When Gillum was in the first grade, his mother left his father, an associate professor of art at CSU Fresno. Gillum moved in with his grandparents in Berkeley, California, where he attended Berkeley High School. They later moved to North Oakland, although Gillum continued to attend school in Berkeley. Gillum attended Loyola University New Orleans, where he graduated with a BA in music industry studies in 2011.
Starting out as a record producer, G-Eazy began working on singles while he was still a student at the Loyola University at New Orleans with his producer Christoph Andersson who also was a student there.[4][5] He gained some recognition for being a part of the new hip hop scene back in the East Bay Area, joining with such artists as Lil B, Crohn and The Cataracs.[6][7] He became a member of a local hip hop group called "The Bay Boyz", who had released several songs on their Myspace page.[8]
In 2008, he was performing at a college talent show and was nearly booed off, when Matt Bauerschmidt noticed him and signed him as a client to his new music management company The Revels Group which he started with Matt Davis.
In 2010, G-Eazy was given an opportunity to open for some well-known artists, most notably Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg.
G-Eazy's mixtapes at this period of time were met with limited success. In August 2011, he released The Endless Summer, with an updated version of the 1961 hit song "Runaround Sue", which garnered over four million views via YouTube. The music video was directed by Tyler Yee. The mixtape features guest appearances from Greg Banks, Erika Flowers, and Devon Baldwin. In November 2011, Gillum embarked on a nationwide tour with Shwayze. "My Life Is a Party" was featured in the game Saints Row: The Third on an in-game radio station.
On June 16, 2012, G-Eazy performed all United States dates on the annual Vans Warped Tour. On July 25, 2012, the Excellent Adventure Tour was announced, which featured Hoodie Allen and G-Eazy. The two performed in cities across the U.S., including Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Columbus, Des Moines, New Orleans, Atlanta, Austin, and Philadelphia. On September 26, 2012, G-Eazy released his first full-length album, Must Be Nice. The album, which was completely independent of a label, landed at number 3 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Chart. On July 9, 2013, G-Eazy, alongside 2 Chainz, opened for Lil Wayne's "America's Most Wanted Tour". On December 15, 2013, G-Eazy and Master Chen B performed "Lotta That" from These Things Happen in New York City. On January 15, 2014, G-Eazy announced his "These Things Happen Tour" with Rockie Fresh, KYLE, and Tory Lanez accompanying him. The tour ran for 40 stops throughout the United States and Canada from February until April 2014.
On June 23, 2014, G-Eazy released his major-label debut album, These Things Happen. The album topped the US Billboard's Hip-Hop/R&B and Top Rap Albums charts, also earning him the number 3 spot on the US Billboard 200 and the Top Digital Albums Chart. The album has sold nearly 265,000 copies to date. On October 21, 2014, Gillum embarked on his sold-out "From the Bay to the Universe" tour. The tour traveled across the globe to countries like Australia and New Zealand. This was his first headlining tour overseas.
During the summer of 2015, G-Eazy played some of the main stages at a series of notable music festivals, including Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Made in America, and Austin City Limits. With the rise of his music career, Gillum has also taken up an interest in fashion by releasing a collaboration with Rare Panther in the fall of 2015 and being named GQ Magazine's top 10 most stylish at New York Fashion Week. Gillum's second album, When It's Dark Out, was released on December 4, 2015. On January 6, 2016, G-Eazy launched his second world tour. The tour saw G-Eazy tour the United States, Europe, and Australia. His single "Me, Myself & I", in collaboration with Bebe Rexha, peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
He co-headlined the Endless Summer tour with American rapper Logic, along with YG and Yo Gotti as supporting acts, from June to August. Before the tour, he announced his mixtape, Endless Summer II. He canceled the tape due to problems with sample clearance. In May 2016, G-Eazy confirmed that he would be featured on Britney Spears' single "Make Me...". The single was released on July 15, 2016, and serves as the lead single from Spears' ninth studio album.
G-Eazy performed "Make Me..." and "Me, Myself & I" with Spears at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Gillum released an EP with Guatemalan DJ Carnage called Step Brothers on March 27, 2017. G-Eazy released his new single, a collaboration with American singer Kehlani called "Good Life", which is a part of the eighth installment of the film franchise Fast & Furious, titled The Fate of the Furious. He was also featured in the new Dillon Francis single titled "Say Less".
On June 14, 2017, G-Eazy announced through Instagram and Twitter that his next studio album, The Beautiful & Damned, would be released in the fall of 2017. On November 8, 2017, the official release day was announced as December 15, as well as an accompanying short film.
On December 5, 2017, G-Eazy released his second single from The Beautiful & Damned titled "Him & I" with Halsey, with whom he was in a relationship. They performed the song together on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve of 2017. On February 27, 2019, G-Eazy released the single, "West Coast", featuring Blueface, and released the video on March 28, 2019, adding ALLBLACK and YG.\\G-Eazy released an EP B-Sides on June 25, 2019, which contained the songs that wouldn't make it onto his then-upcoming album. The EP spawned the song "Bang" with American rapper Tyga. He later re-released the EP on August 22 and September 19 with additional tracks.
Gillum released the single "I Wanna Rock", featuring American rapper Gunna, as the lead single of his EP Scary Nights, on October 16. The EP was released on October 18. In March 2020, G-Eazy announced a new project featuring an indie rock sound titled Everything's Strange Here. The album was officially released on June 26, 2020.
G-Eazy released his long-anticipated fourth studio album These Things Happen Too on September 24, 2021. It was supported by the singles "Running Wild (Tumblr Girls 2)" featuring Kossisko, and "Breakdown" featuring Demi Lovato in the weeks leading up to the release date.
In 2018, G-Eazy headlined a concert for Bay Area fire relief that raised $15 million, pulled out of an H&M sponsorship deal after blowback about a sweatshirt advertisement that some considered to be racist, performed at an Everytown fundraiser on the eve of March For Our Lives, and used his platform to speak out against gun violence. Also that year, G-Eazy launched the Endless Summer Fund, which is a non-profit dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential and strengthening the Bay Area community.
In 2022, G-Eazy joined the ownership group of the Purpose-driven, professional soccer team Oakland Roots.
Don
G-Eazy Lyrics
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I wish for love but sweet love takes her time
Hand on my heartily just to the night
Every star waits for the darkness to shine
Why do I cry when the tears never dry
Why do I drown when I look through your eyes
Love is the morning that succeeds the night
I was gone by the first sign of the light
When it's dark out
I search for love but don't find it
Just sex and drugs but don't mind it
Because nothing's real I'm reminded
And I do suppose
Ignorance is bliss, truth be told
They say go smash these groupie hoes
And spend money on some newer clothes
And put poison up through your nose
Well,
Eventually everything fades
Even the brightest of colors turn greys
Highs comes down but the pain still stays
Even the longest of nights turn days
Then,
Wake up when it's over
Love to escape 'cause I hate being sober
And you and I we never had closure
We just knew when it was over
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Troubled mind of an artist
But the star comes alive in the darkness
Late nights Lower East side apartments
But the night is impossible to harness
Soon as comes it departs us
Couldn't stay & love you so I became heartless
Lost track of our long term targets
Live and die young leave a beautiful carcass
Thinkin' when we just had met
Realizing now that it just wasn't meant
But how would we know if the time wasn't spent?
If only we could live where the sun doesn't set
Somewhere it's always light out and happy
You and I were like a Sid vicious and Nancy
I mean it was bound to be tragic its
No way this ever could have lasted
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
The opening lines of G-Eazy's song "Don" set the tone for a contemplative, reflective mood. "If we shall dance we shall dance for the night," he says, suggesting a fleeting sense of joy that must be seized and savored while it lasts. The next few lines can be read as a lament for love that seems elusive and slow to arrive: "I wish for love but sweet love takes her time...Every star waits for the darkness to shine." This sense of yearning is undercut by the next line: "Why do I cry when the tears never dry?" This rhetorical question suggests that the singer is trapped in a cycle of pain and frustration, unable to break free from it. The same sentiment is expressed in the line "Why do I drown when I look through your eyes," which implies that the singer's attempts to connect with others have led only to disappointment and despair.
The chorus contains four repetitions of the phrase "Don't let me go," which can be interpreted as a plea for connection and intimacy. The verses that follow expand on the themes of the first verse, describing a world that is marked by fleeting pleasures and a sense of disconnectedness. G-Eazy raps about the dangers of drugs and the lure of materialistic pursuits, suggesting that these things are a way of avoiding the pain of reality. The lines "Even the longest of nights turn days...Wake up when it's over" express a sense of resignation, as if the singer has given up on finding anything lasting or meaningful. The third verse shifts the focus back to the singer's personal life, describing his struggle to balance his artistic ambitions with his emotional needs. The line "Lost track of our long term targets" suggests that the singer has lost sight of his goals and aspirations, perhaps because he has become consumed by his own pain and confusion.
Overall, "Don" is a song that explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and the search for meaning in a world that can feel chaotic and overwhelming. It is a poignant reflection on the human condition, articulated through G-Eazy's vivid lyrics and evocative music.
Line by Line Meaning
If we shall dance we shall dance for the night
Let's enjoy the moment and live in the now
I wish for love but sweet love takes her time
I hope to find true love but I know it takes patience and time
Hand on my heartily just to the night
I hold on to this feeling of love for as long as it lasts
Every star waits for the darkness to shine
Just like stars, sometimes we have to wait for the darkness before we can shine
Why do I cry when the tears never dry
I'm emotional and hurting even though my tears won't stop
Why do I drown when I look through your eyes
I feel overwhelmed and lost when I try to see things from your perspective
Love is the morning that succeeds the night
After darkness and hardship, love and happiness can come in the morning
I was gone by the first sign of the light
I left as soon as I saw the first glimpse of hope or happiness
When it's dark out
In times of hardship and darkness
I search for love but don't find it
I try to find love but I'm left disappointed
Just sex and drugs but don't mind it
I settle for temporary pleasure because it's better than feeling nothing
Because nothing's real I'm reminded
I'm aware that my life lacks depth and authenticity
And I do suppose
It's likely true
Ignorance is bliss, truth be told
It's easier to ignore the harsh realities of life and be ignorant
They say go smash these groupie hoes
People tell me to indulge in meaningless sexual encounters
And spend money on some newer clothes
Others encourage me to buy things for temporary satisfaction
And put poison up through your nose
People tell me to do drugs, even if they're harmful
Well,
Although that's what others tell me to do
Eventually everything fades
Nothing lasts forever
Even the brightest of colors turn greys
Even the most vibrant things become dull over time
Highs comes down but the pain still stays
The euphoria of temporary satisfaction fades but the pain remains
Even the longest of nights turn days
Time passes and things change, even in the darkest moments
Then,
After all of this
Wake up when it's over
I snap back to reality when the temporary satisfaction is gone
Love to escape 'cause I hate being sober
I love to forget my problems because I hate facing them sober
And you and I we never had closure
Our relationship never had a proper ending or resolution
We just knew when it was over
We both felt that our relationship had run its course
Troubled mind of an artist
I have the mind of an artist but struggle with personal problems
But the star comes alive in the darkness
My talent and creativity shine brightest in dark times
Late nights Lower East side apartments
I spend my nights in small, humble apartments in the city
But the night is impossible to harness
I can't control the night or the negative feelings it brings
Soon as comes it departs us
The night comes and goes quickly, leaving us with our problems
Couldn't stay & love you so I became heartless
I couldn't handle a real relationship so I became cold and distant
Lost track of our long term targets
We lost sight of our future together
Live and die young leave a beautiful carcass
I feel that it's better to live fast and die young, leaving behind a legacy
Thinkin' when we just had met
Reflecting on our relationship's beginning
Realizing now that it just wasn't meant
I see now that our relationship was never meant to work out
But how would we know if the time wasn't spent?
We had to try and give our relationship a chance, even if it didn't work out
If only we could live where the sun doesn't set
If only we could avoid the darkness and the problems it brings
Somewhere it's always light out and happy
A place or mindset where everything is perfect and happy
You and I were like a Sid vicious and Nancy
Our relationship, like the notorious couple Sid and Nancy, was doomed from the start
I mean it was bound to be tragic its
Our relationship was always going to end in tragedy
No way this ever could have lasted
Our relationship was never going to work out in the long run
Don't let me go
Please don't leave me alone in the darkness
Don't let me go
Please don't abandon me in my time of need
Don't let me go
Please stay with me and help me through the tough times
Don't let me go
Please don't leave me behind in the darkness
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERALD GILLUM, GRACE SEWELL, JAMES ROSSER, BRANDON RACKLEY, DWANE WEIR II, CHRISTOPH ANDERSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aimannassir2731
[Grace:]
If we shall dance we shall dance for the night
I wish for love but sweet love takes her time
Hand on my heart allegiance to the night
Every star waits for the darkness to shine
Why do I cry when the tears never dry
Why do I drown when I look through your eyes
Love is the morning that succeeds the night
I was gone by the first sign of the light
When it's dark out
I search for love but don't find it
Just sex n drugs but don't mind it
Because nothing's real I'm reminded
And
I Do suppose
Ignorance is bliss truth be told
They say go smash these groupie hoes
N Spend money on some newer clothes
N put poison up through your nose
Well
Eventually everything fades
Even the brightest of Colors turn greys
Highs comes down But the pain still stays
Even the longest of nights turn days
Then
Wake up and it's over
Love to escape cuz I hate being sober
& you and I we never had closure
We just knew when it was over
[Hook - Grace:]
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Troubled mind of an Artist
But the star comes alive in the darkness
Late nights Lower east side apartments
But the night is impossible to Harness
Soon as comes it Departs us
Couldn't stay & love you so I became Heartless
Lost track of our long term targets
Live n Die young leave a beautiful carcass
Thinkin when we just had met
Realizing now that it just wasn't meant
But how would we know If the time wasn't spent?
If only we could live where the sun doesn't set
Somewhere it's always light out and happy
You and I were like a Sid vicious and Nancy
I mean it was bound to be tragic its
No way this ever coulda lasted
[Hook - Grace:]
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
@RandomnessAlex
1:15
"even the brightest of colors turn greys" probably my favorite line from this
@joelrodriguez8653
Alex Burton 1:20
@madonnainfurs
"When it's dark out, I search for love but don't find it."
@madonnainfurs
I AM CRYING RIGHT NOW
@lapa4887
u gay?
@bradleymorgan4767
+fsociety I am
@damienkeijzer2954
Sıla Robbie i
@UncleMsg
wel me either what is life ???
@subtextnfantasxy7380
most underrated song on the album. Worthy of being the title track 2bh
@madonnainfurs
OH MY GOD
ITS THE HYPOCRISY THAT I CAN'T STAND