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.
All Aboard
Yelawolf Lyrics
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Some people got guns some people you wanna stay from
When the train rode in why did all my friends turned around and
Said goodbye?
Cuz some people don't know they standing at the station...
-1st verse
Come on in, I'm making room for you, her, and him
Also for those, we, them, and they, Three course meal on a silver
Lay in the lab of luxury, watch fine wine incubate
With the white cloth layin off to the side, one for the hands one for
The face
One for the luck, one for the pride, one way ride out of yesterday
You can lay down or you can lie, just don't lie straight to my face
Got a place you can keep the coats at, and a safe for the jewelry
Got a place to develop the Kodak, to keep up with the memories
And the picture frame from the past, you can hang it up on the wall
And you can watch it past from the back of the train, as you leave it
All
You might seen a few trains come by, but this train you never saw
Before
You better make up your mind the conductor is saying "All
Aboard! "
-Hook
Some people run from some people who wanna save 'em
Some people got guns some people you wanna stay from
When the train rode in why did all my friends turned around and
Said goodbye?
Cuz some people don't know they standing at the station...
All all aboard!
Opportunity is in place, and it might never comeback this way
You better go and get in that train
All all aboard!
Opportunity is in place, and it might never comeback this way
You better go and get in that train
-2nd verse
It's such a view, but it's reserved for just a few
Such the luck for such as who, but who is me and who is you
You got a free ride that you can't refuse, choice in the form of a new
Caboose
A chance in the shape of a railroad track, hope inside make the
Move
Break from the old and create the new,
Leave all the fake and replace the true
Pack the bags, leave the name tag, strain the ticket God payed for
You
Trade for blim and maybe blue, but they're not made to block the
Light
The light from the sun will see us through,
And you can sleep well in the peace of night,
Cuz you might not see it twice in the small town where you live
So believe in the right to life cuz they left you dead this road you
Steer
You might seen a few trains come by, but this train you never saw
Before
You better make up your mind the conductor is saying "All
Aboard! "
-Hook
Some people run from some people who wanna save 'em
Some people got guns some people you wanna stay from
When the train rode in why did all my friends turned around and
Said goodbye?
Cuz some people don't know they standing at the station...
All all aboard!
Opportunity is in place, and it might never comeback this way
You better go and get in that train
All all aboard!
Opportunity is in place, and it might never comeback this way
You better go and get in that train...
Some people run from some people who wanna save 'em
Some people got guns some people you wanna stay from
When the train rode in why did all my friends turned around and
Said goodbye?
Cuz some people don't know they standing at the station...
All all aboard!
Opportunity is in place, and it might never comeback this way
You better go and get in that train
All all aboard!
Opportunity is in place, and it might never comeback this way
You better go and get in that train
"All Aboard" by Yelawolf is a song about seizing the opportunities that life presents. In the first verse, Yelawolf talks about the different types of people in the world - some who run away from help, and others who are dangerous to be around. However, he points out that some people miss the train because they don't realize they're already at the station. The second verse encourages listeners to take a chance on the train, offering a luxurious ride with fine wine and a three-course meal. He urges listeners to leave behind the fake and replace it with the true, and to believe in the right to life when others have left them feeling dead.
The hook is simple but powerful, repeating the idea that opportunity is at hand and may not come around again. The repetition of the phrase "all aboard" is especially effective, reinforcing the idea of taking action and making a choice. The song is about taking risks and moving forward, even when it may seem scary or uncertain.
Overall, "All Aboard" is a motivational song that encourages listeners to seize the day and not let their fears hold them back. It's a call to action that reminds us that sometimes we need to take a chance and jump on the opportunity train.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people run from some people who wanna save 'em
Some people are so stubborn they run away from those who try to help them.
Some people got guns some people you wanna stay from
Some people are dangerous and should be avoided, especially those who are armed with guns.
When the train rode in why did all my friends turned around and Said goodbye?
Yelawolf's friends didn't understand the opportunity that the train represented and turned down the chance to get on board.
Cuz some people don't know they standing at the station...
Some people fail to recognize the opportunities that are right in front of them.
Come on in, I'm making room for you, her, and him Also for those, we, them, and they, Three course meal on a silver Tray Lay in the lab of luxury, watch fine wine incubate With the white cloth layin off to the side, one for the hands one for The face One for the luck, one for the pride, one way ride out of yesterday You can lay down or you can lie, just don't lie straight to my face Got a place you can keep the coats at, and a safe for the jewelry Got a place to develop the Kodak, to keep up with the memories And the picture frame from the past, you can hang it up on the wall And you can watch it past from the back of the train, as you leave it All
Yelawolf is inviting everyone to come on board the train and enjoy the luxurious experience. He even has provisions for keeping their belongings safe and recording their memories.
You might seen a few trains come by, but this train you never saw Before You better make up your mind the conductor is saying 'All Aboard!'
Yelawolf acknowledges that people may have missed opportunities in the past, but this train represents something new and exciting. The conductor is urging them to make a decision and get on board.
Opportunity is in place, and it might never comeback this way You better go and get in that train
Yelawolf is emphasizing the importance of recognizing opportunities and acting on them before they disappear. He's urging his listeners to take advantage of the opportunity that the train represents.
It's such a view, but it's reserved for just a few Such the luck for such as who, but who is me and who is you You got a free ride that you can't refuse, choice in the form of a new Caboose A chance in the shape of a railroad track, hope inside make the Move Break from the old and create the new, Leave all the fake and replace the true Pack the bags, leave the name tag, strain the ticket God payed for You Trade for blim and maybe blue, but they're not made to block the Light The light from the sun will see us through, And you can sleep well in the peace of night, Cuz you might not see it twice in the small town where you live So believe in the right to life cuz they left you dead this road you Steer
Yelawolf is describing the opportunity as a rare and privileged experience, but one that is available to anyone who chooses to take it. He urges his listeners to break free from old habits and embrace change. He emphasizes the importance of following one's own path and not being held back by others' expectations. He reminds his listeners to appreciate life and take advantage of the opportunities that come their way.
All all aboard!
The conductor is urging everyone to get onboard the train and take advantage of the opportunity it represents.
Contributed by Grace C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hurricanehannnah7758
Why doesn’t he play this on tour??? This song was way before it’s time
@davidpage968
yelawolf is absolutely brilliant a rare talent so unique a amazing lyricist great voice and a killer rapper hes poetic wonderful deep profound wise excellent and a genius we need more talented artistic and skilled artist like this one yelawolf is special and one of a kind artist
@tylerhorton6747
So much talent tracks like this really show it yela isnt any one genre hes got too much skill to stick to one plus he strikes me as someone who ain't never been a in the thinkning inside the box type of dude I dont think he knows any way besides out too think if I explained myself right lol I'm jus passionate about yela hes the goat whiteboy not numbers wise but be a real one and talent heis passed slim I'm sorry but he has em got me into rap like most lil whitboys in the late 90 early as 00s but yela took it to new level
@codexamadeus6311
Lyrics of the year. Whay talent
@wildwillows3696
I would love to get on that train
@luketracey3269
🍀
@guerracameron039
well the comment sections dead
@lynnhorton2767
Dope
@rinchuipanshaiza2676
Yelawolf my idol #slumerican
@deelynnhammersmithtwotomahawks
FUCKING PHENOMENAL ! YOU are the MAN! 🏹❣️🏹💪🏼🔥💪🏼 2:36