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| Single by Lil Uzi Vert | ||||
| Released | October 29, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Atlantic
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"Demon High" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert, released on October 29, 2021. Produced by Charlie Handsome, Rex Kudo, and Pro Logic, the song sees Lil Uzi Vert sing-rapping about a failed relationship.
Composition
"Demon High" is an emo rap and trap song, inspired by a pop-punk and new wave sound. In the song, Lil Uzi Vert expresses their distrust for women ("I feel the demons (Yeah), comin' out of me / I won't ignite the flame / These girls, they're all the same"), lamenting a failed relationship in particular ("She don't givะต a damn about me, only care what money's worth"). In the second verse, they briefly boast their wealth ("Stayed on my grind like I'm Ryan Sheckler (Woah) / If you do me good, that's a fur, that's a pur-").
Music video
An accompanying music video was released on October 29, 2021, and sees Lil Uzi Vert involved in antics at a high school. They are dressed in a "simple black suit", while the others are wearing "spooky masks and makeup" in reference to Halloween. Lil Uzi Vert is seen running from a crowd, getting a tattoo, engaging a food fight, joining a synchronized dancing group, and "getting mischievous" with a girl in a bathroom.
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 87 |
| Global 200 (Billboard) | 121 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) | 20 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 61 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 18 |
References
- ^ Breihan, Tom (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert โ "Demon High"". Stereogum.
- ^ Powell, Jon (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert heads to "Demon High" in new visual". REVOLT.
- Elibert, Mark (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert Drops 'Demon High' + Performs 3 New 'Pink Tape' Songs At Rolling Loud New York". HipHopDX.
- Marie, Erika (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert Blends Genres On "Demon High"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert Laments Lost Love On The Deceptively Upbeat 'Demon High'". UPROXX.
- ^ Partridge, Ken (November 1, 2021). "Lil Uzi Vert Is Haunted By His Feelings On New Song "Demon High"". Genius.
- Kearns, Sarah (2021-10-28). "Lil Uzi Vert Attends a Spooky High School in Teaser for New Track "Demon High"". HYPEBEAST.
- "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.