Kevin Gates first began rapping in 2007, when he began making music with fellow Louisiana natives such as Webbie and Lil Boosie. Gates first received attention with his 2008 single "Get in the Way" featuring Lil Boosie. Soon after, he and Boosie would be incarcerated in separate cases. Gates would then be released in 2011 and immediately returned to recording music. He would soon earn the attention of Lil' Wayne. In early 2013, Gates released a mixtape, The Luca Brasi Story which was called "easily the best rap-related thing" in February 2013 by Spin Magazine. The Luca Brasi Story has been downloaded from popular mixtape sharing site, DatPiff, over 130,000 times.
On February 15, 2013, it was announced that Kevin Gates signed to Atlantic Records. Gates was also featured on Pusha T's 2013 mixtape as well as on Gudda Gudda's mixtape. On July 16, 2013 Gates released a street album titled Stranger Than Fiction, the street album was supported by the single "4:30".
He released his latest project By Any Means in 2014, and from there exploded in even more popularity. Mid-year made his way onto the cover of the 2014 XXL Freshman list.
Broken Men
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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Man, what you tryna be this time, man?
Yeah, and don't torture me, man
Get me over with quick so I can start my healing process
What you trying to be this time? (I'm tired)
I'm speaking from the heart I speak for me this time
Having pity disagreements, up and grieving
Wanna try, man, is tired of being
Unappreciated and weak and his self-esteem
Can't be vulnerable with nobody they view it as a weakness (they do)
Manipulation tactic, mad they come and get repeated (damn)
Broke me to my knees, inside it made me feel depleted (man)
Tears falling while I'm seated
At my daughter birthday party, I was contemplating leaving
Looking at my son like this will be the last time he gon' see me (damn)
Suicidal thinking
Heart so heavy in my chest that it get difficult when breathing
Sacrifice it all to see you smile but you don't see it (at all)
Great man seeking y'all approval
Doing everything you can could get confusing
Told me you had other options, hardest pill I had to swallow
Sucked it up and I got through what to do to take care of my children and you
I need you to choose it (go choose it)
I don't make you happy? That's what make you happy, bae go do it (go do it)
Don't just talk it as a bitch, me, I stand on nation business (always)
What I utter with my lips then all my actions got to prove it
Safe decision with a hooper, not a hater, I salute it (salute)
In the field for real, I ball and run with different type of shooters
Difference is if he get injured he switch teams ride the bitch
Difference is if I get injured, I'ma go behind the fence (on the wall)
Bullets, grrt, got me leaking got swiss cheese inside the whip
I'm not a gang member, I'm a good father to my mini me's
With great power always come with great responsibility
A gangster and a gentleman, got many men
That won't let me a penny but'll kill for me (boom, boom, boom)
High percentage shots, I pass the rock and they gon' kill for me (boom, boom, boom, boom, boom)
To utter manslaughter, I give that order they gon' kill for me
Man, man, big brother when I was standing over that bitch
Man, the sparks was hitting
The sparks was hitting up on my wrist, man
They burning all my wrist up, hitting up off the concrete, dick
You know them the kind of conversations out here, you know
I'm trying to guide these little dudes the right way, you heard me
You know I'm saying
See it's a difference when you in a position of power
You know, 'cause anything these niggas do is a reflection of me
You know, the headache when it come with governing killers, man
You really governing killers
They don't know how to, how to solve problems
They don't know how to communicate, all they know is drill
I done found somebody that love me (for real)
You said that if I leave I wouldn't be shit
You said my fans will stop supporting me if they found out that we split (shit)
Say everything around me'll fall apart if you not in the mix (why would you say that?)
Up and rank three cribs, a condo I supply my team with whips (turn up)
Og Boo Dirty hit the hip and say he focused on his kids
He ever want to get back in, that load gon' go to Memphis 10
Off-white brick step in the kitchen like Ja Morant jump out the gym
Biggest comeback story ever for world is full of broken men
They doubted me undoubtedly I'm cut, must ain't know who I am (cut like that for real)
Dealership we did our shit, I made my click pull up in Rams (cut like that for real)
Check the work I'll take my shirt off next year we pull up in Lambs
Adversity build character as I became a greater man
I'm proud of me, my name respected, heavy everywhere I stand
Take my last name off your name let's see how quick it start a brand (let's see)
Turned back up with shorty, blew a bag and she ain't even dance
Put my arms over her head and move that ass without no hands
(Mesmerized by her sexy eyes)
Put my arms over her head and move that ass without no hands
(Mesmerized by the way you whine on me)
Put my arms over her head and move that ass without no hands
Hey thank you for not believing in me (yes, Lord)
Anybody listening right now d
Don't never let nobody opinion of you determine your self-worth
You better turn around so you can see what you turning down (right quick)
Talkin' 'bout I'll never find another you
But God gon' bless me with something better, remember
I'm the one who got your weather together, believe that
She got my name on her thigh, her back and her chest, like I'm impressed
"Broken Men" by Kevin Gates is a raw and introspective song that dives into the artist's emotional struggles and experiences with relationships. In the first verse, Gates expresses his weariness and desire for closure. He pleads for a quick end to a torturous situation so that he can begin his healing process. This highlights his vulnerability and the emotional toll that the relationship has taken on him.
The second verse delves deeper into Gates' personal battles, revealing his feelings of being unappreciated and weak. He discusses the difficulty of being vulnerable with others as they perceive it as a weakness. This is a commentary on society's tendency to view vulnerability negatively and how it can be used as a manipulative tactic. Gates reflects on the impact of these struggles on his mental health, describing moments of contemplating suicide and feeling a heavy heart. Despite these challenges, he emphasizes his commitment to his children and doing whatever it takes to care for them.
The third verse touches on Gates' role as a mentor and leader in his community. He describes the responsibility and power that come with being in a position of influence, particularly the responsibility of guiding and governing killers. He acknowledges the difficulties of dealing with individuals who only know how to solve problems through violence. This highlights the complex dynamics he faces as a successful artist and his efforts to guide others down a better path.
In the final verse, Gates reflects on his personal growth and success. He addresses the doubts and negativity that he faced from others and the adversity he overcame. The lyrics showcase his pride in his accomplishments and the respect he has gained. He also references a romantic relationship, indicating that despite the challenges he faced, he has found someone who loves and supports him. This serves as a reminder to listeners to not let others' opinions define their self-worth and to believe in their own potential for success.
Overall, "Broken Men" explores themes of vulnerability, resilience, and personal growth, offering a glimpse into Kevin Gates' inner struggles and journey towards self-empowerment.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EJ Grimes, Marcellus Kevin Gates, Aleksandr Tabensk, Wayv
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@ronniebutler2608
Salute to the generals in the real trenches he’s on about.
You given and done and grown and tried and proved and it gets absorbed into a void.
No matter who you got or what you done you sitting alone, and that alone has turned into something like a new physical organ that beats in your chest and sucks all the life out of you.
Just keep stepping
Just do even when you don’t feel
It’s ALL about the small things you can do consistently not big things
Don’t be absorbed into the loneliness or despair.
Sail hard onward.
Young heads I hope this helps,
but old heads real generals where these things ain’t feelings or ideas no more they are long unattended wounds and our own destruction growing scar tissue around what’s left.
Man Gates showing and we just got to keep stepping no matter what keep stepping forward
Do what’s right and know we out here no matter what the uncelebrated the earners with no reciprocity, the drowners
Alone sharks can rest there’s other sharks and it’s sucks just as bad for us as you. Even if we don’t cross paths.
The real 2024 trenches.
Keep stepping and if you learned something share it. Be honest
and Let’s NOT leave Gates out here alone the ONLY example. Listen to him listen to me.
If he helping you then you gotta strive to do what he’s doing 💯
Allah SWT knows best.
All good or any help is from God all nonsense mistakes and gibberish is me
Jazzak allahu khaira Alaykum Asalam
@jamesflenory9108
Big bruh why it feel like when I’m going through adversity’s in life, you right there with me every time, it’s weird, you a big brother to me and always that push when I need it, God love what you doing, keep inspiring THE WORLD, you are appreciated. 👏🏽
@abbygeorge
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@Dondada455
Mann💯💯💯
@beautifulshay327
🙏🏽❤️
@_ohmycas
exactly what my guy up top said x2 🫡❤
@xGunXsmokex
So I'm in the middle of separation after 13 years and on break at work. Looking for sum to jam and this pop up like word ok i got this, i know what to do now
@magnetizedmomentum6393
This Is One All Of Us Men Truly Needed At This Time🙏💪🫡💯💯
@abbygeorge
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@jarradswain8313
For sure mann👑👑👑👑
@etxdavid
I’m in a dark place in life I never felt so down before, Kevin Gates pushes me to do better 😢