On Sum (feat. Anderson .Paak & Rae Khalil)
Tokimonsta
Elevated Love: The Highs of Connection in 'On Sum'
Tokimonsta's track 'On Sum,' featuring Anderson .Paak and Rae Khalil, delves into the euphoric highs of love and connection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that transcends the need for external stimulants, suggesting that the emotional and physical bond between the lovers is intoxicating enough. The repeated lines 'I feel like I'm on sum when I'm on you' and 'I ain’t gotta smoke nothin’' emphasize that the presence of the beloved is more potent than any drug, highlighting the depth of their connection.
The song also explores themes of past lives and destiny, with lines like 'In my past life I might’ve knew ya' hinting at a timeless bond that feels both familiar and fated. This idea is further reinforced by the notion of searching for heaven and feeling closer than ever to finding it. The lyrics 'I spent my whole life searching for heaven, I'm closer than ever, I think I can catch it' suggest that the protagonist feels a sense of fulfillment and completeness in this relationship, as if they have finally found their paradise on earth.
Moreover, the song touches on the idea of living in the moment and cherishing the present. The lines 'Now I don’t have to do nothing if I want to feel something' and 'We don’t have to fly out, cause we live in the sky now' convey a sense of contentment and satisfaction with the here and now. The relationship is portrayed as a source of strength and invincibility, with the protagonist feeling 'bulletproof' and willing to 'pick fights just to get a rise' out of their partner, indicating a playful and passionate dynamic.
Overall, 'On Sum' is a celebration of love's ability to elevate and transform, making the mundane feel magical and the ordinary extraordinary. The song captures the essence of being so deeply in love that it feels like a natural high, a state of bliss that requires nothing more than the presence of the beloved.