Mark Jefferson Grecia writes and composes ‘Elevate,’ a track that mixes raw honesty with a hypnotic beat. Jeff Grecia delivers the lyrics with a gritty energy that pulls you into his world. The song sets a tone of resilience, blending personal struggle with a drive to rise above.
Released: December 23, 2022
Elevate
Jeff Grecia
Elevate Meaning & Lyrics (Jeff Grecia)
Jeff Grecia describes a life filled with chaos and mistakes, using lines like ‘I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.’ The lyrics talk about pushing through pain and finding a way to move forward, even when the path is unclear. The imagery of smoke and blades adds a raw edge to the story.
Dami ng smoke, nag-load, nag-toke, na-choke, tapos nag-elevateThere’s so much smoke, I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.
Malamang dope, nag-coke, na-broke, kasi hindi ka nag-behaveIt was likely ‘do#e’, you used ‘co#e’, and went broke, because you didn’t behave.
Dami ng smoke, nag-load, nag-toke, na-choke, tapos nag-elevateThere’s so much smoke, I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.
Malamang dope, nag-coke, na-broke, kasi hindi ka nag-behaveIt was likely ‘do#e’, you used ‘co#e’, and went broke, because you didn’t behave.
Dami ng bullshit na nangyariThere’s so much bull#hit that’s happened,
Sige, tyagaan mo lang buong byaheso go on, just endure the whole journey.
Sige, sumagad naputol ang taleGo ahead, you pushed so hard the ‘cord’ snapped,
Edi lumipad bago lumaghareso fly away before the ‘consequences’ settle in.
Daming patalim, galing mo magtariThere are so many blades, you’re skilled at ‘fitting the steel’.
Bago dumilim, tawagin ang pariBefore it gets dark, call for the priest.
Bago tumikim, isipin kung bakitBefore you take a taste, think about why.
Sige, palihim mo lang ginagamet, kasiGo ahead, you’re just using it in secret, because…
Back time, when I need to get off painLooking back at the time when I needed to escape the pain,
Don’t lie, get the weed making more J’sdon’t lie, get the ‘we#d’ and roll more joints.
Getting high, gotta live with my own wayI’m getting high, I’ve got to live my own way,
Tongue-tied, I believe in my own faithI’m tongue-tied, but I believe in my own faith.
The vibe is making me crazy, baby I’m out in vainThe vibe’s making me crazy, baby, I’m out here in vain.
I’ll keep on pushing, improving ’til I reach Heaven’s gateI’ll keep on pushing, improving until I reach Heaven’s gate.
Dami ng smoke, nag-load, nag-toke, na-choke, tapos nag-elevateThere’s so much smoke, I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.
Malamang dope, nag-coke, na-broke, kasi hindi ka nag-behaveIt was likely ‘do#e’, you used ‘co#e’, and went broke, because you didn’t behave.
Dami ng smoke, nag-load, nag-toke, na-choke, tapos nag-elevateThere’s so much smoke, I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.
Malamang dope, nag-coke, na-broke, kasi hindi ka nag-behaveIt was likely ‘do#e’, you used ‘co#e’, and went broke, because you didn’t behave.
Dami ng smoke, nag-load, nag-toke, na-choke, tapos nag-elevateThere’s so much smoke, I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.
Malamang dope, nag-coke, na-broke, kasi hindi ka nag-behaveIt was likely ‘do#e’, you used ‘co#e’, and went broke, because you didn’t behave.
Dami ng smoke, nag-load, nag-toke, na-choke, tapos nag-elevateThere’s so much smoke, I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.
Malamang dope, nag-coke, na-broke, kasi hindi ka nag-behaveIt was likely ‘do#e’, you used ‘co#e’, and went broke, because you didn’t behave.
Parang isang pelikulangIt’s just like a movie
Pumutok nang ‘di nagyayabangthat blew up without any boasting.
Mga liriko nakakalibangThe lyrics are entertaining,
Sa utak galing pero ‘di ako buangthey come from the mind, but I’m not crazy.
Wait for a minuteWait for a minute,
Bago ka lang kaya manahimikyou’re just new here, so keep quiet.
‘Di ka ginigimik, alamin ang limitI’m not playing games, know your limits,
Bago makapasok, dapat ‘di ka palasilip-silipbefore you can enter, you shouldn’t be peeking around.
Ohhhh, ramdam ko ang galawan moOh, I can feel the way you’re moving.
Hindi ka pwede kung peke pakikisama moYou’re not welcome if your friendship’s fake.
Ohhhh, ramdam ko ang galawan moOh, I can feel the way you’re moving.
Hindi ka pwede kung peke pakikisama moYou’re not welcome if your friendship’s fake.
Talagang hindi ko mapigilan, sumagad, sumabay sa karamihanI really can’t help it, pushing to the limit and going along with the crowd.
Kaso lang, hindi ko naisipanBut the thing is, I didn’t think it through,
Pati oras ko lumilipad sa panahon, edi ngayon nasayangand now even my time’s flying by with the seasons, wasted away.
At kung subukan limitan, huwag kang magbabatoAnd if you try to limit us, don’t go ‘throwing stones’.
Kahit pigilan, patuloy tayo sa pagbayoEven if they stop us, we’ll keep on ‘grinding’ forward.
Dami ng smoke, nag-load, nag-toke, na-choke, tapos nag-elevateThere’s so much smoke, I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.
Malamang dope, nag-coke, na-broke, kasi hindi ka nag-behaveIt was likely ‘do#e’, you used ‘co#e’, and went broke, because you didn’t behave.
Dami ng smoke, nag-load, nag-toke, na-choke, tapos nag-elevateThere’s so much smoke, I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.
Malamang dope, nag-coke, na-broke, kasi hindi ka nag-behaveIt was likely ‘do#e’, you used ‘co#e’, and went broke, because you didn’t behave.
Dami ng smoke, nag-load, nag-toke, na-choke, tapos nag-elevateThere’s so much smoke, I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.
Malamang dope, nag-coke, na-broke, kasi hindi ka nag-behaveIt was likely ‘do#e’, you used ‘co#e’, and went broke, because you didn’t behave.
Dami ng smoke, nag-load, nag-toke, na-choke, tapos nag-elevateThere’s so much smoke, I loaded up, took a hit, choked, and then I elevated.
Malamang dope, nag-coke, na-broke, kasi hindi ka nag-behaveIt was likely ‘do#e’, you used ‘co#e’, and went broke, because you didn’t behave.
Elevate Music Video
‘Elevate’ is about overcoming adversity. The lyrics highlight the strength to keep going despite life’s challenges, a theme Jeff Grecia delivers with conviction.