He began rapping in 2017 as Lil Yeat, and, after a slew of singles, released his first EP, Deep Blue Strips, in late 2018. In 2019, Yeat would gain further publicity after “Stay Up,” the lead single off his second project and first mixtape, Wake Up Call, received a music video on the popular YouTube channel ELEVATOR.
Smith released Different Creature, a collaborative EP with Dutch producer Clibbo, on July 18, 2019, to positive feedback. Yeat garnered further attention after dropping his second mixtape, I’m So Me, at the conclusion of the year, collaborating with popular producers like Wheezy, Brandon Finessin, and 10Fifty, among others. Yeat continued to gain traction throughout 2020, releasing two EPs meant to hold fans over until Different Creature 2. The project was scrapped as he worked through label issues before becoming independent in 2021.
Fully in control of his output, Yeat began releasing a barrage of music, including twenty-track albums and countless singles. Yeat saw a major jump in support after his song “Sorry Bout That” blew up on TikTok. Subsequent hits like “Money Twerk” and “Get Busy” as well as a shout-out from Drake helped reinforce his newfound success. On August 5, 2021, Yeat released his newest EP, Trëndi.
In late 2021, Yeat would release his most popular album Up 2 Më and then would later drop 2 Älive and its deluxe, 2 Alivë (Geëk Pack)
On September 9th, 2022, Yeat dropped his highly anticipated EP, Lyfë, which had a feature from Lil Uzi Vert and collaborations with producers such as BNYX and collective Working On Dying.
On February 19th, 2023, Yeat posted a tracklist for Lyfë's deluxe version AftërLyfe on his Instagram story. On February 24th, 2023, AftërLyfe was released with a feature from YoungBoy Never Broke Again and more collaborations with BNYX, Working On Dying, dulio and more prominent producers.
War 1
Yeat Lyrics
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Gotta wait for this pill to kick in hey
Yeah hey, hey yeah
Yeah, she wanna suck our dicks just
'cause she like what's popular
Yeah, we gon' ride with sticks at night
We ain't no travelers
Count and swerve (Money)
Near 'bout every time that I
Speak I get some more
Told you we some different creatures
(Let's go)
Got a hundred missiles coming out that
Shit to come and get you
It's a hundred fifty, riding 'round
Wе gon' take this shit to war
I got hundreds
Fifties on mе and I'll take this shit to war
I got hundreds, fifties on me
We gon' take this shit to war
I got hundreds, fifties on me
We gon' take this shit to war (Let's go)
Twizzy sending shots just like he Curry
I'm confused
Why he wake up with some courage?
(Why? Why?) he thought he got a bad bitch
They steady curving him (No)
I'm gon' stay up in my lane
I am not merging them
This G Wagen, it's 2021
This bitch so perfect, yeah
(Swerve)
No, I'm not cumming inside that bitch
If there's no drug in her (Nah)
No, I ain't going into the booth
Unless I'm paid in there (yeah)
I don't understand why you're hating
When you're a millionaire (yeah)
I'm too underrated
Thought that they would leave me there
(yeah) got off the floor, I'm going
To the top, babe, you could meet me there
(Babe) i tried to save you in time
But you wanted to stay in there
You ain't never did nothing with none
Of your hate in your derrière
You need to go and get yourself some racks
You wanna be out of here
I forgot, you still working a job, yeah
That nine o'clock
I forgot you ain't smoking za
You smoking crack rock
I forgot, I was out of school on the blacktop
I forgot, I made fifty bands off this laptop
I forgot, your bitch over here twerking
She make the bands talk (yeah, yeah)
I forgot, I was getting bail date
I forgot, I was at the gym
Doing money weights
I forgot, all these labels call me every day
I forgot, I was broke, I ain't been this way
Yeah, she wanna suck our dicks just
'cause she like what's popular
Yeah, we gon' ride with sticks at night
We ain't no travelers
Big ol' bag, that's a hundred G's
Count and swerve (Money)
Near 'bout every time that I
Speak I get some more
Told you we some different creatures
(Let's go)
Got a hundred missiles coming out that
Shit to come and get you
It's a hundred fifty, riding 'round
Gon' take this shit to war i got hundreds
Fifties on me and I'll take this shit to war
I got hundreds, fifties on me
We gon' take this shit to war
I got hundreds, fifties on me
We gon' take this shit to war
The lyrics of Yeat's song "War 1" delve into themes of power, fame, and self-assertion. The song starts with a reference to waiting for a drug to take effect, perhaps symbolizing the act of getting high or escaping reality. The following lines speak to the superficiality of some relationships, where the singer is pursued solely because of their popularity or status. The use of violent imagery, such as riding with sticks and a reference to missiles, conveys a sense of defiance and readiness to confront any opposition.
The lyrics also touch on personal success and confidence, with the repetition of having "hundreds" and "fifties" on oneself, which can be interpreted as a symbol of wealth and influence. The idea of taking things to war signifies a determination to fight for one's goals and overcome obstacles.
In the second verse, the lyrics introduce Twizzy, who is also sending shots and displaying courage. The singer expresses confusion about Twizzy's attitude and mentions avoiding unnecessary interactions with people who reject them. The reference to a G Wagen being perfect suggests a desire for material perfection and status. The lyrics also highlight a refusal to engage in unprotected sex or unpaid work, emphasizing the importance of priorities and self-worth.
Overall, the song reflects a mindset focused on success, individuality, and a readiness to confront any challenges or opposition that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, let's go
Expressing enthusiasm and readiness to take action
Gotta wait for this pill to kick in hey
Anticipating the effects of a pill and acknowledging the wait
Yeah hey, hey yeah
Affirming agreement and excitement
Yeah, she wanna suck our dicks just 'cause she like what's popular
Acknowledging that someone may engage in sexual acts simply due to the popularity or status of the individuals involved
Yeah, we gon' ride with sticks at night. We ain't no travelers
Asserting a readiness to be armed and prepared for conflict during nighttime, emphasizing a sense of belonging and familiarity
Big ol' bag, that's a hundred G's. Count and swerve (Money)
Referring to a large sum of money in a bag, emphasizing the act of counting and flaunting wealth
Near 'bout every time that I speak I get some more
Noticing that every time the singer expresses themselves, they receive further attention or gain more opportunities
Told you we some different creatures (Let's go)
Asserting their uniqueness or distinctiveness from others, encouraging action or advancement
Got a hundred missiles coming out that shit to come and get you
Referring to a large number of harmful or impactful actions or consequences that will target and affect the listener
It's a hundred fifty, riding 'round. We gon' take this shit to war
Announcing an intention to engage in a conflict or battle, emphasizing determination and numerical superiority
I got hundreds. Fifties on me and I'll take this shit to war
Expressing the possession of large amounts of money, specifically in the form of hundred-dollar bills and fifty-dollar bills, and declaring a commitment to engage in warfare
Twizzy sending shots just like he Curry. I'm confused
Comparing Twizzy's action of attacking or provoking others with the precision and success of basketball player Stephen Curry, causing the artist to feel uncertain or perplexed
Why he wake up with some courage? (Why? Why?) he thought he got a bad bitch. They steady curving him (No)
Questioning why Twizzy suddenly feels confident or courageous, implying that he misjudged the attractiveness or desirability of a woman, and highlighting how she consistently rejects or ignores his advances
I'm gon' stay up in my lane. I am not merging them
Deciding to remain within one's own path or focus, refusing to combine or mix with others
This G Wagen, it's 2021. This bitch so perfect, yeah (Swerve)
Referring to a luxurious vehicle, specifically a Mercedes-Benz G Wagen, highlighting its excellence and desirability, while also expressing the need to dodge or veer away from potential obstacles
No, I'm not cumming inside that bitch. If there's no drug in her (Nah)
Declining to ejaculate inside a woman due to her lack of being under the influence of drugs
No, I ain't going into the booth. Unless I'm paid in there (yeah)
Refusing to enter a recording booth or engage in music creation unless there is financial compensation involved
I don't understand why you're hating. When you're a millionaire (yeah)
Expressing confusion about someone's negative opinions or actions despite their own significant wealth
I'm too underrated. Thought that they would leave me there
Feeling undervalued or not receiving deserved recognition, assuming that others would disregard or neglect them
Got off the floor, I'm going. To the top, babe, you could meet me there
Going from a position of low status or struggle to aiming for success and urging a romantic partner to join them on that path
I tried to save you in time. But you wanted to stay in there
Making an effort to rescue or help someone avoid negative circumstances, but they chose to remain in that situation
You ain't never did nothing with none of your hate in your derrière
Asserting that the person has not accomplished anything beneficial or productive despite harboring negativity or animosity
You need to go and get yourself some racks. You wanna be out of here
Encouraging the individual to acquire a significant amount of money, as they express a desire to leave their current situation or environment
I forgot, you still working a job, yeah. That nine o'clock
Realizing or remembering that the person still maintains regular employment, particularly with a work shift starting at nine o'clock
I forgot, you ain't smoking za. You smoking crack rock
Forgetting that the person does not consume high-quality marijuana, but rather smokes crack cocaine
I forgot, I was out of school on the blacktop
Recalling a past event or time when the singer was outside on a blacktop, potentially during school hours
I forgot, I made fifty bands off this laptop
Remembering a successful financial endeavor where the singer earned a significant amount of money using a laptop
I forgot, your bitch over here twerking. She make the bands talk (yeah, yeah)
Acknowledging that the person's romantic partner is currently engaging in twerking, which generates attention and income
I forgot, I was getting bail date. I forgot, I was at the gym. Doing money weights
Remembering the experience of arranging bail or being involved with legal matters, as well as engaging in workouts at the gym that symbolize the pursuit of financial success
I forgot, all these labels call me every day. I forgot, I was broke, I ain't been this way
Recalling the constant interest and contact from record labels, while also acknowledging a previous period of financial hardship and expressing that the current situation is different
We gon' take this shit to war i got hundreds. Fifties on me and I'll take this shit to war
Reiterating the determination to engage in a conflict, asserting the possession of large amounts of hundred-dollar and fifty-dollar bills as a symbol of power and readiness
I got hundreds, fifties on me. We gon' take this shit to war
Stating the possession of multiple hundred-dollar and fifty-dollar bills and confirming the commitment to enter into a war or confrontational situation
I got hundreds, fifties on me. We gon' take this shit to war
Affirming the ownership of numerous hundred-dollar and fifty-dollar bills and reiterating the intention to engage in a conflict or battle
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twizzy
on Sorry Bout That
The singer is planning to buy a wedding ring for someone named X, likely referring to the late rapper XXXTentacion.
The amazing artist is planning to buy a wedding ring for ecstasy, to convey his love and dependence on the drug.