“Higher Learning” is his metaphorical manifesto of sorts, dodging the doubts of naysayers with intricate lyrics over dreamy and atmospheric beats.
Daken’s flow doesn’t necessarily reflect the Dirty South, but carries more of a New York state of mind. The fluid production underneath his words is an...
[Verse 1]
Higher learning but above the influence
Here this nigga go they see me as a nuisance
Wishful thinking about becoming a star
Critics say I'm not up to par watch this Mississippi native take it far
Bizarre you aren't astonished with my tactics
Quite frankly i got more hidden in the attic
Lyrical matic leave you traumatic
This a little piece of some disgusting illmatic
And your buzz is nothing compared to my static
Here's a detour in my mind
Daken, you saving the world ? no just mankind
Because the world is limited , heaven is forever
That's why I'm so clever when i endeavor with whoever
Mind is in-sync , my timing is right
Pen point my thoughts so the ink project my vision just write
144k will enter heaven how many on earth
So claiming your a christian what is that worth
[ Hook ]
Look , Look , Look up at the sky
I'm drowned in euphoria when I'm soaring high
The sky isn't the limit feeling like apollo
Envy is a bitter pill to swallow
Listen , Listen , Listen to my soul
I'll be running tracks until i burn off my sole
I'm here to help you reach cloud 9 9
Until we reach the end of time
[Verse 2]
'he died on the cross but if i be crossed
Another soul will be lost uh uh he talking about that gun talk
Sorry that's just not me that I'm not hood by default
But little nigga i got this on lock like de vault
And if you not feeling it belly flop into a needle pit
I saw 2 ghost that attempted to make a diss
So i grabbed a Ouija board , a little ether
Then got to writing now these caspers don't want it either
[Verse 3]
Now why can't the critics appreciate this
Without real fake wouldn't exist
I was told if i stay true to myself i'll reach success
Now I'm feeling like all i do is stress
Can't even attempt to express my thoughts
Because even with a one track mind you'll get lost
But drastic times call for drastic measures
Everlasting minds recall more fantastic treasures , uh
[Hook x2]
Higher Learning was produced by AfterTouch.