Cozart attended Dulles Elementary School and later Banner High School on Chicago's South Side, which is where he got his career start. In December 2011, he was arrested on a weapons charge (aggravated unlawful use of a weapon) and put under house arrest at his grandmother's home. While under house arrest, Cozart posted several videos to his YouTube account. The attention he received grew in the short time between the release of several mixtapes and several music videos, including "Bang," "3Hunna," and "I Don't Like." After two locally successful mixtapes, "I Don't Like" became a local hit in Chicago. It also caught fellow Chicago rapper Kanye West's attention, and West organized a remix of the song along with rappers Pusha T, Jadakiss, and Big Sean. On July 7, 2012, it was announced that Chief Keef would be performing at the 2012 Lollapalooza music festival.
In the following years, Keef has served up a continuous stream of releases, such as Back From the Dead 2 (2014), Bang 3 (2015), and Thot Breaker (2017). Critics have cited Chief Keef as a major influence on contemporary hip hop through his impact on artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Tupac and various collaborations.
Can You Be My Friend
Chief Keef Lyrics
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Hey turn the music up for me Chris
She take it slow then she wind it up
I'm showing love but that's not enough
Girl, you look fine like wine
Loan me some of your time
Tell me, can you be my friend?
Baby, will you take me for who I am?
I'ma hold the deal up on my end
Bang, bang
I know you don't want no scrub
Baby I'ma boss, you should love that in me
She's like, "But my bestfriend was like
'Baby he's a dog, he was tryna holla at me'"
I know I can fuck up, another man can luck up
In the club, dancing on your pum pum
Baby I respect you, love you if you let me
I do not take you as a dumb dumb
I'll hold you slowly
Treat you like a trophy
Get so much of you, I OD
Can you pass me up like slowly
I'll wear you out like my Louis
Squeeze on you like my tooly
Stir you up like a smoothie
Clean you up like my jewelry
She take it slow then she wind it up
I'm showing love but that's not enough
Girl, you look fine like wine
Loan me some of your time
Tell me, can you be my friend?
I would like to tell you who I am
Baby, will you take me for who I am?
I'ma hold the deal up on my end
Bang, bang
If I get all on your back
Snap for me like I'm a pole
Baby, I'm a young Randy Moss
I can catch as long as you throw it
I just picked you up some roses and a Lotus
I just picked up some spice for the potion
Just picked a new scent from Barney's, baby
You know I smell like I'm balling
You know I ain't used to one night
I can have you here in one flight, baby
It's just me and you and one bowl
They see us on this yacht, they gon' go crazy
Your friends know how much you love me
But they be still tryna fuck me
When it comes to them, I act like I'm rusty
Baby I won't lie, just trust me
She take it slow then she wind it up
I'm showing love but that's not enough
Girl, you look fine like wine
Loan me some of your time
Tell me, can you be my friend?
I would like to tell you who I am
Baby, will you take me for who I am?
I'ma hold the deal up on my end
Bang, bang
In Chief Keef's song Can You Be My Friend, the rapper talks about his desire to be friends with a girl he is attracted to. He mentions that he wants to get to know her better and asks if she will accept him for who he is. He assures her that he will be faithful to her and treat her like a trophy. He also acknowledges that he may mess up at times, but promises to be honest with her. The chorus repeats the question of whether she can be his friend and emphasizes that he will keep his end of the deal.
The lyrics reveal Chief Keef's vulnerable side as he seeks to establish a connection with the girl beyond just physical attraction. Despite his reputation as a rapper who glorifies drugs, violence and sex in his music, the song shows a softer and more emotional side to him. The beat by Young Chop adds to the overall mood of the song, with its slow tempo and mellow melody.
Overall, Can You Be My Friend shows Chief Keef's willingness to explore different themes in his music and shed light on his personal life experiences. It humanizes him and makes him relatable to his audience, who may also struggle with wanting deeper connections with people around them.
Line by Line Meaning
She take it slow then she wind it up
The girl moves slowly and then picks up her pace.
I'm showing love but that's not enough
I'm expressing my affection, but it seems to not be enough for her.
Girl, you look fine like wine
You look amazing and attractive like fine wine.
Loan me some of your time
Please give me some of your time to talk and hang out with me.
Tell me, can you be my friend?
Can we be friends and get to know each other?
I would like to tell you who I am
I want to introduce myself and share my personality.
Baby, will you take me for who I am?
Will you accept me for who I am and not try to change me?
I'ma hold the deal up on my end
I will hold my end of the deal and be committed.
Bang, bang
An expression used to convey that I'm serious and committed.
I know you don't want no scrub
I know you don't want a man who is lazy or unproductive.
Baby I'ma boss, you should love that in me
I'm a successful and powerful man, and you should appreciate that in me.
She's like, "But my bestfriend was like
She's saying that her friend warned her about me.
'Baby he's a dog, he was tryna holla at me'
My girl's friend is claiming that I was unfaithful and tried to pursue her.
I know I can fuck up, another man can luck up
I'm admitting that I'm not perfect, and another man could potentially take my place.
In the club, dancing on your pum pum
I saw you dancing in the club and was attracted to you.
Baby I respect you, love you if you let me
I admire and respect you, and I'm willing to love you if you give me the chance.
I do not take you as a dumb dumb
I don't see you as unintelligent or foolish.
I'll hold you slowly
I'll embrace you gently and softly.
Treat you like a trophy
I'll treat you as something valuable and special.
Get so much of you, I OD
I love and desire you so much that it's like an overdose.
Can you pass me up like slowly
Can you reject me slowly and kindly?
I'll wear you out like my Louis
I'll use you and wear you out like I do with my designer clothes.
Squeeze on you like my tooly
I'll hug and hold you closely and tightly like my gun.
Stir you up like a smoothie
I'll excite and stimulate you like a blended smoothie drink.
Clean you up like my jewelry
I'll take care of you and make you shine like my expensive jewelry.
If I get all on your back
If I start to pressure you or become a burden to you.
Snap for me like I'm a pole
Clap or dance for me as if I'm a pole dancer.
Baby, I'm a young Randy Moss
I'm a talented and successful young man like the football player Randy Moss.
I can catch as long as you throw it
I can be successful and thrive as long as you support me and give me opportunities.
I just picked you up some roses and a Lotus
I bought you some flowers to show my affection, and a Lotus car as a gift.
I just picked up some spice for the potion
I just got some drugs or alcohol to spice up our relationship.
Just picked a new scent from Barney's, baby
I got a new cologne from the high-end store Barney's to smell good for you.
You know I smell like I'm balling
I smell like success and wealth.
You know I ain't used to one night
I'm not used to having one night stands or casual hookups.
I can have you here in one flight, baby
I can fly you out to see me anytime you want.
It's just me and you and one bowl
It's just the two of us sharing a bowl of drugs or alcohol.
They see us on this yacht, they gon' go crazy
Others will be envious and jealous when they see us on this luxurious yacht.
Your friends know how much you love me
Your friends are aware of how much you care for me.
But they be still tryna fuck me
However, they still try to pursue me sexually behind your back.
When it comes to them, I act like I'm rusty
When dealing with them, I pretend that I'm not interested or rusty (out of practice).
Baby I won't lie, just trust me
I promise to always be honest with you and earn your trust.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Keith Cozart, Chris Thomas Barnett, Tyree Lamar Pittman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gabriele1391
LYRICS:
Hey turn the music up for me Chris
She take it slow then she wind it up
I'm showing love but that's not enough
Girl, you look fine like wine
Loan me some of your time
Tell me, can you be my friend?
I would like to tell you who I am
Baby, will you take me for who I am?
I'ma hold the deal up on my end
Bang, bang
I know you don't want no scrub
Baby I'ma boss, you should love that in me
She's like, "But my bestfriend was like
'Baby he's a dog, he was tryna holla at me'"
I know I can fuck up, another man can luck up
In the club, dancing on your pum pum
Baby I respect you, love you if you let me
I do not take you as a dumb dumb
I'll hold you slowly
Treat you like a trophy
Get so much of you, I OD
Can you pass me up like slowly
I'll wear you out like my Louis
Squeeze on you like my tooly
Stir you up like a smoothie
Clean you up like my jewelry
She take it slow then she wind it up
I'm showing love but that's not enough
Girl, you look fine like wine
Loan me some of your time
Tell me, can you be my friend?
I would like to tell you who I am
Baby, will you take me for who I am?
I'ma hold the deal up on my end
Bang, bang
If I get all on your back
Snap for me like I'm a pole
Baby, I'm a young Randy Moss
I can catch as long as you throw it
I just picked you up some roses and a Lotus
I just picked up some spice for the potion
Just picked a new scent from Barney's, baby
You know I smell like I'm balling
You know I ain't used to one night
I can have you here in one flight, baby
It's just me and you and one bowl
They see us on this yacht, they gon' go crazy
Your friends know how much you love me
But they be still tryna fuck me
When it comes to them, I act like I'm rusty
Baby I won't lie, just trust me
She take it slow then she wind it up
I'm showing love but that's not enough
Girl, you look fine like wine
Loan me some of your time
Tell me, can you be my friend?
I would like to tell you who I am
Baby, will you take me for who I am?
I'ma hold the deal up on my end
Bang, bang
@user-ty1eo7mc8u
[Intro]
Young Chop on the beat
Ayy, turn the music up for me, Chris
Sosa on the beat
[Chorus]
She take it slow then she wind it up (Wind it up)
I'm showing love but it's not enough (It's not enough)
Girl you look fine like wine (Like wine)
Loan me some of your time (Some of your time)
Tell me can you be my friend
I would like to tell you who I am (Bang, bang)
Baby will you take me for who I am
I'ma hold the deal up on my end
Bang, bang
[Verse 1]
I know you don't want no scrub (Yah)
Baby I'ma boss you should love that in me (Sosa baby)
She's like "But my bestfriend was like (Huh?)
'Baby he's a dog (What?) he was trynna holla at me" (Uh, uh)
I know I can fuck up, another man can luck up (Yah)
In the club dancing on your pum pum (Bang, bang)
Baby I respect you and love you (Yah)
If you let me I do not take you as a dumb-dumb (Mmm)
I'll hold you slowly (Ya-yah)
Treat you like a trophy (Ya-yah)
Get so much of you I OD (Bang, bang)
Can you pass me up like slowly (Bang, bang)
I'll wear you out like my Louie (Bang, bang, bang)
Squeeze on you like my toolie (Bang, bang, bang)
Stir you up like a smoothie (Bang, bang, bang)
Clean you up like my jewelry (Bang, bang, bang)Chorus]
She take it slow then she wind it up (Wind it up)
I'm showing love but it's not enough (It's not enough)
Girl you look fine like wine (Like wine)
Loan me some of your time (Some of your time)
Tell me can you be my friend
I would like to tell you who I am (Bang, bang)
Baby will you take me for who I am
I'ma hold the deal up on my end
Bang, bang
[Verse 2]
But if I get all in your back (Bang)
Snap for me like a poet (Bang, bang)
Baby I'm a young Randy Moss (Yah)
I can catch it long as you throw it (Sosa baby)
I just picked you up some Roses in the Lotus (I did)
I just picked up some spice for the potion (Bang, bang)
Just picked up a new scent from Barney's, baby (New scent)
You know that I smell like I'm ballin' (Bang, bang)
You know that I ain't used to one night (Yah)
I can have you here in one flight, baby (Mmm)
It's just me and you in one boat (Mmm)
They see us on this yacht, they gon' go crazy (Mmm)
Your friends know how much you love me (Sosa baby)
But they be still tryna fuck with me (Bang, bang)
When it comes to them I act like I'm rusty (Sosa baby)
Baby I won't lie, just trust meChorus]
She take it slow then she wind it up (Wind it up)
I'm showing love but it's not enough (It's not enough)
Girl you look fine like wine (Like wine)
Loan me some of your time (Some of your time)
Tell me can you be my friend
I would like to tell you who I am (Bang, bang)
Baby will you take me for who I am
I'ma hold the deal up on my end
Bang, bang
@ostavlyat192
this is probably his most peaceful song
@kjeezy2990
ostavlyat valley is chill af too
@beyondkujo
@K Jeezy "ain't missing you" up there to
@apemode-qu7rk
'nobody' without a doubt
@renji6210
Playoff James harden petty too
@goober8431
and lien
@burrri
This was mad underrated. If drake did this yall would be on it
@dillonaustin1506
Wouldn’t be nearly as good with drake
@myoldnamewascringet1g500
Who tf are u talking to? The people not here can’t see this
@n3onkatman
It wouldnt be this fye if it were drake.