California rapper Diego Leanos (born September 6, 1996), known professional… Read Full Bio ↴California rapper Diego Leanos (born September 6, 1996), known professionally as Lil Xan debuted with a drugged-out sound that helped propel his track "Betrayed" to viral success. Delivering emotive rhymes that focused on sex, drugs, and hedonistic behavior, his music fell somewhere between contemporaries like Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Peep. Born Diego Leonas in Redlands, Xan emerged in 2016 with songs like "Sorry" and "Center Fold," building an Internet following that would gain traction in 2017 with songs like "Been Bout It," "Slingshot," and "Who Are You." A short EP, Xanarchy, arrived the same year. The rapper's Total Xanarchy tour, which sold out in five hours, launched in January of 2018. His debut album, also titled Total Xanarchy, arrived in April, and featured guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Diplo, Charli XCX, and others.

Saved by the Bell
Lil Xan Lyrics

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Xanarchy

I'm saved by the bell, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm saved by the bell (uh, ooh)
I'm saved by the bell, yeah
I'm saved by the bell
I'm saved by the bell
I'm saved by the bell, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)

I'm saved by the bell (oh, ayy)
I'm saved by the bell, yeah oh
I'm saved by the bell
I'm saved by the bell, yeah oh

Fuck them teachers, fuck suspensions
Fuck detention, that wouldn't do for me
Nothing, nada, ayy ayy
I was just a little one, thinkin' 'bout Mercedes-Benz
I didn't really have no friends
Skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, ayy, what?
They worried 'bout hittin' this, yeah
I fuck that bih, I fuck that bih (yeah, ayy)
Pass the ban I'm goin' in, yeah
All my bitches fuck with bitches
All my bitches love my bitches

I'm saved by the bell, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm saved by the bell (uh, ooh)
I'm saved by the bell, yeah
I'm saved by the bell
I'm saved by the bell
I'm saved by the bell, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm saved by the bell (oh, ayy)
I'm saved by the bell, yeah oh
I'm saved by the bell
I'm saved by the bell, yeah oh

Like what what, yeah
Like what what, yeah
Like what what, yeah
Ooohhha, yeah, ayy
Like what what, yeah
Like what what, yeah
Ayy

All my bitches like connections, they be likin'
All my teachers said I wouldn't be shit, and now they braggin'
Pulled up a G-Wagon, yeah
Pulled up a G-Wagon, yeah

I'm saved by the bell, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm saved by the bell, yeah (uh, ooh)
I'm saved by the bell, yeah oh
I'm saved by the bell
I'm saved by the bell
I'm saved by the bell, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm saved by the bell (oh, ayy)
I'm saved by the bell, yeah oh

I'm saved by the bell
I'm saved by the bell, yeah oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Saved by the Bell" by Lil Xan talks about how he was saved from the tough situation he was in. The bell refers to the bell that rings when school is over, and he was saved from the difficulties he faced there. He talks about how he didn't have many friends and was only thinking about Mercedes-Benz when he was younger. Lil Xan expresses his dislike for teachers, suspensions, and detention, as these things did not help him in any way. He admits to being rebellious and going against the rules. Despite all this, he was saved by music and fame, which gave him the means to escape his past and present a better life for himself. The song talks about his relationships with women and how he has connections that have helped him get ahead. He concludes by saying that he is grateful for where he is and the success that he has achieved.

Overall, the song "Saved by the Bell" is about Lil Xan's journey from a difficult past to a place of comfort and success. He expresses his dislike for his school, teachers, and the strict rules he faced, but ultimately found a way out through his music career. The song has a melancholy tone, highlighting the pain and struggles he experienced.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm saved by the bell, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I have been rescued by good timing and luck

I'm saved by the bell (uh, ooh)
I was in a difficult situation, but I was saved by something unexpected

Fuck them teachers, fuck suspensions
I do not respect authority and rules

Fuck detention, that wouldn't do for me
I am not afraid of punishment and I do not think it will teach me anything

Nothing, nada, ayy ayy
I did not care about anything and had no aspirations

I was just a little one, thinkin' 'bout Mercedes-Benz
I was too young to think about serious things like my future, but I had materialistic desires

I didn't really have no friends Skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, ayy, what?
I did not have any close friends and was more interested in my car and music

They worried 'bout hittin' this, yeah I fuck that bih, I fuck that bih (yeah, ayy)
Other people were worried about superficial things, but I was focused on pursuing sexual relationships

Pass the ban I'm goin' in, yeah All my bitches fuck with bitches All my bitches love my bitches
I use drugs to enhance my experiences and my partners are open to experimenting sexually

Like what what, yeah Ooohhha, yeah, ayy
My music and lifestyle are rebellious and contrary to societal norms

All my bitches like connections, they be likin'
My partners are attracted to me because I have achieved success and fame

All my teachers said I wouldn't be shit, and now they braggin'
My success has surpassed my teachers' expectations and now they praise me

Pulled up a G-Wagon, yeah
I have achieved financial success and can afford expensive cars

I'm saved by the bell, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I have been lucky and successful in my endeavors

I'm saved by the bell (uh, ooh)
I attribute my success to good luck and timing

Lyrics © LONESTARR'Z GALAXY MUZIK GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Allen, Joshua Brennan, Larry Griffin, Maurice Nichols, Nicholas Diego Leonas

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