Golden's first music video, "Trappers Anthem", was released in 2017. In January 2019, he released the single "Valentino", which received over 100 million plays on Spotify. He received his first record deal through producer D. A. Doman. 24kGoldn got his big break through his 2019 "high-energy" single "Valentino". However, the rapper said in 2020 that "those ['Valentino'] were recorded over a year ago and don't exactly reflect the person I have become since then". Golden released his debut EP Dropped Outta College in November 2019, and he signed a record deal with Records, LLC and Columbia Records. In 2020, Golden gained further attention with single "City of Angels", which was officially released to US alternative radio on March 31, 2020; followed up in May 2020 with an official remix of the song by English singer-songwriter Yungblud. On May 20, 24kGoldn was featured on the remix of Olivia O'Brien's single "Josslyn".
On August 11, 2020, he was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class, placing in the 10th position after receiving the most fan votes. That same month, Golden's July 2020 single "Mood" featuring Iann Dior hit the charts due to its success on TikTok. It went on to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
24kGoldn's music ranges from a variety of genres, motivated by his need to "never want[ing] to be constricted by one genre". Regarding his style, he stated: "depending on what song you listen to, my music can be described different ways". He attributes his "maturity and development" to rapper Paypa Boy, who initially got him into recording music.
24kGoldn grew up in San Francisco, California and attended Lowell High School, a selective public school. As a child, 24kGoldn acted in commercials. Golden sang in the choir in middle school and high school, and, with that, the importance of music in his life grew with his "own growth". Before he realised he could do music professionally, he planned on becoming a hedge fund manager. Golden attended the University of Southern California where he joined the Beta-Sigma Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, as a Spring 2019 initiate. He initially took a leave of absence from school to pursue his rap career. Golden stated that he was not anticipating "that things were going to happen so fast when I came to USC", and did not think he would finish University, but he wanted to round off the school year to further develop the relationships he made, stating his love for being on campus, and that being a student kept him "grounded".
MY BED
24kgoldn Lyrics
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Hittin' my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said
Swear that you ain't been the same since you left my bed
You wanna play, I'm not with the games, so don't even try, yeah
Hittin' my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said
You been actin' different, baby (uh)
What you been sippin' on? 'Cause that don't look like lipton, baby (no)
I wanna take you back, you know that you could get it, baby (yeah)
But you keep sayin' that you done and that you fucking hate me (whoa)
You really drive me crazy
I just wanna know, do you even wanna be mine?
Up at 3 AM, girl, what happened to your bedtime?
You was all on my mind, thought I was the right guy
Lost her to the night life, guess she wasn't my type
You wanna play, I'm not with the games, so don't even try, yeah
Hittin' my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said
Swear that you ain't been the same since you left my bed
You wanna play, I'm not with the games, so don't even try, yeah (no)
Hittin' my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head (my head)
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said (all said)
Swear that you ain't been the same since you left my bed (my bed)
You wanna play, I'm not with the games, so don't even try, yeah (no)
Hittin' my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head (my head)
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said (all said)
Swear that you ain't been the same since you left my bed
The chorus of 24kgoldn's "My Bed" is essentially a warning to a former lover who's trying to reach out for whatever reason. The singer is no longer interested and is not playing games. He's simply laying down the law - if the former lover is trying to start something up again, he should stop now, as the singer has no intention of getting back together.
The second verse reflects the complexity of the singer's emotions. While he may have been hurt and is prepared to move on, he's still grappling with mixed feelings about his former lover. He wonders about her current actions and behavior, conveying his confusion through questions like "What you been sippin' on?" He ultimately finds himself tormented by the loss, curiously asking if she still wants him while clearly aware that it's too late for reconciliation.
In short, the song is about a former lover who's still trying to make contact, but the singer has moved on and wants nothing to do with the games. It's also about the mixed feelings he's grappling with after the breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanna play, I'm not with the games, so don't even try, yeah
I'm not interested in playing games; don't waste your time trying to manipulate me.
Hittin' my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head
Stop calling me and trying to get in touch with me, I need to move on from you.
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said
I heard from others that you were trying to hurt me emotionally.
Swear that you ain't been the same since you left my bed
I believe that you've changed ever since we ended things physically.
You been actin' different, baby (uh)
You're not behaving the same as you used to.
What you been sippin' on? 'Cause that don't look like lipton, baby (no)
You're doing something that's not normal for you, what's going on?
I wanna take you back, you know that you could get it, baby (yeah)
I still have feelings for you and want to give our relationship another chance.
But you keep sayin' that you done and that you fucking hate me (whoa)
You're telling me you're over us and that you despise me.
You really drive me crazy
Your actions and attitude towards me are confusing and frustrating.
I just wanna know, do you even wanna be mine?
I'm unsure of where we stand, do you want to be in a relationship with me?
Up at 3 AM, girl, what happened to your bedtime?
Why are you awake at such a late hour?
You was all on my mind, thought I was the right guy
I couldn't stop thinking about you, I believed I was the person you should be with.
Lost her to the night life, guess she wasn't my type
You preferred the party lifestyle over being with me, so we weren't compatible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Golden Landis Von Jones, Omer Fedi, Tito Securro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
You wanna play, I'm not with the games, so don't even try, yeah
Hit up my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said
Swear that you ain't been the same since you left my bed
You wanna play, I'm not with the games, so don't even try, yeah
Hit up my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said
Swear that you ain't been the same since you left my bed, hey
You been actin' different, baby (Uh)
What you been sippin' on? 'Cause that don't look like Lipton, baby (No)
I wanna take you back, you know that you could get it, baby (Yeah)
But you keep sayin' that you done and that you f**king hate me (Woah), you really drive me crazy
I just wanna know, do you even wanna be mine?
Up at three AM, girl, what happened to your bedtime?
You was all on my mind, thought I was the right guy
Lost her to the night light, guess she wasn't my type
You wanna play, I'm not with the games, so don't even try, yeah
Hit up my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said
Swear that you ain't been the same since you left my bed
You wanna play, I'm not with the games, so don't even try, yeah (No)
Hit up my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head (My head)
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said (All said)
Swear that you ain't been the same since you left my bed (My bed)
You wanna play, I'm not with the games, so don't even try, yeah (No)
Hit up my phone, leave me alone, get out of my head (My head)
You was tryna break my heart, that's what they all said (All said)
Swear that you ain't been the same since you left my bed
Listen to my song "You Can't Guard Me"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKqS3viLBQA
@yungamare4750
Imagine walking out the studio after making this heat.
@tiradoquiver
I’d feel like the best 😂
@stormcherry6064
🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
@YoungC0604
“Lost her to the nightlight, guess she wasn’t my type.”
Realest verse of 2019.
@raulcaseres5932
“hit up my phone, leave me alone get out of my head” 🥶🥶
@Linramey
“you was tryna break my heart, that’s what they all said”
@matthewrutten8864
how is this not gone viral yet????
@locogocrazy1140
Max Coulton yes it is wtf
@AKGaming-je5dw
Max Coulton damn you need to fix your ears.
@IDontWannaWurk
@@AKGaming-je5dw it's really not that good of a song I like City of angles tho