Lyrics
I remember sleepin on the carpet- for I ever sat inside a plane and seen how it departed-
Reflecting on humble beginnings, sleeping on the carpet before experiencing air travel.
had the $40 knockoff Jordan sneakers they was talkin- and they was talkin loud before I bought the Jeep cuz we was walkin-
Recalling cheaper imitation sneakers and the transition to owning a Jeep from walking.
me and Reesy lived on couches but had meetings like some bosses- I swear them ramen noodles taste like pizza when you starving-
Living on couches but handling meetings like bosses, finding joy in simple foods when hungry.
missed dp&l payment we was sleepin in the darkness- even though I couldn't see shit I was dreamin and I saw it-
Struggling with utility payments but maintaining hope and dreams in the darkness.
even though my city ain’t got famous people there I saw it- I screamed when Lansky died I really think that’s when I lost it-
Seeing success for the city despite lack of famous figures; grieving over Lansky's death.
before Covid 19 I had to see my nigga coffin- ain’t get to tell him he inspired me before they caught em-
Reflecting on a friend's death before the COVID-19 pandemic.
my city gotta see it I believe that was my callin- so I saw myself on tv before bet was callin-
Believing in a calling to showcase the city on TV, envisioning fame before BET recognition.
I saw people I love up and leave me that was heartless- I guess they thought when I told em my dream I was just talkin-
Experiencing heartbreak as loved ones leave, possibly due to disbelief in dreams.
like every year I was gone say it was my year- and it never be my year- and I never make it here-
Recounting skepticism about yearly declarations of success and facing persistent challenges.
but I was up at 5 am, and they slept cuz they ain’t care- and they bought the latest Jordan’s ain’t invest in they careers-
Contrasting dedication (being up at 5 am) with others' indifference to investing in their futures.
when they laughed at what I wore they was projecting all they fears- but that only turned me up they shoulda never interfered-
Turning criticism into motivation; people projecting their fears onto the narrator's fashion choices.
dumbass my vision wasn’t impressing all my peers- I was way more interested in a breakfast on a lear-
Prioritizing personal vision over peer approval, focusing on luxurious experiences.
When you tryna be the greatest you ain’t focused on no shoes- but they played me like a lame, I was socially abused -
Rejecting societal pressure about material possessions while striving for greatness.
So I put my trust in God, and he multiplied my views- I performed before Obama, talk to Oprah on a zoom-
Trusting in God, seeing growth in views, and achieving milestones like performing for Obama.
I was on my knees prayin, and he showed me what to do- dear God niggas ignored me it was nobody but you-
Expressing gratitude to God for guidance when others ignored the narrator.
now the little kids run up to me like oh my God it’s you- since they watching I don’t rap it if I know it’s not the truth-
Becoming a positive influence for kids, emphasizing authenticity in lyrics.
before I tell a lie, you can throw me off a roof- cuz them niggas lied to me when they pose to follow through-
Rejecting lies and deceit, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness.
now they see me on tv they wanna show up all confused- tryna text me like what happened I ain’t know we wasn’t cool- I ain’t know you had my number you ain’t never text-
Reflecting on past associates' confusion upon seeing success, questioning their sincerity.
I probably wouldn’t be this far if niggas never left-
Acknowledging personal progress, speculating on the impact if certain individuals hadn't left.
now they gotta watch me take off like Tesla s-
Asserting success, likening it to the rise of Tesla, and achieving a prominent status.
ima number 1 stunna this beat by Mannie fresh-
Confidently claiming the number one spot, referencing Mannie Fresh's beat.
where I’m from them niggas never make it here-
Highlighting the difficulty of achieving success in the narrator's hometown.
and I ain’t scared of none of them niggas we can take it there-
Fearlessly addressing potential conflicts, asserting readiness for challenges.
I ain’t a gangsta but I know that they ain’t playin fair -
Acknowledging a lack of involvement in gang activities but recognizing the unfairness of life.
that’s why when I move in my city ima stay prepared-
Emphasizing the need for preparedness when navigating the hometown's challenges.
cuz I can’t go for lil Bobby make it, I can’t go for Vonna make it-
Expressing determination to uplift family members, referencing specific individuals.
gotta take my whole family up outta Dayton-
Commitment to relocate family members from Dayton for a better future.
and I got distant family claimin me we not related-
Dealing with distant family members claiming relation and managing unwanted conversations.
quit fuckin callin up my mama havin conversations-
Setting boundaries with others contacting the narrator's mother.
never let nobody tell you you ain’t good enough-
Encouraging self-worth, advising against letting others dictate one's value.
niggas that looked down on me they lookin up-
Observing a shift in perception, from being looked down upon to being admired.
they be tryna act like they ain’t bothered when they really bothered
Highlighting others' attempts to hide their discomfort when seeing the narrator's success.
they be typin in my net worth on the Google engine tryna look me up-
Noticing people researching the narrator's net worth, emphasizing personal success.
I’m the one that made it out-
Affirming personal success and being a miracle prayed for by ancestors.
I’m the miracle my granny’s granny’s granny prayed about-
Invoking gratitude to God and adopting the persona of "Yello Wonka" after achieving success.
God if they in heaven tell em they can shout-
Asking God to inform ancestors in heaven about success and celebrating the journey.
call me Yello Wonka I just took the elevator out !
Adopting the moniker "Yello Wonka" and expressing triumph by taking the elevator out.
aye- they took the the elevator down-
Reflecting on those who didn't stay around, implying they took the elevator down.
they’ll never get no money cuz they ain’t never stay around aye-
Predicting a lack of success for those who didn't stay committed, labeling them as forever clowns.
they'll forever be some clowns aye- Yello
Signing off with the name "Yello."
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