Kelvyn was born in Fulda, Germany but relocated to Wiesbaden, fellow artists ScHoolboyQ and J Cole are from the same area. Colt moved to London in 2015 to pursue his music career, after dropping out of law school. Releasing his first songs and performing on Colors, he signed with Sony Music Germany in 2016. His first shows were in London, where he lived until he started going back and forth between Berlin, London, Paris and Los Angeles.
His debut EP "LH914", named after his oneway ticket to London, was critically & commercially acclaimed and contained his biggest hit to date "Bury Me Alive". The song peaked on 1 in the American Shazam Charts. Subsequently, Colt sold out his European tour in 2019, besides performing at SXSW and touring in China, as the first German artist to do so.
After releasing his 2nd EP "Mind Of Colt, Pt. 1", he bought himself out of his record deal and the rights to his catalogue, starting his own label. Kelvyn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the 30 most influential European artists in 2020, besides being on the cover of the magazine in Germany. He recently announced partnering with longterm Kanye West associate Che Pope to work on his next project.
Rapunzel
Kelvyn Colt Lyrics
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Hey, I'm on the night club
Yeah, yeah, aye
Girl with the long hair I fuck with
The head hanging out the window
You would think it's Rapunzel
I got my funds up, so humble like funds worth
TBHG carry me, I can't die
Walking on clouds, can't bury me alive
I used to crack him to play Suicide
I was scared of the night (sheesh)
The story about love
Aye, find me on the top floor
This been hazin' like Tom Ford
In my final days, I will go out raw
I get nervous when I pass a cop car
Swear then when I was broke
My community in love with me for speaking the truth
The industry hoping that I choke
This be the reason I'm alone, yeah
This be the reason you and me don't rock no more
And this be the reason that I'm cold, yeah
This be the reason I do not answer calls
Ay, they cuss me out on this side
You know that I be getting up
Ay, they push me down on that side
You know that I be getting up, yeah
And even if they buss on this side
You know that I be getting up, yeah
'Cause I can never get enough
Bullet proof soul, come and hit me up
You don't fool, I ain't never giving up
Riding alone most of my days
'Cause I don't trust no one that comes across my way, yeah
I know they smile in my face
Behind my back, yeah, I know what they say
Yay said this and yay done that
And yay turn heard, but never call back
And yay owe him but never pay back
Got the new S-class, I heard this a Maybach
Skrr, skrr, yeah, had to switch up the lane
Same old number, bro, switch out the name
Don't try to claim that the checkers are fame
Try to fix you shit, boy, you still tryin' to blame
This be the reason I'm alone, yeah
This be the reason you and me don't rock no more
And this be the reason that I'm cold, yeah
This be the reason I do not answer calls
Ay, they cuss me out on this side
You know that I be getting up
Ay, they push me down on that side
You know that I be getting up, yeah
And even if they buss on this side
You know that I be getting up, yeah
'Cause I can never get enough
Bullet proof soul, come and hit me up
You don't fool, I ain't never giving up
Kelvyn Colt's "Rapunzel" is a track that is all about resilience and determination despite experiencing considerable adversity. It opens with the singer acknowledging his success and explaining that he feels humble despite his wealth and fame. He then describes a girl he likes, who has long hair, comparing her to the storybook character Rapunzel. The singer then goes on to describe his mindset, comparing himself to a bulletproof soul that can withstand anything.
He acknowledges the challenges that he has faced throughout his career, including being cussed out, pushed down and having people talk behind his back. The singer seems aware of these negative forces around him but refuses to let them affect his personal mission, acknowledging that he will continue to rise up no matter what. The chorus expresses why he chooses isolation, mentioning that he is alone because of people not willing to deal with his situation. He concludes the song by emphasizing that they can never get enough of him as he is never giving up.
The song’s lyrics seem autobiographical and express Colt's approach to his career and life experiences. There is a sense of paranoia and wariness within the lyrics, with Colt acknowledging the negative forces that can impact his career. However, the singer’s unwavering self-confidence, resilience, and determination are the standout themes of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl with the long hair I fuck with
I like girls with long hair
The head hanging out the window
I see a girl with her head hanging out the window
You would think it's Rapunzel
She has really long hair
I got my funds up, so humble like funds worth
I have a lot of money, but I'm still humble
LH914 on me, that's Lufthansa, that mean that I'm fly
I have an LH914 on me, which is a reference to Lufthansa, meaning I'm cool/fly
TBHG carry me, I can't die
My team is always there for me so I feel like I can't be defeated
Walking on clouds, can't bury me alive
I feel untouchable, like I'm walking on clouds, and I won't be brought down
I used to crack him to play Suicide
I used to play a game called Suicide, which made me afraid of the dark
The story about love
This song is about love
Aye, find me on the top floor
I'm living the high life
This been hazin' like Tom Ford
I've been grinding hard like fashion designer Tom Ford
In my final days, I will go out raw
I want to live my life to the fullest and die without any regrets
I get nervous when I pass a cop car
I feel anxious when I see police because of past experiences
Swear then when I was broke
I remember when I was poor
My community in love with me for speaking the truth
My community respects me for being honest
The industry hoping that I choke
The music industry wants me to fail
This be the reason I'm alone, yeah
I'm lonely because of my success and people's jealousy
This be the reason you and me don't rock no more
My relationship with someone has gone bad
And this be the reason that I'm cold, yeah
I'm emotionally closed off because of past experiences
This be the reason I do not answer calls
I don't want to deal with drama from others
Ay, they cuss me out on this side
People are angry at me
You know that I be getting up
But I always bounce back
Ay, they push me down on that side
People are trying to hold me back
And even if they buss on this side
Even if people shoot at me
Cause I can never get enough
I'm a fighter and won't give up
Bullet proof soul, come and hit me up
I'm resilient and can handle whatever life throws at me
You don't fool, I ain't never giving up
I won't fall for people's tricks, because I never give up
Riding alone most of my days
I spend most of my time alone
'Cause I don't trust no one that comes across my way, yeah
I'm very cautious of people
I know they smile in my face
People pretend to be happy for me
Behind my back, yeah, I know what they say
But I know they talk badly about me when I'm not around
Yay said this and yay done that
People like to gossip and spread rumors
And yay turn heard, but never call back
They also don't follow through with promises
And yay owe him but never pay back
They don't pay back what they owe
Got the new S-class, I heard this a Maybach
They claim to have a new car, but it might just be a lesser version
Skrr, skrr, yeah, had to switch up the lane
I had to make a change to avoid being held back by others
Same old number, bro, switch out the name
I keep the same phone number, but change who I associate with
Don't try to claim that the checkers are fame
Don't try to say that being successful is everything
Try to fix you shit, boy, you still tryin' to blame
Rather than blame others, try to work on fixing your own issues
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kelvyn Ajala, Liam Stuart Callan, Philipp Riebenstahl
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cornflex
Daaamn 🔥🔥🔥 Kelvyn Colt still so underrated. What a dope song, what a dope video. Kann nen Album oder neue EP von ihm kaum erwarten!
overexplainer
ist draußen. just saying
beautifuldiaster617
seriously kelvyñ Colt is so underrated!! honestly think I've listened to" bury me alive & just watch"at least thousand of times 🔥🔥 hes such talented artist 💜
BBALL 4Life Production
Who else listened to kelvyn colt since 2014
Greed 貪欲
Here
Rick Petersen
Nah man. Just recently, doesn't take a long time to appreciate that linguistic dinner, bruh.
H&EF PRODUCT NGAHUIA 💎
Been fire since EARTHDAY✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽
kanodourden
your mother
Awet N
Yes me too since this song
Kot Mann
lets go kelvyn! im glad i visited your concert in kaiserslautern, hope this corona bullshit is going to an end to see you perform live again! Still have the Vol.1 Vinyl on a special place in my room! Keep on doing your thing, u the goat!