In 2014, Lex released his debut mixtape GREEN on Soundcloud. Following his debut, Lex released the Kidrackz produced singles "Eighty on the Dash" and "No Breaks". His latest music videos for "Choices" and "All I Want" have been featured on Lyrical Lemonade along with performances at Dally in the Alley 2018 and SXSW 2019.
Hometown
Lex the Radical Lyrics
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This is how it goes down, yeah
Rollin through my hometown, yeah
This is how it goes down, yeah
Rolling through my hometown
Never slow down
If they didn't know then
Like a stage outside
Boy I'm finna show out
Whoa now, 50 niggas when it's time to roll out
Speeding through the red light (Speeding through the red light)
Shawty got her phone out picturing the fast life
Imma get em jumpin in the summer like the gas price
Show em what a young nigga act like (Act like)
It's a war outside,
It's a new droptop 2 door outside
It's 12 keep fucking with the swarm outside
Jump back for we bring a couple more outside alright
Slide to the spot, no time cuz the ops bout 12 blocks down
Niggas like whats that sound, everybody (Drop, drop, drop, drop)
Rollin through my hometown, yeah
This is how it goes down, yeah
Rollin through my hometown, yeah
This is how it goes down, yeah
Everybody!
Eastside, westside
Eastside, westside
Eastside, westside
Eastside, aye
Eastside, westside
Eastside, westside
Eastside, westside
Eastside, aye
Lotta niggas talked to me sideways, aye
Still pulled the coupe out the driveway, aye
You gon treat a runner like Beyonce, aye
Chilli cheese on top of the fries date, aye
I don't think they ready
When I pull up in the Chevy
I been huntin for the fetti
I been chilling in my fendi
Shorty tryna keep me steady
When I pull up to the setty
Everybody gettin (Drop, drop, drop, drop)
Eastside I don't need a street sign
Westside story as a teen
I ran through the jungle and I got a stripe each time
Then late nights turned me to a beast now
Got 12 CEOs on speed dial
That's a dub for the fam and the team now
You can tell by the drive from the Dtown
Now I'm something that these niggas wanna see
When I'm rolling through my hometown
The lyrics to Lex the Radical's song "Hometown" depict the artist's pride and confidence as he rolls through his hometown. The repeated lines "Rollin through my hometown, yeah This is how it goes down, yeah" emphasize his familiarity with the place and the way things happen there. He showcases his boldness and fearlessness, with lines like "Never slow down" and "Imma get em jumpin in the summer like the gas price." He is determined to make a statement and show off his skills, as portrayed in lines such as "Boy I'm finna show out" and "Show em what a young nigga act like." The artist also mentions the presence of danger and the need to stay alert in his neighborhood, stating "It's a war outside" and referring to the swarm of people that are ready to back him up when necessary.
Throughout the song, Lex the Radical highlights the different sides of his hometown, mentioned as "Eastside, westside." This could represent his understanding and connection to all parts of the city, and also reflects the divisions that may exist within the community. The lyrics also touch on personal experiences, with lines like "Lotta niggas talked to me sideways, aye Still pulled the coupe out the driveway, aye." This suggests that despite facing negativity or obstacles, he continues to push forward and succeed.
Overall, "Hometown" presents Lex the Radical's pride in his roots, his determination to stand out, and the challenges he faces within his community.
Line by Line Meaning
Rollin through my hometown, yeah
Moving through the city where I grew up, confidently
This is how it goes down, yeah
This is the typical way things happen in my hometown
Never slow down
I always maintain a fast-paced lifestyle
If they didn't know then
If people were unaware before
Bet these niggas know now
I'm sure they know now
Like a stage outside
I command attention like a performance
Boy I'm finna show out
I'm about to impress and prove myself
Whoa now, 50 niggas when it's time to roll out
A large group of people accompany me when we leave
Speeding through the red light (Speeding through the red light)
Driving recklessly, ignoring traffic signals
Shawty got her phone out picturing the fast life
A girl captures moments of our fast-paced lifestyle with her phone
Imma get em jumpin in the summer like the gas price
I'll make people excited like the rising cost of gasoline during summer
Show em what a young nigga act like (Act like)
Demonstrate how a young person behaves
It's a war outside
There are conflicts and battles happening in the streets
It's a new droptop 2 door outside
There's a brand new convertible car with two doors outside
It's 12 keep fucking with the swarm outside
The police are consistently bothering and interfering with the group outside
Jump back for we bring a couple more outside alright
Get ready for more people to join us
Slide to the spot, no time cuz the ops bout 12 blocks down
Quickly move to a location because our rivals are located twelve blocks away
Niggas like whats that sound, everybody (Drop, drop, drop, drop)
Others wonder about the noise and everyone reacts by dropping something
Eastside, westside
Representing both sides of the city
Lotta niggas talked to me sideways, aye
Many people have spoken to me disrespectfully or with attitude
Still pulled the coupe out the driveway, aye
I still brought my sports car out of the driveway
You gon treat a runner like Beyonce, aye
You should treat a successful person like me with respect, just like you would Beyonce
Chilli cheese on top of the fries date, aye
Adding spicy cheese on the fries
I don't think they ready
I don't believe they are prepared
When I pull up in the Chevy
When I arrive in my Chevrolet car
I been huntin for the fetti
I have been searching for money
I been chilling in my fendi
I have been relaxing in my expensive Fendi clothing
Shorty tryna keep me steady
A girl is trying to ensure I stay focused and stable
When I pull up to the setty
When I arrive at the party or gathering
Everybody gettin (Drop, drop, drop, drop)
Everyone reacts by dropping something
Eastside I don't need a street sign
I'm so familiar with the east side of town, I don't require a sign to recognize it
Westside story as a teen
A tale of my experiences on the west side during my teenage years
I ran through the jungle and I got a stripe each time
I navigated through difficulties and gained status with every achievement
Then late nights turned me to a beast now
My experiences during late nights transformed me into a fierce and powerful individual
Got 12 CEOs on speed dial
I have the contact information of twelve high-ranking executives on my phone
That's a dub for the fam and the team now
A victory or success for both my family and my team
You can tell by the drive from the Dtown
My ambition and determination can be observed from the drive I have originating from the downtown area
Now I'm something that these niggas wanna see
Now I have become someone that others want to witness or admire
When I'm rolling through my hometown
When I'm moving around in my hometown
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, ONErpm
Written by: Alex Allen IV
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