E.S.G., or Cedric Hill as he was born, is a rapper from Houston, Texas (although he was born in Louisiana and moved to Houston later in life) who played a key role in the development of Houston’s ‘Chopped And Screwed’ sound alongside DJ Screw in the mid to late ’90s, beginning with his debut LP “Oceans Of Funk” in 1994. The more popular songs from this album were repackaged with new songs and released as a faux-sophomore effort by Perrion Entertainment in 1995, as the landmark “Sailin’ Da South”. This album contained several radio-friendly, summery tracks, none moreso than Swangin’ & Bangin’, which was also re-worked (or “screwed”) by close friend DJ Screw. Both the original track and its slowed down alter-ego cemented Hill’s place as a mainstay in the burgeoning Houston rap scene and also the wider southern rap movement.
E.S.G. spent several years in jail following an incident in which his partner was shot dead in a home invasion. E.S.G. returned fire and killed the intruder (“Nigga broke in my crib, shot my partner in the head, so I grab my chopper left a bitch nigga dead”). He was subsequently charged with first degree murder and was incarcerated before beating the charge. “Sailin’ Da South” was released and gained him notoriety while he was on lock.
He was then released and increased his workrate, releasing Return Of The Living Dead shortly after in 1998. He is an original member of Screwed Up Click, the group formed by the late DJ Screw.
E.S.G. is known for having ongoing beef with other Houston rappers, namely Slim Thug, whom Hill claims cut him out of a potential deal, and also Lil’ Flip, for reasons less publicly documented (“Had Flip under my wing, Slim Thug too, and both them niggaz switch like some homosexuals do”).
E.S.G. is married and has a son and a daughter. His father died from complications related to Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome / Human Immunodeficiency Virus during E’s childhood in Bogalusa, Louisiana (“Then my daddy died, he had full blown AIDS, he was tootin’ up, then that nigga started shootin’ up”). This left E with his uncle as his primary male role model during his youth (“Uncle started recruitin’ us, he was hustlin’ crack, it’s safe to say I was born in the trap”).
In the early ’90s, he moved from Bogalusa to nearby Lafayette, Louisiana, while attending USL (University of Southern Louisiana), before again moving to Houston, Texas, where he made his name as a rapper (“Sold my first thirty Gs, game’s gettin’ deeper, moved to H-Town ‘cause the bricks were cheaper”).
Caught Up
E.S.G. Lyrics
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Caught up in thrill
You cuff a nigga like we got caught up foreal
Ain’t no looking back that’s how you get caught up the field
Keep ya eyes in the front when you fronting the bills
Missing my scores
Losing my profit
In this world where the numbers the only thing honest
It’s like the ones that love the hardest the hardest to love
I think you love me too much
I think that we should slow up
I think the love is too rough
We gotta polish it up
I done demolished the clubs
You got a problem with trust
I’m walking out on my fears
You running out of ya luck
I been cool with the gang
You know me and the same
Twice you brought up her name
Two Ls cool with the Js
You gotta chill with the blame
Don’t get stuck in a phase
You think it’s hard to move on
Promise you you’ll be amazed
Man
Caught up in loving you
Caught up in feeling like I just shouldn’t be trusting you
I want it and I know you wide open
But I can’t lose focus
Caught up in breaking shit
Caught up in all the things that come with relationships
It ain’t as bad as I’m making it but I can’t get caught up
The game different now
Got shot by cupid, this type of Gunna ain’t drip or drown
She let it off on me, determined, she ain’t miss a round
Had me sleeping days away I couldn’t get around
It felt good to lay around and live a different life
Shorty had the house glowing like some christmas lights
I always told her like we both seeking different heights
And she could take everything but couldn’t take advice
Now we gotta live in spite
I wish you had a different vice
Always told me love was free
Wish it had a different price
Maybe it’d mean more to me
I could never share ya beef
I just let you have it all
That’s what seemed fair to me
Since you the one that’s dragging on
Things I don’t care about
Who, what, and where abouts
Mad cause I didn’t care about what you was wearing out
How you stick around and build the trust and then you tear it down
I don’t wanna stick around just hear me out I can’t get caught up you
Caught up in loving you
Caught up in feeling like I just shouldn’t be trusting you
I want it and I know you wide open
But I can’t lose focus
Caught up in breaking shit
Caught up in all the things that come with relationships
It ain’t as bad as I’m making it but I can’t get caught up
The lyrics to E.S.G.'s song "Caught Up" explore the complexities and challenges of being in a romantic relationship. The artist expresses being caught up in intense emotions and thrill, but also acknowledges the potential dangers and pitfalls of such involvement. The lines "You cuff a nigga like we got caught up foreal" and "Ain't no looking back that's how you get caught up the field" suggest a sense of entrapment and the fear of being trapped in a dangerous situation. The lyrics emphasize the importance of staying focused and avoiding getting caught up in the negative aspects of love.
The artist also reflects on the difficulties of trust and communication within the relationship. Lines like "I think you love me too much" and "You got a problem with trust" indicate a lack of understanding and compatibility. The lyrics express the need for improvement and growth within the relationship, as the artist mentions "We gotta polish it up" and "I wish you had a different vice." Overall, the song portrays a complex mix of emotions, including love, fear, distrust, and the struggle to maintain a healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught up in feels
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions
Caught up in thrill
Engrossed in excitement
You cuff a nigga like we got caught up foreal
You hold onto a person as if we were really caught
Ain’t no looking back that’s how you get caught up the field
There's no turning back because that's how you get trapped
Keep ya eyes in the front when you fronting the bills
Stay focused on your responsibilities when you're paying the bills
Missing my scores
Feeling regretful about lost opportunities
Losing my profit
Experiencing financial loss
In this world where the numbers the only thing honest
In a world where only numbers are truthful
And I can’t just live modest I need the above
I can't live humbly, I need more than what's necessary
It’s like the ones that love the hardest the hardest to love
The people who love intensely are difficult to love in return
I think you love me too much
I believe you love me excessively
I think that we should slow up
I think we should take a break
I think the love is too rough
I think the love is harsh and demanding
We gotta polish it up
We need to refine and improve our relationship
I done demolished the clubs
I have completely wrecked the clubs/party scene
You got a problem with trust
You have issues with trust
I’m walking out on my fears
I'm bravely leaving behind my anxieties
You running out of ya luck
You're losing your luck
I been cool with the gang
I have been friends with the group
You know me and the same
You know I'm just like them
Twice you brought up her name
You've mentioned her name twice
Two Ls cool with the Js
Two losses are cool with the wins
You gotta chill with the blame
You need to relax and stop blaming
Don’t get stuck in a phase
Don't become trapped in a particular mindset
You think it’s hard to move on
You believe it's difficult to move forward
Promise you you’ll be amazed
I guarantee you'll be astonished
Caught up in loving you
Overwhelmed by my love for you
Caught up in feeling like I just shouldn’t be trusting you
Feeling uncertain about trusting you
I want it and I know you wide open
I desire it and I know you're fully available
But I can’t lose focus
But I can't let myself become distracted
Caught up in breaking shit
Engaged in destructive behavior
Caught up in all the things that come with relationships
Entangled in the complexities of romantic partnerships
It ain’t as bad as I’m making it but I can’t get caught up
It's not as terrible as I'm portraying it, but I can't become too involved
The game different now
The situation has changed now
Got shot by cupid, this type of Gunna ain’t drip or drown
Got hit by love, but it's not the usual pleasant experience
She let it off on me, determined, she ain’t miss a round
She directed her emotions at me relentlessly, not missing a beat
Had me sleeping days away I couldn’t get around
She had me immobilized, unable to function
It felt good to lay around and live a different life
It felt satisfying to be lazy and live in a different way
Shorty had the house glowing like some christmas lights
She had the house illuminated brightly like Christmas lights
I always told her like we both seeking different heights
I always expressed that we both aspire to different heights
And she could take everything but couldn’t take advice
She could accept everything except for advice
Now we gotta live in spite
Now we have to live with resentment
I wish you had a different vice
I wish you had a different bad habit
Always told me love was free
You always told me love didn't cost anything
Wish it had a different price
I wish love had a different value
Maybe it’d mean more to me
Perhaps it would hold more significance for me
I could never share ya beef
I could never understand or relate to your arguments
I just let you have it all
I just let you win every argument
That’s what seemed fair to me
That's what appeared to be equitable from my perspective
Since you the one that’s dragging on
Since you're the one prolonging the conflict
Things I don’t care about
Things that don't matter to me
Who, what, and where abouts
Details of people, things, and locations
Mad cause I didn’t care about what you was wearing out
Upset because I didn't pay attention to what you were wearing
How you stick around and build the trust and then you tear it down
How you stay committed and establish trust, but then destroy it
I don’t wanna stick around just hear me out I can’t get caught up you
I don't want to stay just to be listened to, I can't get too involved with you
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Written by: Ju Juan Rome
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