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.
Get Em
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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What a man dog, won't lose my hand
I'mma let 'em up with bansco
Looking him, he's mad, my ex sad hores
Fallow us in the club, can't see they're smoking bad wide
Mad dog, I'mma gravel the time I 'aitn slow
I made a grave with a laid, I laze on me, I can't go up
Michal Jackson dad always told me gorilla
'cause I get em, nigga like mosquitoes
I baled migga like pomp cakes, got two nigga like '
Wanna do something it's nothing
This one goes after those, how left ego all day
Hustle side up the side off
I try to get of all day
I'm grain nigga shot, its fire, they got me see this shit different
Whole up liars, infinite to truck '
Now mosquitoes but fuck sleeping
That nigga a fuck boy cant' touch people, no much either
Out fly with a low muff nigga broke your jog, you found out
Round the bus, don't fuck with me
If they fuck with me then its blow, blow
...got tattoos on my neck, no body needs no body
Now, I say cut the check
They goes looking like they're mad
What a man dog, won't leave my hand
I'mma let 'em up with bansco
Looking him, he's mad, my ex sad hores
Fallow us in the club, can't see they're smoking bad wide
Mad dog, I'mma gravel the time I 'aitn slow
I made a grave with a laid, I laze on me, I can't go up
Michal Jackson dad always told me gorilla
Got a nickname in my section and you might know me as 'get em'
Cause I'mma get 'em
Sad style with the left foot
Right hand leads like I lead
I'mma shit talking 'bout red book
Play G. with me best look
'aint gonna play by my left foot
Feel '
Gonna be fix with my sound dog,
Nigga's can't strep with the strong doses
'doctor visits, feel sourest with out my permission
Taking my conditions, talk to dashiest
Feel the world then move for me
'aint got no cure for me, the bitch say pool for me
All the scene that I '
Stay for nothing, you are dying for something?
...just with the jail
Rising bills we never know
I make money, I sacrifice
They say, life's a gamble
For example, better dye
They goes looking like they're mad
What a man dog, won't leave my hand
I'mma let 'em up with bansco
Looking him, he's mad, my ex sad hores
Fallow us in the club, can't see they're smoking bad wide
Mad dog, I'mma gravel the time I 'aitn slow
I made a grave with a laid, I laze on me, I can't go up
Michal Jackson dad always told me gorilla
Got a nickname in my section and you might know me as 'get em'
'cause I get 'em
The lyrics of Kevin Gates's song "Get Em" talk about his toughness and resilience in the face of opposition. The song starts by saying that people are mad and that Kevin Gates won't back down. He talks about using "bansco" to defeat his enemies and referring to his ex-girlfriend as a "sad h*re." The chorus of the song emphasizes his ability to "get 'em" like mosquitoes and also mentions his nickname in his section - "get 'em."
He talks about his left foot being a "sad style" which probably means that he can still fight even if he is injured or in a disadvantageous position. He also talks about being a leader with his right hand and mentions "play G" which could be a reference to playing gangsters or playing G in a game of cards. He also mentions sacrificing for making money as he says "I make money, I sacrifice." The song ends by once again emphasizing his ability to "get 'em" and his nickname "get 'em."
Overall, the lyrics of "Get Em" are a testament to Kevin Gates's toughness and his willingness to fight against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
They goes looking like they're mad
People are giving angry or frustrated looks
What a man dog, won't lose my hand
I'm not afraid to fight for what's mine
I'mma let 'em up with bansco
I'll take care of them using brute force
Looking him, he's mad, my ex sad hores
Jealous ex-girlfriends are giving dirty looks
Fallow us in the club, can't see they're smoking bad wide
People are following us in the club and smoking heavily
Mad dog, I'mma gravel the time I 'aitn slow
I'm prepared to fight aggressively and quickly
I made a grave with a laid, I laze on me, I can't go up
I made my bed and now I have to lie in it
Michal Jackson dad always told me gorilla
I learned from Michael Jackson's father to be tough and powerful
Got a nickname in my section and you might know me as 'get em'
I'm known for my ability to take care of business and get what I want
'cause I get em, nigga like mosquitoes
I'm like a mosquito, always buzzing around and getting what I want
I baled migga like pomp cakes, got two nigga like '
I defeated my opponent easily and now I have two others to conquer
Wanna do something it's nothing
I'm not afraid of any challenge or obstacle
This one goes after those, how left ego all day
I'm constantly working hard and chasing my goals
Hustle side up the side off
I'm constantly pushing and striving for more success
I try to get of all day
I'm constantly grinding and hustling to achieve my goals
I'm grain nigga shot, its fire, they got me see this shit different
I've been through tough times and it's changed my perspective on life
Whole up liars, infinite to truck '
I can see right through fake people and their lies
Now mosquitoes but fuck sleeping
I'm always buzzing around and working hard, never resting
That nigga a fuck boy cant' touch people, no much either
I won't let anyone mess with me or my people
Out fly with a low muff nigga broke your jog, you found out
I'm always ahead of the game and leave my opponents in the dust
Round the bus, don't fuck with me
Don't mess with me or you'll regret it
If they fuck with me then its blow, blow
If someone messes with me, there will be consequences
...got tattoos on my neck, no body needs no body
I don't need anyone else, I'm self-sufficient
Now, I say cut the check
I demand to be paid what I'm worth
Sad style with the left foot
I have a smooth and confident way of moving
Right hand leads like I lead
I'm a natural leader and always take charge
I'mma shit talking 'bout red book
I'm willing to talk trash and back it up with action
Play G. with me best look
I'm not someone to be messed with when it comes to competition
'aint gonna play by my left foot
I won't back down or play it safe
Feel '
I'm on top of the world and feel unstoppable
Gonna be fix with my sound dog,
My music will continue to be successful and help me overcome challenges
Nigga's can't strep with the strong doses
My opponents can't keep up with my strength and power
'doctor visits, feel sourest with out my permission
I don't like being forced to do things against my will
Taking my conditions, talk to dashiest
I take charge of my health and well-being
Feel the world then move for me
I'm able to take control and navigate the world around me
'aint got no cure for me, the bitch say pool for me
No one can stop me or bring me down
All the scene that I '
I'm constantly striving for more and making moves towards success
Stay for nothing, you are dying for something?
If you're not working hard and pushing towards your goals, what's the point?
...just with the jail
I've been through tough times and been in jail, but it hasn't stopped me
Rising bills we never know
There are always new challenges and obstacles to overcome
I make money, I sacrifice
I work hard and make sacrifices in order to achieve success
They say, life's a gamble
Life is unpredictable and full of risks
For example, better dye
You have to be willing to take risks and put everything on the line
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alyssa Smithers
Get Em"
[Hook:]
Niggas looking like they mad
What he sayin though
Won't use my hands, I'ma let them rubberbands go
New bitch and she bad though, my ex a sad ho
Fall off in the club, pants saggin' smokin bad dough
Mad dog, I'ma grind full time, I can't slow up
Fifty grand with the lean, all eyes on me, I can't pour up
Michael Jackson bad, all these hoes calling me thriller
Got a nickname in my section and you might know me as "Get Em"
Cause I get 'em
[Verse 1:]
Pockets lookin' like munchkins
Her booty lookin' like pumpkins
Got a toolie on me, I'm thuggin
Wanna' do me something, it's nothing
This one goes to those who live illegal all day
Hustle sun up to sun up, tryna' get it always
I'm a grinder, shots fired
Big, I miss ya, this shit different, hold up lighters
Infiniti truck see me
Not much eatin, but fuck sleepin
That nigga a fuck boy, gun touch people, not much either
Outside with the loud mouth, nigga broke your jaw, you fouled out
Roundabouts, don't fuck with me, if they fuck with me, then it's "blaow blaow!"
Jean jacket, with the Timbs on, got tattoos on my neck
Nobody needs nobody, now I say cut the check
[Hook]
[Verse 2:]
I'ma lean in, throw left jabs
Side step, with the left hook
Right hand, lead, like Ali
I'm a shit talker that read books
Plain Jane, my best look
Ain't complaining bout my left foot
Fifteen cavities, yeah this team in back of me
That'll be fixed when the song over
Syrup faucet, just got cut off
Nigga been sippin strong doses
Club soda, doctor visits
Sent soldiers on mobster missions
Thinkin my condition, top condition
Feel the world should move for me
They ain't got no cure for me
Bitch say ain't no pull for me
All I seen in real vibrant colors
Stand for nothin, you'll die for somethin
Terrance Hines just went to jail
The good Lord sat him down for something
Reason being, we'll never know
I made money, I sacrificed
They say, lifes a gamble, for example, ride or dice
[Hook]
Jr
This one goes to those who live illegal all day
Hustle sun up to sun up, tryna' get it always
I'm a grinder, shots fired
Big, I miss ya, this shit different, hold up lighters
Infiniti truck see me
Not much eatin, but fuck sleepin
That nigga a fuck boy, gun touch people, not much either
Outside with the loud mouth, nigga broke your jaw, you fouled out
Roundabouts, don't fuck with me, if they fuck with me, then it's "blaow blaow!"
DHA COD
Wow this song gives me the chills, I used to listen to this in high school, and 2020 still addictive!
Mariana Brandon
Wb 2121?
emojilot
@Mariana Brandon ah yes 2121
Michael T. Whitehurst
This the one!
Jodi Marie Domingue
Love this whole album 🤗
Alyssa Smithers
Get Em"
[Hook:]
Niggas looking like they mad
What he sayin though
Won't use my hands, I'ma let them rubberbands go
New bitch and she bad though, my ex a sad ho
Fall off in the club, pants saggin' smokin bad dough
Mad dog, I'ma grind full time, I can't slow up
Fifty grand with the lean, all eyes on me, I can't pour up
Michael Jackson bad, all these hoes calling me thriller
Got a nickname in my section and you might know me as "Get Em"
Cause I get 'em
[Verse 1:]
Pockets lookin' like munchkins
Her booty lookin' like pumpkins
Got a toolie on me, I'm thuggin
Wanna' do me something, it's nothing
This one goes to those who live illegal all day
Hustle sun up to sun up, tryna' get it always
I'm a grinder, shots fired
Big, I miss ya, this shit different, hold up lighters
Infiniti truck see me
Not much eatin, but fuck sleepin
That nigga a fuck boy, gun touch people, not much either
Outside with the loud mouth, nigga broke your jaw, you fouled out
Roundabouts, don't fuck with me, if they fuck with me, then it's "blaow blaow!"
Jean jacket, with the Timbs on, got tattoos on my neck
Nobody needs nobody, now I say cut the check
[Hook]
[Verse 2:]
I'ma lean in, throw left jabs
Side step, with the left hook
Right hand, lead, like Ali
I'm a shit talker that read books
Plain Jane, my best look
Ain't complaining bout my left foot
Fifteen cavities, yeah this team in back of me
That'll be fixed when the song over
Syrup faucet, just got cut off
Nigga been sippin strong doses
Club soda, doctor visits
Sent soldiers on mobster missions
Thinkin my condition, top condition
Feel the world should move for me
They ain't got no cure for me
Bitch say ain't no pull for me
All I seen in real vibrant colors
Stand for nothin, you'll die for somethin
Terrance Hines just went to jail
The good Lord sat him down for something
Reason being, we'll never know
I made money, I sacrificed
They say, lifes a gamble, for example, ride or dice
[Hook]
Matt Montoya
Gates one of the greats no one really knows and his lyrics are heart touching and I get so much energy from his music.
Jeremy Day
How is it possible for one artist to have so many bangers?!? Really, really doe? Every album, mixtape, feature... he's like the Prometheus of rap, bringing that fire to mankind.
windshield washer
end of 2018 now, i been rocking with gates since lb2 but went back and checked his catalogue, man got the midus touch on god. #BWA4LIFE
ClassWarMatrix
check out K-Rino.. over 54 albums.. been in the game since 1983.. his marketing sucks tho and hes hella underground but he has just the most unprecedented creativity and legendary consistency and longevity..