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.
Talk On Phones
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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Black coffee, sippin', chillin', thinkin
I don't talk on phones
Bad bitches blow my line up daily
I don't talk on phones
Just got a text, hit back check on my baby
I don't talk on phones
Data towers giving up location
Transaction next day make the papers
I don't talk on phones
Wiretaps lead to open cases
I don't talk on phones
Kept it solid, see through poker faces
I don't talk on phones
Dirty dollars, just jumped out the booth, then went bought a Cou
Wanted millions, with respect like Menace all throughout the booth
Really thugging, ball shake back from nothing, I could work the streets
To the ground, out of town with killers, won't sleep when its beef
Hit yo phone, pull up by myself, and I play for keeps
Talkin' reckless, you could keep yo necklace, see me better eat
It's on the Bible, I'm the last survivor, dirty slip on cleats
Business discreet, spilling my guts to no bitch, that make me unique
Been a gangsta you can check my fingers, I don't talk on phones
Black coffee, sippin', chillin', thinkin
I don't talk on phones
Bad bitches blow my line up daily
I don't talk on phones
Just got a text, hit back check on my baby
I don't talk on phones
Data towers giving up location
I don't talk on phones
Transaction next day make the papers
I don't talk on phones
Wiretaps lead to open cases
I don't talk on phones
Kept it solid, see through poker faces
I don't talk on phones
Hitta on the table jumping (Hello?) cell (knock knock)
Hol' up I'm coming
Check the camera, oh that's Chuck? Let em in and take his money
What you got? He spending twenty?
Take this fifty, get back with me
1.0 weigh on the digit
Grams I'm lettin' em go for fifty
This that drop no soda whippin', I'm the sickest in the city
Stripper shakin' ass and titties
Money I throw counterfeited
Yeah I told you I was ignant, bitch I meant it really really
I got dope behind my ear
Under my New York Yankee fitted
Been a gangsta you can check my fingers, I don't talk on phones
Black coffee, sippin', chillin', thinkin
I don't talk on phones
Bad bitches blow my line up daily
I don't talk on phones
Just got a text, hit back check on my baby
I don't talk on phones
Data towers giving up location
I don't talk on phones
Transaction next day make the papers
I don't talk on phones
Wiretaps lead to open cases
I don't talk on phones
Kept it solid, see through poker faces
I don't talk on phones
In Kevin Gates's song Talk On Phones, he emphasizes his gangster lifestyle by stating multiple times that he does not talk on phones. Gates explains that being a gangsta is proven by the condition of his fingers, implying that he has been in fistfights or has participated in violent activities. He continues to discuss how he drinks coffee, thinking and relaxing while making it clear that he does not talk on phones. Bad bitches, or attractive women, frequently call him, but he still chooses to not talk on phones. Gates also mentions how he recently received a text message and checked on his baby, but it still does not change the fact that he refuses to talk on phones. He discloses that data towers can pinpoint his location, therefore he chooses to avoid talking on phones. He also refuses to use wiretaps because they often lead to open cases, and he prides himself on keeping it solid and seeing through poker faces.
The second verse of the song features Gates discussing illegal business transactions such as selling drugs, potentially buying stolen merchandise, and counterfeiting money. He asserts that he is the best in the city at these activities, and he is not afraid of getting caught. He also references his hat, stating that he has dope behind his ear and wearing his Yankee fitted cap. Despite his blatant criminal acts, Gates leaves no trail on phones and practices discretion when it comes to dangerous business dealings.
Line by Line Meaning
Been a gangsta you can check my fingers, I don't talk on phones
I've been a gangster for so long, you can see it in my hands. And I don't talk on phones because it's too risky.
Black coffee, sippin', chillin', thinkin
I'm just drinking my coffee and relaxing, while I think about my next move.
Bad bitches blow my line up daily
Women are always trying to contact me, but I don't trust them enough to talk on the phone.
Just got a text, hit back check on my baby
I just got a message and I'm checking in on my loved one.
Data towers giving up location
I know that cell phone towers can reveal my location, so I don't want to risk talking on the phone.
Transaction next day make the papers
If I made a deal over the phone, it could end up in the news the next day. That's why I avoid it.
Wiretaps lead to open cases
If I talk on the phone, there's always a chance that someone is listening in and gathering evidence against me.
Kept it solid, see through poker faces
I've been honest and true to my word, so I can see through people's deceptive faces like in a game of poker.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN GILYARD, BOBBY RAY SIMMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brandon Williams
yall proving how genius this man is... listening to his music and not knowing what the hell he talking about
J lucero Garcia
🤣🤣😂😂on hood lmfao
Drey
Meanwhile the burb dudes are like "why doesnt he wanna talk on phones?" lol
Ac T
@Mario PalenzuelaLP)
ZebraCakez
Cody Carter thats when they tryna prove something so yeah they more down to be stupid and then be getting caught
Cody Carter
Drey koo thats when they most gangsta
Mario Palenzuela
Drey people in the burbs be trying to be on that gangsta shit just as much trying to live a life they don't need to live
Michael Ryan
+Derek Evans 0
NoVanity
"Transaction next day make the papers." Knew what that meant the moment I heard it. Bosses pay to kill x)
Big Red
I love the death wish theme in the background, shit hard af