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.
Silkk Da Shocka
Isaiah Rashad Lyrics
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This for the haves and the haves wanna give a fucks hey
I ride around in your car
I put the weed in your blunt
I am the sky to your star
I am the end of your month
You are the start of my day
I see the world from your eyes
You pulled a thorn from my side
I know you love me
It's rare, I know you love me
But yeah, I know you love me
It's rare, I know you love me
But, you give me all that you got
You make it stretch it and flip
I fell in love with your thoughts
I learned it's more than your hips
You know I'm caught in my vibe
But I still give you my rib
You hear them callin' my name
But know it's hard for me here
I left a home with my son
I chose the world in the end
I say you know I be back
You try your best to pretend
I say you all that I want
And when I make it, it's real
I hear 'em callin' my name
It's gettin' hard for me here
I know you love me
It's rare, I know you love me
But yeah, I know you love me
It's rare, I know you love me, yeah
And, and, and these stars are nothin' but your cousins
And starin' at your mama, Heaven wasn't falling in here
So holla you heard I'm usin' narcotics
No, I don't wanna be here, if I don't, gotta
My weed habit so close to snortin', powder
Got a few gripes but it's only about
A, dollar bill, so holla unless you're usin' narcotics
See I don't wanna be here, if I don't, gotta
My weed habit so close to snortin', powder
Got a few bitches but it's only bout a, dollar
Feel, so hollow unless you're usin' narcotics
See I don't wanna
Tell me, man you talkin' bout this you talkin' bout that
Talkin' about you ain't got nothin' to talk about
Find the motherfuckin' topic
God damn just find, the topic bro'
Seriously God damn, complicated ass young motherfuckers, man
In "Silkk da Shocka," Isaiah Rashad and Syd reflect on a close relationship in which they rely on each other for emotional support. The opening lines suggest that the singers have shared experiences that are deeply ingrained in their memories. The song continues to describe their relationship as a reciprocal one, with each person contributing something valuable. For Rashad, his partner is the start of his day, providing him with happiness and helping him to see the world in a new way. In turn, Rashad offers his support to his partner, giving her all that he has, and learning to appreciate her for more than just her physical appearance. The two seem to be struggling with their respective issues, but they're holding onto hope that their relationship can overcome external pressures.
Throughout the song, the singers' words are layered over a mellow beat and a light guitar riff. The instrumentation adds to the song's relaxed and introspective feel. Meanwhile, the lyrics are intimate and vulnerable, suggesting that this is a moment of emotional openness for both artists.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I almost got this, at least we got it memorized
We almost have the hang of this, we've got it memorized
This for the haves and the haves wanna give a fucks hey
This is for those who have and those who want to care
I ride around in your car
I travel in your car
I put the weed in your blunt
I prepare your marijuana for smoking
I am the sky to your star
I am the complement to your shining self
I am the end of your month
I represent the closing of your month
You are the start of my day
You are my beginning every day
You brought the smile from my face
You make me happy
I see the world from your eyes
I view the world from your perspective
You pulled a thorn from my side
You removed a burden from me
I know you love me
I am aware of your affection
It's rare, I know you love me
It's not common, but I know you love me
But, you give me all that you got
You give me your all
You make it stretch it and flip
You make things work and put in the effort
I fell in love with your thoughts
I admire your mind
I learned it's more than your hips
I realized there's more to you than appearance
You know I'm caught in my vibe
You understand my situation
But I still give you my rib
But I still prioritize you
You hear them callin' my name
You hear the attention I get from others
But know it's hard for me here
But know that it's difficult for me in this situation
I left a home with my son
I left my home and child behind
I chose the world in the end
I ultimately chose to pursue worldly success
I say you know I be back
I assure you that I'll return
You try your best to pretend
You do your best to act unaffected
I say you all that I want
I tell you that you're all I want
And when I make it, it's real
When I achieve success, it'll be genuine
I hear 'em callin' my name
I hear people calling out to me
It's gettin' hard for me here
It's becoming difficult for me
And, and, and these stars are nothin' but your cousins
These celebrities are just like you
And starin' at your mama, Heaven wasn't falling in here
Even when looking at your mother, nothing supernatural is happening here
So holla you heard I'm usin' narcotics
So let me know if you heard that I'm using drugs
No, I don't wanna be here, if I don't, gotta
I don't want to exist if I can't use drugs
My weed habit so close to snortin', powder
My addiction to marijuana is almost like an addiction to cocaine
Got a few gripes but it's only about
I have a few complaints, but they're not significant
A, dollar bill, so holla unless you're usin' narcotics
It's only about money, let me know if you're also using drugs
See I don't wanna be here, if I don't, gotta
I don't want to exist if I can't use drugs
My weed habit so close to snortin', powder
My addiction to marijuana is almost like an addiction to cocaine
Got a few bitches but it's only bout a, dollar
I have a few women in my life, but they're not significant
Feel, so hollow unless you're usin' narcotics
Life feels empty unless you're also using drugs
See I don't wanna
I don't want to exist like this
Tell me, man you talkin' bout this you talkin' bout that
You're talking about a bunch of different things
Talkin' about you ain't got nothin' to talk about
You're saying you have nothing to talk about
Find the motherfuckin' topic
Choose a specific topic
God damn just find, the topic bro'
Seriously, just stick to one subject
Seriously God damn, complicated ass young motherfuckers, man
Young people can be overly complex and frustrating
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Isaiah McClain, Steve Lacy, Sydney Bennett
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