Kevin Gilyard (born February 5, 1986), better known by his stage name Kevin… Read Full Bio ↴Kevin Gilyard (born February 5, 1986), better known by his stage name Kevin Gates, is an American rapper and singer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 2013, it was announced that Gates signed to Young Money Entertainment.
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.

White Tan
Kevin Gates Lyrics

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Stupid Step-Father, I'm wonderin' is you stupid?
Facial expression vacant, get puzzled as if a doofus
Bad news truly, nose up her ass often
Socially a misfit, my dick you should get off it
4 63's, clickin' 9s, droppin' dimes off it
Bottom line a revolver, problem of mine solver
Dodgin' a crime, while in the blind of a flyin' saucer
Unidentified object, and dead of the night walkin'

Y'all parkin' I'm sparkin', hard to talk from a coffin'
When Tharson go to war couldn't call it off if I called him
Needle into my skin no pretendin' be somewhat therapeutic
While in my lair in the air performin' aerial movement
Thoughts linger, distinctively as if parachuting
Whisper police and be quickly seen by a pair of shooters
Stare or prove it, arousin' theories that I'm hard to kill
Oxygen the toxin' while watchin' shawty contortion' it

[Hook:]
I could dap you with the right hand
And then bat you with the left hand
A lot of niggas pussy they been comin' at me left hand
On the stove over the pot
I'm droppin' soda with the right hand
Butterknife and scrape the Pyrex cookin'
White tan, oh ohhh ohh
White tan, oh oh
Yo oh oh
White tan oh oh

[Interlude:]
Shit, I got to feelin' myself
I forgot where I come in
Hold on
Hold up
Let me see

[Verse 2:]
It go bloom bloom blocka, salute troops proper
Please inquisitive ya listenin' better not be Sinatra
Ya better resemble Gotti
Embodyin' Luca Brasi
In the lobby with the try-me
Ya women wish they could try it out
Creep into the Cliqo, not humble who gon' stick by me now?
While he down, devisin' a plot, wish they could tie me down?
I be round, Mafia Mechanisms and all sorts
All ports, circlin' the globe thuggin' the raw sport
Raw Report Magazine reader, pull up in raw form
All corn, state of athleticism in y'all dorm
What I meant by sippin' drank the color we all knowin'
With that shit the same color as a airport

[Hook:]
I could dap you with the right hand
And then bat you with the left hand
A lot of niggas pussy they been comin' at me left hand
On the stove over the pot
I'm droppin' soda with the right hand
Butterknife and scrape the Pyrex cookin'
White tan, oh ohhh ohh
White tan, oh oh

Yo oh oh
White tan oh oh

Overall Meaning

The song "White Tan" by Kevin Gates is an emotional and introspective track that delves deeply into the artist's life experiences. The first verse describes his difficult relationship with his stepfather, whom he calls stupid and questions his intelligence. Gates also touches on his misfit social status and sexual prowess. He then illustrates a scene of potential violence, where he is armed and ready to defend himself from an unidentified threat. In the second verse, he boasts about his street credibility and compares himself to iconic Mafia figures like Gotti and Luca Brasi. He also references his drug use and mentions the color of the drank he sips.

Throughout the song, Kevin Gates showcases his lyrical prowess and ability to tell a compelling story. He uses vivid imagery and creative wordplay to immerse the listener in his world. The hook serves as a catchy chorus, with Gates using his hands as symbols of his power and dominance. Overall, "White Tan" is a powerful and evocative track that shows Kevin Gates' skill as a rapper and storyteller.

Line by Line Meaning

Stupid Step-Father, I'm wonderin' is you stupid?
I'm questioning my step-father's intelligence level

Facial expression vacant, get puzzled as if a doofus
He has a blank look, and looks confused

Bad news truly, nose up her ass often
She's always up in everyone's business

Socially a misfit, my dick you should get off it
I'm a social outcast, and you should stop paying attention to me

4 63's, clickin' 9s, droppin' dimes off it
I have weapons, and I'm prepared to use them if necessary

Bottom line a revolver, problem of mine solver
I have a revolver, and I know how to use it to solve my problems

Dodgin' a crime, while in the blind of a flyin' saucer
I'm avoiding being caught by the police, while being in an unusual situation

Unidentified object, and dead of the night walkin'
I'm in the dark, and no one knows what I'm doing

Y'all parkin' I'm sparkin', hard to talk from a coffin'
You're idle while I'm active, and it's not easy to talk while you're dead

When Tharson go to war couldn't call it off if I called him
When I'm in a fight, I can't undo it easily

Needle into my skin no pretendin' be somewhat therapeutic
Injecting myself is a way of feeling better

While in my lair in the air performin' aerial movement
I feel free and happy when I'm flying around

Thoughts linger, distinctively as if parachuting
My thoughts are clear and direct, like when you're parachuting

Whisper police and be quickly seen by a pair of shooters
If you talk to the police, you risk being targeted by dangerous people

Stare or prove it, arousin' theories that I'm hard to kill
People wonder if I'm invincible or hard to kill

Oxygen the toxin' while watchin' shawty contortion' it
I'm high while watching a girl dance seductively

[Hook:] I could dap you with the right hand And then bat you with the left hand A lot of niggas pussy they been comin' at me left hand On the stove over the pot I'm droppin' soda with the right hand Butterknife and scrape the Pyrex cookin' White tan, oh ohhh ohh White tan, oh oh Yo oh oh White tan oh oh
The chorus is about Kevin's ability to use his hands, and cook with precision

[Interlude:] Shit, I got to feelin' myself I forgot where I come in Hold on Hold up Let me see
He gets lost in his own head and needs to refocus

[Verse 2:] It go bloom bloom blocka, salute troops proper Please inquisitive ya listenin' better not be Sinatra Ya better resemble Gotti Embodyin' Luca Brasi In the lobby with the try-me Ya women wish they could try it out Creep into the Cliqo, not humble who gon' stick by me now? While he down, devisin' a plot, wish they could tie me down? I be round, Mafia Mechanisms and all sorts All ports, circlin' the globe thuggin' the raw sport Raw Report Magazine reader, pull up in raw form All corn, state of athleticism in y'all dorm What I meant by sippin' drank the color we all knowin' With that shit the same color as a airport
In the second verse, Kevin talks about his connections to the Mafia, and his love for a dangerous lifestyle.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN GILYARD, KHALIEF BROWN, MICHAEL FRANCIS

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