person being referred to and the mutual excitement they share
And she know I'm from the ghetto / So I'm misunderstood (yeah, I'm misunderstood) / The chopper go echo (yeah) / I miss the sounds from the hood (I miss the sounds from the hood) / Though I made it to the top (though I made) / I ain't never stoppin' (I won't ever stop) / You know I'm straight from the block (yeah) / You talk shit, red dot / You gon' see a red dot / I ain't 'posed to be here, style, wit, counterfeit, only is / I'm still the same, smoking dank, it's the wave / Young father gotta feed the kids / Are you down? Shit, uh / You fucking with me, girl, girl, are you down? Mm / You fucking with me, damn girl, are you down?
The artist is acknowledging their past and current circumstances and how it has shaped them. They are asking the person being referred to if they are willing to accept them for who they are and come along for the ride.
I put my guard up on you, I know you can't resist / I put my guard up on you, I hit you with the stick / As soon as you call up on me, I'm slippin' on my grip / Impact for you only, I'm losin' all my wits
The singer is admitting that despite their attempts to guard themselves, they are still vulnerable to the impact of the person being referred to and are willing to give in to their charms
That's enough for now
The artist is acknowledging that the intense feelings they are experiencing may be overwhelming and it is time to take a break and reflect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Orlando Tobias Edward Higginbottom, Robin Miriam Carlsson, Samuel George Lewis, Calvin Clark, Sheldon Jerome Young
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