In 2006 he released his first mixtape, Young on Probation, and released his debut studio album, No Introduction, in 2008. He has since released a further mixtapes, with the latest being Well Done 3, released in the summer of 2012.
His single "Taste," released in 2018, is his best charting song so far.
Moving Backwards
Tyga Lyrics
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As the chain swings, Lettin' shine no Sheen
Just my dream, Turn reality
Well done they say to me, How flatterin?
I'm just makin it work like batteries
Abuse and batter me, But never wanna challenge me
Leave em shiverin, Lookin in the mirror, like who can fuck with him?
Young troublesome, that the ladies love!
Asked who booked, promoter didn't even look my way
Ha, ok
Party people doin what I say
Hands in the air pat ya belly thats enough ay
Just seein how much I can get away with
Lookin for a bird to get away with
Fly in my space ship
Take her back to where I live
Next to God crib
You ain't never been higher than this
Young hollywood star livin' lavish
Lookin back what a habit
Everybody like what happened?
Feel like I'm movin backwards
Tyga please show out for the camera
Now everythings flashin
Sittin here like what happened
Feel like I'm movin' backwards
Will your friends go
If u had to choose
International will we be travelin' til we old and blue
That's how family do
But what about if they didn't pay they dues
Well I guess I'll pay for that to
Accountant tellin me how much I withdrew
In the last past year or 2
Ain't gotta say it so loud, ya know
I'm just tryin to keep my people proud
I'm the one they countin' on to bring the members around
I ain't kiddin my mind is far from small child
I'm on some Mike Tyson shit up in the first round
Knock ya down, And then I smile
Throw in the towel
I'm so foul
X-rayin every girl blouse
Forgive me, I'm back calm now
Less energy
Late-ly
I don't know what's gotten in to me
Young hollywood star livin lavish
Lookin back what a habit
Everybody like what happened?
Feel like i'm movin backwards
Tyga please show out for the camera
Now everythings flashin
Sittin here like what happened
Feel like I'm movin backwards
My heart beats
Echoes into the cold streets
Where nightmares and darkness begin to meet
As I see
Nobody cares about my history
Not even me
Holdin tight to my rosary
I'm just hopin, someone notice me
Hopefully, Sign a cd
But right now, does it look to shabby T?
Look down cant even see my feet
Everythings blurry
But now, no more worries for me
Maybe go on Maury
As the rappers that used to be
These days they wont even accept me
Except me
Some excedrin
To get rid of conception
Drugs are a blessin
To someone with no breakfast, damn
It's so hard bein exited, out
Tryin to figure out
What my whole lifes? Been about
Cant even do that right
Will i ever see the light
We back in the limelight Mike
Young hollywood star livin lavish
Lookin back what a habit
Everybody like what happened?
Feel like i'm movin backwards
Tyga please show out for the camera
Now everythings flashin
Sittin here like what happened
Feel like i'm movin backwards
The lyrics of Tyga's song "Moving Backwards" describe the rapper's rise to fame and his struggle to maintain his success. The first verse portrays Tyga as a young and ambitious artist who is determined to live his dream. He speaks about impressing producers and his fans, and the feeling of accomplishment when they approve of his work. The lyrics suggest that Tyga is aware of the struggles he may face, but he is determined to keep moving forward and making progress. However, as the song progresses, the realization sets in that the rapper's life is far from perfect, and his fame is not bringing him the happiness he thought it would.
The second verse details Tyga's personal struggles, including money management, maintaining relationships, and dealing with fame. He admits to being reckless with his spending habits and not taking responsibility for his actions. Tyga also touches on the impact of his fame on his personal relationships and how it affects his self-awareness. Moreover, the final verse deals with his lack of self-worth, as he questions the purpose and value of his entire career, despite his success.
Overall, the song's lyrics are reflective, introspective, and emotional, exploring themes of ambition, fame, and insecurity.
Line by Line Meaning
First scene, producers pointin' like action
The beginning of the music video shoot as producers give directions to the actors
As the chain swings, Lettin' shine no Sheen
Showing off his jewelry without trying to imitate Charlie Sheen
Just my dream, Turn reality
Realizing his dream and making it a reality
Well done they say to me, How flatterin?
Being praised for his work and feeling flattered
I'm just makin it work like batteries
Working hard and continuing to make progress
Abuse and batter me, But never wanna challenge me
Being criticized and attacked by others but no one wants to challenge him
Leave em shiverin, Lookin in the mirror, like who can fuck with him?
Leaving his opponents intimidated and questioning their own abilities
Young troublesome, that the ladies love!
Being a young troublemaker that is still popular among women
Packed show at the club, who said wait til 21?
Performing at a club even though he is not yet 21 years old
Asked who booked, promoter didn't even look my way
Asking who booked the show but not getting a response from the promoter
Ha, ok
Accepting the situation and moving on
Party people doin what I say
Having control over the crowd and making them do what he wants
Hands in the air pat ya belly thats enough ay
Instructing the audience to put their hands in the air and pat their stomachs
Just seein how much I can get away with
Pushing the limits and seeing how far he can go
Lookin for a bird to get away with
Looking for a girl to escape with
Fly in my space ship
Using metaphors to describe his luxurious lifestyle
Take her back to where I live
Taking the girl back to his luxurious home
Next to God crib
Comparing his home to heaven
You ain't never been higher than this
Stating that his lifestyle cannot be beaten
Young hollywood star livin' lavish
Describing his current lifestyle as a young, rich celebrity
Lookin back what a habit
Reflecting on his past and realizing how far he has come
Everybody like what happened?
Questioning why people are surprised by his success
Feel like I'm movin backwards
Feeling like he is not making any progress despite his success
Tyga please show out for the camera
Asking himself to perform for the camera and put on a show
Now everythings flashin
Feeling overwhelmed by all the attention and camera flashes
Sittin here like what happened
Questioning how he got to this point
Will your friends go
Wondering if his friends will leave him if he fails
If u had to choose
Considering different scenarios and outcomes
International will we be travelin' til we old and blue
Thinking about traveling the world with his loved ones until they are old and gray
That's how family do
Affirming that family sticks together no matter what
But what about if they didn't pay they dues
Questioning what would happen if his family did not work hard enough for their success
Well I guess I'll pay for that to
Acknowledging that he will have to pay for any mistakes his family makes
Accountant tellin me how much I withdrew
Getting money and spending it without realizing how much he is spending
In the last past year or 2
Realizing how much money he spent in the past few years
Ain't gotta say it so loud, ya know
Acknowledging that he spent too much money without saying it out loud
I'm just tryin to keep my people proud
Trying to make his family and friends proud of him
I'm the one they countin' on to bring the members around
Being the one that his family and friends rely on to bring everyone together
I ain't kiddin my mind is far from small child
Claiming that he is not a kid anymore and has matured
I'm on some Mike Tyson shit up in the first round
Comparing himself to Mike Tyson in his prime
Knock ya down, And then I smile
Taking down his opponents and feeling proud of himself
Throw in the towel
Making his opponents give up
I'm so foul
Admitting that he can be bad
X-rayin every girl blouse
Looking at women's bodies and being inappropriate
Forgive me, I'm back calm now
Apologizing for his past behavior and calming down
Less energy
Feeling tired and lacking motivation
Late-ly
Recently
I don't know what's gotten in to me
Not understanding why he is feeling the way he is
My heart beats
Referencing his own heartbeat
Echoes into the cold streets
Feeling like his heartbeat is the only thing that can be heard in the silent streets
Where nightmares and darkness begin to meet
Feeling like his surroundings are scary and dangerous
As I see
Noticing his surroundings
Nobody cares about my history
Feeling like nobody understands his past or where he came from
Not even me
Feeling like he himself does not understand his past
Holdin tight to my rosary
Holding onto his Catholic faith for guidance
I'm just hopin, someone notice me
Hoping to be recognized for his accomplishments
Hopefully, Sign a cd
Hopefully getting a record deal and releasing a CD
But right now, does it look to shabby T?
Questioning how others perceive him
Look down cant even see my feet
Feeling so low that he cannot even look up
Everythings blurry
Feeling like things are unclear and confusing
But now, no more worries for me
Feeling relieved and free of worries
Maybe go on Maury
Jokingly referring to going on a TV show to find out about his own life
As the rappers that used to be
Referencing rappers who have lost their fame
These days they wont even accept me
Feeling like he is no longer accepted in the music industry
Except me
The only person who still believes in himself
Some excedrin
Taking medicine for his headaches
To get rid of conception
Feeling like he needs to forget about his past and start anew
Drugs are a blessin
Using drugs to cope with his problems
To someone with no breakfast, damn
Acknowledging that his problems are not that bad compared to others
It's so hard bein exited, out
Feeling like he is gradually losing his excitement
Tryin to figure out
Trying to understand his life and his past
What my whole lifes? Been about
Questioning the overall purpose of his life
Cant even do that right
Feeling like he cannot even figure out his own life
Will i ever see the light
Questioning if he will ever experience happiness
We back in the limelight Mike
Referencing his comeback and return to fame
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