Inspired by contemporary creative outfits like Odd Future and Brockhampton, Jelani started Raised by The Internet, a collective of like-minded visual artists, producers, and songwriters who he originally met on BROCKHAMPTON, Odd Future, and Frank Ocean subreddits.
“Stella Brown” is Jelani’s latest indie anthem – an upbeat ode to brunettes and young love that has resonated worldwide. His debut nine-track Helvetica EP, featuring singles “Patagonia” “Jetfuel” and “Earl Grey” was released in 2019.
Jelani is currently recording his debut album, set to be released Q1 2020.
Patagonia
jelani aryeh Lyrics
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Passing trees in my fathers lease
Dreams of gold on my teeth
And fall asleep in some
Foreign sheets
Mother of three
I think i'm bound to be
Some kind of star
Insert my soul into these sound waves
You don't have to work all week
And surely anywhere i go
They will probably know
Look at the how the melanin is sitting on my bones
I got that glow from the window seat
The wind is blowing through my fro and on my widows peak
Ooooooo
What's overhead and in between
I feel divine in my '010 lexus
I'll drive off and leave a pearl white streak
It's a fucking influx
Look at all the pixels go
Scrolling till i'm thoughtless
Passing by the same damn posts
I miss my sakura ds lite
Switch to the pepsi hued nintendo
I'm out listening to toro and that track with instupendo
Im that 50-50 nigga, shout out black and filipinos
I'm like arnel pineda mixed with childish gambino
Who loves solitude
His canvas shoes
And high waisted chinos
Chant a mantra with my mala and speak to the all seeing
I'm out of my mind, omnipresent
And all being, millennials shine in very pivotal times
Meaning i'm a diamond from the y2k
I'm just finally glad i'm out that chick fil a
I could say i've maximized my pleasure by the day
Ooooo
What's overhead and in between
I miss those summer nights on skype
And everything from 17
Matter of fact
We cool
And i ain't tripping on how frequent
Rather sequence more important
Feel endorphins when your speaking
See my family out in la
At the compound for the weekend
I'll take the coaster from solana and meet ya'll in the evening
In the first verse of Jelani Aryeh's song "Patagonia," he paints a vivid image of himself in the present and the future. He is wearing a Patagonia fleece while passing trees on his father's property, daydreaming about success ("dreams of gold on my teeth") and being comfortable ("fall asleep in some foreign sheets"). He alludes to his ambition to become famous when he sings "Mother of three / I think I'm bound to be / Some kind of star." The last line of the verse suggests his desire to leave his mark on the world: "Insert my soul into these sound waves."
The second verse shifts to a more introspective tone, with Jelani reflecting on his life and his place in the world. He muses on the power of his own identity, specifically the way his "melanin" gives him a "glow" and makes him recognizable wherever he goes. He also touches on the theme of materialism ("I feel divine in my '010 Lexus") and the seductiveness of social media ("It's a fucking influx / Look at all the pixels go / Scrolling till I'm thoughtless"). However, he ultimately finds meaning in solitude and spiritual practice, chanting mantras and speaking to the "all seeing." The final lines of the song suggest a sense of peace and contentment, as he looks forward to reuniting with his family in LA.
Line by Line Meaning
Patagonia fleece
I am wearing a Patagonia jacket made of fleece material.
Passing trees in my fathers lease
I am driving past the trees on my father's land or property.
Dreams of gold on my teeth
I aspire to have a successful music career and be wealthy.
And fall asleep in some Foreign sheets
I will travel to different countries as part of my music career and stay in different beds or hotel rooms.
Mother of three
I am referring to Mother Nature or the Earth, which takes care of all living things.
I think i'm bound to be
I believe I am destined for greatness or to become a successful musician.
Some kind of star
I am confident that I have the talent and potential to rise to fame and become a recognized artist.
The earth may see
I want to make music that impacts and is enjoyed by everyone in the world.
Insert my soul into these sound waves
I am putting my emotions and feelings into my music, hoping that listeners can feel them too.
You don't have to work all week
Everyone deserves to take a break and enjoy life even if it's just for a moment.
And surely anywhere i go
I am confident that my music will follow me wherever I go.
They will probably know
People will recognize me and my music wherever I go because I will leave a lasting impression.
Look at the how the melanin is sitting on my bones
I am proud of my dark skin and the way it looks on me.
I got that glow from the window seat
I feel inspired and invigorated when I travel, especially when I have a good view from the window seat.
The wind is blowing through my fro and on my widows peak
I have natural hair that the wind blows through, and I also have a receding hairline known as a widow's peak.
What's overhead and in between
I am wondering what is above me in the sky or between the trees I see while driving.
I feel divine in my '010 lexus
I feel amazing and powerful while driving my 2010 Lexus car.
I'll drive off and leave a pearl white streak
I will drive quickly away, leaving behind a streak of tire marks on the pavement.
It's a fucking influx
There is a lot of activity happening on social media platforms, and I feel overwhelmed by it.
Look at all the pixels go
I am noticing how fast the images, videos, and posts are moving on my social media timeline.
Scrolling till i'm thoughtless
I have been scrolling through social media for so long that I am no longer paying attention to what I am seeing.
Passing by the same damn posts
I am seeing the same posts over and over again, and it's becoming tedious.
I miss my sakura ds lite
I feel nostalgic for my old Nintendo DS video game console that had a pink cherry blossom design.
Switch to the pepsi hued nintendo
I switched to a different Nintendo video game console that had a blue and red Pepsi color scheme.
I'm out listening to toro and that track with instupendo
I am listening to music by Toro y Moi and a track by the musician Instupendo.
Im that 50-50 nigga, shout out black and filipinos
I am half African American and half Filipino, and I feel pride in my mixed heritage.
I'm like arnel pineda mixed with childish gambino
I feel like a blend of the Filipino singer Arnel Pineda and the rapper Childish Gambino in terms of talent and personality.
Who loves solitude
I enjoy being alone or having personal space to think and create music.
His canvas shoes
I am wearing shoes made of canvas fabric.
And high waisted chinos
I am wearing pants that sit high on my waist and are made of a lightweight cotton fabric called chinos.
Chant a mantra with my mala and speak to the all seeing
I use a string of prayer beads called a mala and speak to a divine or spiritual force that can see all things.
I'm out of my mind, omnipresent
I feel like I am in a state of heightened awareness and can be present in different places at the same time.
And all being, millennials shine in very pivotal times
Millennials, the generation I belong to, are able to achieve great things and create change in important moments of history.
Meaning i'm a diamond from the y2k
I am a rare and precious gem or talent that was born during the late 90s and early 2000s.
I'm just finally glad i'm out that chick fil a
I am glad that I left my previous job or situation, which was no longer serving me well.
I could say i've maximized my pleasure by the day
I have done everything today that brings me joy and satisfaction.
I miss those summer nights on skype
I miss talking to someone special during warm summer nights using the video chat software Skype.
And everything from 17
I am nostalgic for everything I experienced or felt during my teenage years.
Matter of fact We cool
In fact, there are no issues or problems between us.
And i ain't tripping on how frequent
I am not worried or bothered by how often we see or talk to each other.
Rather sequence more important
The order and timing of our interactions is more significant than their frequency or quantity.
Feel endorphins when your speaking
I feel happy and energized every time I talk to this person.
See my family out in la
I am visiting my relatives who live in Los Angeles.
At the compound for the weekend
I am staying with my family at their large and luxurious estate for a couple of days.
I'll take the coaster from solana and meet ya'll in the evening
I will take a train called the Coaster from the town of Solana Beach and meet with you and my family later in the evening.
Writer(s): Jelani Aryeh Mccall, Phillippe Nageon De Lestang
Contributed by Molly Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Patagonia fleece
Passing trees in my fathers lease
Dreams of gold on my teeth
And fall asleep in some
Foreign sheets
Mother of three
I think I'm bound to be
Some kind of star
The earth may see
Insert my soul into these sound waves
You don’t have to work all week
And surely anywhere I go
They will probably know
Look at the how the melanin is sitting on my bones
I got that glow from the window seat
The wind is blowing through my fro and on my widows peak
Ooooooo
What's overhead and in between
I feel divine in my ‘010 lexus
I'll drive off and leave a pearl white streak
It’s a fucking influx
Look at all the pixels go
Scrolling till I'm thoughtless
Passing by the same damn posts
I miss my sakura ds lite
Switch to the pepsi hued nintendo
I'm out listening to toro and that track with instupendo
I'm that 50-50 nigga, shout out black and filipinos
I'm like arnel pineda mixed with childish gambino
Who loves solitude
His canvas shoes
And high waisted chinos
Chant a mantra with my mala and speak to the -all -seeing
I'm out of my mind, omnipresent
And all being, millennials shine in very pivotal times
Meaning I'm a diamond from the y2k
I'm just finally glad I'm out that chick fil a
I could say i’ve maximized my pleasure by the day
Ooooo
What’s overhead and in between
I miss those summer nights on skype
And everything from 17
Matter of fact
We cool
And I ain't tripping on how frequent
Rather sequence more important
Feel endorphins when your speaking
See my family out in la
At the compound for the weekend
I’ll take the coaster from solana and meet ya'll in the evening
@stitch03
on my block has the best fucking soundtracks
@bellz1650
SO TRUE ☠ thats where i found this masterpiece
@Uhiding
Fr don’t even regret it
@thatclownfooclownfoo454
Same here I was like hell yeah this is the vibe
@k-grizz541
I saw this in on my block during the "high" scene. Now it's my high song.🙂
@oscaraguirre1736
On my block be putting me on with some BANGERS
@benjaminkabala9744
Just finished watching it and this song is stuck in my head
@caballeros1102
literally bangers
@animemagicartguy
Bro much love I listen to this everyday it's a masterpiece
@kaylam9928
Hi