Levitate

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of an artist frustrated by peers who imitate success without genuine substance. The narrator calls out "rappers fo9ara" (poor rappers) faking wealth with "fake rolex f wrist," suggesting a superficial scene where intelligence and authentic skill are lacking. This sets up a core tension: the narrator feels misunderstood, carrying a hidden burden of "lpain li haz" (pain I carry) while others chase a superficial "level dyali" (my level). The central conflict emerges from this perceived disparity between genuine struggle and manufactured fame. The narrator questions their own reality, asking "Wach 3aych flusion wla dmaghi li kan" (Am I living in illusion or is it my mind?), highlighting a deep internal struggle amidst external fakery. The repeated phrase "motherfuckers 3yao mayterro bach iwsslo level dyali" (motherfuckers try to reach my level) underscores the relentless, yet futile, attempts of others to attain the narrator's position, emphasizing the narrator's unique path and perceived superiority. The most striking craft element is the juxtaposition of external bravado with internal suffering. While the chorus demands to "levitate" and rise above, the verses reveal the "dmaghek derwich" (your mind is poor) and the immense "lpain li haz" that fuels this ascent. The lyrics suggest that true elevation isn't about outward appearances but about enduring profound personal hardship, a concept seemingly lost on those trying to mimic the narrator's success without understanding its cost.