Lyrical Breakdown of Higher - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Higher" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how DJ Khaled weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Higher" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that DJ Khaled employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to DJ Khaled's narrative.

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We The Best music DJ Khaled You keep taking me higher, higher (Yeah) But don't you know that the devil is a liar? (I know) They'd rather see me down, put my soul in the fire But we keep goin' higher, higher Look, look My granny 88, she had my uncle and then A miscarriage back-to-back every year for like ten Pregnant with my moms, doctor told her it was slim Was bed rode for nine months, but gave birth in the end Pops turned 60, he proud what we done In one generation, he came from Africa young He said he met my moms at the Century Club Los Angeles love kinda of like Hussle and Boog Mani turned ten, Kross turned two Startin' to see this life shit from a bird's view We the ones that made millions off the curb, fool In this rap shit ten, never made nerd moves You keep taking me higher and higher (Yeah) (Hussle, Khaled) But don't you know that the devil is a liar? (I know) (Right back) They'd rather see me down, put my soul in the fire But we keep goin' higher, higher (Woah, woah) (Nip, talk to 'em) Emptied out the clip, it was broad day Fuck niggas always gotta learn the hard way We gon' tape it off if we ball play Put a half a moon crescent on your bald fade Police hit the lights, that's a car chase Lookin' back at my life make my heart race Dance with the devil and test our faith I was thinkin' chess moves but it was God's grace Crooked ass whoever 'til we all straight With no shame, I peeped game and it's all fake South Central state of mind, high crime rate (Yeah) Homicide, hate, gang banging'll get you all day (Yeah, yeah) And look at my fate You keep taking me higher and higher (Yeah) (Told Khaled bounce the four 'til the bar break) But don't you know that the devil is a liar? (I know) They'd rather see me down, put my soul in the fire But we keep goin' higher, higher Higher Oh, Lord Can you feel it? My shoes are scrapin' the sky I'm so high We keep goin' higher