Since it's release in early January, NLE Choppa's "Shotta Flow" video has amassed more than 12 million views in nearly six weeks. The visual for his breakout record shows a precocious youth who is just as adept at dancing as he is at swinging choppas.
His flows and stylistic choices recall his friend and fellow hometown rapper BlocBoy JB. Yet Choppa is unique. His intensity, voice and dark sense of humor set him apart from the fray. His follow-up record, "Shotta Flow 2," is approaching 2 million views in under a week.
Always business-savvy, Choppa turned down a $3 million dollar deal and opted for a partnership with UnitedMasters, a company that distributes his music while allowing him to keep his masters. With an EP coming in the spring and more videos on the way, the young artist's name is everywhere, even catching the attention of legendary rap mogul Birdman, who he's been spotted sharing studio time with.
Dekario
NLE Choppa Lyrics
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Oh, no, no (NLE the top shotta)
Yeah, yeah (trap jumpin' like two-three)
Fill the pint and it's floating something funny
I ain't even on the cabbage, got me runnin'
I ain't even on the cabbage, got me runnin'
I'm off the Percocets and bitch, I'm off the molly
My chest, it hurts from this pain, I think I need a new heart
Can't forget you for what you did, 'cause you took it too far
I had to cut this lil' bitch off, 'cause she were playin' her part
I don't know right about you, but you still neglect me
If I didn't had the money or the fame, would you still text me?
I don't wanna tote no gun, I know them crackers gon' arrest me
But if the opps see me out in person, you know they gon' bless me
They say I'm overrated, because I'm most hated
They throwin' dirt up on my name, but I'm dedicated
Got suicidal thoughts goin' through my brain daily
And don't nobody understand the problems that I have
Gino died November 10th, just a month before Christmas
My birthday on November 1st, so you know that shit hit me
My brother came into the room and he said, "Gino dead"
Fleetin', chance he gon' make it, he got shot in the head
I look on Instagram, everybody sayin', "Pull it through"
I said I prayed that you make it but it didn't save you
And I don't wanna see you land in the ICU
And I don't go to the funeral, I can't see you in the tomb, no
Pain, pain
What did I do (what did I do), ooh, to lose you?
Pain, pain
What did I do (what did I do), ooh, to lose you?
You did some shit I can't let go, I forever got my grudge on
You can't fault me for actin' different, you know that you was there
My heart get weaker and weaker, I'm tryna keep my fuckin' head up
You either land on a bunk or a headstone
You say that I'm a bitch, and I ain't been through shit
Well, have you been in the shootout and seen your homie get hit?
Or have you ever been in love and been stressed by a bitch?
And then she fuck another nigga, I'm killin' both of them bitches
So many shit is blindin' me, I think I need me some seafood
I mind my own business, I don't give a fuck what he do
My own nigga stole from me, you got to watch your people
He sayin' that he real, but I know that shit is see-through
And I can't lie, I'm dead inside, huh
Bentleys fly, homicide, huh
Traumatized, my dogs keep dyin', huh
Free my dawg, he facin' time, huh
I heard I had to put it on my sleeve
Prayin' to the lord, only time I'm on my knees
I'm like, "Please"
I'm like, "Jesus please, keep me on the right road, the devil out to me"
Pain, pain
What did I do (what did I do to deserve it), ooh, to lose you?
Pain, pain (what did I do to deserve it)
What did I do (what did I do to deserve it), ooh, to lose you?
NLE the top shotta
Smile on the outside, but I go through a lot
No cap, know I keep on top of my shit though
NLE the top shotta, yeah, yeah
In "Dekario," NLE Choppa shares his struggles dealing with pain and heartbreak. The song begins with him describing his state of mind under the influence of drugs. NLE Choppa mentions filling his pint, and he's "off the Percocets and bitch, off the molly." He goes on to talk about how much is on his mind that he doesn't know where to begin, and how the pain he feels in his chest is so intense that he feels like he needs a new heart.
The rap also alludes to the death of his friend Gino, who was shot and killed just a month before Christmas. NLE Choppa opens up and says that he prayed his friend would pull through, but it didn't save him. He also touches on suicidal thoughts and has experienced the dirt that people throw upon his name. Later, he talks about how much he remembers how much pain he was put through and that he can’t forget what was done to him. He also reveals the struggles he's faced with his own friends and the experiences he's gone through that have worsened his condition.
Overall, "Dekario" is a song about pain, heartbreak, and the death of a close friend. Through the lyrics, NLE Choppa expresses his emotions of loss, aggressive thoughts and resentment towards people who wronged him. He describes his innermost feelings and emotions with raw honesty; his style is unapologetically personal in portraying his life experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Pipe that shit up, TNT
Song starts with the introduction to the music producer, TNT, urging him to begin recording.
Oh, no, no (NLE the top shotta)
The singer acknowledges the way he is perceived, and identifies himself as a 'top shotta', meaning he is known and respected as a leader.
Yeah, yeah (trap jumpin' like two-three)
The artist describes the thriving drug dealing scene in his area, with the trap house busy and runnin'.
Fill the pint and it's floatin' somethin' funny / I ain't even on the cabbage, got me runnin' / I'm off the Percocets and bitch, I'm off the molly
The artist describes the impact of the drugs he's taking and the resulting effect on him.
So much shit been on my mind that I don't know where to start
The artist is feeling overwhelmed by his life's circumstances and doesn't know where to begin sorting it out.
My chest, it hurts from this pain, I think I need a new heart
The artist is so distressed by his situation that he feels the pain physically and thinks that he needs a new heart.
Can't forget you for what you did, 'cause you took it too far / I had to cut this lil' bitch off, 'cause she were playin' her part
The artist is lamenting a relationship gone sour, and describes having to cut off a woman who played a negative role in his life.
I don't know right about you, but you still neglect me / If I didn't had the money or the fame, would you still text me?
The artist questions the motives of someone who has neglected him and wonders if they only pay attention to him because of his wealth and status.
I don't wanna tote no gun, I know them crackers gon' arrest me / But if the opps see me out in person, you know they gon' bless me
The artist acknowledges the risks of engaging in criminal activities, but states that he will defend himself if confronted by his enemies.
They say I'm overrated, because I'm most hated / They throwin' dirt up on my name, but I'm dedicated
The artist acknowledges that he is not well-liked by some people and that they are trying to bring him down, but he remains determined to succeed.
Got suicidal thoughts goin' through my brain daily / And don't nobody understand the problems that I have
The artist shares that he is struggling with thoughts of suicide, and feels that nobody around him understands the challenges he is facing.
Gino died November 10th, just a month before Christmas / My birthday on November 1st, so you know that shit hit me
The artist suffered a great loss when his friend Gino died close to his birthday and the holiday season.
And I don't go to the funeral, I can't see you in the tomb, no
The artist feels unable to cope with attending the funeral of his deceased friend or seeing his tombstone.
You did some shit I can't let go, I forever got my grudge on / You can't fault me for actin' different, you know that you was there
The artist is holding a grudge towards an individual for something that happened in the past and feels justified in behaving differently around them.
My heart get weaker and weaker, I'm tryna keep my fuckin' head up / You either land on a bunk or a headstone
The artist is feeling weaker and more vulnerable, but is trying to stay strong. He acknowledges the risks of the lifestyle he is leading, where you either end up in jail or dead.
And I can't lie, I'm dead inside, huh / Bentleys fly, homicide, huh / Traumatized, my dogs keep dyin', huh / Free my dawg, he facin' time, huh
The artist describes the emotional numbness he feels, juxtaposed with his luxury lifestyle and the trauma of losing friends to violence and seeing others go to jail.
Pain, pain / What did I do (what did I do), ooh, to lose you? / Pain, pain / What did I do (what did I do), ooh, to lose you?
The chorus is an expression of the artist's emotional distress and his inability to understand why certain things have happened to him.
I heard I had to put it on my sleeve / Prayin' to the lord, only time I'm on my knees / I'm like, "Please" / I'm like, "Jesus please, keep me on the right road, the devil out to me"
The artist is expressing an earnest appeal to God for guidance and protection from the negative forces he feels surrounding him.
NLE the top shotta / Smile on the outside, but I go through a lot / No cap, know I keep on top of my shit though / NLE the top shotta, yeah, yeah
The artist restates his identity as a respected leader in his community, and acknowledges that he has to keep up a facade of being okay while dealing with a lot of internal struggles.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryson Potts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
YouAFan
NLE CHOPPA going thru some deep shit just like everybody else
chum bucket
True, true
Erik
That’s exactly the reason he wrote this he know that we will continue to listen to his music if he writes about stuff goin in in his life he’s trying to show he’s human to bc people naturally think higher of people like nle choppa.im not shaming him I like nle’s music but that is the reason he wrote this song
VirtuallyGoated
I like ur profile pic it gives me nostalgia from 2k17
MLG TopShotta
YouAFan FrFr keep yo head up choppa💯💯
BOREDOM
I love how he has showed that he can make music in many different styles.
john spillane
Choppa has such a good future ahead of him and will live an amazing rapper life, many people have had suicidal thoughts Including me and its really hard going through the pain but you just gotta keep pushing and you'll get there. And Choppa your music is amazing
Manyyy _
Keep Grinding Chopppa Don’t Let Nobody Stop Yo Music Keep Praying And Keep The Good Spirit Up I Felt This Shit
#LLG
Basik YT
Bro i feel you choppa bro honestly i Lost my uncle to gang violence and my aunt to cancer all in two months so this song really helps me thank you for all this fire shit that you give everyone who supports you we thank you greatly.
King Keem
"DEKARIO" GOES HARD REALLY TALKS ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON IN HIS MIND AND LIFE AND WHATS HES BEEN DEALING WIT