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.
Heartbreak
Yelawolf Lyrics
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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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@debusschere4817
💯
@skillet303
Facts
@a1_rainemaker89binoman4
²w
@dylanmounsey7515
He broke out pretty good with this one tho. Everyone knows who he is
@MathersCrunk
Just Crazy !
@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.