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.
by george
Isaiah Rashad Lyrics
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That it was love last night
I know the world can wait
We don't usually take that long
The gallon, gallon of weed here
TV shows
We ain't that far from home
If I want it you be waitin' till the mornin' for real
Cause she told me I'm a light weight
This ain't love low tide
You love lo-los
In your eyes singing your song
Like
We don't usually take that long
The gallon, gallon of weed here
TV shows
We ain't that far from home
I used to cut her with a
If I want it you be waitin' till the mornin' for real
Hop on the road and say
That it was love last night
I know the world can wait
I ain't been there in so long
You take me back to '99
I ain't been there in so long
You take me back to '99
I ain't been there in so long
You take me back to '99
I heard they got no sandwich
But your mama got some
Tell me would you steal it from her?
I run away, I run away, it ain't nothin' on the TV
Baby tell me what you stealin' from
I tried to get to know you
Like lies and matrimony
I heard they got no sandwich
But your mama got some
Tell me would you steal it from her?
Is it okay to come down sometimes?
Wow it's so good comin' down
We don't usually take that long
The gallon, gallon of weed here
We don't usually take that long
The gallon, gallon of weed here
In "By George," Isaiah Rashad sings about a night that he spent with a love interest, possibly a one-night stand, who he is not entirely invested in. The lyrics suggest that they spent the night smoking weed and watching TV shows before engaging in a physical relationship. Rashad seems somewhat detached from his partner and not fully invested in the encounter, even though he repeats the phrase "it was love last night." He also questions whether it is okay to come down after the experience, suggesting that perhaps they were using substances to enhance the encounter. The part of the song that repeats the line "I ain't been there in so long, you take me back to '99" shows that Rashad seems to be nostalgically reminiscing about his younger years, which contrasts with the immediate experience he is having with this woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Hop on the road and say
Let's hit the road and pretend that what happened last night was love
That it was love last night
We're going to try to convince ourselves that our recklessness and drugs were just unbridled passion
I know the world can wait
I'm not worried about anything else right now, it's just about us and this moment
We don't usually take that long
We're used to our fleeting interactions and short-lived escapades
The gallon, gallon of weed here
Our indulgences in drugs are heavy and constant
TV shows
We're comfortable in our stagnation, just lounging around and watching TV
We ain't that far from home
Even though we're running away with each other, we're never too far from where we started
I used to cut her with a
I used to self-harm to cope with my feelings, and now I'm trying to find comfort in someone else
If I want it you be waitin' till the mornin' for real
I know I can get whatever I want from you, even if I don't truly love you
Cause she told me I'm a light weight
You made fun of me for being sensitive, but I still crave your affection
This ain't love low tide
This is just a temporary phase of heightened emotions, like the beach at low tide
You love lo-los
You love to make fun of me for my flaws
In your eyes singing your song
You're trying to lure me back in with your beauty and charm
Is it okay to come down sometimes?
Is it okay to stop running and just be ourselves for a little while?
Wow it's so good comin' down
It feels relieving to finally be able to let go and relax after being so high-strung
I ain't been there in so long
I haven't felt this free and unburdened in a very long time
You take me back to '99
You make me feel young and carefree again, like I did in the '90s
I heard they got no sandwich
I've heard that things are tough, but I'm not sure what to believe
But your mama got some
But I know I can count on your family to support us
Tell me would you steal it from her?
Would you betray your own mother for our sake?
I run away, I run away, it ain't nothin' on the TV
I avoid my problems by running away, but sometimes there's just nothing entertaining enough to distract me
Baby tell me what you stealin' from
What are you hiding from me? What makes you want to escape?
Lyrics © WORLD SOUND PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Isaiah McClain
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