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.
Shades On
Tyga Lyrics
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I turn around and put my shades on
When they hatin' on ya (Put your shades on)
Big money with the power
Killing haters off by the hour
Hop off the jet to the towers
Both top floors are ours
Not love, love, love what you into
I'm in a magazine now it's an issue
Go cry baby here
Go a tissue, and go a tissue
Call me when you get through
Cause I be where the bars is low
Yellow charms and the cars is go
So onto the dawn, we toast
If they get too close
Just remember though
When they hatin' on ya, hatin' on ya, hatin' on ya
I turn around and put my shades on
When they hatin' on ya (Put your shades on)
Bow to what you now witness
Lyrical chemist, cage with the kitties
Can't get my name on my menace
If I said it, then I meant it
When you hear it, don't forget it
Hit it off Downtown in a Phantom
That's what I heard from a bird whisper
Ask him where the liquor
Getting at bitches, saying on Twitter
They see me from a distance (really)
Cause I be where the bars is low
Yellow charms and the cars is go
So onto the dawn, we toast
If they get too close
Just remember though
When they hatin' on ya, hatin' on ya, hatin' on ya
I turn around and put my shades on
When they hatin' on ya (Put your shades on)
Cartier
Gazelle
Louis V
RayBan
Porsche
(Gucci)
When they hatin' on ya, hatin' on ya, hatin' on ya
I turn around and put my shades on
When they hatin' on ya (Put your shades on)
Put your shades on
In Tyga's song "Shades On," he discusses how he handles haters or people who are envious of him. It begins with the chorus, where he states that when people hate on him, he puts his shades on. This signifies that he is not bothered or impacted by their negativity, as he is shielding himself from it. Tyga mentions his wealth and power in the second verse, claiming that he is killing off haters by the hour. He is confident in his success and does not let others bring him down.
Tyga also talks about the importance of being true to oneself and sticking to what you love. When people hate on his interests or passions, Tyga does not let it affect him. He mentions being in a magazine and receiving backlash for it, but he does not care because it is what he loves to do. He portrays a sense of resilience in the face of hate and negative comments. Finally, Tyga lists various sunglass brands, from Cartier to Gucci, emphasizing the importance of protecting oneself from negativity and hate by putting on a pair of shades.
Overall, "Shades On" is an empowering song about standing strong in the face of haters and not allowing their negativity to impact oneself. Tyga instills confidence in his listeners and encourages them to remain true to their passions, even when others do not support them.
Line by Line Meaning
When they hatin' on ya, hatin' on ya, hatin' on ya
When people are being negative towards you and spreading hate
I turn around and put my shades on
I ignore the negativity and choose not to let it get to me
Big money with the power
I have a lot of money and influence
Killing haters off by the hour
I am so successful that I am defeating my haters one by one with my achievements
Hop off the jet to the towers
I am so wealthy that I can afford to travel by private jet and stay in luxurious penthouse suites
Both top floors are ours
I own the top two floors of the tower and am living in the lap of luxury
How could you?
You could not understand the level of success I have achieved
Not love, love, love what you into
You do not understand and appreciate the things I am doing and the success I am achieving
I'm in a magazine now it's an issue
I am so famous that even appearing in a magazine is causing controversy and making headlines
Go cry baby here
You can cry all you want here, but it won't change the fact that I am successful
Go a tissue, and go a tissue
Get yourself a tissue and stop crying about my success
Call me when you get through
You can try to bring me down, but you won't succeed. Call me when you are done trying
Cause I be where the bars is low
I am living a life of luxury and success, partying in the hottest clubs and bars
Yellow charms and the cars is go
I have expensive cars with yellow charms, showing off my wealth and success
So onto the dawn, we toast
We are partying and celebrating all night until the sun rises
If they get too close
If my haters get too close to me or my success, they will regret it
Just remember though
You can hate on me all you want, but I won't let it affect my success
Bow to what you now witness
You should be in awe of my success and give me the respect I deserve
Lyrical chemist, cage with the kitties
I am a talented rapper and can hold my own against anyone
Can't get my name on my menace
You can't bring me down and destroy my reputation
If I said it, then I meant it
I am truthful and authentic in everything I say and do
When you hear it, don't forget it
Remember my name and my success - it's going to be around for a long time
Hit it off Downtown in a Phantom
I am driving around in an expensive, luxurious car enjoying my success and the city life
That's what I heard from a bird whisper
I am so popular and well-known that even rumors about me spread like wildfire
Ask him where the liquor
I am partying and drinking alcohol to celebrate my success
Getting at bitches, saying on Twitter
I am talking about my success and getting attention from women, even on social media
They see me from a distance (really)
People are taking notice of me and my success from far away
Cartier
I wear expensive Cartier sunglasses
Gazelle
I wear fashionable Gazelle sunglasses
Louis V
I wear designer Louis Vuitton sunglasses
RayBan
I wear classic Ray-Ban sunglasses
Porsche
I drive an expensive Porsche car
(Gucci)
I wear designer Gucci sunglasses
Put your shades on
Ignore the haters and focus on your success
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