Salute
Y.O. Lyrics
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But it's fuck what you say, i'ma just sing these blues
i reap what i sow, but that's just what i choose
But i'm still crying coz all of my brothers, you don't know how i lose
21-Gun Salute
You don't know how i move
21-Gun Salute
You don't know how i lose
Drop it, i'll lay it down
Sending out missiles now
Whisper, don't make a sound
Baby, i like you now
But yo, i'll ball on the whole team
i make her swallow the whole thing
Woah, i explode on her nose ring
She gon love me coz my cadence
i need head, i'm brainless
Spicy, no, i'm not Cajun
She gon cum coz i made it
Made of steel, i'm stainless
She pick me up when i'm faded!
Don't give a fuck about you
i'm making it up while i'm breaking the rules
Sharpest shed w/ the tool
Solid, i'm Snaking you fools
Bada-bing bada-boom
She don't lie when i lay
She just do what i say
She shake her ass, she get paid
You cannot see my soul, you don't how i move
But it's fuck what you say, i'ma just sing these blues
i reap what i sow, but that's just what i choose
But i'm still crying coz all of my brothers, you don't know how i lose
21-Gun Salute
You don't know how i move
21-Gun Salute
You don't know how i lose
In Y.O.'s song "Salute," the artist describes how no one truly knows who he is or understands his motivations. He opens the track with the assertion, "You cannot see my soul, you don't know how I move." This suggests that no one can truly understand or empathize with him. He then goes on to say that he only sings the blues and doesn't care what anyone thinks of him. In this way, the song highlights the importance of staying true to oneself regardless of external pressures.
As the song progresses, Y.O. gets more aggressive, boasting about his sexual prowess and his ability to make women submit to him. The line "i make her swallow the whole thing, Woah, i explode on her nose ring" is particularly explicit, but ultimately reinforces the idea that Y.O. is in control of his own destiny. Overall, "Salute" is a song about being confident in your own power while recognizing the sacrifices that come with that power.
Line by Line Meaning
You cannot see my soul, you don't how i move
You cannot understand me at a deeper level or comprehend my ways and actions.
But it's fuck what you say, i'ma just sing these blues
I don't care about your opinions or criticism, I'll continue doing my own thing and expressing myself.
i reap what i sow, but that's just what i choose
I'm aware that my actions have consequences, but I'm willing to accept them because it's the path I've chosen.
But i'm still crying coz all of my brothers, you don't know how i lose
Even though I've accepted the consequences of my actions, I still feel pain and sadness for the losses my people have experienced that you can't understand.
21-Gun Salute
A traditional military honor for fallen soldiers, which in this song is a symbol of respect for his fallen brothers.
Baby, but i do not fuck around
I may use affectionate terms, but don't mistake my kindness for weakness or lack of seriousness.
Drop it, i'll lay it down
If you challenge me or threaten me, I'm not afraid to take action and handle the situation.
Sending out missiles now
I'm taking aggressive action, ready to fight if necessary.
Whisper, don't make a sound
I'm moving quietly and stealthily, and I don't want any interference or attention drawn to my actions.
Baby, i like you now
I'm showing affection and interest in someone, but that doesn't change my aggressive nature or willingness to defend myself and my values.
But yo, i'll ball on the whole team
I'm confident in myself and my abilities, and I'm not afraid to face competition head-on.
i make her swallow the whole thing
I have sexual prowess and confidence, and I don't shy away from expressing it.
Woah, i explode on her nose ring
I have a dominant, aggressive sexual nature that is confident and unafraid.
She gon love me coz my cadence
My unique style and personality will attract people and make them love me.
i need head, i'm brainless
I have strong sexual impulses and desires that may override other sensibilities.
Spicy, no, i'm not Cajun
I have a distinct flavor and piquancy to my personality and style, and it's not derivative of any particular culture or ethnicity.
She gon cum coz i made it
I'm capable of satisfying my partner sexually and making them orgasm.
Made of steel, i'm stainless
I'm strong, resilient, and unbreakable, regardless of the challenges or criticisms I face.
She pick me up when i'm faded!
Someone is there for me and supports me even when I'm going through a difficult time or feeling vulnerable.
Don't give a fuck about you
I don't care about your opinions or judgments of me, and I'll continue to live my life as I see fit.
i'm making it up while i'm breaking the rules
I'm defying conventions and blazing my own trail, even if it means going against established norms or expectations.
Sharpest shed w/ the tool
I'm quick-witted and inventive, able to use my intellect to achieve my goals.
Solid, i'm Snaking you fools
I'm dependable and reliable, and I won't let anyone take advantage of me or my people.
Bada-bing bada-boom
An expression of accomplishment or success, often achieved through cunning or skill.
She don't lie when i lay
I have a trustworthy or truthful partner who is loyal and honest to me.
She just do what i say
My partner trusts and respects me, and follows my lead or instructions without question.
She shake her ass, she get paid
My partner is able to earn money or attention through her physical assets or beauty.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Clayton Hamme
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