Early life
Haystak was born to teenage parents, raised by his grandmother, and grew up in the poorest environment. As he got older, Haystak began engaging in a life of crime. But all that ended after being arrested on charges of drug possession at the age of 15.[citation needed]
Music
Haystak began rapping after being released two years later, but no one gave him the chance to prove himself. So Haystak took a daring chance and joined a local label called Street Flava Records and producers Kevin Grisham and Sonny Paradise. They produced his debut album, Mak Million, in 1998. With his description of the southern way of life from a white boy's point of view, Haystak won the respect of his peers in the underground rap scene and was recognized by the people of Nashville, both white and black. Two years later, Car Fulla White Boys came out with many fans waiting eagerly. With his success, Koch Records signed Haystak and rereleased Car Fulla White Boys that same year. In 2002, Haystak's third album, The Natural, was released on Koch. Since then, Haystak's fame has grown greatly, and he even played a small role in the 2005 film Hustle and Flow.
Discography:
Year Album Title
1998 Mak Million
2000 Car Fulla White Boys
2002 The Natural
2003 Return Of The Mak Million
2004 Portrait Of A White Boy
2005 From Start to Finish
2005 The New South
2006 The Southwest Connection
2007 Crackavelli
2008 Hard 2 Love
2008 Cracks The Safe
2009 The Natural II
2009 Came Along Way
2010 Easy 2 Hate
Bottom Brawd
Haystak Lyrics
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Ya know?
If I tried to break it down to you,
You'd get a migraine, and a nosebleed
But, it's extremely simple
So, what does that, in fact, tell you, about ya self?
Check, check
I ran them streets, but they did not run me
I had a whole bunch ah, uh, uh...
Desperados
That'll bust yo head with (?) bottles
N' they rode wit' me, my road dawgz
N' y'all fools, know, I love y'all
Y'all stuck wit' me, when I was down n' out
Jumpin' outta limousines, sump'n, young n' stout
I had the whole crew, the old crew, and I still do
The ones, that love me so much, they'll kill you
Wasn't in my weddin', and that, was for a reason
I needed to tell ya somethin', it just wasn't the season
Time to move on, I've grown
I'ma try again, to rebuild a home
Haha
If you my real partna, you'll understand that
But, if not, then I'ma know where my man at
Haha
I gotta young, bad, bottom brawd
We can fight, all night, and she don't call the law
She so down for me, that I'm all for y'all
My young, bad, bottom brawd
I gotta young, bad, bottom brawd
We can fight, all night, and she don't call the law
She so down for me, that I'm all for y'all
My young, bad, bottom brawd
We started off slow, let her get to know me
That way, if she feels me, it'll be the real me
Please believe, I'm not no walk in the park
And, Lil' Mama, she had the heart to take a shot in the dark
Turned on, by how she can keep a secret
Watchin her count twenties in Victoria's Secret
She shit, made me, Boss status
Took her to the altar,
N' made her a partner, the vice president, of this thing we got
She took the indictment, wit' that ring she got
Haha
Said I do, does she know what she did?
Two years later, she's at home wit' my kid
She a underboss, she get ya head cut off
Fuck around wit' Lil Mama, get ya bread cut off
I snatched her outta college, straight to the Pro's
Never get her twisted wit' the rest ah these hoes (What's up?)
I gotta young, bad, bottom brawd
We can fight, all night, and she don't call the law
She so down for me, that I'm all for y'all
My young, bad, bottom brawd
I gotta young, bad, bottom brawd
We can fight, all night, and she don't call the law
She so down for me, that I'm all for y'all
My young, bad, bottom brawd
She know I'm in the streets, she know when I'm gone
May not know, exactly, what time I'm comin' home
But she know I have that bread wit' me,
Or worst case scenario, have dem feds wit' me
Ya feel me?
You sucka boys, ain't makin' a dime
All in the streets, just wastin' they time
Breathing' up, valuable air, that could be used by a real life playa
Lil Mama never coulda been wit' a square
She tried it, n' didn't like it, so she over here
Well I be polo'd out, say the pony (?)
Keep 'bout three or four thousand on me
We done been down, I mean doin' bad
And she stayed down,
Wit' her rider ass, button down shirts, all up in church
I ain't even know you went here
Bruh, I be wit' her
I gotta young, bad, bottom brawd
We can fight, all night, and she don't call the law
She so down for me, that I'm all for y'all
My young, bad, bottom brawd
I gotta young, bad, bottom brawd
We can fight, all night, and she don't call the law
She so down for me, that I'm all for y'all
My young, bad, bottom brawd
I gotta young, bad, bottom brawd
We can fight, all night, and she don't call the law
She so down for me, that I'm all for y'all
My young, bad, bottom brawd
I gotta young, bad, bottom brawd
We can fight, all night, and she don't call the law
She so down for me, that I'm all for y'all
My young, bad, bottom brawd
The lyrics of Haystak’s “Bottom Brawd” showcase his appreciation for his partner, whom he describes as a “young, bad, bottom brawd.” He reminisces about his past and the people who have stuck by his side, even during hard times. The song is also a reflection on growth and moving on from past relationships.
The first verse of the song is directed towards those who may not understand the game that Haystak is involved in. Referring to it as being over their head like Louis Vuitton luggage, he continues to explain that the game is extremely simple, but they would still not comprehend it. This could be interpreted as Haystak telling his listeners that they should not get involved in things they do not understand. The second verse is where Haystak reminisces about his past, the people who were with him through thick and thin, and how much he loves them. At the same time, he acknowledges that he has to move on from certain relationships to grow and rebuild a new home.
Furthermore, in the third verse, Haystak talks about his beloved young bad bottom brawd that he had to work hard on. At first, she got to know him better, and if she feels him, it'll be the real him. They both complement each other as he can keep secrets, does not get into trouble with the law and knows how to keep bread. The fourth verse is a reflection of his perspective on life and the importance of spending time wisely. Lil Mama is an example of a person who stayed with him through thick and thin, so he adores her for doing that.
Line by Line Meaning
This game, it's over ya head like Louis Vuitton luggage
The game he's referring to is too complicated for most people to understand.
Ya know?
Haystak is checking if the listener understands him.
If I tried to break it down to you,
Haystak is acknowledging that he could explain it, but it would cause confusion.
You'd get a migraine, and a nosebleed
If he tried to explain it, it would cause headaches and stress.
But, it's extremely simple
Despite the confusion, the concept is straightforward.
So, what does that, in fact, tell you, about ya self?
Haystak is implying that if the listener can't comprehend the simple concept, it says something about their intelligence.
I was young, on the grind, I was 'bout them G's
Haystak was hustling for the money.
I ran them streets, but they did not run me
Haystak was in control of the streets, not the other way around.
I had a whole bunch ah, uh, uh...
Haystak had a crew that he rolls with.
Desperados
This describes his crew as wild and reckless.
That'll bust yo head with (?) bottles
Haystak's crew would attack with bottles.
N' they rode wit' me, my road dawgz
Haystak's crew was loyal and went everywhere with him.
N' y'all fools, know, I love y'all
Haystak values the loyalty of his crew.
Y'all stuck wit' me when I was down n' out
When he was struggling, his crew never left his side.
Jumpin' outta limousines, sump'n, young n' stout
Haystak has come a long way from his old life and now enjoys the finer things.
I had the whole crew, the old crew, and I still do
Haystak's old crew is still with him.
The ones, that love me so much, they'll kill you
Haystak's loyalty to his crew is reciprocated as they would go so far as to kill for him.
Wasn't in my weddin', and that, was for a reason
Someone who wasn't invited to his wedding was left out intentionally.
I needed to tell ya somethin', it just wasn't the season
Haystak had something to say to that person, but the timing wasn't right.
Time to move on, I've grown
Haystak has moved on and matured from that situation.
I'ma try again, to rebuild a home
Haystak is trying to move forward and rebuild something he lost.
If you my real partna, you'll understand that
Someone who is truly Haystak's friend would understand his situation.
But if not, then I'ma know where my man at
If someone doesn't understand, then Haystak will know who his true friends are.
I gotta young, bad, bottom brawd
Haystak has a loyal and tough girlfriend.
We can fight, all night, and she don't call the law
Haystak's girlfriend is willing to fight for him and does not involve the authorities in their business.
She so down for me, that I'm all for y'all
Haystak is loyal to those who are loyal to him, including his girlfriend.
We started off slow, let her get to know me
Haystak and his girlfriend took their time getting to know each other.
That way, if she feels me, it'll be the real me
Haystak wanted his girlfriend to know who he truly was so that if she loved him, it would be for the right reasons.
Please believe, I'm not no walk in the park
Haystak is a tough guy who is not easy to handle.
And Lil' Mama, she had the heart to take a shot in the dark
Despite his rough exterior, his girlfriend took a risk on him and fell in love.
Turned on, by how she can keep a secret
Haystak finds his girlfriend's loyalty and discretion attractive.
Watchin her count twenties in Victoria's Secret
His girlfriend is independent and has her own money.
She shit, made me, Boss status
Haystak's girlfriend helped elevate him to a higher status.
Took her to the altar, N' made her a partner, the vice president, of this thing we got
Haystak and his girlfriend made a commitment to each other and now work together as partners in their relationship and in their business.
She took the indictment, wit' that ring she got
Haystak's girlfriend took her vows seriously and stood by him even in difficult times.
Said I do, does she know what she did?
Haystak is reflecting on the significance of the commitment they made to each other.
Two years later, she's at home wit' my kid
Haystak and his girlfriend started a family together.
She a underboss, she get ya head cut off
Haystak's girlfriend has significant power and influence within their business.
Fuck around wit' Lil Mama, get ya bread cut off
Anyone who messes with Haystak's girlfriend will face the consequences of her power.
I snatched her outta college, straight to the Pro's
Haystak's girlfriend left school to pursue a life with him and work together in their business.
Never get her twisted wit' the rest ah these hoes (What's up?)
Haystak is proud of his girlfriend and wants others to know that she is not like other women he has been with.
She tried it, n' didn't like it, so she over here
His girlfriend has tried other lifestyles, but stayed with Haystak because she prefers their life together.
Well I be polo'd out, say the pony (?)
Haystak dresses in high-end clothing and is fashionable.
Keep 'bout three or four thousand on me
He carries a significant amount of cash with him.
We done been down, I mean doin' bad
Haystak and his girlfriend have faced difficult times together.
And she stayed down, wit' her rider ass
Despite the challenges, his girlfriend has remained loyal and willing to fight for him.
Button down shirts, all up in church
Haystak and his girlfriend attend church and have faith in God.
I ain't even know you went here
Haystak is surprised to see someone he knows at church.
Bruh, I be wit' her
Haystak is proud to be with his girlfriend and wants others to know it.
Writer(s): Haystak
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