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Influenced by his upbringing in the Bronx, Lil Tjay is a melodic rapper who frequently incorporates auto-tune in his songs. He has drawn comparisons to fellow New York rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he revealed that his biggest musical influences are Drake, Meek Mill, and Usher. In the same interview, Lil Tjay described his music as having a melodic sound when singing or rapping about his past struggles. Lil Tjay also credits his success to his year spent in prison, where he claims that his ability to write songs peaked. In Pitchfork's featured article on Lil Tjay, he is referred to as a "hip-hop heartthrob". Later in the interview, Lil Tjay explained that he is often called the "Bronx Justin Bieber" because of his sampling Justin Bieber's "Baby".
In 2017, Tjay began releasing music on SoundCloud. "Resume", one of his first songs, was released when Tjay was 16 years old, and quickly began spreading online. On March 10, 2018, Tjay competed and placed first at the Coast 2 Coast LIVE NYC All Ages Edition, where his performance gained the attention of a record label A&R who was in attendance to judge the showcase. Soon after, Tjay released the single "Brothers", which became his biggest song at the time and led to him signing with Columbia Records.
Within the first ten months of Lil Tjay's music career, he had released five tracks that recorded over one million plays on SoundCloud. "Brothers", "Resume", "Goat", and "Leaked" each accumulated tens of millions of streams. In July 2018, Lil Tjay worked with producer Cash Money AP to release "None of Your Love", which also amassed tens of millions of plays. Lil Tjay released his debut EP No Comparison at the end of 2018.
In January 2019, Tjay was featured on rapper Polo G's single "Pop Out", which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. In July, he was featured on boy band PRETTYMUCH's "Lying". Later that year, he released an EP titled F.N; the project's lead single, "F.N", peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became his first solo charting song. Lil Tjay released his debut album True 2 Myself on October 11, 2019. It debuted and peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard 200. In December, he was featured on a remix of 24kGoldn's song "Valentino".
On February 12, 2021, Tjay released his highly anticipated single "Calling My Phone", with American singer 6lack, which was accompanied by a music video directed by Cam Busby. The song debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest-charting single of Tjay's career. Later that year, Tjay released his sophomore album “Destined 2 Win”, which debuted at #5 on the billboard 200 chart.
On June 22, 2022, Lil Tjay was shot seven times during an attempted robbery. “Beat the Odds” was released on August 26, 2022, which peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video featured footage of Tjay in the hospital recovering from his gunshot wounds.
Calling My Phone
lil tjay Lyrics
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I done told you before that it's over, leave me 'lone
Know it's hurtin' you to see me gone
Dark clouds, you gon' see me storm
I won't go back
But trust me, you're gon' hold that
Hold that (mmh, mmh)
Get you off my mind now
I can't get you off my mind now
I can't get you off my mind now
I can't get you off my mind now (mmh, mmh)
I can't get you off my mind now
I can't get you off my mind now
I can't get you off my mind now
I can't get you off my mind now (mmh, mmh)
I ain't tryna play these game no more
I don't wanna be textin' your name no more
I ain't tryna feel this pain no more
And I'm sorry but my feelings ain't the same no more (no)
Used to be my homie, you ain't gang no more (no)
I am not a nigga you could claim you no more (no)
Traumatized, hoping it don't rain no more
You done put me through some things that done changed my aura
Now all around the world, I explore, no Dora
New bitch, I might drip out and Dior her
Ass fat, shawty straight heat, no Florida
Bad and she know it, for herself, I applaud her
No needs, yeah, I'm talkin' my boo
So please, leave 'lone, I'm through
And it's all 'cause of what you started
I been told you I won't lose (mmh)
Steady callin' my phone (brrt)
I done told you before that it's over, leave me 'lone
Know it's hurtin' you to see me gone
Dark clouds, you gon' see me storm
I won't go back (go back)
But trust me, you're gon' hold that
Hold that (mmh, mmh)
Get you off my mind now (ooh, wow)
I can't get you off my mind now (yeah, yeah)
I can't get you off my mind now (my mind)
I can't get you off my mind now (mmh, mmh, alright)
I can't get you off my mind now (whoa)
I can't get you off my mind now (whoa)
I can't get you off my mind now (yeah)
I can't get you off my mind now (mmh, mmh)
I ain't tryna play no games, my love
I'm one of a kind, couldn't fake, my love
Earthquake, make somethin' shake, my love
Most of 'em can't even relate, my love
Used to be gang, oh, now you're not gang
Used to have fun, no, now you got shame
Used to catch flights but now I'm not playin'
Play on words, she love it when a nigga sing
I ain't tryna play your game no more
No, you can't wear my chain no more
We are not a thing, can't take no more
Waitin' on your king, you could wait some more
'Cause yeah, I remember days when I used to adore her
Funny how this shit just flipped like a quarter
Get a new thing, I'ma Fendi and Dior her
Get a mood swing, I'll be gone by tomorrow
Steady callin' my phone (brrt)
I done told you before that it's over, leave me 'lone
Know it's hurtin' you to see me gone
Dark clouds, you gon' see me storm
I won't go back (I won't go back, no)
But trust me, you're gon' hold that (hold that)
Hold that (mmh, mmh)
Get you off my mind now (mind)
I can't get you off my mind now (mind)
I can't get you off my mind now (mind)
I can't get you off my mind now (mmh, mmh, mind)
I can't get you off my mind now (mind)
I can't get you off my mind now (mind)
I can't get you off my mind now (yeah)
I can't get you off my mind now( mmh, mmh)
I can't
In Lil Tjay and 6LACK's song "Calling My Phone", Lil Tjay is addressing a person who keeps calling him despite being told that their relationship is over. Tjay acknowledges that seeing him go is hurting this person and there are dark clouds gathering around them that will soon unleash a storm. He makes it clear that he won't go back to their old relationship but the other person will just have to "hold that."
The chorus repeats the idea that Tjay can't get this person off his mind, but not in a fond way. He wants to move past them and all the pain they have caused him. He's not interested in playing games anymore or texting their name. He's tired of feeling this pain and his feelings towards them are no longer the same. They used to be close, but now this person is not part of his gang anymore and they can't claim him. Tjay has been through a lot and it's changed him, now he's off exploring the world and meeting new people, including a new girl who he might buy Dior for.
The other verse by 6LACK is from the perspective of someone who's been hurt by a relationship. He describes how he used to adore this person, but now things have flipped like a coin. He's moving on and he doesn't want to play their games anymore, he won't even let them wear his chain. They used to be a thing, but not anymore, and this person is waiting for their king, but 6LACK is telling them to wait some more. He remembers days when he felt differently, but now he's gone, and he might be gone for good tomorrow. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the feeling of being unable to escape someone even when you want to.
Line by Line Meaning
Steady callin' my phone
The person keeps calling and trying to communicate even though the singer has told them that the relationship is over.
I done told you before that it's over, leave me 'lone
The singer has already ended the relationship and wants to be left alone.
Know it's hurtin' you to see me gone
The person is upset that the singer has ended the relationship and moved on.
Dark clouds, you gon' see me storm
The singer is going through a difficult time after the end of the relationship and may experience emotional turmoil.
I won't go back
The singer is determined not to go back to the past and the relationship that ended.
But trust me, you're gon' hold that
The person should accept and deal with the fact that the relationship has ended and the singer has moved on.
Get you off my mind now
The singer is trying to move on from the relationship and the person.
I ain't tryna play these game no more
The singer does not want to deal with the emotional games and drama associated with the past relationship.
I don't wanna be textin' your name no more
The singer does not want to communicate or have any association with the person anymore.
And I'm sorry but my feelings ain't the same no more (no)
The singer's feelings have changed and they do not feel the same way as they did before about the person or the relationship.
Used to be my homie, you ain't gang no more (no)
The person used to be close with the singer, but not anymore.
I am not a nigga you could claim you no more (no)
The person cannot claim association with the singer anymore.
Traumatized, hoping it don't rain no more
The singer is experiencing emotional pain caused by the past relationship and is hoping to avoid any further distress.
You done put me through some things that done changed my aura
The person has caused negative effects on the singer's mental and emotional state and has changed them as a person.
Now all around the world, I explore, no Dora
The singer is now free to explore the world and live their life without being held back by the past relationship.
New bitch, I might drip out and Dior her
The singer has moved on to a new person and may even be treating them to luxury items like Dior fashion.
Ass fat, shawty straight heat, no Florida
The new person is attractive and physically appealing without having to rely on things associated with hot weather like Florida.
Bad and she know it, for herself, I applaud her
The new person is confident and has a positive self-image, appropriate for the singer's standards.
No needs, yeah, I'm talkin' my boo
The singer is content with their new relationship and does not need to communicate with the previous person anymore, referring to their new partner as 'boo'.
So please, leave 'lone, I'm through
The singer wants the person to respect their decision to move on and leave them alone.
I been told you I won't lose (mmh)
The singer is confident that they have made the right decision by ending the past relationship and moving on to a new one.
I'm one of a kind, couldn't fake, my love
The singer values their uniqueness and authenticity in relationships and is not willing to fake their feelings or personality for someone else.
Earthquake, make somethin' shake, my love
The singer is referencing their ability to shake things up and create excitement and passion in their romantic relationships like an earthquake.
Most of 'em can't even relate, my love
The singer feels that most people cannot relate to their perspective on relationships and love.
Used to be gang, oh, now you're not gang
The person used to be a part of the singer's social circle, but not anymore.
Used to have fun, no, now you got shame
The person has gone from having a good time with the singer to being embarrassed or ashamed by the end of the relationship.
Used to catch flights but now I'm not playin'
The singer used to travel and have fun with the person, but not anymore.
Waitin' on your king, you could wait some more
The person is still waiting for the singer to come back to them or find a new partner, but the singer wants them to keep waiting because it's not going to happen.
'Cause yeah, I remember days when I used to adore her
The singer is reflecting on the past and how they used to feel about the person before things went wrong.
Funny how this shit just flipped like a quarter
The singer is commenting on how the relationship changed so quickly and dramatically like a coin flip.
Get a new thing, I'ma Fendi and Dior her
The singer is planning to treat their new partner to luxury fashion brands like Fendi and Dior.
Get a mood swing, I'll be gone by tomorrow
If the singer's mood changes or they are not happy in the new relationship, they may leave immediately and without explanation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tione Merritt, Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr., Ryan Martinez, Luis Campozno, Brendan Walsh
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