When he made the decision to rap, nobody would help him. Heβd bring rhymes to his peers for beats, and no one jumped at the chance to collaborate. So, he went even harder and he did everything himself. By the age of 14, he had taught himself how to create beats, produce, and even mix and master. Heβd become a wholly self-sufficient artist before tenth grade. Now 21, he recalls, βAll I cared about was music. I would stay up all night working on tracks and go to school tired. It didnβt matter. I wanted to be heard.β
Inspired by everyone from Chris Brown and Usher to Jay-Z and Pharrell, he studied various genres inside and out. That determination and dedication eventually yielded a viral sensation.
In 2008, he dropped his first online track "You Should Know" on MySpace. It became a viral hit, generating over three million views and buzzing amongst listeners worldwide. Joining up with the famed crew HBK Gang, the Bay Area began to embrace him as he performed countless gigs, developed a local presence, and honed a sound of his own.
"Musically, it's a mixture of everything," he explains. "It's like going to McDonalds and pouring every drink in one cup. I want to start my own genreβlike a crossover of R&B and Bay Area party hip-hop."
That crossover revs up on "Gas Pedal." This smash hit switches lanes between a club-ready beat and a swaggering hook. Sage's smooth flow coasts alongside a slick verse from HBK's Iamsu.
He continues, "It's a dancing song. I like to keep the violence to a minimum. Dancing helps kids in a big way that no one wants to pay attention to. If they're dancing, it's all good. I grew up listening to Iamsu. To have him on there is a blessing."
The song attracted Republic Records who inked a deal with him in 2013. Then, as part of the EP of the same name, "Gas Pedal" sped toward the top online and at radio, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hip-Hop Chart and racking up over 12 million YouTube/VEVO views. At the same time, countless fans uploaded their own takes on the song to both YouTube and Vine, making the impact simply seismic. Cumulatively, there are over 110 million viral views fueled by this immense audience response without radio. It also serves as a gateway to his forthcoming full-length debut album for the label.
Another banger "Red Nose" wiggles from an unshakable chorus and a massive groove, becoming an anthem in its own right. It showcases just how clever he really is too. "I wanted to say something that means 'ass-shaking' without simply saying it," he grins. "That's where the comparison to a red nose pit bull came from."
Ultimately though, everything about Sage stands out. Producing and writing, he architects his own vision completely from the music to the rhymes. Now, he's speeding towards the top.
"I want people to feel like they can live with me through the music," he concludes. "It's about having a good time together. The album's going to have turn-up and party songs as well some more emotional moments. It's everything, and everyone is welcome along for the ride."
Come Get It
Sage The Gemini Lyrics
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If I said I was in love, with you
You say I'm a player, not true
Only one on my roster is you
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
Six months too long
Come home while you gone
I'ma get it, watch me put it down on you
You like it how I go four rounds on you
Rack it up, rack up, lift that up, back that up
And if I put it in your life you might not get that back up
I promise, you know I do it better than the rest though
Other girls want it, all they get is "Hell no"
They say a nigga soft 'cause I care for you
I admit I'm actin' real for you, fuck it I'm there for you (there for you)
Yeah fuck it, I'm there for you (there for you)
If you need, I'ma send it over there for you
Would you believe me, baby
If I said I was in love, with you
You say I'm a player, not true
Only one on my roster is you
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
Would you believe me (baby)
If I said I was in love (with you)
Now you say I'm a player (not true)
Only one on my roster (is you)
Nigga I do it in the parking lot
Yeah, girl you like that, I ain't gotta do a lot
Plus I got a coupe, so you know that we can moan a lot
You gonna make a drop, I don't stop, I lick up every drop
They say a nigga soft 'cause I care for you
I admit I'm actin' real for you, fuck it I'm there for you (there for you)
Yeah fuck it, I'm there for you (there for you)
If you need, I'ma send it over there for you
Would you believe me, baby
If I said I was in love, with you
You say I'm a player, not true
Only one on my roster is you
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
P-P-P-Lo, time to bring the bass back
In Sage the Gemini's song "Come Get It," the artist asks his lover if she would believe him if he said he was in love with her, despite his reputation as a player. He reassures her that she is the only one on his roster, and that he has everything she needs if she would just come get it. The song features a catchy chorus where Sage repeats the phrase "You need it, I got it" followed by an invitation to "come get it, get it, baby."
The second verse of the song suggests that Sage has been waiting for his lover to return home after being gone for six months, and promises to put it down on her when she arrives. He continues to boast about his skills in the bedroom, implying that his lover will enjoy their time together. Despite his confident demeanor, Sage also expresses his genuine feelings for his lover, admitting that he cares for her and will do anything to be there for her.
Overall, the song is a blend of romantic and sensual lyrics, showcasing Sage's vulnerability and his desire to please his lover. The chorus is a catchy and memorable hook that is sure to get stuck in listeners' heads, while the verses highlight Sage's ability to switch between braggadocious and affectionate tones.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you believe me, baby
Asking if the listener would trust the thoughts and feelings being expressed
If I said I was in love, with you
Saying that the singer is genuinely in love with the listener
You say I'm a player, not true
Disproving the accusation that the singer is a womanizer
Only one on my roster is you
Emphasizing that the listener is the only person the artist is interested in
You need it, I got it, come get it, get it, baby
Offering love and support to the listener
Six months too long
Expressing the singer's desire to reunite with the listener
Come home while you gone
Urging the listener to come back home
I'ma get it, watch me put it down on you
Asserting the artist's sexual prowess
You like it how I go four rounds on you
Describing the listener's enjoyment of the artist's sexual stamina
Rack it up, rack up, lift that up, back that up
Suggesting various sexual acts to the listener
And if I put it in your life you might not get that back up
Warning the listener that they may become addicted to the singer's love and attention
Other girls want it, all they get is 'Hell no'
Rejecting the advances of other women because the artist is committed to the listener
They say a nigga soft 'cause I care for you
Addressing criticism for showing affection and concern towards the listener
I admit I'm actin' real for you, fuck it I'm there for you (there for you)
Acknowledging the singer's authenticity and commitment to the listener
If you need, I'ma send it over there for you
Offering to provide the listener with anything they need
Nigga I do it in the parking lot
Boasting about the artist's sexual confidence and willingness to engage in public sex
Yeah, girl you like that, I ain't gotta do a lot
Assuming that the listener enjoys the artist's sexual advances and implying that the artist does not need to put in much effort to please them
Plus I got a coupe, so you know that we can moan a lot
Implying that the listener will enjoy having sex in the singer's car
You gonna make a drop, I don't stop, I lick up every drop
Explicitly describing the singer's willingness to please the listener sexually
P-P-P-Lo, time to bring the bass back
Introducing the next section of the song with a reference to the beat drop
Writer(s): PAOLO RODRIGUEZ, DOMINIC WYNN WOODS
Contributed by Jasmine C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MTdaB0SS
If there's one thing Sage knows.... It's how to make a club BANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@AV50isME
Don't understand why Sage The Gemini is so underrated :| i like his songs so much. He has something nice in every song. I m a 50 cent fan from day 1 but Sage has the dope music, i like to hear it every day
@mandyz2216
Sage the gemini on fire every minute a new release
@monicale3779
Sum1 pay my ambulance fee
@alexey5385
Monica Le nah
@monicale3779
Ur sex is fire
@alexey5385
Monica Le thanks
@ratty7235
hell ya another album to add to the playlist π₯π₯π₯
@censorious_
I really like how the chorus begins and the break away is just... ππΎ
@goaway1689
The chill music π€π€