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.
D U Down
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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This your first time bein', you know around me, yeah?
Look
Man I want the fuck out you
Right now
Dick you down, dick you down
Dick you down, dick you down
Pick you up, bring you 'round
I'ma beat it up, he don't do you
Like I do, ooohhh
Ran off on the plug, I was touching her to Plies
Country fine she obliged
I was givin' a massage
Big fine like her mama
She smile, then I got her
Then I got her out her body
That little pussy got some power
Know she tryna be a model
Dancin' while she was in college
Bartender at the spot, and yeah
That pussy got some power
Lickin' on her, go to kissin' on her
For a long, long, long time
I wanna go another round with you, baby
Only if you don't mind
Had you on the four wheeler
You was excited, nibble on you, Tyson
Smackin' on it while I grip it from the back
Actin' like you don't like it
I go hard in the bed
I be pullin' on her hair
Diamonds glistenin' all up in your face
Now stick that ass in the air
Dick you down, dick you down
Dick you down, dick you down
Every time you call
Pick you up, bring you 'round
I'ma beat it up, he don't do you
Like I do, ooohhh
Dick you down, dick you down
Dick you down, dick you down
Every time you call
Pick you up, bring you 'round
I'ma beat it up, he don't do you
Like I do, ooohhh
In here layin' in my chest
Teeth twinkle in the dark
She asleep and I'm awake
And I'm reminiscin' in my thoughts
She my baby, she a boss
I might go buy her a car
I just wanna see her floss
She like 'em rich she awesome
Can't take a lot, she go to talkin'
And I don't really do no talkin'
We had met out while out in Houston
'South by' while out in Austin
I be fuckin' her to my lil' brother
Bam music, you know I'm retarded
I'm a Bread Winner, yeah
But you can call me Kevin
She be callin' me Marcellus
Throw it back, I 'bout to catch it
Ain't no fallin', I'ma catch you
If you come, come and bless you
Super nice to your lil' sister kids
You know all of them my nephews
She be laughin' at me, she be crackin' up
Told her Pink is where I met you
Dick you down, dick you down
Dick you down, dick you down
Every time you call
Pick you up, bring you 'round
I'ma beat it up, he don't do you
Like I do, ooohhh
Dick you down, dick you down
Dick you down, dick you down
Every time you call
Pick you up, bring you 'round
I'ma beat it up, he don't do you
Like I do, ooohhh
In Kevin Gates's song "D U Down," the singer expresses his strong desire for a woman he is with, saying "Man I want the fuck out you / Right now." He talks about how he satisfies her sexually in ways that her partner cannot, and that he will always choose to "dick her down" and fulfill her desires. The singer goes into detail about their encounters, describing how he ran off with her and gave her massages, and how she has powerful control over him.
The lyrics also reveal some of the backstory of their relationship, such as meeting in Houston and having a brother who is involved in music. The tone of the song is aggressive and sexual, with the chorus repeating the phrase "Dick you down" four times in a row. Overall, the song is a reflection of the singer's strong feelings for the woman, as well as his confidence and prowess in the bedroom.
Line by Line Meaning
What you say your name is?
Kevin Gates asks the name of the person he is addressing.
This your first time bein', you know around me, yeah?
Kevin Gates asks whether it is the first time for the person to be around him.
Man I want the fuck out you
Kevin Gates expresses his desire to have sex with the person.
Right now
Kevin Gates emphasizes his urge to have sex at present.
Dick you down, dick you down
Kevin Gates repeats his intention to have sex with the person in a crude manner.
Every time you call
Kevin Gates implies that the person frequently calls him for sex.
Pick you up, bring you 'round
Kevin Gates offers to pick up the person and take them to a place to have sex.
I'ma beat it up, he don't do you
Kevin Gates boasts that he will perform better sexually than the person's current partner.
Like I do, ooohhh
Kevin Gates repeats his claim to outperform the person's current partner sexually.
Ran off on the plug, I was touching her to Plies
Kevin Gates brags about having sex with the person while listening to Plies music, a reference to being high on drugs.
Country fine she obliged
Kevin Gates describes the person as attractive and willing to have sex with him.
I was givin' a massage
Kevin Gates suggests he was providing the person with sexual stimulation.
Big fine like her mama
Kevin Gates compares the person to their attractive mother.
She smile, then I got her
Kevin Gates implies that he successfully seduced the person.
Then I got her out her body
Kevin Gates suggests that he was able to make the person forget their troubles and relax.
That little pussy got some power
Kevin Gates praises the person's sexual ability.
Know she tryna be a model
Kevin Gates alludes to the person's aspirations to become a model.
Dancin' while she was in college
Kevin Gates implies that the person worked as a stripper while in college.
Bartender at the spot, and yeah
Kevin Gates suggests that the person used to work as a bartender at a club.
Lickin' on her, go to kissin' on her
Kevin Gates describes sexually pleasing the person with his mouth.
For a long, long, long time
Kevin Gates express that he wants to keep having sex with the person for a long time.
I wanna go another round with you, baby
Kevin Gates express his desire for more sexual encounters with the person.
Only if you don't mind
Kevin Gates seeks the person's consent for another sexual encounter.
Had you on the four wheeler
Kevin Gates describes having sex with the person on a four-wheeled motorcycle.
You was excited, nibble on you, Tyson
Kevin Gates alludes to the person being aroused and compares nibbling on them to boxer Mike Tyson's trademark move.
Smackin' on it while I grip it from the back
Kevin Gates describes spanking the person while having sex from behind.
Actin' like you don't like it
Kevin Gates suggests the person is pretending not to enjoy the sexual experience.
I go hard in the bed
Kevin Gates implies that he is a skilled and enthusiastic lover.
I be pullin' on her hair
Kevin Gates describes pulling the person's hair during sex.
Diamonds glistenin' all up in your face
Kevin Gates suggests that he is wealthy and can afford to flaunt his expensive jewelry in front of the person.
Now stick that ass in the air
Kevin Gates orders the person to assume a sexual position.
Teeth twinkle in the dark
Kevin Gates describes the person's smile in the dark.
She asleep and I'm awake
Kevin Gates implies that he is thinking about the person while they sleep.
And I'm reminiscin' in my thoughts
Kevin Gates is thinking about past sexual encounters with the person.
She my baby, she a boss
Kevin Gates considers the person to be his partner and also very successful.
I might go buy her a car
Kevin Gates suggests he might buy a car for the person as a gift.
I just wanna see her floss
Kevin Gates wants to see the person show off their wealth and status.
She like 'em rich she awesome
Kevin Gates implies that the person is attracted to wealthy and successful individuals.
Can't take a lot, she go to talkin'
Kevin Gates suggests that the person is talkative and may not be able to handle certain things.
And I don't really do no talkin'
Kevin Gates describes himself as a man of action, not words.
We had met out while out in Houston
Kevin Gates implies that he met the person while out in Houston, Texas.
'South by' while out in Austin
Kevin Gates references South by Southwest, a music festival that takes place in Austin, Texas.
I be fuckin' her to my lil' brother
Kevin Gates implies that he has sex while listening to his brother's music.
Bam music, you know I'm retarded
Kevin Gates is clearly inebriated and enjoying himself while listening to his chosen music.
I'm a Bread Winner, yeah
Kevin Gates describes himself as successful and wealthy.
But you can call me Kevin
Kevin Gates invites the person to call him by his first name.
She be callin' me Marcellus
Kevin Gates implies that the person calls him by a nickname of her choice.
Throw it back, I 'bout to catch it
Kevin Gates tells the person to move their body in a sexual manner and promises to catch them.
Ain't no fallin', I'ma catch you
Kevin Gates implies that he is able to provide sexual pleasure without leaving the person feeling disappointed or unsatisfied.
If you come, come and bless you
Kevin Gates suggests that having sex with him will be a blessing for the person.
Super nice to your lil' sister kids
Kevin Gates implies that he is good with children and is kind to the person's younger family members.
You know all of them my nephews
Kevin Gates suggests that he has a close relationship with the person's family.
She be laughin' at me, she be crackin' up
Kevin Gates describes how the person finds him amusing and makes her laugh.
Told her Pink is where I met you
Kevin Gates tells the person that he remembers meeting her at a nightclub called Pink.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kevin Jerome Gilyard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marquel Deane
When he performed this at his concert I damn near fell tf out ππππ₯°
Kendrick Wiley
Legs got weakππ
Josephine Ignacio
Marquel Deane I still need to see him in concert omg π
Kendrick Wiley
@Josephine Ignacio maybe I can locat tickets and you go along......lmaooooooo
UI GOKU
Marquel Deane it was way better at the concert
Amber Amber
2020 Still ROCKIN TO IT!!
Itz_your_editz
2022
DownGradeGamming
@Itz_your_editz bro 2023
UnBanShannon
@DownGradeGamming swear
BoomESPN
Kevin Gates is still fire in 2020β