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.
Icebox
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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Yeah, I'm feelin' like that
I'm in New York right now, you heard?
I'm a different kinda animal when I'm up here (I'm a silverback)
Daytrip took it to ten (hey)
Takin' these journeys where I'ma need an interpreter
Haven't had a problem I couldn't solve with the murderers
Pardon my thoughts, I had to put up the burglar bars
People done hurt us all
Icebox where my heart was, it don't hurt at all
She got a murder charge
People done hurt us all
Icebox where my heart was, it don't hurt at all
She got a murder charge
And he got a murder charge
A'ight, I'ma get it all out right here, you heard me?
This my healing process, you know what I'm sayin'?
I'm pressured
First time I ever been disappointed, think it came from my mother
I subconsciously engage in things that's makin' me suffer
And this in turn has an effect on how I deal with a woman
I try to turn 'em against their family just to prove that they love me
I put that iron on your cousin, I put that iron on your brother
And when they draw the chalk line, pretend that I don't know nothin'
I'm not the one to cross now, I ain't retire from thuggin'
Observe that I'm a boss now, I mail it out and say, "Fuck it"
Then slim, you won't get walked down, if you survivin', you lucky
You survivin', you lucky, you survivin', you lucky
Takin' these journeys where I'ma need an interpreter
Haven't had a problem I couldn't solve with the murderers
Forced entry, home invasion, I know the burglars
Pardon my thoughts, I had to put up the burglar bars
People done hurt us all
Icebox where my heart was, it don't hurt at all
She got a murder charge
People done hurt us all
Icebox where my heart was, it don't hurt at all
She got a murder charge, and he got a murder charge
Why I'm supposed to be givin' a fuck, lil' bitch? Uh, let me calm down
Heard your opinion and I'm not givin' a shit, I'm really up now
In the H, I went to Emit and got the pendant bust down
Talkin' 'bout what you gon' do to the kid, I'm out here shinin', what now?
Applyin' the pressure, she beggin' to get my attention, but ain't no love now
Say you fuckin' with someone that fit my description, but it ain't workin' out
Personal trainin' when I used to hit it, whip up and work it out
I'm really for certain now, I'm knowin' my purpose now (I am)
My insecurity wiped out, I'm knowin' my purpose now (I know)
When you find someone seekin' acceptance, that's dangerous
'Cause they're not just seekin' acceptance from you
They seek acceptance wherever they can get it from
Even the opposition, yes, Lord
Takin' these journeys where I'ma need an interpreter
Haven't had a problem I couldn't solve with the murderers
Forced entry, home invasion, I know the burglars
Pardon my thoughts, I had to put up the burglar bars
People done hurt us all
Icebox where my heart was, it don't hurt at all
She got a murder charge
People done hurt us all
Icebox where my heart was, it don't hurt at all
She got a murder charge
And he got a murder charge
D-D-Daytrip took it to ten (hey)
The song "Icebox" by Kevin Gates is a reflection on his life and the struggles he has faced. The opening lines describe him as a "different kinda animal" when he's in New York, suggesting that he feels more aggressive when he's there. He talks about having to take journeys where he needs an interpreter, perhaps referring to the difficulty of navigating through his own thoughts and emotions. Despite the challenges he has faced and the people who have hurt him, he feels no pain because his heart is like an icebox. The chorus repeats, "People done hurt us all, icebox where my heart was, it don't hurt at all, she got a murder charge, and he got a murder charge."
Gates then opens up about the disappointment he feels from his relationship with his mother and how it has led him to engage in self-destructive behavior. He admits to trying to turn women against their families to prove their love for him, and even resorting to violence against their relatives. However, he acknowledges that he's a boss now and has moved on from that lifestyle. He closes the song with a warning about the danger of seeking acceptance from anyone, including one's opposition.
Overall, "Icebox" is a candid and raw portrayal of Gates's life experiences and the difficult path he has had to walk. It offers insight into the struggles that come with trying to find one's place in the world while grappling with past traumas and inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Takin' these journeys where I'ma need an interpreter
I'm going through situations where I need someone to help me understand what's going on.
Haven't had a problem I couldn't solve with the murderers
I'm so tough that I can handle any problem, even if it involves dangerous people.
Forced entry, home invasion, I know the burglars
I've been through break-ins, and I know the thieves who have done it.
Pardon my thoughts, I had to put up the burglar bars
Excuse me for thinking about bad things happening and taking steps to prevent them.
People done hurt us all
Everyone has been hurt by someone at some point.
Icebox where my heart was, it don't hurt at all
I've become emotionally numb and don't feel pain anymore.
She got a murder charge
She has been accused of killing someone.
And he got a murder charge
He has been accused of killing someone too.
Heard your opinion and I'm not givin' a shit, I'm really up now
I don't care what you think about me anymore, because I'm doing well.
I try to turn 'em against their family just to prove that they love me
I manipulate my partners into choosing me over their own family, to prove their loyalty.
Personal trainin' when I used to hit it, whip up and work it out
I used to have sex with someone and then train them to get in shape afterwards.
When you find someone seekin' acceptance, that's dangerous
It's dangerous when someone is so desperate for acceptance that they will seek it from anyone, including enemies.
My insecurity wiped out, I'm knowin' my purpose now (I know)
I used to be insecure, but now I am confident in my purpose and what I want to achieve.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Biral, Denzel Baptiste, Kevin Gilyard, Russell Chell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@loveyours777
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@timwilmoth5522
In the streets or lyrically and music
@myiadavis88
Pressure everytime💪💪💪
@sil3ntgamr886
Is like he always drop fire🔥🔥 🔥 right when u need to hear it
@justinsimonte6155
Isn't Funny How Kevin's Music makes us be GreaT👑😎👽
@smileyface_mickydacomedian4501
yo str fire
@DuaneIsAFoolFr
"I self consciously engage in things that's making me suffer." 💯💯On God
@Ramza-SF
Subconsciously*
@shawnforvour8999
You ain't alone brotha
@ericar8803
Amen 🙏🏻