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."

Remember Me
Sage The Gemini Lyrics

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Remember me, remember me
Remember me, remember me
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
Remember me, remember me
Fuck the cool crowd, bitch I'm a nerd

This is not high school the cool crowd is absurd

Pull up look like million bucks
I don't ride solo million trucks
Whole team flyer than million ducks
Team quack that paper a million blunts
Nowadays girls get meaner
Call her a B, she has no stinger
Remember me, Freshman you Senior
That's my Gibauds and my eyes are greener
Shoes a little cleaner, thought you heard
Fuck the cool crowd, bitch I'm a nerd
A nigga got money now you don't think I'm a perv
This is not high school the cool crowd is absurd

Remember me, remember me
Remember me, remember me
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
Remember me, remember me
Fuck the cool crowd, bitch I'm a nerd
This is not high school the cool crowd is absurd

Walking around campus at break time
Niggas saying he's back like a Ma$e line
There was bitches there thicker than a steak fry
But I couldn't get head on FaceTime
They used to treat a nigga like a step child
I felt like that white dude on 8 Mile
If-If you said I could hit I'm footing 8 miles
I'm just keeping it G now I'm pimping throughout 8 towns
Now I know these niggas hate me
Young nigga getting fans like A/C
And girls I keep a bunch like Brady
And collect every penny like J. C

Remember me, remember me
Remember me, remember me
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
Remember me, remember me

Fuck the cool crowd, bitch I'm a nerd
This is not high school the cool crowd is absurd

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Sage the Gemini's song "Remember Me" directly confront the mainstream idea of what is considered "cool." The repetitiveness of the chorus emphasizes the importance of being remembered despite not fitting in with the conventional definition of coolness. The line "Fuck the cool crowd, bitch I'm a nerd" announces Sage's rejection of societal stereotypes and his refusal to succumb to peer pressure. He asserts that high school is not the greatest time of life, and that the "cool crowd" is ridiculous, even calling them "absurd."

Throughout the rest of the song, Sage highlights his newfound success, as he pulls up looking like a "million bucks," travelling with his whole team in "million trucks." His success contrasts with his past experiences, where he felt neglected and like a "stepchild." Sage also mentions his loathing of social media, as he sings "I couldn't get head on FaceTime," showing that the attention he now receives is more meaningful than superficial online attention.

Overall, "Remember Me" is a message of self-love, self-acceptance, and self-confidence, showcasing Sage's growth from feeling like an outcast to becoming a successful artist who values his unique personality. The song serves as a reminder to not conform to societal expectations, and instead, be true to oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

Remember me, remember me
This song and its message should be memorable

I'm yelling, cool bro, bitch I'm a nerd
I'm cool in my own way and proud to be a nerd

Fuck the cool crowd, bitch I'm a nerd
I don't care about fitting in with the 'cool' people, I embrace being a nerd

This is not high school the cool crowd is absurd
No need to bend the knee to the popular crowd, their criteria is ridiculous

Pull up look like million bucks
I look and feel successful

I don't ride solo million trucks
I don't need to drive around in flashy vehicles to prove anything

Team quack that paper a million blunts
My crew and I make a lot of money

Call her a B, she has no stinger
Women trying to insult me with words like 'bitch' have no power over me

Freshman you Senior
I remember when I was a freshman and now I'm succeeding beyond senior year

That's my Gibauds and my eyes are greener
I'm proud of the things I own and the way I look

Fuck the cool crowd, bitch I'm a nerd
Again, I don't care about fitting in with the 'cool' people, I embrace being a nerd

A nigga got money now you don't think I'm a perv
Now that I have wealth and success, people view me differently and without suspicion

Walking around campus at break time
I'm recounting a time when I was in school

Niggas saying he's back like a Ma$e line
People recognized me when I returned to campus, like the rapper Ma$e who makes a lot of comebacks

But I couldn't get head on FaceTime
Despite being recognized, I didn't get what I wanted, like a video chat hookup

I felt like that white dude on 8 Mile
I felt like the white rapper, Eminem, in the movie 8 Mile, who was an outsider trying to make it

If-If you said I could hit I'm footing 8 miles
If you promised me something, I would go to great lengths to get it

Young nigga getting fans like A/C
I'm gaining popularity and fans quickly

And girls I keep a bunch like Brady
I have a lot of girls in my life, like Tom Brady has trophies

And collect every penny like J. C
I make sure to collect all the money I deserve, like the department store J.C. Penney

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAULO RODRIGUEZ, DOMINIC WOODS

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