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.
Free To Love
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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Is a rocky road
I ain’t never back down from shit
Let’s rock and roll
There’s a fire deep inside of me that grows
I did some things that you could read about
And you could see that love’s a raging fire
You say I’m free to love somebody else
I try to leave since I’m not free to love
I try to leave since I’m not free to love
This lock and key makes me not free to love
You say I’m free to love somebody else
Take a look inside and see
That love’s a raging fire
Complications - no Carson Daily
Look who out here racing
From polices - frequent high speed chases
Look who’s in the matrix - they say racist
And I say maybe - all my work Caucasian
We fell in love - and carved a callin
Enchanted by the lingo
For ninety days we laughed and talked
About attitudes we ran across
We had so much in common
Now you say I’m disrespectful
I say stressful
If I’m not perfect why do things indecently
My heart still in the streets
I could leave and won’t be no
Need to speak at all
Suspenseful - if anything’s different
Then we should fix it
Take for instance crimes of passion committed
Left your heart injured - with resentment
Everything I did offensive love
- I’m sorry for
Pray that your able to move forward
Though you all alone
And most of all I pray you free
And pray he give you strength
In all the areas you weak
To me you still a queen may no one disagree
I said this once before
But when we locked up in the sheets
(it's going down) kiss below your navel
Watch you make all sorts of faces
It’s the last train at the station
Catch a ride - without me's homicide
Nothing’s on the top of me
? and velocity I’m fly
What makes you feel alive
In Kevin Gates' song "Free To Love," he reflects on the challenges and complications that come with love. The first verse alludes to the criticism he faces for the path he has chosen, which is seen as a difficult and unpredictable one. However, he asserts that he has never backed down from any challenges and is ready to face them head-on. He describes a fire deep inside him that continues to grow, symbolizing his passion and determination. Despite some questionable actions he has taken in the past, he believes that he is free to love.
The chorus emphasizes his desire for freedom in love, as he hopes to be able to love someone else freely. He acknowledges that the lock and key of his current situation restrict him from fully experiencing love. The raging fire of love is mentioned again, portraying the intensity and power of this emotion.
In the second verse, Gates mentions the complications in his life, likening them to the absence of Carson Daily, a former host of a popular music show. He acknowledges his involvement in high-speed chases with the police and refers to being caught up in a metaphorical "matrix" of racial tensions. Gates also mentions his work being predominantly consumed by a Caucasian audience.
He reminisces about a past relationship filled with love and shared experiences. However, the dynamics have changed, and he is now labeled as disrespectful. Gates questions why he is expected to be perfect and highlights that his heart still belongs to the streets. He apologizes for any offensive actions and desires for his partner to move forward and find strength. Ultimately, Gates wants her to be free and acknowledges her as a queen.
Line by Line Meaning
They all say this path I chose
People often comment on the decisions I make in life
Is a rocky road
It is not an easy journey
I ain’t never back down from shit
I have always stood my ground and faced any challenge
Let’s rock and roll
Let's face whatever comes our way with determination and vigor
There’s a fire deep inside of me that grows
There is a strong passion within me that continues to expand
I did some things that you could read about
I have experienced certain events in my life that could be widely known
Say I’m Free to Love - take a look inside
Acknowledge that I have the freedom to experience love - examine my inner self
And you could see that love’s a raging fire
If you explore deeply, you will realize that love is an intense and powerful force
You say I’m free to love somebody else
You claim that I have the liberty to love another person
I try to leave since I’m not free to love
I attempt to distance myself because I am not truly able to express love
This lock and key makes me not free to love
The restrictions and obligations prevent me from fully experiencing love
Take a look inside and see
Look within yourself and understand
That love’s a raging fire
Recognize that love is an intense and powerful force
Complications - no Carson Daily
Life is filled with challenges and difficulties, similar to a show without the host Carson Daily
Look who out here racing
See who is actively participating and striving
From polices - frequent high speed chases
Engaging in frequent pursuits with law enforcement at high speeds
Look who’s in the matrix - they say racist
Observe who is trapped in a system where they exhibit discriminatory behavior
And I say maybe - all my work Caucasian
I suggest there is a possibility, but all my actions and efforts are colorblind
We fell in love - and carved a callin
We developed a deep emotional connection and created a unique bond
Enchanted by the lingo
Fascinated by the language and expressions
For ninety days we laughed and talked
For a significant period, we shared laughter and meaningful conversations
About attitudes we ran across
Discussed the various behaviors we encountered
We had so much in common
We shared many similarities and interests
Now you say I’m disrespectful
But now you claim that I lack respect
I say stressful
I express that it is causing me stress and anxiety
If I’m not perfect why do things indecently
If I am not flawless, why do I engage in improper actions
My heart still in the streets
My emotions and connection with the urban environment are still strong
I could leave and won’t be no
I have the ability to depart, and there will not be
Need to speak at all
No requirement to communicate further
Suspenseful - if anything’s different
Full of anticipation - if any aspect changes
Then we should fix it
We should address and correct any issues
Take for instance crimes of passion committed
Consider, for example, emotionally driven actions that were carried out
Left your heart injured - with resentment
Caused emotional harm to your heart, leading to bitterness
Everything I did offensive love
Everything I did was hurtful, despite it being an expression of love
I’m sorry for
I apologize for my actions
Pray that your able to move forward
I hope and pray that you can progress and leave it behind
Though you all alone
Despite the fact that you are on your own
And most of all I pray you free
Above all, I hope that you find freedom
And pray he give you strength
I also hope that he gives you the power to endure
In all the areas you weak
In every aspect where you feel vulnerable or lacking
To me you still a queen may no one disagree
In my eyes, you are still a powerful and important figure, and I hope others see it too
I said this once before
I have expressed these sentiments previously
But when we locked up in the sheets
However, in moments of intimacy
(it's going down) kiss below your navel
(It is happening) I kiss you passionately below your belly button
Watch you make all sorts of faces
Observe the various expressions you make
It’s the last train at the station
It is the final opportunity or moment
Catch a ride - without me's homicide
To continue without my presence would be extremely painful or fatal
Nothing’s on the top of me
I feel no pressure or burden
? and velocity I’m fly
Through speed and momentum, I feel confident and amazing
What makes you feel alive
What brings you a sense of vitality and excitement
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