High School in Jakarta Lyrics – Niki

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"High School in Jakarta" song music compose & produce by Niki, Reske & Jacob Ray.

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The lyrics of "High School in Jakarta" by Niki reminisce about the complexities of high school life in Jakarta, blending moments of nostalgia, heartbreak, and self-discovery. The song reflects on relationships, personal growth, and the challenges of adolescence, highlighting specific experiences and emotions from the artist's high school years. ...Read More

High School in Jakarta Song Lyrics

[Verse 1: Niki]
Didn't you hear Amanda's moving back to Colorado?
It's 2013 and the end of my life
Freshman year's about to plummet just a little harder
But it didn't 'cause we kissed on that Halloween night

[Verse 2: Niki]
I bleached half my hair when I saw Zoe on your Vespa
It was orange from three-percent peroxide, thanks to you
I needed a good cry, I headed right to Kendra's
I hated you and I hoped to God that you knew

[Pre-Chorus: Niki]
Now there's drama (Drama), found a club for that
Where I met ya (Met ya), had a heart attack
Yadda, yadda
At the end, yeah, we burned
Made a couplе U-turns
You were it 'til you werеn't (Mm)

[Chorus: Niki]
High school in Jakarta, sorta modern Sparta
Had no chance against the teenage suburban armadas
We were a sonata, thanks to tight-lipped fathers
Yeah, living under that was hard, but I loved you harder
High school in Jakarta, an elaborate saga
I still hate you for making me wish I came out smarter
You love-hate your mother, so do I
Could've ended different, then again
We went to high school in Jakarta

[Verse 3: Niki]
Got a group assignment, I'll be at Vall's place
You don't text at all and only call when you're off your face
I'm petty and say, "Call me when you're not unstable"
I lie and tell you I'll be getting drunk at Rachel's

[Pre-Chorus: Niki]
I wasn't, she doesn't even drink
But I couldn't have you sit there and think
That you're better 'cause you're older
Are you better now that we're older?

[Chorus: Niki]
High school in Jakarta, sorta modern Sparta
Had no chance against the teenage suburban armadas
We were a sonata, thanks to tight-lipped fathers
Yeah, living under that was hard, but I loved you harder
High school in Jakarta, a comedy drama
I still hate you for making me wish I came out smarter
You love-hate your mother, so do I
Could've ended different, then again
We went to high school in Jakarta

[Bridge: Niki]
Natasha's moving to New York (New York)
Probably sometime in August (Ah)
And I'm spending the summer in Singapore (Ah)
I'm so sad, I can't tell you ѕh¡t anymore
I made friends with Abby this year
(This is how I met your mother, oh my god)
We're moving in in March or so
And although you bring me to tears
I'm glad that we gave it a go

[Chorus: Niki]
High school in Jakarta, American summer
Had no chance against the Marxist girl with marijuana
I was your piñata, she was a star-charter
Glad she gave it to you real hard, but I loved you harder
High school in Jakarta, I won't, but I wanna
Ask you when you talk about it, do I ever come up?
Say thanks to your mama, now we're through
Could've ended different, then again
We went to high school in Jakarta

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Last Update: January 1, 2024

High School In Jakarta Lyrics Explained

[Verse 1]
The song begins by mentioning Amanda, who is moving back to Colorado. It sets the context of the timeline as 2013 and marks the end of the artist's life as she knew it until then. Freshman year is about to begin, and the anticipation of what lies ahead is both exciting and terrifying. The mention of a kiss on Halloween night hints at a significant event that occurred during her high school years.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, Niki describes a moment when she bleached half of her hair upon seeing Zoe on a Vespa, presumably an ex-partner or someone she had feelings for. The act of bleaching her hair symbolizes a drastic change she made in response to that encounter. Feeling hurt, she sought comfort from a friend named Kendra, expressing her strong dislike for the person who caused her pain.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus indicates that there was drama and a club where she met someone, probably a romantic interest. The line "had a heart attack" may suggest the intense emotions and excitement associated with new relationships. However, the phrase "at the end, yeah, we burned" implies that the relationship eventually ended, and they went their separate ways, possibly due to a series of U-turns or changes of heart.

[Chorus]
The chorus reflects on the challenges of high school life in Jakarta, comparing it to a "sorta modern Sparta" and the struggles faced by teenagers against suburban cliques. Despite the difficulties, Niki expresses her love for this person, even though she also hates them for making her wish she had been smarter in handling the situation. The mention of loving and hating their mothers might suggest that they share a common background or issues with their families. The lyrics also imply that the outcome of their relationship could have been different, but they were both shaped by their experiences in Jakarta.

[Verse 3]
Niki talks about a group assignment and how this person only contacts her when they are intoxicated ("call when you're off your face"). She becomes frustrated and petty, suggesting that she wants them to reach out to her when they are more stable emotionally. She lies about going to Rachel's place to get drunk but then admits that she didn't drink at all. The age difference between them is highlighted, and Niki wonders if being older makes them better than her.

[Pre-Chorus]
Continuing from the previous pre-chorus, Niki questions whether this person's age makes them superior. There's a sense of resentment and frustration as she wonders if they truly are better now that they are older.

[Chorus]
The chorus revisits the Jakarta high school experience, portraying it as an elaborate saga. The emotional struggle continues, marked by the artist's resentment for not coming out wiser. Love-hate relationships with mothers are mentioned, suggesting shared experiences.

[Bridge]
Niki talks about the upcoming changes in her life. Her friend Natasha is moving to New York, and she will be spending the summer in Singapore. She feels sad and isolated, unable to share her feelings with this person anymore. However, she also mentions making new friends like Abby and planning to move in with her in March, suggesting that she is trying to move forward with her life despite the past relationship.

[Chorus]
The final chorus touches on an American summer, introducing a Marxist girl with marijuana. The piñata metaphor implies vulnerability, contrasting with the strength shown by another girl. The artist acknowledges the end of the relationship and the possibility of a different outcome.

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