Demon High
2021 single by Lil Uzi Vert
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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.[2][3]
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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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Composition
"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
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
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[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 |