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.
Devil In My Veins
Yelawolf Lyrics
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The closer that I get to rain
The more I feel at home, the further I'm away
And all that I feel is pain
Count me, count me, call my name
Don't leave me out the chain
Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
And the devil's forever in my veins
The morning is across I've been, when I wake
Am I asleep? Have I broken my faith?
Down on my knees, can you hear me when I pray?
Or am I a little too late?
To count me, count me, call my name
Don't leave me out the chain
Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
'Cause the devil's forever in my veins
'Cause the devil's forever in my veins
Count me, count me, call my name
Don't leave me out the chain
These Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
And the devil's forever in my veins
The devil's forever in my veins
The devil's forever in my veins
The lyrics to "Devil In My Veins" by Yelawolf speaks of the singer's struggle with himself and his inner demons. He is afraid of himself, and he feels his pain is increasing as he gets closer to his darkest thoughts. Yelawolf suggests that he thrives on the chaos and darkness in his life, and that is why he feels at home in the rain, but at the same time, these emotions take him further and further away from happiness.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that Yelawolf has a blood-stained shirt due to the crimson tears he's been shedding. He calls out for someone to count him, call his name and not leave him out in the chain, suggesting that he feels alone and needs someone to help him. The last few lines "And the devil's forever in my veins" drives home the idea that his struggle is against something deeply ingrained in him, and it is a part of who he is.
Overall, "Devil In My Veins" is a song about inner turmoil, pain and the ways in which they can consume an individual. Yelawolf seems to be seeking a way out, a way to free himself from his demons, but at the same time, he acknowledges that it is an ongoing battle.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been afraid of myself
I have been struggling with my own thoughts and actions recently
The closer that I get to rain
My mood and mental state worsen when the weather is overcast and rainy
The more I feel at home, the further I'm away
Even though I may feel comfortable and at ease in familiar situations, I still feel distant and disconnected
And all that I feel is pain
My emotions are overwhelming and cause me a lot of distress
Count me, count me, call my name
I am pleading for attention and validation from others
Don't leave me out the chain
I am afraid of being left behind or forgotten
Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
I am experiencing extreme emotional pain, and it is taking a physical toll on me
And the devil's forever in my veins
I feel like I am battling with inner demons that I cannot escape
The morning is across I've been, when I wake
I am unsure if I am even awake or participating in reality
Am I asleep? Have I broken my faith?
My doubts and fears have caused me to question my beliefs and identity
Down on my knees, can you hear me when I pray?
I am reaching out to a higher power for help and guidance
Or am I a little too late?
I worry that it may be too late to turn things around for myself
These Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
The physical and emotional pain that I am experiencing is intensifying
'Cause the devil's forever in my veins
My internal demons are a constant presence in my life and cause me a great deal of anguish
The devil's forever in my veins
I feel like I will always be struggling with my inner demons, no matter what I do
Lyrics © BUG MUSIC
Written by: Michael Wayne Atha
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Lately I've been afraid of myself
The closer that I get to rain
The more I feel at home, the further I'm away
And all that I feel is pain
Count me, count me, call my name
Don't leave me out the chain
Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
And the devil's forever in my veins
And the devil's forever in my veins
The morning is across I’ve been, when I wake
Am I asleep? Have I broken my faith?
Down on my knees, can you hear me when I pray?
Or am I a little too late?
To count me, count me, call my name
Don't leave me out the chain
Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
'Cause the devil's forever in my veins
'Cause the devil's forever in my veins
Count me, count me, call my name
Don't leave me out the chain
These Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
And the devil's forever in my veins
The devil's forever in my veins
The devil's forever in my veins
Songwriters: Michael Wayne Atha
Devil in My Veins lyrics © Bug Music
@malczynscy
Most underrated artist ever, this is dope, beautiful shots!
@ThaUnknowen
+Marcin Malczynski not underrated at all (hate these words), just has a true fan base.. Big difference from commercial artists.... This will only grow...
@malczynscy
Yeah but i think that he deserve much more to be heard than Nicki Minaj for example.
@MOTAvatedHashtronaut
+Marcin Malczynski i have to say man, that's kind of an insult to the people who are truly underrated. almost 18k views and it was posted today.... there's indie/unsigned cats who are happy to get 17 views in a day and DESERVE much more.
@malczynscy
Yeah, 18 k, lemme ask You, if Niki or Justin post a vid, how many hits would it get in 1 hour?
@tusia3899
+Marcin Malczynski I think that Nicki's views are not the point in here. The point is Yela can earn a living with his music and there are people that are as much talented and barely anybody knows them.
@MrBrownstone219
21 months clean and sober. I laid the needle down 9 yrs ago and made my first long-term goal to see my son Graduate High School.
We just had his Open House this past Saturday and they plan to have Graduation on the Football Field in July. I get to hug my son every day. He's a man now, but I can look him in the eye and my heart and motives are pure.
If this junkie can get off the shit, so can you. Reach out for help. Work a program. Lean on your support system. Cut off those "friends" who would rather get fkd up with you than see you celebrate with your loved ones. Remember what's important.
Just for Today.
@rodb5657
Is a tough one to put down but just like you said it is a matter of what's truly important.. is only as hard as a person makes it! I dropped that habit 23 years ago when my son was born.. cheers brother 🤘
@jarodschoeffel4130
Everything you've said rings true. I myself am dealing with family members that have the "devil in their veins" a.k.a addiction. Its been hard to not enable them and be supportive at the same time. I pray for your family as well as mine. Slumerican for life! 100%
@Tttd-qy1ke
I'm so proud of you!! One day at a time