<… Read Full Bio ↴A multimedia artist, filmmaker and musician who hails from Jersey, NJ.
Between mixtapes, producing, contemporary art pieces and flight hopping from state to state Yeek has finally been able to drop his first solo music video which he directed and edited himself.
I would probably describe my style as 'imaginative'. My main influences come from cartoon style illustrations, funk music, & the 90s hip-hop culture & 90s hardcore American punk culture. I would have to say the major difference between LA & Florida is that the people are meaner in Florida & that helped me grow as person. I was born in Jersey City, raised in Florida." - YEEK
Highways
YEEK Lyrics
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With a bunch of cash
I won't buy a mansion, nor a house, nor a condo
Just a passport... & a motorcycle
& I'll be cruisin' on the interstate, on the 10, eastbound
& I'll be speedin' down the desert road, eastbound
That's when I realized its been days, its been nights, on that note...
I'm so drunk & high
I'm so drunk & high
Drunk & I feel I could fucking fly
& who knows
Maybe I could stop by the Grand Canyon
Cause last time I went, I think I was about 5
& maybe I could pay a little visit to the Prada Marfa
Who knows?
& I'll be cruisin' on the US 90, no one behind me, southbound
& I'll be swervin' through local towns I don't know, southbound
That's when I realized it's been weeks, I think months, on that note...
I'm so drunk & high
Feel like I... I could touch the sky
I'm so drunk & high
Drunk & I feel I could fucking fly
The song "Highways" by YEEK is a dreamy and nostalgic track that speaks about the artist's desire to go on a road trip across the United States. The first verse talks about how he doesn't plan on spending his money on flashy material things like a mansion or a house, but rather wants to invest in experiences like getting travel documents and buying a motorcycle. The verse is a commentary on how millennials and younger generations seem to value experiences over material things.
The chorus of the song speaks about how being high and drunk on this road trip makes him feel like he could touch the sky and fly. The feeling of being intoxicated amplifies the euphoria of being out on the open road and feeling free from the pressures of daily life. There is a sense of wanderlust in the lyrics that yearns for exploration and discovery.
The second verse continues the road trip narrative by mentioning how he would like to visit the Grand Canyon, a childhood memory that he wants to relive, and the Prada Marfa, an art installation located in the middle of the Texas desert. The verse gives a sense of spontaneity and adventure that one can find while on a road trip, where one can make pit stops and detours along the way. The chorus repeats once more, emphasizing the feeling of being alive and unfettered by societal constraints.
Overall, "Highways" by YEEK is a song that evokes nostalgia and wanderlust while also touching upon themes of consumerism and the importance of experiences over material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm finally rich
Once I have a lot of money
With a bunch of cash
With a lot of money in my possession
I won't buy a mansion, nor a house, nor a condo
I won't purchase an extravagant residence
Just a passport... & a motorcycle
I only need a travel document and a motor vehicle
& I'll be cruisin' on the interstate, on the 10, eastbound
I will be driving on a highway going eastward
& I'll be speedin' down the desert road, eastbound
I will be driving quickly on a dry, desert path heading east
That's when I realized its been days, its been nights, on that note...
At that point, I become aware that I have been constantly traveling for many days
I'm so drunk & high
I am under the influence of both alcohol and drugs
Feel like I... I could touch the sky
I have a sense of euphoria and omnipotence
Drunk & I feel I could fucking fly
I am intoxicated and have a belief that I could levitate
& who knows
I do not know what may happen next
Maybe I could stop by the Grand Canyon
Perhaps I will visit the large canyon in Arizona
Cause last time I went, I think I was about 5
The last time I visited the Grand Canyon, I was very young
& maybe I could pay a little visit to the Prada Marfa
I might make a brief stop at the Prada boutique replica in Marfa, Texas
& I'll be cruisin' on the US 90, no one behind me, southbound
I will be driving southward on a US highway, with no other vehicles following me
& I'll be swervin' through local towns I don't know, southbound
I will be going through unknown small municipalities, zigzagging my way south
That's when I realized it's been weeks, I think months, on that note...
In that moment, I acknowledge that many weeks, possibly months have gone by since I started the journey
I'm so drunk & high
I am inebriated and under drug influence
Feel like I... I could touch the sky
I possess an impression that I could literally come into contact with the firmament
Drunk & I feel I could fucking fly
I am drunk and feeling confident that I could fly
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.