Raised in Gadsden, Alabama, Atha appeared on the reality series The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott and released his independent debut album Creek Water in 2005. Two years later, Atha signed to Columbia Records and released the single "Kickin'" from his unreleased first studio album, before being released from the label later that same year. From 2008 to 2010, Atha released an extended play and four mixtapes with Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment. Trunk Muzik 0-60, Atha's fourth mixtape, was also released by Interscope Records. In 2011, Atha signed to Shady Records and his debut studio album Radioactive was released on November 21, 2011 to positive reviews. It entered the Billboard 200 at number 27. He spent much of his childhood in various locations around the southern United States, including Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Atlanta, Georgia, and Antioch, Tennessee.
Atha is half white and Cherokee, and the name Yelawolf is a reference to his Native American roots.
Yelawolf is an avid skateboarder and made attempts at a professional skateboarding career but was forced to abandon due to injuries. Yelawolf began releasing mixtapes independently in 2007. He was briefly signed to Columbia Records in 2007 and left the label the same year.
In 2009, Yelawolf was featured on the Slim Thug album Boss of All Bosses, and in the lead single Mixin' Up the Medicine from Juelz Santana's upcoming album Born to Lose, Built to Win. In 2010 he appeared in the track Down This Road from Bizarre's third studio album Friday Night at St. Andrews, in Big Boi's first solo album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty track "You Ain't No DJ" which was produced by André 3000, and his most recent appareance is in Paul Wall's fifth studio album Heart of a Champion track "Live It" which also features Jay Electronica and Raekwon, produced by Travis Barker. In 2010, Atha confirmed he has signed with Interscope Records, he announced that he is working in his debut studio album with the label, and has a desire to work with Eminem.
In 2011 Yelawolf revealed that he went to visit Eminem in Detroit, Michigan and has subsequently been signed to Shady Records.
Firestarter
YelaWolf Lyrics
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I’m a firestarter! Hot damn!
That’s why everyday I’m cold, they’re trying to put me up
Bitch, I’m a firestarter, hot damn!
Put this fires out of control and bitch you can put me up
Uh, uh, uh, I’m a firestarter,
Uh, uh, uh, yeah, I’m a problem!
Uh, uh, uh, I’m a firestarter,
Sticks and stones and bricks and bones
Lift them on, get all them…
Speaking my wishes, I wish I’d be caught
But the coke and the… take me Rose!
Reaching my own shit, ready to hang me down
You’re an original, you know when you’re standing out
You just staying around, ready for God just like a…
Pulling your panties out, oh!
…no more, the water like a doc for the season…
The harder they pay…gets
Call me a mother, I’m speaking my language
Chain this, bang this, …. to get painless
While I stay over the money, bend like a… lift
Put a thousand… to pay with
I didn’t know I give you many colors to paint with
….couple machine with my fucking painting
So go ahead, make your changes
I’ll be back in the booth with a fucking flame lit!
A five star, betting on fine water
You don’t know me, son, like I don’t know my fault!
You just gotta relax, homie, yeah!
Breathe in and breathe
Breathe in and breathe out
This is far in me and ain’t going out
Breathe in and breathe out
I was born to be this shit
Breathe in and breathe out
Just gotta realize
Cause all my life I’ve been a firestarter
I don’t know what it is apart my soul that’s got me hot and bothered
Somebody found me…, somebody found me…
Cause I’m hotter than a preacher starter,
Hotter than dry leaves in August
Yeah, I’m a firestarter!
Yeah, I’m a problem!
Yeah, I’m a firestarter!
Yeah, I’m a problem!
And I’m dulling
Better pick the telephone, we’re calling
Check this… about calling
Act to the... run for the office
In the back window still…
They can’t clap it, no, think of…
Choppers always, poppers…
Death to my haters, say bitch in your coffin
Death to them coffin, ten toes down motherfucker I’m howling
You paid two mortgage deposits
Remind yourself… is an auction
Do it once, do it twice, 25-35-50-55, bowling!
Better take you when…
Pop music is a piece of gold
Uh, yeay! Take you to the truck and do it in the day
What you got there now that it get…
The white Porsche red-neck, uh
With all due respect, so run it back to your goldest day
Sit, roll it like day
Sex to the girls, bathroom nightmare
Sits back in the line
We already know who make these!
Hook:
Firestarter, sweet dream, sweet dreams
Bitch, I’m a firestarter, sweet dream, sweet dreams
Uh, uh, uh, I’m a firestarter,
Uh, uh, uh, yeah, I’m a problem!
Uh, uh, uh, I’m a firestarter,
Uh, uh, uh, yeah, I’m a problem!
Put this fires out of control and bitch you can put me up
In "Firestarter," YelaWolf asserts his place as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, claiming that he is a firestarter and a problem. Through the use of vivid imagery and metaphors, he describes himself as hot and bothered and hotter than dry leaves in August. He speaks of the obstacles he has faced in life, including being judged and misunderstood, but he refuses to be put out like a fire. Instead, he embraces his inner firestarter and knows that he was born for this.
The hook of the song is repetitive, but it serves to reinforce the central theme. YelaWolf is a firestarter, an unstoppable force that can't be tamed. He acknowledges that people might try to put him out and bring him down, but he won't let them. The verses are filled with intricate wordplay and double meanings, with YelaWolf referencing everything from his drug use to his financial success. His flow is fast and confident, highlighting his talent as a rapper.
Overall, "Firestarter" is a song that celebrates the power and resilience of the human spirit. YelaWolf's lyrics are filled with passion and raw emotion, and they serve as a reminder that we all have the potential to be firestarters in our own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m a firestarter! Hot damn!
I have an intense and unstoppable energy that ignites everything I do.
That’s why everyday I’m cold, they’re trying to put me up
Because of my fiery demeanor, people around me are intimidated and try to suppress my energy.
Bitch, I’m a firestarter, hot damn! Put this fires out of control and bitch you can put me up
I am uncontainable and my fire continues to burn fiercely. Attempts to suppress me will be futile.
Uh, uh, uh, I’m a firestarter,
My energy and intensity are unmatched.
Uh, uh, uh, yeah, I’m a problem!
My fire can be disruptive and challenging, but it is also a force to be reckoned with.
Sticks and stones and bricks and bones Lift them on, get all them…
I face obstacles and challenges that I use to fuel my fire and rise above.
Speaking my wishes, I wish I’d be caught But the coke and the… take me Rose!
I express my deepest desires even if they seem impossible to achieve. The drugs I use help me stay afloat through life's challenges.
Reaching my own shit, ready to hang me down You’re an original, you know when you’re standing out
I push myself to reach new heights even if it risks humiliation. I take pride in being different and unique.
You just staying around, ready for God just like a… Pulling your panties out, oh!
Others are content with their mundane lives, whereas I am always looking for the next challenge. I am unashamedly confident in my abilities.
…no more, the water like a doc for the season… The harder they pay…gets
My energy is infinite, like water that never dries up. The more I am resisted, the stronger my fire burns.
Call me a mother, I’m speaking my language Chain this, bang this, …. to get painless
I assert my dominance and pride in my identity. This causes others to feel pain and discomfort.
While I stay over the money, bend like a… lift Put a thousand… to pay with
I prioritize money and success above all else, and I am willing to go to great lengths to achieve it.
I didn’t know I give you many colors to paint with….couple machine with my fucking painting So go ahead, make your changes
I am a versatile artist that can adapt to any situation, and I am not afraid to experiment in order to create something new.
I’ll be back in the booth with a fucking flame lit! A five star, betting on fine water You don’t know me, son, like I don’t know my fault!
I am always ready to create something new and incredible. I am confident in my craft and I don't let my flaws define me.
You just gotta relax, homie, yeah! Breathe in and breathe Breathe in and breathe out This is far in me and ain’t going out Breathe in and breathe out I was born to be this shit Breathe in and breathe out Just gotta realize
I encourage others to take a step back and chill out. My fire is a fundamental part of who I am and will never dissipate. I was destined for greatness, and it's up to others to realize that too.
Cause all my life I’ve been a firestarter I don’t know what it is apart my soul that’s got me hot and bothered Somebody found me…, somebody found me… Cause I’m hotter than a preacher starter, Hotter than dry leaves in August Yeah, I’m a firestarter! Yeah, I’m a problem!
My fiery energy has been with me since birth, and I can't explain where it comes from. Others are drawn to and inspired by my energy, and it makes me a powerful force to be reckoned with.
And I’m dulling Better pick the telephone, we’re calling Check this… about calling Act to the... run for the office In the back window still… They can’t clap it, no, think of… Choppers always, poppers… Death to my haters, say bitch in your coffin Death to them coffin, ten toes down motherfucker I’m howling You paid two mortgage deposits Remind yourself… is an auction Do it once, do it twice, 25-35-50-55, bowling! Better take you when… Pop music is a piece of gold Uh, yeay! Take you to the truck and do it in the day What you got there now that it get… The white Porsche red-neck, uh With all due respect, so run it back to your goldest day Sit, roll it like day Sex to the girls, bathroom nightmare Sits back in the line We already know who make these!
I use my fire to dominate and take control, calling out those who oppose me. I am relentless and will not stop until I achieve my goals, regardless of who I may have to step on. I am unapologetic about my success, and those around me know who is in charge.
Firestarter, sweet dream, sweet dreams Bitch, I’m a firestarter, sweet dream, sweet dreams Uh, uh, uh, I’m a firestarter, Uh, uh, uh, yeah, I’m a problem! Uh, uh, uh, I’m a firestarter, Uh, uh, uh, yeah, I’m a problem! Put this fires out of control and bitch you can put me up
My fire burns bright and will not be contained. Others may try to put me out, but my energy and intensity will continue to push me forward.
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