Born in Rockdale, Texas, United States, there are several stories on how Crayton acquired the name Pee Wee. In a Living Blues article in the 1980s, he stated that friend and singer, Roy Brown, gave him the nickname. This makes sense since Brown had a way of making nicknames for many of his friends. It has also been said that his father gave him the nickname as a tribute to a local Texas piano player.
Crayton began playing guitar seriously after moving to California in 1935, and settling in San Francisco. While there he absorbed the music of T-Bone Walker, but developed his own unique approach. His aggressive playing contrasted with his smooth vocal style, and was copied by many later blues guitarists.
In 1948 he signed a recording contract with Modern Records. One of his first recordings was the instrumental, "Blues After Hours", which reached #1 in the Billboard R&B chart late that year. Its B-side, the pop ballad "I'm Still in Love With You", and the quicker "Texas Hop", were good examples of his work, but his style was of its time and Crayton found it difficult to progress.
He went on to record for many other record labels in the 1950s including Imperial in New Orleans, Louisiana, Vee-Jay in Chicago and Jamie in Philadelphia. It is thought he was the first blues guitarist to use a Fender Stratocaster, given to him by Leo Fender. Crayton largely faded from view until Vanguard unleashed his LP, Things I Used To Do, in 1971. After that his profile was raised somewhat; he toured and made a few more albums prior to his death.
A longtime resident of Los Angeles, California, Crayton died there of a heart attack in 1985, and was interred in the Inglewood Park Cemetery.
My Everything
Pee Wee Crayton Lyrics
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Fucking with you I promise if I can make
A dollar with you nigga I ain′t fucking with
You look nowadays money mean
Everything living lords mean everything
Cause if you don't hustle you don't
Get shit and if you don′t grind you
Don′t get rich feeling like I'm getting big
Rooms but I ain′t throwing 1s so many
Chains for me to rock its hard to pick one
Yeah sound signing in my rear view L.A.
Niggas with money we keep'em going
Crazy I don′t even acting cocky I'm just
Confedent I could take yo bitch with a
Thousand on my wrist had yo 10s but
You pears took a broke nigga bitch yeah
Everybody wanna ride with my tide back
Make a tent can′t wait till I top that
Checks coming in now everybody know
What's in who the fuck I am taking
Pictures like the president ovwalk ben
50s and the 100s stacks never had
Siper now I got it I can run a stack
Bitches in my lap make it clap I ain't
Holding back stage strap shear thighs
She going make me break that look I′m
Just being honest 100 I ain′t fucking with
You I promise if I can make a dollar with
You nigga I ain't fucking with you look
Nowadays money mean everything living
Lord mean everything cause if you don′t
Hustle then you don't get shit and if you
Don′t grind you don't get rich
Ina steals everything niggas better
Change for the sake of better days days
Getting left I′m trying get paid money
Mean everything I'm headed to the safe
Headed to the safe I get it everyday man
Let's get this shit straight I′m getting
Ready that way riding forn no toring
Puzzled till the morning same folks on
The radio these niggas getting boring I′m
Five times platium you can't tell me
Nothing but it won′t mean shit if you
Keep the hiz druming everything 100 the
Moon may coming say it like it is what's
The point of even fun no you ain′t fucking
This up I'ma out to get richer this is me
For fame home boy I won′t diss ya you
Ain't got the juice lil homie I'm bishop
Throwing out the duc on these hodies I
Don′t pick up 100
Look I′m just being honest 100 I ain't
Fucking with you I promise if I can make
A dollar with you nigga I ain′t fucking with
You look nowadays money mean
Everything living lords mean everything
Cause if you don't hustle you don′t
Get shit and if you don't grind you don′t
Get rich
The lyrics of Pee Wee Crayton's "My Everything" convey a message about the importance of money, success, and hustle in the modern-day society. The rapper asserts that he is not interested in associating himself with people who do not share the same drive to succeed as him. He emphasizes that money means everything nowadays and that one cannot achieve anything unless they work hard and grind. The lyrics suggest that the rapper has achieved a level of success that he is proud of and that he intends to keep going until he reaches his financial goals. He also talks about the pitfalls of fame and how some people lose sight of what's important when they get caught up in the game of chasing success.
The overall theme of the song is the importance of hard work and the pursuit of financial success. Pee Wee Crayton emphasizes that the world is changing rapidly, and the only way to stay ahead is to work hard and hustle. He is not interested in associating himself with people who do not share the same drive and ambition. The song highlights the reality of the modern world, where money equals power and status. It also shows the dark side of fame and fortune, where people lose themselves trying to capture the attention of the masses.
Line by Line Meaning
Look I′m just being honest 100 I ain't
Fucking with you I promise if I can make
A dollar with you nigga I ain′t fucking with
You
I'm being direct and truthful, and I won't work with you unless it's for financial gain.
look nowadays money mean
Everything living lords mean everything
Cause if you don't hustle you don't
Get shit and if you don′t grind you
Don′t get rich
Money and status are the most important things in life, because if you don't work hard and put in effort, you won't be successful.
Feeling like I'm getting big
Flying private jets probydesscis in my
Rooms but I ain′t throwing 1s so many
Chains for me to rock its hard to pick one
My success is making me feel like a big deal, and I can afford luxury items like private jets and expensive jewelry, but I don't need to flaunt my wealth by throwing money around.
Yeah sound signing in my rear view L.A.
Niggas with money we keep'em going
Crazy I don′t even acting cocky I'm just
Confedent
I'm making moves and attracting attention from other wealthy people, but I'm not trying to be arrogant, I'm just self-assured.
I could take yo bitch with a
Thousand on my wrist had yo 10s but
You pears took a broke nigga bitch yeah
I have a lot of money and expensive jewelry, and I'm so confident in myself that I could steal someone else's girlfriend even if they only have a little bit of money.
Everybody wanna ride with my tide back
Make a tent can′t wait till I top that
Everyone wants to be around me and be associated with my success, and I'm looking forward to reaching even greater heights.
Checks coming in now everybody know
What's in who the fuck I am taking
Pictures like the president ovwalk ben
50s and the 100s stacks never had
Siper now I got it I can run a stack
People are starting to recognize me and my wealth, and I'm receiving a lot of money. I've never had so much before, so now I can spend freely.
Bitches in my lap make it clap I ain't
Holding back stage strap shear thighs
She going make me break that
I have women sitting on my lap and I'm having a good time, and I'm not afraid to express myself. There's a woman dancing on stage and I can't resist her.
Ina steals everything niggas better
Change for the sake of better days days
Getting left I′m trying get paid money
Mean everything I'm headed to the safe
There are people who will steal from you if you don't protect your wealth, so I'm making sure to secure my money. It's important to work hard and make money to improve your life.
Headed to the safe I get it everyday man
Let's get this shit straight I′m getting
Ready that way riding forn no toring
I'm focused on making money and I work hard every day to achieve my goals. I'm determined to succeed and won't let anything get in my way.
Puzzled till the morning same folks on
The radio these niggas getting boring I′m
Five times platium you can't tell me
Nothing but it won′t mean shit if you
Keep the hiz druming
I'm tired of hearing the same type of music on the radio, and I've achieved great success with my own music (having been certified five times platinum). But even with all my success, it won't matter if I don't continue to work hard and stay relevant.
Throwing out the duc on these hodies I
Don′t pick up 100
I'm throwing around money and having a good time, but I don't pick up 100 dollar bills because they're not worth my time.
Look I′m just being honest 100 I ain't
Fucking with you I promise if I can make
A dollar with you nigga I ain′t fucking with
You look nowadays money mean
Everything living lords mean everything
Cause if you don't hustle you don't
Get shit and if you don't grind you don't
Get rich
I'll say it again, I only work with people if it's for financial gain, because in this day and age money and status are the most important things. You have to work hard to achieve success, because it won't come to you otherwise.
Writer(s): Joe Josea, Connie Curtis Crayton
Contributed by Nathaniel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.