Kyle has collaborated with artists such as Waywo, Kehlani, Lil Yachty, G-Eazy, Chance The Rapper, Miguel, MadeinTYO, Yuna, Ty Dolla Sign, and among others. Some of his songs in addition to "iSpy" include "Keep It Real", "Doubt It", "King Wavy" and his 2018 hit single "Playinwitme". In 2015, Rolling Stone named him as "one of the ten artists you need to know".
His commercial mixtapes Beautiful Loser and Smyle were released in 2013 and 2015, respectively. Kyle's debut studio album Light of Mine was released in 2018 to positive reviews and reached within the top-30 of The Billboard 200.
Kyle made his acting debut in the 2018 Netflix original film The After Party. He also released a single from the film "Moment" (featuring Wiz Khalifa). His second album See You When I Am Famous was released on July 17, 2020.
Ikuyo
kyle Lyrics
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スタイルも人生素敵だよ
一生 Killin' it 不安でも
どこから見ても素敵だよ
どこ どこから見てもいつまでも
スタイルも人生素敵だよ
一生 Killin' it 不安でも
どこから見ても素敵だよ
行くよ I think we got one (got it)
I put the team up on my back like I'm Marshawn (Marshawn Lynch)
When I asked niggas for help, yo I got none (woah)
When I did this shit myself's when it got done (yes)
Yeah, woah (woah), I did it on my solo
'Member I was so low, no one wanted photos (yeah)
Now I'm on the big screen (huh), used to eat at Wendy's (yeah)
Got rich overnight, it's like I married Mrs. Winfrey (Woah)
And now I'm doin' shows (yeah), and I brought all my bros (yeah)
And I got all these powers (huh), I'll vanquish all my foes (wow)
I used to borrow clothes (yeah), I never borrow flows (what?)
Nigga, I got a girl (yeah), don't need to borrow hoes (yo)
All of y'all niggas gross (yo), I keep my circle close (yeah)
I like myself enough (ooh), that's why I barely post
O-ooh, you niggas funny, go get you some money
All these niggas cryin', go get you some Huggies (Haha)
'Cause I look like a couple M's (damn)
My paycheck only had a couple cents (damn)
Back then I only had a couple friends (guess what?)
(Bitch) I still got a couple friends (Haha)
どこ どこから見てもいつまでも
スタイルも人生素敵だよ
一生 Killin' it 不安でも
どこから見ても素敵だよ
どこ どこから見てもいつまでも
スタイルも人生素敵だよ
一生 Killin' it 不安でも
どこから見ても素敵だよ
行くよ I think we got one (got it) (ya)
I put the team up on my back like I'm Marshawn (Marshawn Lynch)
When I asked niggas for help, yo I got none (woah)
When I did this shit myself's when it got done (yes) (2 Chainz)
Yeah, woah (woah)
Thawed off with the top down
High speed like the cop's 'round (huh?)
Dick tall, make her climb up
Then after that, make her hop down (Down)
Draymond with the lockdown (yeah)
Look at my baby pictures, had an AR in the background (Bah, bah)
Tell the squares I'm back 'round (yeah)
Black out, won't back down
Sak 'round, walk in no pat down, then sat down (No, no)
If I'm here, my strap 'round
My girl brown, her tongue wild
Gunpowder, shoot 'til I run out (what? What? Oh!)
Brighter than that sunflower, roll a joint that last one hour
All I need is one mic, I got stripes like an umpire
Hotter than a brush fire (ooh), Drench God, Drench Messiah
Up there, but I can get higher, up late, I don't get tired
Seen me on 6'5", stood on a quarter milli'
That made me 6'9", that made you itty-bitty
I like when she independent
'Cause when I try to buy her shit
She say she don't need it (She don't need it, she don't need it)
Ha, cool with me
どこ どこから見てもいつまでも
スタイルも人生素敵だよ
一生 Killin' it 不安でも
どこから見ても素敵だよ
どこ どこから見てもいつまでも
スタイルも人生素敵だよ
一生 Killin' it 不安でも
どこから見ても素敵だよ
行くよ
In KYLE's song "Ikuyo," he celebrates his success and the confidence that comes with it. The Japanese phrase "Ikuyo" means "Forever" or "Eternally." The lyrics express the sentiment that KYLE is "killin' it" and "素敵だよ" (wonderful) no matter how others look at him or his life situation. Despite any doubts or fears he may have, his self-assurance shines through, and he asserts that he has achieved his goals on his own.
The first verse establishes this theme, where KYLE says, "When I did this shit myself's when it got done," conveying the idea that he didn't need anyone's help to succeed; he did it all by himself. The second verse talks about his current status now that he has made it. He celebrates the fact that he is now a star and with his newfound fame, he's been able to bring all of his close friends and family with him on this journey. The final verse is performed by 2 Chainz as he adds on to the song's themes and boasts about his wealth and success.
Overall, "Ikuyo" is a song about having confidence in oneself and living in the moment, despite whatever negative forces may try to stop you. With KYLE's skillful rapping and catchy beat, this song is an uplifting and motivating anthem for anyone striving towards their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
どこ どこから見てもいつまでも
No matter where or when, I'm living an amazing life
スタイルも人生素敵だよ
My style and my life are both wonderful
一生 Killin' it 不安でも
I'll be killin' it forever, even when I feel unsure
どこから見ても素敵だよ
From any angle, I'm looking good
行くよ I think we got one (got it)
I believe we have a hit song
I put the team up on my back like I'm Marshawn (Marshawn Lynch)
I carried the team on my shoulders, like football player Marshawn Lynch
When I asked niggas for help, yo I got none (woah)
When I asked for help, nobody came through
When I did this shit myself's when it got done (yes)
I only succeeded when I worked on it alone
Now I'm on the big screen (huh), used to eat at Wendy's (yeah)
I started humble, but now I'm making it big
Got rich overnight, it's like I married Mrs. Winfrey (Woah)
I became wealthy quickly, it's like I married the richest woman on television, Oprah Winfrey
And now I'm doin' shows (yeah), and I brought all my bros (yeah)
I'm performing on stage and I invited all my friends
And I got all these powers (huh), I'll vanquish all my foes (wow)
I have the power to overcome any obstacle and defeat anyone who tries to stop me
I used to borrow clothes (yeah), I never borrow flows (what?)
I used to wear borrowed clothes, but I never imitated someone else's style
Nigga, I got a girl (yeah), don't need to borrow hoes (yo)
I have a girlfriend, I don't need to chase after other women
All of y'all niggas gross (yo), I keep my circle close (yeah)
All of you guys are disgusting, I only surround myself with close friends
I like myself enough (ooh), that's why I barely post
I have enough self-confidence, so I don't need to post on social media often
O-ooh, you niggas funny, go get you some money
You guys are hilarious, go make some money
All these niggas cryin', go get you some Huggies (Haha)
You guys are whining, go get some diapers
'Cause I look like a couple M's (damn)
I look like I have a couple million dollars
My paycheck only had a couple cents (damn)
My income used to be very low
Back then I only had a couple friends (guess what?)
I used to have only a few friends
(Bitch) I still got a couple friends (Haha)
I still have a couple of close friends
Thawed off with the top down
Riding with the convertible top down on my car
High speed like the cop's 'round (huh?)
Driving very fast, like when cops are chasing you
Dick tall, make her climb up
I'm well-endowed, so she has to climb up to manage it
Then after that, make her hop down (Down)
After sex, she has to climb down from the bed
Draymond with the lockdown (yeah)
Like basketball player Draymond Green, I'm good at stopping others from scoring
Look at my baby pictures, had an AR in the background (Bah, bah)
Even as a baby, there was a gun in the background of my photos
Tell the squares I'm back 'round (yeah)
Tell everyone I'm back again
Black out, won't back down
I won't give up, even if everything goes dark
Sak 'round, walk in no pat down, then sat down (No, no)
I walked in without being searched and sat down
If I'm here, my strap 'round
If I'm in town, I have my gun with me for protection
My girl brown, her tongue wild
My girlfriend has dark skin and is very adventurous sexually
Gunpowder, shoot 'til I run out (what? What? Oh!)
I have lots of ammunition and will keep shooting until I run out
Brighter than that sunflower, roll a joint that last one hour
I shine brighter than the sunflower and roll a marijuana cigarette that lasts an hour
All I need is one mic, I got stripes like an umpire
I only need a microphone, and I have the authority of an umpire
Hotter than a brush fire (ooh), Drench God, Drench Messiah
My rhymes are so fire, I'm the god of success and the savior of the Drench style
Up there, but I can get higher, up late, I don't get tired
I'm already successful, but I can keep reaching higher levels. I'm up late and never tired
Seen me on 6'5", stood on a quarter milli'
I was seen on a $650,000 car
That made me 6'9", that made you itty-bitty
That car made me look very tall and made you look very small
I like when she independent
I like when a woman is independent
'Cause when I try to buy her shit
Because when I try to buy her things
She say she don't need it (She don't need it, she don't need it)
She tells me she doesn't need it
Ha, cool with me
That's okay with me
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Portillo, Kyle Harvey, Marvel Alexander, Sophia Black, Tauheed Epps
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Nicole-gm8vm
the way she says "killin it" makes my heart doki doki
@MrL1G3R
cute blush blush
@jessiebernardino-dominguez6554
What does Doko Doko mean again
@medievaldrawfast7224
Tf is doki doki? 😂
@Yan-kl4hl
Ikr
@kettlecorn8452
My heart doki doki = my heart is pounding
@zachandbro
Definitely needed this for the chorus
@rbroelman
Yup
@clementsaw1131
Does anyone know any songs like this with an intro like this one? loved the intro
@estherp1335
Clement Saw you might like ukiyo-hermitude