When he made the decision to rap, nobody would help him. He’d 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. He’d become a wholly self-sufficient artist before tenth grade. Now 21, he recalls, “All I cared about was music. I would stay up all night working on tracks and go to school tired. It didn’t matter. I wanted to be heard.”
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 genre—like 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."
Gas Pedal
Sage The Gemini Lyrics
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Wiggle like you tryna make yo ass fall off
Hella thick I wanna smash 'em all, now
Speed up, gas pedal, now
Speed up, gas pedal
Black money let them hoes say amen
I'm just tryna make it clear boy Ray-Bans
I play a hole every night DJ amen
Room full of boppers, tell them give me topper
Beat it beat it up no one hit the coppers
I'm S-A-G-E you would like to know
Fee-Fi fo-fum large me in yo throat
West-side baby do what you do
And you got tail, well that shit do
It's, pretty nigga mobbin' it's the way that it go
I be steppin' up in the club they make 'em drop to my shoe
And you mad cause I spoon, but I don't give a fork
Silverware a nigga out if he actin' a poor spork
You's like boy grab a girl and get a yank-in'
Got a booty like coupes I'm tryna make-it, woah
Slow down, grab the wall
Wiggle like you tryna make yo ass fall off
Hella thick I wanna smash 'em all, now
Speed up, gas pedal, now
Speed up, gas pedal
She a trick for a dolla bill
And her boyfriend a bitch call him Tyler Perry
Eugh, I'm in the black bat lookin' scary
On my way to the cake no bake Gary
Oops bakeries, never been no fake-amies
Lead her to the bathroom, she askin' where you takin' me
Uh, tell her slow down baby
I'm too turned up it's finna go down baby
When you hit the stage the people do a 180
When I hit the stage man the club wanna pay me
Uh, you niggaz so fugazzi got a white bitch with me call that hoe slim shady uh
Nigga 'su so crazy
Got two hoes with me make my old bitch hate me, uh
All about my payment, you say we gettin' money that's an understatement uh
Slow down, grab the wall
Wiggle like you tryna make yo ass fall off
Hella thick I wanna smash 'em all, now
Speed up, gas pedal, now
Speed up, gas pedal
Lil' mama got sex appeal
I make her sing if she wanna get a record deal
What the shit do, it's finna get real
She got a booty so big it's like a ferris wheel
Lil' mama got sex appeal
I make her sing if she wanna get a record deal
What the shit do, it's finna get real
She got a booty so big it's like a ferris wheel
Slow down, grab the wall
Wiggle like you tryna make yo ass fall off
Hella thick I wanna smash 'em all, now
Speed up, gas pedal, now
Speed up, gas pedal
The song “Gas Pedal” by Sage The Gemini Feat. IamSu! is a fast-paced hip-hop track that focuses on themes of speed, sex, and money. The lyrics tend to be quite explicit and straightforward. The main focus is on the gas pedal, which is used as a metaphor for speed and how it can accelerate everything in life, including sex, success, and money.
The first verse of the song is all about getting the party started, with lyrics like “Slow down, grab the wall, wiggle like you tryna make yo ass fall off” and “Room full of boppers, tell them give me topper, beat it beat it up, no one hit the coppers”. In essence, the verse discusses finding someone to hook up with, dancing provocatively, and making sure that nobody calls the police.
The second verse delves deeper into the idea of money and power, with lyrics discussing how the artist is trying to make it clear that he’s a great man, and how he wants to take advantage of all the opportunities that come his way. The verse also talks about having two women who are fighting for his attention and making his old girlfriend jealous.
Overall, the song is a fun, upbeat, and provocative track that’s perfect for parties, clubbing, or any other high-energy activity.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down, grab the wall
Take your time and steady yourself by leaning on the wall
Wiggle like you tryna make yo ass fall off
Move your body in a sensual way as if you were trying to lose control
Hella thick I wanna smash 'em all, now
I am attracted to curvy women and I want to have sex with as many as possible right now
Speed up, gas pedal, now
Accelerate the car by pressing the gas pedal with force
Black money let them hoes say amen
I am so rich that even prostitutes would acknowledge my wealth
I'm just tryna make it clear boy Ray-Bans
I am wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses to look cool and let others know that I am confident and successful
I'm a great man, woah say a friend
I am a great person and my friends can attest to that
I play a hole every night DJ amen
I frequent nightclubs and perform as a DJ, making the crowd shout 'amen' in approval
Room full of boppers, tell them give me topper
I am surrounded by attractive women, and I want them to perform oral sex on me
Beat it beat it up no one hit the coppers
I am having rough sex and making sure that the police won't be called
I'm S-A-G-E you would like to know
My name is Sage and I'm sure you're curious about me
Fee-Fi fo-fum large me in yo throat
My penis is big and I want to have oral sex
West-side baby do what you do
I am from the West side of town and I embrace that culture and mindset
And you got tail, well, that shit do
You have a nice body and I appreciate that
It's pretty nigga mobbin' it's the way that it go
I am a handsome man and I enjoy living life like a gangster
I be steppin' up in the club they make 'em drop to my shoe
I am popular and famous, and people are amazed by my presence
And you mad cause I spoon, but I don't give a fork
You are jealous of me because I am in a romantic relationship and happy, but I don't care what you think
Silverware a nigga out if he actin' a poor spork
I am wealthy enough to buy expensive cutlery and if anyone tries to mess with me they will regret it
You's like boy grab a girl and get a yank-in'
You are telling me to find a girl and have sex with her as soon as possible
Got a booty like coupes I'm tryna make-it, woah
I am obsessed with women's butts and I want to have sex with them all the time
She a trick for a dollar bill
She is a prostitute who is willing to have sex for money
And her boyfriend a bitch call him Tyler Perry
Her boyfriend is weak and effeminate, like the characters in Tyler Perry's movies
On my way to the cake no bake Gary
I am on my way to make more money and I don't need anyone's help
Oops bakeries, never been no fake-amies
I have never pretended to be someone else and I am always true to myself
Lead her to the bathroom, she askin' where you takin' me
I am about to have sex with her in the bathroom and she is curious and excited
Uh, tell her slow down baby
I am advising her to slow down and be patient during sex
I'm too turned up it's finna go down baby
I am very excited and energized, and sex is about to happen
When you hit the stage the people do a 180
When I perform on stage, people are so impressed that they turn their heads 180 degrees
When I hit the stage man the club wanna pay me
When I perform on stage, the nightclub wants to give me money because I am popular and talented
Uh, you niggaz so fugazzi got a white bitch with me call that hoe slim shady uh
You are not real and authentic, and I have a white girlfriend who is so attractive that I call her Slim Shady
Nigga 'su so crazy
I am so wild and unpredictable
Got two hoes with me make my old bitch hate me, uh
I have two women with me and my ex-girlfriend is jealous and angry
All about my payment, you say we gettin' money that's an understatement uh
I am all about making money and you think we are making a lot, but it's actually more than you can imagine
Lil' mama got sex appeal
This young woman has a lot of sexual attractiveness and charm
I make her sing if she wanna get a record deal
I am telling her that if she wants to become famous, she should have sex with me
What the shit do, it's finna get real
I am about to do something exciting and intense
She got a booty so big it's like a ferris wheel
This woman's butt is so large and round, it resembles a Ferris wheel
Slow down, grab the wall
Take your time and steady yourself by leaning on the wall
Wiggle like you tryna make yo ass fall off
Move your body in a sensual way as if you were trying to lose control
Hella thick I wanna smash 'em all, now
I am attracted to curvy women and I want to have sex with as many as possible right now
Speed up, gas pedal, now
Accelerate the car by pressing the gas pedal with force
Speed up, gas pedal
Keep accelerating the car by pressing the gas pedal repeatedly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ali Yusuf, Dominic Wynn Woods, Ernest Joseph Rougeau, Nyle Kalin Parrish, Shomari Wilson, Sudan Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@roeparris9247
Slow down
Grab your bible
Pray like you’re tryna make your soul revival
Praise the lord
@KevinWakliFitness
Amen my lady
@wislow1417
@@randomguy3000 FBI HAS ENTERED THE CHAT*
@valtaep1ece796
RANDOM GUY lol she’s like 9
@FonzoTheTrucker
@@valtaep1ece796 I wonder if he got locked up yet! 😂😂😂
@cinnamoncream406
I remember that vine
@jahsehisking686
I refuse to believe that this song is 7 years old... 😔
@isabellacoon1388
Same thou
@kidgoku2206
Frfr I'm 21 now
@kianaa5736
Right😭😭