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."
Tick Tick Boom
Sage The Gemini Lyrics
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It's go, go, go, go, go, go, go time
Tick, tick, boom
We're bringin' the noise
Oh, baby, we bringin' out toys
Separate men from the boys
Chopper be singin', should be on The Voice
Gang, gang, we don't die out
When it like this, ain't no timeouts
Tell me who really gon' find out?
Rowdy
We gettin' rowdy, rowdy
Rowdy
We gettin' rowdy, rowdy (ooh)
We be disturbin' the peace (ooh)
Workin', we servin' the streets (ooh)
'Bout to go in, goin' beast (ooh)
Bang, bang, leave you asleep
Tick, tick, boom
Hard body, body
You're not scarin' nobody
You make me resort to wildin'
You must be blinded by the diamonds
I didn't want it to be this way
But y'all want me to try this
So it's no way around it
You the loudest one, it's gettin' crowded
Rowdy
We gettin' rowdy, rowdy
Rowdy
We gettin' rowdy, rowdy (ooh)
We be disturbin' the peace (ooh)
Workin', we servin' the streets (ooh)
'Bout to go in, goin' beast (ooh)
Bang, bang, leave you asleep
Woo
It's go, go, go, go, go, go, go time
Tick, tick, boom
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
We be disturbin' the peace (ooh)
Workin', we servin' the streets (ooh)
'Bout to go in, goin' beast (ooh)
Bang, bang, leave you asleep
Woo
It's go, go, go, go, go, go, go time
Tick, tick, boom
In the song "Tick Tick Boom" by Sage the Gemini, the artist speaks about getting rowdy and disturbing the peace. The song is about being unapologetically loud while having fun and not caring about the consequences. The phrase "Tick, tick, boom" is repeated throughout the song and could be taken as a reference to a countdown until something explosive happens.
The hook of the song ("We be disturbin' the peace, Workin', we servin' the streets, 'Bout to go in, goin' beast, Bang, bang, leave you asleep") talks about how the group he's with is ready to bring noise and make a statement. Sage talks about how they have the toys and are separating "men from the boys." The chopper is singing, and they're ready to ride out and not stop until the job is done.
Sage then talks about how people must be blinded by the diamonds, and he didn't want it to be this way, but he had to resort to wilding because everyone else was too loud and causing a disturbance. The last repetition of the hook is sung in a more aggressive tone and shows that there is no stopping them.
Overall, the song is an anthem of sorts for those who want to be loud and have fun with their crew. It's a call-to-action to be unapologetic and make a statement with your actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo
It's go, go, go, go, go, go, go time
Tick, tick, boom
It's time to go all out and show what we're capable of. We're about to make an impact so big that it'll leave everyone in awe. The countdown has begun, and the explosion is imminent.
We're bringin' the noise
Oh, baby, we bringin' out toys
Separate men from the boys
Chopper be singin', should be on The Voice
Bang, bang, we gon' ride out
Gang, gang, we don't die out
When it like this, ain't no timeouts
Tell me who really gon' find out?
We're coming in hot, and we aren't holding anything back. We're so good at what we do that we'll leave the competition behind. Our weapons are more powerful than anyone else's, and we're not afraid to use them. We're always ready for anything that comes our way, and we won't back down until we've won.
Rowdy
We gettin' rowdy, rowdy
Rowdy
We gettin' rowdy, rowdy (ooh)
We're letting loose, and we're getting wild. We're ready to cause a commotion and shake things up. We're bringing our A-game, and we're not afraid to show off our skills.
We be disturbin' the peace (ooh)
Workin', we servin' the streets (ooh)
'Bout to go in, goin' beast (ooh)
Bang, bang, leave you asleep
Tick, tick, boom
We're the ones who make things happen. We're out in the streets, working hard, and putting in the work to make a difference. We're about to unleash our fury and show our full potential. Our actions will speak louder than words, and our impact will be felt long after we've left.
Hard body, body
You're not scarin' nobody
You make me resort to wildin'
You must be blinded by the diamonds
I didn't want it to be this way
But y'all want me to try this
So it's no way around it
You the loudest one, it's gettin' crowded
We're tough and resilient, and we're not intimidated by anyone. You may think you have power over us, but we're not afraid to fight back. You may be confusing your wealth with strength, but we see through your facade. We are only engaging in this confrontation because you challenged us. You brought this on yourself, and there's no avoiding the consequences.
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
We're unstoppable, and we won't let anyone hinder our progress. We're ready to face any opposition that comes our way, and we won't be deterred from our goals. We're confident in our abilities, and we won't let anyone tell us otherwise.
Woo
It's go, go, go, go, go, go, go time
Tick, tick, boom
It's time to show our full potential and let our actions speak louder than words. We're about to make an impact so explosive that it will leave everyone stunned.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dominic Wynn Woods, Justin Franks, John Mitchell, Jim Lavigne, Daniel Majic, ALEXANDER IZQUIERDO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lindah297
Woo
It's go, go, go, go, go, go, go time
Tick, tick, boom
We're bringin' the noise
Oh, baby, we bringin' out toys
Separate men from the boys
Chopper be singin', should be on The Voice
Bang, bang, we gon' ride out
Gang, gang, we don't die out
When it like this, ain't no timeouts
Tell me who really gon' find out?
Rowdy
We gettin' rowdy, rowdy
Rowdy
We gettin' rowdy, rowdy (ooh)
We be disturbin' the peace (ooh)
Workin', we servin' the streets (ooh)
'Bout to go in, goin' beast (ooh)
Bang, bang, leave you asleep
Tick, tick, boom
Hard body, body
You're not scarin' nobody
You make me resort to wildin'
You must be blinded by the diamonds
I didn't want it to be this way
But y'all want me to try this
So it's no way around it
You the loudest one, it's gettin' crowded
Rowdy
We gettin' rowdy, rowdy
Rowdy
We gettin' rowdy, rowdy (ooh)
We be disturbin' the peace (ooh)
Workin', we servin' the streets (ooh)
'Bout to go in, goin' beast (ooh)
Bang, bang, leave you asleep
Woo
It's go, go, go, go, go, go, go time
Tick, tick, boom
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
You can't stop me
So who gon' stop me?
We be disturbin' the peace (ooh)
Workin', we servin' the streets (ooh)
'Bout to go in, goin' beast (ooh)
Bang, bang, leave you asleep
Woo
It's go, go, go, go, go, go, go time
Tick, tick, boom
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@mustafasalih3723
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@carolinelacourse6888
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@c.rewlove
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@VishyNotHere
This isnt a tiktok comment section blud 🙅♂️🙅♂️🙏
@mustafasalih3723
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@ElaineAeris
Hands down, best song played at my gym to pump us up!
@wilsonmandudebro
Try Danger Danger - Angry Mob
@ElaineAeris
@@elijahgavin6706 lol 😝 this is the type of haughty comment that makes me remember how I used to sound when I thought I was better and more musically refined than everyone and then I remembered we live in a world where artists inspire each other and influence each other all the time and we can appreciate multiple genres without sounding like hipster or woke douchebags
@thegreengaminggrinch
@@ElaineAeris I’ve been looking for 4 days and I still can’t figure out who asked