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.
Long Time
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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Faded right now
Gotta be a bitch with ass (BWA!)
How you know us when we don't even know your name
It's marijuana time
Leanin right now
Nina on me now don't make me bring that.40 out
Leanin right now
A lot of niggas flexing, say they know 100it gang
But how you know us when we don't even know your name
Turn Up, it's marijuana time
Turn up, I'm leanin right now
Shorty super fine and I just wanna dick her down
Bring me the pussy I'm a kill it from behind
Turn up, it's marijuana time
Turn up, I'm leanin right now
Got a bad bitch in Lafayette, like 50 grand on that fuck shit
B.G.'s and VSA's, give 'em the word they gon' bust quick
Niggas throwing water cause they know they watered down
(Look, stop!) With more bread than dough right now
(Nigga!) What up? (Yo) What up? (I go) Down (and) Retarded (What else?)
Just forgot it's name, (Pour up) I don't know what to call it
2 and a 16 ounce and I'm leaning right now
My phone be going jumpy, that bitch ringing right now
Pull up in them ghosts (break right)
Me and [?]
Half pound of loud running off at the mouth, shorty need some culture
Car full of killers about to give this team a [?] in Toyota corollas
Hey bro look, look over there (I see) She want, me
Her booty like a joystick, Nintendo... WEEEE!
A Mercy... A-Lago and a Maserati
Jet Life own this party, beat it, BRASI!
People get behind me I ain't slowing or going I'm a call your phone first before I even pull up
Video comming on MTV I don't really give a fuck long as every hood know
Hashtag BMTP, bring me the pussy and bring ID
Not the average girl from the videos bumping India Arie
If you pussy change the subject
Papparazi caught me tongue kising one night while out in public
Hold up, copy?
Got to be a bitch with ass to be BWA
Fuck with bartender cherish cause that hoe pussy stank [?]
Damn shame niggas main line gon' fuck with Luca Brasi
Every time we around each other I can feel her eyes watching
My rollie game time denver colorado rocky
Met a freak from Denver call her freaky colorado
Pussy Ooooh, juicier than sushi with no avocado
And her dude insecurities don't want it for tomorrow
What it do, Bailey's Irish Cream, drinking out the bottle
She get loose, like drinking chocolate martini moscatto
Pouring juice, lick it off her nipples in love what I got her
Told her crew, freaky things we do now they wanna holler
Stuck my tongue all in her ass you should've seen the way she wobbled
"Long Time (Grinder)" by Kevin Gates talks about his life as a rapper, his love for drugs, and his attractions towards women. In the first verse, he mentions that he is currently high on lean, a combination of cough syrup and soda. He also talks about carrying a gun for protection, and the consequences that come with it. When he says, "don't make me bring that opera out," he refers to his gun, as in a classic opera death scene.
The chorus talks about people claiming to know Gates and his crew, 100it Gang, when they are complete strangers to them. The song praises marijuana as a drug that brings people together, as they can all get high and have a good time. Gates also talks about his desire for women, describing himself as a dominant partner who wants to have sex from behind. The verses also discuss his wealth and his experience in the rap industry.
Overall, "Long Time (Grinder)" is a song that glorifies drug use, guns, and sexual prowess. It shows Kevin Gates as a person who has everything he wants but still feels the need to use drugs and engage in reckless behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Faded right now
I'm intoxicated at the moment
Gotta be a bitch with ass (BWA!)
To join my group, you need to have a big butt
How you know us when we don't even know your name
I don't understand how strangers act like they know me
It's marijuana time
Let's smoke some weed
Leanin right now
I'm currently under the influence of lean, a drink containing codeine and promethazine
Nina on me now don't make me bring that.40 out
I have a gun on me, don't make me use it
What you talking 'bout don't make me bring that opera out
I'll use a firearm if anyone tries to mess with me
A lot of niggas flexing, say they know 100it gang
Many people claim to know my group, but they probably don't
Turn up, it's marijuana time
Let's get high
Shorty super fine and I just wanna dick her down
I find this girl attractive and I want to have sex with her
Bring me the pussy I'm a kill it from behind
I want to have sex with this girl from behind
Got a bad bitch in Lafayette, like 50 grand on that fuck shit
I have a beautiful girlfriend in Lafayette who spends a lot of money
B.G.'s and VSA's, give 'em the word they gon' bust quick
My friends are ready to fight with guns at any time
Niggas throwing water cause they know they watered down
My enemies are trying to humiliate me because they know they're not as good as me
(Look, stop!) With more bread than dough right now
I have a lot of money compared to my debts
(Nigga!) What up? (Yo) What up? (I go) Down (and) Retarded (What else?)
I'm casually greeting my friend and asking what else is going on
Just forgot it's name, (Pour up) I don't know what to call it
I'm so intoxicated that I can't remember the name of my drink
2 and a 16 ounce and I'm leaning right now
I've consumed a lot of lean and I'm currently feeling its effects
My phone be going jumpy, that bitch ringing right now
My phone is ringing non-stop
Pull up in them ghosts (break right)
My friends and I arrived in nice cars
Me and [?]
The person with me
Half pound of loud running off at the mouth, shorty need some culture
I have a lot of marijuana and I need someone to smoke with
Car full of killers about to give this team a [?] in Toyota corollas
My friends and I, who are ready to fight, arrived in a Toyota Corolla
Hey bro look, look over there (I see) She want, me
I noticed that girl is interested in me
Her booty like a joystick, Nintendo... WEEEE!
I find her butt attractive and I'm excited about it
A Mercy... A-Lago and a Maserati
I arrived in expensive cars
Jet Life own this party, beat it, BRASI!
My group is in charge of this party
People get behind me I ain't slowing or going I'm a call your phone first before I even pull up
If you want to meet me, don't follow me, I'll call you first
Video comming on MTV I don't really give a fuck long as every hood know
I don't care about being on TV, as long as people in my neighborhood know me
Hashtag BMTP, bring me the pussy and bring ID
I'm promoting the idea of women bringing ID and being ready to have sex with me
Not the average girl from the videos bumping India Arie
I'm not interested in girls who look like music video models
If you pussy change the subject
If you're not interested in sex, let's talk about something else
Papparazi caught me tongue kising one night while out in public
The media caught me kissing someone in public
Got to be a bitch with ass to be BWA
To join my group, you need to have a big butt
Fuck with bartender cherish cause that hoe pussy stank [?]
I advise you to have sex with a certain bartender, but not with another
Damn shame niggas main line gon' fuck with Luca Brasi
It's unfortunate that my enemies plan to harm me
Every time we around each other I can feel her eyes watching
I feel that this girl is attracted to me
My rollie game time denver colorado rocky
I have a nice Rolex watch
Met a freak from Denver call her freaky colorado
I met a woman in Denver who I consider a freak
Pussy Ooooh, juicier than sushi with no avocado
I describe this woman's genitals as smelling and tasting good
And her dude insecurities don't want it for tomorrow
Her boyfriend is insecure and doesn't want us to be together
What it do, Bailey's Irish Cream, drinking out the bottle
I'm drinking Bailey's Irish Cream straight from the bottle
She get loose, like drinking chocolate martini moscatto
My partner is becoming more relaxed and intimate
Pouring juice, lick it off her nipples in love what I got her
I'm enjoying foreplay with my partner
Told her crew, freaky things we do now they wanna holler
I shared intimate details of our relationship with someone else
Stuck my tongue all in her ass you should've seen the way she wobbled
I performed analingus on her, and it made her shake in pleasure
Contributed by Wyatt P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bdbuckboy5
this song go hard
lilgoodlooking
im a fuckin fan man if this nigga dont make it than ant no hope fah B.R.
Darkside Gaming
song is definitely called long time
Swagmeowt Charles
It's def I'm a grinder. You trippin
DA REAL SAVAGE
google gates name my nigga and you can find all his mix tapes that nigga go hard.............
boxchevydonkboy
its called long time (grinder)
solja yolia
I'm ah grinder
Anthony Simmons
Wtf , im a grinder
S.Y.A.H
the name of da song is im a grinder