Kyoto
Yang Lean Lyrics


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Do me, I'mma do me
I'mma make her mine, I'mma make her mine
I said fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swerving in see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up, in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shut out

I got an empire of emotional
Squad see me crusin', crusin' in my go kart
I'm War ho, I'm Warhol
I'm Wario when I'm in Mario Kart
Topping the charts, Ace in my cards
Choppa my locka when I'm writing these bars
Koka Kola Veins, I'm insane, Trip through memory lane
Out in Narashino and I see my own white shadow
A tad too close, Rad with a bad diagnose, Coke-filled nose
Too weird for them other fuck boys, Catch Lean and sad boys out in Europe, sippin' cristal
I'm smoking loud with my lost boys
All this money don't make me sad though
Rubber bands in my pants bur
Don't close your eyes and lean back though
Ya'll ain't ready for the lean attack though
Lean, lean, lean
Yunging with my Team
Pumping RZA eating pizza, man I'm living my dreams

Do me, I'mma do me
I'mma make her mine, I'mma make her mine
I said fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swerving in see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up, in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shut out

My life I've comprehended, it's not a lie
I'm dependent on my team
When I send it, I spit fire I'm an element
I'm everything, You're not irrelevant
Take it easy Yeah we getting it
BBC pants yeah I'm getting rich
All this love I'm melting it
Don't let me down I'm not meant for it
If you ask me, I might come for it
I'll take back to the rain forest
My heart and soul, yeah you tore it
I don't want to be here, but my lives more of it
There's more of it
S-A-D B-O-Y-S
See me in the club with it tatted on my chest
S-A-D B-O-Y-S
See me in the cut with it tatted on my chest
See me on the bus, blowing sesh
Nothing less, we the best, Fuck the rest
Water in my lungs Finna quest
I won't hit the earth
Fire, water, dirt
Too turnt, too burnt
Make mistakes, I guess I'll never learn See, see that's my firm
Nike, Nike on my shirt
Bubbles bubbles, blowing bubbles
But I guess they'll never burst
Empire of my state of mind
I'mma do me, I'mma make it mine
I say fuck the shine
I say fuck the shine
Bitch I grind, bitch I grind
I'm hard to find

Do me, I'mma do me
I'mma make her mine, I'mma make her mine
I said fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swerving in see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up, in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shut out

Do me, I'mma do me
I'mma make her mine, I'mma make her mine
I said fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swerving in see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up, in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shut out

Do me, I'mma do me
I'mma make her mine, I'mma make her mine
I said fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swerving in see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
Been locked up, in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shut out

Do me, I'mma do me
I'mma make her mine, I'mma make her mine
I said fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
Yung Lean swerving in see me fucked up
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up




Been locked up, in my own mind
My thoughts will never be shut out

Overall Meaning

"Kyoto" is a song by Swedish rapper Yung Lean, released in 2013. In this song, Yung Lean reflects on his own life and career as a rap artist. The lyrics are filled with references to his own struggles, experiences, and personal relationships. Yung Lean talks about his own emotions, his reliance on his team, and his dreams and ambitions for the future. He emphasizes his dedication to his craft as a rapper and the grind required to fulfill his ambitions. Yung Lean also reflects on the darker aspects of his life, such as drug use and mental health struggles.


Throughout the song, Yung Lean references pop culture and his own experiences, effortlessly weaving them together in a story that feels deeply personal. His references to Mario Kart and the artist Andy Warhol are examples of this. He also references his own rap collective, SAD BOYS (an acronym for "Sad Boys Always Die"), multiple times. The song is reflective of its time, representing a new sound in rap that was emerging in the early 2010s, characterized by electronic beats, emo rap vocals, and references to pop culture.


Overall, "Kyoto" is a song that captures Yung Lean's unique voice and style, offering a glimpse into his personal life while also capturing the zeitgeist of a new generation of rap artists.


Line by Line Meaning

Do me, I'mma do me
I will do what I want and be true to myself.


I'mma make her mine, I'mma make her mine
I am determined to win over the person I desire.


I said fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine
I do not care about material possessions or wealth.


Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind
I work hard and hustle to succeed.


Yung Lean swerving in see me fucked up
I am driving recklessly while under the influence.


See me swervin' through, they want me locked up
The authorities want to imprison me for my dangerous behavior.


Been locked up, in my own mind
I have struggled with mental illness and inner turmoil.


My thoughts will never be shut out
I cannot escape my own mind and the constant thoughts within it.


I got an empire of emotional
My emotional impact is vast and powerful.


Squad see me crusin', crusin' in my go kart
My friends and I are having fun riding around in a go kart.


I'm War ho, I'm Warhol
I am an artist like Andy Warhol, creating my own unique expression.


I'm Wario when I'm in Mario Kart
I am playful and enjoy video games like Mario Kart.


Topping the charts, Ace in my cards
I am successful in my industry and have the winning hand.


Choppa my locka when I'm writing these bars
I am focused on writing rhymes and blocking out distractions.


Koka Kola Veins, I'm insane, Trip through memory lane
I have a drug addiction and am struggling with my past memories.


Out in Narashino and I see my own white shadow
I am experiencing a hallucination while in a Japanese city.


A tad too close, Rad with a bad diagnose, Coke-filled nose
I am getting dangerously close to my addiction and suffering from its side effects.


Too weird for them other fuck boys, Catch Lean and sad boys out in Europe, sippin' cristal
I feel out of place among mainstream artists and hang out with other sad or depressed individuals in Europe, drinking expensive champagne.


I'm smoking loud with my lost boys
I am smoking strong marijuana with my close, but troubled friends.


All this money don't make me sad though
Despite my struggles, money does not necessarily bring me sadness.


Rubber bands in my pants bur
I carry large amounts of cash on me and keep it secured with rubber bands in my pocket.


Don't close your eyes and lean back though
I caution against losing control and putting oneself in danger, even though I may be wild sometimes.


Ya'll ain't ready for the lean attack though
Others cannot handle my reckless persona and behavior.


Yunging with my Team
I am young and hanging out with my friends.


Pumping RZA eating pizza, man I'm living my dreams
I am listening to music by RZA and eating pizza, which is fulfilling one of my life goals.


My life I've comprehended, it's not a lie
I understand my own life and experiences, even if it may seem unbelievable to others.


I'm dependent on my team
I rely heavily on my friends and support system.


When I send it, I spit fire I'm an element
My rhymes are powerful and influential, like a natural element.


I'm everything, You're not irrelevant
I am important and have value, unlike those who do not appreciate me.


Take it easy Yeah we getting it
We may be successful, but we should not forget to relax and enjoy ourselves.


BBC pants yeah I'm getting rich
I am making money and can afford expensive clothing by the brand BBC.


All this love I'm melting it
Despite my struggles, I still feel love and can express it to others.


Don't let me down I'm not meant for it
I am confident and do not want to disappoint myself or others.


If you ask me, I might come for it
If someone challenges me, I will rise to the occasion.


I'll take back to the rain forest
I want to return to nature and leave behind the craziness of modern society.


My heart and soul, yeah you tore it
Someone has deeply hurt me and damaged my emotional well-being.


I don't want to be here, but my lives more of it
Despite my struggles and sadness, I must continue living and experiencing life.


There's more of it
There is more to life and more to experience.


S-A-D B-O-Y-S
The name of my group is Sad Boys.


See me in the club with it tatted on my chest
I have the group name tattooed on my chest and people can see it when I am at a club.


See me in the cut with it tatted on my chest
People can still see the tattoo even when I am trying to hide or stay low-key.


See me on the bus, blowing sesh
I am smoking marijuana on a bus ride.


Nothing less, we the best, Fuck the rest
We are confident in our skills and status, and do not worry about others.


Water in my lungs Finna quest
I may be drowning under the weight of my struggles, but am determined to find a way out.


I won't hit the earth
I will continue to rise and succeed, rather than fail.


Fire, water, dirt
I am made up of different elements and represent different emotions or experiences.


Too turnt, too burnt
I am too wild and burned out, and need to slow down.


Make mistakes, I guess I'll never learn See, see that's my firm
I continue to make mistakes and do not always learn from them, but that is a part of who I am.


Nike, Nike on my shirt
I have the brand Nike on my clothing.


Bubbles bubbles, blowing bubbles
I am blowing soap bubbles, possibly as a source of amusement.


But I guess they'll never burst
The bubbles seem to not pop, which may represent the fleeting nature of pleasure or happiness.


Empire of my state of mind
My mentality holds immense power and influence.


I'mma do me, I'mma make it mine
I will continue to be myself and pursue my passions.


I say fuck the shine
I do not place importance on material wealth or status symbols.


Bitch I grind, bitch I grind
I work hard and relentlessly to achieve success.


I'm hard to find
I am unique and difficult to understand or locate.




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做我,我要做我
Do me, I'ma do me

我會讓她成為我的 我會讓她成為我的
I'ma make her mine, I'ma make her mine

我他媽的閃耀,我說他媽的閃耀
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine

母狗,我磨,母狗,我磨
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind

Yung Lean突然轉向,看我搞砸了
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up

看到我突然轉彎,他們想把我鎖起來
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up

被鎖在心裡
Been locked up, in my own mind

我的思念永遠不會淺薄
My thoughts will never be shallow
我有一個情感帝國
I got an empire of emotion

小隊看到我在我的卡丁車裡巡航
Squad see me cruisin', cruisin' in my go kart

我是戰爭,嘿,我是沃荷
I'm War, ho, I'm Warhol

當我玩馬裡奧賽車時我是瓦里奧
I'm Wario when I'm in Mario Kart

排行榜上名列前茅,我手中的王牌
Toppin' the charts, ace in my cards

當我寫下這些小節時,Choppa my locka
Choppa my locka when I'm writin' these bars

科卡科拉靜脈,我瘋了
Koka Kola veins, I'm insane

穿越記憶巷
Trip through memory lane

在習志野,我看到了自己的白影子
Out in Narashino and I see my own white shadows

有點太接近了,診斷結果很糟糕
A tad too close, rad with a bad diagnose

鼻子充滿了可樂,對其他操男孩來說太奇怪了
Coke-filled nose, too weird for them other fuckboys

在歐洲捕捉精瘦和悲傷的男孩,啜飲水晶
Catch Lean and Sad Boys out in Europe, sippin' cristal

我和我迷失的孩子們大聲抽煙
I'm smokin' loud with my lost boys

所有這些錢並不讓我悲傷
All this money don't make me sad though

兄弟,我褲子裡有橡皮筋
Rubber bands in my pants, bro

但不要閉上眼睛並向後傾斜
Don't close your eyes and lean back though

但你還沒準備好迎接精實攻擊
Ya'll ain't ready for the lean attack though

精益,精益,精益,與我的團隊一起年輕
Lean, Lean, Lean, youngin' with my Team

抽 RZA,吃披薩,夥計,我正在實現我的夢想
Pumping RZA, eating pizza, man, I'm living my dreams

夥計,我正在實現我的夢想
Man, I'm living my dreams

(幹了你的母狗--)
(Fucked your bitch in the-)
做我,我要做我
Do me, I'ma do me

我會讓她成為我的 我會讓她成為我的
I'ma make her mine, I'ma make her mine

我他媽的閃耀,我說他媽的閃耀
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine

母狗,我磨,母狗,我磨
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind

Yung Lean突然轉向,看我搞砸了
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up

看到我突然轉彎,他們想把我鎖起來
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up

被鎖在心裡
Been locked up, in my own mind

我的思念永遠不會淺薄
My thoughts will never be shallow
做我,我要做我
Do me, I'ma do me

我會讓她成為我的 我會讓她成為我的
I'ma make her mine, I'ma make her mine

我他媽的閃耀,我說他媽的閃耀
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine

母狗,我磨,母狗,我磨
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind

Yung Lean突然轉向,看我搞砸了
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up

看到我突然轉彎,他們想把我鎖起來
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up

被鎖在心裡
Been locked up, in my own mind

我的思念永遠不會淺薄
My thoughts will never be shallow
我的人生領悟了,這不是謊言
My life comprehended, it's not a lie

我依賴我的團隊
I'm dependent on my team

當我發送它時,我噴火,我是一個元素
When I send it, I spit fire, I'm an element

我就是一切,你無關緊要
I'm everything, you're irrelevant

Ta-放輕鬆,是的,我們明白了
Ta-take it easy, yeah, we getting it

BBC 褲子,是的,我發財了
BBC pants, yeah, I'm getting rich

這一切的愛,我正在融化它
All this love, I'm melting it

別讓我失望,我不適合這樣做
Don't let me down, I'm not meant for it

如果你問我,我可能會來
If you ask me, might come for it

我會帶你回雨林
I'll take you back to the rain forest

我的心和靈魂,是的,你撕裂了它
My heart and soul, yeah, you tore it

我不想待在這裡,我的生活更多的是這樣的
I don't want to be here, my life's more of it

還有更多這樣的事
There's more of it

S-A-D-B-O-Y-S
S-A-D-B-O-Y-S

在俱樂部裡看到我胸前刺著它
See me in the club with it tatted on my chest

S-A-D-B-O-Y-S
S-A-D-B-O-Y-S

看看我胸前的傷口
See me in the cut with it tatted on my chest

看到我,在公車上看到我,吹著sesh
See me, see me on the bus, blowing sesh

毫不誇張地說,我們是最好的,其餘的去他媽的
Nothing less, we the best, fuck the rest

肺裡有水,finna quest
Water in my lungs, finna quest

我不會撞擊地球
I won't hit the earth

火、水、污垢、太轉、太燒
Fire, water, dirt, too turnt, too burnt

犯錯,我想我永遠學不會
Make mistakes, I guess I'll never learn

看,看,看,這是我的公司
See, see, see, that's my firm

耐吉,耐吉在我的襯衫上
Nike, Nike on my shirt

泡泡,泡泡,吹泡泡
Bubbles, bubbles, blowing bubbles

但我想它們永遠不會破裂
But I guess they'll never burst

Em-,我的心態帝國
Em-, empire of my state of mind

我要做我自己,我要讓她成為我的
I'ma do me, I'ma make her mine

我說他媽的閃耀 我說他媽的閃耀
I say fuck the shine, I say fuck the shine

婊子,我磨,婊子,我磨,我很難找到
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind, I'm hard to find
做我,我要做我
Do me, I'ma do me

我會讓她成為我的 我會讓她成為我的
I'ma make her mine, I'ma make her mine

我他媽的閃耀,我說他媽的閃耀
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine

母狗,我磨,母狗,我磨
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind

Yung Lean突然轉向,看我搞砸了
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up

看到我突然轉彎,他們想把我鎖起來
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up

被鎖在心裡
Been locked up, in my own mind

我的思念永遠不會淺薄
My thoughts will never be shallow
做我,我要做我
Do me, I'ma do me

我會讓她成為我的 我會讓她成為我的
I'ma make her mine, I'ma make her mine

我他媽的閃耀,我說他媽的閃耀
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine

母狗,我磨,母狗,我磨
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind

Yung Lean突然轉向,看我搞砸了
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up

看到我突然轉彎,他們想把我鎖起來
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up

被鎖在心裡
Been locked up, in my own mind

我的思想永遠不會淺薄
My thoughts will never be shallow
做我,我要做我
Do me, I'ma do me

我會讓她成為我的 我會讓她成為我的
I'ma make her mine, I'ma make her mine

我他媽的閃耀,我說他媽的閃耀
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine

母狗,我磨,母狗,我磨
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind

Yung Lean突然轉向,看我搞砸了
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up

看到我突然轉彎,他們想把我鎖起來
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up

被鎖在心裡
Been locked up, in my own mind

我的思念永遠不會淺薄
My thoughts will never be shallow
做我,我要做我
Do me, I'ma do me

我會讓她成為我的 我會讓她成為我的
I'ma make her mine, I'ma make her mine

我他媽的閃耀,我說他媽的閃耀
I fuck the shine, I said fuck the shine

母狗,我磨,母狗,我磨
Bitch, I grind, bitch, I grind

Yung Lean突然轉向,看我搞砸了
Yung Lean swervin' in, see me fucked up

看到我突然轉彎,他們想把我鎖起來
See me swervin' through, they want me locked up

被鎖在心裡
Been locked up, in my own mind

我的思念永遠不會淺薄
My thoughts will never be shallow



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@justsayno1734

Swedish rapper, born in Belarus, raps in English about Japanese aesthetic and shoots video in the Netherlands. Mr. Worldwide

@ucanhnguyen9886

used to be in Vietnam, Arizona iced out boy, loyal like the Russian

@FelixZoko

@@ucanhnguyen9886 ok , thank s

@justsayno1734

@@ucanhnguyen9886 ok...

@nf4922

Garbage

@lifespore

@@nf4922 you have a playlist called ‘dubstep’ and another called ‘country’. Ur opinion does not matter lmao

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This man was making 2020 music in 2013

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2030 music in 2013*

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