Haystak (born Jason Winfree) is a rapper native of Nashville, Tennessee. He… Read Full Bio ↴Haystak (born Jason Winfree) is a rapper native of Nashville, Tennessee. He is most renown for his style of rapping he refers to as "white trash", that talks about growing up white, poor, and in the South.

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

Flag Folded
Haystak Lyrics

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look man, an are people have done some horribale thangs to me, i could of had them killed.
you didnt hear me did ya.
killed killed

Ya get ya box toted, getcha flag folded,
dont come acrossed it lien, that you really 1want it.
because im fully losded dedacated an devoted to gettin rolled on, mu e

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Haystak's song "Flag Folded" express the idea of loyalty and dedication to a dangerous way of life. The line "an are people have done some horribale thangs to me, i could of had them killed" suggests that the singer has been wronged in the past by someone and has the power to exact revenge. However, he speaks about this in a nonchalant manner, almost as if it's a routine part of his life. This paints a picture of a person who lives in a world where violence is a regular occurrence, and it's just another challenge to overcome.

The chorus of the song reinforces this idea of violence, where the singer talks about getting his "box toted" and flag folded. The imagery of the flag being folded is interesting because it's typically associated with the end of a military career or the death of a soldier. Here, it suggests that the singer is willing to die for his cause, whatever that may be. The line "dont come acrossed it lien, that you really 1want it" means that if anyone crosses him, they will face the consequences.

The last line of the song, "because im fully losded dedacated an devoted to gettin rolled on, mu e" emphasizes the point of the song - that the singer is determined to face whatever challenges come his way. The use of the phrase "getting rolled on" means that he's willing to take on any challenge and emerge victorious.

Overall, the lyrics to "Flag Folded" suggest a dangerous and violent lifestyle, where loyalty and dedication to a cause is of paramount importance.

Line by Line Meaning

look man, an are people have done some horribale thangs to me, i could of had them killed.
Throughout my life, I have been harmed by certain individuals and have had ample reason to take revenge on them, yet I chose not to. But it seems as though you are oblivious to my struggles and my ability to take extreme measures if necessary.

you didnt hear me did ya.
It appears that you are not listening to me and taking me seriously.

Ya get ya box toted, getcha flag folded,
If you cross me and disrespect me, you may end up dead and buried with your flag folded in a box.

dont come acrossed it lien, that you really 1want it.
Do not mistake my kindness for weakness and test me, because I am capable of extreme violence if provoked.

because im fully losded dedacated an devoted to gettin rolled on, mu e
I am fully committed and dedicated to seeking revenge on those who have wronged me, even if it means risking my own life in the process.

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