Born Alone Die Alone
50 Cent And Lloyd Banks Lyrics
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I'd rather have it this way, it's okay, it's okay
You muh'fuckers gon' respect me, 'cause I can take you off her today
I'd rather have it that way, it's okay, it's okay
Uhh, I'm on the prowl with the hammer, hardly smile at the camera
Too many niggaz is dyin', I'm spendin' time with my grandma
A hundred grand in the safe's, a hundred grand on your face
You handcuffin' that bitch, she don't wanna be wit'chu
All she want is your chips, my lil' nigga beat it too
Sneak the heaters through, so we can party good
Grandson of Edith Rue, born out in Hollywood
The Boy Wonder will unravel your team
I'm TRL next to Avril Lavigne, all my karats are green
The buddha is purple, be rude and I hurt you
You're movin' in circles, we do it all, movies commercials
Stadiums clubs, ladies and thugs, the hood to the burbs
I'm on the red carpet 'cause I'm good with my words
I'm ready for war and stackin' my chips, you flappin' your lips
You niggaz ain't even hood rich
I came in this world by myself, so I don't need no friends
I'd rather have it this way, it's okay, it's okay
You muh'fuckers gon' respect me, 'cause I can take you off her today
I'd rather have it that way, it's okay, it's okay
Keep your circle official, watch the niggaz that's wit'chu
Outsiders'll get you, hot shit in your tissue
All I need is my figures, I ain't stressin' no hoe
Ridin 'round with my niggaz, hand crushin' that 'dro
50 made me a star, now they know who we are
Out on top of the charts, your condo is my car
Income is my chain, stashbox is my watch
I'm fairly new in the game, I ain't passin' the rock
All I'm sensin' is hate, ever since I been straight
'Cause they stuck in the hood, hand crumbs on they plate
And I'm strappin' the nine, in case they wanna combine
Gather up on a nigga, I ain't rappin' no line
Keep your eye on your money, stop eyeballin' mine
You drop somethin' every year, flop all of the time
Stop makin' your records, I ain't answerin' shit
Why don't you get off my dick?
I came in this world by myself, so I don't need no friends
I'd rather have it this way, it's okay, it's okay
You muh'fuckers gon' respect me, 'cause I can take you off her today
I'd rather have it that way, it's okay, it's okay
It's okay nigga
I don't need no friends
I got money
G-Unit
In "Born Alone Die Alone," 50 Cent expresses his self-reliant philosophy, declaring that he doesn't need friends or companionship because he is confident in his ability to make money and defend himself. He emphasizes his power by stating that he can "take you off her today," saying that he is willing to use violence to assert his dominance. He also reveals his wealth with lyrics about his money and possessions, such as his "hundred grand in the safe" and the "million plus in the bank." He boasts about his success and fame, stating that he is a "star" and appearing on the "red carpet."
The rapper Lloyd Banks offers complementary verses about his own self-sufficient attitude, saying he only needs his "figures" and can handle business alone. He also emphasizes the importance of being cautious around outsiders and keeping an eye on one's own money. The song's chorus repeats that being alone is okay as long as others respect the rapper's power and ability to control his own fate.
Overall, "Born Alone Die Alone" shows the rappers' determination to succeed and their unwillingness to compromise their ideals for the sake of friendship or companionship. It also emphasizes their willingness to use violence to protect themselves and their assets.
Line by Line Meaning
I came in this world by myself, so I don't need no friends
I was born alone, so I don't feel the need to make friends
I'd rather have it this way, it's okay, it's okay
I'm content with being alone, it's not a problem
You muh'fuckers gon' respect me, 'cause I can take you off her today
People will show me respect because I have the power to eliminate them if necessary
Uhh, I'm on the prowl with the hammer, hardly smile at the camera
I carry a weapon and am always alert, I don't like smiling for the camera
Too many niggaz is dyin', I'm spendin' time with my grandma
Too many people are dying, so I'm choosing to spend my time with my grandmother
A hundred grand in the safe's, a hundred grand on your face
I have $100,000 in the safe and am willing to spend that much on hurting someone
A million plus in the bank, will scuff in the paint
I have over a million dollars in the bank and I'm willing to spend it in a careless way
You handcuffin' that bitch, she don't wanna be wit'chu
You're unfairly keeping that woman without letting her leave you
All she want is your chips, my lil' nigga beat it too
She's only interested in your money, my friend also left you for the same reason
Sneak the heaters through, so we can party good
Bring the guns in secretly, so we can have a good time
Grandson of Edith Rue, born out in Hollywood
My grandmother was Edith Rue, I was born in Hollywood
The Boy Wonder will unravel your team
I'm so amazing, I can defeat a whole team by myself
I'm TRL next to Avril Lavigne, all my karats are green
I'm famous enough to be on TRL with Avril Lavigne, and my jewelry has green diamonds
The buddha is purple, be rude and I hurt you
The marijuana I smoke is purple, if you're disrespectful I'll hurt you
You're movin' in circles, we do it all, movies commercials
You're not doing anything productive, but we're involved in movies, commercials, and more
Stadiums clubs, ladies and thugs, the hood to the burbs
We perform in stadiums and clubs, surrounded by women and tough men from both the hood and suburbs
I'm on the red carpet 'cause I'm good with my words
I'm invited to events where I walk on the red carpet because I'm skilled with my words
I'm ready for war and stackin' my chips, you flappin' your lips
I'm prepared for a fight and saving my money, while you're just talking nonsense
You niggaz ain't even hood rich
You're not even wealthy enough to be considered hood rich
Keep your circle official, watch the niggaz that's wit'chu
Surround yourself with trustworthy people and be mindful of those who are with you
Outsiders'll get you, hot shit in your tissue
People who aren't part of your inner circle will harm you, and you'll lose everything
All I need is my figures, I ain't stressin' no hoe
All I care about is my wealth and money, I'm not worried about any woman
Ridin 'round with my niggaz, hand crushin' that 'dro
I'm driving around with my friends, smoking weed
50 made me a star, now they know who we are
50 Cent helped me become famous, and now people recognize us
Out on top of the charts, your condo is my car
My music is currently popular, and my car is better than your home
Income is my chain, stashbox is my watch
My income is like a chain, and I keep my valuables in a secret stash
I'm fairly new in the game, I ain't passin' the rock
I'm still new to the music industry, I'm not willing to give up my success to others
All I'm sensin' is hate, ever since I been straight
All I feel from people is hatred since I became successful
'Cause they stuck in the hood, hand crumbs on they plate
People are still living in poverty in the hood, struggling to make ends meet
And I'm strappin' the nine, in case they wanna combine
I'm carrying a gun, in case my enemies try to team up against me
Gather up on a nigga, I ain't rappin' no line
If many people come to attack me, I won't just recite a rap verse
Keep your eye on your money, stop eyeballin' mine
Focus on your own money and stop looking at mine covetously
You drop somethin' every year, flop all of the time
Your releases are always underwhelming and unsuccessful
Stop makin' your records, I ain't answerin' shit
I won't even acknowledge you if you keep putting out music
Why don't you get off my dick?
Why don't you leave me alone and stop trying to bring me down?
It's okay nigga
It's fine, don't worry
I don't need no friends
I don't need anyone besides myself
I got money
I have wealth
G-Unit
The rap group that both 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks are part of
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, NEXT DECADE ENTERTAINMENT,INC.
Written by: RAEFORD GODFREY GERALD, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES N LLOYD
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