Colorado
KOTA The Friend is an artist from the downtown section of Brooklyn, New Yor… Read Full Bio ↴KOTA The Friend is an artist from the downtown section of Brooklyn, New York. At a young age he was exposed to hip-hop, R&B, Jazz and Soul music during the infamous 90's era. By the time young KOTA was 8 years old he joined his schools music program and excelled as a trumpet player. In high school KOTA was the leader of the trumpet section while teaching himself to play the guitar and piano. During this time he also picked up two weekend jobs to build a home studio where he would record hip hop tracks as well as folk songs that were accompanied by his guitar playing. During his High School days he became interested in a plethora of different artists and bands like The Beatles, J Dilla, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and countless other acts. This inspired KOTA to start a band that would put on local showcases in the Brooklyn area that banded many aspiring artists together during this time. Some of those acts include Phony Ppl, Dyme-A-Duzin, Capital Steez formerly known as Jay Steez and many others. During his college days KOTA was introduced to an R&B singer and a quirky rapper and started a hiphop/neo soul group. They would go on to play venues like The Knitting Factory and open up for Slum Village. After a year of college KOTA returned home to focus more on music. Dealing with deep depression and a lack of income he decided that although he didn't want a 9 to 5 job he needed money to sustain himself. At 19 years old he decided to pick up cinematography being that a lot of his artistic friends needed the service and he could feed that need if he were to excel at the craft.

Colorado
KOTA The Friend Lyrics


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Ugh!

Bill collector knocking at the door
Baby momma yelling in my ear
Honestly a lot is going on

Only thing is I don't really care
People wonder how I keep a smile
Tell 'em its 'cus I don't give a fuck

I been in my sleepers for a while
Even all my haters show me love yeah
I just wish 'em well though

Hope you gettin' money
Hope you doin' well bro
Heard your sister loves me

I'm in Colorado
Do not fucking @ me
I been on vacation 'cuz I need it badly
Hotel California my escape

P-P-Pulling in up in Mexico with New York city patles aye
Neighbors want a photo when I visit where I stay aye
If you talking drama get the fuck up out my face aye

Dodging bad vibes like skrt
Drama on my line like skrt
Left it in the past like skrt
Getting to the bag like skrt

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People really think my life is perfect
Maybe 'cus I'm laughing through the worst shit
Yeah I know the Devil is alive but
The way that I been moving got 'em nervous

Mac I hope you know you did your thing
Get your rest 'cus homie you deserve it
Ocean Always deeper than it seem
And people only looking at the surface

P-Paparazzi caught me hopping out my bag aye
Hopping in the uber on my way to get the bag aye
Used to drink a bottle every day 'cus I was sad aye

I hit up my dad like I hope that we could patch things
Woman could not put me in my feelings nigga fuck that
If she do not want the releast nigga then she dumb wack

I don't ever trip but I bet that you would love that
I don't ever trip but I bet that you would love that

Dodging bad vibes like skrt
Drama on my line like skrt
Left it in the past like skrt
Getting to the bag like skrt

Skrt skrt skrt
Skrt skrt skr-skr
Skrt skrt skrt




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Overall Meaning

In "Colorado" KOTA The Friend reflects on his life as he faces multiple challenges. He speaks on dealing with a bill collector knocking on his door, with his baby mama yelling in his ear, and other difficulties that are bringing him down. However, KOTA is not swayed by these obstacles and remains resilient, maintaining his upbeat attitude, and exclaiming that he does not give a "f*ck". His haters even show him love and he wishes them well, even as he escapes to Colorado for a much-needed vacation. The people in his life seem to have a perception of perfection about KOTA, but he knows that life is deeper than what meets the eye, and he is moving in a way that makes the devil nervous.


Throughout the song, there are multiple references to both personal and public events. KOTA mentions the death of Mac Miller, a rapper who inspired him, and how he has earned his rest. He references The Eagles' song "Hotel California" as his escape, and the paparazzi often following him, as well as dodging bad vibes and drama. KOTA also touches on his relationship with his father, who he hopes to patch things up with, and his struggles with depression, which he used to cope with through drinking. As the song comes to an end, KOTA emphasizes his nonchalant attitude once again, telling anyone who wants drama to get out of his face.


Line by Line Meaning

Bill collector knocking at the door
Someone is asking for money that KOTA owes


Baby momma yelling in my ear
KOTA's ex-partner is angry with him


Honestly a lot is going on
KOTA is overwhelmed with life's hardships


Only thing is I don't really care
KOTA is indifferent to the issues he's facing


People wonder how I keep a smile
People are surprised that KOTA is still upbeat despite his struggles


Tell 'em its 'cus I don't give a fuck
KOTA doesn't care what others think


I been in my sleepers for a while
KOTA has been staying under the radar for a long time


Even all my haters show me love yeah
Even those who dislike KOTA still pay attention to him


I just wish 'em well though
KOTA has no ill will towards his detractors


Hope you gettin' money
KOTA wants people to be financially secure


Hope you doin' well bro
KOTA hopes that people are doing good


Heard your sister loves me
KOTA is aware that someone's sister likes him


I'm in Colorado
KOTA is currently in Colorado


Do not fucking @ me
KOTA doesn't want to be mentioned on social media


I been on vacation 'cuz I need it badly
KOTA took a break because he needed it


Hotel California my escape
KOTA is using a metaphor of the famous song to describe his temporary getaway


P-P-Pulling in up in Mexico with New York city patles aye
KOTA is describing his travels to various places


Neighbors want a photo when I visit where I stay aye
People around KOTA want to take pictures with him


If you talking drama get the fuck up out my face aye
KOTA doesn't want to hear any negative talk


People really think my life is perfect
People have a misconception that KOTA's life is perfect


Maybe 'cus I'm laughing through the worst shit
KOTA is going through a hard time, but still maintains a positive attitude


Yeah I know the Devil is alive but
KOTA acknowledges that there are negative forces around him


The way that I been moving got 'em nervous
KOTA's actions cause people to be uneasy


Mac I hope you know you did your thing
KOTA is paying respects to the late rapper Mac Miller


Get your rest 'cus homie you deserve it
KOTA encourages people to take care of themselves


Ocean Always deeper than it seem
KOTA uses a metaphor to say that there is more to life than what meets the eye


And people only looking at the surface
KOTA suggests that people only see what's on the outside, without considering what's beneath the surface


P-Paparazzi caught me hopping out my bag aye
KOTA is being photographed while exiting his luggage


Hopping in the uber on my way to get the bag aye
KOTA is leaving in an Uber to pursue financial gain


Used to drink a bottle every day 'cus I was sad aye
KOTA used to cope with depression through substance abuse


I hit up my dad like I hope that we could patch things
KOTA wants to reconcile with his father


Woman could not put me in my feelings nigga fuck that
KOTA refuses to let a woman impact his emotions


If she do not want the releast nigga then she dumb wack
KOTA thinks that a woman is foolish for rejecting him


I don't ever trip but I bet that you would love that
KOTA doesn't let things bother him, but others would enjoy seeing him upset


Dodging bad vibes like skrt
KOTA avoids negativity


Drama on my line like skrt
KOTA receives unwanted communication involving gossip, lies and rumors


Left it in the past like skrt
KOTA lets go of negativity and moves on


Getting to the bag like skrt
KOTA is focused on earning money


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Repeat of the above lines with an onomatopoeia to emphasize the point




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Bill collector knocking at the door
Baby momma yelling in my ear
Honestly a lot is going on
Only thing is I don't really care
People wonder how I keep a smile
Tell 'em its 'cus I don't give a fuck
I been in my Slippers for a while
Even all my haters show me love yeah
I just wish 'em well though
Hope you gettin' money
Hope you doin' well bro
Heard your sister loves me
I'm in Colorado
Do not fucking @ me
I been on vacation 'cuz I need it badly
Hotel California my escape
P-P-Pulling in up in Mexico with New York city patles aye
Neighbors want a photo when I visit where I stay aye
If you talking drama get the fuck up out my face aye
Dodging bad vibes like skrt
Drama on my line like skrt
Left it in the past like skrt
Getting to the bag like skrt
Skrt skrt skrt
Skrt skrt skr-skr
Skrt skrt skrt
Skrt skrt skrt
Skrt skrt skrt
People really think my life is perfect
Maybe 'cus I'm laughing through the worst shit
Yeah I know the Devil is alive but
The way that I been moving got 'em nervous
Mac I hope you know you did your thing
Get your rest 'cus homie you deserve it
Ocean Always deeper than it seem
And people only looking at the surface
P-Paparazzi caught me hopping out my bag aye
Hopping in the uber on my way to get the bag aye
Used to drink a bottle every day 'cus I was sad aye
I hit up my dad like I hope that we could patch things
Woman could not put me in my feelings nigga fuck that
If she do not want the releast nigga then she dumb wack
I don't ever trip but I bet that you would love that
I don't ever trip but I bet that you would love that
Dodging bad vibes like skrt
Drama on my line like skrt
Left it in the past like skrt
Getting to the bag like skrt



All comments from YouTube:

たかやん / Takayan

Listening to this song reminds me of last fall.
I love KOTA The Friend💛

Xevint

Bruh, I didn't expect you to listen to this kind of music. Love your music BTW.

S3NMI_Ez

ong I never knew you fw with his music

_ jisko

love ur music!! <3

Fays🍋

Takayan have a damn good taste in music.

LiterallyAnyone

Didn’t expect to see Takayan here

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Angel Skipp

This is why he’s named “The Friend”, him and his own music just helps change the mentality of his fans and listeners to a good vibe

boogs avena

So right bruh

lewey

friend the friend

Ky

‘Kota’ also means friend if i’m not mistaken

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