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."
Reverse
Sage The Gemini Lyrics
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Throw it in reverse
Low-key wanna wife her
In jeans with the rikers
Every girl wanna fight her
She make the light get brighter
Tryna get her to the right spot
Like I only got one shot
Walk to and like why not
I've been watching you, all night
I need her body, tonight
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Ey, throw it in reverse
Ey, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' til your back muscles hurt
Ey, throw it in reverse
Ey, throw it in reverse
Yeah, she was pulling my steelo
I got green like Cee-Lo
Yeah, she see me balling like the D-League
Ey, her ex-man was on the D-Low
Wow, I walked straight into the action
Step in it, treat me like I'm Michael Jackson
In VIP, looking like I went platinum
It's still keep the bread under the mattress
And she right from her head to her heels
I'm on her mind like she forgot to pay her bills
And you can ride if you keep it, real
She want the pickle 'cause she know the deal
I've been watching you, all night
I need her body, tonight
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Ey, throw it in reverse
Ey, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' til your back muscles hurt
Ey, throw it in reverse
Ey, throw it in reverse
I know you see me with the ice on
I want to see you with the lights on
She tryna wiggle in my section
You go hard when it's my song
I know these dudes be all in your face
Spin a check, tryna get you to their place
Moving fast like they tryna win a race
And that's cool but I ain't down for the chase
I got big bills, phone calls to make deals
Play your cards right, just wait 'till I deal
And you do what you want when you copping
I would chase but I got too many options
I've been watching you, all night
I need her body, tonight
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Ey, throw it in reverse
Ey, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' til your back muscles hurt
Ey, throw it in reverse
Ey, throw it in reverse
She only like me for the diamonds on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check
She only like for the diamonds on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check
She only riding for the diamonds on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check
She only like me for the diamonds on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check
In the song "Reverse" by Sage the Gemini, the lyrics depict a man who is drawn to a woman who is captivating due to her looks and personality. The chorus, "Throw it in reverse," repeats throughout the song and is meant to suggest that the woman's beauty and charm have caused a powerful attraction that the singer wants to satisfy physically. The first verse of the song describes how the singer wants to make the woman his own, as he believes that every girl wants to fight for this woman's attention. The lines "Tryna get her to the right spot, white fur got her white hot" convey the singer's passionate desire to be with this woman, as he sees her as his one chance for love.
The second verse focuses on the singer's material possessions and his confidence, as he describes how he is able to attract the woman with his wealth and charm. The lines "She tryna wiggle in my section, you go hard when it's my song" show his recognition of the woman's admiration for him, and how he is in control of the situation. He also makes it clear that he does not want to be played by her as she is only interested in his diamonds. The repeated chorus "Throw it in reverse" refers to the back-and-forth nature of their relationship, with her being drawn to his wealth while he is drawn to her beauty and charm.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw it in reverse
Let's switch it up and do something different
Low-key wanna wife her
I'm really interested in having a relationship with her
In jeans with the rikers
When she wears those tight jeans, she looks amazing
Every girl wanna fight her
Other girls are jealous of her beauty and talent
She make the light get brighter
She brings joy and excitement to my life
Tryna get her to the right spot
I'm trying to take her somewhere special
White fur got her white hot
Her white fur coat is really attractive
Like I only got one shot
I don't want to miss my chance with her
Walk to and like why not
I'm feeling confident and ready to take a chance
Wait now, let me get it first
Hold on a second, I want to be the one to start this
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
I want to pleasure you so much that your muscles ache
Ey, throw it in reverse
Let's switch things up and try something new
Go up, down to the dirt
Let's get down and dirty
Yeah, she was pulling my steelo
She was checking me out and liking what she saw
I got green like Cee-Lo
I have money and success, just like the rapper Cee-Lo
Yeah, she see me balling like the D-League
She can see that I'm succeeding in life, like the players in the D-League (a basketball league)
Ey, her ex-man was on the D-Low
Her ex-boyfriend was being sneaky and dishonest
Wow, I walked straight into the action
I got right into the party and started having fun
Step in it, treat me like I'm Michael Jackson
I'm dancing and having fun, just like Michael Jackson did in his music videos
In VIP, looking like I went platinum
I'm having a great time in the VIP section of the club
It's still keep the bread under the mattress
I still keep my money hidden so no one can steal it
And she right from her head to her heels
She looks great from head to toe
I'm on her mind like she forgot to pay her bills
She can't stop thinking about me
And you can ride if you keep it, real
You can join me if you're honest and true
She want the pickle 'cause she know the deal
She wants me because she knows I'm worth it
I know you see me with the ice on
You can see that I'm wearing a lot of expensive jewelry
I want to see you with the lights on
I want to see you in the spotlight, shining bright
She tryna wiggle in my section
She's trying to get close to me
You go hard when it's my song
You get really into the music when I'm performing
I know these dudes be all in your face
Other guys are trying to get with you
Spin a check, tryna get you to their place
They're trying to use their money to impress you and take you home
Moving fast like they tryna win a race
They're moving quickly, as if there's a competition to win your affection
And that's cool but I ain't down for the chase
I'm not interested in pursuing someone who's not interested in me
I got big bills, phone calls to make deals
I have important things to do and money to make
Play your cards right, just wait 'till I deal
Be patient and I'll give you what you want
And you do what you want when you copping
You can have whatever you want when you're with me
I would chase but I got too many options
I could pursue you if I wanted to, but I have too many other choices
She only like me for the diamonds on my wrist
She's only interested in me because of how much money I have
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check
I have a lot of expensive jewelry and money
Writer(s): JOHN LATHROP MITCHELL, THOMAS BRATFOSS ERIKSEN, DOMINIC WYNN WOODS, ALEXANDER IZQUIERDO, ISAIAH TEJADA, PAULO YTIENZA RODRIGUEZ
Contributed by Matthew R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vitor Pereira
Throw it in reverse
Throw it in reverse
[Verse 1]
Low-key wanna wife her
In jeans with the rikers
Every girl wanna fight her
She make the light get brighter
Tryna get her to the right spot
White fur got her white hot
Like I only got one shot
Walk through and like why not
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been watching you, all night
I need her body, tonight
[Chorus]
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' till your back muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
[Verse 2]
Yeah, she was pulling my steelo
I got green like Cee-Lo
Yeah, she see me balling like the D-League
Eyy, her ex-man was on the D-Low
Wow, I walked straight into the action
Step in it, treat me like I'm Michael Jackson
In VIP, looking like I went platinum
It's still keep the bread under the mattress
And she right from her head to her heels
I'm on her mind like she forgot to pay her bills
And you can ride if you keep it, real
She want the pickle 'cause she know the deal (Wow)
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been watching you, all night
I need her body, tonight
[Chorus]
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' till your back muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
[Verse 3]
I know you see me with the ice on
I want to see you with the light the lights on
She tryna wiggle in my section
You go hard when it's my song
I know these dudes be all in your face
Spin a check, tryna get you to their place
Moving fast like they tryna win a race
And that's cool but I ain't down for the chase
I got big bills, phone calls to make deals
Playing your cards right, just wait 'till I deal
And you do what you want when you copping
I would chase but I got too many options
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been watching you, all night
I need her body, tonight
[Chorus]
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' till your back muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
[Outro]
She only like me for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
She only like for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
She only riding for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
She only like me for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
Elisa Anchusa
Throw it in reverse
Throw it in reverse
Low-key wanna wife her
In jeans with the rikers
Every girl wanna fight her
She make the light get brighter
Tryna get her to the right spot
White fur got her white hot
Like I only got one shot
Walk through and like why not
I've been watching you, all night
I need her body, tonight
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' till your back muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Yeah, she was pulling my steelo
I got green like Cee-Lo
Yeah, she see me balling like the D-League
Eyy, her ex-man was on the D-Low
Wow, I walked straight into the action
Step in it, treat me like I'm Michael Jackson
In VIP, looking like I went platinum
It's still keep the bread under the mattress
And she right from her head to her heels
I'm on her mind like she forgot to pay her bills
And you can ride if you keep it, real
She want the pickle 'cause she know the deal (Wow)
I've been watching you, all night
I need your body, tonight
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' till your back muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
I know you see me with the ice on
I want to see you with the light the lights on
She tryna wiggle in my section
You go hard when it's my song
I know these dudes be all in your face
Spin a check, tryna get you to their place
Moving fast like they tryna win a race
And that's cool but I ain't down for the chase
I got big bills, phone calls to make deals
Playing your cards right, just wait 'till I deal
And you do what you want when you copping
I would chase but I got too many options
I've been watching you, all night
I need you body, tonight
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' till your back muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
She only like me for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
She only like for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
She only riding for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
She only like me for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
γSxga
This guy is definitely underrated
Sumz A
Sxga γ definitely
γSxga
Chillio I had only discovered him last year but I was so disappointed that I hadn't found him earlier because his songs are extremely catchy I always find myself singing them at times too
γSxga
LaTaysia Bowie ayeee
Pedalz
ARMY ikr i have been listening to him ever since red nose. Ik that was like in 2013 but I really like his music.
LaTaysia Bowie
Sxga γ ARMY!!!!!!
Jas singh
This guy makes some of the best songs Iβve ever heard, anyone else wondering why he isnβt a hit?
Vitor Pereira
Throw it in reverse
Throw it in reverse
[Verse 1]
Low-key wanna wife her
In jeans with the rikers
Every girl wanna fight her
She make the light get brighter
Tryna get her to the right spot
White fur got her white hot
Like I only got one shot
Walk through and like why not
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been watching you, all night
I need her body, tonight
[Chorus]
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' till your back muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
[Verse 2]
Yeah, she was pulling my steelo
I got green like Cee-Lo
Yeah, she see me balling like the D-League
Eyy, her ex-man was on the D-Low
Wow, I walked straight into the action
Step in it, treat me like I'm Michael Jackson
In VIP, looking like I went platinum
It's still keep the bread under the mattress
And she right from her head to her heels
I'm on her mind like she forgot to pay her bills
And you can ride if you keep it, real
She want the pickle 'cause she know the deal (Wow)
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been watching you, all night
I need her body, tonight
[Chorus]
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' till your back muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
[Verse 3]
I know you see me with the ice on
I want to see you with the light the lights on
She tryna wiggle in my section
You go hard when it's my song
I know these dudes be all in your face
Spin a check, tryna get you to their place
Moving fast like they tryna win a race
And that's cool but I ain't down for the chase
I got big bills, phone calls to make deals
Playing your cards right, just wait 'till I deal
And you do what you want when you copping
I would chase but I got too many options
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been watching you, all night
I need her body, tonight
[Chorus]
Wait now, let me get it first
Going down to your back, muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Go up, down to the dirt
Take a lil' till your back muscles hurt
Eyy, throw it in reverse
Eyy, throw it in reverse
[Outro]
She only like me for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
She only like for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
She only riding for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
She only like me for the diamond on my wrist
Diamonds on my neck, six diamonds on the check (On the check)
saharasaur
THANK YOU
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Pretty sure its "till your back muscles hurt"....