Born in Key West though raised in Ft. Myers, BabyJake is the latest music a… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Key West though raised in Ft. Myers, BabyJake is the latest music artist to acquire buzz out of South West, Florida. While his entry into music started at a young age, his plan out of high school was to play college sports. After a year, he dropped out and returned home to record and release music under his government name, Jake Herring. After self-releasing an EP titled "Little Mess", and a single, “Miami” that garnered attention online, he connected with producers Luyo Mario and DVLP who saw Jake’s true potential for stardom. He inked a deal with School Boy Records and Republic Records through DVLP’s Transcendent Entertainment imprint after catching the attention of Scooter Braun with a new name [BabyJake] and a whole new angle to his craft. Harnessing his knack for strong songwriting through his folk past mixed with his love of hip-hop, BabyJake is geared to mix genres and feelings in a way that’s never been done before. “My goal is to reach out to people and connect to their hearts the way my lyrics connect to mine,” he says. “You don’t have to have the same experiences to have the same feelings.”

- Dom Vigil, Prelude Press

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BabyJake Lyrics

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Yeah, uh, yeah
I swear I used to write better,
Do better, be better, yeah, yeah

I swear I used to write better lines when I blew a tree
I used to take my damn time with this poetry
And smoke a fatty with my cold morning coffee
Now I can't even drink my cold morning coffee

All the panic attacks
I feel the pressure, always watching my back
At least I finally found someone, in fact
Only reason that I'm truly on track
Turn my engine on and told me
"Don't you ever look back
Don't you ever look back
There's always more to life, don't you forget
That one day you gon' be a father with your own batch of kids
So you can't go around talking all of that shit
'Cause you gon' live a long life if you past twenty-six
You gon' have many years
You gon' have many tears
Many things that you fear
So you gotta steer clear
And find the end of the tunnel
See that your own self, stay outta trouble
So you can look at your mother, and tell her"

Mama, I'm happy
Mama, I'm healthy
Mama, I'm here
I'm here
Look at me clearly
Look in the rear view
Look in the mirror
In the mirror

Yeah
Don't get it twisted, I just am who I am
If you can't respect my wishes then you ain't in the plan
Yeah, I really like my alcohol, bottle or can, fuck it
I'll hold one in one in one in each hand
Damn it, that makes three, I guess I'll have to grab another
Even numbers are key, I got nowhere to be
But the woman that I love worrying 'bout me
Like, "Is he okay to drive?" Baby, let's just see
I hit I-95, been a minute, mane (yeah)
Cruise control, ninety-five in the middle lane (skrrt)
Feeling good, feeling great, shake and bake it
I'm a daredevil, yeah, I feel amazing
2-3-9 'til I die, man it's fuck the fame (fuck it)
I'm a Florida boy, baby, I'ma stay the same (ayy)
In my hood I hold weight, can't be flaking
I stay busy on my grind, money-making

Mama, I'm happy
Mama, I'm healthy
Mama, I'm here
I'm here
Look at me clearly
Look in the rear view
Look in the mirror
In the mirror

Mama, I'm happy
Mama, I'm healthy
Mama, I'm here
I'm here
Look at me clearly
Look in the rear view
Look in the mirror
In the mirror

Mama, I'm
Yeah
(Mama, I'm)
Uh, yeah, yeah
Mama, I'm
Yeah

(Mama, I'm)
Uh, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "239" by BabyJake is a reflective and introspective song with lyrics that talk about the artist's struggles with his career and life choices. The opening lines of the song indicate a sense of disappointment in his abilities as an artist. The artist then reflects on his difficulties with anxiety and panic attacks which have made it tough for him to pursue his artistic endeavors with the same enthusiasm and dedication as before. However, he finds solace in the fact that he has found someone to support and guide him. The lyrics also convey a message of hope and resilience with the artist acknowledging the need to pursue his goals despite the obstacles.

The lyrics then shift to the topic of drinking, with the artist being unapologetic about his love for alcohol. He talks about his desire to hold a bottle or can in each hand, indicating a casual attitude towards drinking. However, he is also aware of the concerns of his loved ones and decides to go for a drive with his partner. The artist then raps about his love for his hometown, Florida and how he intends to stay true to his roots. He talks about his work ethic and how he is focused on making money and achieving his goals, regardless of the fame that may or may not come with it. All in all, the song "239" highlights the struggles, hopes, and dreams of a young artist on the cusp of adulthood.

Line by Line Meaning

I swear I used to write better,
I used to write better lines when I smoked marijuana.

Do better, be better, yeah, yeah
I used to take more time to create thoughtful poetry.

Now I can't even drink my cold morning coffee
Nowadays, I cannot even enjoy my morning coffee.

All the panic attacks
I experience several anxiety attacks.

I feel the pressure, always watching my back
I always feel pressured and that people observe everything I do.

At least I finally found someone, in fact
I am thankful that I found someone special.

Only reason that I'm truly on track
The person I found motivated me to move on with my life and set things straight.

Turn my engine on and told me
They encouraged me to move forward with my life.

"Don't you ever look back
They advised me to stop focusing on the past and look ahead.

'Cause you gon' live a long life if you past twenty-six
The individual encouraged me to focus on the future because I have a long life ahead of me.

You gon' have many years
They reminded me that I have numerous years to live.

You gon' have many tears
They reminded me that I will have moments of pain and hardships in my life.

Many things that you fear
They reminded me that fear is a natural feeling that I will encounter in my life.

So you gotta steer clear
They advised me to avoid trouble and stay out of harm's way.

And find the end of the tunnel
They encouraged me to find the light at the end of the tunnel.

So you can look at your mother, and tell her
They inspired me to work hard and become successful, so I could show my mother that I am capable.

Mama, I'm happy
I am happy and content.

Mama, I'm healthy
I am healthy and well.

Mama, I'm here, I'm here
I am present and here in the moment.

Look at me clearly
See me for who I truly am.

Look in the rearview
Reflect on the past and what has been overcome.

Look in the mirror, in the mirror
Examine oneself and reflect on one's growth as a person.

Don't get it twisted, I just am who I am
I am who I am and won't pretend to be anyone else.

If you can't respect my wishes then you ain't in the plan
If you don't respect me for who I am, then you don't belong in my life.

I really like my alcohol, bottle or can, fuck it
I enjoy drinking alcohol, whether it is in a bottle or a can.

I got nowhere to be
I currently have no commitments or appointments to attend to.

But the woman that I love worrying 'bout me
The woman I love is concerned about my well-being.

Like, "Is he okay to drive?" Baby, let's just see
My loved one is wondering whether I am capable of driving or not but we are taking it as it comes.

Feeling good, feeling great, shake and bake it
I am feeling good and ready to take on what comes at me.

I'm a daredevil, yeah, I feel amazing
I am not afraid to take risks, and I feel great.

2-3-9 'til I die, man it's fuck the fame (fuck it)
I will always stay loyal to my area code (239) and I don't care about popularity.

I'm a Florida boy, baby, I'ma stay the same (ayy)
I am from Florida and will always remain true to my roots.

In my hood I hold weight, can't be flaking
I am influential in my neighborhood, and I can't be unreliable or inconsistent for the people.

I stay busy on my grind, money-making
I am constantly working hard to make money and become successful.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jacob Herring, Luis M. Melendez, Mason Sacks, Nicholas Lee

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