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."
Go Somewhere
Sage The Gemini Lyrics
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But I saw you from across the room
And I just wanna say I like your hair
Maybe some time we can
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Yeah, excuse my manners
I just wanna, I just wanna do it on camera
Where you wanna go baby we could go anywhere?
And if I already landed then I'm gonna send you there
I got a pocket that has nothing but some Benjamins
You so sweet you should change your name to Cinnamon
I be making dividends in hella different states
These niggas out of line Imma put them in place
Real good organization
Heartbreak gang we are more than a nation
Aborting these babies, I ain't feeling these niggas
Lick they bitch like a letter and then I'm sealing these niggas, fate
Excuse me. I know you don't care
But I saw you from across the room
And I just wanna say I like your hair
Maybe some time we can
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go go somewhere tear down the wall
Got the number to your drawers making bootycalls
Girl I'm just playing
Gotta get like Jeff and get married I'm saying, yeah
Money to the max just went up the bank
Got me in the clouds, just without the plane
Imagine us living life out in Maine
HBK gang yeah we here to stay
A real one need a real one
Chasing you girl that's a real run
With me you gonna have some good times
So if you lose him no I ain't a rerun
Excuse me. I know you don't care
But I saw you from across the room
And I just wanna say I like your hair
Maybe some time we can
Go somewhere? Hey.
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Excuse me. I know you don't care
But I saw you from across the room
And I just wanna say I like your hair
Maybe some time we can
Go somewhere? Hey.
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere? Hey
The lyrics of "Go Somewhere" by Sage The Gemini Feat. Iamsu are simple and repetitive, but the tone and the rhythm of the song make it enjoyable. The musician is trying to get the attention of a woman he saw from across the room by complimenting her hair and asking her if she would like to go somewhere with him. Both Sage The Gemini and Iamsu are known for their music that is often described as being about love, relationships, and living the high life. In this song, they express their desire to make a real connection and take things to the next level with this particular woman.
The phrase, "Excuse me. I know you don't care," seems like an oxymoron at first, but it may indicate the musician's confidence and his way of showing that he is not afraid to put himself out there. He is offering this woman a chance to get to know him and see where things go. The lyrics also reference how they could go anywhere and do anything, highlighting the limitless possibilities of what their encounter could bring. The line, "Money to the max just went up the bank, got me in the clouds, just without the plane," denotes that the musician is quite wealthy and can afford to go wherever he wants with her.
Overall, the song is about taking a chance on finding love and seeing where it takes you. It's a playful and lighthearted song, but it has depth in its message of connection and taking risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me. I know you don't care
I apologize for interrupting, I understand that you may not be interested
But I saw you from across the room
I noticed you from a distance
And I just wanna say I like your hair
I want to compliment your hairstyle
Maybe some time we can
If you're interested, perhaps we could
Go somewhere? Hey
Go somewhere, just the two of us?
Yeah, excuse my manners
Please forgive me if I am being too forward
I just wanna, I just wanna do it on camera
I want to capture this moment on video
Where you wanna go baby we could go anywhere?
We have endless possibilities for where we could go
And if I already landed then I'm gonna send you there
If I have already been to the place you want to go, I'll take you there
I got a pocket that has nothing but some Benjamins
I have a lot of cash on me
You so sweet you should change your name to Cinnamon
You are very attractive and pleasant, like the spice cinnamon
I be making dividends in hella different states
I am making a lot of money in many different states
These n****s out of line Imma put them in place
These individuals are behaving inappropriately, I will confront them
Real good organization
My team and I are very organized and efficient
Heartbreak gang we are more than a nation
My team is very close-knit and supportive, we are like a nation
Aborting these babies, I ain't feeling these n****s
I am cutting off ties with individuals I do not like
Lick they bitch like a letter and then I'm sealing these n****s, fate
I am taking someone's significant other and ending their relationship for good
Go go somewhere tear down the wall
Let's escape together and have no barriers
Got the number to your drawers making bootycalls
I have your phone number for late-night rendezvous
Girl I'm just playing
I am only joking, not being serious
Gotta get like Jeff and get married I'm saying, yeah
I want to settle down and get married, like Jeff (presumably someone he knows)
Money to the max just went up the bank
I have a lot of money and just deposited more
Got me in the clouds, just without the plane
I am very high up or excited, but without the use of a plane
Imagine us living life out in Maine
Let's picture ourselves living a good life in Maine
HBK gang yeah we here to stay
My team is committed and loyal
A real one need a real one
A genuine person needs another genuine person
Chasing you girl that's a real run
I am determined to pursue you, that's a serious commitment
With me you gonna have some good times
I will provide enjoyable experiences if you choose to be with me
So if you lose him no I ain't a rerun
If you leave your current partner for me, it won't be repetitive or boring
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SUDAN WILLIAMS, DOMINIC WYNN WOODS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paul
What a throwback. 7 years goes by like nothing. They don’t make slaps like this anymore
Aamyah
Probably one of the best songs Sage has sang...
josieLoveeeeYou
Love this song💕💯
SMG VIBES
That beat tho 🔊🎉😜
ZELLO
Right 💯
Anthony Bowen
he killed that beat
Katesha
my favorite song by him
Osvaldo Cotto
Drake was supposed to be in this song but due to him working on his album at the time he was too busy but I would love for a collaboration of sage the gemini and drake
superdavid89
This my jam!!!
Courtney Owens
I LOOOOVE THIS SONG!!! OMG!!!!