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Diligent and focused, David Versis is a part of the new generation of hip-hop. His music is as versatile as the wide range of influences that have shaped him to be the artist he is today. Being raised in a musical family gave Versis all the ammunition he needed to develop his own artistic identity. Apart from singing and rapping, David dabbles in a handful of instruments including piano, drums and bass, all self taught. His main instrument of choice though, is guitar: both acoustic and electric.
“I feel as though there is a certain authenticity within my music that utilizes my various influences, without compromising who I am as an artist. Hip-hop has evolved into a genre that not only accepts a wide range of sounds, approaches, and styles, but calls for it. While this has forced other artists to widen their perspective, I am naturally a product of a mosaic of musical styles.”
Influenced by a fusion of genres and artists, Versis is inspired by the legacy of greats from Biggie to Jimmy Hendrix, Outkast to the Beatles, Jay Z to Elvis Presley, and plans to one day achieve similar success.
David Versis music is lyrical, with heart. His sound is soulful, but progressive. His delivery is astounding and his content vibrant. You can live each experience word for word.
So Long
David Versis Lyrics
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I've been waiting so long, uh
Man I've been waiting so long, yeah
But you can tell all of my haters so long, yeah
I was, grounded before but I'm chilling in the sky now
And everybody know this guy now
If you're standing then you should sit
Dictionary flow, you could see I'm well defined now
I keep on spending this money I don't have
Telling dumb jokes to dumb bitches with fake laughs
In the fast lane homie, I'm tryina break past
So the gas pedal is medal the brake pedal is, glass
I be starting up a bad religion
I'm attracting millions while establishing a pack of minions
Out of town with your girl making bad decisions
I got the gold pawn for all of y'all rash opinions
On the phone spit that three-way banter
Got my manager and my release day planner
When my dj's name in the dj banner
While I rock a full house like DJ Tanner
Haters criticize me saying I ain't thinking out the box
I got a couple screws loose and I ain't got the chops
But when it's chopped and screwed, I leave the topic confused
Now women stick their tongues out like the top of our shoes
I'm with the Vandals so how could I lose
Getting phone calls got me like, "Oh I'm talking to who?" (Look who it is man)
Man you must've got me confused
Live everyday of my life like I just got something to prove
I've been waiting for this my whole life
I can see there ain't nothing, there's really nothing to worry about
Tell my friends and my family it's alright
You should see there ain't nothing, there's really nothing to worry about
Partying with the Vandals all night
Cause you know there ain't nothing, there's really nothing to worry about
Have your V's homie, pull'em out
If you see there's nothing to worry about
Yeah your boy got class but he sit in the back
Writing 'kick me' signs Imma stick on your back
Will I ever get signed? Homie riddle me that
I mean the rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at (right?)
Damn, how many times I gotta quote a Hov line
F'Im the next one that Hov sign
My girl wanna see me more, but she sees I got no time
And I love her for the simple fact she don't mind
Y'all ain't paving this road, but you can hold signs
Me and the Vandal boys chilling on a gold mine
Sober but I'm rapping with a dope mind
Reaping the benefits off of a decision that I made in '09
Since I been yay-high, my lyrics been yay-high
'Til they take the mic away, then I'm waving Ye, hi
Stay fly motherfucker watch the earth shake
Why you hating? This is what you wanted in the first place
Why you second guessing the guy that's sitting in first place?
Just remember everytime you kiss your girl's face
Her and my lyrics went to third base
She had'em all in her mouth, how my words taste? (ah)
Say hello to the newest guy
Moved into Pleasantville
Looking for some bluer skies
Truth aside, am I the best? I'll let you decide
I got keys to the Beemer now, who am I?
Yeah
I've been waiting so long
I've been waiting so long
I swear to God that I've been waiting so long
But you can tell all of my haters so long
I did it
I've been waiting for this my whole life
I can see there ain't nothing, there's really nothing to worry about
Tell my friends and my family it's alright
You should see there ain't nothing, there's really nothing to worry about
Partying with the Vandals all night
Cause you know there ain't nothing, there's really nothing to worry about
Have your V's homie, pull'em out
If you see there's nothing to worry about
Yeah
Uh-huh
Uh
There's been a lot of waiting
But I'm here
Kicking ass
And not taking names
Cause I'm too busy kicking ass
Hah
David Versis's song "So Long" speaks to his experience of waiting for success and finally achieving it. The lyrics touch on a sense of grounding and being stuck before finally breaking free and achieving success. Versis speaks directly to his haters, telling them "so long." He speaks to the success he's achieved, name-checking his manager, DJ, and release day planner. He also mentions spending money he doesn't have, telling jokes to fake people, and attracting minions. Ultimately, Versis declares he's too busy "kicking ass" to take names.
The song has a strong sense of humor and confidence throughout. Versis shows his wit in lines like "if you're standing then you should sit, if you're sitting then you should lie down" and his self-awareness in lines like "I got a couple screws loose and I ain't got the chops." This humor, combined with Versis's confidence in his own success, creates an engaging and relatable song.
Overall, "So Long" is a song about waiting for success and the joy that comes with finally achieving it. Versis uses humor and wit throughout to create a relatable and engaging song that speaks to his own personal experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting so long, yeah
I've been waiting for this moment for a long time
I've been waiting so long, uh
I've been eagerly waiting for this for a very long time
Man I've been waiting so long, yeah
I've been eagerly waiting for this moment for so long
But you can tell all of my haters so long, yeah
You can say goodbye to all the people who doubted me
I was, grounded before but I'm chilling in the sky now
I used to be stuck in one place, now I am soaring above everyone else
And everybody know this guy now
Everyone recognizes me now
If you're standing then you should sit
My presence is making everyone feel small
If you're sitting then you should lie down
I'm doing so well that it's making people feel weak
Dictionary flow, you could see I'm well defined now
My rhymes are clear and precise, everyone can understand them clearly now
I keep on spending this money I don't have
I'm living the good life, even though I can't afford it
Telling dumb jokes to dumb bitches with fake laughs
I'm amusing shallow and unintelligent people
In the fast lane homie, I'm tryina break past
I'm trying to exceed everyone's expectations in my career
So the gas pedal is medal the brake pedal is, glass
I'm not slowing down for anyone, I'm pushing the pedal to the metal
I be starting up a bad religion
I'm making a statement that goes against traditional beliefs
I'm attracting millions while establishing a pack of minions
People are becoming fans of mine and following me closely
Out of town with your girl making bad decisions
I'm causing your girlfriend to make bad choices
I got the gold pawn for all of y'all rash opinions
I have an award for the people who judged me too quickly
On the phone spit that three-way banter
I'm on a call, having a conversation with two other people
Got my manager and my release day planner
I'm discussing business with my manager and scheduling release dates
When my dj's name in the dj banner
My DJ's name is up in lights, he is getting recognition too
While I rock a full house like DJ Tanner
I am performing to a capacity crowd, just like DJ Tanner from Full House
Haters criticize me saying I ain't thinking out the box
My critics say I'm not being creative enough with my music
I got a couple screws loose and I ain't got the chops
People think I'm unstable and not skilled enough to make it in this industry
But when it's chopped and screwed, I leave the topic confused
When I mess with and remix songs, I create a new sound and leave people confused
Now women stick their tongues out like the top of our shoes
Now women are attracted to me and are showing me affection
I'm with the Vandals so how could I lose
I'm with a team of people who are loyal and cannot be defeated
Getting phone calls got me like, "Oh I'm talking to who?" (Look who it is man)
I am receiving phone calls from important people that I never expected to talk to
Man you must've got me confused
People are misjudging me and not understanding my music
Live everyday of my life like I just got something to prove
I live life to the fullest, like I always have something to prove
I've been waiting for this my whole life
I've been waiting for the fame and success that I have achieved my whole life
I can see there ain't nothing, there's really nothing to worry about
I have nothing to worry about, everything is going well for me
Tell my friends and my family it's alright
I want to assure my loved ones that I am doing well and everything is alright
Partying with the Vandals all night
I am enjoying my success with my loyal team of people that I can trust
Cause you know there ain't nothing, there's really nothing to worry about
There is nothing to worry about, everything is going well
Have your V's homie, pull'em out
Show off your designer clothing, they represent your success and status
If you see there's nothing to worry about
If you take a closer look, you will see that there is nothing to worry about
There's been a lot of waiting
I've been working towards my success for a long time, I've been patient
But I'm here
I have arrived, I have made it
Kicking ass
I am doing very well, I am on top
And not taking names
I am not targeting anyone, I am doing this for myself
Cause I'm too busy kicking ass
I'm doing well and I'm not slowing down for anyone
Contributed by Taylor J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jorDOG6969
Awesome song.
@therollingreviewer6379
Andy warski led me here.