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.
Wrong Love
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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You hear my voice, but I really know what I've been doing boy yeh
Save my ass if you love me, watch me show off
Flip from nothing
I got in and still I had the stash
The money came
Still wasn't sunny for me after that
Matter of fact
I gave the wrong niggas my love, wish I can have it back
Flip from nothing
I got in and still I had the stash
The money came
Still wasn't sunny for me after that
My heart got strained, I wanted to blow my brains
As a matter of fact
I gave the wrong niggas my love, wish I can have it back
When you came home, I was excited
I looked up to my cousin
The world been cold, my heart been taken
I got somebody who love me
In Port Island in jail, be tourin' brining the feds
Kept it silent, dying inside
I wasn't right in the head
I lied to you or what I said, I shot myself in the head
Doing drugs
Easing pain
I hate to get out of bed
Even ran off on my daughter
I admit I was scared
I know I could've gave her order
I was better off dead
5'7 in the cartridge
I ain't taking precautions
I ain't scared overall
I was tryna lay in my coffin
Smoking without coughing
Early morning go walking
When my dog was still alive
We ain't ever go without talking
Flip from nothing
I got in and still I had the stash
The money came
Still wasn't sunny for me after that
My heart got strained, I wanted to blow my brains
As a matter of fact
I gave the wrong niggas my love, wish I can have it back
Flip from nothing
I got in and still I had the stash
The money came
Still wasn't sunny for me after that
My heart got strained, I wanted to blow my brains
As a matter of fact
I gave the wrong niggas my love, wish I can have it back
Christmas, I don't celebrate
We on two different means
We was suppose to be retared
Big old house full of kids
We was suppose to cop Ferraris
For your bitch and my bitch
Taking sips of lean with every blunt that we twist
Remember we fucked fucked T together
Lied and said we was twins
We even did our biz together
You come out, I go in
Late night at the Carlisle skeemer
On a big body Benz
I'd've fucked my wife with you
Thats just how this shit is
Niggas in my ear been telling me
On you they gon' spin
Although you cut me, I still love you, don't know how to pretend
Lightly blunder will it kill just to touch on my skin
Take my pain out on her pussy
And beat others again
Flip from nothing
I got in and still I had the stash
The money came
Still wasn't sunny for me after that
My heart got strained, I wanted to blow my brains
As a matter of fact
I gave the wrong niggas my love, wish I can have it back
Flip from nothing
I got in and still I had the stash
The money came
Still wasn't sunny for me after that
My heart got strained, I wanted to blow my brains
As a matter of fact
I gave the wrong niggas my love, wish I can have it back
In Kevin Gates's song Wrong Love, he reveals his regrets about giving his love to the wrong people. He starts off the song expressing the need for someone to save him because he knows what he's been doing. He then laments that even after he made money, life wasn't sunny for him because he gave his love to the wrong people, and he wishes he could have it back. He reminisces about his cousin and talks about how he looked up to him but expresses regret for lying to him as he battled with addiction and mental illness.
Gates talks about coping with his pain of betrayal and loss by engaging in drug use and even running off on his daughter out of fear. He says he was better off dead and reveals that he contemplated suicide. He then talks about a close friend, acknowledging that he still loves him despite the betrayal and danger that others have warned him about. The song is a reflection on past mistakes and a cry for help from someone who is fighting his demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah
Casual affirmation or agreement
You hear my voice, but I really know what I've been doing boy yeh
I may sound confident or knowledgeable, but in reality, I have made mistakes and am not as put together as I appear
Save my ass if you love me, watch me show off
Demonstrating skills or talents is important to me, but so is having someone to support me and come to my rescue
Flip from nothing
Rise from humble beginnings or poverty
I got in and still I had the stash
Despite acquiring wealth or success, I managed to hold onto it
The money came
Money and material possessions began accumulating in my life
Still wasn't sunny for me after that
Despite financial gains, I still faced hardships and struggles in life
My heart got strained, I wanted to blow my brains
Emotional pain took a toll on me and made me feel like giving up or harming myself
As a matter of fact
In actuality or truth
I gave the wrong niggas my love, wish I can have it back
I invested love and trust in people who didn't deserve it, and I regret it because I can't take it back
When you came home, I was excited
I was happy to see you upon your return
I got somebody who love me
I have someone who cares for me and supports me
In Port Island in jail, be tourin' brining the feds
While incarcerated in prison, I had to deal with informant agents coming to visit and investigate me
Kept it silent, dying inside
I suffered silently and struggled internally without expressing it outwardly
I lied to you or what I said, I shot myself in the head
I was dishonest with you and regretted it to the point of feeling like killing myself
Doing drugs, Easing pain
I used drugs as a coping mechanism to alleviate emotional or physical pain
Even ran off on my daughter
I abandoned or neglected my own child at some point
I admit I was scared
I acknowledge that I felt fear in a particular situation
I know I could've gave her order
I realize that I could have been a better role model or given guidance to my daughter
5'7 in the cartridge
A reference to the size of the firearm cartridge used
I ain't taking precautions
I am not being careful or cautious
I ain't scared overall
Despite some fears or concerns, I generally feel fearless or confident
I was tryna lay in my coffin
I was contemplating death or feeling like I wanted to die
Smoking without coughing
I am able to smoke cigarettes or other substances without coughing or showing signs of discomfort
Early morning go walking
I enjoy taking walks early in the morning
When my dog was still alive, We ain't ever go without talking
When my pet was alive, we were always close and spent a lot of time together
Christmas, I don't celebrate
I don't acknowledge or partake in the holiday of Christmas
We on two different means
We have different lifestyles or income levels
We was suppose to be retared
We were supposed to be rich and successful, not struggling or facing difficulties
Big old house full of kids
A large home filled with children
We was suppose to cop Ferraris
We were supposed to be able to afford luxury sports cars
For your bitch and my bitch
For both of our significant others or romantic partners
Taking sips of lean with every blunt that we twist
Consuming a certain type of cough syrup mixed with soda and alcohol while smoking marijuana
Remember we fucked fucked T together
We engaged in sexual activity with someone named 'T' at the same time
Lied and said we was twins
We falsely claimed to be siblings
We even did our biz together, You come out, I go in
We conducted business together, with one person taking over while the other was unavailable
Late night at the Carlisle skeemer, On a big body Benz
Out late doing something deceitful or dishonest, driving a large, expensive car
I'd've fucked my wife with you, Thats just how this shit is
I am very close to you and would even be willing to share my wife with you
Niggas in my ear been telling me, On you they gon' spin
Other people have been warning me or talking behind my back, saying that you will betray me
Although you cut me, I still love you, don't know how to pretend
You have hurt me or betrayed me, but I still care about you and can't fake my emotions
Lightly blunder will it kill just to touch on my skin
A small error or mistake may be disastrous or deadly for me
Take my pain out on her pussy, And beat others again
I use sex as a way to deal with emotional pain and may resort to violence towards others in the future
Lyrics Β© Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: Bryan Simmons, Kevin Gilyard, Nick Bracegirdle, Wesley Glass
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@camelsacks9838
"Gave the wrong niggas my love wish I could have it back" who else felt that shit
@alayshaamartinez2248
You gotta understand the pain to understand the lyrics... β€β€β€ππ₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
@jarrodsampson481
You know something
@Islandmemes
Plenty ppl donβt know this kind of heart break π
@user-yu9hf7zf3g
The kd
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@nighttalkswithnorma5861
"Doing Drugs Easing Pain , Hate To Get Outta Bed!"π₯π Gates Is The Mfkn Realest , Been Through It!
@Tj_MountainLife
Rs
@lemikehendrix357
Michael Jackson feel the same way
@nighttalkswithnorma5861
Keep Y'all Heads Upπ―πͺ We Gone Get Through It!