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.
In God I Trust
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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Yeah, pressure
Havin' my way with the money, yeah
Nah, my muscles just gon' tighten up when get on that hoe
Havin' my way with the money, yeah, that shit keep comin' and comin'
Been through the stack, I get rack on a rack, I keep thumbin' and thumbin'
I did a show, caught a case on that road, I ain't runnin' from nothin'
God got me, woke me up, took me in
Set me down, broke me down, said make me proud
I came up, I rose up out the mud
Can't trust nobody so in God I trust
I'm a grinder, oh ooh oh oh oh
You got the number one song on the radio and you still gotta sit in jail?
I went in late, I'm on the top rack by the lake
I'ma sleep all day and be up late
I had to make the best of what I had
I'm in the trap spot with the bang
Fuckin' a bad bitch with the brain
Double the carats, get the rings
Standin' on all ten in the game
Just say went all in paint
Cappin' the Merc and I'm thinkin' 'bout Menace
Thinkin' 'bout Gunna, new daughter, delivered
Thinkin' 'bout havin' a car in the city
Under the tint, she be showin' her titties
There was a time when my name would get mentioned
Hard to stay fly when your pockets is empty
Bentley pull up, we gon' drop in there, simply
I'ma work out and go hard it's just in me
Cardiovascular, cardio fitness
Get outta pocket, we deal with it quickly
Lovin' a snake, turned around and it bit me, right in the kidney
Havin' my way with the money, yeah, that shit keep comin' and comin'
Been through the stack, I get rack on a rack, I keep thumbin' and thumbin'
I did a show, caught a case on that road, I ain't runnin' from nothin'
God on my side, I got nothin' to hide, now I'm runnin' from nothin'
God got me, woke me up, took me in
Set me down, broke me down, said make me proud
I came up, I rose up out the mud
Can't trust nobody so in God I trust
Hey look, check it out
Hey, I'ma make mistakes in life
Yes sir
I'm not perfect, ya heard me? (I'm not perfect)
You know, don't judge me 'cause I don't judge
Ain't been to no funerals lately, my partners, they dead or in jail
I fought the pain for a long time, I tried a lot and I failed
But now it's time to excel, they come on a metric ton scale
Say hold on to the guard rail, flyin' outta here
From takin' a trip to supply, to takin' a trip to Dubai
I done been shitted on by a lotta rappers and it don't at all matter
The ones that fuck with me know I'm one-thousand, they know I'm all action
I'm a big general, I could send a load and I'm Bread Winner life
I could cook off the pot or base, fishscale I could lock
Re-compress fire ton in a box
Guerrilla hustle, I done been on the block
Havin' my way with the money, yeah, that shit keep comin' and comin'
Been through the stack, I get rack on a rack, I keep thumbin' and thumbin'
I did a show, caught a case on that road, I ain't runnin' from nothin'
God on my side, I got nothin' to hide, now I'm runnin' from nothin'
God got me, woke me up, took me in
Set me down, broke me down, said make me proud
I came up, I rose up out the mud
Can't trust nobody so in God I trust
The song "In God I Trust" by Kevin Gates is about his journey to success and how with God's help, he was able to overcome his struggles and rise out of poverty. Throughout the song, Gates reflects on his past, where he had to grind and hustle to survive but now is having his way with money. He acknowledges that his success came with pressure but with God's guidance, he was able to handle it. Gates mentions that he went through a lot of hardship to get to where he is now, but God had his back through it all.
Gates mentions that he had to make the best of what he had, and he remained focused on his goals despite obstacles. He is grateful for the people who stuck with him through thick and thin; however, he acknowledges that he can't trust anyone but God. He narrates how he fought pain for a long time and tried a lot of things, but he failed. He now recognizes that it's time for him to excel and that he will do so with God's help.
Overall, "In God I Trust" is about Gates' journey to success and the role that God played in his life. The song is a reminder of the strength and guidance that one finds in faith during times of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, man, that's pressure
Feeling the weight of circumstances
Yeah, pressure
Continuation of feeling pressure
Havin' my way with the money, yeah
Earning money successfully
Nah, my muscles just gon' tighten up when get on that hoe
Nervousness before a performance
That shit keep comin' and comin'
Money keeps coming in
Been through the stack, I get rack on a rack, I keep thumbin' and thumbin'
Stacking up money and counting it repeatedly
God on my side, I got nothin' to hide, now I'm runnin' from nothin'
Relying on God for protection and feeling secure
God got me, woke me up, took me in
Grateful for God's guidance
Set me down, broke me down, said make me proud
God challenges and tests one's character
Can't trust nobody so in God I trust
Lack of trust in people and reliance on God
You got the number one song on the radio and you still gotta sit in jail?
Disbelief at the injustices of the justice system
I'ma sleep all day and be up late
Sleeping habits
I'm in the trap spot with the bang
Being in a dangerous area with drugs
Bentley pull up, we gon' drop in there, simply
Extravagance and luxury
I'ma make mistakes in life, I'm not perfect
Acknowledging flaws and accepting imperfection
Ain't been to no funerals lately, my partners, they dead or in jail
Losing friends to violence and incarceration
But now it's time to excel
Moving past hardships and striving for success
From takin' a trip to supply, to takin' a trip to Dubai
Advancement from dealing drugs to traveling the world
Guerrilla hustle, I done been on the block
Experience in street life
I came up, I rose up out the mud
Pulling oneself out of difficult circumstances to succeed
They know I'm one-thousand, they know I'm all action
Others recognize one's authenticity and hard work ethic
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brittany Hazzard, Kevin Gilyard, Rick Tyrone Witherspoon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mairedelta6090
Ameeeen!!!!! Yes, He did it once Before, I pray you receive 7x More for Sharing your Testimony.
Sure Right..He will do it again...Next Level. Keep your Faith♥️♥️♥️
Thank you. 🙌🏾🙏🏾💯🙌🏾🙏🏾 GOD Bless you, Sis.
I Love Him Soooo....Took me out the Mud of UnLoyal Family members.
Talking about dat Preeeesssssssure...But I'm still here, Close By. 🙏🏾💯🙌🏾
@MrLorenzo82
If u reading this I hope u get rich and be delivered bundles of blessings 💯
@alexstradtner6317
We all already rich with life and live of our family and most of all rich with the love God has for us
@luciniabeauvil7438
God Bless u Too Home🔥❤
@crystalmckinney5248
Tino Da GodSon ❤❤
@MrLorenzo82
@@luciniabeauvil7438 may God bless u also ❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@MrLorenzo82
@@crystalmckinney5248 ❤❤❤ stay blessed up 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@playboisenpai
This came out when I was 14 I was going through hard times dealing wit opps older then me that were grown tryna harm me my mom finally moved us out of chicago and I now live better and I listen to this song and I reminds me of how God saved me I'm now 18 and living way better
@bernab9078
Oh poor ok 9
@leonmurray4304
@@bernab9078s😊147h 🎉❤sea
@ttvzombiekong09k30
im a proud son because my mom was on drugs for a while and im blessed that she stopped. and im super happy and i just love my mom so much i felt like i lost my mom to drugs after i heard this song i started crying and i found out she was listing to kevin gates and this is what turned her life around so im just a proud son of my mom #blessings