C.K. was born in New York City, to a father descended from Jewish Hungarians and Catholic Mexicans, and a mother with Irish Catholic ancestors. After four years in Mexico, he grew up in Massachusetts, in Framingham and, mostly, Newton. His family pronounces their surname Szekely roughly as "SAY-kay", and in his grade-school years he resorted to "C.K." as an easy way to get his name pronounced almost correctly as "SEE-kay".
His credits as a writer include Saturday Night Live, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Dana Carvey Show and the Chris Rock Show. He wrote and directed the movie, Pootie Tang, based on a sketch from the latter. His work for the Chris Rock Show was nominated for an Emmy Award three times, including winning "Best Writing in a Variety or Comedy Series" in 1999.
As a voice actor he portrayed Brendon's estranged father, Andrew Small, in Home Movies, and appeared numerous times on Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist.
He has performed his stand-up frequently on shows like Late Night with Conan O'Brien and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Most recently his subject matter reflected his frustrations and anxieties from raising his four-year-old daughter. He was ranked #98 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time.
In the spring of 2005, C.K. created, with executive producer Mike Royce, a pilot for a sitcom entitled Lucky Louie on HBO. In August, C.K. performed a half-hour HBO special as part of the stand-up series One Night Stand. In September 2005, he began production on twelve episodes, as the rest of the first season of thirteen episodes started airing in June 2006. HBO canceled the series in September 2006, despite rating on par with the network showcase series "The Wire". The show was filmed in front of a live studio audience; it was HBO's first series in that format, and the movie lot being used for taping the first season is the same one where Desi Arnaz made the multi-camera live-audience approach a hallmark of the I Love Lucy show. Lucky Louie is described as a bluntly realistic portrayal of family life; some summarize it as "Everybody Loves Raymond with swearing." Also C.K. vehemently hates laugh tracks and wanted his show to be like a play. (Christopher Titus made a similar but less graphic sitcom based on his life)
Let's Get Started
Louis C.K. Lyrics
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Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Lemme light my wood real quick
Money
Fuck these thot hoes and these bitch niggas
Lately i been in my bag
Let’s get it
Young nigga done went from rags
To riches
Yeah
Splurging in neimans
Yeah my money different
Covid-19 man i’m sick with this shit
Lights done went out had to hold up my wrists
You flexing with money
We gon pull up and take it
Arching her back you know imma break it
Puffing the gas got me moving in slomo
Trunk in the back this a coupe not a 4 door
Telling my business that shit is miss guiding
Find where you at like Bin Laden no hiding
I’m gone of the drank and i’m floating i’m higher
Brand new exotic
You cannot ride in
Sonning these niggas like i had a child
I’m from New Warleans
Home of the wild
Fuck these thot hoes and these niggas
They some bitches
Lately i been in my bag
Let’s get it
Young nigga done went from rags
To riches
Splurging in neimans and saks
Cause i’m different
Nigga hit me up the other day said my bitch bad he gon take mines
Yous a fool boi you could try
You better stop telling them lies
Bro just pulled up inna beamer
Number 1 rule
Don’t bite the hand that’s gon feed yah
Said what i said ain’t no need for discussion
Buck if you want
Knock you out robitussin
Flow cold like winter but i’m hot like phoenix
Lately a nigga been fighting these demons
Chasing the money you know i be feenin
Gotta go get it by any la meaning
You see them true colors when you no longer beneficial to their life
So cut off the snakes and the mice
Fuck these thot hoes and these bitch niggas
Lately i been in my bag
Let’s get it
Young nigga done went from rags
To riches
Splurging in neimans
Yeah my money different
Fuck these thot hoes and these bitch niggas
Lately i been in my bag
Let’s get it
Young nigga done went from rags
To riches
Splurging in neimans
Yeah my money different
The lyrics to Louis C.K.'s song "Let's Get Started" focus on the artist's success and newfound wealth. The chorus, in particular, highlights this theme, as he asserts that he has gone from "rags to riches" and is now "splurging in Neimans" (a high-end department store). He also makes several references to his financial status throughout the song, including mentions of flexing his money, sonning his opponents, and warning others not to bite the hand that feeds them.
In addition to discussing his material success, the lyrics also touch on more personal struggles. The artist references his battle with "demons," suggesting that his newfound wealth may have come at a cost. He also uses aggressive language throughout the song, directing his anger towards "thot hoes" and "bitch niggas." Overall, "Let's Get Started" is a song that celebrates the artist's success while also exploring some of the complications that come along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh
An expression of uncertainty, usually indicating a shift in focus or thought
Yeah
An affirmation, indicating agreement or excitement
Lemme light my wood real quick
I need to quickly light my marijuana joint
Money
A simple, direct expression of the artist's focus and pursuit
Fuck these thot hoes and these bitch niggas
A crude dismissal of those who do not align with the artist's values or beliefs
Lately i been in my bag
Recently, the artist has been focused and committed to achieving success
Let’s get it
An expression of excitement and determination to take action towards success
Young nigga done went from rags to riches
The artist has come from humble beginnings to financial success
Splurging in neimans
The artist is now able to freely spend money on luxury items
Yeah my money different
The artist has a unique relationship with money, and his wealth is perceived differently than others
Covid-19 man i’m sick with this shit
A reference to the impact of the pandemic and its effect on the artist
Lights done went out had to hold up my wrists
A reference to the experience of being in the dark and needing to use a phone light to see
You flexing with money
Others are showing off their wealth in a way that is not genuine or admirable
We gon pull up and take it
A willingness to use force or violence to obtain wealth
Arching her back you know imma break it
A vulgar reference to sexual activity and dominance over a partner
Puffing the gas got me moving in slomo
Marijuana use is causing the artist to feel slowed down or relaxed
Trunk in the back this a coupe not a 4 door
A reference to the characteristics of the artist's car
Telling my business that shit is miss guiding
Sharing personal information can be harmful and misleading
Find where you at like Bin Laden no hiding
The artist is confident in his ability to track others and hold them accountable
I’m gone of the drank and i’m floating i’m higher
Alcohol use is causing the artist to feel intoxicated and high
Brand new exotic you cannot ride in
The artist has exclusive access to luxury transportation and does not allow others to ride in it
Sonning these niggas like i had a child
Dominating or defeating others with ease, as if they were a child
I’m from New Warleans home of the wild
A reference to the artist's hometown and its reputation
Nigga hit me up the other day said my bitch bad he gon take mines
An encounter with someone who is attempting to seduce or take the artist's partner
Yous a fool boi you could try
A dismissive response to someone attempting to take the artist's partner
You better stop telling them lies
A warning to someone who is not being truthful
Bro just pulled up inna beamer
A reference to a friend's arrival in a luxury vehicle
Number 1 rule don’t bite the hand that’s gon feed yah
A piece of advice, indicating that it is unwise to harm someone who is providing for you
Said what i said ain’t no need for discussion
The artist's statement is straightforward and requires no further conversation
Buck if you want knock you out robitussin
A threat to use force against someone who challenges or provokes the artist
Flow cold like winter but i’m hot like phoenix
A reference to the artist's musical style, contrasting cold and hot imagery
Lately a nigga been fighting these demons
The artist is facing personal challenges that are difficult to overcome
Chasing the money you know i be feenin
The artist is addicted to the pursuit of wealth and success
Gotta go get it by any la meaning
The artist is determined to achieve success by any means necessary
You see them true colors when you no longer beneficial to their life
Those around you only reveal their true nature when they no longer have anything to gain from you
So cut off the snakes and the mice
Eliminate those who are deceitful or untrustworthy from your life
Fuck these thot hoes and these bitch niggas
A repeated expression of disgust for those who do not align with the artist's values or beliefs
Splurging in neimans
A repeated reference to the artist's ability to spend money on luxury items
Yeah my money different
A repeated assertion of the unique nature of the artist's wealth
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kyle Sims
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on Taking Sexual Inventory
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