Higher altitude
Vybz Kartel Featuring Don Corleon Baby G & Bounty Killer Lyrics
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(Corleone, Baby G an Kartel, higher dan before)
(Knock knock knockin' on heavens door)
That's right, Babylon nah nuh coke out if dem get one a this
(Hey, mi nuh know 'bout yuh) Lawd a mercy
(But mi know bout mi)
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
Can yuh look and see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
Hey, weh di weed (Mek mi billy)
Spliff tea (Mi a killy)
Inna blunt (Mi a filly)
Inna roll (Dis philly)
Mi have blain (Inna mi pocket)
Rizzla (Inna mi jacket)
Spliff big like a rocket inna mission NASA bracket
(Lighta nuh tack it weh mi push inna di racket)
I'm higher dan di attic a nuh shot like a matic
(Police mi nah drop it inna rubbish inna trash it a foot a time mash it world war is a tappy)
A nuh Dada a nuh Wayne a nuh Richie a nuh Prophet
(But a same so mi love chronic don't stop draffy)
Big man weh mi stoppin (Di weed muss happy)
(Tek money cop it champagne me a pop it)
Don have internet mek mi lock tappy
(Flight inna plane Portmore mi a drop in)
Bling Dawg have a straight mi gi fi draw stocky inna sheet mi a tacky God alone cyan stop mi
(Smoke out)
Yuh see mi
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly (Christly)
Can yuh look an see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
Hey, weed inna rizzla an inna philly blunts
Mek mi head happy an a do di Willie Bounce
Wonda if mi fi cool fi couple months
(Yuh modda yuh nuh have lock jaw inna yuh mouts)
(My spliff taller than big lady guns)
My spliff bigga than one dozen kette drums
(A regula mi bounce to di bank fi di funds fi go buy can draffy mek she love fi mi lungs)
Mi nah guh tek nuh drugs, I seh pounds
Mi weed haffi bad like inna city slums
(Di center have Christine I'm speakin in tongues)
An a seh wi a go fall like Jerri Cucker loans
(Neva style weed man as idlers an bum)
Bout wi fi kill man fi all weed growers
(Bad to wi shot dem one million mega hones when dem see di unity weed man amongst, cross)
Miser reval
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly (Christly)
Can yuh look an see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
Yo, yuh know it's Don Corleone, 5 Star General, Baby G
Di Vybz to di Kartel, High Altitude
(Mi nuh know bout yuh, but mi know bout mi)
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly (Christly)
Can yuh look and see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
The lyrics of Vybz Kartel Featuring Don Corleon Baby G & Bounty Killer's song "Higher Altitude" are focused on the experience of smoking weed and the feeling of being high. The song is describing the euphoric feeling of smoking marijuana, which makes the person feel like they are sitting on a cloud, and they are so high that they feel like flying. The lyrics go on to mention the different ways of smoking weed such as roll or in blunts, the sensation of red eyes and the happiness that it brings.
The song also talks about societal and cultural perspectives surrounding weed smoking. It highlights how people who smoke weed are often stigmatized and disrespected by society, despite the fact that it is often an innocent and harmless activity. The use of "Babylon" is a term used to refer to the authorities who are against smoking weed, who often raid and punish people who smoke it. The lyrics challenge these negative stereotypes by celebrating the joy that weed brings to people.
Overall, the song is an ode to the joy of smoking weed and challenging the negative perceptions that exist on the drug. It offers a unique perspective on the joys of weed and cultural perceptions that often stigmatize it.
Line by Line Meaning
High altitude, smokin' proud, sittin' on a cloud
Feeling elevated, smoking marijuana confidently, and being on top of the world.
That's right, Babylon nah nuh coke out if dem get one a this
Babylon authorities will not be able to handle the strength of the marijuana being consumed.
Hey, mi nuh know 'bout yuh) Lawd a mercy
I don't know about you, but I am feeling blessed.
But mi know bout mi
I am confident in my own experience.
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
Marijuana elevates my senses and emotions greatly.
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly (Christly)
The feeling of being on marijuana is comparable to being in a heavenly state.
Can yuh look and see the red in my eyes In my eyes, my eyes
The physical effects of marijuana use, such as bloodshot eyes.
Hey, weh di weed (Mek mi billy)
Where is the marijuana?
Spliff tea (Mi a killy)
Marijuana rolled in a tea leaf and smoked.
Inna blunt (Mi a filly)
Marijuana rolled in a cigar wrap and smoked.
Inna roll (Dis philly)
Marijuana rolled in a rolling paper and smoked.
Mi have blain (Inna mi pocket)
Carrying marijuana in my pocket.
Rizzla (Inna mi jacket)
Carrying rolling papers in my jacket.
Spliff big like a rocket inna mission NASA bracket
The marijuana rolled in a very large joint similar to a rocket.
(Lighta nuh tack it weh mi push inna di racket)
I always bring my own lighter to avoid using others'.
I'm higher dan di attic a nuh shot like a matic
I am incredibly high, comparable to being in an attic.
(Police mi nah drop it inna rubbish inna trash it a foot a time mash it world war is a tappy)
I will not discard my marijuana, I will step on it and crush it before throwing it away to avoid detection.
A nuh Dada a nuh Wayne a nuh Richie a nuh Prophet
I am not famous like those artists.
(But a same so mi love chronic don't stop draffy)
But I still love marijuana.
Big man weh mi stoppin (Di weed muss happy)
Important people want to smoke my marijuana.
(Tek money cop it champagne me a pop it)
I will spend money on marijuana and celebrate with champagne.
Don have internet mek mi lock tappy
Don has internet access, so I will contact him to get more marijuana.
(Flight inna plane Portmore mi a drop in)
I will travel to Portmore to acquire more marijuana.
Bling Dawg have a straight mi gi fi draw stocky inna sheet mi a tacky God alone cyan stop mi
I have a connection to Bling Dawg who can get me marijuana, and I am unstoppable in my pursuit of it.
(Smoke out)
The act of smoking marijuana.
Yo, yuh know it's Don Corleone, 5 Star General, Baby G, Di Vybz to di Kartel, High Altitude
The song's artists introducing themselves and the song's title.
(Mi nuh know bout yuh, but mi know bout mi)
I'm not sure about others, but I am confident in my own experiences.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADIDJA PALMER, DONOVAN KEITH BENNETT, RODNEY PRICE, TREVOR JAMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Naipaul66
[Intro: Bounty Killer & (Vybz Kartel)]
High altitude, smokin proud, sittin on a cloud
(Corleone, Baby G an Kartel, higher dan before)
(Knock knock knockin on heaven's door)
Thats right, Babylon nah nuh coke out if dem get one a this
(Hey, mi nuh know bout yuh) Lawd a mercy
(But mi know bout mi)
[Chorus: (Baby G)]
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly {Christly}
When yuh look and see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
[Verse 1: Vybz Kartel & (Bounty Killer)]
Hey, weh di weed (Mek mi billy)
Spliff tea (Mi a killy)
Inna blunt (Mi a filly)
Inna roll (Dis philly)
Mi have blend (Inna mi pocket)
Rizzla (Inna mi jacket)
Spliff big like a rocket inna Mr. NASA bracket
(Lighta nuh tack it weh mi push inna di racket)
An higher dan di attic a nuh shot like a matic
(Police mi nah drop it inna rubbish inna trash it a foot a time mash it world war is a tappy)
A nuh Dada a nuh Wayne a nuh Richie a nuh Prophet
(But a same so mi love chronic dont stop draffy)
Big man weh mi stoppin (Di weed bus happy)
(Tek money cop it champagne me a pop it)
Don have internet mek mi laptop it
(Flight inna plane Portmore mi a drop in)
Bling Dawg have a straight vehicle fi drop top it, inna sheet mi a lack it God alone cyan stop mi
(Smoke out)
Yuh see mi
[Chorus: (Baby G)]
When I smoke, I get so high (Smoke like a muffler)
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly {All hustler}
Can yuh look an see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
[Verse 2: Vybz Kartel & (Bounty Killer)]
Hey, weed inna rizzla an inna philly blunts
Mek mi head happy an a do di Willie Bounce
Wonda if mi fi cool fi couple months
(Yuh modda yuh nuh have lock jaw inna yuh mumphs)
(My spliff taller than Bin Ladin guns)
My spliff bigga than one dozen kette drums
(A regula mi bounce to di bank fi di funds fi go buy ganja fi mek it love fi mi lungs)
Mi nah guh tek nuh drugs, a suh come
Mi weed haffi bad like inna city slums
(Di center have Christian Jerico column
(Dem a style weed man as idlers an bum)
Bout wi fi kill man fi all weed growers
(Bounty wi shot dem one million mega hones when dem see di unity weed man a bounce, cross)
[Chorus: (Baby G)]
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly {Christly}
Can yuh look an see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
[Interlude: Bounty Killer & (Vybz Kartel)]
Yo, yuh know its Don Corleone, 5 Star General, Baby G
Di Vybz to di Kartel, High Altitude
(Mi nuh know bout yuh, but mi know bout mi)
[Chorus: (Baby G)]
When I smoke, I get so high (High Altitude)
It makes mi feel like I wanna fly {Christly}
Can yuh look and see the red in my eyes
In my eyes, my eyes
@othelliusmaximus
Its crazy to think that today's kids will never know this era of Vybz Kartel
@raiigaza
So fucked up .... The Baddest Artist Of Any Era Of Any Time .....
@fullygazacampbell9568
Facts
@itsmegavi3599
I'm 14 and I know this word for word because my mom play these longtime dancehall music almost everyday.
@ShareTheSecret
Teach dem
@therealanalyst2019
they out here comparing kartel with alkaline 🤣😂
@veejones1545
Kids these days will still know that Vybz Kartel is DANCEHALL 👑 KING
@trackuniverse9121
King fu unda yuh breve 😂
@veejones1545
@@trackuniverse9121 you have no idea.
@imrhannephew1892
Easily.