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.
Love Story
Yelawolf Lyrics
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I guess you'll find another well
When I say goodbye
There'll be another breeze to sail
When my boat goes down
I guess you'll learn how to swim
If I don't come home
Just know you've been a good friend
Don't forget me
I love you so
Don't forget me
I've never let you go
Don't forget me
Love is the story I wrote
Don't forget me
Don't forget me
If God is my angel, the fucking devil's the pistol
Better put your face behind safety glass when I load up this missile
Whistling past this infinite path, I limp when I drag
My footprints like a giant, look at this mountain
Bounce on my boots and then climb it
Mount up my troupes and defiantly
Go against what they trying
Teach 'em to shoot when I'm rhyming
Be living proof of my word
Meaning I'm Bible designing
Jesus I'm rival, decapitating put the bait on my line and
Throw the hook to the open water
Fish till I catch that motherfucker
Looking for Megalodon, Goliath, Leviathan
I have been dying to find him and tie him to my boat and chop him up
And dine with him on a plate with a steak and a coke
Rely on patience and hope
Speak to a nation, it shows
Reach through these speakers and grab you
Turn the bass up and then choke
And I earned my place on this road
Ain't nobody moving me, no way
No, how, OK, go, pow
When I was born they said "exorcise"
And the hospital set on fire
The preacher got goosebumps when he saw me and said "Messiah"
Here from the heavens, I have arose from the ashes of hell
Brought here to be poor white trash and excel
Stuck in the woods of 'Bama, wood like meth on the shelf
A scientist under development with nines and twelves and threes
And things like pyramids and fuck it you'll see
How I made a pot of gold from a bucket of beans
How I made it back to dry land, stuck in the sea
From crippled ships to triple dip Z's 71's
Yeah it's already begun
And I ain't even had a hit but I'm fuckin' ready for one
I got my weight up
Like I'm carrying fat people
I planned it, I landed
Touch down, that Seagull
But above all the guts glory it's more than just blood for me
My heart is half open for the ones who never gave a fuck for me
My love story
Don't forget me (yeah, yeah)
Don't forget me (yeah, yeah)
Don't forget me (yeah, yeah)
Don't forget me (yeah, yeah)
Don't forget me (yeah, yeah)
Don't forget me (yeah, yeah)
Don't forget me (yeah, yeah)
Don't forget me (yeah, yeah)
Don't forget me
Don't forget me
Don't forget me
Don't forget me
The first verse of Yelawolf's Love Story seems to be about a relationship that has ended, or is about to end. The lines "when this well runs dry, I guess you'll find another well" and "when my boat goes down, I guess you'll learn how to swim" suggest that the singer's partner will move on after their relationship ends. The lines "if I don't come home, just know you've been a good friend" imply that the relationship may have been platonic or that the singer values their partner's friendship above all else. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "don't forget me" several times, emphasizing the importance of not forgetting the relationship that was once shared.
The second part of the song is focused on self-empowerment and finding success against all odds. Yelawolf describes himself as a "scientist under development with nines and twelves and threes" which suggests that he is constantly experimenting and trying new things to succeed. He describes his journey as going from "stuck in the woods of 'Bama, wood like meth on the shelf" to rising to success with "pyramids and fuck it you'll see". The lines "my heart is half open for the ones who never gave a fuck for me" show that despite his success, Yelawolf hasn't forgotten the people who didn't believe in him.
Overall, Love Story is a song that speaks to the core human emotions of love, loss, and perseverance. It is a reminder to never forget where you came from, but to also never give up on your dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
When this well runs dry
When I can no longer provide, you will find another source
I guess you'll find another well
You will always have something else to rely on
When I say goodbye
When I leave this world
There'll be another breeze to sail
There will always be something to move you forward
When my boat goes down
If I fail
I guess you'll learn how to swim
You will adapt to the situation
If I don't come home
If I am lost
Just know you've been a good friend
You have been there for me, and I appreciate it
Don't forget me
Remember me
I love you so
I care for you deeply
I've never let you go
I have always been here for you
Love is the story I wrote
My life is about love
If God is my angel, the fucking devil's the pistol
Life is a constant struggle of good versus evil
Better put your face behind safety glass when I load up this missile
I am powerful and dangerous
Whistling past this infinite path, I limp when I drag
I have faced many obstacles and setbacks
My footprints like a giant, look at this mountain
I have left my mark on the world
Bounce on my boots and then climb it
I am ready to conquer anything
Mount up my troupes and defiantly
I lead a group of dedicated people against the norm
Go against what they trying
I challenge authority and the status quo
Teach 'em to shoot when I'm rhyming
I use my words to inspire and educate
Be living proof of my word
I embody what I preach
Meaning I'm Bible designing
My life is a testament to my beliefs
Jesus I'm rival, decapitating put the bait on my line and
I am a worthy opponent to anyone
Throw the hook to the open water
I take risks
Fish till I catch that motherfucker
I am determined to achieve my goals
Looking for Megalodon, Goliath, Leviathan
I am searching for something big and powerful
I have been dying to find him and tie him to my boat and chop him up
I am ready to conquer my biggest challenge
And dine with him on a plate with a steak and a coke
I will celebrate my victory
Rely on patience and hope
I trust in my abilities and my future
Speak to a nation, it shows
My message reaches many people
Reach through these speakers and grab you
My words have a powerful impact
Turn the bass up and then choke
My music is intense and emotional
And I earned my place on this road
I have worked hard to get where I am
Ain't nobody moving me, no way
I am strong and unbreakable
No, how, OK, go, pow
I am unstoppable
When I was born they said "exorcise"
My birth was seen as a bad omen
And the hospital set on fire
My presence caused chaos
The preacher got goosebumps when he saw me and said "Messiah"
Some saw me as a savior
Here from the heavens, I have arose from the ashes of hell
I have overcome many obstacles to get where I am
Brought here to be poor white trash and excel
I have overcome my background and achieved success
Stuck in the woods of 'Bama, wood like meth on the shelf
I come from a dark place
A scientist under development with nines and twelves and threes
I am constantly growing and learning
And things like pyramids and fuck it you'll see
I am capable of great things
How I made a pot of gold from a bucket of beans
I turned something small into something great
How I made it back to dry land, stuck in the sea
I have overcome difficult situations
From crippled ships to triple dip Z's 71's
I have faced many challenges and still come out on top
Yeah it's already begun
My journey has started
And I ain't even had a hit but I'm fuckin' ready for one
I am prepared for success
I got my weight up
I am strong and powerful
Like I'm carrying fat people
I can handle anything
I planned it, I landed
I am in control of my fate
Touch down, that Seagull
I have arrived
But above all the guts glory it's more than just blood for me
My success means more than just personal gain
My heart is half open for the ones who never gave a fuck for me
I still care for those who did not support me
My love story
My life is a story of love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Wayne Atha
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