The pair grew up with the sounds of Michael Jackson, Usher, Missy Elliot and Chris Brown. The duo grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They honed their dancing skills in elementary school, they started as LesTwins copycats, later establishing a popular social media page that issued viral dance challenges. "Rolex" happened to be one of these hits, eventually racking up over 80 million streams on YouTube and storming the Billboard Hot 100. Wearing their trademark bear facemasks, they issued their first single, "In Reverse," in 2016. They danced in Usher's video for "No Limit" and at the 2016 BET Awards, later signing with Columbia Records. "Lit Right Now" arrived in early 2017, but was soon eclipsed by the infectious anthem "Rolex," which echoed similar trap-influenced pop hits like Migos' "Bad and Boujee," Rae Sremmurd's "Black Beatles," and D.R.A.M.'s "Broccoli". Ayo & Teo kicked off with a number of pics and vids reposted by Chris Brown, the two are now rubbing elbows and sharing stages with the very people that influenced them the most. Most recently being invited and flown out to perform by Usher himself, the boys shared the 2016 BET Awards stage with the R&B phenom. The duo quickly developed their own unique brand of dancing and began to upload YouTube videos from their basement and living room. With zero promotion, and strictly through the power of social media, they began to gain mass appeal by creating and having their “dance challenges” reposted to some of Instagram’s most popular dance pages. Recognizing this as their main outlet, the younger of the brothers (Teo) created what has become an instant phenomenon and their moniker – “The Reverse“. Simply reversing the steps to some of world’s best dance crazes, their Reverse of the “Nae Nae” went viral overnight, on every posted outlet, and received over 150 million views.
Ayo is aged 20 and Teo is currently 17.
Their dancing style highly resembles that of Les Twins, a popular dancing duo from France.
Fallen Angels
Ayo & Teo Lyrics
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I know I make it hard to stay
The devil make it hard to pray
Hit the climax okay
Burning holes, fallen souls
Ice on my wrist so I stay cold
Chosen for the fame
Burning holes, fallen souls
Ice on my wrist so I stay cold
Chosen for the fame
I′ll make sure you know my name
I'm not chosen for the flames
Fallen angels in my way
I'm not chosen for the flames
Fallen angels in my way
Quit revealing your spell
Know this feeling too well
Quit revealing your spell
Know this feeling too well
I feel it I feel it I feel the devil watching me
I hear it I hear it I hear the voices calling me
I see it I see it I see that person stalking me
These demons these demons they starting to get onto me
A lot of darkness need some light to it yeah yeah
I tried to hide I tried fight all of these souls
This fire inside trying to ignite baby, yeah yeah
I′m scared I don′t know where to go
Fallen angels, fallen souls, fallen hopes, fallen goals
I keep it real since day 1 I ain't never gone fold
Use to sleep on the floor, no heat in the cold
Extra blankets kept us warm so I ain′t never letting go
Stay deep and silent like a pack of raccoons
Like dirt on a carpet, I need a vacuum
Chosen for the fame nobody asked you
Chosen for the fame nobody asked you
I'm not chosen for the flames
Fallen angels in my way
I′m not chosen for the flames
Fallen angels in my way
Quit revealing your spell
Know this feeling too well
Quit revealing your spell
Know this feeling too well
The song "Fallen Angels" by Ayo & Teo is a powerful testament to the struggles of fame and the constant pressure to maintain a public persona. In the verses, the artists sing about the difficulties of keeping a relationship while constantly being in the spotlight. They acknowledge that their behavior and lifestyle can make it hard for others to stay in their lives. The chorus speaks about "fallen angels," which represents the artists themselves and how they feel lost and conflicted in the midst of their fame. They feel like they have been chosen for this life but are struggling to maintain their sense of self and morality.
The lyrics also touch upon the pressure to maintain an image, hinting that it can cause a person to lose themselves. Ayo & Teo mention how they are chosen for the fame, but this fame comes with a heavy price as shown by the lyrics talking about fallen souls and hopes. They also talk about the devil making it hard to pray, indicating their struggles in balancing between their faith and the glamour of the entertainment industry. The final bit of the chorus mentions a spell being cast, representing how easy it is to get lost in the superficial world of fame and lose touch with one's true self.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the pitfalls of fame and what it takes to maintain a sense of self in a world that can easily engulf and transform a person into becoming someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Said you wouldn't walk away
You promised to stay with me, but now you're leaving
I know I make it hard to stay
I have a lot of problems and issues that make it difficult for you to be with me
The devil make it hard to pray
I am struggling with my faith and my ability to connect with a higher power
Hit the climax okay
I am embracing the highs and lows of life
Burning holes, fallen souls
I am damaging myself and others with my actions and choices
Ice on my wrist so I stay cold
I am trying to appear tough and unaffected by the struggles I am facing
Chosen for the fame
I am pursuing success and recognition, even if it means sacrificing other things in my life
I'll make sure you know my name
I am determined to become famous and make an impact on the world
I'm not chosen for the flames
I am not meant to suffer or be punished for my actions
Fallen angels in my way
I am facing obstacles and challenges that are preventing me from achieving my goals
Quit revealing your spell
Stop trying to control me or manipulate me
Know this feeling too well
I have experienced this before and I am not going to let it happen again
I feel it I feel it I feel the devil watching me
I am aware of negative influences and temptations in my life
I hear it I hear it I hear the voices calling me
I am struggling to make the right decisions and am being pulled in different directions
I see it I see it I see that person stalking me
I am being followed or watched by someone who is making me feel unsafe or threatened
These demons these demons they starting to get onto me
My inner demons and negative feelings are becoming overwhelming
A lot of darkness need some light to it yeah yeah
I am struggling with darkness and negativity in my life and need to find positivity and hope
I tried to hide I tried fight all of these souls
I have tried to overcome my problems and challenges but am still struggling
This fire inside trying to ignite baby, yeah yeah
I have a spark of inspiration and ambition that I am trying to cultivate and turn into something meaningful
I'm scared I don't know where to go
I am feeling lost and unsure of my direction in life
Fallen angels, fallen souls, fallen hopes, fallen goals
I am experiencing a lot of disappointment and failure in my life
I keep it real since day 1 I ain't never gone fold
I have always been honest and authentic in my actions and decisions
Use to sleep on the floor, no heat in the cold
I have experienced difficult times and struggled with poverty and discomfort
Extra blankets kept us warm so I ain't never letting go
I have fond memories of a time when I had very little and am grateful for what I have now
Stay deep and silent like a pack of raccoons
I am being secretive and cautious in my actions and decisions
Like dirt on a carpet, I need a vacuum
I have a lot of problems and issues that need to be cleaned up and addressed
Chosen for the fame nobody asked you
I am pursuing fame and success for my own personal reasons, not because anyone else asked me to
Quit revealing your spell
Stop trying to control or manipulate me
Know this feeling too well
I have experienced this before and am not going to let it happen again
Writer(s): Tariq Anwar-bassett Sharrieff, Julian Andre Mejia, Jordan Orvosh, Mateo Bowles, Ayleo Bowles
Contributed by Eli Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Debron
4 years now and this is still one of my favorite songs... RIP X🙏🏽🙏🏽
Slayer👾
Same bro you’re a legend like x
Will Lanzin
I'm from Brazil and my neighbors love this song! they put this one first and then the look at me for x
Janice Simons
I relate bro
puffy
Gone but not forgotten rip x 🙏❤️
the_loanly_walker haz
so true m8
Rob Mc
Why him 💔💔 take me instead
Shmalex
When I heard X's voice I felt a combination of sadness and frustration. X was turning his life around, he was resolving the beef he had with fellow rappers. For the past couple of weeks I've been asking "why", why would anyone take the life of a legend that was trying to make the world a better place. Rest in power X🙏🙏
wolf_god1820
I love he songs
Monkey223s
God had to call his angel back first Tupac then Biggie now XXXTENTACION