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.
Everything I Love The Most
Yelawolf Lyrics
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And everything I’m holding close, is so far away from me?
They don’t want me to love it, they don’t wanna hear the truth
It never made sense to me
Why is everything I love the most, is so wrong for me!
Yeah! Problematic, I’m so problematic
That I’m probably a problem addict
Hotel bedroom, missing curtains
Sheets everywhere like a storm has passed
In fact it looks like I got into a wrestlin' match
Empty bottle of Jack, I could tell after that
I could smell it in fact, it's like death and ass
Think for a minute if I look over and look
To my left is an opened book, a Bible
To my right is a guilty conscience and her name is Brooke, my rival
At least I think her name was Brook
She’s asleep, and I’m givin' her the lamest look
Move her hair back so that I could see your face
Cause it was dark and I met her at the game it took
About five minutes to get her inside the whip
Another five minutes to get up inside the lips
Never try really, man not tryna slip, ah! But it was just thighs and hips
OK, I was high, shit
On alchohol and the Yelawolf ego trip
And it’s the walk of shame again!
Why is everything I love the most, so wrong for me?
And everything I’m holding close, is so far away from me?
They don’t want me to love it, they don’t wanna hear the truth
It never made sense to me
Why everything I love the most, is so wrong for me!
Smokin’ out, throwin’ up
Keep a fifth off in my cup
Trying not to be a simp
But every time I take a sip
I think I’m gonna fall in lust
I’m back and forth like I’m packing a truck
In a house that never runs out of boxes
Knowing that if I put on my tennis shoes
And a fresh fit, I’ll end up sockless
By the end of the night, flip flopping
I’ll B-Boy if you let me Hip Hop in
Alligator skin cowgirl boots only means let’s get it crockin’
That mini skirt makes any man a flirt
Manicures animal furs and a purse
What could a little bit a smoke and Henny hurt?
You make any jerk make a penny work
Sinister with sin in her
She can leave a devil sitting in the church
On another level not in the earth
Jessica Alba had twins at birth
Trippin’ sure, piles of E, ménage-a-trois, piles of three
Waking up again not proud of me
Yeah, I’m a lousy fiend
Why is everything I love the most, so wrong for me?
And everything I’m holding close, is so far away from me?
They don’t want me to love it, they don’t wanna hear the truth
It never made sense to me
Why everything I love the most, is so wrong for me!
Why is everything I love the most, so wrong for me?
And everything I’m holding close, is so far away from me?
They don’t want me to love it, they don’t wanna hear the truth
It never made sense to me
Why everything I love the most, is so wrong for me!
The lyrics to YelaWolf's "Everything I Love The Most" explore the inner turmoil and contradictions that the artist experiences in his life. The first two lines of each verse focus on the theme of unrequited love, with YelaWolf questioning why the things he loves the most are so wrong for him and why the things he holds close are so far away.
The song goes on to describe a night of debauchery and drug use, with YelaWolf struggling with his impulses and trying not to be a "simp" (someone who is easily manipulated by women). He describes himself as problematic and addicted to problems, popping aspirin to deal with his headache from the previous night. He wakes up in a hotel room with a woman named Brooke, who he sees as a rival to another woman he has feelings for but can't be with. He feels guilty for his actions but also seems to be unable to control himself.
The chorus repeats the same questions about why everything he loves is so wrong for him, emphasizing the artist's feelings of confusion and frustration.
Line by Line Meaning
Why is everything I love the most, so wrong for me?
The singer is questioning why the things they love the most seem to cause them trouble.
And everything I’m holding close, is so far away from me?
The singer feels distant from the things they care about the most.
They don’t want me to love it, they don’t wanna hear the truth
The singer feels like others discourage their love or honesty about what they care for.
It never made sense to me
The artist can't explain why the things they love seem to be causing issues.
Yeah! Problematic, I’m so problematic
The artist acknowledges they have problems.
That I’m probably a problem addict
The singer suggests they are addicted to problematic situations.
Pop an aspirin cause my head is hurting
The singer has a headache, perhaps from feeling overwhelmed or stressed..
Think for a minute if I look over and look
The artist is reflecting on their current situation.
To my left is an opened book, a Bible
The artist sees a Bible on their left side.
To my right is a guilty conscience and her name is Brooke, my rival
The artist feels guilty and assumes Brooke is also experiencing guilt as they are rivals.
Trying not to be a simp
The singer wants to avoid looking foolish or weak.
But every time I take a sip
The artist struggles to control themselves when they drink.
I think I’m gonna fall in lust
The singer feels like they are going to become infatuated.
What could a little bit a smoke and Henny hurt?
The singer is rationalizing their drug and alcohol use.
Sinister with sin in her
The singer describes a woman as being wicked or evil.
Jessica Alba had twins at birth
The artist is referencing a celebrity to emphasize their tripping behavior.
Trippin’ sure, piles of E, ménage-a-trois, piles of three
The artist is describing a wild party scene with drugs and sexual encounters.
Waking up again not proud of me
The singer regrets their behavior and actions when they sober up.
Yeah, I’m a lousy fiend
The singer acknowledges they are not good at controlling their addictions.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JASON BOYD, MICHAEL ATHA, WILLIAM WASHINGTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
leevee999
I hope you all had a merry Christmas and also hope y’all have a happy New Years!
And to my #1 favorite artist
The God of Trunk Music man!
The Lyrical Wizard!
I pray for you, your success, and everything you care about! I am thankful for you!
Bless You Yela! No one will understand how much you have helped me through the struggles!
I hope I get the chance to shake your hand one day
in this life or anotha
My brotha
Yela🐺
🌟
Davíð Stefánsson
Been sober for a week now. This song hits home. Gonna give this sober thing a shot now. Wish me luck.
roy johnson
Im reading this 7 months later and I hope it worked and is still is working for you. It’s something I could never find the strength to do and I pray that everyone that wants it is able to accomplish it. It’s been my demise but it’s the one vice that will hold me to my death. Congrats on your decision!
taylor775913
Reading this one year later. Got sober myself on Feb 28 2021 and still going. Hope you're to. Sending love
taylor775913
@roy johnson doesn't have to be brother. Hope you're well also.
Christopher King
It reminds me of Milwaukee Cheers tune. Yes or No?)
Christopher King
What made U want 2 quit drinking?)
Sami Jo
I’ll never get enough of yelawolf 🖤
Ryan M
Thanks Yela... Hope all is good. I'm in recovery now and this song really hits home. Prayers coming your way buddy.
D aniel
Yeah it’s a nice song, man I’m in the same spot never give up bro
TwinTurboJunkie
@D aniel how are you doing now?