Kyoto
-Yung Lean- Lyrics


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Do me, I'ma do me
I'ma make mine, I'ma make mine
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shallow

I got an empire of emotion
Squad see me cruisin', cruisin' in my go kart
I'm War ho, I'm Warhol
I'm Wario when I'm in Mario Kart
Topping the charts, ace in my cards
Choppa my locka when I'm writing these bars
Koka Kola veins, I'm insane
Trip through memory lane
Out in Narashino and I see my own white shadow
A tad too close, rad with a bad diagnose
Coke-filled nose, too weird for them other fuckboys
Catch Lean and Sad Boys out in Europe, sipping Cristal
I'm smoking loud with my lost boys
All this money don't make me sad though
Rubber bands in my pants bro
Don't close your eyes and lean back though
Y'all ain't ready for the Lean attack though
Lean, Lean, Lean, youngin with my team
Pumping RZA, eating pizza, man I'm living my dreams
(Living my dreams)
(Fucked your bitch in the)

Do me, I'ma do me
I'ma make mine, I'ma make mine
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shallow
Do me, I'ma do me
I'ma make mine, I'ma make mine
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shallow

My life comprehended, it's not a lie
I'm depended on my team
When I send it, I spit fire, I'm an element
I'm everything, you're irrelevant
Ta-take it easy, yeah, we getting it
BBC pants, yeah, I'm getting rich
All this love, I'm melting it
Don't let me down, I'm not meant for it
If you ask me, I might come for it
I'll take you back to the rainforest
My heart and soul, yeah, you tore it
I don't want to be here, my life's more of it
There's more of it
S-A-D B-O-Y-S
See me in the club with it tatted on my chest
S-A-D B-O-Y-S
See me in the cut with it tatted on my chest
See me, see me on the bus, blowing sesh, nothing less
We the best, fuck the rest
Water in my lungs, finna quest, I won't hit the earth
Fire, water, dirt, too turnt, too burnt
Make mistakes, I guess I'll never learn, see, see, see that's my firm
Nike, Nike on my shirt, bubbles, bubbles, blowing bubbles
But I guess they'll never burst, em-empire of my state of mind
I'ma do me, I'ma make her mine
I say fuck the shine, I say fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind, I'm hard to find

Do me, I'ma do me
I'ma make mine, I'ma make mine
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shallow
Do me, I'ma do me
I'ma make mine, I'ma make mine
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shallow
Do me, I'ma do me
I'ma make mine, I'ma make mine
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shallow
Do me, I'ma do me
I'ma make mine, I'ma make mine
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up




Been locked up in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shallow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yung Lean's song "Kyoto" express the struggles and aspirations of the artist as he navigates his way through fame and success. Yung Lean asserts his individuality and determination to make it in the industry with lines like "Do me, I'ma do me/I'ma make mine"—underscoring his work ethic and his uncompromising attitude towards his music. He dismisses the trappings of fame and luxury with "I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine," revealing a desire for authenticity and meaning in his work. The line "Been locked up in my own mind/My thoughts will never be shallow" suggests that Yung Lean is introspective and thoughtful, grappling with his own identity and creativity.


The verse "I got an empire of emotion/Squad see me cruisin', cruisin' in my go kart/I'm War ho, I'm Warhol" indicates Yung Lean's reference to his art as an emotional empire, which he skillfully guides surrounded by his trusted team (SAD BOYS). He compares his own persona to the notorious artist Andy Warhol, who similarly created a social and creative empire of his own. The final line ends with "Living my dreams," a theme that resurfaces throughout the song. Yung Lean finds validation in his work through the success he has experienced and the freedom it provides him. Overall, the lyrics of "Kyoto" reveal Yung Lean's striving towards a genuine personal expression, while acknowledging the challenges that come along with fame, hustle, and identity.


Line by Line Meaning

Do me, I'ma do me
I'm going to focus on myself and do what I need to do


I'ma make mine, I'ma make mine
I'm going to work hard to achieve my goals


I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
I don't care about superficial things or attention


Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
I work hard and hustle to succeed


Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up
I'm arriving in a chaotic, reckless manner


See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
They want to punish me for my wild behavior


Been locked up in my own mind
I struggle with inner turmoil and mental issues


My thoughts will never be shallow
I have deep and complex thoughts


I got an empire of emotion
My feelings and emotions are abundant and powerful


Squad see me cruisin', cruisin' in my go kart
My friends see me cruising and having fun in my own way


I'm War ho, I'm Warhol
I am like the artist Andy Warhol, who was known for his unique style and eccentric personality


I'm Wario when I'm in Mario Kart
I identify with the character Wario, who is known for his mischievous and competitive nature in Mario Kart


Topping the charts, ace in my cards
I am achieving great success and have a winning hand


Choppa my locka when I'm writing these bars
I am armed and dangerous with my words and rhymes


Koka Kola veins, I'm insane
I am heavily addicted to cocaine and it is driving me crazy


Trip through memory lane
I am reminiscing about my past experiences


Out in Narashino and I see my own white shadow
I am having an out-of-body experience or seeing myself reflected in my surroundings


A tad too close, rad with a bad diagnose
I am dangerously close to a breakdown and have a troubling diagnosis


Coke-filled nose, too weird for them other fuckboys
I am different and eccentric, and people don't understand me


Catch Lean and Sad Boys out in Europe, sipping Cristal
Myself and my crew are traveling in Europe and enjoying the finer things in life, such as expensive champagne


I'm smoking loud with my lost boys
I'm getting high with my close friends who feel lost in life


All this money don't make me sad though
Even though I have financial success, I am not happy


Rubber bands in my pants bro
I store my money in rubber bands in my pockets


Don't close your eyes and lean back though
Don't let your guard down or relax too much


Y'all ain't ready for the Lean attack though
You are not prepared for what I'm about to bring


Lean, Lean, Lean, youngin with my team
I'm the leader of my crew, and we are all focused on success


Pumping RZA, eating pizza, man I'm living my dreams (Living my dreams)
I'm enjoying my life by listening to my favorite music and eating my favorite food, living my dream life


My life comprehended, it's not a lie
My life is real and truthful


I'm depended on my team
I rely on my friends and crew for support


When I send it, I spit fire, I'm an element
When I perform, I am energetic and powerful like an elemental force


I'm everything, you're irrelevant
I am important and significant, and others are not as important


Ta-take it easy, yeah, we getting it
Don't stress, we are achieving success


BBC pants, yeah, I'm getting rich
I am making money and living well, wearing my favorite pants from the brand BBC


All this love, I'm melting it
I am receiving a lot of attention and love from others, which is overwhelming me


Don't let me down, I'm not meant for it
I am not built to handle disappointment, so please don't let me down


If you ask me, I might come for it
If you ask me to do something, I may aggressively pursue it


I'll take you back to the rainforest
I will bring you to a lush, natural environment


My heart and soul, yeah, you tore it
You broke my heart and damaged my spirit


I don't want to be here, my life's more of it
I do not want to be in this situation, I aspire for something greater


There's more of it
There is more to life and I want to experience it


S-A-D B-O-Y-S
Spelling out Sad Boys, my group or crew name


See me in the club with it tatted on my chest
I proudly display the name of my crew on my chest at the club


See me in the cut with it tatted on my chest
Even when I'm in a more private setting, I still show my allegiance to my crew


See me, see me on the bus, blowing sesh, nothing less
You might catch me on the bus smoking marijuana with my friends, and nothing less than having a good time


We the best, fuck the rest
My crew and I are the best, and we don't care about anyone else


Water in my lungs, finna quest, I won't hit the earth
I am ready for a challenge, and I won't give up or fail


Fire, water, dirt, too turnt, too burnt
I am experiencing a lot of intense emotions, and I am feeling overwhelmed and burnt out


Make mistakes, I guess I'll never learn, see, see, see that's my firm
I keep making mistakes and never seem to learn from them, but that's just who I am


Nike, Nike on my shirt, bubbles, bubbles, blowing bubbles
I like to wear Nike clothing and shoes, and I enjoy blowing bubbles


But I guess they'll never burst, em-empire of my state of mind
The bubbles I blow seem everlasting, and my mind feels like an empire


I'ma make her mine
I'm going to pursue someone romantically and make them mine


Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind, I'm hard to find
I work hard and am busy with my life, which makes it difficult for people to find me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carl-Mikael Berlander, Jonathan Leandoer Hastad

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