Welcome to the Rodeo
lil skies Lyrics
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I ain't foldin' under pressure, I ain't switchin' for no ho
I ain't talkin' to no cop and I ain't tellin' on my bros
Ain't no killer but don't push me, fingers itchin' on that pole
Niggas plottin' on my come-up, gotta watch, they on my nose
Long nights, I sold drugs just to hit the studio
Now I'm eatin' steak and shrimp, bitch, I ain't eatin' sloppy joe
Bust off like a Smith & Wesson, welcome to the rodeo
Shorty wanna fuck me 'cause a nigga wearin' gold
I came up and made it happen, I was trappin' by the store
Big dope inside this Backwood case this nigga want smoke
Do me dirty I'ma find you, lay your ass out on the floor
Nineteen with a bag, I got rich by myself
Rather do this shit alone, I wasn't askin' for no help
They keep askin' how I'm winnin' with the card that I was dealt
Boy I worked hard for this seat and I ain't bucklin' my belt
Call my brother on the phone, he said, "broski you a star"
I said, "brother hold it down and soon we'll all be livin' large"
And it's crazy how last year was sellin' coke out my garage
Now I'm in a good position for this life, can't sabotage
I ain't foldin' under pressure, I ain't switchin' for no ho
I ain't talkin' to no cop and I ain't tellin' on my bros
Ain't no killer but don't push me, fingers itchin' on that pole
Niggas plottin' on my come-up, gotta watch, they on my nose
Long nights, I sold drugs just to hit the studio
Now I'm eatin' steak and shrimp, bitch, I ain't eatin' sloppy joe
Look into the mirror, flex, and now a nigga in his glow
Bust off like a Smith & Wesson, welcome to the rodeo
I got tattoos on my face, I use that shit as motivation
I could never get a job, so for my dream, I'm dedicated
For a second lost myself, I was too busy gettin' faded
Now they see me out in public and be knowin' what my name is
All these rappers want the clout and the life of bein' famous
I just wanna be stable, tell my family we made it
I was comin' for my spot, a young nigga had to be patient
Now I'm runnin' up these bands, can hit the island for vacation
I've been shittin' on my haters, you could say I'm constipated
Five racks on this fit just to stunt when I'm in Vegas
Narcotic on my body, shout out to my nigga Caleb
Young niggas got the cake up, now these bitches wanna date us
I ain't foldin' under pressure, I ain't switchin' for no ho
I ain't talkin' to no cop and I ain't tellin' on my bros
Ain't no killer but don't push me, fingers itchin' on that pole
Niggas plottin' on my come-up, gotta watch, they on my nose
Long nights, I sold drugs just to hit the studio
Now I'm eatin' steak and shrimp, bitch, I ain't eatin' sloppy joe
Look into the mirror, flex, and now a nigga in his glow
Bust off like a Smith & Wesson, welcome to the rodeo
In Lil Skies's song "Welcome to the Rodeo," he discusses his rise to fame and the pressures that come with it. He begins the song by stating that he won't fold under pressure or switch up for anyone, including women or the police. He also touches on the fact that he's not a killer, but he's not someone to be pushed to the brink. Skies reflects on his past experiences, including selling drugs to make ends meet and the long nights spent in the studio to pursue his dreams. Now that he's tasted success, he's no longer eating sloppy joe like he used to, having upgraded to steak and shrimp. Lil Skies views himself as a Smith and Wesson, a powerful weapon that's ready to unleash its power.
In the second verse, Lil Skies talks about how people are only interested in him now that he's successful. He describes his dedication to his dreams, despite not being able to get a job because of the tattoos on his face. Skies also acknowledges that he lost himself for a while by getting too caught up in the party life, but he's now gotten back on track. Although many rappers are after fame and clout, Lil Skies just wants to provide stability for his family while enjoying the fruits of his labor. He emphasizes the importance of patience, as he had to wait his turn to claim his spot. Now that he's made it, he's careful to watch out for those who want to bring him down.
Overall, "Welcome to the Rodeo" is an ode to Lil Skies's journey to the top of the music industry. He's not ashamed of his past struggles, but he's proud of how far he's come.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, ay
Introductory expression to the song
I ain't foldin' under pressure, I ain't switchin' for no ho
I won't crumble from the challenges or change my ways for a promiscuous woman
I ain't talkin' to no cop and I ain't tellin' on my bros
I won't speak to law enforcement and I won't betray my friends
Ain't no killer but don't push me, fingers itchin' on that pole
I'm not a murderer but don't provoke me as my trigger finger may get itchy
Niggas plottin' on my come-up, gotta watch, they on my nose
People are planning to impede my success, so I have to be cautious
Long nights, I sold drugs just to hit the studio
I worked tirelessly at night selling narcotics to fund my music ambitions
Now I'm eatin' steak and shrimp, bitch, I ain't eatin' sloppy joe
Now that I am successful, I can afford expensive dinners and not settle for the cheap meal
Look into the mirror, flex, and now a nigga in his glow
I examine myself in the mirror, flexing as I revel in my radiance
Bust off like a Smith & Wesson, welcome to the rodeo
I am ready to make an impact with my music as a Smith & Wesson gun firing at a rodeo
Shorty wanna fuck me 'cause a nigga wearin' gold
Women are attracted to me because of my lavish jewelry
I came up and made it happen, I was trappin' by the store
I managed to come up by dealing drugs near the store
Big dope inside this Backwood case this nigga want smoke
I carry a sizable amount of drugs in my Backwood case, and if someone messes with me, they will face consequences
Do me dirty I'ma find you, lay your ass out on the floor
If someone wrongs me, I will retaliate and make them suffer
Nineteen with a bag, I got rich by myself
I, a nineteen-year-old, amassed wealth on my own
Rather do this shit alone, I wasn't askin' for no help
I prefer to handle everything myself without needing assistance
They keep askin' how I'm winnin' with the card that I was dealt
People question how I became successful despite the circumstances I was dealt with
Boy I worked hard for this seat and I ain't bucklin' my belt
I earned this position through hard work and dedication, and I won't let go of it
Call my brother on the phone, he said, "broski you a star"
I converse with my brother on the phone, and he complimented me, calling me a star
I said, "brother hold it down and soon we'll all be livin' large"
I responded by telling my brother to keep things under control, and we'll eventually become prosperous
And it's crazy how last year was sellin' coke out my garage
It's insane that only last year, I sold drugs out of my garage
Now I'm in a good position for this life, can't sabotage
Currently, I am in a favorable situation in life, and nothing can ruin it
I got tattoos on my face, I use that shit as motivation
I have tattoos on my face, and I use them as a driving factor to succeed
I could never get a job, so for my dream, I'm dedicated
I can't obtain a typical job, so I am devoted to my music dream
For a second lost myself, I was too busy gettin' faded
At times, I lost myself due to excessive consumption of drugs
Now they see me out in public and be knowin' what my name is
Currently, I'm recognizable by the public, and they are familiar with my name
All these rappers want the clout and the life of bein' famous
Many other musicians desire the attention and lifestyle of fame
I just wanna be stable, tell my family we made it
I only want financial stability and to inform my family that we achieved success
I was comin' for my spot, a young nigga had to be patient
As a young man, I aimed to secure my place and waited patiently for it to happen
Now I'm runnin' up these bands, can hit the island for vacation
Currently, I am earning large sums of money and can afford to take a trip to an island for leisure
I've been shittin' on my haters, you could say I'm constipated
I have been dismissing my critics effectively, much like someone who has constipation
Five racks on this fit just to stunt when I'm in Vegas
I spent 5,000 dollars on this outfit to show off while in Las Vegas
Narcotic on my body, shout out to my nigga Caleb
I'm carrying drugs on my person, and I am giving a shout out to my friend Caleb
Young niggas got the cake up, now these bitches wanna date us
Due to our newfound wealth, women are interested in dating us, young and rich men.
I ain't foldin' under pressure, I ain't switchin' for no ho
I won't be crushed by overwhelming circumstances, and I'm not changing my ways for anyone
I ain't talkin' to no cop and I ain't tellin' on my bros
I'm not cooperating with the police, and I won't be betraying my close friends
Ain't no killer but don't push me, fingers itchin' on that pole
I'm not a murderer, but don't test me, as I tend to have an itchy trigger finger
Niggas plottin' on my come-up, gotta watch, they on my nose
People are scheming against my success, so I need to keep an eye on them
Long nights, I sold drugs just to hit the studio
I spent countless nights peddling narcotics to earn enough money to afford studio time
Now I'm eatin' steak and shrimp, bitch, I ain't eatin' sloppy joe
Currently, I dine on high-quality, expensive foods and won't settle for a cheap, basic meal
Look into the mirror, flex, and now a nigga in his glow
I reflect while flexing in the mirror, as I bask in my success
Bust off like a Smith & Wesson, welcome to the rodeo
I'm making a grand entrance into the music industry, similar to the sound of a Smith & Wesson gun firing at a rodeo
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANNY SNODGRASS, KIMETRIUS FOOSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sucker
sucks
Top5Central
absolute banger
AtomicHD
Top5Central ikr
Dex. xis
Joxel Reyes can he not be here?
Icey AK
5 years later still one of the most motivating & hardest songs iβve ever heard π₯π₯π₯
Will Solus
Straight facts
dreamxen
almost 4 years later and this song still lives in my head when thinking about this era of music and of lil skies such amazing music bro hope skies comes back hard bro
Taxman5scotty
I was in this music video and met Cole and skies. Such nice people tbh
Daniel
@Taxman5scotty which part u in? wya in the video
Taxman5scotty
@Daniel 1:06 in the background to the left standing by the car. This was filmed in my hometown