Success doesn't come easily for anybody. Since day one, persistence has bee… Read Full Bio ↴Success doesn't come easily for anybody. Since day one, persistence has been the name of the game for Bay Area rapper Sage The Gemini.

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."

Red Nose
Sage The Gemini Lyrics

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(Holy shit)
All this money on me
Come and take it from a G
All she tryna do is get naked (Naked)

And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Li-li-li-li-like a red nose
And she gon' shake it, like a red nose

Like a, like a, like a red nose
And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Li-li-li-li-like a red nose
And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Like a, like a, like a red nose

That booty talkin' to me, what that shit say?
Shake it for the dojo I'm the sensei
Once you wobble on my song, on replay
Almost got 'er at house, up off Kingsway
I told her shake it like a red nose Pitbull
And I'mma keep throwin' money 'til your bank full
Cake-cake-cake-cake birthday suit
Damn in a little I'mma forget your age soon
Whoa, OK, now let's do it my way
If she don't go crazy then she walkin' on the highway
And if she don't believe me tell that bitch just try me
Bet you she be shakin' from the club back to my place whoa

All this money on me
Come and take it from a G
All she tryna do is get naked (Naked)

And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Li-li-li-li-like a red nose
And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Like a, like a, like a red nose
And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Li-li-li-li-like a red nose
And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Like a, like a, like a red nose

I told her time to go to work, clock in
Go on open up, I'm a locksmith
West side tell them other people stop it
I'm fly, and that's why she headed to the cockpit
Black Money Sage, whoadie I'mma winner
I just play 'em like a game I don't press enter
I'm hella raw listen to the way I did 'er
I was in 'er and her nigga was there makin' dinner
Uh, all this money start movin' and I'mma throw it
She choosin' I got her lookin', hm is it OK?
Black Money we take 'em in and then quit it
We shake 'em and if she like me it's nothin', OK
Part hard party hard wit' no party fouls
Couple girls in the back wit' some party mouths
Caver her back in, then turn the party out
Shake it like a red nose, time to let 'em out, whoa

All this money on me
Come and take it from a G
All she tryna do is get naked (Naked)

And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Li-li-li-li-like a red nose
And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Like a, like a, like a red nose
And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Li-li-li-li-like a red nose
And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
Like a, like a, like a red nose

All this money on me
All she tryna do is get naked, naked, naked, naked
Like a red nose
Li-li-li-li-like a red nose
Like a red nose
Like a, like a, like a red nose
Like a red nose
Li-li-li-li-like a red nose

Like a red nose
Like a, like a, like a red nose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Red Nose by Sage the Gemini describe a woman who is eager to take off her clothes and shake her body to the rhythm of the music. The singer encourages her to shake it like a pitbull with a red nose, and promises to keep throwing money until she has filled her bank account. He brags about his wealth and his ability to seduce women, boasting about how he was able to take a girl home from Kingsway.

The lyrics of the song, however, have been criticized for their objectification of women and their promotion of materialism. Some have argued that the song is part of a larger trend in popular music that celebrates the objectification of women's bodies and the pursuit of material wealth. Despite the criticisms, the song has been a commercial success, and has been streamed millions of times on music platforms like Spotify and YouTube.

Line by Line Meaning

All this money on me
Sage The Gemini boasts about the amount of cash he has.

Come and take it from a G
He challenges anyone to try and take his money from him, confident in his abilities to protect it.

All she tryna do is get naked (Naked)
The woman he sings about has one motive: to strip down.

And she gon' shake it, like a red nose
The woman is going to dance provocatively, specifically shaking her rear end like a red nose pit bull.

Li-li-li-li-like a red nose
Sage The Gemini uses this line as part of the catchy hook, emphasizing the dog-like shaking of the woman's rear end.

That booty talkin' to me, what that shit say?
Sage uses a bit of humor to describe how a woman's rear end is communicating with him, enticing him with its curves.

Shake it for the dojo I'm the sensei
Sage describes himself as a martial arts teacher, encouraging the woman to dance for him - his student.

Once you wobble on my song, on replay
Sage wants the woman to keep dancing to his song on repeat, giving her ample opportunity to show off her moves.

Almost got 'er at house, up off Kingsway
Sage possibly hints at picking up a woman from a specific location in order to take her back to his place.

I told her shake it like a red nose Pitbull
Sage repeats the line from the hook, giving the woman specific instructions on how to dance.

And I'mma keep throwin' money 'til your bank full
Sage brags about throwing money at the woman for her dancing until she has enough in the bank to satisfy her financial needs.

Cake-cake-cake-cake birthday suit
Sage uses a metaphor of a birthday party cake to describe the nakedness of the woman.

Damn in a little I'mma forget your age soon
Sage acknowledges the woman's youth or level of attractiveness, hinting he may forget how old she is - physically or mentally.

If she don't go crazy then she walkin' on the highway
Sage expects the woman to dance wildly for him, or else he'll refuse to give her a ride home.

And if she don't believe me tell that bitch just try me
Sage asserts his confidence in his abilities to protect himself and his cash, even if someone tries to confront him.

Bet you she be shakin' from the club back to my place whoa
Sage is confident in his abilities to convince the woman to come home with him and continue dancing for him all night.

I told her time to go to work, clock in
Sage tells the woman it's time to get to work and start dancing for him.

Go on open up, I'm a locksmith
Sage compares himself to a locksmith, as he's able to 'unlock' the woman and her dancing potential.

West side tell them other people stop it
Sage proudly represents his side of town, telling others to stop trying to compete with him.

I'm fly, and that's why she headed to the cockpit
Sage believes he's attractive and charming enough to attract any woman to his 'cockpit', his home or bedroom.

Black Money Sage, whoadie I'mma winner
Sage boasts about his knowledge on making money, his black heritage, and confirms his winning status.

I just play 'em like a game I don't press enter
Sage compares his interactions with women to a game, but explains that he won't press the 'enter' button, or start a full relationship and commitment.

I'm hella raw listen to the way I did 'er
Sage describes himself as raw, or unfiltered, in his interactions with women and brags about how he succeeded with the woman in mention.

I was in 'er and her nigga was there makin' dinner
Sage brags, with crude language, about possibly sleeping with the woman while her boyfriend was home cooking dinner.

We shake 'em and if she like me it's nothin', OK
Sage describes how he and his friends will shake the women they interact with, and it means nothing to him unless the woman shows genuine interest in him.

Part hard party hard wit' no party fouls
Sage brags about his partying skills and ability to have fun continuously, without any mistakes or wrongdoings.

Couple girls in the back wit' some party mouths
Sage describes having some talkative women in the backseat of his car or vehicle, while they all party together.

Caver her back in, then turn the party out
Sage describes entertaining the women in the backseat, then turning the entire party (possibly a club, bar, or other event) into more fun.

Shake it like a red nose, time to let 'em out, whoa
Sage repeats the line from the hook, encouraging the woman to dance and show off her moves to the fullest.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOMINIC WYNN WOODS

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