He began rapping in 2017 as Lil Yeat, and, after a slew of singles, released his first EP, Deep Blue Strips, in late 2018. In 2019, Yeat would gain further publicity after “Stay Up,” the lead single off his second project and first mixtape, Wake Up Call, received a music video on the popular YouTube channel ELEVATOR.
Smith released Different Creature, a collaborative EP with Dutch producer Clibbo, on July 18, 2019, to positive feedback. Yeat garnered further attention after dropping his second mixtape, I’m So Me, at the conclusion of the year, collaborating with popular producers like Wheezy, Brandon Finessin, and 10Fifty, among others. Yeat continued to gain traction throughout 2020, releasing two EPs meant to hold fans over until Different Creature 2. The project was scrapped as he worked through label issues before becoming independent in 2021.
Fully in control of his output, Yeat began releasing a barrage of music, including twenty-track albums and countless singles. Yeat saw a major jump in support after his song “Sorry Bout That” blew up on TikTok. Subsequent hits like “Money Twerk” and “Get Busy” as well as a shout-out from Drake helped reinforce his newfound success. On August 5, 2021, Yeat released his newest EP, Trëndi.
In late 2021, Yeat would release his most popular album Up 2 Më and then would later drop 2 Älive and its deluxe, 2 Alivë (Geëk Pack)
On September 9th, 2022, Yeat dropped his highly anticipated EP, Lyfë, which had a feature from Lil Uzi Vert and collaborations with producers such as BNYX and collective Working On Dying.
On February 19th, 2023, Yeat posted a tracklist for Lyfë's deluxe version AftërLyfe on his Instagram story. On February 24th, 2023, AftërLyfe was released with a feature from YoungBoy Never Broke Again and more collaborations with BNYX, Working On Dying, dulio and more prominent producers.
Tëslas & Rovers
yeat Lyrics
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(Woo)
Uh, mhm
Yeah, uh-huh, uh-huh
Yeah, Teslas and Rovers
If I had the Tesla, it′d be a Roadster (skrrt)
I'm on Mars, I′m on a rover
No, no, no, don't call my phone up
Half of y'all broke as hell, got me sick, huh, yeah, Corona
Yeah, I like my bitches rich, I like ′em older (yeah)
Yeah, I see y′all smoking rocks, y'all smoking boulders (uh-huh)
Yeah, we going up to the top so they wanna copy
Yeah, chain made of ice cream I scoop, scoop, mhm
We turn them boys into soup, soup, mhm
We′ll never tell you the truth, mhm
Bitch, I'm in a 911 coupe (a coupe, mhm)
Bitch, I′m in a 911 coupe (that coupe, mhm)
Bitch, I'm in a 911 coupe (it′s true, mhm)
Bitch, I'm in a 911 coupe (it's true, mhm)
Bitch, I′m in a 911 coupe (it′s true, mhm)
Yeah, yeah (ooh, ha)
Yeah, yeah (ooh, ha)
I fell in love with the yerkie, no, y'all not fly, y′all a turkey
I watched y'all copy how I sound, bitch, y′all some parakeets
I just want diamonds to be sitting in a pair of teeth
I said quiet down with that chit-chat, I don't wanna hear you speak
(Yeah, I) break that bag down like a KitKat, yeah, and I sell it for weeks
(Yeah, I) put paint on that lil′ bitch's face, just like the Margiela feets
(Yeah, I) took an X, I'm outer space, bitch, I been on it for weeks
(I can′t) go copy nobody wave, bitch, I cannot be replaced
(Yeah, I) put pointers all up in the watch, got big stones sitting in the face
(I can′t) talk to the pussy-ass cops, talk to the pussy-ass jakes
(I can't) yeah, chopping it up, yeah it′s the Cayenne
You broke as hell, don't really got money, gon′ copy the climate
I bought me Arc'teryx so I feel like mountain climber when she climb in
Yeah, pour up the Wock′, I might sip on the snot, sipping on slimy
Yeah, my brother he really been scamming a lot, Swiper, no swiping
I been getting high as hell
I'm still rich but I been shipping kale
I take this X so much, my body pale
Yeah, Teslas and Rovers
If I had the Tesla, it'd be a Roadster (skrrt)
I′m on Mars, I′m on a rover
She said she wanna fuck me, come on over
No, no, no, don't call my phone up
Half of y′all broke as hell, got me sick, huh, yeah, Corona
Yeah, I like my bitches rich, I like 'em older (yeah)
Yeah, I see y′all smoking rocks, y'all smoking boulders (uh-huh)
Yeah, we going up to the top so they wanna copy
Yeah, chain made of ice cream I scoop, scoop, mhm
We turn them boys into soup, soup, mhm
We′ll never tell you the truth, mhm
Bitch, I'm in a 911 coupe (a coupe, mhm)
Bitch, I'm in a 911 coupe (that coupe, mhm)
Bitch, I′m in a 911 coupe (it′s true, mhm)
Bitch, I'm in a 911 coupe (it′s true, mhm)
Bitch, I'm in a 911 coupe (it′s true, mhm)
Yeah, yeah (ooh, ha)
Yeah, yeah (ooh, ha)
The lyrics to Yeat's song "Teslas & Rovers" convey the rapper's admiration for luxury vehicles such as Tesla cars and Rovers. The song has a catchy and repetitive chorus, in which Yeat states that he would drive a Tesla Roadster if he had the chance, and talks about his love for expensive women and the desire to be successful. The lyrics also touch upon Yeat's rise to fame and how others try to copy him.
In the first verse, Yeat talks about his desire to be successful and drive luxurious cars like Teslas and Rovers. He mentions the Tesla Roadster, a car with a sleek design that he would like to possess. Yeat also boasts about being on Mars and driving a Rover, a vehicle that can travel on the surface of the planet. He then talks about not wanting people to call him unless they have something important to say, and criticizes those who can't afford luxury cars. He likes his women rich and mature and takes a dig at those who smoke cheap drugs instead of expensive ones. Yeat feels like he's on the top and knows others are trying to copy him.
In the second verse, Yeat shows his confidence and brags about his wealth and success. He declares that he wants diamonds in his teeth and dislikes hearing people talk without saying anything meaningful. Yeat talks about breaking down bags of drugs like a KitKat and selling them for weeks as a way to make money. He also mentions putting paint on a girl's face like Margiela feet, expressing his love for high-end fashion. Yeat feels like he's in another dimension and cannot be copied. He likes luxury watches, but cannot talk to the police because of his illegal activities. Yeat's verse has a lot of flexing and boasting, portraying the rapper as successful, wealthy and confident.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, Teslas and Rovers
Yeat is rapping about expensive cars and how desirable they are.
If I had the Tesla, it'd be a Roadster
Yeat would prefer to have the Tesla Roadster, which is a more high-end model.
I'm on Mars, I'm on a rover
Yeat is portraying himself as an innovative and adventurous person, exploring new territory.
She said she wanna fuck me, come on over
Yeat is bragging about his sexual attractiveness.
No, no, no, don't call my phone up
Yeat doesn't want people to bother him.
Half of y'all broke as hell, got me sick, huh, yeah, Corona
Yeat is disgusted by people who are broke and believes they are the cause of the Corona virus pandemic.
Yeah, I like my bitches rich, I like 'em older (yeah)
Yeat prefers women who are mature and wealthy.
Yeah, I see y'all smoking rocks, y'all smoking boulders (uh-huh)
Yeat observes people who use cocaine and criticizes the amount they consume.
Yeah, we going up to the top so they wanna copy
Yeat and his team are successful and other people want to emulate them.
Yeah, chain made of ice cream I scoop, scoop, mhm
Yeat has an expensive and unique chain with a design resembling ice cream cones.
We turn them boys into soup, soup, mhm
Yeat and his team make their rivals weak and powerless.
We'll never tell you the truth, mhm
Yeat and his team keep secrets and deceive others sometimes.
Bitch, I'm in a 911 coupe (a coupe, mhm)
Yeat is boasting about driving a Porsche 911 coupe car.
Bitch, I'm in a 911 coupe (that coupe, mhm)
Yeat repeats his previous statement.
Bitch, I'm in a 911 coupe (it's true, mhm)
Yeat confidently reiterates that he is driving a Porsche 911 coupe.
I fell in love with the yerkie, no, y'all not fly, y'all a turkey
Yeat is saying that he is attracted to a girl with alluring features, while insulting others by calling them unattractive.
I watched y'all copy how I sound, bitch, y'all some parakeets
Yeat is accusing other musicians of copying his style, calling them unoriginal and insignificant.
I just want diamonds to be sitting in a pair of teeth
Yeat desires to have his teeth decorated with diamonds, as they are valuable and rare.
I said quiet down with that chit-chat, I don't wanna hear you speak
Yeat is annoyed by talking and wants people to shut up.
(Yeah, I) break that bag down like a KitKat, yeah, and I sell it for weeks
Yeat brags about his ability to break down drugs and make a profit by selling them over an extended period.
(Yeah, I) put paint on that lil' bitch's face, just like the Margiela feets
Yeat coats a girl's face with makeup like designer shoes, highlighting his luxurious style.
(Yeah, I) took an X, I'm outer space, bitch, I been on it for weeks
Yeat has been taking drugs for weeks and feels like he is in a different realm.
(I can't) go copy nobody wave, bitch, I cannot be replaced
Yeat declares that he is original and cannot be replaced by someone copying his style.
(Yeah, I) put pointers all up in the watch, got big stones sitting in the face
Yeat has a luxurious watch with diamonds that makes it stand out.
(I can't) talk to the pussy-ass cops, talk to the pussy-ass jakes
Yeat shows disdain for law enforcement and sees them as weak and cowardly.
yeah, chopping it up, yeah it's the Cayenne
Yeat is driving a Porsche Cayenne SUV and is just casually talking.
You broke as hell, don't really got money, gon' copy the climate
Yeat criticizes people who don't have money but are still trying to copy his swagger.
I bought me Arc'teryx so I feel like mountain climber when she climb in
Yeat bought expensive outdoor gear, created by Arc'teryx, that makes him feel like he is a mountain climber, alluding to his adventurous side.
Yeah, pour up the Wock′, I might sip on the snot, sipping on slimy
Yeat drinks Wockhardt syrup, a codeine-based concoction that is usually tied to rap culture, making himself look cool.
Yeah, my brother he really been scamming a lot, Swiper, no swiping
Yeat's brother is involved in scams, and Yeat compares him to the famous swiper character from the children's show 'Dora the Explorer'.
I've been getting high as hell, I'm still rich but I been shipping kale
Yeat has been consuming drugs heavily, but his wealth hasn't been affected, and he is now shipping kale, meaning he is doing another business.
Yeah, Teslas and Rovers
Yeat is emphasizing his fascination with expensive cars in this concluding repetition.
If I had the Tesla, it'd be a Roadster (skrrt)
Yeat's desire for the Tesla Roadster is conveyed again, followed by the sound effect of a vehicle speeding off.
I′m on Mars, I′m on a rover
Yeat repeats his initial statement about traveling in space, adding to its significance and impact.
She said she wanna fuck me, come on over
Yeat's confidence in his sexual appeal is reiterated once again.
No, no, no, don't call my phone up
Yeat emphasizes his disdain for communication and interruption.
Half of y'all broke as hell, got me sick, huh, yeah, Corona
Yeat ends the song with the same lines as the beginning, giving the song a cyclic structure and tying all the stories together.
Writer(s): Noah Smith
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
twizzy
on Sorry Bout That
The singer is planning to buy a wedding ring for someone named X, likely referring to the late rapper XXXTentacion.
The amazing artist is planning to buy a wedding ring for ecstasy, to convey his love and dependence on the drug.