Layto blends alt rock, pop, and hip/hop elements in his music. His music has given a voice to the millions who suffer from anxiety and depression. Layto has independently amassed 150M+ on-demand streams globally. He has grown remarkably in recent years with exponential growth on the DSPs. He’s gone from 5.9M yearly Spotify streams in 2019 to 24.3M total yearly Spotify Streams in 2020.
ALPHA
Layto Lyrics
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Why we gotta go?
What if we
What if they will never see
What we see?
Why's it even matter?
Why we gotta go back?
Why can't we just leave?
This old place
Y'all sit tight
'Cause this dude take a knife to a fist fight
It's gonna be a-ok
Why you so fake?
I been sent back to do a motherfucking exposé
You do all the right things (oh yeah)
You pull all the nice strings (ay, oh yeah)
Ay, you lookin' for a pat on the back
With an atta boy, ya
Ay, your lips gonna bleed
You do all the right things (oh yeah)
You pull all the nice strings (ay, oh yeah)
Ay, you lookin for a pat on the back
With an atta boy, ya
Ay, your lips gonna bleed
You the ass kiss king
Do you like pressure?
I don't take no pleasure
Yeah, you hype yourself up
Like you so damn clever
And it's on, yeah
I know you really care
I mean, come on, yeah
You ain't got nothing good to say
Listen, hey, I know you think you smoking everybody else
It's all up in your head
'Cause when you by yourself
It's do or die
Instead you rather pride yourself
On shit, that never gonna stick
You do all the right things (oh yeah)
You pull all the nice strings (ay, oh yeah)
Ay, you lookin for a pat on the back
With an atta boy, ya
Ay, your lips gonna bleed
You do all the right things (oh yeah)
You pull all the nice strings (ay, oh yeah)
Ay, you lookin for a pat on the back
With an atta boy, ya
Ay, your lips gonna bleed
You the ass kiss king
Ooh yeah
You been really acting like a fool, ooh yeah
You forgot I brought you to the school, ooh yeah
You been biting off me 'til you blue, ooh yeah, yeah, yeah
(You do all the right things) ooh yeah
You been really acting like a fool, ooh yeah (you pull all the nice strings)
You forgot I brought you to the school, ooh yeah
You been biting off me 'til you blue, ooh yeah, yeah, yeah
You do all the right things (oh yeah)
You pull all the nice strings (ay, oh yeah)
Ay, you lookin for a pat on the back
With an atta boy, ya
Ay, your lips gonna bleed
You do all the right things (oh yeah)
You pull all the nice strings (ay, oh yeah)
Ay, you lookin for a pat on the back
With an atta boy, ya
Ay, your lips gonna bleed
You the ass kiss king
The lyrics of Layto's song ALPHA touch on themes of authenticity, pride, and the desire for recognition. The singer questions the need to conform and impress others, wondering why we can't just be ourselves and do what feels right. They observe how others go out of their way to appear good and receive praise, calling them out as "ass kiss kings" who will ultimately suffer the consequences of their insincerity.
The opening lines express reluctance to leave a familiar place and a fear that others will never understand or appreciate what the singer sees. There's a suggestion that conforming to societal or group expectations requires sacrificing one's individuality and integrity. The singer seems to be calling out people who put on a front and manipulate others' perceptions for their own benefit, rather than being honest and genuine.
The repeated line "you do all the right things, you pull all the nice strings" reinforces the idea that some people are adept at appearing good and receiving recognition without necessarily deserving it. Instead of earning respect or praise through genuine effort, they rely on flattery and sycophancy. The singer seems somewhat disillusioned by this behavior, recognizing that it ultimately leads to superficial connections and a lack of true understanding.
Overall, ALPHA seems to be a commentary on the tension between conforming to social norms and staying true to oneself. It suggests that the desire for validation and acceptance can lead us to behave in ways that contradict our values and integrity. The repeated refrain of "your lips gonna bleed, you the ass kiss king" feels like a warning - pretending to be someone you're not may lead to painful consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna though
I have no desire to go
Why we gotta go?
What is the reason for us leaving?
What if we
Have you considered the possibility that we
What if they will never see
What if others will never comprehend
What we see?
What we perceive as valuable
Why's it even matter?
Why should we even care?
Why we gotta go back?
Why are we being forced to return?
Why can't we just leave?
Why can't we simply depart?
Let me sit here and let me be
Allow me to remain seated and be at peace
This old place
This familiar location
Y'all sit tight
Everyone stay put
'Cause this dude take a knife to a fist fight
This person is prepared for a brawl
It's gonna be a-ok
Everything will be fine
Why you so fake?
Why do you act so phony?
I been sent back to do a motherfucking exposé
I have been instructed to uncover the truth
You do all the right things (oh yeah)
You consistently behave correctly
You pull all the nice strings (ay, oh yeah)
You manipulate situations for your benefit
Ay, you lookin' for a pat on the back
You seek approval from others
With an atta boy, ya
By way of praise
Ay, your lips gonna bleed
Your words will betray you
You the ass kiss king
You are a sycophant
Do you like pressure?
Do you enjoy tense situations?
I don't take no pleasure
I do not find it enjoyable
Yeah, you hype yourself up
You exaggerate your abilities
Like you so damn clever
As if you are exceptionally intelligent
And it's on, yeah
It is about to start
I know you really care
I am aware that you are passionate
I mean, come on, yeah
Seriously
You ain't got nothing good to say
You cannot offer anything positive
Listen, hey, I know you think you smoking everybody else
Listen, I know you believe you are better than everyone
It's all up in your head
It is a delusion you have created
'Cause when you by yourself
Because when you are alone
It's do or die
You are forced to take action
Instead you rather pride yourself
But instead you choose to take pride in
On shit, that never gonna stick
Things that are not going to work out
Ooh yeah
Yeah, that's right
You been really acting like a fool, ooh yeah
You have been behaving foolishly
You forgot I brought you to the school, ooh yeah
You have forgotten that I introduced you
You been biting off me 'til you blue, ooh yeah, yeah, yeah
You have been copying me excessively
(You do all the right things) ooh yeah
(You consistently behave correctly) Yeah, that's right
Contributed by Sadie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bhagyashreesrikrishna2794
This song is brutally!!...powerful...I could hear your invinsible notes as you sang, it's matches amazingly well with the tone of the song and the harshness...you strike with immerse power and wOrds!!
Keep up the work Layto!!
I hope you, know that people...many people...are listening to you!!
You are an absolute inspiration.
Keep up the work, REMEMBER who you are...
You are LAYTO.
the only Layto, and the power fullest. and strongest!!
know your position in this world...
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@Layto
appreciate everybody who is messing with this song, love y’all 🐺🖤, let me know where y’all from
@meh-3-205
greetings from Germany, your songs are amazing :)
@Layto
meh -3- ayyy thank you for the love
@llvrvio
Hi from Ireland! Love this song it's really cool!!
@floriankurtz1251
Little late to the party but this is fire! German Boi here
@Layto
Florian K. love it 🖤🐺
@issy1272
Me going through Spotify: Sees ALPHA by Layto "How come I never heard this?"
Me going through Youtube: Sees that ALPHA was posted literally a day ago "THAT'S WHY"
@Layto
Wendy Waijers haha love that
@fluvfic4107
You proved that you're the best producer and singer of 2020🤩❤️
@Layto
Ember Zane damn, appreciate you fr