On January 28, 2014, his first project was released, titled Cilvia Demo. The EP debuted at number 40 on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold 8,500 copies in the United States during its first week of release. On May 5, 2014, XXL revealed Rashad was included in their annual freshman class.
On September 2, 2016, Rashad released his debut studio album, The Sun's Tirade. The Sun's Tirade received critical acclaim from music critics, debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard 200 and sold 19,000 copies its first week.
Claymore
Isaiah Rashad Lyrics
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Keep it one, one
Claymore this way, it's almost like control
Claymore this way
Is you runnin' or exercisin', baby? (Yeah)
Keep it one, one
Claymore this way, it's almost like control
Claymore this way
Yeah
Let me call up Isha to come over here
Keisha, we about to get so cold, yeah
Let me call up Peaches, that's my other real
Keisha, we about to get cold
Do-do you wanna play in the backseat? Pardon my break
Do you wanna live in the fast lane? Shawty, I might (might)
Lo-lo-losin' my, losin' my, losin' myself, I'm high (I'm high)
Cr-cr-cruisin' now, cruisin' now, crush it up, crush it up, nice (nice)
Cr-crush it up, crush it up, crush it up, crush it up
Crush it up nice (crush it nice)
Break it down, break it down, pick it up, pick it up, pick up a price
Lo-lo-losin' my, losin' my, losin' myself, I'm high, yeah
You-you can't control yourself (control yourself)
over the bag, over the bag, you done destroyed yourself, ayy
Is you runnin' or exercisin', baby? (Yeah)
Keep it one, one
Claymore this way, it's almost like control
Claymore this way
Is you runnin' or exercisin', baby? (Yeah)
Keep it one, one
Claymore this way, it's almost like control
Claymore this way
Yeah, they be like Tisha, can we take this easy?
Can we take this easy? Ain't no deep dives
Tryna find no reason, why it gotta be two lives
Be three live, every time I see you, every time I need you
Got a bag for the low and you scared to dip (baby)
Everything, everything, everything
Get a lil' better when it's a little louder, oh
On the low, I'ma be pullin' up on your side
Black Uber, they know my car (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Lookin' at me like "Hey Mista"
Tank, four doors on the telescope
Heard you been runnin' with the lames, I know
Only go live on Periscope
You don't know everything, literally
Get a lil' better when you speak loud and clear
See everything that you got inferred
That energy not allowed this year
That little league mindset out of here
Smokin' OG, baby
Why you playin' hard ball?
I'm just tryna ball hard with you, lil' baby
Is you runnin' or exercisin', baby? (Is you runnin'?)
Keep it one, one (keep it one)
Claymore this way, it's almost like control (ooh)
Claymore this way (do, do, do-do)
Is you runnin' or exercisin', baby?
Keep it one, one
Claymore this way, it's almost like control
Claymore this way
The lyrics of "Claymore" by Isaiah Rashad feat. Smino poses the question, "Is you runnin' or exercisin', baby?" which can be interpreted as a deep question about one's motives and intentions. Throughout the song, the artists mention the word "control" multiple times, suggesting that they are trying to gain control over something, whether it is themselves or their surroundings. The repetition of the phrase "Claymore this way" further emphasizes the idea of taking control and possibly even taking a step forward towards a new path.
The lyrics also mention the idea of losing oneself, potentially in drugs or the fast lane, but there is a sense of self-awareness as they acknowledge it. The bridge mentions trying to find a reason for living two lives, potentially hinting at struggling between two different paths or lifestyles. Overall, the song is a commentary on the need for control, self-awareness, and the consequences of not having them.
Line by Line Meaning
Is you runnin' or exercisin', baby? (Yeah)
Are you running away or facing your problems, darling?
Keep it one, one
Be truthful, honest.
Claymore this way, it's almost like control
Moving forward in this direction feels like being in control.
Claymore this way
Let's proceed.
Let me call up Isha to come over here
I will call my friend Isha to join us here.
Keisha, we about to get so cold, yeah
Keisha, we are going to be very tough/confident.
Let me call up Peaches, that's my other real
I will also call my other friend, Peaches.
Do-do you wanna play in the backseat? Pardon my break
Do you want to have fun without any worries, sorry for interrupting.
Do you wanna live in the fast lane? Shawty, I might (might)
Do you want to live life fast? It's possible.
Lo-lo-losin' my, losin' my, losin' myself, I'm high (I'm high)
I'm losing control, I'm feeling high.
Cr-cr-cruisin' now, cruisin' now, crush it up, crush it up, nice (nice)
I'm moving forward and feeling great, crushing it with ease.
Cr-crush it up, crush it up, crush it up, crush it up
Break it down, make it happen.
Crush it up nice (crush it nice)
Crush it beautifully.
Break it down, break it down, pick it up, pick it up, pick up a price
Break it up and grab what you deserve for a fair sum.
Lo-lo-losin' my, losin' my, losin' myself, I'm high, yeah
I feel like I'm losing control as I'm feeling high.
You-you can't control yourself (control yourself)
You're out of control.
over the bag, over the bag, you done destroyed yourself, ayy
You ruined yourself over petty things.
Yeah, they be like Tisha, can we take this easy?
They are asking Tisha to slow down.
Can we take this easy? Ain't no deep dives
We don't need to analyze everything deeply.
Tryna find no reason, why it gotta be two lives
I don't want to have a complicated life with two different paths.
Be three live, every time I see you, every time I need you
It's triple the joy when I'm with you.
Got a bag for the low and you scared to dip (baby)
I have a great offer for you, but you're scared to take it.
Everything, everything, everything
Everything is included.
Get a lil' better when it's a little louder, oh
Things improve when they are more pronounced or noticeable.
On the low, I'ma be pullin' up on your side
I'll quietly come over to your side.
Black Uber, they know my car (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I have a familiar car that Uber riders recognize.
Lookin' at me like "Hey Mista"
People are calling out to me.
Tank, four doors on the telescope
I have a big car.
Heard you been runnin' with the lames, I know
I heard you're hanging out with losers.
Only go live on Periscope
I only go live on Periscope, a social media platform.
You don't know everything, literally
You really don't know everything.
Get a lil' better when you speak loud and clear
You become better at communicating when you speak clearly.
See everything that you got inferred
Understand what is implied/indirect.
That energy not allowed this year
That negative or bad energy is unwelcome this year.
That little league mindset out of here
Leave behind the mentality of a small-time player.
Smokin' OG, baby
I'm smoking a certain strain of marijuana.
Why you playin' hard ball?
Why are you making things so difficult?
I'm just tryna ball hard with you, lil' baby
I'm trying to have fun with you, little baby.
Is you runnin' or exercisin', baby? (Is you runnin'?)
Are you fleeing or pushing yourself, baby?
Keep it one, one (keep it one)
Be honest with me, no lies.
Claymore this way, it's almost like control (ooh)
Taking this direction feels like being in control.
Claymore this way (do, do, do-do)
Let's move forward in this direction.
Is you runnin' or exercisin', baby?
Are you avoiding or facing your problems, baby?
Keep it one, one
Be truthful with me, no lies.
Claymore this way, it's almost like control
Taking this direction feels like being in control.
Claymore this way
Let's move forward in this direction.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Isaiah McClain, Christopher Jr. Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This collab is unreal. My neighbors are going to be hearing this shit for months.
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We up at the same time wit it its 6 am here lol
@RichieTheDreamer
Bro like why tf are u so cultured, I didn’t know u fucked with Isaiah like that
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Lucky bastards
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Hey big fan man
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u wavey anime man
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let’s be real any song with smino is an absolute hit
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bro hes a living legend i dont know how he does what he does but im glad he does
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