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

More Like Our Children
Haystak Lyrics

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I look at you and it's like being in a safe place, ya know?
I look into your eyes and I see a part of me that's gone on now.
And I wonder how long I can keep it inside your eyes, ya know?

I look at you and see more possibilities.
Little mes with more opportunities.
BooBoo I see ya 20 years down the road, when you wont listen to dad, because he old.
Ive lived my life, now you gotta live your own.

Tell ya bout my experience and just go on, got it?
You're the one that kept me alive boo.
Kiki, that's who kept me alive for you.
Grandma kept me alive for all ya'll.
My only regret is ya never got to see pa-pa.
I'm sumthin like him though.
Rain, sleet, or snow, no matter what I gotta do or where i gotta go.
I never say no, how could I?
When those girls is how I block out the rest of the whole world.
Tic-tak-toe to designer bags, sweet 16, daddy tryin to buy ya'll Jags.

I look at you and see somebody that used to reside inside me.
All of daddy's better qualities.
I see innocence, and dilligence, and borderline brilliance,
We should try to be more like our children....oh. (x2)

I see in you what I used to see in me.
Before they let me see what I never should've seen.
Gotti came up, G'd up, straps around her.
Bunch of G's given one another daps around her.
Hearin me tell killers watch their mouths around her.
Mossbergs laid out in the house around her.
And shell remember me. Kennedy will never see.
People might sell em' out, but never me.
I got your back baby, even when you're wrong.
You got lost in the world, mommy just come on home.
You don't gotta go through anything alone.
Regardless of what coast you end up on.
I jump on a plane, daddys in route.
I may not say baby come back to the house.
Stay and fight it out, cause I'm thinkin you could win.
Like I came this time, daddy will come right back again.

I look at you and see somebody that used to reside inside me.
All of daddys better qualities. I see innocence, and dilligence, and borderline brilliance.
We should try to be more like our children...oh. (x2)

I see honesty that you don't see in adults.
Love in these hugs, more addictive than drugs.
I wish I could see the world so innocently, I ain't gon' do to them like you did it to me.
I'm the bodyguard, Kevin Costner.
I'm whatever falls under bein a father.
A protector, provider, companion, padre, listen to you talk and wont say a word all day.
I feel your pain like it happened to me, got it?
You're the reason i quit rappin for free.
Its like a whole nother level that these babies be on, you should see the grades that these babies bring home.
Wow! That's my child, so proud!
And you can see it in her smile and her frown, you don't wanna let em' down.
The only ones that make you look at things the other way around.

I look at you and see somebody that used to reside inside me.

All of daddys better qualities. I see innocence, and dilligence, and borderline brilliance.
We should try to be more like our children...oh. (x3)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "More Like Our Children" by Haystak showcase the rapper's love and admiration for his children. He starts off by saying that he feels safe when he looks at them and sees a part of himself that has moved on. He wonders how long he can keep that feeling inside their eyes. Haystak then talks about how he sees more possibilities and opportunities through his children. He can envision them years down the road, not listening to him because he's old, but still carrying with them the wisdom he's provided. He's grateful for his family members who've kept him alive and wishes that they all could have met his grandfather, who he sees a bit of himself in. Haystak then touches on how he's protecting and providing for his children, always having their backs and willing to jump on a plane to be with them. He admires the honesty, love, and innocence that children possess and wishes that he, too, could see the world through their eyes.

Line by Line Meaning

I look at you and it's like being in a safe place, ya know?
When I look at you, I feel comforted and secure.

I look into your eyes and I see a part of me that's gone on now.
When I gaze into your eyes, I see a reflection of myself.

And I wonder how long I can keep it inside your eyes, ya know?
I ponder how long I can sustain this feeling of safety and security when I look into your eyes.

I look at you and see more possibilities.
When I look at you, I see endless potential opportunities.

Little mes with more opportunities.
You are like little versions of me but with more chances to succeed.

BooBoo I see ya 20 years down the road, when you wont listen to dad, because he old.
I imagine you in twenty years, not heeding my advice because I am aging.

Ive lived my life, now you gotta live your own.
I have already experienced my life, now it is time for you to embark on your own journey.

Tell ya bout my experience and just go on, got it?
I will share my experiences with you, but ultimately you have to find your own way forward.

You're the one that kept me alive boo.
You are the one who brought joy and meaning to my life.

Grandma kept me alive for all ya'll.
Your grandmother played a significant role in keeping me alive for all of you.

My only regret is ya never got to see pa-pa.
I only wish you had the opportunity to meet your grandfather.

I'm sumthin like him though.
I embody some of the traits that your grandfather possessed.

Rain, sleet, or snow, no matter what I gotta do or where i gotta go.
Regardless of the difficult circumstances, I will always be there for you.

I never say no, how could I?
I could never say no to you, as you are the most important thing in my life.

When those girls is how I block out the rest of the whole world.
You and your sisters are my escape from the stresses of the entire world.

Tic-tak-toe to designer bags, sweet 16, daddy tryin to buy ya'll Jags.
From child's games to luxury cars and expensive gifts, I will always try to provide the best for you.

I see in you what I used to see in me.
I recognize in you the same qualities that I possessed when I was younger.

Before they let me see what I never should've seen.
Before life showed me things that I never should have had to witness.

Hearin me tell killers watch their mouths around her.
I have told dangerous individuals to be careful of what they say around you.

Mossbergs laid out in the house around her.
There were guns scattered around the house to protect you.

I jump on a plane, daddys in route.
I will rush to be by your side, no matter where in the world you are.

I may not say baby come back to the house.
I may not demand that you return home, but I will always support you.

I wish I could see the world so innocently, I ain't gon' do to them like you did it to me.
I wish I still possessed the pure outlook on life that you possess, and I vow not to taint that perspective like my own was damaged.

I'm the bodyguard, Kevin Costner.
I am your protector, like the character Kevin Costner played in the movie 'The Bodyguard'.

I'm whatever falls under bein a father.
I embody everything that it means to be a father.

I feel your pain like it happened to me, got it?
I understand your pain as if I experienced it myself.

The only ones that make you look at things the other way around.
Children have a unique way of seeing things from a different perspective than adults.

I see honesty that you don't see in adults.
I recognize the honesty in you that is often lacking in grown-ups.

Love in these hugs, more addictive than drugs.
Hugs from you are more valuable to me than any drug could ever be.

Its like a whole nother level that these babies be on, you should see the grades that these babies bring home.
Children operate on a higher level, as evidenced by their academic achievements.

Wow! That's my child, so proud!
As your father, I am filled with immense pride in all that you accomplish.

And you can see it in her smile and her frown, you don't wanna let em' down.
Your smile and your discouragement are both reflective of your desire to make me proud.

We should try to be more like our children....oh.
As adults, we should strive to possess the same qualities that make children so special.

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