Hanley is signed to Top Dawg Entertainment and is a member of Black Hippy along with Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul.
In 2008, ScHoolboy Q released his first mixtape titled, ScHoolboy Turned Hustla and followed up in 2009 with Gangsta & Soul. In 2011, he finally released his first album titled, Setbacks. Later ScHoolboy Q released his sophomore album titled, Oxymoron in early 2014, followed by Blank Face LP in 2016. Oxymoron was also nominated for Rap Album of The Year.
LigHt Years AHead
ScHoolboy Q Lyrics
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Yeah uh
The ground risin' (Uh) , the sun fallin'
My day is cool (Cool) , my night's yawnin'
Uh, ain't nothing else to do but
Move at the speed of light!
Aye! I'm takin' flight (Uh)
I'm so beyond, somewhere with Megatron
I'm super gone, you can't relate to him
And, um, let me free my mind (O oh)
Uh, I see it all (All)
The galaxy, she want my all (All)
Uh, feel like it's child's play (Aye)
Now through a Milky Way
(Aye) , fulfill my destiny
As I cooperate (rate) my record plays (Plays)
My record spins, nigga whirlwind
Yeah, I see it all
Become a star tryna shine through the fall
Ah
See you in the mornin' take off, nigga
I'm time zonin' tell 'em I'm sky high
Going, going, goin' up there, nigga
I'm time zonin' tell 'em I'm sky high
I'm sky high nigga, I'm sky high
See you in the mornin' going, going, goin'
The ground risin' (yeah) , the moon fallin'
My night's cool (Cool) , my day's yawnin'
Uh, ain't nothing else to do but
Move at the speed of light (Aye)
We travel like a comet, supersonic
Just watch out for God, accelerate
Movin' at the speed of light ain't
No thoughts of me usin' brakes (Uh)
Inhalin' gravity, excel the Hubble
Check my levels, check my levels, turn me up
Turn me up what the fuck?
(O oh) Got your bitch, she on my nuts
On my nuts (Huh)
All because a nigga cool, man
I swear she act a fool
Man, you know I keep it real
(Real) man, for reals (Reals)
Man, you know I'm super ills
(Ills) , went to Pluto gave it chills
Man, I swear, need no appeals
(peal) , risin' from my heels
With no ceiling' or a ground
Prolly never comin' down
Yeah, I see it all (All) become a star
(Star) tryna shine through the fall (Fall)
Ah
See you in the mornin' take off, nigga
I'm time zonin' tell 'em I'm sky high
Going, going, goin' up there, nigga
I'm time zonin' tell 'em I'm sky high
I'm sky high nigga, I'm sky high
See you in the mornin' going, going, goin'
My turbo boostin', my jetpack cruisin'
Get jet lag when I come
Back to these fuckin' humans
I could put planet Earth in a canister
Then continue my crater search
With Captain Kirk
Look at my verse, you seein' signs?
You hearin' signals deciphered
From District 9
No fuckin' rapper-cypher when meteors flyin'
The meters are flyin' but I'm way faster
Run away bet I catch ya
Fire like striking matches
I'm higher with martians laughin' in
Spaceships as stars is crashin'
Hover above the masses
A massive attack we're mixin'
Kendrick Lamar with magic
Pull rabbit's from hats
Niggas wanna hop on track bitches
Wanna hop on dick
"Damn! Is that a fuckin' blimp?! No, O-M-G
That's him!"
A shootin' star hangin' over a new eclipse
Hangin' over a big dip, when
My music flip, nigga, i'm sky high
Shit
See you in the mornin' take off, nigga
I'm time zonin' tell 'em I'm sky high
Going, going, goin' up there, nigga
I'm time zonin' tell 'em I'm sky high
I'm sky high nigga, I'm sky high
See you in the mornin' going, going, goin'
In the song "LigHt Years AHead" by ScHoolboy Q, the lyrics depict a sense of elevation and transcendence. The opening lines, "The ground rising, the sun falling, My day is cool, my night's yawning," suggest a shift in perspective from earthly matters to a higher realm. The repeated phrase "Move at the speed of light" signifies a desire to break free from everyday limitations and soar above. The reference to NASA and Megatron further emphasizes the theme of reaching beyond the ordinary.
As the song progresses, ScHoolboy Q describes his detachment from the norm, stating "You can't relate to him" and "Let me free my mind." He sees the galaxy as his own, suggesting a sense of grandiosity and power. The lyrics also touch on the notion of fulfilling destiny and leaving a mark on the world, symbolized by becoming a star and shining through the fall.
The chorus, with the lines "See you in the morning take off, nigga, I'm time zonin', tell 'em I'm sky high," reflects the idea of leaving behind the mundane and ascending to a higher state of being. The references to the moon falling and the day's yawning further emphasize this departure from the normal flow of time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
The ground risin' (Uh) , the sun fallin'
The day is transitioning from morning to evening
My day is cool (Cool) , my night's yawnin'
I'm content with how my day is going, and ready for a restful night
Uh, ain't nothing else to do but
There's nothing else to occupy my time
Move at the speed of light!
I'm going to move quickly and efficiently
Aye! I'm takin' flight (Uh)
I'm soaring and embracing new opportunities
Yeah, NASA left behind (Huh)
I'm surpassing traditional limitations and expectations
I'm so beyond, somewhere with Megatron
I'm venturing into uncharted territory, like a fictional character
I'm super gone, you can't relate to him
I'm in a different state of mind, and others can't understand it
And, um, let me free my mind (O oh)
I want to release any restrictions on my thoughts
Uh, I see it all (All)
I have a clear perspective on everything
The galaxy, she want my all (All)
The universe desires my full attention and effort
Uh, feel like it's child's play (Aye)
It seems effortless and easy to me
Now through a Milky Way
I'm moving through the galaxy
Aye, fulfill my destiny
I'm determined to achieve my ultimate purpose
As I cooperate (rate) my record plays (Plays)
I'm working together harmoniously with my music, as it plays in the background
My record spins, nigga whirlwind
My music is generating excitement and causing a frenzy
See you in the mornin' take off, nigga
I'll meet you in the morning and embark on a new journey
I'm time zonin' tell 'em I'm sky high
I'm in a different state of mind and unreachable by ordinary means
Going, going, goin' up there, nigga
I'm continuously ascending and progressing
The ground risin' (yeah) , the moon fallin'
The night is transitioning into the day
My night's cool (Cool) , my day's yawnin'
I'm content with how my night went, but ready for a new day
We travel like a comet, supersonic
We move rapidly and effortlessly like a celestial object
Just watch out for God, accelerate
Be cautious of obstacles and increase speed
Movin' at the speed of light ain't
Moving incredibly quickly isn't
No thoughts of me usin' brakes (Uh)
I have no intention of slowing down or stopping
Inhalin' gravity, excel the Hubble
I'm defying the laws of physics and surpassing all expectations
Check my levels, check my levels, turn me up
Ensure that my energy and presence are amplified
Turn me up what the fuck?
Increase the volume and intensity, no holding back
(O oh) Got your bitch, she on my nuts
I have the attention and admiration of someone's partner
On my nuts (Huh)
She is deeply infatuated with me
All because a nigga cool, man
Her attraction is solely based on my laid-back persona
I swear she act a fool
Her behavior becomes irrational and impulsive
Man, you know I keep it real (Real)
I always remain authentic and true to myself
Man, for reals (Reals)
I'm emphasizing the sincerity of my statement
Man, you know I'm super ills
I possess extraordinary skills and talent
(Ills) , went to Pluto gave it chills
I shocked and captivated others, leaving them in awe
Man, I swear, need no appeals
I don't require approval or validation
(peal) , risin' from my heels
I'm ascending and progressing with every step
With no ceiling' or a ground
There are no limits or boundaries for me
Prolly never comin' down
I might never return to a normal state
My turbo boostin', my jetpack cruisin'
I'm rapidly accelerating and effortlessly moving forward
Get jet lag when I come
I experience fatigue from rapidly moving between time zones
Back to these fuckin' humans
Returning to interact with ordinary people
I could put planet Earth in a canister
I have the power and ability to control and contain the world
Then continue my crater search
I'm exploring and investigating new territories
With Captain Kirk
I'm joined by an adventurous and pioneering figure
Look at my verse, you seein' signs?
Observe my lyrics and recognize the messages within
You hearin' signals deciphered
You're interpreting and understanding the encoded messages
From District 9
A reference to an extraterrestrial district, symbolizing my unique perspective
No fuckin' rapper-cypher when meteors flyin'
It's not just a typical gathering of rappers when extraordinary events occur
The meters are flyin' but I'm way faster
Others may be trying to keep up, but I'm far ahead
Run away bet I catch ya
If someone tries to flee, I'll quickly catch up to them
Fire like striking matches
I have an intense and explosive energy
I'm higher with martians laughin' in
I'm elevated and entertained by extraterrestrial beings
Spaceships as stars is crashin'
There's chaos and excitement as celestial objects collide
Hover above the masses
I'm elevated and separate from ordinary people
A massive attack we're mixin'
I'm involved in a powerful and groundbreaking collaboration
Kendrick Lamar with magic
Combining the talents of Kendrick Lamar with an element of mystique
Pull rabbit's from hats
I'm performing incredible and surprising feats
Niggas wanna hop on track bitches
People want to join and be featured in my music
Wanna hop on dick
They desire to align themselves with my success
"Damn! Is that a fuckin' blimp?! No, O-M-G
"Wow! Is that an enormous airship?! No way, oh my god
That's him!"
They realize that it's me and are amazed
A shootin' star hangin' over a new eclipse
I'm like a shooting star illuminating a unique and transformative event
Hangin' over a big dip, when
Presiding above a significant change or transition
My music flip, nigga, i'm sky high
When my music undergoes a transformation, I'm on top and unreachable
See you in the mornin' take off, nigga
Meet me in the morning for a fresh start
I'm time zonin' tell 'em I'm sky high
I'm in a different state of mind and unreachable by ordinary means
Going, going, goin' up there, nigga
I'm continuously ascending and progressing
I'm sky high nigga, I'm sky high
I'm soaring and operating at an elevated level
See you in the mornin' going, going, goin'
I'll meet you in the morning and continue my journey forward
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernard Edwards Jr, Kendrick Duckworth, Quincy Hanley
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