After releasing a series of moderately successful mixtapes between 2010 and 2011, Future signed a major label deal with Epic Records and fellow American rapper Rocko's A1 Recordings, which helped launch his own label imprint Freebandz. Future subsequently began working on his debut studio album "Pluto," and in April 2012 released the album to positive reviews. The album spawned five singles, all of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was later re-released in November, as "Pluto 3D." His second studio album "Honest," was released on April 22, 2014, and is also performing with his group Freeband Gang. He released his highly anticipated third studio album, "DS2," on July 16, 2015. The Atlanta rapper also released several mixtapes during 2015, "Beast Mode" in January, "56 Nights" in March, and "What a Time to Be Alive (with Drake)" in September. Future released "Purple Reign" in January 2016. The 13-track mixtape was executive produced by Metro Boomin and DJ Esco, with additional production from Southside, Zaytoven, and more.
Kno The Meaning
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My uncle Wayne was a kingpin, you know what I'm saying?
My uncle Don, that nigga used to rob banks and shit, rest in peace
My granddaddy was a boss, he was a kingpin you hear me
Got the game from them old niggas
You gotta know where I'm from to get to know a nigga
I skipped class to smoke weed
I spent time overseas, hangin' out in England
And I got the squad on my mind and I mean this
Do a little time out the country, I need this
56 nights, gotta know the real meanin'
We dropped Monster tape and had to go to Europe
Best thing I ever did was fall out of love
'Sco came to me, said, "They think you washed up
You need to go back in, show these niggas who the one"
We going back in as soon as we get off tour
He had my hard drive on him when he caught the case
When they took him in custody, they took my life away
People didn't even understand that
My hard drives that I recorded all my music on
For two years straight was on this
Was on this one hard drive that Esco had
And he was locked up with it
So I had to record new music
That's when I did Beast Mode
I'm fresh off the plane on them Zaytiggy's
I endured so much pain, ain't got 'Sco with me
Ain't got nobody smoke one or pour with me
Niggas rocked the lean, man, when I was OT
And I'm still dealing with the time they gave Doe B
How he gon' catch an armed robbery around me?
And my lifestyle getting way bigger
I got so much love for my niggas
Brown paper bag, we getting back to the paper
Getting back to the basics
Everything I did, it was premeditated
I just knew there'd come a time when I finally did make it
And some niggas started hating, I ain't never had no problem with these niggas
I've been about my guala from the dodo
Got an R&B chick laying on me, no photo
Got a combo in the condo doing some real life porno
And I ain't worried 'bout nothing in the world, keep that badass bitch
These niggas ain't none of my worries, damn that shit
There's so much more I gotta endure
I just had my baby, gotta go on tour (fuck that shit)
Got the game from them old niggas
You gotta know where I'm from to get to know a nigga
I skipped class to smoke weed
Hidin' from the police
I spent time overseas, hangin' out in England
And I got the squad on my mind and I mean this
Do a little time out the country, I need this
56 nights, gotta know the real meanin'
I ain't holding this back, I ain't holding this
The music way ahead of its time and I notice this
Get back in the studio, give them what they was missing
They didn't know I knew the game and I know how to reinvent it
They ain't know me in the projects, they just know me from rhyming
My hard work finally catching up with perfect timing
You know what I'm saying
I could take a hundred dollar slab
And goddamn make three hundred off that bitch, you dig?
Got the game from them old niggas
You gotta know where I'm from to get to know a nigga
I skipped class to smoke weed
Hidin' from the police
I spent time overseas, hangin' out in England
And I got the squad on my mind and I mean this
Do a little time out the country, I need this
56 nights, gotta know the real meanin'
Everything in the streets
It prepared me for everything that I'm going through right now
The good and the bad, you know what I'm saying?
Can't let none of this shit get to me
I go harder 'cause I know where I was at
And I know where I wanna go
The lyrics to Future's song Kno The Meaning tell a story of Future's upbringing and the influences that led him to where he is today. He mentions his family members, including his uncle Ronnie who used to wash cars, his uncle Wayne who was a kingpin, and his granddaddy who was also a boss and a kingpin. Future says that he got the game from these old niggas, meaning that he learned valuable lessons from older, more experienced people in his community.
The song also talks about some of Future's personal experiences, including skipping class to smoke weed and hiding from the police. He spent time overseas in England, which he says had a big impact on him. The chorus repeats the lines "Got the game from them old niggas, you gotta know where I'm from to get to know a nigga," emphasizing the importance of understanding where he comes from in order to understand him as a person.
Towards the end of the song, Future talks about the challenges he has faced in the music industry, including losing his hard drive with two years of recorded music on it when his collaborator Esco was arrested. Despite this setback, he continued to make new music and reinvent himself. The song ends with Future reflecting on how his experiences in the streets have prepared him for everything he is going through now.
Overall, Kno The Meaning paints a picture of Future's life and the influences that have shaped him into the artist he is today. It emphasizes the importance of understanding where he comes from in order to fully appreciate his music.
Line by Line Meaning
My uncle Ronnie used to wash cars
One of my uncles used to have a simple job of washing cars.
My uncle Wayne was a kingpin, you know what I'm saying?
My other uncle used to be a major drug dealer, if you know what I mean.
My uncle Don, that nigga used to rob banks and shit, rest in peace
My uncle who is now deceased used to be a bank robber.
My granddaddy was a boss, he was a kingpin you hear me
My grandfather used to be a big deal in the drug game.
Got the game from them old niggas
I learned everything I know about the drug game from my older family members.
You gotta know where I'm from to get to know a nigga
In order to understand me, you have to know about the place I come from and the people who influenced me.
I skipped class to smoke weed
I used to miss school so I could smoke marijuana.
Hidin' from the police
I had to avoid the police because of my illegal activities.
I spent time overseas, hangin' out in England
I have spent time in England and enjoyed my experiences there.
And I got the squad on my mind and I mean this
My mind is always on my group of friends and associates.
Do a little time out the country, I need this
I need some time away from my current situation and I plan on leaving the country to do so.
56 nights, gotta know the real meanin'
The experiences of being locked up for 56 nights have given me a deep understanding of the reality of my situation.
We going back in as soon as we get off tour
As soon as we finish our tour, we plan on going back to the studio to create more music.
He had my hard drive on him when he caught the case
When my friend Esco was arrested, he had my hard drive containing all of my recent music on him.
Brown paper bag, we getting back to the paper
We are getting back to making money and focusing on the basics.
Everything I did, it was premeditated
All of my actions were carefully planned out in advance.
I just knew there'd come a time when I finally did make it
I always had a strong belief that I would eventually succeed and become famous.
And some niggas started hating, I ain't never had no problem with these niggas
Some people began to dislike me for my success, but I never had any issues with them.
Got an R&B chick laying on me, no photo
I have a woman who sings R&B music laying on me right now, but there are no photos being taken.
And I ain't worried 'bout nothing in the world, keep that badass bitch
I have no worries and am focused on keeping my attractive partner.
I ain't holding this back, I ain't holding this
I am not holding anything back in my music and am speaking my truth.
The music way ahead of its time and I notice this
My music is very forward-thinking and I am aware of this fact.
Can't let none of this shit get to me
I can't let any of the negative aspects of fame get to me.
I go harder 'cause I know where I was at
I work even harder because I remember where I came from and the struggles I faced.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Luellen, Nayvadius Wilburn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jrh7178
Damn future really needs to do more songs like this that has real message and emotional melody over the beat
@phillipgoodlow1304
That's almost all his songs, but I agree
@Ibroketherubber
Kodak made it better
@zacariaspacheco4144
Most of his songs are like that
@chvsebank
@AJ hell na
@Ibroketherubber
@chase 1800 nights is better lol there’s like one catchy part of this song, and Kodak’s lyrics were just better. But Ight
@paxtonfatee
4 years later and this song still gives me chills
@liefwidelorekx6419
6 years later 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🔥🔥
@paxtonfatee
@LIEFWIDE LOREKX Still giving me chills lmaooo
@Official_G_G
6 years later, I just "premiered" a remix I made of this masterpiece ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_kZI70KZLA