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.
Have a Great Flight
Yelawolf Lyrics
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At the coffin
Where's my blue sky?
At the coffin
A pretty bouquet and a red rose
At the coffin
Darling, don't cry
At the coffin
I will take your favorite books
And put them in a row
I remember how you like them
I know where they go
Your mama will be waiting there
For you to hold
I know that she misses you
Misses you so
So have a great flight
Have a great flight outta here, I suppose
I know you raised me right
But you must go, I suppose
Have a great flight
Have a great flight outta here, I suppose
I know you raised me right
But you must go, I suppose
I will keep the memories
That always make me smile
But letting you go honestly
I'm having a tough time
But I promise I'll be strong for you, like you said
And hold it in the road
But I'll be down here missing you
Missing you so
So have a great flight
Have a great flight outta here, I suppose
You know you raised me right
But you must go, I suppose
And nothing ever did feel so real but this time
My time, my mind is gone, turn the lights back on
Baby I'm in the next room but is it gonna be long
'Til I see you again
And nothing ever did feel so real but this time
My time, my mind is gone, turn the lights back on
Baby I'm in the next room but is it gonna be long
'Til I see you again
And nothing ever did feel so real but this time
My time, my mind is gone, turn the lights back on
Baby I'm in the next room but is it gonna be long
'Til I see you again
And nothing ever did feel so real but this time
My time, my mind is gone, turn the lights back on
Baby I'm in the next room but is it gonna be long
'Til I see you again
And nothing ever did feel so real but this time
My time, my mind is gone, turn the lights back on
Baby I'm in the next room but is it gonna be long
'Til I see you again
And nothing ever did feel so real but this time
My time, my mind is gone, turn the lights back on
Baby I'm in the next room but is it gonna be long
'Til I see you again
And nothing ever did feel so real but this time
My time, my mind is gone, turn the lights back on
Baby I'm in the next room but is it gonna be long
'Til I see you again
And nothing ever did feel so real but this time
My time, my mind is gone, turn the lights back on
Baby I'm in the next room but is it gonna be long
'Til I see you again
The lyrics to Yelawolf's song Have a Great Flight describe a heartbreaking scene of a funeral and bidding goodbye to a loved one. The singer talks about the different things he will do to honor his loved one's memory, such as arranging their favorite books in a row and keeping memories that make him smile. He also acknowledges the pain and struggle of letting go and promises to stay strong, but still misses them deeply.
The chorus of the song repeatedly says, "Have a great flight outta here, I suppose," which can be interpreted as both a farewell to the deceased and a wish for their safe journey to the afterlife. While the song is emotional, it also carries a message of resilience and determination to keep going despite the pain of loss.
The use of "where's my calling angel?" and "where's my blue sky?" at the coffin creates imagery of the afterlife and a sense of hope that his loved one is now in a better place. Overall, the song is a powerful expression of grief, love, and the struggle of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's my calling angel?
Wondering where the guardian angel is
At the coffin
Finding that the coffin is the current place of presence
Where's my blue sky?
Searching for happiness and bliss
At the coffin
Finding that the coffin is the current place of presence
A pretty bouquet and a red rose
Offering flowers as a tribute for the departed soul
At the coffin
Finding that the coffin is the current place of presence
Darling, don't cry
Asking the beloved not to cry
At the coffin
Finding that the coffin is the current place of presence
Over my soul
Referring to the departed soul
I will take your favorite books
Assuring to keep the memories and belongings of the departed safe
And put them in a row
Organizing the books neatly
I remember how you like them
Recalling the departed's preferences and taste
I know where they go
Familiar with the placement and arrangement of the books
Your mama will be waiting there
Assuring that the departed's mother has gone before to heaven
For you to hold
Ready to embrace the departed soul
I know that she misses you
Acknowledging that the departed is missed by their mother
Misses you so
Expressing intense longing and sorrow for the departed
So have a great flight
Wishing a safe and good journey to the departed's soul
Have a great flight outta here, I suppose
Wishing a peaceful and happy afterlife
I know you raised me right
Acknowledging the departed's influence and values
But you must go, I suppose
Accepting and resigning to the fact of death
I will keep the memories
Vowing to cherish and preserve the memories of the departed
That always make me smile
Recalling the pleasant and joyful moments with the departed
But letting you go honestly
Feeling reluctant and difficult to let go
I'm having a tough time
Struggling emotionally and mentally
But I promise I'll be strong for you, like you said
Dedicating to be brave and live as per the departed's words
And hold it in the road
Bracing for the future and its challenges
But I'll be down here missing you
Expressing love and sorrow for the departed
Missing you so
Expressing deep sadness and lamentation for the departed
And nothing ever did feel so real but this time
Realizing the intensity and realism of the situation
My time, my mind is gone, turn the lights back on
Feeling disoriented, lost and craving for normalcy
Baby I'm in the next room but is it gonna be long
Feeling distanced and separated from the departed, wondering about the duration
'Til I see you again
Longing and hoping to reunite with the departed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Michael Wayne Atha, Ryan Wuihun Ho
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mamabear8729
I dedicated this song to my son Caleb who passed away of cancer, forever 2 years old. Have a good flight until we see each other again 💖
@jaydavies9304
Thoughts are with you!
@mamabear8729
❤
@rachelelen2900
I'm so sorry :'(
@mamabear8729
@@rachelelen2900 Thank you
@b69maddox
Much love for you Mom, and God Speed Caleb. Prayers and Love
@jordanp8063
We all have to lose people in this life, and this song will always be there when we do.
"I will take your favorite books, and put them in a row/I remember how you like them, i know where they go"
@jeffgood6441
This one goes out to my right hand man Tyler Hammel hammel till we meet again big homie just know everything I build and race and ride il be doing for you big homie won't be long till we meet again 💯
@LFiers
And this ladies and gentlemen is why you don't attack Yelawolf for broadening his horizons. He's more than a rapper. True artist. What a voice
@Ahlgreenz
Thing is, music like this is what he was doing before he was a rapper. Sure, Trunk Muzik is where he started to gain mainstream attention, but rap is not where his career started out