Sam
2 Chainz Lyrics

High life
We are living a life of luxury and opulence.

We livin' that high life
We are consistently experiencing a life filled with luxury and extravagance.

Luxury
We are surrounded by lavish and indulgent possessions and experiences.

By now you should know how a sip feels
You should be familiar with the sensation of consuming alcoholic beverages.

He say, 'One more chance,' he say, 'One more chance'
He requests another opportunity to rectify a mistake or improve a situation.

He say, 'One more chance, you won't forget it'
He assures that if given another opportunity, it will be remarkable and memorable.

He said, 'One more chance, you won't regret it'
He promises that if given another chance, it will not result in regret.

He said, 'One more chance, like he Biggie'
He emphasizes the request for another opportunity, likening himself to the late rapper, Biggie Smalls.

Say it one more time, I don't stand in line
Repeat the request, as he doesn't wait patiently like others.

Got my drive in overdrive
He is extremely motivated and working with exceptional energy.

I work overtime and he take half of mine
He works beyond regular hours, but a significant portion of his earnings is deducted.

Yeah, my uncle like the middle man that's stealin' on the side to survive
His uncle acts as an intermediary, engaging in illicit activities to support himself.

They say taxes gonna pay for the plan
It is commonly stated that taxes will finance various initiatives.

I think Sam takin' grams out the bag
He suspects Uncle Sam (symbolizing the government) is profiting from illegal activities.

What are taxes, for real, though?
He questions the true purpose and impact of taxes.

Don't let 'em try to Wesley you
Don't allow others to deceive or exploit you, referencing the character Wesley Snipes played in the film 'New Jack City.'

If you rich they gon' try to Wesley you
If you possess substantial wealth, people will attempt to take advantage of you.

What bracket that you in, yeah, all of that depends
The amount of taxes you pay is determined by your income bracket.

See the taxes pay the government to build a new bridge
Taxes are allocated by the government to fund infrastructure development projects.

See they take from the rich, give to the poor and sick
Taxes redistribute wealth, taking from the affluent and providing for those in need.

And I can't lie, I been on both sides of the fence
He admits to experiencing both wealth and poverty.

See, the education levels 'round here don't exist
The quality of education in his community is severely lacking.

Taxes pay 12 but don't pay 'em to kill the kids
Taxes cover certain expenses, but they don't prioritize investments in child welfare.

What it is? That was just a cellphone in his hand
A reference to unjust situations where innocent individuals are perceived as threats.

I think Sam takin' grams out the bag
He suspects the government is involved in illegal activities for financial gain.

A tax is a mandatory financial charge
A tax is a compulsory payment imposed by the government.

Imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization
It is enforced on individuals or entities by the government.

In order to fund various public expenditures
Its purpose is to finance the government's spending on public initiatives.

A failure to pay, along with evasion
Avoiding or evading tax payment is considered a violation.

Or resistance to taxation
Challenging or protesting against taxes.

Is punishable by law
Such actions can result in legal consequences.

If you make more than half a million
If your income exceeds $500,000.

You make over five hundred thousand a year
You earn an annual income of more than $500,000.

Sam want thirty-seven percent of that
The government intends to tax approximately 37% of your earnings.

Which is almost forty percent
This percentage is nearly equivalent to 40%.

Which is almost fifty percent
This percentage is nearly equivalent to 50%.

I remember, I been in the game a long time so I knew a lot of people, you know
Reflecting on his extensive experience in the music industry, he had connections and insights.

Prior to bein', prior to the fans really realizin' who I was
Before gaining recognition from his audience.

And one day, I told, I told Puff, I said
He recounts a conversation with Diddy (Sean Combs).

You know, that's when I first started gettin' some money, I'm like
When he began earning considerable income.

"They want me to pay like two million in taxes"
He complained about owing a substantial amount in taxes.

That boy Diddy said, 'I had to pay a hundred'
Diddy shared his own experience of paying a significant sum in taxes.

He said, 'But I gave 'em a hundred and five
Diddy paid slightly more than the required amount.

You know what I'm sayin', just in case'
He provided extra funds for precautionary measures.

Right then I knew I needed to dust my shoulders off
At that moment, he realized the need to shake off his financial burden.

And keep movin'
He recognized the importance of moving forward without dwelling on the situation.

We livin' that high life
We continue to enjoy a life of luxury and opulence.