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.
I See You
Yelawolf Lyrics
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Said you had that fire, please don't change your mind
Keep me no surprise, this is homicide
Willfully I die, this is suicide
I wanna fuck you
Like I love you
I wanna fuck you
Never close my eyes, I wanna see it all
I wanna make you come to me, I wanna see you crawl
The world is turning 'round while you and me go down
Moaning in my ear, climax, I wanna hear the sound
(The sound, the sound, the sound, the sound)
I wanna fuck you
Like I love you
I wanna fuck you
Like I love you
Madonna, Madonna, Madonna, what kind of mama raised you?
And I'm the piranha who chased you
Threw me inside of your prison, I made up my decision
My only regret is they didn't make two
Happily a victim to the collision, running head-on
See, that's a motherfucking breakthrough
Told me I couldn't handle it and, baby, you was dead wrong
What happened to the harder way?
You turned it to a marathon, tear that pussy down
Throw the wig on, very into blondes, whatever you want
With the break of dawn, each and every song
I'ma let the gun go until you call it quit, donezo
You puttin' on a show and I'm sitting front row
You got with the one told, that could wake them, you know
Plus I got an ego to uphold, true, to put it to you blunt
I wanna fuck you
Like I love you
I wanna fuck you
Like I love you
The lyrics of "I See You" by Yelawolf are controversial and sexually explicit, but they reveal a struggle with power dynamics and a desire for connection in a physical relationship. The opening lines, "Let me come inside, swallow all your pride," suggest a character who is begging for acceptance and intimacy, but is also willing to sacrifice himself for the chance to be with the other person. The reference to "homicide" and "suicide" suggests a willingness to risk everything for the sake of this connection.
The chorus, "I wanna fuck you like I love you," reveals a deep longing for the other person, but also a confusion about what love really means. The singer wants to feel the intensity of the physical relationship, but at the same time, wishes it could be more than just a moment of pleasure. The second verse, "Never close my eyes... climax, I wanna hear the sound" emphasizes the intensity of the experience but also highlights the singer's voracious desire to control and dominate the other person.
The final verse contains a reference to Madonna, suggesting that the singer is drawn to women who are confident and powerful, but also highlighting society's complicated feelings about women who express their sexuality. The singer is willing to indulge the other person's desires ("whatever you want"), but ultimately sees himself as the one in charge, with an "ego to uphold." The ultimate message of the song is one of longing and powerlessness, a struggle to find both physical and emotional satisfaction in a world that often denies both.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me come inside, swallow all your pride
Give me access to the intimate parts of you with no hesitation or resistance
Said you had that fire, please don't change your mind
You convinced me that you are passionate and desirable; don't go back on your word
Keep me no surprise, this is homicide
Don't hold back your desires, even if it leads to our mutual ending
Willfully I die, this is suicide
With complete consent, we choose to indulge in the passion that will eventually end us
I wanna fuck you
Like I love you
I wanna fuck you
Like I love you
I desire to engage in sexual activity with you with emotions and passion as though we are in love
Never close my eyes, I wanna see it all
I do not want to miss anything in this sexual encounter
I wanna make you come to me, I wanna see you crawl
I want to be in control and have you submit to me, even if it means crawling on the ground
The world is turning 'round while you and me go down
Moaning in my ear, climax, I wanna hear the sound
(The sound, the sound, the sound, the sound)
As we engage in sexual activity, the world keeps spinning, and I am thrilled hearing the sounds you make as you reach climax
Madonna, Madonna, Madonna, what kind of mama raised you?
And I'm the piranha who chased you
Threw me inside of your prison, I made up my decision
My only regret is they didn't make two
The woman I'm engaged with is compared to the infamous Madonna; I'm the predator pursuing her, even though I know it's a trap. I went in willingly, knowing the consequences, with only regret that there was no duplicate of her.
Happily a victim to the collision, running head-on
See, that's a motherfucking breakthrough
Told me I couldn't handle it and, baby, you was dead wrong
What happened to the harder way?
You turned it to a marathon, tear that pussy down
Throw the wig on, very into blondes, whatever you want
With the break of dawn, each and every song
I'ma let the gun go until you call it quit, donezo
You puttin' on a show and I'm sitting front row
You got with the one told, that could wake them, you know
Plus I got an ego to uphold, true, to put it to you blunt
Despite being warned of the risks, I'm happily engaging in a challenge with her. She's my breakthrough that proved me wrong when I believed I couldn't handle her. I'm willing to make it a long, rough experience and give her what she wants. I'll do everything to keep the performance going and make sure my reputation as a dominant lover remains intact.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jim Jonsin, Michael Atha, Michael Burman, Robert Contella
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DamianKnox
Its 2022 can we get this on Spotify!?
@rolandduson2021
I like that only 170 people know this song. I wonder if he would ever perform this live...
@mymathews1321
One of my favorites
@andrewvalintino7396
Yea bet
@madskrillz2
I've been listening to Yela since 2007 and wasn't the biggest fan of this album. There are a few good songs though and this is one of them that has gotten even better with time. Maybe one day he'll play it live. He has such a massive discography of music that he could literally have an entirely different setlist for every show he does lol.
@nevaehlusk8861
Who's here in Quarantine???
@Jayrodacus
I miss you bro. Glad to be able to remince these memories to songs you showed me.
@vlogsbyrell3927
I remember I use to play this middle school I have 2 kids now
@xxxdepressediguess7366
2020 still heat and relevant 🔥🔥🔥
@kelligaines6428
David I'm so sorry! I love you!