“Highest 2 Lowest” by Aiyana-Lee is the powerful title track for Spike Lee’s new film of the same name. This soulful song combines vintage gospel and soul influences, reflecting themes of hope, strength, and overcoming hardship. Aiyana-Lee, the niece of Temptations’ David Ruffin, uses her rich, emotional voice to share a story of breaking free from an exploitative relationship, singing with passion and resilience, “I’m a fighter.” The track perfectly matches the film’s mood of struggle and triumph, making it a standout on the soundtrack that also features artists like A$AP Rocky.
The song was created closely with Spike Lee, who encouraged Aiyana-Lee to bring deep personal truth into her music. Her heartfelt lyrics and sweeping choirs create a moving anthem about finding light even in the darkest moments. As the film follows themes of family, power, and identity in the music industry, “Highest 2 Lowest” ties these ideas together through its soulful sound and inspiring message.
This track is not only a musical highlight but also marks Aiyana-Lee’s acting debut in the film, making it a special moment in her rising career. The soundtrack, executive produced by Spike Lee and featuring original composition by Howard Drossin, releases alongside the film on August 15, 2025. Dive into the Highest 2 Lowest lyrics by Aiyana-Lee below, and feel the pulse of the streets.
| Lead Vocals | Aiyana-Lee |
| Songwriter | Aiyana-Lee Anderson & Nicole Daciana Anderson |
| Music Producer | Howard Drossin |
| Label | A24 |
| Release Date | August 15, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | A24 |
Lyrics of Highest 2 Lowest by Aiyana-Lee
Said I’m Too Young
And So He Took Me For A Fool
Selling Me Lies, But Wore A Disguise
My Mom Warned Me ’bout You
He Said I Was Naïve
You Underestimate Me
In This Journey Of Life, I Learned From The Games
That He Loved To Play
But Now I’m Stronger
Without You, I’m Feeling Much Lighter
Think You’re Older So You’re Right
I Know I’m Young, But I Wasn’t Born Last Night
Oh No, He Mistook My Youth For Ignorance
And Truth For Innocence, Thought He Took My Light
And Wouldn’t Survive
But I’m Still Alive
He Said I Was Too Green
So Why Should He Listen To Me?
But Soul Don’t Have An Age, I’ve Been Through The Pain
And I’m Not Ashamed
Now, Now I’m Wiser
My Future’s Looking Much Brighter
Now That You’re Out Of My Life
Now That You’re Gone, I Can Finally Sleep At Night, Oh No
And I Found Some Peace In The Pain
And I Found My Way Through The Rain
I’m A Fighter
Listen To Me, I’m A Fighter
Oh No, Won’t Take My Pride Or Take My Name
‘Cause I’ve Always Found The Light In The Dark
In The Dark
Now I’m Better
Don’t Bother Sending No Letters
Put Me Through Hell, I Survived
Now That You’re Gone, I Can Finally See
I See Clearer
Love What I See In The Mirror
Remember How You Made Me Cry
But Now That You’re Gone,
I Can Finally See The Light, The Light
The Light, I Finally See
Oh, Yeah, Yeah, Oh
