SKIZO BEATS and Moro tell the story of life in Morocco through ‘How high.’ Adam Zouitina, Taha Fahssi, and Zakaria Barkane write lyrics that mix street culture with personal struggles. The music producers create a beat that captures the energy of the ring road.
Released: January 27, 2022
How high (feat. ElGrandeToto)
Moro | Skizo Beats
How high (feat. ElGrandeToto) Lyrics English Translation by Moro | Skizo Beats
Adam Zouitina writes about smoking away worries like a soldier. He mentions ‘Morocco is my dark country; it’s made me commit so many crimes.’ The poet describes growing up tough in Doukkala, with pockets full of Ketami hash.
Zepekenio Soldat West L Periph’Zepekenio, a soldier in the heart of the ‘Peripherique’ ring road.
Benjdia Sbata M9 TAL LMAARIFFrom Benjdia to Sbata, all the way to Ma’arif.
M3elka Wehda Dayra Kolchi KamiA single joint’s hanging, getting everyone high.
Fwodno Grande MORO BHATA GUCCI FENDIIn his ear, it’s Grande Moro, looking sharp in Gucci and Fendi.
CB Quatro BNJ La Belle ViveCB Quatro, BNJ, living the good life.
9bel May7lo Carrefour Skerna Mn Label’vieBefore Carrefour even opened, we got drunk on ‘Label’Vie’ wine.
Chhal Mn Dose Diy3atna F La Belle VieWe’ve wasted so many doses in this ‘beautiful life’.
Lmarroko Bladi Ke7la Khlatni Ndir Chhal Mn CrimeMorocco is my dark country; it’s made me commit so many crimes.
TO’ Ka3i F#ck L’opinionToto’s pissed, f#ck public opinion.
Lighatji T3tini La Nta La Dak L9rd Li RebakYou won’t give me a thing, not you or the monkey who raised you.
Ta Ra Mi Bghatni Gentille Francois PignonEven my mom wanted me to be a ‘nice guy’ like ‘Francois Pignon’.
Dkchi Makijib Ta Chi Franc La Euro La FrappeThat path doesn’t bring in a single Franc, Euro, or even high-quality ‘hashish’.
Bébé Swiss Tes Valises F#ck Chi CombatBaby, pack your bags, f#ck any more struggle.
Antir A Mi Nmchi Bla Ta ComebackI’ll fly away, Mom, and I won’t ever make a comeback.
Mablani Ta 9awad Sbabi ‘HOW HIGH’No one set me up; the movie ‘How High’ is the reason for my path.
Fbiti Lhem Kami Bhal Chi Soldat West Lperiph’ (hey)In my room, I’m smoking away my worries like a soldier on the ring road (hey).
3it Man3ich B Crédit (hey)I’m tired of living on credit (hey).
Tana Baghi Grammy (yeah)I want a Grammy too (yeah).
Fenni Maghayfehmo Ta Mi (hey)Even my mom won’t understand my art (hey).
Nta Hemmеk F Trammi (hey)You’re only concerned with my business (hey).
Wana Baghi Kolchi Permis (hey)And I want everything to be legal (hey).
Kbеrt Comme Un DOUKALLI (hey)I grew up tough, like a man from ‘Doukkala’ (hey).
Jibi 3emro Produit Ketami (hey Hey)My pocket’s always full of ‘Ketami’ hash (hey hey).
Wakha Tri9 Twila F L’arrivée GhatchofnaEven if the road’s long, you’ll see us at the finish line.
Mathderch M3ana Jina Bghina FlosnaDon’t talk to us; we just came to get our money.
Ra Mafhmounach Ma3rfoch To9osnaThey didn’t understand us; they don’t know our rituals.
Ra Ma7mlonach Zn9a Bagha TbossnaThey couldn’t stand us, but the street’s waiting to kiss us.
Ma3ndekch M3ana Ahsen Hajja FoutnaIf you aren’t with us, the best thing’s to just leave us be.
Kan3rfo Chkon Li M3ana Jamais Fetna KhoutnaWe know who’s really with us; we’ve never abandoned our brothers.
Galo Lina Longue Vie Mais Ki7lmo B MoutnaThey wished us a long life, but they’re dreaming of our death.
9semna Lkhayb O Zwin Kolchi Ila DnoubnaWe shared the bad and the good, everything except our sins.
L7ebs Ra Douweznah Hnaya Gha F DroubnaWe’ve already served time right here in our own alleys.
Hnaya Dadas Ntaya Abidar LoubnaWe’re the respected actors, while you’re just a disgraced star like ‘Abidar’.
Jamais Chafo Fina Daba Chafo 3youbnaThey never looked at us; now all they see are our flaws.
Drna Ma3alina Safi K7alo 9lobnaWe did our best, but now our hearts have turned black.
L7ebs Ra Douweznah Hnaya Gha F DroubnaWe’ve already served time right here in our own alleys.
Hnaya Dadas Ntaya Abidar LoubnaWe’re the real players, while you’re just for show like ‘Abidar’.
Jamais Chafo Fina Daba Chafo 3youbnaThey never cared for us; now they only see our mistakes.
Drna Ma3alina Daba K7alo 9lobnaWe did what we had to, but our hearts have grown dark.
Yakma Kans3awk Bghina Gha Ho9o9naAre we begging you? We just want our basic rights.
Wakha Sedou 3lina Ra Waselhom SoutnaEven if they’ve shut us out, our voice still reaches them.
Dou3afa Kaytghaw Bghaw Idkhlo F Sou9naThe weak ones act tough, trying to pry into our business.
Mosi9ti Bhal Dr#gue Ghatakhdha F7o9naMy music’s like a ‘dr#g’; you’ll take it in doses.
Kichi Soldat Wst Lperiph’ (hey)Like some soldier in the heart of the ring road (hey).
3it Man3ich B Crédit (hey)I’m tired of living on credit (hey).
Tana Baghi Grammy (hey)I want a Grammy too (hey).
Fenni Maghayfehmo Ta Mi (hey)Even my mom won’t understand my art (hey).
Nta Hemmek F Trammi (hey)You’re only concerned with what I’m doing (hey).
Wana Baghi Kolchi Permis (hey)And I want everything to be legal (hey).
Kbert Comme Un DOUKALLI (hey)I grew up tough, like a man from ‘Doukkala’ (hey).
Jibi 3emro Produit Ketami (hey Hey)My pocket’s always full of ‘Ketami’ hash (hey hey).
How high (feat. ElGrandeToto) Music Video
‘How high’ lyrics offer a glimpse into street life in Morocco. SKIZO BEATS and Moro star in this tribute from their album.