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.
Wake Up
UNOTHEACTIVIST Lyrics
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Be, be, you, be, just be you
Believe, believe, you, believe, believe
Believe, believe, be, just be you
Everything you can achieve
Try it out, you will just see
Live, breath, sleep, dream
Little baby wanna ring
No I do not do those things
Everything I do for me
Believe in yourself and I swear you will see
I do not bang, I be overseas
I'm a strange deranged entity
Lord forgave me now I'm spreading my wings
Yeah, hop in the back of the tissue the heaven machine, whoa
Hoppin' up out of the bank, screamin' out cheese ooh
Hop in the back of your bitch, she screamin' for me, whoa
Look at my wrist bitch, screamin' out, bling bling, blow
'Member when my momma used to cry on her knees
Be, be, please be, just be, you
Be, be, you, be, just be you
Believe, believe, you, believe, believe
Believe, believe, be, just be you
The lyrics to UnoTheActivist's song Wake Up encourage people to embrace their unique selves and to believe in their abilities to achieve their goals. The "be" repetition emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself, without trying to conform to societal expectations or pressures. The lines "Believe in yourself and I swear you will see" reinforces this message of self-confidence and encourages listeners to try their best.
The lyrics also touch on the artist's personal experiences and highlights his success despite facing challenges. The lines "I do not bang, I be overseas / I'm a strange deranged entity / Lord forgave me now I'm spreading my wings" suggest that the artist was once involved in dangerous activities but has since turned his life around and now enjoys the freedom of his current lifestyle. The mention of his mom crying on her knees suggests that he has faced hardships in the past, but he has overcome them.
Overall, Wake Up is a motivational song that encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and believe in their abilities to achieve their goals. It highlights the importance of perseverance and staying focused on one's objectives.
Line by Line Meaning
Be, be, please be, just be, you
Exist, exist, please exist, just exist, as who you are
Be, be, you, be, just be you
Exist, exist, as you are, exist, just exist as yourself
Believe, believe, you, believe, believe
Have faith, have faith, in yourself, have faith, have faith
Believe, believe, be, just be you
Have faith, have faith, exist, just exist as yourself
Everything you can achieve
You can accomplish anything
Try it out, you will just see
Give it a chance, you will witness it
Live, breath, sleep, dream
Exist, inhale, exhale, dream
Livin' my life like a king
Living proudly, as if royalty
Little baby wanna ring
Someone immature wants to be in charge
No I do not do those things
I do not act in that way
Everything I do for me
I do everything for myself
Believe in yourself and I swear you will see
Trust in yourself and I guarantee you will perceive
I do not bang, I be overseas
I am not involved in gang culture, I am overseas
I'm a strange deranged entity
I am an unusual, disturbed being
Lord forgave me now I'm spreading my wings
God forgave me and now I am flourishing
Yeah, hop in the back of the tissue the heaven machine, whoa
Climb in the back of the tissue box car, whoa
Hoppin' up out of the bank, screamin' out cheese ooh
Leaping out of the bank, exclaiming victory
Hop in the back of your bitch, she screamin' for me, whoa
Climb in the back of your woman, she is calling out for me, whoa
Look at my wrist bitch, screamin' out, bling bling, blow
Observe my watch, screaming out, shine, shine, blow
'Member when my momma used to cry on her knees
Remember when my mother used to weep on her knees
Writer(s): Troy Lane, Armen Zabounian
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.