Lean
Yas-R Lyrics
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A beat I could trash
Shout out to all the hoes giving me ass
None? Shit
Least I could I flow
Came into rap just to double my O's, woah
Need me the cash
Need me the guap
Need me the wap
Shit, enough about hoes
I should keep talking bout all of the dough
N***** wear the designer, call it fashion
Talking about streets for interactions
I.R what's your hobby
What's your passion
Rapping on this beat as a distraction
(No)
I just be chilling at home
Watching Ben 10 on tv with blow
Yo, I don't do drugs, it's lame
You should get all of that shit out of your brain
I don seen a lot, I wouldn't lie
Sometimes I be sad and wanna die
Ever been so down
You wouldn't cry
Couldn't relate? Your life has been fine
Me? I don had ups and downs
Made me wish that I was underground
(Ho)
Hate it when bitches be acting supreme
Baggy ass denims are gon disagree
Shit, going off track
Ranting a bit, but n**** I'm back
Expressing myself, that's why I rap
Remember when I didn't swear in my raps
But, I don grown up a lot
Met n***** who used to talk a lot
Fighting these n***** to earn respect
Feel like the Wu
Protect ya neck
Why? Streets is cold
N***** is slipping
Talking bout ice
Not all the whipping
Look at the shit I made in the kitchen
Xanax and lean the newest edition
Uh, ou, Xanax or lean
Used to won rap
It was all a dream
Now I be flowing a lot
Spitting some bars when up on the spot
And got no love for the cops
Just cause of hair
They feel me with dots shit
N****, I just wanna talk shit
I ain't gon switch up the topic
Some be good, some be bad
This ain't a job where you could be bad
N***** be asking
Why I be mad
You know shit really be bad
When I couldn't even die for my flag
Take a plane
N***** who ride, gotta be sane
Imagine one of your pilots insane
Wouldn't hear y'all n***** tryna explain
Stupid ass fools gon argue in vain
Babies and fools, imma assume
You a bafoon
You is a coon
Causing a boom
Entered a room
He got a toolie
What do it do
I got no friends better alone
If she a bitch
Give her a bone, n****, Lil Knife
In "Lean," Yas-R offers straight-forward rap lyrics about his life, desires, and struggles. He begins the song with a boastful rhyme, announcing his presence with "Back from the past with some gas / A beat I could trash / Shout out to all the hoes giving me ass." Although he admits that he is not receiving much attention, he still struts and asserts his talent. He goes on to describe his passion for money, sex, designer clothes, and wap (Wet Ass Pussy). However, he also emphasizes that he has grown up and matured since his early days as a rapper. He acknowledges his difficult past, including his experiences with sadness and suicide, but he also celebrates his ability to express himself through rap. The song ends with Yas-R denying any desire for friends and instead opting to give "bitches" bones, in a casual nod to male bravado and superiority.
Overall, the lyrics to "Lean" reflect the confident self-image of many young rappers while also hinting at pain and vulnerability. The song mixes cultural references from rap, popular culture, and slang to create a slang-heavy tone that positions Yas-R as an accomplished and articulate youth performer. He expresses a range of emotions and values, from self-love and hedonism to regret and despair. However, he also manages to keep the mood light and entertaining, with sharp rhymes and playful language.
Line by Line Meaning
Back from the past with some gas
Returning with new ideas to fuel my music
A beat I could trash
I need a fresh beat to rap on
Shout out to all the hoes giving me ass
Thanks to all the women who show me attention
None? Shit
If no one's showing me attention, it's disappointing
Least I could I flow
My talent for rapping is something I can always rely on
Came into rap just to double my O's, woah
I got into rapping to make money
Need me the cash
I need money to live
Need me the guap
I need a lot of money
Need me the ass
I need attention from women
Need me the wap
I need a gun for protection in the streets
Shit, enough about hoes
I shouldn't base my life around women
I should keep talking bout all of the dough
I should focus on making money
N***** wear the designer, call it fashion
People wear expensive clothes to look stylish
Talking about streets for interactions
People brag about living in dangerous neighborhoods
I.R what's your hobby
Asking about people's interests
What's your passion
Asking about what people care about
Rapping on this beat as a distraction
Rapping helps me escape from my problems
(No)
Interjection indicating agreement
I just be chilling at home
I like to relax at home
Watching Ben 10 on tv with blow
I watch cartoons and smoke weed
Yo, I don't do drugs, it's lame
I don't want to be seen as a drug addict
You should get all of that shit out of your brain
You should quit doing drugs
I don seen a lot, I wouldn't lie
I've been through a lot and I'm honest about it
Sometimes I be sad and wanna die
I struggle with depression
Ever been so down
Have you ever felt really low?
You wouldn't cry
You wouldn't be able to handle it
Couldn't relate? Your life has been fine
If you can't understand my struggles, you've had an easy life
Me? I don had ups and downs
I've had good times and bad times
Made me wish that I was underground
Sometimes I wish I was dead
(Ho)
Interjection calling attention to a word or phrase
Hate it when bitches be acting supreme
I don't like women who act like they're better than me
Baggy ass denims are gon disagree
I don't like baggy jeans
Shit, going off track
I'm getting off topic
Ranting a bit, but n**** I'm back
I'm venting, but I'm still here
Expressing myself, that's why I rap
I use rapping to express myself
Remember when I didn't swear in my raps
I used to keep my lyrics clean
But, I don grown up a lot
I've matured since then
Met n***** who used to talk a lot
I've met people who talk a big game but don't back it up
Fighting these n***** to earn respect
I have to defend myself to gain respect
Feel like the Wu
I relate to the rap group Wu-Tang Clan
Protect ya neck
Be careful of danger in the streets
Why? Streets is cold
The world is a tough place to live in
N***** is slipping
People are making mistakes
Talking bout ice
Talking about jewelry
Not all the whipping
Not all of the violence
Look at the shit I made in the kitchen
Look at the drugs I cooked up
Xanax and lean the newest edition
I'm into taking Xanax and drinking lean now
Uh, ou, Xanax or lean
I can't decide which drug I want to do
Used to won rap
I used to want to be a rapper
It was all a dream
I used to dream of being a famous rapper
Now I be flowing a lot
Now I rap a lot
Spitting some bars when up on the spot
I freestyle rap well
And got no love for the cops
I don't like the police
Just cause of hair
I'm harassed by police because of my appearance
They feel me with dots shit
They search me and find nothing
N****, I just wanna talk shit
I just want to vent and express myself
I ain't gon switch up the topic
I'm not changing the subject
Some be good, some be bad
Some things in life are good and some are bad
This ain't a job where you could be bad
I have to be good at rapping to succeed
N***** be asking
People ask me questions
Why I be mad
Why am I angry?
You know shit really be bad
Life is tough
When I couldn't even die for my flag
When I was in a tough situation and couldn't give up
Take a plane
Leave the situation
N***** who ride, gotta be sane
People who handle dangerous situations need to be level-headed
Imagine one of your pilots insane
Imagine being in a situation where your pilot is crazy
Wouldn't hear y'all n***** tryna explain
You wouldn't be able to explain the situation to anyone
Stupid ass fools gon argue in vain
Ignorant people will argue for no reason
Babies and fools, imma assume
Naive people are like children
You a bafoon
You're a fool
You is a coon
You're a sellout
Causing a boom
Causing chaos
Entered a room
I entered a space
He got a toolie
He's carrying a gun
What do it do
What is he going to do with the gun?
I got no friends better alone
I don't have any close friends
If she a bitch
If she's difficult
Give her a bone, n****, Lil Knife
Put up with her, even if it's only for sex
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Henry Olisa, Irele Uduokhai
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