Smino is from a musical family, with his father playing keys, his mother singing, and his grandfather being a famous blues bassist. He began his musical career at seven when his father gave him a set of drums, which he played in his church’s band. He also started rapping around this time, forming the rap duo “Young Dumb and Outta Control” (YROC) with his friend Bari Allen. The duo released a self-titled mixtape and began to gain local popularity but had difficulties getting their music out into the world.
In 2012, Smino released his first solo mixtape, Smeezy Dot Com, and then moved to Chicago, Illinois, for college at Columbia College Chicago. While in Chicago, he met engineer Chris “Classik” Inumerable, who became his closest friend and is now his manager. In 2015, he released two EPs: S!Ck S!Ck S!Ck and blkjuptr. His debut studio album blkswn was released to critical acclaim on March 14, 2017, and his second studio album, NØIR, was released on November 8, 2018. His third studio album, Luv 4 Rent, was released on October 28, 2022.
Silk Pillows
Smino Lyrics
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Wake up at dawn with the main bang
I don't do
Sublime, I tell her straight away, straight away
D go deeper than an 808, boom boom boom
Kush smell like chitterlangs chitter-chat
With her little friend on my dang-a-lang, pitter-pat
Pump ya lil breaks with the Bickerang
I'm allergic to negativity, a-choo, look at you
Sexy when you mad though, ooo, look at you
Fuck her like I'm pissed off 'til I get soft
Take a little pit stop, intermission
Shawty popping, she a wheel on the screw
We can do whatever you wanna do
Running off fumes and a few brews in the room
Blkswn born on BlkJptr grew
BlkWings, soarin'
I might shit on the roof
Baby, come fly with me
Let's oochie wally in a Maserati
Shit, what's time if it ain't quality?
Lay the silk pillows down on the bed for your head
You a vet? I'm a dog
Trim me up, roll the meds
Silk pillows keep my head smooth
Sipping some E&J
And my niggas
Hit me up like, "What's the move?"
It's just like these days
Fuck the function
I'd rather be with you
Sipping some E&J
And my niggas
Hit me up like, "What's the move?"
It's just like these days
Fuck the function
I'd rather be with you
I'm gone off your energy, my inner chi
So at ease whenever we in the sheets
Beat it up like it was your enemy
Then post up and chill for infinity
Lay me down right, fuck the daylight
Fuckin' 'til the day break in the moonlight
Moanin' and sentimental giggles
And reminiscing as the remy trickles
Slowly down the hollow of my throat
Hold me like your only tomorrow
Show me I'm the one you would die for
I'll be everything you could ask for
Just you and me, babe
Stay here with me, babe
Silkk like my shocka, poppa
Silk like vanilla waves
Your entity, babe
My remedy, babe
Silk like "you wanna get freaky with me"
Mentally, spiritually, what you waiting on?
Silk pillows keep my head smooth
Sipping some E&J
And my niggas
Hit me up like, "What's the move?"
It's just like these days
Fuck the function
I'd rather be with you
Sipping some E&J
And my niggas
Hit me up like, "What's the move?"
It's just like these days
Fuck the function
I'd rather be with you
In "Silk Pillows," Smino talks about using the escape of sex to get away from negative energy and stress. He describes waking up early, getting high with a girl, and having sex until he's exhausted, then taking a break before going back for more. Smino praises his partner's energy while also expressing his own physical prowess, as well as his appreciation for her as a person, not just a sexual partner. Throughout the song, Smino emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment and enjoying the time spent with his partner, rather than worrying about external factors like time or responsibilities.
The song's title refers to the silk pillows that Smino lays down on the bed for his partner's head. Silk is often associated with luxury and comfort, and Smino's use of silk pillows could be seen as a symbol of the care and attention he gives to his partner during their intimate moments. The silk pillows, along with the sipping of E&J and the relaxed, low-key vibe of the song, all indicate a sense of indulgence and carefree pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I gotta get away, get away
Sometimes I need to escape from my surroundings
Wake up at dawn with the main bang
I wake up early feeling energized and ready to take on the day
I don't do Sublime, I tell her straight away, straight away
I'm honest with women and don't sugarcoat anything, unlike the band Sublime
D go deeper than an 808, boom boom boom
My music hits harder than a standard bass drum sound in electronic music
Kush smell like chitterlangs chitter-chat
The weed I smoke has a distinct smell, like the sound of small animals chattering
With her little friend on my dang-a-lang, pitter-pat
I have a girl riding on top of me, and her movements make a pattering sound
Pump ya lil breaks with the Bickerang
Slow down your advances with me, don't rush
I don't never entertain on my soul
I don't let negativity affect me or my creative process
I'm allergic to negativity, a-choo, look at you
Negativity around me makes me sneeze, and I can see how it affects others
Sexy when you mad though, ooo, look at you
You look attractive even when you're angry
Fuck her like I'm pissed off 'til I get soft
I have intense sex with a girl until I become too tired to continue
Take a little pit stop, intermission
We need to take a break before continuing with our activities
Shawty popping, she a wheel on the screw
The girl I'm with is grinding on me like a wheel turning on a screw
We can do whatever you wanna do
We can engage in any activity you desire
Running off fumes and a few brews in the room
We're running on little energy and have a few drinks in the room to keep us going
Blkswn born on BlkJptr grew
My music and persona are heavily influenced by my upbringing in Black Jupiter
BlkWings, soarin'
I'm soaring with the potential of success and creativity
I might shit on the roof
I might be successful enough to live in a fancy house with a rooftop
Baby, come fly with me
Come with me on this journey of musical and personal growth
Let's oochie wally in a Maserati
Let's have some fun and live lavishly in a luxury car
Shit, what's time if it ain't quality?
Time spent doing something meaningless is a waste, quality is key
Lay the silk pillows down on the bed for your head
I'm doing something nice for my partner by providing comfortable pillows
You a vet? I'm a dog
I'm experienced in music and life, and I'm always hungry for more success
Trim me up, roll the meds
Get me ready for my next creative session with a haircut and some weed
Silk pillows keep my head smooth
Sleeping on silk pillows is a luxurious experience
Sipping some E&J
Drinking E&J brandy, possibly to relax or celebrate
And my niggas
Referring to close friends or associates
Hit me up like, "What's the move?"
Asking what my plans are, or what I'm up to
It's just like these days
Referring to the current cultural climate and social norms
Fuck the function
Disregard normal societal expectations or events
I'd rather be with you
I prefer spending time with my partner over other activities
I'm gone off your energy, my inner chi
I'm feeling high off the positive energy between us
So at ease whenever we in the sheets
I feel relaxed and comfortable when we're intimate
Beat it up like it was your enemy
Having rough sex, as if the other person is an enemy to be conquered
Then post up and chill for infinity
After sex, we can relax and spend time together indefinitely
Lay me down right, fuck the daylight
We'll have sex at night, and do it right
Fuckin' 'til the day break in the moonlight
We'll continue having sex until the sun rises
Moanin' and sentimental giggles
We're experiencing physical pleasure and emotional connection
And reminiscing as the remy trickles
Talking and reflecting on our experiences while drinking Remy Martin cognac
Slowly down the hollow of my throat
Drinking the cognac slowly, enjoying the flavor and sensation in my throat
Hold me like your only tomorrow
Hold me tight as if I'm the only thing you have for tomorrow
Show me I'm the one you would die for
Express your love and commitment to me
I'll be everything you could ask for
I'll provide everything you need for a fulfilling relationship
Just you and me, babe
We don't need anyone else for a happy relationship
Stay here with me, babe
Suggesting that we stay together in the moment
Silkk like my shocka, poppa
My name is like a nickname, or term of endearment used by my fans or loved ones
Silk like vanilla waves
Smooth like silk, and pleasant like the scent of vanilla
Your entity, babe
You as a person or entity
My remedy, babe
I'm the solution to any problems or stress
Silk like "you wanna get freaky with me"
I'm smoothly suggesting we engage in sexual activity
Mentally, spiritually, what you waiting on?
I'm suggesting we take our connection to the next level
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chris Smith Jr.
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