Izaya is known for his dark, somber style. His music truly captures and emits emotions he went through in his rough upbringing as a teenager with tracks like Losing my Mind, 365, Deeply and many more tracks that truly depict his past emotions and trauma.
Protected
Izaya Tiji Lyrics
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Woah, oh, oh, oh woah, oh
These niggas fake, and I know it (Fake)
Walk into Prada, then Louis (Prada)
Everyday I'm so zooted
She wanna suck me like oowee
He wanna hang with the gang?
I got some shooters in Houston
I got some shooters in Houi'
We on yo' ass now (Yuh)
55 bullets so fast, yeah they gon' catch up
It turn you to ketchup
Airin' shit out with the flash on
I know my brotha protected (glee)
We wet yo ass up
Different thottie, and they mad (Uh)
And I'm ready for the action (Oh, oh)
III think that you had to confess (Uh)
I am so proud of you
You gettin' yo' cash up
I know my brother protected (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
No, I'm aimin' at your lil' ass necks now
Oh, oh, oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh
I wouldn't wanna leave you
I wouldn't wanna leave you
I wouldn't wanna leave you
My nigga leave him bleedin'
My nigga leave him bleedin'
My nigga leave him bleedin'
The lyrics of Izaya Tiji's song Protected describe the rapper's gang lifestyle and the protection he receives from his friends. The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes that his brotherhood has his back, and he feels proud and confident because they are always there to support him. However, the song also contains hints of violence, as the rapper boasts about his connections with shooters in Houston and the power he holds in his hands.
The verses discuss how the rapper is aware of the fakeness that exists around him, and he expresses his disdain towards those who try to join his gang without genuine intentions. The rapper also mentions his possession of luxury goods from high-end brands such as Prada and Louis Vuitton, furthered solidifying his status in the streets. He states that he is always high, and he is not shy about the women who pursue him. However, he makes it clear that he is not afraid of any confrontation and is always ready for the action.
Overall, the lyrics of Protected showcase the rapper's pride in his gang and how he has gained loyalty and protection from his associates. At the same time, the lyrics also convey his street smarts and his willingness to defend himself physically if necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, woah, woah woah, oh, oh, oh
Indicates excitement and anticipation for what is to come.
Woah, oh, oh, oh woah, oh
Continues the expression of excitement and anticipation.
These niggas fake, and I know it (Fake)
Declares the singer's awareness and disdain for those who are insincere and deceptive.
Walk into Prada, then Louis (Prada)
Boasts about the artist's ability to shop at high-end fashion stores.
Everyday I'm so zooted
Admits to being under the influence of some kind of drug on a regular basis.
She wanna suck me like oowee
Describes the desire of a woman to perform oral sex on the singer.
He wanna hang with the gang?
Questions the motives of someone who desires to be affiliated with the singer's group of friends.
Somebody give him a noose
Suggests that the person who desires to be part of the group should be punished or excluded in some way.
I got some shooters in Houston
Boasts about having hired gunmen in the city of Houston.
I got some shooters in Houi'
Continues boasting about having hired gunmen, possibly in another location.
We on yo' ass now (Yuh)
Warns the person being addressed that the singer and their associates are watching and coming after them.
55 bullets so fast, yeah they gon' catch up
Threatens the use of deadly force against the person being addressed.
It turn you to ketchup
Uses a violent and graphic metaphor to describe what will happen when the person being addressed is shot multiple times.
Airin' shit out with the flash on
Describes the use of firearms with a bright light to disorient or blind the target.
I know my brotha protected (glee)
Expresses confidence in the singer's brother's ability to defend himself and the rest of the group.
We wet yo ass up
Describes the act of shooting someone multiple times, likely leading to their death.
Different thottie, and they mad (Uh)
Boasts about having multiple attractive women in the artist's life, and how other people's jealousy is a natural reaction.
And I'm ready for the action (Oh, oh)
Declares the singer's readiness for confrontation or violence.
III think that you had to confess (Uh)
Hints that the person being addressed has done something wrong and needs to confess to it.
I am so proud of you
Uses sarcasm to belittle the person being addressed for their lack of courage or honesty.
You gettin' yo' cash up
Acknowledges the person being addressed's ability to make money, but implies that it won't save them from the artist's wrath.
I know my brother protected (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Reiterates the artist's confidence in their brother's ability to defend the group.
No, I'm aimin' at your lil' ass necks now
Threatens the person being addressed with bodily harm, specifically targeting their neck area.
I wouldn't wanna leave you
Uses sarcasm to imply that the artist doesn't care about the person being addressed.
My nigga leave him bleedin'
Encourages violence against the person being addressed, specifically causing them to bleed.
My nigga leave him bleedin'
Repeats the previous line, emphasizing the desire for violence against the person being addressed.
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Written by: IZAYA TIJI
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