Tiara met founders of The Board Administration Wale and Le'Greg O. Harrison in a club in Atlanta during a Wale concert in 2009. After exchanging information and submitting music, Tiara received a response and positive feedback after three months. Shortly thereafter, she traveled to New York City where she opened for Wale and shared the stage with Diggy Simmons, J. Cole and Fabolous at the Highline Ballroom.Tiara signed to The Board Administration in 2011.
She is well known for viral promotions via Twitter and Youtube and recognized for new online musical content, live performance streams, and cover performances of popular music. August 3, 2010 the world was introduced to Tiara Thomas on The Cloud with Wale through mixtape installment More About Nothing. Tiara's name trended worldwide May 30, 2011 on Twitter the day The Cloud video released.
Tiara Thomas was selected as a 2011-2012 Campaign Spokesperson for the American Eagle Outfitters Back to School We The People Campaign.Tiara's likeness is canvassed in New York's Time Square at the American Eagle Outfitters Flag Ship Store Location and across the continental US in all 900+ stores worldwide. Her original songs for the campaign Denim and Wassup are featured on the American Eagle Outfitters website and were circulated to the masses through their social media campaign.
Tiara graduated from Ball State University in June 2012. She is working on her debut LP Sallie Mae, and is currently featured on Wale's recent release "Bad". The latter peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first Hot 100 and top 40 entry. In June 2013, it was announced she had left Wale's record label The Board Administration to sign with Rico Love's Division 1 record label in a joint deal with Interscope Geffen A&M.
Gang Signs
Tiara Thomas Lyrics
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That's how you get murdered
I'll say and if that ain't enough give a million shits
Don't look like you ain't even promise it
No I don't even wanna die, die young uh
I'd rather die a virgin
No I don't wanna die, die young uh
I'd rather shoot first
I'll dive, head first, in 2 feet of water
If you ever cheat money out yo fucking baby mama
Niggas always tryna halla from the backseat of the car
Shit pissed got me bent so fuck you and your collar bitch drops
I'm so G as in D, suck my dick
And if tugging were an exercise bitch I'm in this place
Doing check and so why we'
And I ride on my'one hand on my clap
I brought gang signs up but I'm not even affiliated
That's how you get murdered
I'll say and if that ain't enough give a million shits
No I don't wanna die young, die young uh
I'd rather die a virgin
No I don't wanna die young, die young uh
I'd rather shoot first
In give buck cripple everywhere I go
Fuck these hoes I though you crept outside while I put my lotion
Crossing in to that sosal zone
That's just something I'm working on
I'm asking girls but they need to know
They AKAs but the white girls call the akers
Bitch I'm out of this world
If you spend all you're a things are zapping faster
Oh I just cross my boyfriend gang signs at the'
Back up!
Gang signs up a backup!
I brought gang signs up but I'm not even affiliated
That's how you get murdered
I'll say and if that ain't enough give a million shits
Don't look like you ain't even promise it
No I don't wanna die young, die young uh
I'd rather die a virgin
No I don't wanna die young, die young uh
I'd rather shoot first
How would you react'
If I threw gang signs would you throw'em back
How would you react'
If I threw gang signs would you throw'em back
This is back my set
Fuck around and get wet
Bitch I ain't a rookie you fucking with a bet
So how would you react, you react, you react'
If I threw gang signs would you throw'em back'
I brought gang signs up but I'm not even affiliated
That's how you get murdered
I'll say and if that ain't enough give a million shits
Don't look like you ain't even promise it
No I don't wanna die young, die young uh
I'd rather die a virgin
No I don't wanna die young, die young uh
I'd rather shoot first
I'd rather shoot first
I brought gang signs up
That's how you get murdered
That's how you get murdered
And if that ain't enough give a million shits
'Cause I'm a fucking real person
The lyrics to Tiara Thomas's song "Gang Signs" depict a strong, fearless woman who is unafraid to speak her mind in the face of danger. She acknowledges the danger associated with gang signs and the violence that often follows, but she is not afraid to bring them up despite not being affiliated with any gang. However, she makes it clear that she would rather die a virgin than die young, reflecting her desire to live a full life before succumbing to any danger. The line "I'd rather shoot first" may suggest her intention to protect herself and take the necessary steps to avoid any harm.
She goes on to express her distaste for men who cheat on their partners and disrespect women, and her readiness to confront them head-on. She also hints at her involvement with AKA, a black sorority, but notes the ignorance of white people who mispronounce the name. The chorus repeats the idea of avoiding death at all costs, whether by staying out of violent situations or by taking a proactive approach to self-defense. The song ends with Tiara owning her authenticity and declaring herself a "fucking real person."
Overall, "Gang Signs" is a bold, unapologetic anthem that empowers women to carve out their own identities and stand up for what they believe in, all while acknowledging the dangers that come with speaking out.
Line by Line Meaning
I brought gang signs up but I'm not even affiliated
I mentioned gang signs, but I don't belong to any gang.
That's how you get murdered
Talking about gang signs can get you killed.
I'll say and if that ain't enough give a million shits
I'll speak my mind, and I don't care what anyone else thinks.
Don't look like you ain't even promise it
Don't act like you didn't make a promise.
No I don't wanna die young, die young uh
I don't want to die at a young age.
I'd rather die a virgin
I'd rather die without having sex.
I'd rather shoot first
I prefer taking action than being passive.
If you ever cheat money out yo fucking baby mama
If you ever cheat money out of your partner who has a child with you.
Niggas always tryna halla from the backseat of the car
Guys always trying to talk to me from the backseat of a car.
Shit pissed got me bent so fuck you and your collar bitch drops
I'm really angry, so screw you and your designer clothing.
I'm so G as in D, suck my dick
I'm a gangster, so suck my penis.
And if tugging were an exercise bitch I'm in this place
If masturbation was an exercise, I'd be really good at it.
Doing check and so why we'
Checking out someone and asking why we're doing it.
And I ride on my'one hand on my clap
I ride solo with one hand on my gun.
In give buck cripple everywhere I go
I give money to beggars wherever I go.
Fuck these hoes I though you crept outside while I put my lotion
I don't care about these girls, I thought you were sneaking around while I put on lotion.
Crossing in to that sosal zone
Crossing into that social area.
That's just something I'm working on
That's just something I'm trying to improve.
I'm asking girls but they need to know
I'm asking girls, but they need to understand something.
They AKAs but the white girls call the akers
They're AKAs, but the White girls call them 'Akas.'
Bitch I'm out of this world
I'm extraordinary.
If you spend all you're a things are zapping faster
If you spend all your things, your money is depleting quickly.
Oh I just cross my boyfriend gang signs at the'
I just showed my boyfriend gang signs at the club.
Back up!
Step back!
Gang signs up a backup!
Raise your gang signs as a backup.
How would you react'
How would you respond?
If I threw gang signs would you throw'em back
If I showed gang signs, would you show them back?
This is back my set
This is my territory.
Fuck around and get wet
Mess around and get shot.
Bitch I ain't a rookie you fucking with a bet
Don't treat me like a beginner; you're dealing with an expert.
So how would you react, you react, you react'
So, how would you respond?
I brought gang signs up
I mentioned gang signs.
And if that ain't enough give a million shits
And if that's not sufficient, I don't care.
'Cause I'm a fucking real person
Because I'm a genuine, real person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC GOUDY, EARL HOOD, TIARA THOMAS, RICO LOVE, DWAYNE NESMITH
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