Where U Been
2 Chainz Lyrics


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2 Chainz!

I keep my hoes in check, you buy Nike for yours
Say they want that loud, I'mma bring that noise
Check my watch on a flight
Yeah, I call that airtime
Murk 'em in the middle of the street
That gon' be his deadline
Yeah, you gon' respect mine, got a body on my Tec-9
Say you nobody 'till somebody gon' body you, flatline
Pocket full of dead guys and you know I'm anti
Anti-social, anti-lame
But ain't I cool n****, ain't I?
You looking at a star that's spaced out
They try to take my style and then take off
I go to work with no days off
Everything I own paid off
Shawty p**** hair shaved off
And she did it just for me, n****
Would skip you like a spacebar
But I much rather delete n****s

I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
I've been getting to the money, where the f*** you been?

Gucci hat (Gucci hat), Gucci belt
If you wrote a autobiography
You'd have to sue yourself
Your lying a**, codeine in my wine glass
I know you had a wild past
I ain't f***ed you in a while with your wild a**
I get high and I fly past
I don't know nothing 'bout iChat
I work in this iPhone they need an app called iTrap
I trap, shining like a night lamp
I just hit my girlfriend and asked her where her wife at
White cup, white hat, laying on a white couch
Got that presidential and a residential white house
N**** saying "who?" (who) like a white owl
You can see me shinin' (shinin') with the light out

I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
I've been getting to the money, where the f*** you been?

Turn five to a ten to a twenty to fifty to hundred
My n****s get money, I want it (Beep!)
Ride through the city my n****s got choppers
My b**** she's so pretty that's my Pocahontas
Everything on me I shine like a trophy
Run up a check while they watch out for police
Versace my pinky, a brick on my Rollie
The Cali Ferrari I'm feeling like Kobe
Tru' that's to the death of me, n****
Killers on the right and left of me, n****
My destiny n**** to get all this money
I can't share that whole recipe with you, n****
My n**** told me "get 'em" did it I got 'em
Stand on that couch, drink out of the bottle
That .40 got hollows, that b**** she gon' swallow
Get to that money, I'm king of Chicago
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought the Benz just to f*** your friends
Giuseppe's 900 with that gold boss
Everything 'bout me raw like a dope charge

I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in




Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
I've been getting to the money, where the f*** you been?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 2 Chainz's song, "Where U Been" featuring Cap-1, are braggadocious and boastful, with the rapper flaunting his wealth and success. He talks about his hoes, his money, and his style, as well as the fact that he's anti-social and anti-lame but still a cool guy. He also references his hat and belt, his Gucci surroundings, and his white house. Throughout the song, 2 Chainz asks where others have been while he's been getting money and attention, indicating that he's on top of the world and they can't keep up. He also mentions buying a new crib just for the purpose of having sex, which adds to his overall confident, powerful persona.


The chorus of the song is what ties everything together, as 2 Chainz repeats "I've been getting money, where the fuck you been?" three times before adding in "bought a new crib just to fuck you in" and repeating the line one more time. This repetition drives home the idea that 2 Chainz is successful and others are not, and he's more than happy to rub it in their faces.


Line by Line Meaning

I keep my hoes in check, you buy Nike for yours
I maintain discipline among my female companions, while you simply buy them shoes.


Say they want that loud, I'mma bring that noise
If someone desires loudness, I will provide it.


Check my watch on a flight
I glance at my timepiece while traveling through the air.


Yeah, I call that airtime
I refer to this act as 'airtime'


Murk 'em in the middle of the street
I will kill them publicly in the street.


That gon' be his deadline
This event will result in the end of someone's life.


Yeah, you gon' respect mine, got a body on my Tec-9
You will show me respect, as I have already killed someone with my firearm.


Say you nobody 'till somebody gon' body you, flatline
You are a nobody until someone kills you, and you are pronounced dead.


Pocket full of dead guys and you know I'm anti
I have a pocket full of cash, but I am against certain people or things.


Anti-social, anti-lame
I am not social and do not enjoy being lame.


But ain't I cool nigga, ain't I?
Despite my anti-social tendencies, I am still considered cool, am I not?


You looking at a star that's spaced out
You are gazing upon a famous person who is out of touch with reality.


They try to take my style and then take off
Others attempt to mimic my fashion and then disappear.


I go to work with no days off
I work constantly without taking any breaks.


Everything I own paid off
All my possessions are bought and paid for.


Shawty pussy hair shaved off
The woman I am involved with has removed all of her pubic hair.


And she did it just for me, nigga
She removed her pubic hair as a gesture of affection for me.


Would skip you like a spacebar
I would avoid interacting with someone like this by hitting the spacebar.


But I much rather delete niggas
However, I prefer to delete certain people from my life altogether.


I've been getting money, where the fuck you been?
I have been successfully earning income, where have you been?


Bought a new crib just to fuck you in
I purchased a new residence with the sole purpose of having sexual relations with you.


Gucci hat (Gucci hat), Gucci belt
I am wearing a Gucci hat and belt.


If you wrote a autobiography
If you were to write an autobiography.


You'd have to sue yourself
Then you would need to sue yourself.


Your lying ass, codeine in my wine glass
You are a liar while I am sipping a wine glass containing codeine.


I know you had a wild past
I am aware of your history involving recklessness.


I ain't fucked you in a while with your wild ass
I have not had sexual relations with you recently due to your wild behavior.


I get high and I fly past
I consume drugs and exceed average speed.


I don't know nothing 'bout iChat
I have no knowledge about iChat.


I work in this iPhone they need an app called iTrap
I am heavily involved in illegal activity, so much so that it could be called an iPhone app named iTrap.


I trap, shining like a night lamp
I participate in drug dealing, and I am noticeable like a brightly shining lamp at night.


I just hit my girlfriend and asked her where her wife at
I recently contacted my romantic partner and inquired about her female spouse.


White cup, white hat, laying on a white couch
I am seated on a white couch, holding a white cup and wearing a white hat.


Got that presidential and a residential white house
I own a luxurious home, both presidential and residential in nature, that is painted white.


Nigga saying "who?" (who) like a white owl
People are questioning who I am, like one might wonder about a white owl seen at night.


You can see me shinin' (shinin') with the light out
Even without any lights on, you can notice that I am shining.


Turn five to a ten to a twenty to fifty to hundred
I can easily turn lower dollar amounts into higher ones by engaging in illegal activity.


My niggas get money, I want it (BEEP)
My associates earn money, and I desire wealth as well. (sound effect plays)


Ride through the city my niggas got choppers
I travel through the city with my crew, all of whom are armed with automatic weapons.


My bitch she's so pretty that's my pocahontas
My female companion is exceptionally attractive, resembling the legendary figure Pocahontas.


Everything on me I shine like a trophy
All that I possess glimmers brightly like a trophy.


Run up a check while they watch out for police
I easily increase my income while being mindful of police presence.


Versace my pinky, a brick on my Rollie
My pinky ring is made by Versace, and there is a large quantity of drugs on my Rolex watch.


The Cali Ferrari I'm feeling like Kobe
I am driving a California Ferrari and feel as accomplished as basketball player Kobe Bryant.


TRU that's to the death of me, nigga
My loyal crew and I will never part ways, even if I die.


Killers on the right and left of me, nigga
I have hired dangerous people to associate with me, both to my right and left.


My destiny nigga to get all this money
It is my fate to accumulate as much money as possible.


I can't share that whole recipe with you, nigga
I cannot reveal all of my secrets for success to you.


My nigga told me "get 'em" did it I got 'em
My friend advised me to pursue a goal, and I achieved it.


Stand on that couch, drink out of the bottle
I stand on top of a couch and consume alcohol straight from the bottle.


That .40 got hollows, that bitch she gon' swallow
My .40 caliber firearm has hollow point bullets that will enter its target and cause severe damage.


Get to that money, I'm king of Chicago
I focus on making money and am the most successful in Chicago.


Bought the Benz just to fuck your friends
I acquired a Mercedes Benz for the sole purpose of impressing and having sexual relations with my partner's associates.


Giuseppe's 900 with that gold boss
My Giuseppe shoes are worth $900 and feature gold accents.


Everything 'bout me raw like a dope charge
Every aspect of my character is edgy and comparable to a serious drug-related charge.


I've been getting money, where the fuck you been?
I have been successfully earning income, where have you been?


Bought a new crib just to fuck you in
I purchased a new residence with the sole purpose of having sexual relations with you.


Bought a new crib just to fuck you in
I purchased a new residence with the sole purpose of having sexual relations with you.


Bought a new crib just to fuck you in
I purchased a new residence with the sole purpose of having sexual relations with you.


I've been getting to the money, where the fuck you been?
I have been successfully earning income, where have you been?




Lyrics Β© RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TAUHEED EPPS, LEON SMITH, MARQUEL MIDDLEBROOKS, MICHAEL LENN WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

@seanmone3605

2chainz is an entertainer, this music isn't supposed to be taken seriously, it's supposed to be entertaining and fun, and he's really good at his job. entertainers are essential.

@JulianneAdams64

2023 and I’m still listening to this. FIRE
Authentic views was instrumental in propelling him to success, complementing his natural talent along the way.

@bossladybaby431

Cap 1 NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!!! HE KILLED THIS SHIT!!!!

@1986SSMONTECARLO

You don't find this song....This song finds you!!!

@yngsxnn

2 chainz really speaks to me on a spiritual level...don't know why people say he's not on a lupe or ab soul type level, he's just as deep.

@devonabraham9925

Another amazing song. Way to go 2 chainz!
2 Chainz go in HAM on this right here, straight up BANGER! He aint like all them other artists out here who just be usin dat HIPVIEWS dawwwt cawwwm jawwwwn to glow up on the socials by getting millions of hits.

@rayrealms9306

A real heart felt song. He definitely is the realest rapper ever. Tear'd up halfway through...

@antwanAJ4

2chainz is unique not mainstream. his funny way of rapping with genius punch lines makes him good

@Leroyrossie

Another amazing song. Way to go 2 chainz!

@schmarriboysjo8788

song goes hard on a whole new level if you play it on full volume

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