Demon High

"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]

"Demon High"
Single by Lil Uzi Vert
Released	October 29, 2021
Genre	Pop rap emo rap[1] trap[1]
Length	3:17
Label	Atlantic Generation Now
Songwriter(s)	Symere Woods Ryan Vojtesak Masamune Kudo Andrew Franklin
Producer(s)	Charlie Handsome Rex Kudo Pro Logic
Lil Uzi Vert singles chronology
"V12" (2021) "Demon High" (2021) "Bbycakes" (2022)
Music video
"Demon High" on YouTube

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 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

1. Breihan, Tom (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert – "Demon High"". Stereogum.
2. 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. Williams, Aaron (2021-10-29). "Lil Uzi Vert Laments Lost Love On The Deceptively Upbeat 'Demon High'". UPROXX.
6. 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.