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.
By Any Means
UNOTHEACTIVIST Lyrics
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I was outside, getting Rick 'cause I want to
I ain't stressing no bitch
She can do what she want to
I can get lit, ho, do what I want to
I can keep taking these drugs
'cause I want to, yeah
Can't buy that bitch no wedding ring, yeah
No love in the streets (What?)
Gotta' get it by any means, yeah
Hop in that 'Rari, that 'Rari go, "Vroom"
I chop out the top, it go, choppa, "Kazoom"
I'm hop in that Lamb, in the foreign, pfft
Ew, light it then smoke out the room
You beefin' with me then you gon'
Meet your doom lil nigga
Don't think that it's coming so soon
I might just sweep the whole
Block with no broom
Like Mario, I'ma boot up on shrooms
Try callin' me up with somebody, I count it
I tell 'em that I cannot lose
They sleepin' on me, better wake up
'fore I kill em like why you still snooze
I am not talkin' no Percocet
When I tell you I'll give you the blues
Yeah, I tell 'em my
Feelings ain't hurting yet
I fucked up they mood
Uh, I try to keep it so real with people
But they tell me I'm just being rude
Take all these drugs just so I
Could get rid of people
I'm the only one left in the room
I'm poppin' these shrooms
But I think it's afraid of people 'cause
They cannot afford what I do
I'm outside, I go turn up in the moon
I was outside, getting Rick 'cause I want to
I ain't stressing no bitch
She can do what she want to
I can get lit, ho, do what I want to
I can keep taking these drugs
'cause I want to, yeah
She want wedding ring, yeah
Can't buy that bitch no wedding ring, yeah
No love in the streets (What?)
Gotta' get it by any means, yeah
The lyrics of UnoTheActivist's song "By Any Means" explore themes of freedom, independence, and self-indulgence. In the first verse, the artist expresses his carefree attitude and refusal to be controlled by anyone. He enjoys getting high and takes drugs because he wants to, without any concern for societal judgment or consequences. He dismisses the notion of commitment by stating that he won't buy a wedding ring for a woman, indicating a lack of interest in traditional relationships and a focus on personal desires. The line "No love in the streets, gotta' get it by any means" emphasizes the artist's determination to achieve success and fulfill his desires through any means necessary, even if it means disregarding conventional norms or sacrificing love and relationships.
The second verse continues to showcase the artist's rebellious nature and extravagant lifestyle. He boasts about driving luxury cars like a Ferrari and Lamborghini, and the use of onomatopoeic words like "vroom" and "kazoom" adds to the sense of exhilaration and indulgence. The reference to smoking and getting high reflects a hedonistic attitude, while the line "I'ma boot up on shrooms" suggests a willingness to embrace psychedelic experiences. The artist conveys a sense of self-assuredness and arrogance, dismissing those who doubt him and proclaiming his ability to inflict harm on his enemies. The lyrics also touch on his detachment from people, using drugs as a means to distance himself from others and create a sense of isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah yeah yeah (Ah) (Uno, I killed it)
Expressing excitement and confidence, Uno asserts his dominance in the song.
I was outside, getting Rick 'cause I want to
Uno was out and about, enjoying himself, as he desired.
I ain't stressing no bitch
Uno doesn't let any woman's actions or opinions bother him.
She can do what she want to
He allows the woman to make her own choices and decisions.
I can get lit, ho, do what I want to
Uno enjoys partying and indulging in his desires without constraints.
I can keep taking these drugs 'cause I want to, yeah
Uno continues to consume drugs willingly, driven by his own desire.
She want wedding ring, yeah
The woman desires a commitment symbolized by a wedding ring.
Can't buy that bitch no wedding ring, yeah
However, Uno acknowledges that he cannot provide her with the desired ring.
No love in the streets (What?)
There is a lack of genuine affection or care in the harsh environment of the streets.
Gotta' get it by any means, yeah
Uno is determined to achieve success and prosperity, using whatever methods necessary.
Hop in that 'Rari, that 'Rari go, 'Vroom'
Uno gets into a Ferrari and revs the engine to symbolize his fast-paced lifestyle.
I chop out the top, it go, choppa, 'Kazoom'
He removes the roof of the car, emphasizing the loud and attention-grabbing nature of his actions.
I'm hop in that Lamb, in the foreign, pfft
Uno then transitions to riding in a Lamborghini, a foreign luxury car.
Ew, light it then smoke out the room
He proceeds to light an unknown object, resulting in the room filling with smoke, showcasing his disregard for consequences.
You beefin' with me then you gon' meet your doom lil nigga
Uno warns that engaging in conflict with him will lead to dire consequences.
Don't think that it's coming so soon
He suggests that the consequences or retribution may not be immediate but will eventually arrive.
I might just sweep the whole block with no broom
Uno metaphorically implies that he will dominate and eliminate his competition without conventional tools.
Like Mario, I'ma boot up on shrooms
Drawing inspiration from the video game character Mario, Uno likens himself to being enhanced and empowered like when Mario consumes mushrooms.
Try callin' me up with somebody, I count it
If someone tries to involve Uno in a scheme or manipulation, he quickly calculates the situation and dismisses it.
I tell 'em that I cannot lose
Uno asserts his confidence in never experiencing defeat or failure.
They sleepin' on me, better wake up 'fore I kill em like why you still snooze
He warns those underestimating him to wake up and take notice before he metaphorically destroys them while they are still unaware.
I am not talkin' no Percocet
Uno clarifies that he is not referencing the drug Percocet in his lyrics.
When I tell you I'll give you the blues
Instead, he means that he will bring a sense of sadness, misery, or hardship to those who challenge him.
Yeah, I tell 'em my feelings ain't hurting yet
Uno declares that despite any setbacks or negative emotions, he remains emotionally resilient and unaffected.
I fucked up their mood
His actions or words have negatively impacted the emotions or attitudes of others.
Uh, I try to keep it so real with people
Uno strives to maintain authenticity and honesty in his interactions with others.
But they tell me I'm just being rude
However, some perceive his straightforwardness as impolite or offensive.
Take all these drugs just so I could get rid of people
Uno uses drugs as a coping mechanism to distance himself from certain individuals in his life.
I'm the only one left in the room
As a result, he isolates himself, becoming the sole presence remaining in the room or space.
I'm poppin' these shrooms
Uno continues to consume psychedelic mushrooms, possibly to alter his state of mind.
But I think it's afraid of people 'cause they cannot afford what I do
Ironically, while the mushrooms may evoke fear or unease in others, Uno speculates that it is actually due to their inability to match his lifestyle and experiences.
I'm outside, I go turn up in the moon
Uno enjoys partying and having a good time, even under unconventional or unusual circumstances like being outside or in the moonlight.
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