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.
Where We Go
jelani aryeh Lyrics
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I hold my head too low
Lost my drive and lost my hope
My dreams are fading slow
I don't know where we go
I been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been far from home, my god
I've been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
I swear that I'ma die in the next week
So many fucking thoughts and now my neck's weak
I try find my heart and hear the next beat
But my soul is slowly burning from this red heat
Oh it's on fire, I'm standing in the rye
Gonna take another lighter and burn until I die
'Cause I can't even feel no more
I'm drowning, somehow burning on this ocean floor
And I miss when it was open door
You gave me everything but now we in a war
My path was clear but now its only faded
And I'm the only hated, relationship is raided
My path was clear but now its only faded
I'm the only hated, relationship is raided
My path was clear but now its only faded
I'm the only hated, relationship is
I don't know where I can go
I hold my head too low
Lost my drive and lost my hope
My dreams are fading slow
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been far from home, my god
I don't know where we go
I'v been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
My life is going in the right direction
You told me if I stopped then our connection
Was dead, now I've never been surrounded
By these thoughts that tell me I ain't never found it
That's love, now its dead now, lose my fucking head now
Keep my eyes and head down
All I see is red now
Never thought that I would lose you
I looked up to you, and I swear that I knew you
But now I lost my freaking man
And my thoughts don't understand
That you hate me a man
So now where do I go
You gave us all a home
But now I'm all alone
So now where do I go
You gave us all a home
But now I'm all alone
I don't know where I can go
I hold my head too low
Lost my drive and lost my hope
My dreams are fading slow
I don't know where we go
I been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been far from home, my god
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
The lyrics of Jelani Aryeh's song "Where We Go" are introspective and melancholic. The artist speaks of feeling lost and hopeless, unsure of where he belongs or where he is headed. Despite being far from home, he still feels disconnected from his own heart and soul. The first verse is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the sense of loss and confusion that the singer feels.
In the second verse, the lyrics take a darker turn with the singer expressing suicidal thoughts. He feels overwhelmed by the weight of his emotions and the pain of a failed relationship. The use of vivid imagery, such as standing in the rye and drowning on an ocean floor, creates a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The repeated phrase "my path was clear but now it's only faded" conveys a sense of disappointment and regret for the choices he's made.
The final verse's lyrics speak of a relationship that once held promise but has now crumbled. The singer feels alone and abandoned, struggling to understand why things fell apart. The repeated question "where do I go" underscores the sense of aimlessness that permeates the song.
Overall, "Where We Go" is a poignant commentary on the struggle to find one's place in the world, grapple with mental illness, and cope with heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where I can go
I'm lost and directionless, unsure of where to turn or what to do next.
I hold my head too low
I'm feeling defeated and ashamed, unable to lift my chin up high.
Lost my drive and lost my hope
I've lost my motivation and my sense of optimism for the future.
My dreams are fading slow
I feel as though my once-bright aspirations are slipping away from me, leaving me with nothing to hold onto.
I've been very far from home, my heart
Despite being physically present in my usual surroundings, I feel emotionally distant and disconnected from my sense of home and belonging.
I swear that I'ma die in the next week
I'm struck by a sense of impending doom and despair, feeling as though my days are numbered.
So many fucking thoughts and now my neck's weak
My mind is cluttered with a never-ending stream of negative thoughts and worries, leaving me physically and emotionally exhausted.
I try find my heart and hear the next beat
I'm searching for some sense of purpose and direction, hoping to rediscover the pulse of life that keeps me going.
But my soul is slowly burning from this red heat
I'm consumed by a boiling anger and frustration that is eating away at my innermost being, leaving me feeling hollow and empty.
My path was clear but now its only faded
I once had a clear direction in life, but now I feel as though that path has become muddied and unclear.
I'm the only hated, relationship is raided
I feel as though I'm constantly under attack, and my personal relationships have been strained and damaged beyond repair.
My life is going in the right direction
I thought I had finally found my way back to a sense of purpose and progress, but now I'm not so sure.
That's love, now its dead now, lose my fucking head now
The love and connection I once felt has disappeared, leaving me feeling unhinged and desperate for a way out.
Keep my eyes and head down
I'm trying to shield myself from the world and its endless problems, hoping to find some measure of relief or respite.
Never thought that I would lose you
I never thought I'd be in this position, facing such a profound loss and sense of grief.
And my thoughts don't understand
I'm struggling to make sense of what has happened, and I feel as though I'm adrift in a sea of confusion and uncertainty.
You gave us all a home
I once felt a sense of belonging and comfort, but now that home has been taken away from me.
But now I'm all alone
I'm left to face the world on my own, without the support or love that once sustained me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jelani Aryeh
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@cristiancam5251
I don't know where I can go
I hold my head too low
Lost my drive and lost my hope
My dreams are fading slow
I don't know where we go
I been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been far from home, my god
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
I swear that I'ma die in the next week
So many fucking thoughts and now my neck's weak
I try find my heart and hear the next beat
But my soul is slowly burning from this red heat
Oh it's on fire, I'm standing in the rye
Gonna take another lighter and burn until I die
'Cause I can't even feel no more
I'm drowning, somehow burning on this ocean floor
And I miss when it was open door
You gave me everything but now we in a war
My path was clear but now its only faded
And I'm the only hated, relationship is raided
My path was clear but now its only faded
I'm the only hated, relationship is raided
My path was clear but now its only faded
I'm the only hated, relationship is
I don't know where I can go
I hold my head too low
Lost my drive and lost my hope
My dreams are fading slow
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been far from home, my god
I don't know where we go
I'v been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
My life is going in the right direction
You told me if I stopped then our connection
Was dead, now I've never been surrounded
By these thoughts that tell me I ain't never found it
That's love, now its dead now, lose my fucking head now
Keep my eyes and head down
All I see is red now
Never thought that I would lose you
I looked up to you, and I swear that I knew you
But now I lost my freaking man
And my thoughts don't understand
That you hate me a man
So now where do I go
You gave us all a home
But now I'm all alone
So now where do I go
You gave us all a home
But now I'm all alone
I don't know where I can go
I hold my head too low
Lost my drive and lost my hope
My dreams are fading slow
I don't know where we go
I been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been far from home, my god
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
I don't know where we go
I've been very far from home, my heart
@W38h34D
That brazil sample fits amazingly on this song. Your voice is very unique and i remember listening to this song a year ago and had it on repeat for the longest time, i also fell in love with the lyrics, they where very relatable at the time and still are... I wish you the best of luck you deserve more success!
@AllenMemeson
Didn't even realize that this was sampled from Brazil. Amazing work from this artist.
@mal2215
I knew I recognized it! So good
@lunagalvan9218
ahh thank you for recognizing the sample! i was going crazy listening to this song thinking WHERE?!? have i heard this beat before lol
@napiltree5917
This song really reminds me of Walking Dead Season 1 Clementine; it’s bittersweet and longing, has a very apocalyptic sound to it as if waiting for when it’s your turn to be infected, feeling alone after the person that cared about you most is gone, being forced to travel alone. Extremely haunting, criminally underrated
@justink.6544
Who’s here before a million?
@acethabussinessman2827
Me hehe
@amildlydisappointingsalad6058
Me
@erzgeon247
to underrated
@lsdbuddha369
Me