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.
Daylight
Yelawolf Lyrics
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Daylight, is coming again
Whiskey, woah whiskey
Whiskey, my only friend
Got me a bottle, lookin' out at my El Dorado
Smokin' a 'Baro, whip up an egg and avocado
I'm on the porch like a slummy Ralph Lauren model
Pistol next to the ashtray, no bow and arrow
Got blah blah though, knock the beef outcha top nacho
I'm livin' life like there is a tomorrow
I'm slow motion, I'm slow cookin'
The crock pot holds potatoes
I smell the storm comin', I like watching a sorrow
I like watching that muddy water fillin' up the potholes
I like hearing the woods cry, moan, whisper and sing songs
So I can think long; an aficionado
Raindrops on the string hit: a pizzicato
I'm free-fallin', the airplane pilot's on idle
Freezer lookin' like I hit the lotto
And I got beer colder than a Colorado hollow
Do you follow?
And just like the howlin' wolf
A couple sips down and it's nothin' but blues
Alcohol and rain, now that's what grown men do
You keep it one hundred, I keep a hundred proof
'Cause when the raindrops fallin' on that old tin roof
I pour myself a glass of liquor and I get the blues
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
Call me what you want but don't call past two
Unless you got some liquor to contribute
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
When the raindrops fallin' on that old tin roof
I pour myself a glass of liquor and I get the blues
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
Call me what you want but don't call past two
Unless you got some liquor to contribute
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
Drinkin' 'til I'm heavily faded
All the sudden the suds I'm sippin' got me feelin' edumacated
I complicate the uncomplicated
My drinkin' partners are the greatest
Me and my buddy, Jack Davis
Daniels, whatever, we Jimmy Beamin', if we get lucky, maybe
We get a visit from the baby King 13 and go fuckin' crazy
Ten racks for a crystal chandelier full of liquid Swazy
Now Patsy Cline got me walkin' after midnight
I'm tippin' the neck, gotta make sure to keep the lid tight
Was sittin' up with attention and now I just sit like
Slump down in my chair like a pimp, pondering this life
I'm the great grandson of Otis Williams
Part of me's Cherokee, the other part is a pilgrim
So me and firewater's like splittin' me up the middle
One's tryin' to love him, the other one's tryin' to kill a man
And just like the howlin' wolf
A couple sips down and it's nothin' but blues
Alcohol and rain, now that's what grown men do
You keep it one hundred, I keep a hundred proof
'Cause when the raindrops fallin' on that old tin roof
I pour myself a glass of liquor and I get the blues
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
Call me what you want but don't call past two
Unless you got some liquor to contribute
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
When the raindrops fallin' on that old tin roof
I pour myself a glass of liquor and I get the blues
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
Call me what you want but don't call past two
Unless you got some liquor to contribute
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
Daylight, woah daylight
Daylight, is coming again
Whiskey, woah whiskey
Whiskey, my only friend
Yelawolf's "Daylight" is a song about the artist's love-hate relationship with whiskey. In the first verse, he describes his routine of drinking whiskey while looking out at his El Dorado, a reference to the golden city of riches in South America. He enjoys the simple pleasures of smoking a cigarette and cooking breakfast, while he sits on the porch and contemplates life. The artist also reveals that he keeps a pistol next to his ashtray for protection. The chorus emphasizes whiskey as his only friend, and he uses it to escape the blues while watching the rain fall on his old tin roof. In the second verse, Yelawolf references his ancestors, both Cherokee and Pilgrim, and how his love for drinking divides him. He compares his inner battle to the howlin' wolf and admits to feeling heavily faded from drinking. His drinking partners are also introduced as Jack Daniels and Baby King 13. The song ends with Yelawolf waiting for daylight, a metaphor for a new and better beginning, but also for his next bottle of whiskey.
Line by Line Meaning
Daylight, woah daylight
The singer is longing for the light of day to appear.
Daylight, is coming again
The singer is hopeful that the sun will rise once more.
Whiskey, woah whiskey
The singer is addressing whiskey, which he sees as his only friend.
Whiskey, my only friend
The singer is expressing his deep reliance on whiskey for comfort and companionship.
Got me a bottle, lookin' out at my El Dorado
The singer has a bottle of whiskey and is gazing at his El Dorado, which could refer to his dreams or a symbol of wealth.
Smokin' a 'Baro, whip up an egg and avocado
The singer is smoking a cigar and making himself breakfast, including an egg and avocado.
I'm on the porch like a slummy Ralph Lauren model
The singer is lounging on the porch, looking stylish in a flannel shirt like Ralph Lauren, but feeling poor and struggling.
Flannel shirt like a lumberjack chopping a log-o
The singer's flannel shirt resembles that of a lumberjack, someone who works hard for a living.
Pistol next to the ashtray, no bow and arrow
The singer has a gun next to his ashtray, but he doesn't have a bow and arrow, which could symbolize his lack of hunting skills or a need for violence.
Got blah blah though, knock the beef outcha top nacho
The singer has a powerful weapon with some kind of unknown feature, which he could use to defend himself or his territory.
I'm living' life like there is a tomorrow
The singer is living life with the future in mind, and not just surviving day to day.
I'm slow motion, I'm slow cookin'
The singer is taking his time with his life and his whiskey, cooking them both slowly to savor the experience.
The crock pot holds potatoes
The singer is mentioning the crock pot, which could symbolize the slow cooking process or his love for comfort food like potatoes.
I smell the storm comin', I like watching a sorrow
The singer senses a storm approaching, but he enjoys watching the sadness and drama of life unfold.
I like watching that muddy water filling' up the potholes
The singer enjoys watching the rainwater fill up the potholes, which could symbolize the way that life fills in the gaps of our experiences.
I like hearing the woods cry, moan, whisper and sing songs
The singer enjoys listening to the sounds of nature and the emotions they convey.
So I can think long; an aficionado
The singer is taking time to reflect deeply on life, as an aficionado or expert on the subject.
Raindrops on the string hit: a pizzicato
The singer is describing the sound of raindrops hitting a stringed instrument like a guitar, which has a pizzicato sound.
I'm free-fallin', the airplane pilot's on idle
The singer feels he is falling without any direction or control, and compares this to a pilot who has stopped engaging with the flight process.
Freezer lookin' like I hit the lotto
The singer has a full freezer, which he sees as a stroke of good luck and something to celebrate.
And I got beer colder than a Colorado hollow
The singer has cold beer, which he says is colder than the Colorado weather.
Do you follow?
The singer is asking if the listener understands his state of mind, or if they are in agreement with him.
A couple sips down and it's nothin' but blues
After drinking a little bit, the singer begins to feel melancholy and sings the blues.
Alcohol and rain, now that's what grown men do
The singer is saying that drinking alcohol and listening to the sound of rain is a mature and adult activity.
You keep it one hundred, I keep a hundred proof
The singer is saying that while the listener tries to be honest, he keeps his whiskey at 100 proof, which is strong and potent.
'Cause when the raindrops fallin' on that old tin roof
The singer is describing how the sound of rain falling on an old tin roof is comforting and familiar to him.
I pour myself a glass of liquor and I get the blues
When the singer drinks whiskey while listening to the rain, he gets sad and starts to sing the blues.
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
The singer is saying that to feel good or to cope with life, he drinks alcohol heavily.
Call me what you want but don't call past two
The singer is saying that he doesn't care what the listener thinks of him, but they shouldn't call him after 2am unless they have whiskey to bring him.
Unless you got some liquor to contribute
The singer only wants to hear from the listener if they can bring him whiskey.
Drinkin' 'til I'm heavily faded
The singer is drinking until he is heavily intoxicated.
All the sudden the suds I'm sippin' got me feelin' edumacated
The singer is joking about his sense of intelligence improving because of the beer he is drinking.
I complicate the uncomplicated
The singer is making simple things difficult or complex, possibly because of his drinking.
My drinkin' partners are the greatest
The singer enjoys drinking with his friends, whom he sees as very important.
Me and my buddy, Jack Davis
The singer is mentioning his friend Jack Daniels, which could also refer to a bottle of the whiskey brand.
Daniels, whatever, we Jimmy Beamin', if we get lucky, maybe
The singer is saying that he and his friend Jimmy Beamin' (possibly a made-up name) are drinking heavily and hoping for good luck.
We get a visit from the baby King 13 and go fuckin' crazy
The singer is saying that if they get very lucky, they will have a visit from a baby King 13, which could mean anything from a hallucination to a child prodigy musician.
Ten racks for a crystal chandelier full of liquid Swazy
The singer is describing a fancy and expensive crystal chandelier filled with some kind of liquid, maybe symbolic of his wealth and indulgence.
Now Patsy Cline got me walkin' after midnight
The singer is saying that after drinking, he feels like he is wandering aimlessly, much like how Patsy Cline sings about in her song.
I'm tippin' the neck, gotta make sure to keep the lid tight
The singer is tilting the bottle to drink, and ensuring that he keeps the lid tightly closed to avoid spilling.
Was sittin' up with attention and now I just sit like
The singer was once alert and focused, but now he is sitting listlessly and unmotivated.
Slump down in my chair like a pimp, pondering this life
The singer is sitting in a relaxed position, like a pimp, and thinking about life and his place in it.
I'm the great-grandson of Otis Williams
The singer is saying that he is the descendant of Otis Williams, a member of the classic group The Temptations.
Part of me's Cherokee, the other part is a pilgrim
The singer is describing his mixed heritage, with one part being Native American (Cherokee) and the other being from the early settlers of America (pilgrims).
So me and firewater's like splittin' me up the middle
The singer is saying that drinking whiskey makes him feel like he is being pulled in two different directions.
One's tryin' to love him, the other one's tryin' to kill a man
The singer is saying that one part of him wants to be loved and cherished, while the other part is violent and wants to harm someone.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: CALEB ANTHONY OWENS, MICHAEL ATHA, PETER MICHAELSON PISARCZYK, Caleb Owens, Peter Pisarczyk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wavemaninawe
And just like the howlin' wolf
A couple sips down and its nothin' but blues
Alcohol and rain
Now that's what grown men do
You keep it one hundred
I keep a hundred proof
Its been a long time since i've heard alcoholism portrayed so beautiful and appealing. 😄
@abdullahsaadmohammad2339
[Intro]
Daylight, woah daylight
Daylight, is coming again
Whiskey, woah whiskey
Whiskey, my only friend[Verse 1]
Got me a bottle, lookin' out at my El Dorado
Smokin' a barro, whip up an egg and avocado
I'm on the porch like a slummy Ralph Lauren model
Flannel shirt like a lumberjack choppin' a log-o
Pistol next to the ashtray, no bow and arrow
Got blah blah though, knock the beef outcha top nacho
I'm livin' life like there is a tomorrow
I'm slow motion, I'm slow cookin'
The crock pot holds potatoes
I smell the storm comin', I like watching a sorrow
I like watching that muddy water fillin' up the potholes
I like hearing the woods cry, moan, whisper and sing songs
So I can think long; an aficionado
Raindrops on the string hit: a pizzicato
I'm free-fallin', the airplane pilot's on idle
Freezer lookin' like I hit the lotto
And I got beer colder than a Colorado hollow
Do you follow?
[Hook]
And just like the howlin' wolf
A couple sips down and it's nothin' but blues
Alcohol and rain, now that's what grown men do
You keep it one hundred, I keep a hundred proof
Cause when the raindrops fallin' on that old tin roof
I pour myself a glass of liquor and I get the blues
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
Call me what you want but don't call past two
Unless you got some liquor to contribute
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
When the raindrops fallin' on that old tin roof
I pour myself a glass of liquor and I get the blues
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
Call me what you want but don't call past two
Unless you got some liquor to contribute
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded[Verse 2]
Drinkin' 'til I'm heavily faded
All the sudden the suds I'm sippin' got me feelin' edumacated
I complicate the uncomplicated
My drinkin' partners are the greatest
Me and my buddy, Jack Davis
Daniels, whatever, we Jimmy Beamin', if we get lucky, maybe
We get a visit from the baby King 13 and go fuckin' crazy
Ten racks for a crystal chandelier full of liquid swazy
Now Patsy Cline got me walkin' after midnight
I'm tippin' the neck, gotta make sure to keep the lid tight
Was sittin' up with attention and now I just sit like
Slump down in my chair like a pimp, pondering this life
I'm the great grandson of Otis Williams
Part of me's Cherokee, the other part is a pilgrim
So me and firewater's like splittin' me up the middle
One's tryin' to love him, the other one's tryin' to kill a man[Hook]
And just like the howlin' wolf
A couple sips down and it's nothin' but blues
Alcohol and rain, now that's what grown men do
You keep it one hundred, I keep a hundred proof
Cause when the raindrops fallin' on that old tin roof
I pour myself a glass of liquor and I get the blues
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
Call me what you want but don't call past two
Unless you got some liquor to contribute
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
When the raindrops fallin' on that old tin roof
I pour myself a glass of liquor and I get the blues
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
Call me what you want but don't call past two
Unless you got some liquor to contribute
To get down, to get down I get loaded down
To get down I get loaded
@luvovmuzik8900
The setting, the voice, the look, the sound, the soul...everything...just perfection🤘😎
@ZillaStevenson
Best song evah
@inthecards7535
This guy has one of the most unique arrangements of different styles of music out there. I tip my hat to you YELOWOLF!
@melaniewood_home6164
Yelawolf
@traciturman8974
RIGHT ON🇱🇷🙃🐾🇱🇷✊
@BruteForce087749
❤
@aiissabeth
Yelawolf is an amazing artist.. His lyrics will prove to transcend generational confines that separated us before. 52 year old Rap Fan here and I am not slowing down any time soon! Cheers!
@tyrellthiel2201
The juxtaposition of country and hip-hop soundscapes in this song, especially the chorus, struck me the first time I heard it and continues to hold my attention any time I listen
@edwardbowers2137
Yelawolf is quickly becoming my favorite artist of any genre
@robthegod3
Everyones talking about nas x and his hip hop country but everyone forgets about yela