Rap artist, Jahmil Blair had released a song titled, What's Lit on 8 October 2019. It comes from his album, THE UNRAVELER.
Jahmil Blair has given a contrast of the meaning of the phrase, "What's Lit". He said, "In today's generation, the term "lit" means going to clubs, always partying 24/7, dressing up in expensive clothes, having a lot of followers on social media, always being the center of attention, selling drugs and killing for an image.
I mean you hear these things all the time. "That party was lit" or "That outfit is lit".
However i see the term "lit" a bit different. To me word lit means chasing your purpose, finding out what your spiritual gifts are, walking away from things you know had a hold on you. Those are the things I consider lit. When you're making As on your report card that's lit. not so much as going to the club all the time but so much as sacrificing your social life in order to grow your business. That's my version of the word lit. And this song is clearly stating everything I think is "lit". It will always change your mindset and give you brand new perspective the next someone says that was "lit" . "
This is why on the lyrics it said :
"What's Lit?
Lit is when you're trying to be a different version
What's Lit?
Lit is when you're trying to be the bigger person...."
From my point of view, the use of rhetorical questions reinforces the idea of what being lit is all about. In this case it means being the better version of yourself, the best person one can be. Moreover, the lyrics in the song are very clear and easy to understand probably to bring out the clear meaning behind the track, "What's Lit".
At the beginning of the track, it seems to start off with a piano playing in the background. Therefore, there is a calm atmosphere. Moreover, there is a shift in the beat which seems to be trumpet. It gives the song a positive energy. Therefore, the song has a positive mindset because the phrase, "What's Lit" is about becoming the best version of yourself. Additionally, the song ends with what seems like an electric guitar in the end probably to symbolise the positive energy in the track, "What's Lit". The genre of the track seems to be hip-hop/rap hence another reason why there is a clear message in the song.
In a nutshell, the track gives a different perspective on what being lit is all about. It is about becoming the best person you can be. This is supported by the important advice in the track which is, "It takes a strong mind to sacrifice something you're used to do". It probably means that in order to become a best version of yourself, you need to work extremely hard to accomplish your goals. Jahmil Blair proves to be one of the most unique rappers who in this case decides to be a better version of himself which is being different from other rappers.
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