Polo G was originally known for his Chicago drill sound, but eventually transitioned to a more melodic style. He has been noted for his "vivid and explicit storytelling"; his lyrics often involve tough subjects, including racism and mental health. He also regularly pays homage to his hometown, and, as noted by Ayana Rashed of Respect, "he is also quick to acknowledge the common injustice and frequent police brutality he and so many others face on the daily". He has stated that American rapper Lil Wayne and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur are his biggest influences. He also grew up listening to Gucci Mane, as well as Chicago rappers Lil Durk, G Herbo and Chief Keef.
Bartlett was born in the Old Town area of Chicago. He was raised by both of his parents and grew up with three siblings in a small project development known as Marshall Field Garden Apartments. Before his rise to fame, Bartlett spent multiple stints in prison. Bartlett's first song ever recorded was titled "ODA". Upon creating a SoundCloud account in 2018, he released the track "Gang With Me", which quickly racked up millions of plays. He continued gaining traction with his songs "Welcome Back" and "Neva Cared". Bartlett went on to release "Finer Things", a song he wrote while incarcerated, in the latter half of 2018 and quickly gained millions of views. In early 2019, Bartlett released "Pop Out" featuring Lil Tjay which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's music video gained over 200 million views on YouTube and led to him signing a record deal with Columbia Records. Bartlett also released videos for his songs "Deep Wounds", "Through Da Storm", "Effortless", and "Dyin' Breed" from his critically acclaimed debut studio album Die a Legend, which was released on June 7, 2019, and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200. "Heartless", a single released later in 2019, featured production from Mustard, and was later featured on his second album.
On February 14, 2020, Polo G released the track "Go Stupid", with rappers Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa. The song also featured production from Mike Will Made-It and Tay Keith. "Go Stupid" became his second song on the Hot 100 (after "Pop Out"), peaking at number 60 on the Hot 100, number 29 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 20 on Hot Rap Songs. Polo G released his second studio album, The Goat, on May 15, 2020. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and ten songs from the album hit the Hot 100, including "Flex" featuring Juice Wrld and "Be Something" featuring Lil Baby, peaking at numbers 30 and 57, respectively.
In July 2020, Polo G was featured on Juice Wrld's posthumous album Legends Never Die on the song "Hate the Other Side". The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, Polo G's first top-ten single and highest charting overall song. On August 11, 2020, Polo G was included in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class. Later that month, he released the music video for his single "Martin & Gina", which peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Black Hearted
Polo G Lyrics
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I heard he been dissin' on the squad, we left his man sleep
Duckin' silver bracelets, be precautious when the feds sweep
I want that brand new Bentley with the red seats
My pops was there for me, so I'll be damned I be a deadbeat, uh
When you said you loved me, girl, you scared me
I'm fakin' smiles, I'm hurt inside, can't let my fans see
Checks and deposits, young nigga swimmin' in them bands deep
Head on a swivel, opposition like a block away
Teeth grittin' off them X pills, so high that I couldn't concentrate
I'm TimTim Gang, don't add a K, 'cause I don't think that's smart to say
Rock out with that TEC, might make a nigga do the Harlem Shake
Make sure that grass low, keep your pole and always watch for snakes
Be careful who you trust, 'cause they'll cross you like Tim Hardaway
Impatient in the slums, I couldn't afford to let my mama wait
Long-distance relationship with God, so it get hard to pray
You can't really plan what's meant to be, I think they call it fate
Like girl, I love you, but it's only so much I can tolerate
Like girl, I love you, but it's only so much that my heart can take
Like let's give it a rest, girl, I just wanna give my heart a break
I heard he been dissin' on the squad, we left his man sleep
Duckin' silver bracelets, be precautious when the feds sweep
I want that brand new Bentley with the red seats
My pops was there for me, so I'll be damned I be a deadbeat, uh
When you said you loved me, girl, you scared me
I'm fakin' smiles, I'm hurt inside, can't let my fans see
They hear me talkin', but I don't think they understand me (uh, uh, uh, uh, uh)
Checks and deposits, young nigga swimmin' in them bands deep
Fee say like two hundred racks, but the price keep goin' up
I'm the hottest out the 'Raq, they don't like me blowin' up
Back against the wall, no one to trust
Ain't no limit in these streets, can ride a bike you old enough
Gotta fight, no foldin' up, lack, pay the price, you know what's up
And when they say, "Who winnin'?" Bitch, act like you know it's us
From the soil, you gotta share the same scars to roll with us
Say it's smoke, then roll it up, off the Act', I'm pourin' up
It's crackin' where I'm from, watch what you throwin' up
Just reckless gangbangin', no big homies over us
'Fatuated by dollars, yeah, on that guap, I got a crush
Been racin' to millions, the money talks give me a rush
I heard he been dissin' on the squad, we left his man sleep
Duckin' silver bracelets, be precautious when the feds sweep
I want that brand new Bentley with the red seats
My pops was there for me, so I'll be damned I be a deadbeat, uh
When you said you loved me, girl, you scared me
I'm fakin' smiles, I'm hurt inside, can't let my fans see
They hear me talkin', but I don't think they understand me
Checks and deposits, young nigga swimmin' in them bands deep
The song "Black Hearted" by Polo G is about his struggles with love and trust, as well as his experiences growing up in poverty and gang violence. In the first verse, Polo G talks about someone who has been talking negatively about his "squad," and how they left that person's friend to sleep as a warning. He also mentions the need to be careful when the police are around, and his desire for a luxury car. He pays tribute to his father for being there for him and vows not to become a deadbeat.
In the chorus, Polo G talks about a girl who said she loves him, but he is scared and can't show his true feelings to his fans. He believes that they don't understand him despite hearing his words. He also mentions his success in the music industry, with checks and deposits to show for it.
In the second verse, Polo G talks about his life in the streets, with enemies always close by and drug use interfering with his focus. He defends his gang affiliation and says there are consequences for snitching or betraying them. He also talks about his passion for making money and racing towards millions, but acknowledges that it can be a dangerous obsession.
Overall, "Black Hearted" is a reflection of Polo G's experiences growing up in the harsh reality of Chicago's streets, and the struggles and obstacles he has faced on his way to success.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard he been dissin' on the squad, we left his man sleep
I heard he's been talking bad about our group, so we let him and his friend face the consequences alone.
Duckin' silver bracelets, be precautious when the feds sweep
Trying to avoid getting arrested by the police, so be careful when they are investigating.
I want that brand new Bentley with the red seats
I desire the latest model of a luxury car with red-colored seats.
My pops was there for me, so I'll be damned I be a deadbeat, uh
My father was always present for me, so I refuse to be an irresponsible parent myself.
When you said you loved me, girl, you scared me
Your confession of love to me made me apprehensive.
I'm fakin' smiles, I'm hurt inside, can't let my fans see
Although I am hurting emotionally, I pretend to be happy and not reveal my true feelings to my followers.
They hear me talkin', but I don't think they understand me
My listeners hear what I'm saying, but I'm not sure they truly comprehend my message.
Checks and deposits, young nigga swimmin' in them bands deep
I'm making a lot of money through revenue streams, and the cash flow is deep.
Head on a swivel, opposition like a block away
I need to be alert and watchful, as enemies are in close proximity.
Teeth grittin' off them X pills, so high that I couldn't concentrate
I took so many ecstasy pills that it affected my ability to focus and I clenched my teeth.
I'm TimTim Gang, don't add a K, 'cause I don't think that's smart to say
I'm part of the TimTim Gang, but I don't want to include the letter K in our name as it could be considered disrespectful to another gang.
Rock out with that TEC, might make a nigga do the Harlem Shake
If I use my firearm, it may cause someone to act bizarrely and uncontrollably.
Make sure that grass low, keep your pole and always watch for snakes
To avoid being ambushed, keep the grass trimmed low and always be vigilant of potential traitors.
Be careful who you trust, 'cause they'll cross you like Tim Hardaway
Watch out for those who seem trustworthy, as they might deceive you like Tim Hardaway did in basketball games.
Impatient in the slums, I couldn't afford to let my mama wait
Living in poverty, I couldn't stand to keep my mother waiting for long periods of time.
Long-distance relationship with God, so it get hard to pray
I don't feel emotionally or spiritually connected to God, so it is difficult for me to pray.
You can't really plan what's meant to be, I think they call it fate
The future is unpredictable, and events will occur as they are supposed to, which is referred to as fate.
Like girl, I love you, but it's only so much I can tolerate
I care for you, but there are limits to what I can endure from you.
Like girl, I love you, but it's only so much that my heart can take
I have strong emotions for you, but I can only handle so much pain and heartbreak.
Like let's give it a rest, girl, I just wanna give my heart a break
We need to take a break from this relationship, as I need to heal my emotional wounds.
Fee say like two hundred racks, but the price keep goin' up
The fee was initially quoted as $200,000, but the amount demanded has increased over time.
I'm the hottest out the 'Raq, they don't like me blowin' up
I'm currently the most popular artist from my neighborhood, but my success is resented by others.
Back against the wall, no one to trust
I'm facing adversity, and I have no one I can rely on.
Ain't no limit in these streets, can ride a bike you old enough
The streets have no rules, and anyone who is old enough can participate in it.
Gotta fight, no foldin' up, lack, pay the price, you know what's up
I need to be tough and not show weakness, as it comes at a cost in my dangerous world.
And when they say, "Who winnin'?" Bitch, act like you know it's us
When people ask who's winning, I expect you to proudly say that we are.
From the soil, you gotta share the same scars to roll with us
If you want to be a part of our group, you need to have the same experiences and hardships that we have faced.
Say it's smoke, then roll it up, off the Act', I'm pourin' up
If there is a conflict, I'm ready to smoke (fight), and I'm drinking codeine syrup (Act') while doing so.
It's crackin' where I'm from, watch what you throwin' up
There is a lot of gang activity in my neighborhood, so be careful about the gang signs you use.
Just reckless gangbangin', no big homies over us
We engage in gang activity without any guidance from older, more experienced members.
'Fatuated by dollars, yeah, on that guap, I got a crush
I am obsessed with making money and accumulating wealth.
Been racin' to millions, the money talks give me a rush
I have been striving to amass millions of dollars, and the prospect of making money excites me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Taurus Tremani Bartlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Faide
best song ever
@404sham
🧢
@chachimartin6502
Movement god.💪🏼
@suiiki9496
faxs
@lukecaey138
Super cap
@michaelchavez9939
https://youtu.be/XppZyMkSwBw
@Killer-ov8go
“I’m faking smiles, I’m hurt inside, can’t let my fans see” stay strong polo g and keep your head up and continue dropping fire songs.
@ebrahimlasker7722
Never thought i'd relate after being raised in the 90s. Polo🐐
@7100_e_
@@shawnnawayts can you speak English my boi
@a.k.emerson424
80s baby here. Same, never thought I'd love his music so much. Polo is all over my YT recap for 2022. 😁