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.
PRIDE
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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No matter wrong or right sayin' it's gonna be alright
No one'll hold you tight, no one'll look you in your eyes
As if it ain't okay to cry, try to be the tough guy
Think about you all the time, start to feel it backfire
No one love you like I, hope our love ain't expire
Tryna figure out why, dyin' on the inside
One day I'll get over my pride
I knew I loved you when I met you, some say this don't exist
Emotions captured out there, don't even care who you was with
In your apartment, off of Seager, had a brief disagreement
You moved back to Houston, we went like three years without speakin'
I got back on drugs, bad, while I was still chasin' cheddar
My heart was broke, soft and stressin' batter with my depression
On top of that my team was shittin' on me harder than ever
Not a worry in the world whenever we was together
I flew you out to Miami, we laid up in the suites
Bathtub full of fruits while I was rubbin' your feet
We went to Bloomingdales, I bought us matchin' grey Theory sweats
Said I ain't want you to leave before you boarded the jet
When you're alone at night and need somebody by your side
No matter wrong or right sayin' it's gonna be alright
No one'll hold you tight, no one'll look you in your eyes
As if it ain't okay to cry, try to be the tough guy
Think about you all the time, start to feel it backfire
No one love you like I, hope our love ain't expire
Tryna figure out why, dyin' on the inside
One day I'll get over my pride
Shoutout to Nard that's my personal trainer
He cool with you because of you I now treat him like a stranger
Big booty Shelby I know things ain't work with me and your sister
Best of what life has to offer love, you still my little sister
Pull up in vent setter engine, they speed tip-tronic transmission
Fill the Porsche reminicisin'
Wishin' you was here with me
I used to to tease you 'bout your feet
We would laugh and we'd giggle
And havin' breakfast on the beach
You don't know how much that meant to me
Holdin' hands and havin' tour the mall, public affection
When you and me don't need no bodyguard, I'm your protector
Facetime, I can't wait until you call me, you special
You had that problem, now that problem solved, he won't disrespect you
Un-uhhhh, not ever
When you're alone at night and need somebody by your side
No matter wrong or right sayin' it's gonna be alright
No one'll hold you tight, no one'll look you in your eyes
As if it ain't okay to cry, try to be the tough guy
Think about you all the time, start to feel it backfire
No one love you like I, hope our love ain't expire
Tryna figure out why, dyin' on the inside
One day I'll get over my pride
I not ever love, not ever
You know I never love, not ever
No-one respect you like
Kill someone if someone disrespect you love
I see you lookin' at mine girl
Yeah she a fine girl
Yeah I love the way you whine girl
Thought she from the islands she be ooh
And ain't no lookin' at my girl
In "Pride," Kevin Gates sings about the feeling of loneliness and the need for someone to be by his side. He talks about the difficulty of being vulnerable and feeling emotions, as society often expects men to be tough and not show their feelings. He reminisces about a past relationship that had its ups and downs but ultimately meant a lot to him. He talks about the highs and lows of his life during the time they were apart, including turning to drugs and dealing with depression. He also apologizes for not being there for her and expresses his hope for a future where they can overcome their pride and be together again.
The lyrics of "Pride" are a reflection of Gates' personal life experiences, which he often incorporates into his music. The song was released as part of his album "Islah" in 2016 and quickly became a fan favorite. Its relatable themes and emotional delivery resonated with listeners, and it became one of Gates' most popular songs. The song's emotional impact was also amplified by a music video that featured scenes of Gates and his real-life partner, Dreka Gates.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're alone at night and need somebody by your side
When you feel lonely and need someone to be with
No matter wrong or right sayin' it's gonna be alright
Promising to make things okay, even if they're not
No one'll hold you tight, no one'll look you in your eyes
Feeling like nobody is there to comfort and support you during tough times
As if it ain't okay to cry, try to be the tough guy
Feeling like you need to be strong and hold in your emotions instead of showing vulnerability
Think about you all the time, start to feel it backfire
Constantly thinking about someone and it begins to have a negative effect on you
No one love you like I, hope our love ain't expire
Believing that no one loves you the way they do and hoping their love for each other will never fade
Tryna figure out why, dyin' on the inside
Struggling to understand why you feel the way you do and feeling like it's taking a toll on you inside
One day I'll get over my pride
Knowing that they need to let go of their pride and ego to move forward and find peace
Shoutout to Nard that's my personal trainer
Acknowledging and giving thanks to someone close to them
He cool with you because of you I now treat him like a stranger
Feeling betrayed that someone close to them is still associated with a person they had a falling out with
Big booty Shelby I know things ain't work with me and your sister
Expressing disappointment that things didn't work out between them and someone's sister
Best of what life has to offer love, you still my little sister
Showing love and care for someone no matter what issues they have gone through
Facetime, I can't wait until you call me, you special
Expressing excitement and admiration for someone they hold dear and consider special
You had that problem, now that problem solved, he won't disrespect you
Feeling happy that someone close to them resolved an issue they were dealing with and will no longer be disrespected
I not ever love, not ever / You know I never love, not ever
Claiming to have never loved anyone before
No-one respect you like / Kill someone if someone disrespect you love
Being protective of and willing to defend someone they love and care for
I see you lookin' at mine girl / Yeah she a fine girl
Noticing someone looking at their partner and acknowledging their attractiveness
Yeah I love the way you whine girl / Thought she from the islands she be ooh
Appreciating and enjoying someone's dance moves and assuming they're from the Caribbean
And ain't no lookin' at my girl
Protectively warning others not to stare at their partner
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kevin Gilyard, Matthew Paisley-Malia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jacksonlehman25
When you’re alone at night
And need somebody by your side
No matter wrong or right
Saying it’s gon be alright
No one to hold you tight
No one to look you in your eyes
As if it ain’t okay to cry
Try to be the tough guy
Think about you all the time
Start to feel it backfire
No one love you like, I
Hope our love ain’t expired
Tryna figure out why
He dyin on the inside
One day I’ll get over my pride
❤️
@KingSkoalBandit33
2024 who’s playing this still
@LUDMERE
Shi me
@YoYo_ankels
Wsg
@sammi6334
2022 and we can all agree Kevin gates will forever be a vibe. He makes amazing music and speaks nothing but the truth
@kahlani6313
Got that shit right
@danielfogle117
Yessir
@purge_milton5194
Straight facts
@jaredbuckley9544
He mentioned her cheated in this song first
@sammi6334
@@jaredbuckley9544 well no one brought that up but yeah
@nickolemolina9497
" When your alone at night and need somebody by your side, no matter wrong or right " gets me all the time. I love Kevin forever ♥ made me cry at 16 and at 24! Got me through my depression and postpartum after giving birth to my beautiful daughter. Stay blessed everyone! You aren't alone 🔒