L.P.'s major label songwriting breakthroughs continued, as she co-wrote "Beautiful People" performed by Christina Aguilera. The song is featured on the Burlesque: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album, which was released on 22 November 2010 through RCA Records. In June 2011, L.P. co-wrote "Afraid to Sleep" which was performed by NBC's The Voice finalist Vicci Martinez and reached #10 on iTunes Top Singles Chart.
In September 2011, L.P. signed a deal with Warner Bros. Records. Shortly after, "Into the Wild", written and performed by LP, was prominently used in a Citibank national TV ad campaign.
In April 2012, L.P. released her first major label album Into the Wild (Live at EastWest Studios), a 5-song live EP, and started touring extensively - including festivals such as SXSW, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Bumbershoot, Tropfest, Tokyo's Sonic Boom and London's Hyde Park. In 2012 she became the first female Martin Guitar Ambassador.
March 2013 edition of Vogue Magazine features L.P. as "People to Watch in 2013". She is currently in the studio recording her next album, set for release in early-2014. The album includes songwriting collaborations with Billy Steinberg, Isabella "Machine" Summers (from Florence and the Machine), Josh Alexander. The album will be produced by WB's chairman, and multi-platinum selling producer, Rob Cavallo,
Long Time
L.P. Lyrics
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Bringing rap back like I was popping back in 04’
Bitches pussy popping, I got options by the boat load
Bitches that i couldn’t hit, I’m tapping like it’s Morse code
Sheesh
I got dimes by the dozen
Still don’t get it twisted niggas dying by the dozens
Niggas start to squeezing, pulling triggers get to bussin
Ugh
Uh I’m just a Waldorf nigga
I come from the roots like I was Black Thought nigga
A couple them backroads they hanging us black folks
I rap so, that my Honda Accord can get pass those
A nigga with dreams of rapping like Nas
A couple bars over beats can get me signed just like Bas
Painting pictures when I write these scriptures like I’m a God
This holy shit that I been spitting got me liking these odds, my nigga
I can see it from the North now
That I was born to be the one to pull the Dorf out
I seen it all from Benning Road back up to Georgetown
It’s been a long time coming nigga, we on now
I need it all, for real, I need to talk to God
We all sinners at heart, I know
I know what my, faults can cause
I chose to spar
But you can’t,
Box niggas in with dreams this large,
I know that
Ugh and all my niggas called, they all saw that we ain't all far from the finish
So I
unthawed what y’all thoughts my limit
So on beats my flow eats all y’all for dinner
Mmm
Now I,
Give food for thought to savor
Ugh
So like white people keep salt from the table
So ugh
Keep the comments
But ugh,
Bring the haters
Cuz I,
Need the drama
For fuel
That’s for later
Cuz ugh
All a nigga needed was attention
Now I got it
Ima finish, what I started
On The Mission
I been balling like Point Guard
Tell them all to come and get it
Ugh
Heat up like sauna
I been on it for a minute
Ugh
Fee fi fo fum
Oh um y’all niggas dumb
I come from where y’all run,
From loaded guns
Empty out more clips, reload and let it dump
Just my tongue that I spit these lyrics from
In L.P.'s song Long Time, the artist is introducing himself to the listener and showing off his skills as a rapper. He describes himself as a new artist with an old soul, who is bringing back the sound of 2004 when rap was at its peak. He is able to attract a lot of attention from women and in turn, gain plenty of options. He acknowledges the violence that surrounds him by stating that for every successful person, there are many others who lose their lives. He comes from humble beginnings, growing up in a neighborhood where black people are discriminated against, but he has managed to use his music as a means of escape. He is confident in his abilities as a rapper and believes that his music is powerful enough to change his life.
The chorus of the song expresses L.P.'s desire for success and his willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve it, including asking for guidance from God. He admits to being a flawed human being, but he believes that he is capable of greatness. He encourages his listeners to dream big and not let anyone hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
A new nigga with a old soul
I am a young rapper but I have an old-school style
Bringing rap back like I was popping back in 04’
My music is reminiscent of the rap that was popular in 2004
Bitches pussy popping, I got options by the boat load
Women are attracted to me and I have many options
Bitches that I couldn’t hit, I’m tapping like it’s Morse code
I am now able to get with women that previously were not interested in me
I got dimes by the dozen
I have many attractive women interested in me
Still don’t get it twisted niggas dying by the dozens
Despite my success, many people are dying due to violence in our community
Niggas start to squeezing, pulling triggers get to bussin
People resort to violence and guns too easily
Fuck around the bullet meant for you can hit your baby cousin
Violence can harm innocent people, such as young children
I’m just a Waldorf nigga
I come from a humble background
I come from the roots like I was Black Thought nigga
My musical style is heavily influenced by the roots of hip hop
A couple them backroads they hanging us black folks
Racism and discrimination against black people still exist in certain areas
I rap so, that my Honda Accord can get pass those
My music is so good that it will transcend any barriers
A nigga with dreams of rapping like Nas
I aspire to be a successful rapper like Nas
A couple bars over beats can get me signed just like Bas
A few great verses can land me a record deal like Bas'
Painting pictures when I write these scriptures like I’m a God
I create vivid imagery through my lyrics like a higher power
This holy shit that I been spitting got me liking these odds, my nigga
My music is amazing, and I believe in my success
I can see it from the North now
I can finally see my success on the horizon
That I was born to be the one to pull the Dorf out
I was destined to help bring success to my community
I seen it all from Benning Road back up to Georgetown
I have experienced the good and bad of my community
It’s been a long time coming nigga, we on now
Success has taken a while, but we finally made it
I need it all, for real, I need to talk to God
I want ultimate success and will do anything to achieve it, even talk to God
We all sinners at heart, I know
We are all flawed and have made mistakes
I know what my, faults can cause
I know the damage I can cause because of my own flaws
I chose to spar
I choose to fight for what I want
But you can’t, Box niggas in with dreams this large
You cannot limit someone's potential or ambition
and all my niggas called, they all saw that we ain't all far from the finish
My friends acknowledge that we are close to achieving success
So I unthawed what y’all thoughts my limit
I broke free from the limits others placed on my potential
So on beats my flow eats all y’all for dinner
My music is superior and beats any competition
Now I, Give food for thought to savor
My lyrics provide deep and thought-provoking content
So like white people keep salt from the table
I want my music to be appreciated for its quality and not for superficial reasons
Keep the comments
Do not hold back opinions or criticism
But ugh, Bring the haters
Criticism and hate motivate me to work harder
Cuz I, Need the drama
Controversy and drama generate attention and interest
For fuel That’s for later
I will use this attention and drama as motivation for future success
All a nigga needed was attention
Attention was necessary for me to achieve success
Now I got it Ima finish, what I started
Now that I have gained attention, I will work to achieve my goals
On The Mission I been balling like Point Guard
I have been working hard and achieving success like a skilled basketball player
Tell them all to come and get it
I challenge anyone who thinks they can match my success
Heat up like sauna
My music will become even more intense and successful
I been on it for a minute
I have been working towards success for a while
Fee fi fo fum Oh um y’all niggas dumb
My competitors are foolish for thinking they can compete with me
I come from where y’all run From loaded guns
My community has a history of violence and danger
Empty out more clips, reload and let it dump Just my tongue that I spit these lyrics from
I can create powerful content just through my words, without resorting to violence
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Written by: randen butler
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