HEADHIGH – English Lyrics

• By: Doja Cat
• Album: Scarlet 2 CLAUDE

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Doja Cat's "HEADHIGH" offers a unique opportunity to delve into contemporary English with its raw and honest lyrics. The song's blend of sung and rapped verses allows learners to experience different vocal flows and cadences. By exploring the lyrics, one can learn modern slang, understand nuanced emotional expression, and gain insight into themes of self-worth and resilience in the digital age. What makes "HEADHIGH" special for language learners is its direct and conversational tone, providing a window into authentic self-expression in music today.

[English]

Never hold my head high

Can you feel the head high?

Never hold my head high

Can you feel the head high?

Never hold my head high

Can you feel the head high?

Never hold my head high

Can you feel the head high?

I'm so afraid to put you down

But when we're safe we're all allowed

And I got a gift, I use my voice

But you can't hear amongst the noise

There's dirt around my neck, I'm blind

No, I don't have to hear them, why? It's nice

I got a mother, y'all got moms

And they love every fuckin' song

They help me hold my

Never hold my head high

Can you feel the head high?

Never hold my head high

Can you feel the head high?

Never hold my head high

Can you feel the head high?

Never hold my head high

Can you feel the head high? (Yeah)

Fatherless, I do act so fatherless

Except that's not acting, actually, I lack some confidence

They draggin' my name through the web

They should call me, "Spider Bitch"

You got no designer, you gotta take care your momma 'nem

You work 9-5s and you still managin' to comment this?

Fuck is your problem, bitch?

I know you ain't proud of this

Deep down you just wish you didn't feel stuck in the life you live

Deep down you got power to change the view they assigned you with

Lost faith in humanity

Also, lost the common sense

Also, lost the motivation to begin to find this shit

I won't take it personally, 'cause I get addicted as well

Had to wish enemies well

That's how the internet feel

Herd to hold my

Never hold my head high (Hard to hold my head high)

Can you feel the head high? (Can you feel the head high?)

Never hold my head high (Hard to hold my head high)

Can you feel the head high? (Can you feel the head high?)

Never hold my head high (Hard to hold my head high)

Can you feel the head high? (Can you feel the head high?)

Never hold my head high (Hard to hold my head high)

Can you feel the head high? (Can you feel the head high?)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to keep or retain something in a particular position noun - a grip or grasp; a firm grasping act
head /hɛd/ A1	noun - the upper part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - at or to a great distance above the ground; great in amount or intensity
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to perceive with the sense of touch or to experience an emotion
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ B1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety about something
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - the sound produced by humans when speaking or singing
noise /nɔɪz/ A2	noun - unwanted or disturbing sound
blind /blaɪnd/ B1	adjective - unable to see; lacking sight
mother /ˈmʌðər/ A1	noun - a female parent
fatherless /ˈfɑːðərləs/ C1	adjective - without a father; lacking a male parent
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ B2	noun - a feeling of self‑assurance arising from one's abilities or qualities
power /ˈpaʊər/ B1	noun - the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to make or become different noun - the act or result of becoming different
lost /lɒst/ B1	adjective - unable to find one's way; not having something
faith /feɪθ/ B2	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something
humanity /hjuːˈmænɪti/ C1	noun - the human race; the quality of being human
motivation /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ C1	noun - the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
internet /ˈɪntərˌnɛt/ C1	noun - a global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the TCP/IP protocol
song /sɒŋ/ A2	noun - a short piece of music with words that is sung
gift /ɡɪft/ A2	noun - something given voluntarily without payment in return

Key Grammar Structures

• Never hold my head high

  ➔ Imperative Form

  ➔ The use of 'never' indicates a command not to do something.

• Can you feel the head high?

  ➔ Interrogative Form

  ➔ This is a question that asks if someone can perceive or sense something.

• I got a gift, I use my voice

  ➔ Simple Past Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I got' indicates an action completed in the past.

• I do act so fatherless

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The use of 'I do act' emphasizes the action in the present.

• They should call me, 'Spider Bitch'

  ➔ Modal Verb 'should'

  ➔ The modal verb 'should' expresses a recommendation or expectation.

• I won't take it personally

  ➔ Simple Future Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I won't' shows a decision about not taking something personally.

• Had to wish enemies well

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase shows an action completed in the past, specifically related to wishing well.