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.
Way back
yeat Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I just went fucked with this thottie, on my slime
I just want fuck, I don't wan' hear 'bout these signs
I keep a blick tucked it's up by surprise
I don't give fuck, I just hide around
I get the cash, baby, yeah, I'm fine
Heard you wan' come to my city then suck on that blicky
Lil' baby, come fuck in the car
Hundred thousand, hundred thousand, hundred thousand
Hundred thousand, hundred thousand, look at it, look at it
Turn it to five hundred, six hundred, seven hundred
Turn it to a million, yeah, two million, yeah, three million
Hell yeah, I'm fuckin' this thot
Hell yeah, just been servin' that rock
Hell yeah, finna chop out the Tonk'
Hell yeah, finna swerve out the lot
I heard you say you got money coming in, bro, we all know that's a lie
We all know you a broke boy, bitch boy, lil' boy, you ain't got cash, you ain't fly
I just went took what it took on my side
I just went fucked with this thottie, on my slime
I just want fuck, I don't wan' hear 'bout these signs
I keep a blick tucked it's up by surprise
I don't give fuck, I just hide around
I get the cash baby, yeah, I'm fine
Heard you wan' come to my city then suck on that blicky
Lil' baby, come fuck in the car
I cannot fuck with that shit, I turn that mil' to like six
I can't even fuck with a lame-ass goofy, they a muhfuckin', muhfuckin' bitch
Heard you was switchin' the sides, you criss-cross applesauce, switch on your guys, yeah
I don't give a fuck 'bout surprise, I'm taking the girl, lil' bitch, I been high
Fooded up, ridin' with that bitch, I been booted up
My money been dancin', my money been twerkin', my money slide
Bitch done cheated on 'bout my money, I need a bitch that with vibes
Everything we do is flawless, bitch, I don't give a fuck (yeah)
Ridin' 'round, I'm in the Tonka truck, fuckin' up (yeah, yeah)
I don't give a fuck, bitch, I fuck it up (yeah, yeah)
I got a check lil' bitch, you know I fuck it up (yeah, yeah)
I did a race with the Lamb' and I pulled it up (yeah, yeah)
You chasin' my swag, bitch, you can't touch (yeah, yeah)
You cannot do all this shit, bitch, you big bluff (yeah, yeah)
Who the hell you is? Where you came from? (Yeah, yeah)
Pop a couple Percs, bad bitches in my inbox (yeah, yeah)
I ran it up, bitch, I can't stop (yeah, yeah)
You is a lame, you a fake cop (yeah, yeah)
She suck it up, yeah, she ate out (yeah, yeah)
You said we broke, so shout out my first hundred (yeah, yeah)
Hundred thousand, hundred thousand, hundred thousand
Hundred thousand, hundred thousand, look at it, look at it
Turn it to five hundred, six hundred, seven hundred
Turn it to a million, yeah, two million, yeah, three million
Hell yeah, I'm fuckin' this thot
Hell yeah, just been servin' that rock
Hell yeah, finna chop out the Tonk'
Hell yeah, finna swerve out the lot
I heard you say you got money coming in, bro, we all know that's a lie
We all know you a broke boy, bitch boy, lil' boy, you ain't got cash, you ain't fly
I just went took what it took on my side
I just went fucked with this thottie on my sign
I just want fuck, I want head by these sirens
I keep a blick tucked it's up by surprise
I don't give fuck, I just hide around
I get the cash baby, yeah, I'm fine
Heard you wan' come to my city then suck on that blicky
Lil' baby, come fuck in the car
The lyrics to Yeat's song "Way back" convey a sense of confidence, a disdain for those who claim to have money but actually don't, and a desire for pleasure and excitement. The first verse highlights the singer's carefree attitude towards casual encounters and his readiness to protect himself with a weapon. He distances himself from people who talk about success but don't actually achieve it.
The second verse emphasizes the singer's success in accumulating wealth. He boasts about turning small amounts of money into larger ones, ultimately reaching millions. The lines also express his satisfaction with his lifestyle, including indulging in drugs and expensive possessions. He dismisses those who doubt his financial status, labeling them as "broke boys" with no credibility.
The third verse portrays the singer's disdain for people who are disloyal and fake. He boasts about being attractive to women and describes his high level of self-assurance. The lines also imply that his actions and decisions are flawless, and he doesn't care about any consequences. The lyricist underscores his ability to achieve success and overcome obstacles effortlessly.
The refrain repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's focus on personal pleasure and satisfaction. He reiterates his lack of concern for others' opinions and reaffirms his ability to generate cash. Additionally, he threatens anyone who intends to cause harm when coming into his city, suggesting that he is willing to defend himself with force.
Overall, these lyrics depict a confident and self-assured narrator who celebrates his financial success, enjoys casual encounters, and dismisses those he believes are inauthentic. The song showcases a braggadocious attitude and a desire to rise above any perceived challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I just went took what it took on my side
I took what was necessary on my own terms
I just went fucked with this thottie, on my slime
I engaged in sexual activity with this attractive woman, showing loyalty and trust
I just want fuck, I don't wan' hear 'bout these signs
I only desire sexual pleasure, I don't want to hear about any limitations or warnings
I keep a blick tucked it's up by surprise
I always carry a concealed weapon for unexpected situations
I don't give fuck, I just hide around
I don't care about anything, I simply stay hidden and avoid confrontation
I get the cash, baby, yeah, I'm fine
I obtain money, which makes me feel content and satisfied
Heard you wan' come to my city then suck on that blicky
I heard you want to come to my city and face the consequences of challenging me
Lil' baby, come fuck in the car
Young lady, let's engage in sexual activity inside the automobile
Hundred thousand, hundred thousand, hundred thousand
Large sums of money, repeating to emphasize wealth
Turn it to five hundred, six hundred, seven hundred
Multiply the amount to even greater value
Turn it to a million, yeah, two million, yeah, three million
Transform it into millions of dollars, showcasing extreme wealth
Hell yeah, I'm fuckin' this thot
Yes, I am engaging in sexual activity with this promiscuous individual
Hell yeah, just been servin' that rock
Certainly, I have been distributing drugs
Hell yeah, finna chop out the Tonk'
Definitely, I am going to remove the roof of my vehicle
Hell yeah, finna swerve out the lot
Absolutely, I am going to skillfully maneuver out of the parking area
We all know you a broke boy, bitch boy, lil' boy, you ain't got cash, you ain't fly
It is widely known that you lack financial stability, experiencing a lack of confidence and style
I just went took what it took on my side
I took what was necessary on my own terms
I just went fucked with this thottie, on my slime
I engaged in sexual activity with this attractive woman, showing loyalty and trust
I just want fuck, I don't wan' hear 'bout these signs
I only desire sexual pleasure, I don't want to hear about any limitations or warnings
I keep a blick tucked it's up by surprise
I always keep a concealed weapon for unexpected situations
I don't give fuck, I just hide around
I don't care about anything, I simply stay hidden and avoid confrontation
I get the cash baby, yeah, I'm fine
I obtain money, which makes me feel content and satisfied
Heard you wan' come to my city then suck on that blicky
I heard you want to come to my city and face the consequences of challenging me
Lil' baby, come fuck in the car
Young lady, let's engage in sexual activity inside the automobile
I cannot fuck with that shit, I turn that mil' to like six
I am unable to engage with that undesirable situation, I transform a million to a much smaller value
I can't even fuck with a lame-ass goofy, they a muhfuckin', muhfuckin' bitch
I am unable to associate with any uninteresting, foolish individual, as they are highly derogatory and unpleasant
Heard you was switchin' the sides, you criss-cross applesauce, switch on your guys, yeah
I heard that you switched allegiances, betraying your friends and aligning with enemies
I don't give a fuck 'bout surprise, I'm taking the girl, lil' bitch, I been high
I don't care about any unexpected events, I am claiming ownership of the woman, asserting dominance
Fooded up, ridin' with that bitch, I been booted up
Well-fed, driving with a promiscuous woman, I have enhanced my lifestyle
My money been dancin', my money been twerkin', my money slide
My wealth has been increasing, my money has been flaunting, my money flows easily
Bitch done cheated on 'bout my money, I need a bitch that with vibes
This woman deceived me regarding my finances, I require a woman who aligns with my energy
Everything we do is flawless, bitch, I don't give a fuck (yeah)
Our actions are always perfect, I don't care about anyone's opinion
Ridin' 'round, I'm in the Tonka truck, fuckin' up (yeah, yeah)
Driving around in a large truck, causing chaos and destruction
I don't give a fuck, bitch, I fuck it up (yeah, yeah)
I don't care about anything, I ruin everything
I got a check lil' bitch, you know I fuck it up (yeah, yeah)
I received a large sum of money, you know I spend it extravagantly
I did a race with the Lamb' and I pulled it up (yeah, yeah)
I participated in a race with a Lamborghini sports car and emerged victorious
You chasin' my swag, bitch, you can't touch (yeah, yeah)
You are trying to imitate my style and attitude, but you can't compare
You cannot do all this shit, bitch, you big bluff (yeah, yeah)
You are incapable of achieving all these things, you are just pretending
Who the hell you is? Where you came from? (Yeah, yeah)
Who are you? Where do you originate from?
Pop a couple Percs, bad bitches in my inbox (yeah, yeah)
Consuming a few Percocet pills, attracting attractive women in my direct messages
I ran it up, bitch, I can't stop (yeah, yeah)
I elevated my wealth, I cannot stop
You is a lame, you a fake cop (yeah, yeah)
You are uninteresting, you pretend to have authority
She suck it up, yeah, she ate out (yeah, yeah)
She performed oral sex, yes, she pleasured me
You said we broke, so shout out my first hundred (yeah, yeah)
You claimed we are financially destitute, so celebrate my initial one hundred dollars
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Abdul Moiz, Andres Castellanos, Daniel Luis Perez, Noah Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.