On April 3, 2019, it was revealed on Michael McCrudden’s popular YouTube show, “Before They Were Famous”, how Lil Nas X got his rap name. On May 13, 2019, Billboard confirmed Lil Nas X signed with CAA for worldwide representation. He released his debut EP, 7 EP, on June 21, 2019.
In January 2021, his hit song "Old Town Road" set a record as the highest certified song ever by the RIAA with 14-times platinum status in the United States, meaning it accumulated 14 million in equivalent song units. Later that month, Lil Nas X released a children's ABC picture book named 'C is For Country'.
On March 26, 2021, he released the single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”, which was followed by the announcement of his upcoming debut studio album, MONTERO, released on September 17, 2021. The album includes 15 tracks and features from Doja Cat, Elton John, Jack Harlow, Megan Thee Stallion and Miley Cyrus.
Lil Nas X has achieved great success in his career and is considered one of the most influential figures in modern music.
F9mily
Lil Nas X Lyrics
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Yeah we, gotta fix this family
And I know it's hard
But oh, we at least gotta start
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily
You (yes you, yes you)
And me (and me)
Yeah we, make pods, we the peas
Now let's go (let's go, let's go)
Get knee (get knee)
Your knee is deep in happy fantasies (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily
You and me
You best believe
-amily, you see
Get to three, relieve
We're gonna leave here happily
(Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily)
On me, on me
Who's off? Is it me?
I don't think it's you, hold on, hold on
The lyrics of Lil Nas X's song F9mily start with a message of unity and a need for fixing something - family. The artist is urging someone, maybe a close friend or a family member, to join him in repairing their damaged family bond. He acknowledges the difficulty of the task, but stresses the importance of starting somewhere. As the song progresses, the artist uses analogy to describe the unity that they need to achieve; they are like pods and peas, two parts that belong together. He lures the person he's speaking to, to move beyond the negative experiences they might have had as a family, and together aspire for happy possibilities.
The core message of the song is the importance of repairing and upholding relationships, especially those within a family. The song taps into a universal human theme, wherein one can relate to the lyrics on many levels. Lil Nas X's insights on the need for effort, commitment, and collective responsibility to rebuild connections that have weakened over time is something many people can relate to. The artist's decision to emphasize the need for collaboration and unity rather than individual feats gives the song a deeper, more universal message.
Line by Line Meaning
You, and me
Yeah we, gotta fix this family
And I know it's hard
But oh, we at least gotta start
My dear friend, you and I need to work on resolving the issues within our family. I understand it can be difficult, but we must begin somewhere.
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily
My friend, please understand, it's just you and me who can save this family. Together, we can resolve issues and keep this family happy.
You (yes you, yes you)
And me (and me)
Yeah we, make pods, we the peas
Now let's go (let's go, let's go)
Get knee (get knee)
Your knee is deep in happy fantasies (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
My dear friend, you and I are like peas in a pod. Let's go and fix this family, and get deeply involved in fantasies of happiness.
You and me
You best believe
-amily, you see
Get to three, relieve
We're gonna leave here happily
(Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily)
It's just you and me who can make this family happy. Let's try our best to resolve issues and leave this place happily.
On me, on me
Who's off? Is it me?
I don't think it's you, hold on, hold on
I'm asking for the responsibility to fix this family to be on me. Are you not on board? Let's further discuss.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew James Malpass, Montero Lamar Hill, Travis L. Barker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro: Travis Barker]
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
[Verse 1: Lil Nas X]
You, and me
Yeah, we gotta fix this family
And I know it's hard
But oh, we at least gotta start
[Chorus: Lil Nas X]
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily
[Verse 2: Lil Nas X]
You (Yes you, yes you) and me (And me)
Yeah we, make pods, we the peas
Now let's go (Let's go, let's go), get knee (Get knee)
Your knee is deep in happy fantasies (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Chorus: Lil Nas X]
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily
[Bridge: Lil Nas X]
You and me, you best believe
-ily, you see
Get to three, relieve
We're gonna leave here happily
[Chorus: Lil Nas X & Travis Barker]
Yeah, you and me, my friend, you best believe
We gotta fix this family, you see
It takes two to get to three, relieved
We're gonna leave here happily
[Outro: Travis Barker & Lil Nas X]
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Off beat, off beat
Who's off? Is it me?
I don't think it's you, hold on, hold on
LilNasXVEVO
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