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The Meaning Behind The Song: Minnesota by Lil Yachty

When it comes to deciphering the meaning behind songs, there is often a deep connection between the lyrics and the artist’s personal experiences. This is no different for the song “Minnesota” by Lil Yachty, an Atlanta rapper who gained popularity in the rap scene with his unique style and catchy tunes.

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Released in 2015 as part of his “Summer Songs EP,” “Minnesota” gained significant traction the following year when a star-studded remix was released as the second single from Lil Yachty’s debut mixtape, “Lil Boat.”

Now that we have the basic information about the song, let’s delve into the meaning behind the lyrics.

“Minnesota” serves as a metaphor for the cold and dangerous streets that Lil Yachty encountered in his hometown of Atlanta. The chorus repeats the line “‘Cause it get cold like Minnesota,” emphasizing the harsh reality of the streets and the need to stay out of trouble if one cannot handle the consequences.

The song highlights Lil Yachty’s experiences growing up, with lyrics that touch on his early struggles, such as “I was juggin since a youngin’, free my older cousin Reesey” and “Almost had a lifetime sentence, but I beat it.” These lines shed light on the artist’s past involvement in illegal activities and the challenges he faced while trying to make it in the music industry.

Throughout the verses, Lil Yachty also references the material wealth he has acquired since finding success as a rapper. Lines like “Money sittin’ up, it sits way above your shoulders” and “I got gold all on my necklace, tatted up my arms” illustrate his newfound status and financial stability.

While the lyrics of “Minnesota” may seem braggadocious and focused on material possessions, there is a deeper sense of vulnerability and authenticity hidden within. Lil Yachty’s use of personal anecdotes and vivid storytelling allows listeners to connect with his journey and understand the struggles he faced along the way.

Personally, “Minnesota” holds a special place in my heart as it reminds me of a time in my life when I was going through my own challenges. The song became an anthem for resilience and the ability to overcome adversity. Whenever I listened to it, I felt a surge of motivation to keep pushing forward and work towards achieving my goals, just like Lil Yachty did.

Furthermore, the catchy beat and infectious chorus of “Minnesota” make it an enjoyable song to listen to, regardless of whether you relate to the lyrics on a personal level. It has become a fan favorite and a staple in Lil Yachty’s discography.

In conclusion, “Minnesota” by Lil Yachty is not just a catchy rap song but also a reflection of the artist’s personal experiences and struggles. Through his lyrics, Lil Yachty invites listeners into his world, sharing tales of triumph and adversity. This powerful storytelling, combined with a captivating beat, has solidified “Minnesota” as one of Lil Yachty’s most popular songs.

So next time you find yourself listening to “Minnesota,” take a moment to appreciate the deeper meaning behind the lyrics and the journey that Lil Yachty embarked on to become the artist he is today.

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Lil Yachty is cooler than cool in the music video for “Minnesota,” the latest single off this year’s Lil Boat project, which features Quavo and Skippa da Flippa.

Dressed as a hockey player celebrating a championship, Yachty explains just how cold he is. “I got gold all on my necklace,” he sings. “Tatted up my arms / Now my momma think I’m reckless / Got guns under my mattress.”

With snow falling on them, Quavo and Skippa join in on the fun while Yachty and his team pour champagne in their championship cup.

“Minnesota” is paying dividends for Yachty. An alternate version of the track was used in a Sprite commercial last month. Instead of the “cold like Minnesota” hook, the ad had him singing about being “cold like a Sprite soda.”

Grab a coat and head to “Minnesota” with Yachty, Quavo, and Skippa below.

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Artist: Lil Yachty, Quavo, Skippa da Flippa & Young Thug

Album: Lil Boat

You need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat You need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat Cause it get cold like Minnesota, cold like Minnesota Cold like Minnesota, cold like Minnesota Need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat You need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat Cause it get cold like Minnesota, cold like Minnesota Cold like Minnesota, it get cold like Minnesota Need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat You need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat Cause it get cold like Minnesota, ridin' 'round on boulders Money sittin' up, it sits way above your shoulders I was eatin' pork and rinds with a bitch from New York Times I don't eat no pork and rinds but that bitch was mighty fine I got gold all on my necklace, tatted up my arms Now my mama think I'm reckless, got guns under my mattress I was juggin since a youngin', free my older cousin Reesey He from Hamilton not D.C, I rock N.Bs like I'm Gleetchie Flip phone banging off the walls, Gucci on my drawers Why the fuck you in these streets if you scared of them four walls? I was strokin' on your sister, she was callin' me her mister She suck dick for a picture, it's Lil Yachty nice to meet you I was juggin' off them stacks, countin' up them racks Almost had a lifetime sentence, but I beat it, shout out to Pat! Pat, that's my lawyer, he got me off them chargers 8 stacks for that boy, he took care of the boy Cold like Minnesota, cold like Minnesota Cold like Minnesota, it get cold like Minnesota Need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat You need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat Cause it get cold like Minnesota, cold like Minnesota Cold like Minnesota, it get cold like Minnesota You need to stay up out the streets if you can't take the heat When they said Lil Yachty hot, I'm like that's him or me? Wrist like Minnesota, trapping Coca-Cola Catching plays, Anquan Boldin Jugg out the hot box, know that it's stolen Large sizes, all type of narcotics Woah, got a bankroll in that big body I love my Motorola, I love my Motorola I love my Motorola, I love my Motorola Fuck 12 they can't pull me over Smoking on gas and that odor Cook it up then flip it over You must've forgot it, we 'bout it like soldiers It's cold but I got my shirt off Trap niggas can't fall off Big sack of molly, golf ball Big sack of molly, golf ball I trap in Minnesota like a viking Flood out the Sky-Dweller, it got good lighting We made the dab and all of y'all biting Two thick white bitches, both of 'em dykes I make a 50 before his acre I was in the streets but I ain't have no cable Me and Lil Yachty touch down at the safe house Skippa Da Flippa, I will bring the rice out Cold like Minnesota, racks on fall I told ya I iced out my Rollie, then did the same damn thing for my brodies All a nigga trap spot beating like a pulse I could put the heat inside the kitchen like a baller I could fill your bitch head up like a lawyer Ain't know, never no sign posts Beat machine, beat machine I'm cooking bean on jelly beans No need to smell it, all is clean That money talking, Charlie Sheen I'm riding Ubers with the toolie I got more diamonds than your jeweler I make her come back like I'm Yu-Gi If you ain't know it now you knew it I aim at her head like a sniper rifle She can't be my bitch if she dyking dyking I bought her a ring but no wifey wifey She slurp on that dick and I like it, like it No candy she Mike and Ike it No Nike, she know I do it I eat that bitch like a hockey pocket No Nike, she know I do it Cold like Minnesota, cold like Minnesota Cold like Minnesota, it get cold like Minnesota Need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat You need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat Cause it get cold like Minnesota, cold like Minnesota Cold like Minnesota, it get cold like Minnesota

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