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.
View From Hollywood
kyle Lyrics
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Never been to church but I feel so blessed
Niggas told me no but I feel so yes
Told em' nigga I, nigga I don't need yo stress
Nigga I, nigga I don't need your stress
I'mma do me I don't need your steps
They can all talk, I already know
One day I'mma glow glow blow blow
Woah, waiting on the showtime (Lights)
It's me on my own time (Right)
They're waiting on the sunrise (It's Night)
And I'mma be the one to, to shine
On the road to glory
People come and people go
Why should I feel sorry
That I was fast and they were slow
Misunderstood but it's all good
Enjoy my view from Hollywood
And if that's what they call me
It's all good I'm Hollywood
Yep Yep Yep enjoy my view from Hollywood Yep Yea Yep enjoy my view from Hollywood
Walking through the city
Foggy nights and lonely streets
Looking for somebody
But no one remembers me
I tried calling all my friends
They turned off their phones again
If the top is lonely
Well then lonely's where i'll be
Making them hate me but I've never hated them
Always been focused on making a way for them
I spend a third of my nights trying to pray for them
But they can't hear it because I'm far away from them
Hope that they're happy, I'm fucking ashamed again
My life's surrounded by sadness and pain again
I'm starting to drink that shit by the case again
Made it hard for me to face my own face again
Woah, waiting on my showtime (Lights)
It's me on my own time (Right)
They're waiting on the sunrise (It's Night)
And I'mma be the one to, to shine
On the road to glory
People come and people go
Why should I feel sorry
That I was fast and they were slow
Misunderstood but it's all good
Enjoy my view from Hollywood
And if that's what they call me
It's all good I'm Hollywood
Yep Yep Yep enjoy my view from Hollywood Yep Yea Yep enjoy my view from Hollywood
In "View from Hollywood," Kyle opens up about his feelings of being misunderstood and his journey towards success. The first verse begins with Kyle questioning his lack of stress despite not following religious practices, suggesting that he feels blessed regardless. He goes on to state that the opinions of others don't affect him, and he's going to continue doing things his way. However, he acknowledges that one day he'll "glow" and be successful.
In the second verse, Kyle seems to be reflecting on his journey towards his "road to glory." He mentions feeling lonely and forgotten by his friends, which has caused him to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. Despite this, he still maintains a sense of compassion towards those who have turned their backs on him, revealing his caring nature. He reinforces his determination to succeed and illuminate his own path in the chorus, saying that he's happy to enjoy the view from Hollywood even if it means he's labeled as superficial.
Overall, the song seems to be about Kyle's struggle with being different and his dedication to pursuing his own dreams regardless of others' opinions. The chorus suggests that he's proud of his success and enjoys being in the spotlight, but he still seems to feel a sense of loneliness and strive towards true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why I feel no test
Why is it that I feel no stress?
Never been to church but I feel so blessed
I've never been to church, but I feel fortunate and grateful.
Niggas told me no but I feel so yes
People have told me no, but I still feel like I can succeed.
Told em' nigga I, nigga I don't need yo stress
I told them that I don't need their negative energy and stress.
Nigga I, nigga I don't need your stress
I don't need anyone's negativity and stress.
I'mma do me I don't need your steps
I'm going to do things my way, I don't need anyone to tell me how to do it.
They can all talk, I already know
People can talk all they want, but I already know what I'm capable of.
One day I'mma glow glow blow blow
One day, I'm going to shine and make a big impact.
Woah, waiting on the showtime (Lights)
I'm eagerly awaiting my time to shine.
It's me on my own time (Right)
I'm going to make it on my own terms, in my own time.
They're waiting on the sunrise (It's Night)
Others are waiting for things to happen, but I'm taking action even in the darkest times.
And I'mma be the one to, to shine
I will be the one who shines and achieves greatness.
On the road to glory
I am on the path to greatness.
People come and people go
People come into my life and then leave.
Why should I feel sorry
I see no reason to feel pity or regret.
That I was fast and they were slow
I don't feel sorry for being more successful or driven than others.
Misunderstood but it's all good
People may not always understand me or my goals, but I'm okay with that.
Enjoy my view from Hollywood
I'm enjoying the success and lifestyle that comes with being in Hollywood.
And if that's what they call me
If people want to label me as a Hollywood type, that's okay.
It's all good I'm Hollywood
I'm proud to be a part of the Hollywood scene.
Walking through the city
I'm walking around the city, reflecting on my life and experiences.
Foggy nights and lonely streets
The weather and surroundings reflect my current mood and state of mind.
Looking for somebody
I'm searching for someone to talk to or connect with.
But no one remembers me
Despite my success, I feel overlooked and forgotten by friends and acquaintances.
I tried calling all my friends
I attempted to reach out to my friends for support and connection.
They turned off their phones again
But they didn't answer or support me.
If the top is lonely
Sometimes being successful can be a lonely experience.
Well then lonely's where i'll be
If this is the price I have to pay for success, then I'm willing to accept it.
Making them hate me but I've never hated them
Some people may resent me for my success, but I don't have any ill feelings towards them.
Always been focused on making a way for them
Despite the potential resentment, I still want to help my friends and those close to me succeed.
I spend a third of my nights trying to pray for them
I even dedicate a significant amount of time praying for their success and well-being.
But they can't hear it because I'm far away from them
However, my efforts may not be heard or felt by them because of my physical distance from them.
Hope that they're happy, I'm fucking ashamed again
I hope that they're doing well, but I feel guilty or embarrassed by my own success.
My life's surrounded by sadness and pain again
I'm feeling down and surrounded by negative emotions once more.
I'm starting to drink that shit by the case again
As a result, I've turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism.
Made it hard for me to face my own face again
I'm finding it difficult to face myself and my own feelings and emotions.
Contributed by Sydney W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RynoRotorSports
This will forever be one of my favorite songs
@justdae
I like that he seems to be in his own lane. Something is so different about his music that I can't compare it to someone else.
@raywittabanga48
Mzbubblez213 I'm with you on that. People say he sound like drake or kid cudi... I dont see it!
@davidsavard1488
+RayWittaBanga the people who say that aren't true fans of any type of music. thy just listen to the main. stream rappers/hip hop artists
@imanairplane3333
+David Savard He played Kid Cudi at his concert
@xcxgxcxg3434
Dae not talking about fake shit
@luce.3560
old drake
@KFCxNINJA
wtf kyle makes insane songs. he has his own unique style
@Pricesgarage
2020 and this is still a vibe
@mitebadopted3894
2023 and still a vibe