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.
Fatal Attraction
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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Don't play around with love, under the love spell
(Yeah, women are smart, women are smart)
Don't play around with love, under the love spell
Daytrip took it to ten (hey)
Women are smart
She was tryna hit him with the whoop, tryna catch him
Maybe underneath the full moon, night of passion
Thinking he'll fall deeply in love from attraction
Women are smart
She was tryna hit him with the whoop, tryna catch him
She was tryna put it in his food, tryna trap him
Maybe underneath the full moon, night of passion
Thinking he'll fall deeply in love from attraction
I was in a pretty cool mood, needed action
I pull up in something vroom vroom, push your back in
I was in a very dark place, I wasn't happy
You came in my life and that balance got established
Don't play around with love, under the love spell
Don't be touching me, I'm delicate, you need to be fucked well
Your boyfriend a detective, hit from the back, say fuck 12
With your water, you just cover me and bae say, "aw, yeah"
Women are smart
She was tryna hit him with the whoop, tryna catch him
She was tryna put it in his food, tryna trap him
Maybe underneath the full moon, night of passion
Thinking he'll fall deeply in love from attraction
Women are smart
She was tryna hit him with the whoop, tryna catch him
She was tryna put it in his food, tryna trap him
Maybe underneath the full moon, night of passion
Thinking he'll fall deeply in love from attraction
Don't play around with love, under the love spell
I'm in your stomach, I'm in your ribs, I'm ringing your love bell
I'm on your mind, they callin' you that
I hit decline, ain't calling you back
I been neglected, showing affection
I got protection from all of that
I'm on the grind, I'm balling with stacks
It was a blessing to be in my presence
You wasn't fine before all of that
You a finesser, got a lil' stress
I wasn't applyin', I'm fallin' back
I got a new dancer, whenever I'm smashin', she go to scratching
Look like a panther just been climbing on my back
Women are smart
She was tryna hit him with the whoop, tryna catch him
She was tryna put it in his food, tryna trap him
Maybe underneath the full moon, night of passion
Thinking he'll fall deeply in love from attraction
Women are smart
She was tryna hit him with the whoop, tryna catch him
She was tryna put it in his food, tryna trap him
Maybe underneath the full moon, night of passion
Thinking he'll fall deeply in love from attraction
From attraction
Thinking he'll fall deeply in love from attraction
Maybe underneath the full moon, night of passion
Thinking he'll fall deeply in love from attraction
The song Fatal Attraction by Kevin Gates is about a woman who is trying to trap him with love. The lyrics suggest that he is not interested in a serious relationship with her, but she is attempting to use her sexuality and love spell to trap him. He acknowledges that women are smart, and this particular woman is using her wit and charm to try and catch him. He seems to recognize her tactics, but also acknowledges that he needs physical affection and connection, and therefore engages in a sexual encounter with her.
The lyrics suggest that the woman is attempting to manipulate him by putting something in his food or drink, and perhaps even intentionally attempting to get pregnant by him. Despite this, he does not seem to be interested in a long-term commitment with her. He remarks that he is delicate and needs to be "fucked well," indicating that physical pleasure is important to him, but not necessarily emotional attachment.
Overall, the song seems to explore themes of love, lust, and power dynamics in relationships. It suggests that women are smart and can be manipulative, but also highlights the importance of physical and emotional connection for men.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't a day that go by that I don't think about you
I cannot stop thinking about you, even for a single day.
Don't play around with love, under the love spell
Beware of falling in love too quickly, as it can be dangerous and cause harm.
(Yeah, women are smart, women are smart)
Women are intelligent beings and should not be underestimated.
She was tryna hit him with the whoop, tryna catch him
She was trying to manipulate him into falling in love with her.
She was tryna put it in his food, tryna trap him
She was attempting to use deceitful methods, such as slipping something into his food or drink, to make him fall for her.
Maybe underneath the full moon, night of passion
She thought that a night of intimacy under the full moon would make him fall deeply in love with her.
Thinking he'll fall deeply in love from attraction
She believed that physical attraction alone would be enough to make him fall for her.
I was in a pretty cool mood, needed action
I was feeling good but wanted some excitement in my life.
You came in my life and that balance got established
You brought a sense of balance into my life that I had been missing.
Don't be touching me, I'm delicate, you need to be fucked well
I am sensitive and need to be treated with care, but also require good sexual stimulation.
Your boyfriend a detective, hit from the back, say fuck 12
Your partner is overly concerned with investigating and catching people, but I want to have sexual relations with you and ignore authority.
With your water, you just cover me and bae say, "aw, yeah"
When you add your fluids to mine during intercourse, it feels pleasurable and satisfying.
I'm in your stomach, I'm in your ribs, I'm ringing your love bell
I am deeply ingrained into your life and emotions, and have control over your love and attraction to me.
I hit decline, ain't calling you back
I refuse to communicate with you or give you any attention.
I been neglected, showing affection
I have not received enough love and attention, but I am still trying to show affection to others.
I'm on the grind, I'm balling with stacks
I am working hard and making a lot of money.
You wasn't fine before all of that
You were not attractive until I came into your life.
You a finesser, got a lil' stress
You are a manipulator and have some problems and stress in your life.
I got a new dancer, whenever I'm smashin', she go to scratching
I have a new sexual partner who gets very excited and scratches me during intercourse.
From attraction
Referring to the idea that physical attraction alone is not enough to sustain a relationship.
Thinking he'll fall deeply in love from attraction
Believing that physical attraction will be enough to make someone fall in love.
Maybe underneath the full moon, night of passion
Suggesting that a night of passion under the full moon will be enough to make someone deeply fall in love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kevin Jerome Gilyard, Denzel Baptiste, David Biral
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You are so inspiring bro.. Salute.
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Ya music really help me thank you Gates💯
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Keep pressing champ
@M4R666
Anybody listening to this in 2024??❤❤💯💯🤟
@69fowles
I love this song
@jermainejohnson4782
Man my dude been bumping this. He just got me hip 🔥
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Me right now