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.
Rhyme Room
Yelawolf Lyrics
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Yo, I had this dude come up to me on the street, talkin bou,
"Can I get down? How can I get down? Put me down, put me on, put me on"
Man, I felt like tellin' that mother fucker,
"You can never get down, you'll NEVER be down, this is some shit you'll NEVER understand"
[Chorus]
I'm not the one
I'm not the one
Who's coming back for more
You and I
Been through this too many times
You and I
See never clear, come to mind
Going round and round
Cuz you can't get on your feet
Going round and round
Still takin up all the heat
Going round and round
Never lookin down
[Verse 1]
Cigarette lit in a golden grill
Envelope blocked in a golden seal
Wait a minute buddy let me hold a beer
Then get behind a rollin' wheel
Put em in the 5 cuz they sold me hell
Now they can't get me back cuz they broke a deal
Told me green and sold me teal
And I'm outta place cuz I'm outer space with mind
Yeah I'm outta my crazy mind
Clean up the woods and make 'em taste the pine-
Saw, snap like dry pine-straw
Hold my nuts on ur bitch and make her play combed fine ball
Magnificient, dirty
Smack critics with a backpack of physics
Hip hop knee deep in a swamp
By make leaped? frogs "ribbit"
They talk alot but they don't 'rip-it'
Oh, that's that new shit, I get it
Well let me talk about shit I don't do
Let me reverse the vision
I got 10 mil-lion in the bank and I'm always in V-I-P
I got a bottle of - "Dom"
A bottle of "Don"
And a bottle of "Henn-esy"
Fuckin' liars got the audacity to say they want me pound for pound, but first you need a pound
Bitch, you keep on going..
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Hold on to my bumper, and bare-foot skid across the road
Till you can't walk without gullet? pillows up under ur toes
A country trap pass to you is like a freak show
But, I've seen scales up close like an iguana through a peephole
Fuck wit it ya midget
U comin up very short
But, fuckin wit cha head is just a vocabulary sport, see
My sword swings in the form of the lord's beat
I record this war scene to the ba? the dirt like a boar's feet, I
Chop and I drop on the beat with a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
If you wanna run, motherfuckin run
If you wanna come then you better not hesistant, cuz
"I'm not the one" - N'ah
See me in a magazine
You haters dream, creams peg a magazine and
That you'll be shootin for
Cuz I'm that crutch you suckas lean on
Ya think I'm goin to budge
Ya fucked, just dream on, yah
[Chorus]
The song Rhyme Room by Yelawolf featuring Raekwon and Killer Mike is a powerful hip-hop anthem about rising above the constant struggles and obstacles in life. The song begins with Yelawolf recounting an encounter with someone who wants to "get down" or make it in the hip-hop industry. However, Yelawolf tells him that he will never be down because he will never understand the true struggles of life. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment, with Yelawolf singing that he is not the one people should be shooting for or coming back to, because he's already been through too many struggles.
In the first verse, Yelawolf raps about being sold a false promise, and how he's out of his mind because of it. He also makes various sexual innuendos about a woman, while questioning the critics who claim they can "rip-it" in the rap game. His verse ends with him sarcastically bragging about having millions of dollars in the bank, a bottle of Dom, Don, and Hennessy, and calling out his haters. The second verse deals more with people trying to bring him down and how he won't let them. Yelawolf raps about how he's seen the "scales up close", meaning he's faced his problems head-on, much like how an iguana peers through a peephole. He then goes on to say that he wields his "sword" (his rap skills) in the name of the lord, and that he won't budge because he's the crutch his haters need to lean on.
Overall, Rhyme Room is a song about the struggles of life and how to overcome them. Yelawolf uses his raw lyrics to convey the message that no matter what, he won't let anyone bring him down, and that he's already gone through too much to let anyone else dictate his success.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, I had this dude come up to me on the street, talkin bou,
I encountered a man on the street who was eager to become a part of my profession.
"Can I get down? How can I get down? Put me down, put me on, put me on"
He requested me to give him an opportunity to showcase his talent and introduce him in the industry.
Man, I felt like tellin' that mother fucker,
I felt like rejecting his plea due to his lack of understanding and potential.
"You can never get down, you'll NEVER be down, this is some shit you'll NEVER understand"
I expressed my opinion that he doesn't possess the necessary skills and cannot comprehend the qualitative aspects of the profession.
I'm not the one
I am not the person you should be targeting.
That you'll be shootin for
I am not your goal or objective.
I'm not the one
I am not the individual who will repeatedly return.
Who's coming back for more
I am not someone who will keep presenting opportunities.
You and I
The two of us,
Been through this too many times
Have experienced similar situations repeatedly.
See never clear, come to mind
Remain uncertain and ambiguous in the mind.
Going round and round
Going in circles,
Cuz you can't get on your feet
As you cannot stand on your own.
Still takin up all the heat
Continuing to face the criticism and pressure.
Never lookin down
Never feeling discouraged.
Cigarette lit in a golden grill
Lighting a cigarette using a fancy lighter,
Envelope blocked in a golden seal
An envelope covered with a decorative seal.
Wait a minute buddy let me hold a beer
Requesting a friend to lend a beer.
Then get behind a rollin' wheel
After taking the beer, sitting behind the steering wheel of a vehicle.
Put em in the 5 cuz they sold me hell
Putting someone in a difficult situation as they deceived and took advantage of me.
Now they can't get me back cuz they broke a deal
As they have failed to keep their promises, they cannot seek my assistance again.
Told me green and sold me teal
Promised one thing and provided a different thing.
And I'm outta place cuz I'm outer space with mind
I don't fit in because my thoughts are far beyond typical.
Yeah I'm outta my crazy mind
I am insane according to societal standards.
Clean up the woods and make 'em taste the pine-
Cleaning up the environment and making it pleasant.
Saw, snap like dry pine-straw
The effort required to clean up is equivalent to cutting and snapping dry leaves.
Hold my nuts on ur bitch and make her play combed fine ball
Making someone else's partner obey my wishes and desires.
Magnificient, dirty
Exceptional, yet with wicked intentions.
Smack critics with a backpack of physics
Critiquing and responding to opposition with intellect and expertise.
Hip hop knee deep in a swamp
Hip hop is surrounded by negativity and obstacles.
By make leaped? frogs "ribbit"
As if frogs are jumping and eagerly waiting for a chance to express their artistic talents.
They talk alot but they don't 'rip-it'
People talk excessively but cannot demonstrate their skills.
Oh, that's that new shit, I get it
Acknowledging a new style or trend in the genre.
Well let me talk about shit I don't do
Introducing a topic that doesn't fall under his skills or interest.
Let me reverse the vision
Aiming to change the perception of the listener.
I got 10 mil-lion in the bank and I'm always in V-I-P
Having a large fortune and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.
I got a bottle of - "Dom"
Referring to having a bottle of Dom Perignon, a high-end champagne.
A bottle of "Don"
Referring to having a bottle of Don Julio, a high-end tequila.
And a bottle of "Henn-esy"
Referring to having a bottle of Hennessy, a high-end cognac.
Fuckin' liars got the audacity to say they want me pound for pound, but first you need a pound
People who are deceitful and then aim to compete on the same level, but they first need to attain sufficient recognition and respect.
Bitch, you keep on going..
An expression of anger and irritation towards the opposition.
Hold on to my bumper, and bare-foot skid across the road
An act of recklessness and danger, asking someone to hold the bumper while the vehicle skids.
Till you can't walk without gullet? pillows up under ur toes
Causing injury and discomfort by scraping the feet on the ground.
A country trap pass to you is like a freak show
Introducing a new style to someone unfamiliar with it would seem bizarre and peculiar.
But, I've seen scales up close like an iguana through a peephole
Having a deep familiarity and understanding of the genre, as if seen up close.
Fuck wit it ya midget
A taunt towards someone who lacks skill or stature.
U comin up very short
You aren't meeting the expectations.
But, fuckin wit cha head is just a vocabulary sport, see
Playing mind games is just a harmless game for me.
My sword swings in the form of the lord's beat
I deliver powerful lyrics that are almost like divine scripture.
I record this war scene to the ba? the dirt like a boar's feet, I
Recording this intense and powerful presentation like a battle scene, onto the ground.
Chop and I drop on the beat with a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
My rap delivery is precise and rhythmic.
If you wanna run, motherfuckin run
If you're going to quit or give up, do it now.
If you wanna come then you better not hesistant, cuz
If you aim to join the fight, you cannot hesitate or hold back.
"I'm not the one" - N'ah
I am not someone who should be trifled with.
See me in a magazine
Spotting me in a publication.
You haters dream, creams peg a magazine and
Haters can only dream of achieving the success and fame that I have.
Cuz I'm that crutch you suckas lean on
I am the support and inspiration for those trying to succeed in the industry.
Ya think I'm goin to budge
Thinking that I'll be swayed or influenced.
Ya fucked, just dream on, yah
No way, keep dreaming and wishing.
Contributed by Alex N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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