He is a Haitian-American rapper and graphic des… Read Full Bio ↴Harry Demione Louis,
He is a Haitian-American rapper and graphic designer, at the age of seven, he immigrated to the United States with his family spending his early years in South Florida, he was relocated to Orlando Florida in 1996 during his teenage years. He was raised in a single-parent home by his mother along with his 3 brothers and 3 sisters; he lost contact with his father around the age of seven, but was reunited with his father at the age of 21.
Demione demonstrated a love for the arts at a young age. He started drawing comic book characters and writing poetry when he was 4 years old; growing up poor influenced feelings like failure and hopelessness, but later discovered that poverty is simply a mindset.
He started rapping at the age of 17 and grew up listening to artists like 2Pac, Biggie, Busta Rhymes and Juvenile.
Before his rap career, he already had a history of assault and armed robbery crimes influenced by his friends.
He was almost arrested when he was 19 years old after he got into a fight with an undercover police officer. Years later, he was held up at gunpoint, which gave him an idea of the fear he and his friends placed on his victims.
Each near-death and painful experience brought him closer to God.
He soon turned his life around and used music to encourage himself and others. He had various odd jobs such as picking oranges in an orange orchard and employment with the local labor group to help his mother with the bills. In light of everything he's been through—a fractured family life, homelessness, poverty, mental illness, and more—the fact that he's sustained any semblance of a rap career is astounding.
"Most people who come from where I come from look like the environment they're trying to escape from!" -Harry Demione Louis,
Language
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Year to year
I still don't know
How I made it here
Broken heart
Courtesy of my pears
They show their behinds
But I'm not kissing rears
This the new me
Let me make it clear
I won't take haters
Up in my ears
I wrote them a letter
It starts with dear
And it ends with a finger
Up in the air
Thats the old me
Yeah I'm trying to change
Rated E but I play no games
Misery your company
Keep your invitaion
Happiness my company
Lets celebrate it
Don't underestimate me
I'm just saying
Everybody says
They know what love is
But some of y'all
Be acting skitsofrantic
Your physical actions
And verbal message
They don't speak the same language
I get my hustle from mama
And my coolness from daddy
We mean mug everybody
But we one happy family
Being poor showed me heaven
Hell will toment the wealthy
Got an invite from satan
But god is throwing a party
Keep my affections on high
So that nothing can top me
Just a human no robot
You can check the captche
I mean check the captcha
I enslaved all my mastas
Showed me demons the son
And now I follow the Fatha
Support local artist
With very little supporters
They sleep on us daily
But we just snoozed on our haters
Nine months worth of fear
Now there's love in my labor
No more empty darkness
Cause this light bill has been paid for
Everybody says
They know what love is
But some of y'all
Be acting skitsofrantic
Your physical actions
And verbal message
They don't speak the same language
Everybody says
They know what love is
But some of y'all
Be acting skitsofrantic
Your physical actions
And verbal message
They don't speak the same language
In "Language," Demione Louis explores themes of change and self-growth amidst enduring hardships. The opening lines "Day to day month to month Year to year I still don't know How I made it here" convey the sense of uncertainty and confusion that can come with facing life's challenges. Louis then touches upon the hurt he has experienced from people he trusted ("Broken heart Courtesy of my pears They show their behinds But I'm not kissing rears") and the need to distance himself from negativity and hatred ("I won't take haters Up in my ears").
Louis goes on to express his desire for transformation and the importance of surrounding oneself with positive energy ("Misery your company Keep your invitation Happiness my company/Lets celebrate it"). He also highlights the disconnect between what people say and what they do when it comes to love and relationships ("Everybody says They know what love is But some of y'all Be acting skitsofrantic Your physical actions And verbal message They don't speak the same language").
The final lines of the song offer an uplifting message, as Louis reflects on the strength he has gained from overcoming adversity and the joy that can come from supporting marginalized artists ("Support local artist With very little supporters They sleep on us daily But we just snoozed on our haters"). Overall, "Language" is a powerful testament to the human capacity for growth and resilience, as well as the importance of surrounding oneself with positivity and pursuing one's passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Day to day month to month
Every day, every month, passing time
Year to year
Passing years
I still don't know
Uncertainty despite time passing
How I made it here
Confusion or disbelief about current circumstances
Broken heart
Emotional pain or trauma
Courtesy of my pears
Caused by those close to me
They show their behinds
Revealing true nature or intentions
But I'm not kissing rears
I refuse to be subservient or fake
Look it here
Pay attention
This the new me
An assertion of personal growth or change
Let me make it clear
An explanation that is meant to be understood
I won't take haters
I refuse to engage with those who dislike or attack me
Up in my ears
Taking up mental space
I wrote them a letter
A method of communicating thoughts or feelings
It starts with dear
A formal opening in a written message
And it ends with a finger
A dismissal or insult
Up in the air
A gesture to express defiance or disregard
Thats the old me
A reference to past behavior or mindset
Yeah I'm trying to change
An acknowledgement of effort to improve
Rated E but I play no games
A reference to a rating system that does not reflect true behavior
Misery your company
Negative people or emotions surrounding oneself
Keep your invitaion
Declining an offer to join someone in their negativity
Happiness my company
Positive people or emotions surrounding oneself
Lets celebrate it
An expression of joy and appreciation for positivity
Don't underestimate me
A warning to not underestimate one's abilities or potential
I'm just saying
An introduction to a thought or statement
Everybody says
A common assertion
They know what love is
An understanding of love
But some of y'all
A qualifier
Be acting skitsofrantic
Inconsistent, unpredictable behavior
Your physical actions
Behavior or body language
And verbal message
Words spoken
They don't speak the same language
Contradictory messages
I get my hustle from mama
Learning and work ethic attributed to mother
And my coolness from daddy
Charm or suave attributed to father
We mean mug everybody
A hostile or intimidating facial expression
But we one happy family
Despite appearances or behavior, happy as a unit
Being poor showed me heaven
Personal growth or appreciation resulting from difficult circumstances
Hell will toment the wealthy
A suggestion that difficult circumstances can arise despite wealth
Got an invite from satan
Temptations or negative influences
But god is throwing a party
Positive surroundings or influences
Keep my affections on high
Prioritizing positive emotions or attitudes
So that nothing can top me
A personal goal to be emotionally centered or stable
Just a human no robot
Emphasizing personal identity as human, fallible
You can check the captche
Metaphorically, verification of human identity
I mean check the captcha
Clarification of the metaphor
I enslaved all my mastas
A reference to taking control of one's life or circumstances
Showed me demons the son
Overcoming or resisting negative influences
And now I follow the Fatha
Finding guidance or strength in faith or spirituality
Support local artist
Encouraging creative works in the community
With very little supporters
Lack of recognition or resources for artists in the community
They sleep on us daily
Lack of recognition or visibility for artists as a group
But we just snoozed on our haters
Choosing to disregard negativity or criticism
Nine months worth of fear
A reference to pregnancy, which can be a time of emotional instability
Now there's love in my labor
Positive outcome after difficulty or struggle
No more empty darkness
Overcoming negative emotions or experiences
Cause this light bill has been paid for
A financial reference to stability or security
Everybody says
Repetition of a common assertion
They know what love is
Repetition of understanding
But some of y'all
Repetition of qualifier
Be acting skitsofrantic
Repetition of inconsistent, unpredictable behavior
Your physical actions
Repetition of behavior or body language
And verbal message
Repetition of words spoken
They don't speak the same language
Reiteration of contradictory messages
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Demione Louis
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