GYU
AUGUST 08 Lyrics


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Exit on Long Beach Boulevard

Shawty, don't go let me gas you up
If your tank on' on E then I'ma fill you up, yeah
Want a savage, shawty? Wait until we home
I'ma put it down on you, do it like we grown, yeah, yeah
If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
Shawty, back it up on me then put your back into it
If he don't gas you up, girl, you that I'm gon' do it

Wanna get lost, get away (get away)
Top down, sun in your face (whoa)
Want a couple M's in the bank (in the bank)
Give you everything that he can't (that he can't)
Ain't no holdin' back, we don't need no space (no space)
Just forget about cuz, mama, that's a waste (ohh)
Sittin' back, won't admit he don't touch you right
Big drips, have you ever been on both sides? (On both sides)
If you wanna feel somethin', come with me tonight
You want out, it's on your face

Shawty, don't go let me gas you up
If your tank on' on E then I'ma fill you up, yeah
Want a savage, shawty? Wait until we home
I'ma put it down on you, do it like we grown, yeah, yeah
If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
Shawty, back it up on me then put your back into it
If he don't gas you up, girl, you that I'm gon' do it (whoa)

Either way, it goes mine, yeah
Shawty givin' me throat, yeah
Paint the picture, we can try, yeah
How you really wanna do it? Yeah
Shawty kept it way A1
Shawty dealing with a nigga bullshit
'Bout lil shawty, I don't play nothin'
I'll let a nigga hold a full clip
Let a nigga hold the whole one
Get the new one, not the old one
Love it how you keep it goin', yeah
Pussy put me in a coma, yeah
You the one them hoes ain't fuckin' with
You need to leave them lame niggas 'lone
'Fore that nigga know he not it for you
When he ready for it, know I got it for you, I got it for you

Shawty, don't go let me gas you up
If your tank on E then I'ma fill you up, yeah
Want a savage, shawty? Wait until we home
I'ma put it down on you, do it like we grown, yeah, yeah
If he don't gas you up, then I'ma do it
If he don't gas you up, then I'ma do it
Shawty, back it up on me then put your back into it
If he don't gas you up, girl, you that I'm gon' do it

You know I'm gon' gas you up then hit the walk with you, uh
I gotta make sure it's safe, I brought the pole with me too
You gotta keep on the lights, girl, I ain't judgmental
A queen is what you resemble, shawty
You ain't average, fall for the gentleman, shawty
You got a wagon on you, you got a dump truck
I told you back it up, I told you back it up
Tell you you're beautiful, you tell me I'm simple
Said I'd be faithful, you say I'm bullshittin'
Lil' shawty, let me gas you up

Shawty, don't go let me gas you up
If your tank on E then I'ma fill you up, yeah
Want a savage, shawty? Wait until we home
I'ma put it down on you, do it like we grown, yeah, yeah
If you don't gas you up then I'ma do it
If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
Shawty, back it up on me then put your back into it
If you don't gas you up, girl, you that I'm gon' do it





Yessir, motivation from your favorite gas station
That was Ty Dolla $ign, Bino Rideaux and AUGUST 08

Overall Meaning

In the song “GYU” (Gas You Up), August 08, Ty Dolla $ign, and Bino Rideaux tell a story of a man offering to fill up the emotional and physical needs of a woman. The lyrics are straightforward in conveying the message, with a mix of metaphorical and straightforward statements that complement the euphoric vibe of the instrumental.


The opening lines, “Exit on Long Beach Boulevard, Shawty, don't go, let me gas you up,” set the tone for the entire song. The man promises to fill the woman up emotionally and physically, just like how he would fill up her gas tank. The lines “If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it,” and “Shawty, back it up on me then put your back into it, If he don't gas you up, girl, you that I'm gon' do it” further emphasize the man’s intent on being the one to provide for the woman.


The chorus of the song further reinforces the theme, as he promises to “Put it down on you, do it like we grown.” The lines “Wanna get lost, get away, Top down, sun in your face”, illustrate the sense of excitement, the promise of a good time, and of fleeting freedom. Overall, ‘GYU’ is an enjoyable song that blends catchy lyrics with a lighthearted instrumental.


Line by Line Meaning

Exit on Long Beach Boulevard
The starting point of the journey that the singer is inviting his significant other to join him on.


Shawty, don't go let me gas you up
The singer is offering to lift up his partner's mood and self-esteem.


If your tank on' on E then I'ma fill you up, yeah
The singer is offering to provide his partner with emotional, financial or any other kind of support she may currently lack.


Want a savage, shawty? Wait until we home
The singer is promising passionate, wild lovemaking with his partner, but only in private.


I'ma put it down on you, do it like we grown, yeah, yeah
The singer is promising mature, respectful intimacy with his partner.


If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
The singer is comparing himself to his partner's previous or potential suitors and asserting his superior treatment of her.


Shawty, back it up on me then put your back into it
The singer is encouraging his partner to dance suggestively and touch him provocatively.


If he don't gas you up, girl, you that I'm gon' do it
The singer is emphasizing that he values and respects his partner against negative comparisons.


Wanna get lost, get away (get away)
The singer is sharing his desire for a romantic escape with his partner.


Top down, sun in your face (whoa)
The singer is conjuring up images of a carefree, adventurous trip in a convertible car with his partner.


Want a couple M's in the bank (in the bank)
The singer is expressing his intention and ability to financially provide for his partner's needs and wants.


Give you everything that he can't (that he can't)
The singer is assuring his partner that he can fulfill all her desires and dreams, unlike her past or potential lovers.


Ain't no holdin' back, we don't need no space (no space)
The singer is declaring his willingness to fully commit to his partner and erase any doubts or distance between them.


Just forget about cuz, mama, that's a waste (ohh)
The singer is dismissing any other potential suitors or distractions, as they cannot compare to him.


Sittin' back, won't admit he don't touch you right
The singer is suggesting that his partner's current or previous lover is not fulfilling her sexually or emotionally.


Big drips, have you ever been on both sides? (On both sides)
The singer is bragging about his sexual prowess and suggesting his partner try it out herself.


If you wanna feel somethin', come with me tonight
The singer is offering his partner to experience new, exciting sensations with him.


You want out, it's on your face
The singer is sensing his partner's dissatisfaction with her current romantic situation and offering her an alternative.


Either way, it goes mine, yeah
The singer is emphasizing his ownership and control over his partner's affections.


Shawty givin' me throat, yeah
The singer is describing a sexual act performed by his partner on him.


Paint the picture, we can try, yeah
The singer is suggesting that he and his partner can experiment sexually and emotionally.


How you really wanna do it? Yeah
The singer is asking his partner about her desires and preferences.


Shawty kept it way A1
The singer is praising his partner's excellence in her character or demeanor.


Shawty dealing with a nigga bullshit
The singer is acknowledging his own or other men's problematic behavior towards his partner, and trying to compensate.


'Bout lil shawty, I don't play nothin'
The singer is emphasizing his seriousness and commitment to his relationship with his partner.


I'll let a nigga hold a full clip
The singer is denying any violent intent, but still implying his readiness to defend his partner.


Let a nigga hold the whole one
The singer is expressing his trust and loyalty towards his partner.


Get the new one, not the old one
The singer is insisting on the best for his partner, avoiding anything outdated or inferior.


Love it how you keep it goin', yeah
The singer is complimenting his partner's ability to maintain their relationship and life despite challenges or setbacks.


Pussy put me in a coma, yeah
The singer is describing the powerful effect his partner's sexuality has on him.


You the one them hoes ain't fuckin' with
The singer is praising his partner's uniqueness and desirability, and looking down on other women who cannot compare to her.


You need to leave them lame niggas 'lone
The singer is advising his partner to cut ties with less worthy or compatible men.


'Fore that nigga know he not it for you
The singer is warning his partner that other men may not be good enough for her or might not have her best interests at heart.


When he ready for it, know I got it for you, I got it for you
The singer is assuring his partner that he has the love, care, and resources she deserves, and he is willing to provide them when she is ready.


You know I'm gon' gas you up then hit the walk with you, uh
The singer is promising to enhance his partner's appearance, mood, and social status, and accompany her on the streets.


I gotta make sure it's safe, I brought the pole with me too
The singer is implying that he takes precautions to protect himself and his partner, possibly with a weapon.


You gotta keep on the lights, girl, I ain't judgmental
The singer is accepting and appreciating his partner's body and personality, without any criticism or pressure.


A queen is what you resemble, shawty
The singer is comparing his partner to nobility, classiness, and beauty, elevating her status in his eyes.


You ain't average, fall for the gentleman, shawty
The singer is complimenting his partner's uniqueness, grace, and preference for courteous and respectful men.


You got a wagon on you, you got a dump truck
The singer is admiring his partner's curvaceous, voluptuous body.


I told you back it up, I told you back it up
The singer is repeating his request to his partner to grind on him and show off her assets.


Tell you you're beautiful, you tell me I'm simple
The singer is complimenting his partner's looks, while acknowledging his own simplicity and lack of sophistication.


Said I'd be faithful, you say I'm bullshittin'
The singer is promising loyalty and honesty to his partner, but she seems skeptical or unconvinced.


Lil' shawty, let me gas you up
The singer is repeating his request from the beginning of the song, to boost his partner's confidence and mood.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brandon Rainey, Gary Evan Fountaine, Isaac De Boni, Keanu Dean Torres, Michael Mule, Ray Jacobs, Tyrone Griffin

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Exit on Long Beach Boulevard
Shawty, don't go let me gas you up
If your tank on' on E then I'ma fill you up, yeah
Want a savage, shawty? Wait until we home
I'ma put it down on you, do it like we grown, yeah, yeah
If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
Shawty, back it up on me then put your back into it
If he don't gas you up, girl, you that I'm gon' do it
Wanna get lost, get away (get away)
Top down, sun in your face (whoa)
Want a couple M's in the bank (in the bank)
Give you everything that he can't (that he can't)
Ain't no holdin' back, we don't need no space (no space)
Just forget about cuz, mama, that's a waste (ohh)
Sittin' back, won't admit he don't touch you right
Big drips, have you ever been on both sides? (On both sides)
If you wanna feel somethin', come with me tonight
You want out, it's on your face
Shawty, don't go let me gas you up
If your tank on' on E then I'ma fill you up, yeah
Want a savage, shawty? Wait until we home
I'ma put it down on you, do it like we grown, yeah, yeah
If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
Shawty, back it up on me then put your back into it
If he don't gas you up, girl, you that I'm gon' do it (whoa)
Either way, it goes mine, yeah
Shawty givin' me throat, yeah
Paint the picture, we can try, yeah
How you really wanna do it? Yeah
Shawty kept it way A1
Shawty dealing with a nigga bullshit
'Bout lil shawty, I don't play nothin'
I'll let a nigga hold a full clip
Let a nigga hold the whole one
Get the new one, not the old one
Love it how you keep it goin', yeah
Pussy put me in a coma, yeah
You the one them hoes ain't fuckin' with
You need to leave them lame niggas 'lone
'Fore that nigga know he not it for you
When he ready for it, know I got it for you, I got it for you
Shawty, don't go let me gas you up
If your tank on E then I'ma fill you up, yeah
Want a savage, shawty? Wait until we home
I'ma put it down on you, do it like we grown, yeah, yeah
If he don't gas you up, then I'ma do it
If he don't gas you up, then I'ma do it
Shawty, back it up on me then put your back into it
If he don't gas you up, girl, you that I'm gon' do it
You know I'm gon' gas you up then hit the walk with you, uh
I gotta make sure it's safe, I brought the pole with me too
You gotta keep on the lights, girl, I ain't judgmental
A queen is what you resemble, shawty
You ain't average, fall for the gentleman, shawty
You got a wagon on you, you got a dump truck
I told you back it up, I told you back it up
Tell you you're beautiful, you tell me I'm simple
Said I'd be faithful, you say I'm bullshittin'
Lil' shawty, let me gas you up
Shawty, don't go let me gas you up
If your tank on E then I'ma fill you up, yeah
Want a savage, shawty? Wait until we home
I'ma put it down on you, do it like we grown, yeah, yeah
If you don't gas you up then I'ma do it
If he don't gas you up then I'ma do it
Shawty, back it up on me then put your back into it
If you don't gas you up, girl, you that I'm gon' do it
Yessir, motivation from your favorite gas station
That was Ty Dolla $ign, Bino Rideaux and AUGUST 08



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In the late 00s, this as a single would be a worldwide hit

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