Heartbreak
Yelawolf Lyrics


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Uh, you used to be so cool
What the fuck happened to you?
Look at what all this rapping and money-stacking will do
I could've been stuck out in 'Bama, had I not flew the coop
And my babies would suffer Christmas 'cause Santa ain't got no loot
Uh, money ain't the issue, you say, that's funny now
'Cause money's all I could give you to shut your motherfucking mouth
Here, take 20 grand and buy yourself a lawyer
Shit, here's a whip so my kids ain't gotta walk to the store for ya, fuck
Momma told me I should keep it real
My record ain't selling, momma
I'm trying hard enough to keep a deal
Meanwhile I'm throwing paper down into an empty pit
I got a business I'm trying to run, man, fuck this bitch
I should've seen it coming, she never pulled away
I'm carrying her like an elephant on a dinner plate
You gassed 'em, Yelawolf, you better pump your fucking brakes, asshole
You got the nerve to wanna talk about

heartbreak, hell no (oh, oh)
Baby, I've been around
you know I've been around and I can't pretend
to love you right now
So you can go cry your heart out until you drown
Hope you can swim it out 'cause I can't be friends
with a friend like you tryna hold me down

You got some nerve to be mad at me for, fuck, anything
What have I done besides give you what I could not afford?
The kids are happy 'cause they really don't know anything
If they only knew what toys that their momma could afford
The vacation they could be taking when daddy's on tour
Wait, you are on vacation, that's what this shit is for
I get it, I'm like the fountain of youth
You're in the bed with your boo
and you two are sipping Courvoisier, true?
This song ain't no diss, it's a living proof
Skit of skin and tooth, the witch in you
bit, left me with cracked roofs
I ain't done, bitch, put this shit in loop
Here's a melody so it sticks in your head like your tracks do, ooh

You wanna walk around like it's all good
'Cause I'm the golden ticket to get out of the hood
You better hope somebody cares more than I do
'Cause my will don't include you

You wanna talk about heartbreak (oh, oh)
Baby, I've been around
you know I've been around and I can't pretend
to love you right now
So you can go cry your heart out until you drown
Hope you can swim it out 'cause I can't be friends
with a friend like you tryna hold me down (oh)

There ain't no fucking way
I'mma let you take this hard-earned money bitch, no
And I can't pretend
to love you right now
So you can go cry your heart out until you drown
Hope you can swim it out 'cause I can't be friends
with a friend like you tryna hold me down

Oh wait a minute, let me drop the shit I made up
There'll always be a special place
For you in
my bank account
You fucking bitch (oh)

wanna talk about heartbreak (oh, no)
Baby, I've been around
you know I've been around and I can't pretend
to love you right now
So you can go cry your heart out until you drown
Hope you can swim it out 'cause I can't be friends
with a friend like you tryna hold me down (oh)

There ain't no fucking way
I'mma let you take this hard-earned money bitch, no
And I can't pretend
to love you right now
So you can go cry your heart out until you drown




Hope you can swim it out 'cause I can't be friends
with a friend like you tryna hold me down

Overall Meaning

In Yelawolf's song Heartbreak, the artist reflects on a past relationship that ended badly due to his success and newfound wealth. He begins by expressing his disappointment with his ex-partner's change in behavior, as she used to be cool but now seems only interested in money. He acknowledges that money is not the only issue, but it's all he can use to shut her mouth. Yelawolf reveals his struggles to keep his record deal while running a business and dealing with a partner who tries to hold him down. He accuses her of only remaining with him for his money, treating him as a fountain of youth and a ticket out of poverty.


The chorus repeats the phrase "You wanna talk about heartbreak," highlighting the emotional strain and pain that the artist feels post-breakup. Yelawolf states that he can't pretend to love his ex-partner, and she should drown out her heartbreak by crying and swimming out of it. He also makes it clear that he cannot be friends with someone trying to hold him down. The song ends with Yelawolf calling his ex a fucking bitch and expressing that there will always be a special place for her in his bank account.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, you used to be so cool
You were once someone I admired and respected.


What the fuck happened to you?
What has caused such a drastic change in your behavior?


Look at what all this rapping and money-stacking will do
This success and wealth has changed you, and not for the better.


I could've been stuck out in 'Bama, had I not flew the coop
If I had not left Alabama, I would not have had this success.


And my babies would suffer Christmas 'cause Santa ain't got no loot
If I had not left Alabama, my children would not have a good Christmas.


Uh, money ain't the issue, you say, that's funny now
You said money was not a problem, but now you are acting like it is.


'Cause money's all I could give you to shut your motherfucking mouth
Money is the only thing that can please you and make you stop causing problems.


Here, take 20 grand and buy yourself a lawyer
Here is some money to fight any legal issues you may have.


Shit, here's a whip so my kids ain't gotta walk to the store for ya, fuck
Here is a car so my children do not have to walk to the store for you.


Momma told me I should keep it real
My mother taught me to always be honest.


My record ain't selling, momma
My music is not selling well.


I'm trying hard enough to keep a deal
I am trying my best to maintain my music contract.


Meanwhile I'm throwing paper down into an empty pit
Despite my efforts, my music is not making much money.


I got a business I'm trying to run, man, fuck this bitch
I have other business ventures I am focused on, and do not need this person causing problems.


I should've seen it coming, she never pulled away
I should have realized that this person was not going to leave on their own.


I'm carrying her like an elephant on a dinner plate
I am burdened by her presence and she is causing me stress.


You gassed 'em, Yelawolf, you better pump your fucking brakes, asshole
You encouraged her behavior, but need to stop and reflect on what you are doing.


You got the nerve to wanna talk about heartbreak, hell no (oh, oh)
You cannot talk about heartbreak when you are causing problems for others.


Baby, I've been around you know I've been around and I can't pretend to love you right now So you can go cry your heart out until you drown Hope you can swim it out 'cause I can't be friends with a friend like you tryna hold me down
I have been through a lot and cannot pretend to care for you right now. You need to deal with your own pain and I cannot support you anymore.


You got some nerve to be mad at me for, fuck, anything
You have no right to be angry with me for anything.


What have I done besides give you what I could not afford?
I have done everything I can for you, even if it was a financial burden.


The kids are happy 'cause they really don't know anything
Our children are happy because they do not know about the problems between us.


If they only knew what toys that their momma could afford
If they knew we could not afford better toys, they would be disappointed.


The vacation they could be taking when daddy's on tour
They could be going on vacation while I am away on tour.


Wait, you are on vacation, that's what this shit is for
You are already on vacation, that is why we are not going on one together.


I get it, I'm like the fountain of youth
I bring excitement and youthful energy to your life.


You're in the bed with your boo and you two are sipping Courvoisier, true?
You are in bed with your partner, drinking expensive alcohol.


This song ain't no diss, it's a living proof Skit of skin and tooth, the witch in you bit, left me with cracked roofs
This song is not meant as an insult, but a truthful account of the problems in our relationship. Your behavior has damaged our home and our relationship.


I ain't done, bitch, put this shit in loop Here's a melody so it sticks in your head like your tracks do, ooh
I am not finished speaking my mind. Here is a memorable melody to remember what I have said.


You wanna walk around like it's all good 'Cause I'm the golden ticket to get out of the hood
You act like everything is fine because I have provided financial stability.


You better hope somebody cares more than I do 'Cause my will don't include you
You need to hope that someone else will take care of you, because I will not.


There ain't no fucking way I'mma let you take this hard-earned money bitch, no
You will not take this money I have worked hard for.


Oh wait a minute, let me drop the shit I made up There'll always be a special place For you in my bank account You fucking bitch (oh)
Let me take back what I said earlier. You will always have a place in my bank account, but that is all. You have caused me stress and pain.


There ain't no fucking way I'mma let you take this hard-earned money bitch, no
I will not let you take my money, no matter what.


And I can't pretend to love you right now So you can go cry your heart out until you drown Hope you can swim it out 'cause I can't be friends with a friend like you tryna hold me down
I truly cannot pretend to care for you anymore. You must deal with your own pain and move on from this relationship.




Lyrics © BUG MUSIC
Written by: Michael Wayne Atha

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@user-le8ht4sc4h

Just discovered yelawolf and I'm loving so many of his songs.

@TheDuckQuackers

Be sure to check out all his freestyles you won't be disappointed welcome to slumerican music lol

@ryanjones7106

He’s so underrated it’s disgusting. This song alone is so amazing

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@skillet303

Facts

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@dylanmounsey7515

He broke out pretty good with this one tho. Everyone knows who he is

@MathersCrunk

Just Crazy !

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@DivineSkill23

Yelawolf is an incredible artist. He brings something different to Hip Hop, his originality is pure gold.

@LFiers

This song was stuck in my head for several days in row from morning onwards. Yelawolf is highly underrated. Not just a rapper. A true artist.

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