UP ALL NIGHT
Classified Lyrics

(I've been up all night)
Classified announces that he has been awake all night and prepares to tell the story of his life.

Mic check, one, two (whoaaaa)
Classified checks his microphone before introducing himself and starting his story.

Uh, I was born on December 13th (ha)
Classified shares his birth date and adds a playful laugh.

At 3: 23 by Michael and Kathy (whoaaaa) (yeah)
Classified names his parents and emphasizes his birth time.

An ordinary child named after my grandpa
He introduces his name and explains that he was named after his grandpa.

Donald Luke Boyd, yeah the guy with the sampler (whoaaaa)
Classified reveals his full name and mentions his music equipment.

"Hi, how you doin? Have we been introduced? " (ha)
He playfully greets the listeners and asks if they know him.

I'm the guy you thought would never make it in the group
Classified acknowledges that people didn't expect him to succeed in the music industry.

(Whoaaaa) (nope)
He adds a quick refrain to emphasize that he has proved doubters wrong.

But I've been overcomin obstacles since I was two
Classified shares that he has faced challenges since a young age.

When my hearing was an issue and they filled my ears with tubes
He explains that he had hearing problems and needed medical intervention.

(Whoaaaa)
He adds emphasis with another quick refrain.

I never talked 'til I was three years old
Classified reveals that he didn't speak until a later age.

Then I had a speech impediment that kept me in the cold (whoaaaa)
He explains that he had a speech impediment and adds a quick refrain to highlight his struggle.

Talkin with a lisp, I guess somethin like this (this)
He imitates his speech impediment and makes light of it.

Now I talk for a living, funny how life gets (whoaaaa)
Classified reflects on how ironic it is that he now earns a living from speaking.

I never drank or smoked weed in high school, I was a late bloomer
He confesses that he didn't partake in typical high school activities until later in life.

For me personally puberty could of came sooner (whoaaaa)
He makes a joke about puberty and adds a quick refrain.

I always seemed to be a couple years behind
Classified explains that he felt like he was behind his peers.

But I'm comin to believe that everybody has a time (whoaaaa)
He shares his newfound realization that everyone has their own time to accomplish things and adds emphasis with a quick refrain.

Yeah, writin to the beat, tryin not to fall asleep
In the chorus, Classified shares that he's writing while being tired.

(And I know I'm gon' get things right)
He remains optimistic that he will eventually succeed.

Tell the story of my life in the middle of the night
Classified explains that he's using this time to reflect and tell his life story.

Lookin back at how it was, reminiscin growin up
He reminisces about his childhood and past experiences.

(And I've tryin look back at what I've done
He admits to reflecting on his past mistakes and decisions.

But I know that I've only just begun)
Classified remains optimistic that he still has much more to do and accomplish.

Uh, aiyyo, on New Year's, I bought myself a SUV (uh huh)
In the second verse, Classified shares a story of buying a car and adds a playful expression.

Then I got into a car crash in less than two weeks (whoaaaa) (haha)
He humorously admits to getting into an accident soon after purchasing his car and emphasizing his surprise and amusement afterwards.

I should have took my own advice, bought somethin cheap
Classified acknowledges that he made a mistake and should have bought a cheaper car.

'Cause my car insurance doubled just to keep it on the street (whoaaaa)
He highlights the financial consequences of his car accident and adds emphasis with a quick refrain.

And damn, I hope I never fly again
He shares a fear of flying.

I took a flight to Texas and thought I was dyin when (whoaaaa)
He jokingly shares a terrifying experience he had while flying and adds a quick refrain.

We dropped a thousand feet in five seconds or less
Classified shares a story of turbulence and adds emphasis to the intensity of the situation.

Now everytime I get on a plane, I'm a nervous wreck (whoaaaa)
He reveals his nervousness when flying and adds a quick refrain.

Back to my childhood, remember Big Wheels?
He switches topics again and reflects on his childhood memories.

When I was a young boy, toys were a big deal (whoaaaa) (ha)
Classified remembers how important toys were to him and adds a quick refrain.

We cruised big hills (man, just go for it!)
He recalls riding his toys down hills.

Smashed my head wide open though, still got the scar to show for it
He humorously admits to injuring himself while playing with his toys and still having a scar years later.

He explains that although he enjoyed physical activities like skateboarding and hockey, he never had any major injuries.

But you never heard nobody ever rhyme like Class (whoaaaa)
He ends this verse on a confident note, highlighting his unique rhyming style and adding a quick refrain.

(I've been up all night, I've been up all night)
He repeats the chorus to remind listeners that he hasn't slept yet and is still reflecting on his life.

(Ohhh, I'm on my knees)
Classified adds an emotional ad-lib to express gratitude.

I need to say somethin
He prepares to say something meaningful.

(From the world with a smile)
He remains optimistic and adds another ad-lib.

(On my knees)
He repeats the same ad-lib for emphasis.

You hear that? You hear that? You hear that?
Classified repeats a phrase to grab the listener's attention and create suspense.

Yeah, the first time I masturbated, I thought I needed help
In the final verse, he reveals an intimate detail of his past and adds a humorous twist to it.

It was dark in my room, I thought I was peein on myself (whoaaaa) (What the hell? !)
He adds an extra layer of humor to the previous line, emphasizing his confusion and surprise at the experience.

Yeah, I never had the birds or the bees talk
He shares another intimate detail about his adolescence and upbringing.

I didn't know the joy that could come from my dirty thoughts (whoaaaa) (ha)
He adds humor to his previous sentiment and adds quick emphasis with a refrain.

At age fifteen, I started writin rhymes (uh huh)
He shifts back to talking about his music career and shares when he began writing.

But I think I told this story many times (uh huh)
He acknowledges that he might have already revealed this detail before.

I like to believe there's more to me than MCing
Classified expresses his desire to be known for more than just his music.

But I write to the beat and that's what I end up being (whoaaaa)
He recognizes that music is his passion and what he excels in and adds emphasis with a quick refrain.

This ain't a song with a meaningful message
He admits that this song may not have a deep message or purpose.

It's me introducin myself to you through my record (whoaaaa)
He concludes that the song is simply an introduction of himself and adds a final refrain for impact.