Lil Boosie was born Torrence Hatch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 14… Read Full Bio ↴Lil Boosie was born Torrence Hatch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 14, 1983, he was bestowed the nickname Boosie by his family and was raised on W. Garfield St. in a ghetto in the mean streets of south side Baton Rouge (SSB).

Growing up, Boosie was hardened by the many difficult experiences he was put through. His neighborhood, notorious for drugs and violence, was a place feared by the general population. To outsiders, it was a jungle, to residents, it was life. Boosie got very involved in basketball to stay off the streets, and was actually expected to move on to college level basketball.

At 14 years old, Boosie moved in to live with his grandmother after his father was murdered over drugs. Growing up with no father figure and without a strong guiding hand, Boosie turned to drugs and crime. After being expelled from school, Boosie picked up freestyling and began to get serious about his music. Living in the 225, Boosie had no contacts, no real means of exposure. Lil Boosie teamed up with Baton Rouge rapper C-Loc in the late 1990s and made his debut on C-Loc's 5th album, "It's a Gamble", which also featured Three Six Mafia, South Park Mexican, and the rest of the Concentration Camp. This album was a saving grace for C-Loc, as he was slowly losing popularity. Releasing this album put him back in the spotlight, as he had a new young tallented rapper at his side. Baton Rouge couldn't get enough. Shortly afterwards, Boosie released his debut CD, "Youngest of the Camp", which sold over 10,000 units and featured fellow up and coming Baton Rouge rapper Max Minelli, which was exactly what boosie needed to jump start his career. The album spread like wildfire, every hood in Baton Rouge had flyers up for it, everybody was playing it.

After the incarceration, Boosie once again turned back to the streets. Ultimately, his behavior led to him also being incarcerated. At this point, Boosie felt as though he was a failure. However, fate lent Boosie a hand, and Boosie had an opportunity to join an up and coming record label called Trill Entertainment aka Trill Ent which was backed by Pimp-C of UGK. Trill signed Boosie and assisted him in bring his legal issues to an end. Soon after, Boosie and Trill independently released the CD "For my Thugs" under TrillEnt. This release went on to sell over 15,000 copies. Later in the summer of 2003, Boosie co-starred with one of his label-mates, Webbie, on the album "Ghetto Stories" which also went on to sell well over 15,000 copies.

Again paired up with Webbie, Lil Boosie's 2004 release, "Gangsta Musik" is what really gained him popularity. This CD featured the ever popular songs "Swerve" (which later made an appearance in the movie "Hustle and Flow"), "Give Me That", and "Bad Bitch". This was Boosie's first really popular album, actually penetrating the borders of Louisiana and reaching far beyond.

Boosie's talent was now undeniable, and he caught the eye of some Universal Records representatives. In late January of 2005, Boosie signed a deal with Universal, and released the CD "Boosie Bad Azz". This album, backed and promoted by Universal Records, was his strongest yet. Boosie continues to gain popularity at an astonishing rate, and is no stranger to trouble with the law. Already incarcerated for probation violation on drug and gun charges, the Trill Entertainment rapper and two associates (one of them only 17 years old) were indicted on first-degree murder charges by a grand jury on Thursday, June 17, 2010. The men are accused of being involved in the shooting of 35-year-old Terry Boyd in his own house in October. District attorney Hiler Moore stated that the killing seemed to be "over turf" and that if Lil Boosie is convicted the death penalty is not out of the question. The same day, Hatch was also indicted on multiple drug and conspiracy charges for smuggling large amounts of codeine, ecstasy and marijuana into prison with intent to distribute. His girlfriend, a prison guard and a fellow inmate were also charged as co-conspirators. In addition to these charges, prosecutors believe the 27-year-old rapper may have been involved in at least five other slayings.

Fly Away
Lil Boosie Lyrics

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Sometimes I wish I could fly
So many wish they could ball
So many names on the wall
Too many gangstas on the yard
Probably the realest shit I ever wrote

Sometimes I wanna fly away from all this money madness
But I think about it, how many people wish they fuckin′ had it

Imma be all the way one hundred, miss my fuckin' daddy
Miss my nigga right now, josin′, making commissary
We pack the mortuary, this life is dark and scary
You can't trust too many, gotta know who against me
I take shots of Henny, man, I need a break
I'm two steps away from clickin′ 40 minutes straight
I make the real relate, real music gave back to the hood
So tell me this (nigga), how could you hate?
Slander me in the news. Press conference around my crews
Many nights I wanted to fly away and give my kids my dues
I know some niggas in the booth, wish they had ten thousand dollars
Know some niggas up in jail, wish they woulda been a scholar
Model citizen, you trippin′ if you ain't feeling it
Everybody go through roller coaster rides
I miss my granny, I ain′t lying

Sometimes I wish I could fly
So many wish they could ball
So many names on the wall
Too many gangstas on the yard
Probably the realest shit I ever wrote

Damn, that nigga wanna ball like me
Diabetes, enemies, you want it all like me
Where people take your words and twist it
On parole, still pissin'
Mad, wishin′ somebody'd make some more real ass niggas
Nobody showing love. This how we growing up
Don′t know if we gonna see tomorrow, this why we showing up
Better do something if you wanna ball
Yeah we do something, my niggas on call
Just looked at a picture of six niggas. Only two of us now
Your honor, I've been doing right. I don't want no trouble
P.O. I just wanna feed my family. I just wanna travel
I know you tired of goin′ to college, but don′t wanna tell daddy
Got a vision, but your vision come up a different alley
Of yes sir's and no sir′s
As a child I wanted to fly away from junkies, Budweiser's, lies and cuss words
Got in them streets and I realized
No matter how good you gonna still die
Tears come to my eye for Bleek and Ivy
So many niggas cross the wall
Wish they could ball again
Homicide, momma cryin′, they got her son again
Hurt the whole family, ripped they pride away
Little sister wanna fly away

Sometimes I wish I could fly
So many wish they could ball
So many names on the wall
Too many gangstas on the yard
Probably the realest shit I ever wrote

Can't forget my niggas who, they gave a life sentence to
Lil Joe, Dan, Mike Fleet and Moo, my penitentiary crew
I know you wanna fly away sometimes. That shit be hittin′ you
Convicted as a killer, but don't let your mind be convicted too
The police killing niggas. Niggas playin' it south
Damn, that nigga killin′ now. He′s a fuckin' cause
Shit, put my name on the wall with them wall niggas
The two new Craigs, both hit with the flame, yeah ya′ll niggas
Fly away, God help me. Luvah just lost his nephew
Still a young nigga, I left he was seven
Mookie still cryin' tears and it hurt my heart
Make you wanna fly away, when they murk ya boy
I know your pain lil′ momma. You want the Hollywood lifestyle
The lights, but it's hard, cuz your from Alabama
Hurtin′ inside, but smiling for the camera
Shit, so much pressure you feel like giving up

Sometimes I wish I could fly
So many wish they could ball
So many names on the wall

Too many gangstas on the yard
Probably the realest shit I ever wrote

Overall Meaning

In Lil Boosie's song Fly Away, he expresses his desire to escape from the struggles and hardships of life. He wishes he could fly away from the madness of money, the loss of loved ones, and the tribulations of being a gangsta. He acknowledges the reality of his situation, knowing that so many people wish they had his money, while he longs for the simple pleasures of life. He misses his father and friend, who are now gone, and wishes he could provide for his family without running afoul of the law. He realizes that nobody shows him love, and he has lost many friends and associates to the violence of the streets.

The song is a reflection of the struggles and realities of life in the ghetto. Lil Boosie captures the essence of the hopelessness and despair that exists in such neighborhoods. He uses powerful imagery to convey his message, painting a picture of a world where only the strong survive. The lyrics are poignant and raw, capturing the raw emotion that runs through the song's core.

Overall, Fly Away is a powerful and insightful song that delves into the complex realities of life in the ghetto. Lil Boosie's message is clear: no matter how hard you try, there is always a dark side to life that can't be escaped. The song is an honest depiction of the struggles and hardships that people in the ghetto face every day.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I wish I could fly
The artist longs to escape from his reality

So many wish they could ball
Many people aspire to become wealthy

So many names on the wall
A commemoration of those who have died

Too many gangstas on the yard
Too much violence and criminality in society

Probably the realest shit I ever wrote
The artist believes this song is his most authentic work

Sometimes I wanna fly away from all this money madness
The artist wants to escape from the materialistic culture he is a part of

But I think about it, how many people wish they fuckin′ had it
The artist recognizes the privilege he has and feels guilty for wanting to escape it

Imma be all the way one hundred, miss my fuckin' daddy
The artist misses his deceased father

Miss my nigga right now, josin′, making commissary
The artist misses his incarcerated friend

We pack the mortuary, this life is dark and scary
The artist is exposed to the harsh realities of life and death

You can't trust too many, gotta know who against me
The artist has learned to be wary of others and identify those who are not supportive

I take shots of Henny, man, I need a break
The artist indulges in alcohol to escape his reality

I'm two steps away from clickin′ 40 minutes straight
The artist is struggling with addiction and nearly relapsing

I make the real relate, real music gave back to the hood
The artist's music is authentic and serves as a reflection of his upbringing

So tell me this (nigga), how could you hate?
The artist is addressing his critics and asking why they dislike him

Slander me in the news. Press conference around my crews
The artist is frustrated with the media's portrayal of him and his entourage

Many nights I wanted to fly away and give my kids my dues
The artist wishes he could provide more for his children

I know some niggas in the booth, wish they had ten thousand dollars
The artist is aware of the financial inequalities in the music industry

Know some niggas up in jail, wish they woulda been a scholar
The artist recognizes the importance of education in avoiding a life of crime

Model citizen, you trippin′ if you ain't feeling it
The artist is proud of his positive contributions to society and believes others should recognize them

Everybody go through roller coaster rides
Everyone experiences highs and lows in life

I miss my granny, I ain′t lying
The artist misses his deceased grandmother

Damn, that nigga wanna ball like me
The artist is aware of others who idolize his wealth

Diabetes, enemies, you want it all like me
The artist is warning others about the potential negative consequences of his lifestyle

Where people take your words and twist it
The artist is frustrated with how others often misinterpret his intentions

On parole, still pissin'
The artist is struggling with the restrictions of being on parole

Mad, wishin′ somebody'd make some more real ass niggas
The artist is disappointed with the lack of authenticity in the music industry

Nobody showing love. This how we growing up
The artist is saddened by the lack of love and support in his community

Don′t know if we gonna see tomorrow, this why we showing up
The artist recognizes the uncertainty of life and the importance of making the most of every day

Better do something if you wanna ball
The artist advises others to take action if they want to achieve their goals

Yeah we do something, my niggas on call
The artist's friends are always ready to help him achieve his goals

Just looked at a picture of six niggas. Only two of us now
The artist is saddened by how many of his friends have died or been imprisoned

Your honor, I've been doing right. I don't want no trouble
The artist is pleading with the legal system to recognize his efforts to turn his life around

P.O. I just wanna feed my family. I just wanna travel
The artist wants to provide for his family and explore the world

I know you tired of goin′ to college, but don′t wanna tell daddy
The artist is speaking to a friend who wants to pursue a different path than their family's expectations

Got a vision, but your vision come up a different alley
The artist acknowledges that his friend has a unique perspective and wants to pursue their own path

Of yes sir's and no sir′s
The artist is commenting on the societal pressure to conform and obey authority

As a child I wanted to fly away from junkies, Budweiser's, lies and cuss words
The artist grew up in an environment filled with addiction, alcoholism, and falsehoods

Got in them streets and I realized
The artist turned to a life of crime and discovered the harsh realities of that lifestyle

No matter how good you gonna still die
The artist recognizes the inevitability of death

Tears come to my eye for Bleek and Ivy
The artist is mourning the loss of his deceased friends

So many niggas cross the wall
The artist is referring to the many people who have died or been imprisoned

Wish they could ball again
The artist mourns the potential of those who never got the chance to fulfill their dreams

Homicide, momma cryin′, they got her son again
The artist is reflecting on the devastating effects of gun violence

Hurt the whole family, ripped they pride away
The artist is highlighting the emotional toll that violence takes on a community

Little sister wanna fly away
The artist's sibling wants to escape their reality

Can't forget my niggas who, they gave a life sentence to
The artist is remembering his incarcerated friends

Lil Joe, Dan, Mike Fleet and Moo, my penitentiary crew
The artist is naming his incarcerated friends

I know you wanna fly away sometimes. That shit be hittin′ you
The artist empathizes with his incarcerated friends who also wish to escape their reality

Convicted as a killer, but don't let your mind be convicted too
The artist's advice for his incarcerated friends to maintain their mental strength

The police killing niggas. Niggas playin' it south
The artist is bringing attention to police brutality and internalized racism in society

Damn, that nigga killin′ now. He′s a fuckin' cause
The artist is frustrated with the glorification of violence and murder in society

Shit, put my name on the wall with them wall niggas
The artist is recognizing the potential of his own death, and wants to be remembered as someone who stood up for what he believed in

The two new Craigs, both hit with the flame, yeah ya′ll niggas
The artist is mourning the deaths of his friends named Craig

Fly away, God help me. Luvah just lost his nephew
The artist is praying for help and mourning the loss of his friend's family member

Still a young nigga, I left he was seven
The artist is speaking to his friend's nephew, whom he left when he was still young

Mookie still cryin' tears and it hurt my heart
The artist is emotional about the pain his friend is experiencing

Make you wanna fly away, when they murk ya boy
The artist is commenting on the devastating effects of gun violence and how it makes people want to escape their reality

I know your pain lil′ momma. You want the Hollywood lifestyle
The artist empathizes with a young woman who desires a glamorous life

The lights, but it's hard, cuz your from Alabama
The artist is acknowledging the challenges that come with being from a small town

Hurtin′ inside, but smiling for the camera
The artist is commenting on the pressure to pretend everything is okay, even when it's not

Shit, so much pressure you feel like giving up
The artist recognizes the emotional toll that societal pressure can have on individuals

Writer(s): Donald Vandevelde

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