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.
Dangerous
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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I don't wanna hear myself
1
Intricate lifestyles of the rich and famous
Considerably, I got this tendency for gripping bangers
Well dressed gentleman, but still a gangsta
I could make u moan spank ya and lick ya ankles
It be interesting when we kick it
This feeling no intermission
I'm feeling ya intuition
With hopes that i end up breaking u off
Take a load off
Take ya clothes off
Impatiently communicating daily but we don't talk
Gates make that pussy get wetter then rain weather
Body so soft I'm calling it Wayne leather
Passing through the hood with memories of the block
Left hand holding the wheel our fingers are interlocked
Tinted windows but the rocks still glistin on the watch
My phone rings, who is this?
I don't know but I know you in my business
On the front of my boxers traces of ya lipstick
Shawty can we kick it tonight tonight
Say we never fall in love and never bring it up oh
Being lonely never really been a thing to us
Then you find another human like, never find a human like
Relationship strange to us
Guess its safe to say we living dangerous, dangerous
Living danger ra oh oh, danger ra oh oh
Dangerous, dangerous
Living danger ra oh oh, oh oh
2
Complications in a lot of the stories you tell people
Street sweeper with a preaches commitment a bell ringer
Seen it all took a lost through the flossing it get exhausting
Death before dishonor you talk and you see the coffin
Grew up without a father rough. Ain't nobody caution us
All in front my niece I got a bunch of fiends walking up
I'm a provider my actions go unacknowledged
Habits my satisfaction no longer promoting violence
I'm in the driver seat, Satan to the right of me
Pistol in the same city ain't nobody liking me
Agree to disagree in the differences in opinions
Hard living God willing my business is never finished
My life hard, niggas know I fight the same way
I don't like em, I alright it they pipe em the same day
Same gentleman was sticking his dick in ya dame face
All red on ya forehead right where ya brain lay
Artist painting depictions with a mill up on my mind
Excercise selling pies doing sit ups on my grind
Yo bitch up on my mind. It's interesting to hear
Nibbling on her ear while I ripped her from the rear
Paid rent in 2 apartments so constiuents can live
Iron for the bullets, harrassing on the avenue
All under my underarms fondeling my valuebles
Automatic thompson, charming with a attitude
Death threats and apologies, only to get back at u
Local law enforcement itching to take a crack at u
Sent you up the river when they figure ain't no cracking u
Fuck about a pregnancy, fuck about ya life
What i hold blow ya shoulders off pump it out ya wife
Niggas send me letters can't forget to mail em back
What we don't have in common I done been to hell and back
The game a dead end don't forget to tell em that
My phone rings, who is this?
I don't know but I know u in my business
Call in inconsiderate, label me a misfit
You guilty til you innocent tonight, tonight
Say we never fall in love and never bring it up up
Being lonely never really been a thing to us
Then you find another human like, never find a human like
Relationship strange to us
Guess its safe to say we living dangerous, dangerous
Living danger ra oh oh, danger ra oh oh
Dangerous, dangerous
Living danger ra oh oh, oh oh
The song "Dangerous" by Kevin Gates depicts the dual life he leads as a well-dressed gentleman and a gangster. He talks about his attraction to a woman and her intuition, hoping to end up breaking her off. He states that while they communicate daily, they don't talk about their feelings. Gates is able to turn a woman on and make her wetter than rain weather. He also speaks about driving through the hood and memories of his past. Gates is in a complicated relationship and is afraid to fall in love, stating that relationships are strange to him. He says he is living dangerously and has been through a lot of difficult situations in his life.
The lyrics of "Dangerous" showcase the difficult life of Kevin Gates and his attraction to a woman. He talks about his past and the struggles he has faced as a gangster. Gates highlights how he is able to turn a woman on and make her feel good. He also speaks about his complicated relationship, stating that he is afraid to fall in love. The song conveys his tough and vulnerable side.
Line by Line Meaning
Intricate lifestyles of the rich and famous
Kevin Gates talks about the luxurious lives of the rich and famous
Considerably, I got this tendency for gripping bangers
He has a natural affinity for intense and edgy music
Well dressed gentleman, but still a gangsta
Despite his gentlemanly appearance, he is still a gangster at heart
I could make u moan spank ya and lick ya ankles
He wants to engage in adventurous sexual acts with his partner
It be interesting when we kick it
He finds it exciting to hang out with his partner
This feeling no intermission
The intense emotions and attraction do not have any pauses or breaks
I'm feeling ya intuition
He is in sync with his partner's feelings and instincts
With hopes that i end up breaking u off
He wants to engage in sexual activities with his partner
Take a load off, Take ya clothes off
He wants his partner to relax and undress
Gates make that pussy get wetter then rain weather
He brags that he can turn on and arouse his partner
Body so soft I'm calling it Wayne leather
He compares his partner's smooth skin to soft leather
Passing through the hood with memories of the block
He cruises past his old neighborhood reminiscing his life there
Left hand holding the wheel our fingers are interlocked
He is romantically holding his partner's hand while driving
Tinted windows but the rocks still glistin on the watch
He is wealthier now, but still remembers his humble beginnings
Complications in a lot of the stories you tell people
He thinks his partner's stories often have hidden complications
Street sweeper with a preaches commitment a bell ringer
He compares himself to a noble street sweeper, committed to his mission
Seen it all took a lost through the flossing it get exhausting
He has experienced everything, but flaunting his wealth is tiresome
Death before dishonor you talk and you see the coffin
He values honor and will rather die than act dishonorably
Grew up without a father rough. Ain't nobody caution us
He had a tough childhood without a father, and no one warned him
All in front my niece I got a bunch of fiends walking up
He is a drug dealer, and people come up to buy drugs in front of his niece
I'm a provider my actions go unacknowledged
He provides for his family, but rarely gets recognition for it
Habits my satisfaction no longer promoting violence
He has stopped promoting violence to satisfy his urges and needs
I'm in the driver seat, Satan to the right of me
He is in control of his life, but temptation is always present
Pistol in the same city ain't nobody liking me
He keeps a firearm because he is disliked and feared by others
Agree to disagree in the differences in opinions
He decides to respect others' opinions and move on
Hard living God willing my business is never finished
He lives a tough life, but he intends to keep his business thriving
My life hard, niggas know I fight the same way
His life is tough, and he fights back with the same intensity
I don't like em, I alright it they pipe em the same day
He doesn't like his enemies and kills them without hesitation
Same gentleman was sticking his dick in ya dame face
He reveals that he caught someone he knows having an affair with his partner
All red on ya forehead right where ya brain lay
He threatens to shoot an enemy in the head
Artist painting depictions with a mill up on my mind
He has the mindset of an artist and entrepreneur
Excercise selling pies doing sit ups on my grind
He is a hustler, selling drugs and working tirelessly to make money
Yo bitch up on my mind. It's interesting to hear
He is thinking about someone else's partner, finding it intriguing
Nibbling on her ear while I ripped her from the rear
He describes a sexual encounter with his partner
Paid rent in 2 apartments so constiuents can live
He owns two apartments and rents them out to others
Iron for the bullets, harrassing on the avenue
He has guns and intimidates people on the street
All under my underarms fondeling my valuebles
He has drugs and money hidden on his body
Automatic thompson, charming with a attitude
He has an automatic Thompson machine gun and an aggressive attitude
Death threats and apologies, only to get back at u
His enemies pretend to apologize, but actually want to harm him
Local law enforcement itching to take a crack at u
The police want to arrest him
Sent you up the river when they figure ain't no cracking u
The police gave up pursuing him because they couldn't find any evidence
Fuck about a pregnancy, fuck about ya life
He doesn't care about his enemies' troubles
What i hold blow ya shoulders off pump it out ya wife
He has a gun and will shoot to kill
Niggas send me letters can't forget to mail em back
His friends in prison write him letters, and he always replies
What we don't have in common I done been to hell and back
He has experienced tough times and challenges others cannot relate to
Call in inconsiderate, label me a misfit
People judge him and call him names
You guilty til you innocent tonight, tonight
He believes that people assume he is guilty before proven innocent
Say we never fall in love and never bring it up up
He wants a no-strings-attached relationship with his partner
Being lonely never really been a thing to us
He and his partner are not usually lonely
Then you find another human like, never find a human like
He suggests that his partner is unique and irreplaceable
Relationship strange to us
He and his partner don't have a conventional relationship
Guess its safe to say we living dangerous, dangerous
The risks and lifestyle that they live are dangerous
Living danger ra oh oh, danger ra oh oh
The danger and risks are always present
Dangerous, dangerous
Their lifestyle is dangerous
Living danger ra oh oh, oh oh
The dangers and risks are constant
Contributed by Natalie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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