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.
I Don't Get Tired
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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I want them dead presidents
I wanna pull up, head spent
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs, I don't get tired
Full time father, full time artist
Asked God, he said "grind harder"
Learn from every time you ever fail
If it never fail just grind smarter
Iron sharpens, you the dagger
On they hindquarters and they all acting
Rap game, I'm a pallbearer
Kill me and get a call after
First look, it was all laughter
Kevin Gates, no small matter
Made men believe what they didn't believe
Dive in the crown, no safety hoardings
Got in the booth, no safety on it
Aim and I shoot for the stars
At the awards I ain't win no awards
Only meaning one thing, don't get tired, I go hard
I was trying to get it how I live
I want them dead presidents
I wanna pull up, (wanna pull up) head spent
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs, I don't get tired
Me and the woman I love on an a air mattress
We share a cot, my hair nappy
Couldn't afford flights, no air travel
Steal Rice Krispies like sand and gravel
Our testament to what can happen
The moment you follow your heart
Keeping the faith even when it get dark
They say give up as I tell them "get lost"
Six weeks ago I just purchased a farm
Most likely the one that you cannot afford
Right foot on the gas
Balenciaga be accelerating, I'm doing the dash
Chick that I'm with, shorty be doing her shit
And it's okay to say that she bad
Look to the right and I give her a glance
Pray to God we don't, pray to God we don't crash
I was trying to get it how I live
I want them dead presidents
I wanna pull up, (wanna pull up) head spent
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs, I don't get tired
Only meaning one thing, don't get tired, I go hard
Don't play with the hustle, you eat or you starve
Don't mimic pretenders, just be who you are
Ain't never change, been like this from the start
Only meaning one thing, don't get tired, I go hard (I don't get tired)
Don't play with the hustle, you eat or you starve (I don't get tired)
Don't mimic pretenders, just be who you are
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs, I don't get tired (And I don't get tired)
I was trying to get it how I live (And I don't get tired)
I want them dead presidents (And I don't get tired)
I wanna pull up, (wanna pull up) head spent
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs, I don't get tired
And I don't get tired
And I don't get tired
And I don't get tired
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs, I don't get tired
Kevin Gates's hit single 'I Don't Get Tired' is an introspective reflection on his life and work ethic. Gates opens the first verse by stating his desire to stack money ("dead presidents"). He claims that he never gets tired, despite having six different jobs that he balances with ease. He makes it clear that he won't settle for anything less than success and urges others to follow his example of "grinding" to push past failures.
In the second verse, Gates expands on his past struggles and perseverance. He talks about growing up poor and sleeping on air mattresses with his partner, stealing cereal to survive. Despite this, he also takes on a preachy tone, stating that success can be achieved by simply following your heart and having faith in God, and never giving up no matter how dark it gets.
Gates reinforces his mindset by repeating the chorus several times, which underlines his work ethic and determination. He concludes with a repetition of the phrase that has become the song's tagline: "I don't get tired."
Line by Line Meaning
I was trying to get it how I live
I am trying to succeed in life by whatever means necessary
I want them dead presidents
I want a lot of money (dead presidents are on US dollar bills)
I wanna pull up, head spent
I want to show off my success even if it costs me a lot of money
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs I don't get tired
I work hard (with six jobs) and don't get tired because I am constantly hustling
(And I don't get tired) I don't get, I don't get tired
I work hard and don't get tired, emphasizing my work ethic
Full time father, full time artist
I am a full-time parent and a full-time musician
Asked God, he said "grind harder"
I asked for guidance from God and he told me to work harder
Learn from every time you ever fail
I learn from my failures and use them as motivation to work harder
If it never fail just grind smarter
If my plan is working, I will continue to work hard and make smart decisions to achieve greater success
Iron sharpens, you the dagger
I am constantly sharpening my skills to become a better musician (dagger)
On they hindquarters and they all acting
I am surpassing my competition as they lag behind and act fake
Rap game, I'm a pallbearer
In the rap industry, I carry the weight of the game and am a leader
Kill me and get a call after
Even if I were to die, my influence and legacy would live on
First look, it was all laughter
At first, people didn't take me seriously but now they have respect for me
Kevin Gates, no small matter
I am a big deal and people recognize my success
Made men believe what they didn't believe
I have inspired others to believe in themselves and their dreams
Dive in the crown, no safety hoardings
I take risks to achieve greatness without any safety nets
Got in the booth, no safety on it
I entered the recording studio without fear, ready to create music
Aim and I shoot for the stars
I set high goals for myself and aim for greatness
At the awards I ain't win no awards
I haven't received recognition from industry awards, but my work speaks for itself
Only meaning one thing, don't get tired, I go hard
My only goal is to work hard and not get tired, emphasizing my dedication to success
Me and the woman I love on an air mattress
I live a humble life with the person I love, even sleeping on an air mattress
We share a cot, my hair nappy
I share a bed with my partner and don't care about my appearance (having nappy hair)
Couldn't afford flights, no air travel
I can't afford to travel by plane, emphasizing my financial struggles
Steal Rice Krispies like sand and gravel
I am so poor that I have to steal breakfast cereal (Rice Krispies)
Our testament to what can happen
Our life is an example of what can be achieved with hard work and perseverance
The moment you follow your heart
Following your dreams and passions is key to success
Keeping the faith even when it gets dark
Believing in yourself and staying optimistic during tough times leads to success
They say give up as I tell them "get lost"
People tell me to quit, but I tell them to leave and keep working hard
Six weeks ago I just purchased a farm
I recently purchased a farm, showing my success and ability to provide for myself
Most likely the one that you cannot afford
The farm I purchased is probably too expensive for most people to afford
Right foot on the gas
I am driving with determination and focus
Balenciaga be accelerating, I'm doing the dash
I am driving fast in my expensive Balenciaga sneakers
Chick that I'm with, shorty be doing her shit
The woman I am with is successful in her own right
And it's okay to say that she bad
It's okay to acknowledge that my partner is beautiful
Look to the right and I give her a glance
I look to the side to admire my partner
Pray to God we don't, pray to God we don't crash
I hope that we don't get into a car accident, showing the importance of safety
Don't play with the hustle, you eat or you starve
Working hard is crucial in order to survive and be successful. There is no room for games or complacency
Don't mimic pretenders, just be who you are
Be true to yourself and don't try to be like others who are fake or inauthentic
Ain't never change, been like this from the start
I have always been true to myself and stayed the same, despite any changes in circumstances
And I don't get tired
I work hard and don't get tired, reiterating my dedication to success
Get it, get fly, I got six jobs, I don't get tired
I work hard, maintain my style, and have multiple jobs without getting tired
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: August Alsina, Erika Hamilton, Kevin Gates, Mark Kragen, Nicholas Balding
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Team_Cooney
Leaving this comment here so in a month, or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of it.
@Amybell2021
The real ones don't need to be reminded of it by posting this spam crap just to try to get likes
@Team_Cooney
@@Amybell2021 lmao this isn’t spam crap but okay.
@Amybell2021
@@Team_Cooney may not be from you man but I see this exact same comment on a bunch of music I listen to and 99.99 percent of time it people just trying to get likes for their channel
@Team_Cooney
@@Amybell2021 Shii I forgot this specific song was a thing for a little while that’s why I posted it. But I could see it
@Amybell2021
@@Team_Cooney yea my bad man I didn't mean no hate I just get tired of seeing it no hate to you at all
@CustomGrow420
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@OneLove-ik8kh
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