Yayo
Yung Lean Lyrics
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Palm trees and they hidin' the sun from me
In Miami, yayo, yayo, yayo, yayo
Yayo, yayo, yeah
Fought my way to the top of the club
Fought my way to the top of the industry
So I gotta lay low, lay low, lay low, lay low
When you're at the bottom, there's only one way up
I can feel these devils getting into me
I've been to the blue velvet, all the way up
I can feel the lies takin' over me
(Takin' over me)
(Takin' over me)
In Miami, yayo, yayo, yayo, yayo
Yayo, yayo, yeah
Fought my way to the top of the club
Fought my way to the top of the industry
So I gotta lay low, lay low, lay low, lay low
Lay low, lay low, yeah
Palm trees, Cadillacs, Ziploc bags
She told me, "Take the trash and come over here"
I said, "If I die here tonight
I just want you to look over me"
At the end of the rainbow, rainbow, rainbow, rainbow
Rainbow, rainbow, yeah
In Miami, yayo, yayo, yayo, yayo
Yayo, yayo, yeah
Got the city on my back
Now the city is so sad
I ain't got no halo, halo, halo, halo
Halo, halo, yeah
So I gotta lay low, lay low, lay low, lay low
Lay low, lay low, yeah
Fought my way to the top of the club
Fought my way to the top of the industry
The lyrics of Yung Lean's Yayo are about the struggles and challenges that come with pursuing success in the music industry. The song opens with the line, "Sell my dreams for some good luck, palm trees and they hidin' the sun from me." This line could be interpreted as Yung Lean feeling that his dreams, or what he hopes to achieve in his music career, have been exchanged for a chance at success, while the palm trees are symbolic of his surroundings in Miami, which are both beautiful and sometimes overwhelming.
The chorus, "In Miami, yayo, yayo, yayo, yayo, yayo, yayo, yeah, fought my way to the top of the club, fought my way to the top of the industry, so I gotta lay low, lay low, lay low, lay low, lay low, lay low, yeah," further emphasizes his struggles as he sings about his determination to succeed in his career, even if it means staying under the radar for a while.
The second verse offers more personal insight into Yung Lean's life and career as he sings about his experiences with the darker side of the music scene, saying "I can feel these devils getting into me, I've been to the blue velvet, all the way up, I can feel the lies takin' over me." The third verse continues this theme of personal struggles, but ends on a hopeful note as Yung Lean sings about the possibility of finding success and fulfillment at the end of the rainbow.
Overall, Yayo can be interpreted as a reflection of the difficulties and challenges faced by those who pursue a career in music, with its lyrics capturing the darker side of the industry as well as its rewards.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell my dreams for some good luck
I'm willing to give up my aspirations for any stroke of good fortune.
Palm trees and they hidin' the sun from me
I'm surrounded by palm trees that seem to be casting a shadow and blocking my happiness.
In Miami, yayo, yayo, yayo, yayo
I'm currently in Miami, the city where drugs are abundant and used heavily.
Fought my way to the top of the club
I had to put up a fight to gain entry to the club where the most popular people are located.
Fought my way to the top of the industry
I had to compete against other musicians to establish myself as a successful artist.
So I gotta lay low, lay low, lay low, lay low
I need to avoid the spotlight and keep a low profile to prevent any negative consequences.
Palm trees, Cadillacs, Ziploc bags
The scenery around me includes palm trees, luxury cars, and bags commonly used for drug packaging.
She told me, "Take the trash and come over here"
She instructed me to dispose of the evidence of our drug use before coming to her location.
I said, "If I die here tonight
I just want you to look over me"
I expressed that I'm willing to risk my life by continuing to engage in risky behavior while also requesting her protection.
At the end of the rainbow, rainbow, rainbow, rainbow
I'm searching for something that appears to be out of reach, like the end of a rainbow.
Got the city on my back
I represent the entire city of Miami through my music and persona.
Now the city is so sad
The impact of my success and dominance in the industry has caused the city to experience understated disappointment.
I ain't got no halo, halo, halo, halo
I'm not a saint or a perfect person with an innocent reputation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jonatan Leandoer Hastad, Ludwig Tomas Walther Rosenberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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