The son of a musician from Lakeside, Ty Dolla $ign originally began his career in music by learning the bass guitar. Since then, he has learned several instruments, from the drums, guitars, and keyboard to the MPC. Earlier in his career, Ty Dolla $ign and his partner Kory signed a record deal with Venus Brown and Buddah Brown Ent. They would release Raw & Bangin Mixtape Vol 2, however that deal fell through, and after that he would meet Los Angeles rapper YG. Ty Dolla $ign's initial claim to fame was through the success of "Toot It and Boot It", a song he both wrote and produced for YG. Both are affiliated with the group Pushaz Ink. In 2011, Ty Dolla $ign released his first single "All Star", featuring Joe Moses with production by Fuego. His song "My Cabana" was ranked in Complex's Best 50 Songs of 2012 list at #23.
Ty Dolla $ign signed to Atlantic Records in 2012. Then he released the Beach House mixtape on October 1, 2012 and followed with the Beach House 2 mixtape on July 1, 2013, which featured guest appearances by Too $hort, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Kirko Bangz among others. The following day it was revealed he was signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records. The Beach House mixtape was supported by the single "My Cabana" featuring Young Jeezy and Beach House 2 was supported by the singles "Irie" featuring Wiz Khalifa.
On January 21, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign released his debut extended play, Beach House EP. The EP featured guest appearances from Casey Veggies, Wiz Khalifa, Twista, Jay Rock, Trey Songz, French Montana, and Fredo Santana and the popular single "Paranoid" featuring B.o.B. On January 7, 2014 Ty Dolla $ign released the second single from Beach House EP, "Or Nah" featuring Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard. On February 23, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign revealed that his debut studio album would be titled Free TC, and be released during the third quarter of 2014. He also told Revolt that had already completed eight songs for the album, and that he would be going on the Under the Influence 3 tour with Wiz Khalifa during 2014. He is being considered for the 2014 XXL freshman class.
Never Back Down
Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics
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If the Mountain killed my sister, your father gave the order
Tell your father I'm here
Tell him the Lannisters aren't the only ones who pay their debts
Never stand down, never stand down, no, we never back down, no
Never stand down, no, we never back down, no, no, no, no
Killers on the front line, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Right now, no justice, no peace
All they got is love and loyalty
Yeah, we all been tough, yeah, we all been broke
Never say a word, yeah we [?]
I'mma make up for my vengeance
Can't believe they took my sister
Never forget her, forgive her
All my guys ready for war
Cut up down with the sword
We the rulers of the dawn
Still loyal to the throne, yeah we
We gon' do this on our own, yeah we
Even if I gotta do it on my own, I will
I'mma ride for you
Even if I gotta die you
I'm ready
Start the rebellion
The opening lines of the song, "If the Mountain killed my sister, your father gave the order, tell your father I'm here, tell him the Lannisters aren't the only ones who pay their debts", are a reference to a scene from Game of Thrones. Specifically, it is the dialogue between Oberyn Martell and Tywin Lannister after Oberyn's sister, Elia, was murdered. The lines are powerful because they encapsulate the idea of seeking revenge for a loved one's death, no matter what it takes. The sentiment is echoed in the chorus, which repeats the phrases "never stand down, never back down" as a call to action for listeners to never give up in their own quest for vengeance or justice.
The rest of the song continues in a similar vein, with lyrics about warriors ready for battle, loyalty to the throne, and a willingness to take on anyone who stands in their way. It's a song about standing up for what you believe in, even if it means going against the odds. Overall, the lyrics are a powerful testament to the idea that sometimes, the only way to get what you want is to fight for it.
Line by Line Meaning
If the Mountain killed my sister, your father gave the order
I hold your father responsible for my sister's death at the hands of the Mountain.
Tell your father I'm here
Inform your father that I am present and seeking revenge.
Tell him the Lannisters aren't the only ones who pay their debts
The Lannisters are not the only ones who will face the consequences of their actions. My vengeance is imminent.
Never stand down, never stand down, no, we never back down, no
We will never surrender or retreat, we will always persevere in the face of adversity.
Killers on the front line, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
We are not afraid to fight and take violent action to achieve our goals.
And they're ready to go right now
Our forces are prepared and eager to engage in combat at this very moment.
Right now, no justice, no peace
We will not rest until justice is served, and there can be no peace until our grievances are addressed.
All they got is love and loyalty
Our collective strength is derived from our love for each other and our unwavering loyalty to our cause.
Yeah, we all been tough, yeah, we all been broke
We have all faced hardship and adversity, but we persevere despite our struggles.
Never say a word, yeah we [?]
We maintain a code of silence and do not speak about our actions or intentions.
I'mma make up for my vengeance
I am determined to seek revenge for the wrongdoing that has been done to me and my loved ones.
Can't believe they took my sister
The loss of my sister is something I cannot accept or come to terms with without retribution.
Never forget her, forgive her
I will always remember my sister and the injustice that was done to her, but I will not forgive those who caused her harm.
All my guys ready for war
My allies and soldiers are fully prepared and equipped to engage in combat.
Cut up down with the sword
We will use violence as a means to our end and will not hesitate to take lives if necessary.
We the rulers of the dawn
We are the ones who will bring about change and set the course for a new era.
Still loyal to the throne, yeah we
Despite our grievances, we remain loyal to the established power structure.
We gon' do this on our own, yeah we
We will not rely on anyone else to achieve our goals, but will instead take matters into our own hands.
Even if I gotta do it on my own, I will
I am willing to go to any lengths, including pursuing my goals alone if necessary, to achieve my objectives.
I'mma ride for you
I will fight and sacrifice for my allies and those I care about.
Even if I gotta die you
I am willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, even if it means losing my life.
I'm ready
I am prepared for what lies ahead and have faith in myself and my abilities.
Start the rebellion
We must take action and rise up against our oppressors to achieve our desired outcome.
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Veronica Smith
That's rite never back down handsome
Veronica Griffin
We never back u rite sexy man true facts
Veronica Griffin
U rite handsome never back down