Keith Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995), better known by his stage nam… Read Full Bio ↴Keith Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995), better known by his stage name Chief Keef, is an American rapper and producer from Chicago, Illinois. Known as one of the central pioneers and propagators of the prominent Chicago drill style, he was 16 upon signing a multi-million dollar record contract with Interscope Records. Keef is also the CEO of his own label imprint Glory Boyz Entertainment, later renamed Glo Gang. He released his debut mixtape The Glory Road on July 9, 2011 followed by Bang in October that year. Keef's debut album Finally Rich was released in December 2012.

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.

Green Light
Chief Keef Lyrics

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Green light
Green light
Green light
Green light
Green light
Girl you know I get that yellow light, yea that slow money
Yellow bitch, bright white snow bunny
Bang, bang, bang

Green light, green light
I mixed it up, at first it was clean sprite
Yea I get that green light, go money
Girl you know I get that yellow light, yea that slow money
Yea I get that green light, green light
I get stop sign money, kill you 'bout my money
Green light, green light, green light
Yea I get that green light money

I was ridin' with my beam
Going fast, I done spilled the lean
Syrup like some Redbull, I think I got wings
Then I pop a flat, bitch this coffee got the cream
I pull up on yo block everybody wanna greet
I hop up out the car, everybody want to meet Chief Keef
But do you got the cheese, do you got the fees
Knock you out, sting like a bumble bee
Mike Tyson (bang bang)
Countin' on this white man
His bitch gave me head and I liked it, Katy Perry
Got milk, bitch I'm a dairy
You be telling tales, you's a fairy

Green light, green light
I mixed it up, at first it was clean sprite
Yea I get that green light, go money
Girl you know I get that yellow light, yea that slow money
Yea I get that green light, green light
I get stop sign money, kill you 'bout my money
Green light, green light, green light
Yea I get that green light money

All I talk is money, ugh I'm master P
Bad bitches on me, ughhhh you after me
Dope got me coughin', ugh it's nasty
'Cause you ain't getting money
Whaah, you mad at me
When the money call gone (Let's get it)
At the yellow light I never go slow (Let's get it)
At the red light I run fuck the po's (Let's get it)
Yeah you damn right, I don't care if they pull me over
I hit the club fuck the line, bitch I'm Chief Diddy
Blackhawks pride, got the Chiefs with me
Boy you you know these hoes ain't loyal, think I got CB with me
I be eatin' all day, I got my teeth with me

Green light, green light
I mixed it up, at first it was clean sprite
Yea I get that green light, go money
Girl you know I get that yellow light, yea that slow money
Yea I get that green light, green light
I get stop sign money, kill you 'bout my money

Green light, green light, green light
Yea I get that green light money

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Green Light" by Chief Keef centers on money and his luxurious lifestyle. The chorus "Green light, green light, green light" is a symbol of go-ahead or permission to spend money without limitations or delays. It is a reflection of the wealth and success he has attained. He talks about his affinity for getting "green light" or "go money," which refers to making a large amount of money quickly. The line "Yellow bitch, bright white snow bunny" is a reference to his preference for light-skinned women, and he further differentiates between slow and fast money in the line "Girl, you know I get that yellow light, yeah, that slow money."

Chief Keef boasts about his riches, including spending money on drugs and living a life most people will never experience. He raps about his experience with drugs, including drinking "lean" and "clean sprite," which mixes with the "syrup" to give him "wings," a metaphor for feeling high. He also mentions bringing "dairy" (milk) wherever he goes, further suggesting luxury.

The song "Green Light" is a reflection of Chief Keef's lifestyle, characterized by lots of cash, drugs, and girls. Despite his portrayal of wealth and success, he warns those out to get his money that he will "kill you 'bout his money," emphasizing his connection to the street life.

Line by Line Meaning

Green light
Chief Keef is ready to go and start making money

Green light
He is excited and motivated to start making money

Green light
He has the green light to start making moves and earning money

Green light
He is eager to begin his pursuit of wealth

Green light
The song is about Chief Keef's desire to make money

Girl you know I get that yellow light, yea that slow money
Chief Keef is saying he still makes money, even if it's not as fast as he'd like

Yellow bitch, bright white snow bunny
He is talking about a girl he is with who is white and blonde, but refers to her as a 'yellow bitch'

Bang, bang, bang
Chief Keef is emphasizing the importance of his money and threatening anyone who tries to steal from him

I mixed it up, at first it was clean sprite
He is saying that he started out with a legal and non-harmful drug, but has since moved on to more serious drugs like lean

Yea I get that green light, go money
Chief Keef is talking about getting money quickly and easily

I get stop sign money, kill you 'bout my money
He is saying that he makes so much money that it stops other people in their tracks, and that he will fight to protect his wealth

I was ridin' with my beam
He is referring to having a gun or firearm with him

Going fast, I done spilled the lean
He was going too fast while drinking lean and spilled some of it

Syrup like some Redbull, I think I got wings
He is saying that lean makes him feel like he can fly or that he is invincible

Then I pop a flat, bitch this coffee got the cream
He is referring to getting a flat tire and having coffee with cream to fix it

I pull up on yo block everybody wanna greet
He is saying that when he arrives, people are excited to see him

I hop up out the car, everybody want to meet Chief Keef
Chief Keef is acknowledging his fame and celebrity status

But do you got the cheese, do you got the fees
He is asking if people have money or are willing to pay for his services

Knock you out, sting like a bumble bee
He is saying that if someone tries to steal from him or cross him, he will react violently, like a bumble bee sting

Mike Tyson (bang bang)
Chief Keef is comparing himself to the famous boxer and emphasizing his toughness and strength

Countin' on this white man
He is talking about making money through illegal activities, like drug dealing, and relying on white people to buy his drugs

His bitch gave me head and I liked it, Katy Perry
He is referring to having sex with someone's girlfriend and comparing it to the song 'I Kissed a Girl' by Katy Perry

Got milk, bitch I'm a dairy
He is saying that he has a lot of money and can provide for others

You be telling tales, you's a fairy
He is accusing someone of lying or gossiping

All I talk is money, ugh I'm master P
He is saying that he is all about making money and is comparing himself to rapper Master P who is known for his business savvy

Bad bitches on me, ughhhh you after me
He is saying that he has attractive women around him and that other people are jealous

Dope got me coughin', ugh it's nasty
He is referring to using drugs and the side effects that come with it

When the money call gone (Let's get it)
He is saying that when there is an opportunity to make money, he takes it

At the yellow light I never go slow (Let's get it)
He is saying that he always moves quickly and decisively when it comes to making money

At the red light I run fuck the po's (Let's get it)
He is saying that he disregards the police and breaks the law to make money

Yeah you damn right, I don't care if they pull me over
He is saying that he will continue to break the law even if he gets caught

I hit the club fuck the line, bitch I'm Chief Diddy
He is comparing himself to Sean 'Diddy' Combs and saying that he is a VIP who doesn't have to wait in line

Blackhawks pride, got the Chiefs with me
He is showing support for the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team and his own nickname 'Chief Keef'

Boy you you know these hoes ain't loyal, think I got CB with me
He is saying that women are not faithful and that he always has to be on guard

I be eatin' all day, I got my teeth with me
He is saying that he has the resources to provide for himself and take care of his own needs

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