K. Roosevelt’s music can immerse you in a dream-like state of self reflecti… Read Full Bio ↴K. Roosevelt’s music can immerse you in a dream-like state of self reflection with a single tune. His ability to capture California’s sunny skies and melancholy all at once has touched audiences around the world. Son of blues artist Keb’ Mo’, Roosevelt was surrounded by remarkable musicians before learning to walk - and it shows. He’s accomplished so much in the time since, with a career marked by collaborations with notable artists The Game, Jhené Aiko, Rapsody and most recently, Mahalia.   While his journey began with the drums, it’s evolved to guitar, piano, vocals and production, making Roosevelt a true musical polymath. This became clear when his breakout single ‘Do Me Now’ featuring Hit Boy rose to the Top 100 of the R&B charts, and has carried through to his latest work. The eight-track EP ‘Bloom’ is the first independent project for the artist. Collaborating with talent like Amir Obè, SuperDuperKyle and Luke James, it’s an evolution of Roosevelt’s laid-back beats and playful use of melody.   Mellow and surreal, the work captures the realities, anxieties and thrills of moving through adulthood. The project was an opportunity for Roosevelt to explore sound and experiment with the more technical side of production. Layering in live instruments to mix analog with digital helped him achieve a sound difficult to master any other way. Combining tremendous experience with the excitement of youth - the EP is a triumphant testament to his talent.   - Sarah Grech

No One
K. Roosevelt Lyrics

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Blessed with gifts
Ain't gon' change for no one
Stacking my chips
I cant wait for no one
Look at my wrist
I be buying ice for the fun
Look at my bitch
She be hotter than the sun

Blessed with gifts
Ain't gon' change for no one
Stacking my chips
I cant wait for no one
Look at my wrist
I be buying ice for the fun
Look at my bitch
She be hotter than the sun
Young Joker better alone
Please don't hit me phone
I need to be in my zone
Lebanon is where I belong
Damn I wanna be home
Home with the cousins
Home with the gang
Home with the family
You know the thang
She calling my phone, but I let it ring
Ay
I don't want no drama bitch
I don't really like that bullshit
Hitting my phone with that lame shit
Yeah
Don’t be mad I don't like it
I'm wrong yeah I admit
But I ain't gon' change for shit
Blessed with gifts
Ain't gon' change for no one
Stacking my chips
I cant wait for no one
Look at my wrist
I be buying ice for the fun
Look at my bitch
She be hotter than the sun
Blessed with gifts
Ain't gon' change for no one
Stacking my chips
I cant wait for no one
Look at my wrist
I be buying ice for the fun

Look at my bitch
She be hotter than the su

Overall Meaning

K. Roosevelt's song "No One" is a song that talks about self-assurance and confidence. The artist seems to have a lot of material and social gains but remains unbothered by the opinions of others or the perception of his personality. He speaks of himself as a person blessed with gifts, and he wouldn't change for anybody. He is amazed at the ice on his wrist and his woman who is hotter than the sun, and he got them all by himself. He is financially buoyant, and he stacks his chips, making it clear he can't wait for anybody to build his fortune, so he wants to take control of his life.

In the second verse, the artist seems to desire some privacy and self-reflection. He wants to be alone in his thoughts and Meditate. He wishes to be home in Lebanon with his family and gang. He doesn't want any complication or drama in his life, and he isn't pleased with the people that try to hook him emotionally. He admits that he is wrong but would not change anything about himself for anyone else.

Line by Line Meaning

Blessed with gifts
I have natural abilities and talents beyond my control

Ain't gon' change for no one
I refuse to alter my personality or behavior to please anyone else

Stacking my chips
I am accumulating wealth and financial resources

I cant wait for no one
I am impatient to achieve my goals and will not delay for others

Look at my wrist
I am wearing expensive jewelry for my own amusement

I be buying ice for the fun
I am purchasing diamonds and other precious stones for my own enjoyment, not to impress others

Look at my bitch
My female partner is attractive and desirable

She be hotter than the sun
My female partner has an intense and irresistible beauty

Young Joker better alone
I am better off and more productive on my own, without distractions or interference from others

Please don't hit me phone
Please do not contact me, as I need space and privacy

I need to be in my zone
I require a mental and emotional space where I am focused and productive

Lebanon is where I belong
I have a strong connection to and fondness for my home country

Damn I wanna be home
I feel a strong longing and nostalgia for my place of origin

She calling my phone, but I let it ring
Someone is trying to contact me, but I am choosing not to answer or engage

Ay
An expression of affirmation, agreement, or enthusiasm

I don't want no drama bitch
I am averse to conflict or negativity, especially from women

I don't really like that bullshit
I am not interested in drama or unnecessary complications

Hitting my phone with that lame shit
Someone is contacting me with boring or unimportant information

Don’t be mad I don't like it
Do not become upset or angry that I do not share your enthusiasm or interest

I'm wrong yeah I admit
I acknowledge that I may be mistaken or misguided

But I ain't gon' change for shit
Despite my faults, I will not compromise my true self for anyone or anything