Let It Sing
Kevin Gates Lyrics

Nigga won't tell me, talkin' 'bout some You twenty percent more in it (who's that?)
Someone is hiding information about another party who is making more money. The singer is confused and trying to find out who is making more money and how.

Nigga you control the wheel then Flexed up, Billy Jean, yes-uh, everything
The singer is addressing someone who has the power to make decisions. They are proud of the decisions made and enjoying the success they have gained.

She don't trust a nigga, nigga I don't trust a wedding ring Yappa goin' bada-boom, yappa goin' bada-bing
The singer and someone they know do not trust marriage. They use gunshots to describe the chaotic nature of relationships.

Ray Charles, I can't see, Aretha Franklin, let it sing Sip out the canister, rollin' up cannabis
The artist may be in a difficult situation. They look to Ray Charles, who was blind, when they're struggling and they let Aretha Franklin's music play for emotional support. The artist is smoking marijuana as a way to cope and relax.

I'm not permitted to cross into Canada Fired my manager, Robert Horry in the game
The artist has been barred from entering Canada for unknown reasons. They have also fired their manager, which may have been a difficult decision to make, comparing it to a basketball game.

Switch place, story stay the same Bail came in the mail, bust it down, you would think I'm Tory Lanez
The singer has had to change their location or lifestyle, but their problems remain the same. They received bail by mail and are being humble about it, comparing it to Tory Lanez's recent release from prison.

Broke prayin' for a whole thang, shot the TECs and a load came Flex on 'em like I'm Billy, bought a new hip, then told her "hit me"
The singer was in a desperate financial situation and prayed for a break. They shot guns and something positive happened shortly after. They just bought a new car and are telling someone to physically hit them.

Tryna get next to me like I'm Tristan, you think I'm really 'bout to let you get me? You think I'm really 'bout to let you bill it?
Someone is trying to get close to the artist for personal gain, but they are not interested and will not waste their time or money.

All you do is stalk other ho's pages, you cannot afford a payment on a Civic Keep it professional when you DM me
The artist accuses someone of being shallow and materialistic, comparing their social media stalking to a lack of financial responsibility. They want to keep their online interactions professional.

You know your sister be all in my business, copyin' everythin' that I delivered TMZ I'm fightin' with Dreka
The artist is having issues with someone close to them who is copying their behavior. They are also having a public altercation with someone named Dreka, who may be a member of the media.

We cannot do this in front of the children Lovin' this shit, she gon' go get a pistol, know this so crazy, probably wanna kill me
The singer and another person cannot argue or fight in front of children. The singer is knowingly causing stress and tension in the other person, to the point where they may become violent.

How could you leave me? Cookin' up, let me do what I want, gold Rollie, touch, Cutter gon' launch
The artist is emotional about someone leaving them, but it does not seem to concern them too much. They are focused on cooking something and wearing a gold watch, while someone named Cutter prepares to launch something.

In Cali, just call me an ally, you tell me the addi and daddy gon' punch Crunch time, gotta count in the clutch, bust down, not the ho with the blunt
The singer is in California and has established friendly relations with someone. If anyone threatens the singer, there may be physical violence.

Breakin' open a pipe, pourin' dope in the cup, partner bought it, 'bout to open it up Big Body, doors openin' up, big Jamaican unloadin' the truck
The singer is preparing to use drugs and is about to do a large quantity with an associate. They are being delivered something substantial by a big Jamaican person.

Big weight 'bout to go in the trunk, bad bitch, give me brain in the trunk Just jugg, four M in a month, two-fifty book a show, I'ma come
Significant amounts of something will be transported, possibly drugs or money. The singer is having oral sex with someone in a car trunk. The singer is making a lot of money and has booked several shows.

Cappin' like they got more than us, matter of fact, I just ordered up Shopliftin', they recorded us, 'member back on the MARTA bus
Someone is pretending to have more resources than the artist and they are not happy about it. The artist just purchased something and is proving their capability to obtain things. The artist is reminiscing about their old life in public transport.

I could remember you treatin' me shitty back then 'cause I wasn't important enough Straight from the back, how I'm grippin' the bitch, throwin' dick in her kidney, she ballin' up
Someone has treated the artist poorly in the past, possibly disrespecting them because of their lack of status. The artist is having aggressive sex with a woman from behind and causing her discomfort.

In the mirror I glisten', the button ignition, the engine go RAH, when I start it up Ay, forgive me if I'm not energetic and hunky dory around this bitch
The singer is admiring himself in the mirror and gets excited when starting their car. They acknowledge that they may not be acting happy or energetic in the presence of someone else.

When I got a motherfuckin' GPS monitor strapped to my leg When I got a motherfuckin' P.O. tellin' me I can go travel to spend money But I can't travel to make money You know, forgive me for not being enthusiastic, you heard me? When I got these fuckin' dick suckers on my motherfuckin' back 24 hours a day Playin' wit' me, you heard me?
The singer is limited in their movements because of a GPS monitor on their leg and being on probation. They are annoyed that they can go on vacation but not travel for business purposes. They acknowledge that they may not seem enthusiastic, but this is due to their stressful situation. They have people watching them constantly, causing them to feel frustrated.