Uno cemented himself as a pillar of the rap scene in 2015, taking the underground by storm with the release of his No More Thotties mixtape and songs like "Parkin' Lot Pimpin'," "Giuseppe Swag," and "WHAT." Uno would respond to the craving for new music held by his fans for two years by releasing his debut studio mixtape Live.Shyne.Die in late 2017.
A desire for musical experimentation led to his mid-2018 EP Limbus. The series' second installment would release in December of that same year. This trend of experimentation would continue itself with the release of Uno's Deadication remix project in mid-2019.
Uno delivered Deadication II: Lost Files in early 2020, a mixtape containing vaulted songs dating back to 2017. In mid-2020, Uno released his highly-anticipated debut studio album, 8, which included popular tracks "Das Him," "Night Mode," and "Can't Go."
At the beginning of 2021, Uno would release his sophomore studio album, Unoverse, a 10-track LP that would mark his first independent release since his 2017 EP Sorry for the Wait. The project featured standout cuts "Taco Bell" and "Opp Pack." ~ Alexander L. & Hamed T.
Ascend
UNOTHEACTIVIST Lyrics
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That ice, I'm on big chill
Got water like big whales
She poppin' that big pill
She poppin' that tip drill
Like fish, I got fishscale
I guess I'm the shit now
I guess I'm the shit now
I'm counting on big bills
Dream chasin' like Meek Mill
I just can't seem to sit still
Won't give 'em the upper-hand
Got lean in my other hand
Won't depend on another man
Won't lend to another man
Ooh, livin' my life
Ooh, she give me life
Yeah, she get me right
Yeah, she ride it like bike
Yeah, girl, grip on tight
Yeah, please suck, don't bite
Uh no teeth, no uh
Turn all night, yeah C note
Please don't try to be a hero
Yes, wrist all ice, yeah, subzero
Don't know why these niggas hate all night
Yeah, I don't give a flying
I think these niggas birds, 'cause I really do got bird's eye
Took the knife off the AK, then I'm gon' cut out both eyes
Diamonds glow in the dark, but you ain't even no sight
I'm really a big deal
That ice, I'm on big chill
Got water like big whales
She poppin' that big pill
She poppin' that tip drill
Like fish, I got fishscale
I guess I'm the shit now
I guess I'm the shit now
I'm ridin' on big wheels
I'm counting on big bills
Dream chasin' like Meek Mill
I just can't seem to sit still
Won't give 'em the upperhand
Got lean in my other hand
Won't depend on another man
Won't lend to another man
In "Ascend," UnoTheActivist brags about his status as someone important and wealthy. He talks about the ice on his jewelry, the big bills he's counting, and the big wheels he's riding. He also mentions his drug use, specifically Lean (a mix of promethazine/codeine cough syrup and soda) and the danger of depending on others. He expresses how he is living his life to the fullest by chasing his dreams like Meek Mill and desires for a woman who satisfies him both sexually and emotionally. UnoTheActivist uses vivid imagery to describe aspects of his life, from the size of the ice on his wrist to the water he has, which is comparable to that of big whales. He also references the tip drill, a term for a woman who is willing to engage in sex acts for money.
The central theme of this song is materialism and hedonism. UnoTheActivist is boasting about his wealth, success, and drug use, as well as his pursuit of pleasure. He makes no apologies for who he is or what he does, and he seems to relish the attention that comes with being a big deal. Additionally, he is warning against depending on anyone else or lending to others, indicating his distrust of people.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm really a big deal
I am an important and influential person
That ice, I'm on big chill
I have a lot of expensive jewelry and I am calm and collected about it
Got water like big whales
My hydration game is on point, like the largest creatures in the ocean
She poppin' that big pill
The girl with me is taking a lot of drugs for a strong effect
She poppin' that tip drill
She's dancing provocatively like the women in the music video for the song 'Tip Drill'
Like fish, I got fishscale
I have a lot of high-quality cocaine for selling
I guess I'm the shit now
I have achieved a high level of success or status
I'm ridin' on big wheels
I am driving a flashy car with large wheels for attention
I'm counting on big bills
I am expecting to earn a lot of money
Dream chasin' like Meek Mill
I am pursuing my goals and aspirations like the rapper Meek Mill
I just can't seem to sit still
I am always on the move and restless
Won't give 'em the upper-hand
I won't allow others to have the advantage over me
Got lean in my other hand
I am holding a cup of lean (a narcotic drink)
Won't depend on another man
I refuse to rely on someone else for my success or well-being
Won't lend to another man
I am not willing to give money or other resources to someone else
Ooh, livin' my life
I am enjoying and living my life to the fullest
Ooh, she give me life
The girl with me brings joy and excitement to my life
Yeah, she get me right
She fulfills my needs and desires
Yeah, she ride it like bike
She is skilled in sexual activities like riding a bike
Yeah, girl, grip on tight
She is holding on tight during sexual activity
Yeah, please suck, don't bite
I prefer oral sex to be gentle and without teeth
Uh no teeth, no uh
Please, no teeth during oral sex
Turn all night, yeah C note
We are having sex all night and spending a lot of money (C note refers to a $100 bill)
Please don't try to be a hero
Don't try to outdo or impress me, just be yourself
Yes, wrist all ice, yeah, subzero
My wrist is covered in diamonds, making it extremely cold like the character Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat
Don't know why these niggas hate all night
I don't understand why some people are showing hostility towards me all night
Yeah, I don't give a flying
I don't care at all
I think these niggas birds, 'cause I really do got bird's eye
I believe these people are weak and insignificant, as I have a higher perspective like a bird's eye view
Took the knife off the AK, then I'm gon' cut out both eyes
I removed the knife attachment from my AK-47 rifle and plan to inflict serious harm on those who oppose me
Diamonds glow in the dark, but you ain't even no sight
My diamonds shine brightly even in the darkness, but you are not even worth noticing
Lyrics © ULTRA TUNES
Written by: Troy Lane, Tadeo Hill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jared scheibe
Come back to this track at least a few times a year. Perfection.
harley white
straight fire uno 🔥 been listening to you for ages and i know you're next up soon for sure
Dark Wings
Aussie Bro he’s been up
harley white
Aqua Ghost Si i’m talking rich the kid level
Dark Wings
Aussie Bro yeah but he not going mainstream unless he do something gay.
SEM10
richforeverken ! He’s not gonna sell his soul
Arturo Piper
Mexico los apolla 💥😎
WARZOVID
DOPE BRO❤️
TalenTrippin
This beat needs Ft. Gunna but Damn Uno is amazing
pet’r Klem
Needs a breakthrough song like Cartis Mongolia