I Feel Like
2 Chainz Feat. Kevin Gates Lyrics


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Some individuals look at the
Accomplishments of other
Individuals and allow themselves to become
Jealous everybody know what it take everybody
Don't do what it take, i don't get tired

Sometimes you grind from the bottom
Get your chips straight
Sometimes you can make a
Million off a mixtape
Sometimes you get to the top
And then your family hate
Don't give a damn what them haters say
I feel like I'm 'posed to be ballin'
Supposed to be winnin', yeah
I feel like I'm 'posed to be ballin'
No one gave me shit, yeah
I feel like, I feel like I'm

I did a song with Kevin
Way 'fore ya'll followed him on his Instagram
Did a song with Young Dolph
'Fore ya'll even know what Memphis had
I intend to smash, no pen and pad
Married to the game, no strings attached
Married to the game, got a season pass
You was ahead but I’m EZ-Pass
From Decatur to Tifton
I make love with a mink on i'm top floor
You need a key just to get off of
Need a key just to get off of
Need a key just to get off of
Hanging rappers on a chop board
Outline 'em in chalk Lord, thoughts so
Trap nigga on a pop tour
Break dancing on cardboard
Wrist workin' that Pyrex
In the bando with that Mossberg
50 shots with my nigga Jonny
Somebody stole the truck from Benihanas
Next day he bought a new one
Like you win some and you lose some

Sometimes you grind from the bottom
Get your chips straight
Sometimes you can make a
Million off a mixtape
Sometimes you get to the top
And then your family hate
Don't give a damn what them haters say
I feel like I'm 'posed to be ballin'
Supposed to be winnin', yeah
I feel like I'm 'posed to be ballin'
No one gave me shit, yeah
I feel like, I feel like I'm

I'm supposed to be ballin'
'posed to be winnin'
I spent thousands on linens and
This is just the beginnin'
I bought my momma a crib before
I got my own place
Picked my pop up from prison and
Gave 'em places to stay
See I am handpicked by God
I defied all the odds i need a sign that say
Foreigns only in my garage
You know I'm vicious and hungry
My competition is phony
I'm on my way, cowabunga, to all my cousins
I love ya i work hard for this shit
I got sleep deprivation my momma tellin' me
Boy you needa take a vacation
I got one in the air, another one in rotation
And when they ask me where I'm at
I say the trap my location yeah

Sometimes you grind from the bottom
Get your chips straight
Sometimes you can make a
Million off a mixtape
Sometimes you get to the top
And then your family hate
Don't give a damn what them haters say
I feel like I'm 'posed to be ballin'
Supposed to be winnin', yeah
I feel like I'm 'posed to be ballin'
No one gave me shit, yeah
I feel like, I feel like I'm

When I dropped Trapevelli
I stayed in 3 star 'telis
With 2 time felons, one time I was bailin'
Every Tom, Dick, and Helen
They would act like they was reppin'
Who was real? Who was fake?
It was hard to keep it separate
And my bankroll big, this big, need Excedrin
And excessive marijuana in
My motherfuckin' prison
We would wrap it like a present
We would act it like the preset
You was actin' like a peasant
I hold an eagle in the desert
With the Rollie and the bezel
I was fuckin' with the bastards
Yeah I am so slick
Bitch you better hit your hazards
And I bought a Versace plate
Just to eat my salad
And I can count money til
I get a fuckin' callous

Sometimes you grind from the bottom
Get your chips straight
Sometimes you can make a
Million off a mixtape
Sometimes you get to the top
And then your family hate
Don't give a damn what them haters say
I feel like I'm 'posed to be ballin'
Supposed to be winnin', yeah
I feel like I'm 'posed to be ballin'




No one gave me shit, yeah
I feel like, I feel like I'm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Feel Like" by 2 Chainz and Kevin Gates convey a sense of confidence and determination. The song addresses the idea that some people may feel jealous or resentful towards others who have achieved success. However, the artists assert that they are unfazed by the negativity and remain focused on their own goals.


The first verse reflects on the struggle of starting from the bottom and working hard to achieve success. It acknowledges that sometimes you can make significant progress, such as earning a million dollars from a mixtape, only to face criticism and resentment from family members. Despite the hardships, the artists emphasize that they feel destined to succeed, as if it is their purpose to thrive and win.


The second verse highlights the collaborations and accomplishments of both artists. They reference working with Kevin Gates before he gained widespread popularity on Instagram and collaborating with Young Dolph from Memphis. The artists assert their dedication to the game, indicating that they are married to their craft and have a deep connection to it. They also mention their ability to overcome obstacles and setbacks, using references such as an EZ-Pass, breakdancing on cardboard, and their resilience in the trap (referring to a drug-dealing operation).


Overall, "I Feel Like" is a song about overcoming adversity, staying focused, and maintaining a sense of purpose and confidence in the face of criticism or jealousy.


Line by Line Meaning

Some individuals look at the
Certain people observe the


Accomplishments of other
Successes achieved by others


Individuals and allow themselves to become
People and let envy overcome them


Jealous everybody know what it take everybody
Feeling envious when everyone knows what it takes


Don't do what it take, i don't get tired
But they are not willing to put in the effort, unlike me who doesn't get exhausted


Sometimes you grind from the bottom
Occasionally, you work your way up from the bottom


Get your chips straight
Achieve financial stability


Sometimes you can make a
Sometimes, you can earn


Million off a mixtape
Millions of dollars from a mixtape


Sometimes you get to the top
At times, you reach the pinnacle


And then your family hate
And that's when your own family starts to resent you


Don't give a damn what them haters say
I don't care about the negative words from the haters


I feel like I'm 'posed to be ballin'
I have a strong belief that I should be successful and wealthy


Supposed to be winnin', yeah
That I should be victorious, indeed


No one gave me shit, yeah
I didn't receive anything from anyone, yeah


I feel like, I feel like I'm
I strongly believe that I am


I did a song with Kevin
I collaborated on a song with Kevin


Way 'fore ya'll followed him on his Instagram
Long before all of you started following him on Instagram


Did a song with Young Dolph
Created a track with Young Dolph


'Fore ya'll even know what Memphis had
Before any of you knew about the music scene in Memphis


I intend to smash, no pen and pad
My intention is to excel without even writing down my lyrics


Married to the game, no strings attached
Committed to the music industry without any obligations


Married to the game, got a season pass
Fully devoted to the game, I have unlimited access


You was ahead but I’m EZ-Pass
You used to be ahead of me, but now I'm surpassing you easily


From Decatur to Tifton
From Decatur to Tifton


I make love with a mink on i'm top floor
I have intimate relations with a luxurious fur coat on while residing on the highest level


You need a key just to get off of
You require a key to exit


Hanging rappers on a chop board
I'm metaphorically killing other rappers


Outline 'em in chalk Lord, thoughts so
Drawing their silhouette in chalk, my thoughts are


Trap nigga on a pop tour
A street-oriented person going on a popular music tour


Break dancing on cardboard
Engaging in breakdancing on a piece of cardboard


Wrist workin' that Pyrex
My wrist is actively cooking drugs in a Pyrex container


In the bando with that Mossberg
In a vacant house, armed with a Mossberg shotgun


50 shots with my nigga Jonny
I have 50 rounds with my friend Jonny


Somebody stole the truck from Benihanas
Someone stole a vehicle from Benihanas restaurant


Next day he bought a new one
The next day, he purchased a replacement


Like you win some and you lose some
Sometimes you succeed and sometimes you fail


I'm supposed to be ballin'
It is expected of me to be successful and wealthy


'posed to be winnin'
I am meant to be victorious


I spent thousands on linens and
I have expended thousands on high-quality sheets, and


This is just the beginnin'
This is just the start


I bought my momma a crib before
I purchased a house for my mother even before


I got my own place
I acquired my own residence


Picked my pop up from prison and
I retrieved my father from prison and


Gave 'em places to stay
Provided him with accommodations


See I am handpicked by God
I am specially chosen by God


I defied all the odds i need a sign that say
I have overcome all the obstacles, and I require a sign that says


Foreigns only in my garage
My garage is exclusively filled with luxury foreign cars


You know I'm vicious and hungry
You are aware that I am aggressive and ambitious


My competition is phony
My rivals are inauthentic


I'm on my way, cowabunga, to all my cousins
I'm on my path to success and I send my regards to all my cousins


I love ya i work hard for this shit
I love all of you, and I have put in immense effort for this success


I got sleep deprivation my momma tellin' me
I suffer from lack of sleep, and my mother tells me


Boy you needa take a vacation
Boy, you need to take a break and go on vacation


I got one in the air, another one in rotation
I have one joint in my hand and another one ready to smoke


And when they ask me where I'm at
And when they inquire about my location


I say the trap my location yeah
I reply, 'I'm at the trap,' that's my location, yeah


When I dropped Trapevelli
When I released Trapevelli


I stayed in 3 star 'telis
I resided in three-star hotels


With 2 time felons, one time I was bailin'
In the company of individuals who have been convicted twice, while I was obtaining bail once


Every Tom, Dick, and Helen
Every random person


They would act like they was reppin'
They would pretend like they were representing


Who was real? Who was fake?
Trying to discern who was genuine and who was fake


It was hard to keep it separate
It was challenging to distinguish between them


And my bankroll big, this big, need Excedrin
And my bankroll is large, so large that I need Excedrin


And excessive marijuana in
And an abundance of marijuana


My motherfuckin' prison
My damn prison


We would wrap it like a present
We would package it like a gift


We would act it like the preset
We would perform it like it was predetermined


You was actin' like a peasant
You were behaving like a lower-class person


I hold an eagle in the desert
I possess a desert eagle firearm


With the Rollie and the bezel
Wearing a Rolex watch with the diamond encrusted bezel


I was fuckin' with the bastards
I was associating with the not-so-great individuals


Yeah I am so slick
Yes, I am very sly


Bitch you better hit your hazards
You better put on your emergency lights


And I bought a Versace plate
I purchased a plate made by Versace


Just to eat my salad
Only to use it while eating my salad


And I can count money til
And I can count money until


I get a fuckin' callous
I develop a damn callous




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TAUHEED EPPS, JOHN N JACKSON

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