Demon High

"Demon High"
Single by Lil Uzi Vert
ReleasedOctober 29, 2021
Genre
Length3:17
LabelAtlantic
  • Generation Now
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lil Uzi Vert singles chronology
"V12"
(2021)
"Demon High"
(2021)
"Bbycakes"
(2022)
Music video
"Demon High" on YouTube

"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.[2][3]

Composition[edit]

"Demon High" is an emo rap and trap song,[1] inspired by a pop-punk[4] and new wave sound.[5] 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"),[5][6] lamenting a failed relationship in particular ("She don't givе a damn about me, only care what money's worth").[6] 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-").[5][6]

Music video[edit]

An accompanying music video was released on October 29, 2021, and sees Lil Uzi Vert involved in antics at a high school.[2] They are dressed in a "simple black suit", while the others are wearing "spooky masks and makeup" in reference to Halloween.[7] 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.[2]

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for "Demon High"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 87
Global 200 (Billboard)[9] 121
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 20
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 61
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 18

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Breihan, Tom (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert – "Demon High"". Stereogum.
  2. ^ a b c Powell, Jon (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert heads to "Demon High" in new visual". REVOLT.
  3. ^ Elibert, Mark (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert Drops 'Demon High' + Performs 3 New 'Pink Tape' Songs At Rolling Loud New York". HipHopDX.
  4. ^ Marie, Erika (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert Blends Genres On "Demon High"". HotNewHipHop.
  5. ^ a b c Williams, Aaron (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert Laments Lost Love On The Deceptively Upbeat 'Demon High'". UPROXX.
  6. ^ a b c Partridge, Ken (November 1, 2021). "Lil Uzi Vert Is Haunted By His Feelings On New Song "Demon High"". Genius.
  7. ^ Kearns, Sarah (2021-10-28). "Lil Uzi Vert Attends a Spooky High School in Teaser for New Track "Demon High"". HYPEBEAST.
  8. ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  9. ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  11. ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  12. ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.