Vouch
Kevin Gates Lyrics

Yes sir, I'm never standing out
I prefer to blend in and not draw attention to myself

I'm never standing out, oh, oh
I reiterate that I don't want to stand out

Go Grizzly
A shoutout to the producer Grizzly

Ay, this big Gates right here talkin'
Introducing himself as Kevin Gates

Watch yo' mouth, no dissin' me, you know we all saw it
Don't disrespect me as everyone witnessed your actions

You say I'm fake, that's your opinion, that's just y'all story
Your accusation of me being fake is subjective and just your own interpretation

Just face the fact I was y'all blessin', but y'all ignored it
Though I was a positive influence, you chose not to acknowledge me

Your quest for fame had you distorted, not acceptin' sorry
Your pursuit of fame has clouded your judgment and prevented you from accepting my apologies

I'm really that, the streets a vouch, the people vouch
I'm authentic and the streets and people can attest to it

The jail a vouch, all the niggas in the feds a vouch
Even those incarcerated can vouch for me

We held it down while in the drought, one of my cells a vouch
Even during tough times, we stayed strong and united and one of my incarcerated acquaintances can confirm it

I'm standin' out, when it's beef, I'm never standin' down
While I prefer not to draw attention to myself, I won't back down from any confrontations

Stayed next door to Jermalo while in Saint John apartments
Describing an old living situation next to a neighbor named Jermalo

Couldn't afford the rent, we moved with grandma, more like an orphanage
The family couldn't afford to live in the apartments, so they moved in with their grandma who acted as a caretaker

The neighborhood ain't like us, say we came from New Orleans
Describing the neighborhood's perception of the family as outsiders from New Orleans

Had some fights, I slung some iron in Baton Rouge, you recall it
Describing past violent situations in Baton Rouge that the listener may remember

Lee Lucas doing life, he left when I was 11
Referring to an acquaintance who is now serving a life sentence and left their life when the artist was 11

Had a job I did not like and started narcotic sellin'
Turning to illegal drug selling as a source of income because of a disliked job

I do it for me, I feed myself, fuck who not willin' to help me
I'm looking out for my own self-interests, and I don't care about those who won't help me

We either die or go to jail, so what the fuck could you tell me?
There is a limited number of options when growing up in difficult circumstances, with death or incarceration being likely outcomes

Fully loaded MAC-11 when this pressure get applied
Armed and ready for high-pressure situations

Got a brand new Glock 9 and I keep it by my side
Describing another firearm they carry

You took the side of that lil' boy, done out of hatred, no question
Someone chose to side with a younger, less experienced individual against the artist out of malice

Draw ya sword, get met with brute force, no second guessin' (up there)
If someone tries to fight with the artist, they will respond with unrelenting force without hesitation

Still honor Tommy Wraith for everything he did for me, I was loyal
Reflecting on someone the artist was loyal to and still respects

Got betrayed, it came with great disapointment
Expressing disheartenment towards someone who betrayed the artist

I thought we was under that law but your nephew's an informant
Suspecting a particular person's relative of being an informant and passing on information to authorities

Put the folks in my business, gotta set court appointments
The legal troubles cause by others don't just affect them, but also involve the artist

Gotta suit up with lawyers, damn, this how we rockin'
Dealing with legal issues and needing legal representation

They copyrighted my name and wanted 1 million dollars
Dealing with legal battles over copyright ownership of the artist's name

The label laughed in my face, I had to pay out my pocket
The label didn't show any sympathy towards the artist's situation and the artist had to pay for legal fees out of pocket

Young Money closed the door and ain't nobody wanna sign me
Describing missed opportunities with a record label

Travis Newman looked out, we in the apartment, we grindin'
Credit given to someone who provided help during hard times and the artist putting in hard work

If you want 'em wholesale, just pull up and we got it
Selling drugs in bulk is an option and easily accessible

Shout out to Ms. Connie, my heart on Carolina
Giving a shout-out to a special person or place that means something to the artist

I put diamonds in the T-O-P and all in the bottom
Describing the extravagant jewelry on their teeth

I ain't never change up, let's get that understood
Reiterating that they haven't changed over time

I'm in that 70805, they don't show love in my hood
In my neighborhood, people don't show me the love and support I deserve.