Neon lights
Kevin Gates Lyrics


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Bitch you something so serious
It's recording?
(They say diamonds are forever)
(They say diamonds are forever)

Public thought me a pessimists think my thoughts too pessimistic, reminiscing
Roastin' Garcia Vegas, just don't do swishers or rillas
Murder rap, we beat it 2am in two seaters
Yellow things bright embrace, I arch it back and lay
Face down, I'm a gangsta my heart colder than Chicago
This black Impala just sent bullets through my car door
These niggas I've been runnin' wit' pressure hit they crumblin'
Never had no love in this shit, pray to god, somebody please pray for me
Deep conversation was always elated and then celebrated the things of the past
Happy belated, while handing her Franklins,
Just thought I was stated, but stated too fast
Went to the pen, and was living upstate
But feel I got away cause I skated with cash
Made crooked lawyers and dirty attorneys,
Who take all your money and say that they working
Fucking with you, stuck in this loop
You jumping through hoops and we running through hurdles
Ain't met ya momma but I told her
I promise that when she around me nothing will hurt her
She do the talking I can't be too perfect lean drinking, no Bud Light
Itching for them chickens, them idiots must don't love life

Free to speak on anything at all
Before we met, not much belief in
Anything at all
And then we found love under neon lights
Fluorescent body paint, while under neon lights
Lemme get you to sound off loud in here
But say my name, loud and clear
Watch we wake up all the neighbors when we makin' love
I'm talking naked, making faces, really cuttin' up
In the bathroom, or the shower let this water fall
Like Soulja Slim I got enough dick for all of y'all
Now the luxury whips come equipped with neon lights
Body paint fluorescent under neon lights
Fuck what he don't like, we gon be alright
Cookin' soft and sellin' hard while under neon lights

Grown in the Mafia, we poppin' in climate with tropical leaves
Take off my shirt can't come out my sleeves I got it in ink and that's what I believe
Exploring desires the moment devours I'm watching this fire ignite in the sheets
Kissing my wrist, got her legs on my shoulder my dick in her stomach I'm giving her "D"
She grippin the pillow with teeth, I wrinkle my lip she wiggles her feet
Built up a tolerance now that its inside of it, hollerin' louder she get it with speed
This is sweet, they say Diamonds Are Forever
Boyfriend called her and cussed her out for real, I'm for real
Cling on, got the theme song on my ringtone, wanna beef with you everytime you leave home
Tell em that the plan out of hand, you scared? Bout to tell him
I'll catch em, I'll tell em whatever what up
Name in the streets and I stand on that spit my life through the wax I'mma die bout that
Outside make it 4th of July out there
And they say Diamonds Are Forever, I'm for real, I'm for real
From start to finish go call December, sayin' life's but a race put the petal to the metal
Sayin ready, set, GO now start ya engine, got a 90 day run, we talking different.
We still keep in touch no loss in feelings, with an understanding

The sound off loud in here
But say my name, loud and clear
Watch we wake up all the neighbors when we makin' love
I'm talking naked, making faces, really cuttin' up
In the bathroom, or the shower let this water fall
Like Soulja Slim I got enough dick for all of y'all
Now the luxury whips come equipped with neon lights
Body paint fluorescent under neon lights




Fuck what he don't like, we gon' be alright
Cookin' soft and sellin' hard while under neon lights

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kevin Gates's song Neon Lights conveys a mix of themes on relationships, the street life, and the popular phrase of β€˜diamonds are forever.’ Gates opens with lines that describe his partner as β€˜something serious,’ and seeks validation that he is being recorded. He acknowledges the public's perception of him as a pessimist and reminisces about his past. He narrates how he enjoys smoking Garcia Vegas, adding that he doesn't do swishers or rillas. Gates later talks about his numerous experiences with the law, including beatings and dirty attorneys who take all your money and say that they are working. He implies that he was in a hurry to succeed too fast, acknowledging that deep conversation with his lady is something he always celebrated. The sensual mood of the song is apparent in the chorus, where he reminisces about intimate moments with his lady under neon lights.


The second verse shows a playful side of Gates, where he explores his desires and experiences in the bedroom with his lady. He puts up a defiant front and acknowledges that the boyfriend of the woman he is with called her and cussed her out for being with him. He emphasizes his reputation in the streets and encourages his partner to say his name out loud. The song ends with the same chorus, which emphasizes the importance of communicating and staying in touch in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Bitch you something so serious
You are very important and serious.


It's recording?
Is someone recording this conversation?


(They say diamonds are forever)
Diamonds are often called forever since they are hard and almost impossible to destroy.


(They say diamonds are forever)
The previous line is repeated.


Public thought me a pessimists think my thoughts too pessimistic, reminiscing
The public thinks that I am a pessimist and that my thoughts are too negative, and I often reminisce about the past.


Roastin' Garcia Vegas, just don't do swishers or rillas
I smoke Garcia Vegas cigars, but I don't like Swisher Sweets or other cheap brands.


Murder rap, we beat it 2am in two seaters
We were able to beat a murder charge late at night in a two-seater car.


Yellow things bright embrace, I arch it back and lay
I love when the bright yellow lights surround me, and I lean back and relax.


Face down, I'm a gangsta my heart colder than Chicago
I am a gangster, and I have a very cold heart like the city of Chicago.


This black Impala just sent bullets through my car door
Someone in a black Chevy Impala just shot at my car and hit my door.


These niggas I've been runnin' wit' pressure hit they crumblin'
These people that I've been hanging out with are feeling the pressure, and they are starting to lose it.


Never had no love in this shit, pray to god, somebody please pray for me
I've never experienced any love in this lifestyle, and I pray that someone else would pray for me.


Deep conversation was always elated and then celebrated the things of the past
We used to have deep conversations, and we would always celebrate the good times in the past.


Happy belated, while handing her Franklins,
I am giving this lady money after I missed her birthday (happy belated).


Just thought I was stated, but stated too fast
I thought I had stated something, but I realized that I said it too quickly.


Went to the pen, and was living upstate
I went to prison and was serving my time in an upstate facility.


But feel I got away cause I skated with cash
I feel like I got away with something because I was able to pay my way out of trouble.


Made crooked lawyers and dirty attorneys,
I have dealt with corrupt lawyers and attorneys who steal my money and do not work hard for me.


Who take all your money and say that they working
These lawyers and attorneys take all of my money and pretend like they are working on my case.


Fucking with you, stuck in this loop
They are messing with me and keeping me trapped in a never-ending cycle.


You jumping through hoops and we running through hurdles
They make me jump through unnecessary hoops and obstacles.


Ain't met ya momma but I told her
I haven't met your mother, but I made her a promise.


I promise that when she around me nothing will hurt her
I promised her that she will be safe whenever she is around me.


She do the talking I can't be too perfect lean drinking, no Bud Light
She does most of the talking since I cannot be too perfect. I am drinking lean and not Bud Light beer.


Itching for them chickens, them idiots must don't love life
I am eager to get my hands on drugs, and these people who refuse them don't seem to value their lives.


Free to speak on anything at all
We are free to talk about anything that we want to discuss.


Before we met, not much belief in
Before we met, I did not have much belief in anything.


Anything at all
This is a repetition of the previous phrase.


And then we found love under neon lights
We found love while partying under neon lights.


Fluorescent body paint, while under neon lights
We were covered in fluorescent body paint while partying under neon lights.


Lemme get you to sound off loud in here
Let me hear you speak loudly in this place.


But say my name, loud and clear
Say my name loudly and clearly.


Watch we wake up all the neighbors when we makin' love
We are going to wake up our neighbors when we have sex.


I'm talking naked, making faces, really cuttin' up
We are having sex naked, making funny faces, and enjoying it.


In the bathroom, or the shower let this water fall
We have sex in the bathroom or shower, letting the water run over us.


Like Soulja Slim I got enough dick for all of y'all
I have a lot of sexual stamina like Soulja Slim, and I can satisfy all of you.


Now the luxury whips come equipped with neon lights
Luxury cars now come with neon lights installed in them.


Body paint fluorescent under neon lights
Your body paint looks extra bright under neon lights.


Fuck what he don't like, we gon be alright
We don't care about what he doesn't like, we are going to be fine.


Cookin' soft and sellin' hard while under neon lights
We are slowly preparing and selling drugs while partying under neon lights.


Grown in the Mafia, we poppin' in climate with tropical leaves
We grew up around the Mafia, and we party in tropical locations with palm trees.


Take off my shirt can't come out my sleeves I got it in ink and that's what I believe
I am showing off my tattoos that I believe symbolize who I am and what I believe in.


Exploring desires the moment devours I'm watching this fire ignite in the sheets
We are exploring our desires, and the passion between us is intense and exciting.


Kissing my wrist, got her legs on my shoulder my dick in her stomach I'm giving her "D"
She is kissing my wrist while we have sex. Her legs are on my shoulders, and I am giving her oral sex ("D").


She grippin the pillow with teeth, I wrinkle my lip she wiggles her feet
She is holding onto the pillow with her teeth while I make a funny face. She is wiggling her feet in pleasure.


Built up a tolerance now that its inside of it, hollerin' louder she get it with speed
She has built up a tolerance to our sex, and she is now screaming louder and getting it faster.


This is sweet, they say Diamonds Are Forever
This is great, and it is like the phrase "Diamonds Are Forever."


Boyfriend called her and cussed her out for real, I'm for real
Her boyfriend called her and cursed her out, and I am not lying about this.


Cling on, got the theme song on my ringtone, wanna beef with you everytime you leave home
I am holding onto her, and my ringtone is the theme song for my life. I want to fight with you every time you leave home.


Tell em that the plan out of hand, you scared? Bout to tell him
Let them know that the plan is out of control. Are you scared? I will tell him.


I'll catch em, I'll tell em whatever what up
I will catch them and tell them what is going on.


Name in the streets and I stand on that spit my life through the wax I'mma die bout that
My name is known in the streets, and I will stand by it. I am putting my life on the line, and I am willing to die for it.


Outside make it 4th of July out there
It looks like it is the Fourth of July outside with all of the fireworks.


And they say Diamonds Are Forever, I'm for real, I'm for real
This line is repeated twice to emphasize the previous phrase.


From start to finish go call December, sayin' life's but a race put the petal to the metal
From the beginning to the end of the year, life is like a race, and you should go as fast as possible.


Sayin ready, set, GO now start ya engine, got a 90 day run, we talking different.
Say "ready, set, go," and start your engine. We have a 90-day run, and it is different from anything you've ever done before.


We still keep in touch no loss in feelings, with an understanding
We still talk to each other and have not lost our feelings for one another. We understand each other well.


The sound off loud in here
The sound is very loud in this place.


But say my name, loud and clear
Say my name loudly and clearly again.


Watch we wake up all the neighbors when we makin' love
We are going to wake up our neighbors again when we have sex.


I'm talking naked, making faces, really cuttin' up
We are still having sex naked, making funny faces, and having a great time.


In the bathroom, or the shower let this water fall
We are still having sex in the bathroom or the shower with the water running over us.


Like Soulja Slim I got enough dick for all of y'all
I still have enough sexual stamina like Soulja Slim to satisfy all of you.


Now the luxury whips come equipped with neon lights
This line is repeated near the end to emphasize the earlier line.


Body paint fluorescent under neon lights
This line is repeated near the end to emphasize the earlier line.


Fuck what he don't like, we gon' be alright
This line is repeated near the end to emphasize the earlier line.


Cookin' soft and sellin' hard while under neon lights
This line is repeated near the end to emphasize the earlier line.




Lyrics Β© Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRETT RYAN KRUGER, KEVIN GATES, ZALE EPSTEIN

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