Known for his collaborations with New Orleans group, $uicideboy$, and rappers, Rich Brian, Fat Nick, Shakewell, Ghostemane, Ramirez, KXLLSWXTCH and Robb Bank$. He has been influenced by a variety of horrorcore rap groups, including Three 6 Mafia and UGK, but primarily the Cleveland group, Bones Thugs-n-Harmony.
Beginning his career in 2012 with his debut mixtape, Fuck It, Pouya has since released multiple mixtapes and five commercial albums, the first of which, Underground Underdog which claimed the second spot atop on the iTunes Top Hip Hop Albums. Initially, his goal in rap music was to distance himself from traditional underground rappers and rap about his background of poverty but has since expanded his content to a much wider variety of topics. Some of Pouya’s more popular material include the $OUTH $IDE $UICIDE album, his collaboration with Rich Chigga and Ghostface Killah, “Dat Stick Remix”, and his own hit singles, “Get Buck”, "Suicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Caddilac", and "Void".
2) Pouya Jalili Pour, known as Pouya is an Iranian singer. He is most famous for his 2000 “Safar” (Journey) song. Pouya's songs has spread out among Iranians, Afghans and other Persian speaking people. Pouya performs Persian pop music and he currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Handshakes
Pouya Lyrics
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I just want your loyalty
Don't let this be one more mistake
Inside plotting on me
Outside handshakes
Inside plotting on me
Outside handshakes
Don't you turn back to me I made the lane you walk today
Don't let this be one more mistake
Inside plotting on me
Outside handshakes
Inside plotting on me
Outside handshakes
I pour water on the roots of every rapper that I touch
Pay yo homage when you see me sacrifice yo womans guts
As a retainer to yo life
Baby don't wanna get involved with a man like me
I got some issues I can't be yo Mr. Right
I pave my own lanes
I surf my own waves
I did it my own way
For that peso
I stack my queso
From the getgo
I was glowing
And flowin' sicker
Then most of these rappers
Now they linger
Around my finger watch out for my trigger
I can't rock with you bitch
You wanna be famous
Poppin pussy for me lookin' oh so shameless
See me on the TV yellin' out explicit language
Fuck the population this degenerate generation
Don't you turn back to me I made the lane you walk today
I just want your loyalty
Don't let this be one more mistake
Inside plotting on me
Outside handshakes
Inside plotting on me
Outside handshakes
Don't you turn back to me I made the lane you walk today
I just want your loyalty
Don't let this be one more mistake
Inside plotting on me
Outside handshakes
Inside plotting on me
Outside handshakes
The lyrics of Pouya's "Handshakes" explores the theme of loyalty and betrayal, with the rapper boasting of his success and power in the music industry. He warns those around him not to turn their backs on him, as he is the one who paved the lane they walk today. He expresses his desire for loyalty and urges those around him to not make the mistake of plotting against him while they exchange handshakes on the outside.
Pouya goes on to compare himself to other rappers, claiming to pour water on their roots and demanding homage be paid to him. He warns of his dangerous and problematic nature, stating that he cannot be anyone's "Mr. Right." He then brags about paving his own lane and doing things his own way, accumulating wealth and success for himself. In the end, Pouya is disillusioned with the state of the world and concludes with a damning critique of the current generation, calling them degenerate and shameful.
Overall, the lyrics of "Handshakes" reveal the harsh reality of the music industry and the cutthroat nature of success. Pouya warns those around him to be loyal or face the consequences, showcasing the true nature of power.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you turn back to me I made the lane you walk today
I request you to not go away from me as I am the one who created your present and your future.
I just want your loyalty
I expect your allegiance towards me.
Don't let this be one more mistake
Please avoid making any error or mishap and handle things with care and precision.
Inside plotting on me
There are people who are scheming against me behind my back.
Outside handshakes
While on the surface, they appear to be friendly and allied with me.
I pour water on the roots of every rapper that I touch
I provide growth and nurturing to all of the rappers under my influence.
Pay yo homage when you see me sacrifice yo womans guts
Show respect to me whenever I make sacrifices, even if it means hurting your significant other.
As a retainer to yo life
The only way to maintain your survival is to submit to me and my commands.
Baby don't wanna get involved with a man like me
You should not involve yourself with someone like me as I come with baggage and issues.
I got some issues I can't be yo Mr. Right
I have problems that make me a less-than-ideal romantic partner.
I pave my own lanes
I create my own path and never follow anyone else's.
I surf my own waves
I handle my own problems and find my own solutions.
I did it my own way
I went against the norm and accomplished things through unconventional methods.
For that peso
Everything I do is to gain wealth and success.
I stack my queso
I work hard to accumulate riches.
From the getgo
From the beginning, I knew what I wanted and worked towards it.
I was glowing
I was shining and radiating success.
And flowin' sicker
My music was better and more unique than other rappers.
Then most of these rappers
I am superior to many other rappers out there.
Now they linger
They still hang around me, trying to gain something from my success.
Around my finger watch out for my trigger
They are under my influence and I control them, but they must be careful not to provoke my anger.
I can't rock with you bitch
I cannot associate with people who are disloyal or not worth my time.
You wanna be famous
You are only interested in fame and not the art of music itself.
Poppin pussy for me lookin' oh so shameless
You are willing to degrade yourself to gain my approval and status.
See me on the TV yellin' out explicit language
I am not afraid to present myself in a vulgar manner to gain attention.
Fuck the population this degenerate generation
The current society and culture is corrupt and unworthy of respect or admiration.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Kevin Pouya, Michele Scatamacchia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LOL-cringe
- Jesus this was worth the wait, best song he's dropped in a while🔥
@LOL-cringe
- as usual Pouya’s dropping that heat, my dream is to tour with this man.
@LOL-cringe
- Still sending u positive vibes everyday.
- Fire shit right here🔥
@yungcut1206
Still sending u positive vibes everyday. Fire shit right here🔥🔥
@SHTEFUN09
Let me guess. U are aswell a self-diagnosed depressive person, oooh with anxiety aswell ?
@LOL-cringe
- THIS GOES HARD!
@thisguy3367
As usual Pouya’s dropping that heat, my dream is to tour with this man
@dj0rtega
*this guy
@thisguy3367
Daddy Jev I see what you did there
@suhhduhh8088
Jesus this was worth the wait, best song he's dropped in a while.