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.
Heroine
Yelawolf Lyrics
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(oi oi oi oi oi oi}
The names Yela'rr
People jumping, people yelling, people acting wild
Jack D is here in my system can't you see my style?
Look a don't wanna show no drama, a don't wanna get stupid
But if you bitch rappers run-off al show you where the school is
Ain't no mistaken Yela makin hip-hop come alive
So here we go or should a say bo!
Gun powder in the barrel, light the wick at my show
Cause a T-N-T!!!!
Oi, oi, oi, oi, oi, oi x3
TNT!
Watch me explode!
Well a put on my shades, sometimes a wear 'em at night
Cause when am up on the stage, the light is too bright
It don't hurt my eyes it just hurts the haters
To see this Alabama Cracker on point like a laser
A got Weed a got Coke
Well not really (Coke)?
But my DJ got the wells so you know where to go
So your getting bumps and your sipping the tea
No you ain't hallucinating am who it be
Cause am T-N-T!!!
(oi oi oi oi oi oi)x3
Watch me explode!!!!
Mr.Police man is no friend of mine
Some call him a hero, but a just call him the swine
He bought his Casio, and a stole mine
He said you can't afford the watch but you can do the time
Cold-blooded and cruel but thats just how it goes
Make your money, pay the county, and hit the road
Hey, don't ask me cause a just don't know
Gimme your microphone and al make it explode
Cause a B-A-D
Am ready to lose it
All my folks are gettin drunk
Crazy girls are pukin
A know the flyer said B-Y-O-B
But am still in the cooler
Cause am T-N-T
In Yelawolf's song "Heroine," he starts with a description of the wildness and chaos at his show. He mentions that he's feeling the effects of Jack Daniel's in his system and warns other rappers not to mess with him, or he'll show them where the school is. As the song progresses, Yelawolf switches into a rapping persona of TNT, who is full of explosive energy and ready to perform. He talks about his flamboyant outfit, shades, and how he shines on stage like a laser. The chorus of the track features multiple repetitions of "oi oi oi oi" and "TNT," creating an anthemic mood that matches the high-energy vibe of the song. In the final verse, Yelawolf criticizes the police and calls them cruel and cold-blooded. He ends the song by affirming that he's a "bad" rapper who's ready to lose it, while his fans are getting drunk and crazy girls are puking.
Line by Line Meaning
People jumping, people yelling, people acting wild
The atmosphere is intense and wild
Jack D is here in my system can't you see my style?
I am feeling the effects of Jack Daniels and it is enhancing my performance
Look a don't wanna show no drama, a don't wanna get stupid
I don't want to cause any trouble or act recklessly
But if you bitch rappers run-off al show you where the school is
If other rappers try to challenge me, I will show them how it's done
Take a picture, take a bill but you can't take my pride
You can take photographs or money, but I won't give up my self-respect
Ain't no mistaken Yela makin hip-hop come alive
I am confident in my ability to energize the crowd and revive hip-hop
So here we go or should a say bo!
Let's get started with the show
Gun powder in the barrel, light the wick at my show
My performance is explosive and captivating
Cause a T-N-T!!!!
I am the explosive force behind this performance
Well a put on my shades, sometimes a wear 'em at night
I wear sunglasses on stage to block out the bright lights
Cause when am up on the stage, the light is too bright
The stage lights are overwhelming without sunglasses
It don't hurt my eyes it just hurts the haters
The sight of my success is painful for my critics
To see this Alabama Cracker on point like a laser
My sharp focus on my craft is surprising to some
A got Weed a got Coke
I have marijuana and cocaine (though possibly only as part of the performance)
Well not really (Coke)?
Actually, I'm not even sure myself
But my DJ got the wells so you know where to go
My DJ has the alcohol, so he knows where to get it from
So your getting bumps and your sipping the tea
You are snorting cocaine and drinking alcohol
No you ain't hallucinating am who it be
You're not seeing things, it really is me
Cause am T-N-T!!!
I am the explosive force behind this performance
Mr.Police man is no friend of mine
I have had negative experiences with law enforcement
Some call him a hero, but a just call him the swine
Some people respect the police, but I see them as corrupt
He bought his Casio, and a stole mine
The police took my property without justification
He said you can't afford the watch but you can do the time
The police accused me of a crime I did not commit and punished me for it
Cold-blooded and cruel but thats just how it goes
The police can be ruthless and unfair
Make your money, pay the county, and hit the road
To avoid trouble with the law, simply make money, pay fines, and leave
Hey, don't ask me cause a just don't know
I can't explain everything that happens in the world
Gimme your microphone and al make it explode
I am confident that I can produce a great performance on any microphone
Cause a B-A-D
I am a badass performer
Am ready to lose it
I am prepared to go all out with my performance
All my folks are gettin drunk
My friends and associates are enjoying their drinks
Crazy girls are pukin
Some of the women in the crowd are vomiting due to excessive drinking
A know the flyer said B-Y-O-B
I am aware that the event was supposed to be 'bring your own beverage'
But am still in the cooler
Despite that, I am still in control of the performance
Cause am T-N-T
I am the explosive force behind this performance
Contributed by Liam I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ShineBrida
Sucks this had to have the beat cut out. This song is one of my favorite ever.... It's transformative, shouldn't have been sue-able since its ad-free on here.
@i_teleported_bread7404
Why is there no beat?
@aaaloc420
Why does it cut out half way throw is that just how the song is or does it skip the ending do to messing up?
@AllhailtheUS
I think he got sued. This song was bad as fuck....had a beatles song on it. Must have been forced to remove it.
@WolfSinz
What the fuck? i thought i was just fucked up but i guess this is just lyrics O.o
@seanisthekingofpie
+WolfSin
Wack af huh?