Like A Star
Miles Parks McCollum (born August 23, 1997), better known as his stage name… Read Full Bio ↴Miles Parks McCollum (born August 23, 1997), better known as his stage name Lil Yachty, is an American hip hop recording artist from Atlanta, Georgia. Yachty gained recognition for his hit debut singles One Night and Minnesota from his debut mixtape Lil Boat in 2016. In February 2016, Yachty debuted as a model in Kanye West's Yeezy Season 3 fashion line at Madison Square Garden. On June 10, 2016 he announced he had signed a joint venture record deal with Quality Control Music, Capitol Records and Motown Records. He is working on a mixtape with his group of frequent collaborators, the Sailing Team, a mixtape with iLoveMakonnen, and Pretty Boy Billionaires 2, a collaborative mixtape with Soulja Boy, Lil B and Rich The Kid. His second mixtape Summer Songs 2 was released in July 2016. Since then, he has released many different styles of albums such as Teenage Emotions, Lil Boat 2 and 3, Nuthin 2 Prove, and Michigan Boy Boat. He has collaborations with some of the biggest artists in hip-hop such as Future, Juice WRLD, and Young Thug, as well as other genres such as Tame Impala and Joji. On January 27, 2023, Yachty released "Let's Start Here.", a psychedelic alternative rock album drawing influence from Pink Floyd's critically acclaimed "Dark Side of the Moon" and his own psychedelic journeys.

Like A Star
Lil Yachty Lyrics


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Boy, oh boy, where do I start?
That new boy here checkin' in once again
And man, I just wanna y'all I am so, so thankful and appreciative
For everyone who has been supporting my nephews
Yachty and Boat have been workin' so hard over this past year
And we just wanna welcome y'all to Teenage Emotions
They both have lots to say, you know
And you know, they've had, they've been workin' really hard
But I think this time, Yachty wants to go first

I done did a lot this year
Made a lot of friends, some came some go
And I still never took a sip of beer
Still fuck hoes by the pier
Still ridin' round without a roof
Still ridin' round with k$upreme sippin goop
And my managers know lots and lots of goons
So let me know if there's pressure in the room

I'd rather do it than say
And I done did it all before
I done had sex with six different whores
At the same time on they grandmother's back porch
Yeah, I'd rather do it than say
And I done did it all before
I done rolled around in a brand new Porsche
And I switched it up, took the Bentley with two doors
I'ma live life like a star
I'ma live life like a star
I'ma live life like a star
I'ma live life like a star

I didn't used to want to be rich
How Lil Boat on the Forbes list?
And my mom rock around with a frozen wrist
And my sister walks around with the nicest gifts
I didn't used to wanna go far
Now a nigga up in a galaxy
Tryna figure out why these niggas mad at me
Takin' shots while I'm livin' so lovely, like a star

I'd rather do it than say
And I done did it all before
I done rolled around in a brand new Porsche
And I switched it up, took the Bentley with two doors
I'ma live life like a star
I'ma live life like a star
I'ma live life like a star
I'ma live life like a star

Look mama, you made a star
Look mama, you made a star
Look mama, you made a star
Look mama, you made a star
I'm a star
Look mama, you made a star
Look mama, you made a star
Look mama, you made a star

He's such a showoff
Man, I can't even talk, Boat's more of a showoff




Speakin' of Boat, I think right now he's with Digital Nas
Let's go over there

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Lil Yachty’s “Like A Star” provides an introduction to the rapper’s album Teenage Emotions. The rapper starts by thanking his fans for their support before announcing that he wants to talk about himself. The song is about living life like a star, and he is grateful for his success. The chorus emphasizes this by repeating the phrase "I'ma live life like a star" four times. Yachty takes pride in what he has accomplished and how he has been living. He brags about never drinking beer but partying with women near the pier, riding around without a roof, and having managers who know lots of goons.


In the second verse, he talks about how his mindset has changed since becoming rich and famous. He reflects on how he didn't initially aspire for wealth before he became a star. He mentions his mother's financial struggles and his newfound desire for success. He enjoys the luxuries of his new lifestyle, and he doesn't care what people say about him. The track ends with his proclamation that his mother made him a star.


The song’s message is about being proud of your accomplishments and living life to the fullest, despite the haters or doubters. Lil Yachty is proud of where he is, and he won’t let anyone bring him down.


Line by Line Meaning

Boy, oh boy, where do I start?
Introducing the song and the artist, expressing gratitude towards supporters.


That new boy here checkin' in once again
The artist is back with a new release.


And man, I just wanna y'all I am so, so thankful and appreciative
Reiterating the artist's appreciation for his fans.


For everyone who has been supporting my nephews
The artist refers to his fans and supporters as his 'nephews.'


Yachty and Boat have been workin' so hard over this past year
Acknowledging the hard work put in by Lil Yachty and fellow artist Boat.


And we just wanna welcome y'all to Teenage Emotions
Referring to the album and welcoming listeners to it.


They both have lots to say, you know
Stating that the artists have a lot to express through their music.


And you know, they've had, they've been workin' really hard
Reiterating the amount of effort put in by the artists.


But I think this time, Yachty wants to go first
Introducing that Lil Yachty is starting the song.


I done did a lot this year
The artist has achieved a lot over the past year.


Made a lot of friends, some came some go
Acknowledging the nature of friendships which can change.


And I still never took a sip of beer
The artist has not consumed alcohol.


Still fuck hoes by the pier
The artist continues to have casual sexual encounters.


Still ridin' round without a roof
Driving around in a convertible vehicle.


Still ridin' round with k$upreme sippin goop
The artist mentions another individual and references sipping codeine.


And my managers know lots and lots of goons
The artist's managers have connections with dangerous individuals.


So let me know if there's pressure in the room
Asking to be informed if any problems arise.


I'd rather do it than say
The artist prefers to act on things rather than talk about them.


And I done did it all before
The artist has experienced and accomplished many things.


I done had sex with six different whores
The artist has engaged in sexual activity with multiple women.


At the same time on they grandmother's back porch
The sexual activity occurred in a particular location and under specific circumstances.


I done rolled around in a brand new Porsche
The artist has driven in a luxury car.


And I switched it up, took the Bentley with two doors
The artist changed cars and was now driving a Bentley with two doors.


I'ma live life like a star
The artist intends to live a luxurious life.


Look mama, you made a star
Giving credit to the artist's mother for raising a successful child.


He's such a showoff
Referring to the artist as someone who likes to show off.


Man, I can't even talk, Boat's more of a showoff
Acknowledging that Lil Yachty isn't the only one who likes to show off; Boat does too.


Speakin' of Boat, I think right now he's with Digital Nas
Mentioning that Boat is with another individual named Digital Nas.


Let's go over there
Implying that they will be going to join Boat and Digital Nas.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DJAVAN LUCIANO SANTOS, MILES PARKS MCCOLLUM

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@Blackstar666.

This album didn’t deserve the hate it got

@christopherchapman9759

It has the best and worst yachty tracks on ie this and dirty mout and worst outha sbit

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@cartercolson7975

I liked every song on this track except no more

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@IronMan-wz6cm

because of this i will work hard and keep on grindin on school. this song inspire me.

@urisusi3471

How has it been?

@pitlover5264

yes.

@yeetyeet2167

Did you make it yet bro

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