LaLion had his first encounter with music at the age of 6 when his parents gifted him a guitar for Christmas. His first inspiration was his father (Michael Lalaian), who initially gave him some lessons on the instrument, and today he draws inspiration from artists and bands such as Linkin Park, Nirvana, Eminem, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Green Day, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Drake, and Twenty One Pilots. Grant defines his music as a combination of all his inspirations, a blend of rock, rap, and pop.
Throughout his teenage years, Grant took guitar lessons and performed small gigs (sometimes with his brother Arman Lalaian as the drummer) at cafes and various open mics. Around the age of 15, the performer of "Devil Himself" gathered some friends and started a band together. The band lasted about a year, but eventually, he grew tired of the band dynamic. At 17, he bought a $20 microphone and immediately started releasing music on his own. He has been releasing one song per week, every Thursday, and has no plans to release a debut album; so far, he has released the mixtapes: "Grape", "Lime", "Kiwi", "Generation of Sedation", and "Mango".
In the first two years of his career, he released a single titled "Be Jay Z", which accumulated over 1.5 million streams and earned him a spot on Skyzoo's "In Celebration of Us" tour in Washington. In the past, he has opened shows for artists such as R.A. The Rugged Man, Skyzoo, A-F-R-O, and D Savage. LaLion has been featured on Spotify editorial playlists such as Varsity Bars, Fresh Finds, Fresh Finds Hip-Hop, and The Sound of Deep Underground Hip Hop.
Currently, with over 40 million streams just on the Spotify platform, LaLion continues to release music regularly, with no plans to change his strategy.
Drama
LaLion Lyrics
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Yea
I been the youngest living cutthroat
I don't need acknowledgement my mama need a range rov
I'ma speak to parliament and tell them all to deep throat
I don't need to politic to profit off you freak hoes
Rookie of the year is what they call the kid like D rose
We rose from concrete to throne
Told you all this shit was coming
Couldn't hide with cologne
I see you flushing Patron
And yet to us you unknown
Oh I know you
You were talking nada
Oh my God
Medulla oblongata
Lord save me before we got a problem
On my mama
Ima cause some drama
Look at this shit
How'd I get here from empty wallets
From not a sign of the profit to making million off products
Oh my god I gotta thank all the doubters who talked that shit
Spitting toxic
All of you garbage motherfuckers thanks for making me flawless
Every day mama prayed that her son made a way
Now we stay in the sun while the rest throwing shade
When I fade better burry me under golden plate graves
Just to flex on the dead cuz I know that they hate
Hot shit
Diamond in the rough
I been here
Pop Shit
Lion in the cut
Don't know fear
Profit
Dollars in the mud
Won't give tears
Let me out
Let me out
I said I'm sorry to the fakes
All you up and commers getting tatted on your face
You ain't lil uzi, never be as great as drake
Wrestle with the mental state of feeling it's too late
Nipsey hustle with the muscle I been picking up the weight
Til I'm Schwarzenegger you want a favor because I'm major
Made you feel like someone with lyrics
Now you want paper
That some sick shit
Throwing up a middle finger
Only time you'll witness
Someone putting hands up at your show
Oh I know you
You were talking nada
Oh my God
Medulla oblongata
Lord save me before we got a problem
On my mama
Ima cause some drama
I been living on the same shit dawg
I been out here flipping tables at the banquet dawg
All y'all tripping like you fell out of the space ship dawg
Mathew McConaughey the way I'm getting wasted dawg
I feel amazing dawg
I feel like Wolfe on the codeine
But I don't be sipping no lean
My soul green I feel like Broly
The only motive is money
I'm sorry mommy I'm growing
The throne is golden but lonely
At the top
At the top
At the top
Hot shit
Diamond in the rough
I been here
Pop Shit
Lion in the cut
Don't know fear
Profit
Dollars in the mud
Won't give tears
Let me out
Let me out
Oh I know you
You were talking nada
Oh my God
Medulla oblongata
Lord save me before we got a problem
On my mama
Ima cause some drama
The song "DRAMA" by LaLion is about the struggles the artist had to go through to achieve success and how he has grown through it all. The first verse talks about his humble beginnings and his desire to provide for his mother by becoming successful. LaLion does not need to resort to manipulating or playing politics to achieve his dreams. He continues to work hard and rise to the top, becoming a prominent figure in the music industry. LaLion acknowledges his haters and doubters as he continues to make music that speaks truth. The chorus describes how he has overcome many obstacles in his life and how he plans to leave a legacy so great that even his haters will eventually have to respect him.
The second verse deals with LaLion's insecurities and how he constantly has to prove himself as an artist. He compares himself to famous rappers like Lil Uzi and Drake, who have already made it big in the music industry. However, he does not let this discourage him as he is already making a name for himself in the industry. LaLion also talks about how he has been flipping tables and working hard to achieve his dreams. At his current level of success, he feels amazing and unstoppable, like a legendary anime character Broly. The song ends with the chorus, reiterating that LaLion is not afraid to create some drama in the industry and that he is here to stay.
Overall, "DRAMA" by LaLion is an inspiring song about perseverance and dedication in the face of adversity. It is a song that speaks to the struggles that many young artists face as they try to make it in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea
Agreement or confirmation
I been the youngest living cutthroat
I have been the youngest and most ruthless
I don't need acknowledgement my mama need a range rov
I don't care about recognition, all I want is to provide for my mother and get her a Range Rover
I'ma speak to parliament and tell them all to deep throat
I will speak confidently to the parliament and ask them to follow my lead like they are deep throating
I don't need to politic to profit off you freak hoes
I don't have to play politics to profit off of people who are willing to do anything for money and attention
Rookie of the year is what they call the kid like D rose
I am the rookie of the year, just like D Rose was called when he first started playing in the NBA
We rose from concrete to throne
We came from nothing and now we are at the top
Broke the stone in the snow like Sylvester Stallone
We overcame obstacles in our way, just like Sylvester Stallone's character in Rocky did when he broke the stone in the snow
Told you all this shit was coming
I warned everyone about what was going to happen
Couldn't hide with cologne
You couldn't hide your true self even if you covered it up with cologne
I see you flushing Patron
I see you wasting money on expensive things like Patron
And yet to us you unknown
You are still unknown to us, no matter how much money you spend
Oh I know you
I recognize you
You were talking nada
You were saying nothing important
Oh my God
Expression of surprise or awe
Medulla oblongata
Part of the brain that regulates many autonomic functions, including breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure
Lord save me before we got a problem
God help me before something bad happens
On my mama
I swear on my mother
Ima cause some drama
I am going to cause some trouble and stir things up
Look at this shit
Look at this situation
How'd I get here from empty wallets
How did I get here from having no money at all
From not a sign of the profit to making million off products
From having no indication of profit to making millions off of products
Oh my god I gotta thank all the doubters who talked that shit
I am thanking all the people who doubted me and talked negatively about me, because they only made me stronger
Spitting toxic
Saying harmful things
All of you garbage motherfuckers thanks for making me flawless
Thank you to all of the terrible people, because they helped make me perfect
Every day mama prayed that her son made a way
My mother prayed every day that I would find a way to succeed
Now we stay in the sun while the rest throwing shade
Now we are successful and others are jealous and trying to bring us down
When I fade better burry me under golden plate graves
When I die, bury me in a golden grave to show my wealth and success
Just to flex on the dead cuz I know that they hate
Just to show off to the dead people who doubted me because I know they would be jealous
Hot shit
Amazing and impressive
Diamond in the rough
An unpolished and undiscovered talent
I been here
I have been around for a while
Pop Shit
Talked about how great I am
Lion in the cut
Powerful and fierce, yet waiting for the right moment to strike
Don't know fear
Not afraid of anything
Profit
Making money
Dollars in the mud
Money that is earned through hard work and struggle
Won't give tears
Won't result in sadness or regret
Let me out
Set me free
I said I'm sorry to the fakes
I apologize to those who are fake
All you up and commers getting tatted on your face
All of the young artists getting tattoos on their faces
You ain't lil uzi, never be as great as drake
You are not Lil Uzi Vert and will never be as successful as Drake
Wrestle with the mental state of feeling it's too late
Struggle with the feeling that it's too late to succeed
Nipsey hustle with the muscle I been picking up the weight
Like Nipsey Hussle, I have been working hard and lifting heavy things to support myself
Til I'm Schwarzenegger you want a favor because I'm major
Until I am as successful as Arnold Schwarzenegger, you won't ask me for a favor
Made you feel like someone with lyrics
I made you feel powerful and important because of my lyrics
Now you want paper
Now you want money
That some sick shit
That is a disturbing thing to want
Throwing up a middle finger
Raising a hand in a vulgar gesture
Only time you'll witness
The only time you will see
Someone putting hands up at your show
Someone being defiant and not enjoying your show
I been living on the same shit dawg
I have been living and working towards success for a long time
I been out here flipping tables at the banquet dawg
I have been making a disturbance and causing chaos in the industry
All y'all tripping like you fell out of the space ship dawg
You are all confused and lost, like you were suddenly transported out of a spaceship
Mathew McConaughey the way I'm getting wasted dawg
I am partying and getting drunk like Matthew McConaughey's character in Dazed and Confused
I feel amazing dawg
I feel incredible and unstoppable
I feel like Wolfe on the codeine
I feel like a powerful and dangerous person because of drugs
But I don't be sipping no lean
But I don't actually drink lean
My soul green I feel like Broly
I feel like a superpowered character, like Broly from Dragon Ball Z
The only motive is money
The only reason I work hard and strive for success is for money
I'm sorry mommy I'm growing
I apologize to my mother for changing and growing as a person
The throne is golden but lonely
Being successful and powerful can be lonely and isolating
At the top
Being successful and powerful
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Grant Lalaian
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
LaLion
...oh i know you...
mark my words. this songs gonna be huge.
Mmatasko613
fire
SomeUnicorns
Just a matter of time. Patience is a virtue
Avirexii Lunox
Can I use this an animation series I’m working on? I’ll take this song to the masses!
Life is pain
yeah its still dead?
ENZO MD CARVALHO
Salve aqui do Brasil, mano, canta de mais você em
Paulo Henrique
DOPE! ALREADY ADDED TO THE PLAYLIST!
BlackPhoenix 640
Bro keep it up 🙏 ur beats and flow is too good, this is the best artist on the come up everyone, real shit
DigestBlood
Goes hard af 😤😤🔥🔥🔥
Anonymously_ Real4ever
LETS GO MAN