Adams started recording songs on his Macbook in 2008 from his college dormitory room. Over the course of the next two years, he recorded a large amount of material that would be used on his later releases. In early 2010, he emerged into the music industry with his release of "I Hate College (Remix)", a remix of Asher Roth's I Love College, on YouTube. He was able to sell his EP, Boston's Boy, released on March 4, 2010 by 1st Round Records. The EP managed to reach #73 on The Billboard 200. Boston's Boy also debuted at number one on the iTunes hip-hop chart in its first week, and the song "Driving Me Crazy" hit #8 on iTunes hip-hop singles chart.
In the end of June 2010, Adams finished his first mixtape, Party Records Mixtape, in London. It was released on September 23, 2010. It was produced by DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Cash and sampled beats from Deadmau5 (Some Chordz) and Yolanda Be Cool (No Speak Americano), as well as others.
In August 2011, Adams performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago.
In November 2011, Adams released the first single, titled "Blow Up", from his forthcoming album. The song was also made available as a free download from his website. In January 2012, Adams made his T.V debut on Conan with Conan O'Brien.
L.A. Story
Sammy Adams Lyrics
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Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own L.A. story
Living it up 'til the morning
Sammy
I'm not trying to show you love and affection
I'm trying to live the life a kid always expected
One foot in the door, one in the hills, questions
Angels in leather, I ain't talking 'bout the motor club
But I tend to go hella hard when I go to clubs
Minibar murder, I'm on Denzel's flight
With a stewardess that wants to fuck the whole damn night
Who cares what they all say
Try'na find some girls like Hov did with Beyonce
Had you for a week but I heard you say fiance
Na na, none of that girl
I fell in love, the streets got a glow
The city of angels is calling me home
And she said, and she said uh
I'm waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own L.A. story
Living it up 'til the morning
We'll be taking shots under the stars
Living off of hotel minibars
Living our own L.A. story
Living it up, living it up
We living it up
Everybody's a model or a wannabe
If you're that bad it's in Paris where you ought'a be
She's an actress, working on the late shift
Only longs for a big break as a waitress
Walk the strip, see the fashion getting wacky now
Out the door, passing out
Hit the floor, Pacquiao
Credit card at the bar never closing out
But the weather's so nice, nobody slowing down
Well except for the 101
Gotta SUV stuck in traffic with a ton of buds
I can promise you tonight's gon' be a ton of fun
Know that c-c-c-c
'Cause I fell in love, the streets got a glow
The city of angels is calling me home
And she said, and she said uh
I'm waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own L.A. story
Living it up 'til the morning
We'll be taking shots under the stars
Living off of hotel minibars
Living our own L.A. story
Living it up, living it up
We living it up
Upper Edge Cafe like Vinny Chase
She got a big booty, itty bitty skinny waist
Henny straight, everyday summer
Never on the sheets like you're on top of the cover
Every day when I'm away look at the toe so
Look at the cops, don't even care, you can just blow smoke
I'm Robin Hood on the beat
I get paid in L.A. and give it back to the D
I fell in love, the streets got a glow
The city of angels is calling me home
And she said, and she said uh
I'm waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own L.A. story
Living it up 'til the morning
We'll be taking shots under the stars
Living off of hotel minibars
Living our own L.A. story
Living it up, living it up
We living it up
In the song "L.A. Story" by Sammy Adams, the singer wakes up on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, maxing out his credit cards and living his own L.A. story. He's not looking for love or affection; he's trying to live the life he always expected. Sammy speaks about finishing a couple of sessions and trying to make it big with his music. He describes Angels in leather but has no association with the motor club. He enjoys going hella hard when he visits the clubs and doesn't mind spending at the Mini-Bar in the Hotel. Sammy uses metaphors throughout the song, compares himself to Robin Hood, and talks about falling in love with the streets of LA.
In the chorus, Sammy repeats "Living it up" and "Living our own L.A. Story" as he talks about taking shots under the stars and enjoying the beautiful weather of Los Angeles. Throughout the song, he talks about the fashion, celebrities, and traffic in Los Angeles. He describes the city as the city of angels and says that it's calling him back home. The song is an ode to the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, as Sammy tries to live his dreams in the city.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waking up on Sunset Boulevard
I am waking up on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles
Maxing out all my credit cards
I am using up all of my credit limit by spending extravagantly
Living my own L.A. story
I am living my own story in Los Angeles, enjoying the glamorous lifestyle
Living it up 'til the morning
I am living my life to the fullest until the morning when I go to sleep
Upper Edge Cafe like Vinny Chase
I am going to the Upper Edge Cafe, just like a character named Vinny Chase in a TV show called Entourage
She got a big booty, itty bitty skinny waist
She has a large butt, a small waist, and a body like a curvy model
Henny straight, everyday summer
I am drinking straight Henny (Hennessy cognac) every day during the summer
Never on the sheets like you're on top of the cover
I am having sex on top of the bed sheets instead of under them
Every day when I'm away look at the toe so
Every day when I am away, look at my shoes
Look at the cops, don't even care, you can just blow smoke
I see the cops, but I do not care because I am smoking weed
I'm Robin Hood on the beat
I am like Robin Hood when it comes to my music, earning money in Los Angeles and then giving some of it back to Detroit
I get paid in L.A. and give it back to the D
I earn money in Los Angeles and then donate some of it to Detroit
We'll be taking shots under the stars
We will be drinking shots of alcohol while looking at the stars in the sky
Living off of hotel minibars
We are surviving by only consuming the expensive drinks and snacks in hotel minibars
Living our own L.A. story
We are living our own story in Los Angeles, enjoying the glamorous lifestyle
Living it up, living it up
We are enjoying life to the fullest
Everybody's a model or a wannabe
Everyone in Los Angeles thinks they look like or want to become a model
If you're that bad it's in Paris where you ought'a be
If you are not successful in Los Angeles, you should go try in Paris (referring to the fashion industry)
She's an actress, working on the late shift
She is an actress who works the night shift
Only longs for a big break as a waitress
She is only working as a waitress because she hopes to become a famous actress
Walk the strip, see the fashion getting wacky now
Walking down the street, I notice the fashion is becoming more bizarre and unusual
Out the door, passing out
I am leaving the place and almost losing consciousness
Hit the floor, Pacquiao
I fell on the ground as if I was punched by professional boxer, Manny Pacquiao
Credit card at the bar never closing out
I constantly use my credit card to pay for drinks/food at the bar without closing out the tab
But the weather's so nice, nobody slowing down
The weather is so good that everyone is living life quickly and not wasting any time
Well except for the 101
The only thing slowing everyone down is the 101 freeway (known for traffic in L.A.)
Gotta SUV stuck in traffic with a ton of buds
I am in a traffic jam with my SUV while smoking a lot of weed
I can promise you tonight's gon' be a ton of fun
I am assuring everyone that tonight will be a great amount of fun
Had you for a week but I heard you say fiance
I was with a girl for a week, but then I heard her say that she is engaged
Na na, none of that girl
I am not interested in that girl anymore
Sammy
In this moment, Sammy (the singer) is talking about himself in the third person
I'm not trying to show you love and affection
I am not trying to be romantic with you
I'm trying to live the life a kid always expected
I am trying to live the life I always dreamed of since I was a child
Over on Sunset, finished a couple sessions
I just finished recording a couple of song sessions on Sunset Boulevard
One foot in the door, one in the hills, questions
I am in a position where I am questioning whether to focus on my music career (the door) or enjoy the luxurious lifestyle (the hills) of Los Angeles
Angels in leather, I ain't talking 'bout the motor club
I see attractive women in leather clothes, but not talking about a motorcycle club
But I tend to go hella hard when I go to clubs
I party excessively when I go to clubs
Minibar murder, I'm on Denzel's flight
I am drinking and eating everything in the minibar and living a luxurious lifestyle like actor Denzel Washington
With a stewardess that wants to fuck the whole damn night
I am with a stewardess who wants to have sex all night long
Who cares what they all say
I do not care about other people's opinions or judgments
Try'na find some girls like Hov did with Beyonce
I am trying to find girls like Jay-Z did with Beyonce
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MIKE POSNER, SAMUEL ADAMS WISNER, RYAN TEDDER, NOEL ZANCANELLA, OREN YOEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Trevor Carlson
Lyrics:
I'm waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own L.A. story
Living it up 'til the morning
Sammy
I'm not trying to show you love and affection
I'm trying to live the life a kid always expected
Over on Sunset, finished a couple sessions
One foot in the door, one in the hills, questions
Angels in leather, I ain't talking 'bout the motor club
But I tend to go hella hard when I go to clubs
Minibar murder, I'm on Denzel's flight
With a stewardess that wants to fuck the whole damn night
Who cares what they all say
Try'na find some girls like Hov did with Beyonce
Had you for a week but I heard you say fiance
Na na, none of that girl
I fell in love, the streets got a glow
The city of angels is calling me home
And she said, and she said uh
I'm waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own L.A. story
Living it up 'til the morning
We'll be taking shots under the stars
Living off of hotel minibars
Living our own L.A. story
Living it up, living it up
We living it up
Everybody's a model or a wannabe
If you're that bad it's in Paris where you ought'a be
She's an actress, working on the late shift
Only longs for a big break as a waitress
Walk the strip, see the fashion getting wacky now
Out the door, passing out
Hit the floor, Pacquiao
Credit card at the bar never closing out
But the weather's so nice, nobody slowing down
Well except for the 101
Gotta SUV stuck in traffic with a ton of buds
I can promise you tonight's gon' be a ton of fun
Know that c-c-c-c
'Cause I fell in love, the streets got a glow
The city of angels is calling me home
And she said, and she said uh
I'm waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own L.A. story
Living it up 'til the morning
We'll be taking shots under the stars
Living off of hotel minibars
Living our own L.A. story
Living it up, living it up
We living it up
Upper Edge Cafe like Vinny Chase
She got a big booty, itty bitty skinny waist
Henny straight, everyday summer
Never on the sheets like you're on top of the cover
Every day when I'm away look at the toe so
Look at the cops, don't even care, you can just blow smoke
I'm Robin Hood on the beat
I get paid in L.A. and give it back to the D
I fell in love, the streets got a glow
The city of angels is calling me home
And she said, and she said uh
I'm waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own L.A. story
Living it up 'til the morning
We'll be taking shots under the stars
Living off of hotel minibars
Living our own L.A. story
Living it up, living it up
We living it up
Bababoi
I’m waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own LA story
Living it up ’til the morning
Sammy, I’m not trying to show you love and affection
I’m trying to live the life a kid always expected
Over on Sunset, finished a couple sessions
One foot in the door, one in the hills, questions
Angels in leather, I ain’t talking ’bout the motor club
But I tend to go hella hard when I go to clubs
Minibar murder, I’m on Denzel’s flight
With a stewardess that wants to fuck the whole damn night
Who cares what they all say
Try’na find some girls like Hov' did with Beyonce
Had you for a week but I heard you say fiance
Na na, none of that girl
I fell in love, the streets got a glow
The city of angels is calling me home
And she said, and she said uh
I’m waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own LA story
Living it up ’til the morning
We’ll be taking shots under the stars
Living off of hotel minibars
Living our own LA story
Living it up, living it up
We living it up
Everybody’s a model or a wannabe
If you’re that bad it’s in Paris where you ought’a be
She’s an actress, working on the late shift
Only longs for a big break as a waitress
Walk the strip, see the fashion getting wacky now
Out the door, passing out
Hit the floor, Pacquiao
Credit card at the bar never closing out
But the weather’s so nice, nobody slowing down
Well except for the 101
Gotta SUV stuck in traffic with a ton of buds
I can promise you tonight’s gon’ be a ton of fun
Know that c-c-c-c
‘Cause I fell in love, the streets got a glow
The city of angels is calling me home
And she said, and she said uh
I’m waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own LA story
Living it up ’til the morning
We’ll be taking shots under the stars
Living off of hotel minibars
Living our own LA story
Living it up, living it up
We living it up
Upper Edge Cafe like Vinny Chase
She got a big booty, itty bitty skinny waist
Henny straight, everyday summer
Never on the sheets like you’re on top of the cover
Every day when I’m away look at the toe so
Look at the cops, don’t even care, you can just blow smoke
I’m Robin Hood on the beat
I get paid in LA and give it back to the D
I fell in love, the streets got a glow
The city of angels is calling me home
And she said, and she said uh
I’m waking up on Sunset Boulevard
Maxing out all my credit cards
Living my own LA story
Living it up ’til the morning
We’ll be taking shots under the stars
Living off of hotel minibars
Living our own LA story
Living it up, living it up
We living it up
Dave Days
this mix goes so hard props to tedder and team
El. C.
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Justine Stylinson
This is my favorite song ever. I still don't know why this wasn't ever popular.
M L C
I think the same thing like you, he really have talent, and the song is awesome!
ISYS Theories
+Justine Stylinson 4 million views...
Sarthak Thakkar
Actually these guys are underrated to be honest
Misoreah16
This Song Was Extremely Popular When It Came Out. Well At Least In The Bay It Was. It Was On 99.7 All The Time & Then They Put Him In Our Annual Summer Splash Concert Line Up
Jennifer Zink
Misoreah16 I am from Oakland and listen to 99.7, 106, 94.9 and 92.7 and I've never heard this song in my life till now. I looked him up bc he has a concert in my college's city tomorrow night.
Ayan Bhowmik
This song taught me to dream and reach LA someday..The most motivating song I have ever heard ❤️❤️
AussiePikachu
Let’s make that ‘LA story ‘