HANDS UP
50 Cent And Lloyd Banks Lyrics


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Put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up
Put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up

Hands up, shorty when you party with me
We goin' way past quarter to three
I said hands up, I'm good in the V.I.P.
I got my h***** right here with me
I said hands up, you know when you party with crooks
You gotta learn to respect the jooks
I said hands up, everything ain't cruise to fame
This s*** ain't sweet as it looks, I said hands up

You know I'm puttin' something on me
Right before I leave outta the car, we came to party
You go tough talkin' at me you
Gon' leave outta the club with a scar, we came to party

We pop bottles like it's all free
Fo' I leave I'ma buy out the bar, we came to party
You can order what you want it's on me
I'm a G take a look at star, we came to party

It feels so good to live sucker free
I'm soakin' it all up while your girl s***in' me
It mean the world to her, it's nothing but a n** to me
Look miss, get a grip and let a motherf***er be

I'm a rap star who wants to be ridin' around in that car
Two in the front and the back got the plasma
This ain't a free ride you gotta have the g** ma
I wouldn't buy a chick a pump that got asthma

And I'm busy so I move a bit faster
You can't tell me yes if I don't ask ya
I'm a b******
Damn near showin' his hand over the plastic

'Cause they wanna see your man go in the casket
Rule number one, keep your g** and get your a** hit, that's it
Lights off and your body's stiff
By the same n****s you used to party with

Hands up, shorty when you party with me
We goin' way past quarter to three
I said hands up, I'm good in the V.I.P.
I got my h***** right here with me

I said hands up, you know when you party with crooks
You gotta learn to respect the jooks
I said hands up, everything ain't cruise to fame
This s*** ain't sweet as it looks, I said hands up

You know I'm puttin' something on me
Right before I leave outta the car, we came to party
You go tough talkin' at me you
Gon' leave outta the club with a scar, we came to party

We pop bottles like it's all free
Fo' I leave I'ma buy out the bar, we came to party
You can order what you want it's on me
I'm a G take a look at star, we came to party

I cruise through the strip, 22's on the whip
New r*** gonna hit thousand dollar outfit
Never snooze never slip, follow rules or get whip
N**** move or get hit, I don't care who's on the strip

It ain't only the Ferrari now the jewels got him sick
Now it's 2006 I need a new bottom miss
It's aight they can talk I'm amused by them p*****
I'm the news out the bricks n**** who's hot as this

I bet the mansion and the swimming pool got 'em pissed
I ain't a cuddler I f*** the drool outta chick
My n****z ice grill, but it ain't the same
They don't see the faces, they just see the chains like

Ooh, when ya get 'em, they don't know you with me
They probably think the bouncers at the front door frisk me
This regular s***, the everyday mentality
They charged up, don't make me put in the battery

I said hands up, you know when you party with crooks
You gotta learn to respect the jooks
I said hands up, everything ain't cruise to fame
This s*** ain't sweet as it looks, I said hands up

You know I'm puttin' something on me
Right before I leave outta the car, we came to party
You go tough talkin' at me you
Gon' leave outta the club with a scar, we came to party

We pop bottles like it's all free
Fo' I leave I'ma buy out the bar, we came to party
You can order what you want it's on me
I'm a G take a look at star, we came to party

Put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up
Put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up




Put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up
Put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 50 Cent Ft. Lloyd Banks's song "Hands Up" are about enjoying the high life and partying with friends, but also being aware that there are dangers and pitfalls to fame and wealth. The song opens with the repeated phrase "put 'em up" which is a command for people to raise their hands, and sets the tone for the party atmosphere. The chorus "hands up, shorty when you party with me, we goin' way past quarter to three" is a call to keep the party going all night long. The line "I said hands up, everything ain't cruise to fame, this s*** ain't sweet as it looks" is a reminder that there are consequences to living a wild and fast lifestyle.


The second verse delves deeper into the darker side of wealth and fame. It talks about needing to carry a weapon for protection and being careful who to trust. The line "Rule number one, keep your g** and get your a** hit, that's it" is a stark reminder that even in the midst of celebration, there are always dangers. However, despite these warnings, the overall message of the song is to enjoy the high life and live it up.


Overall, "Hands Up" is a celebration of living life to the fullest, but also a cautionary tale about the dangers of the lifestyle. The chorus repeats the refrain "we came to party" but there is always a sense of uneasiness underlying the beat, as if the party could end at any moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up, put 'em up
Get ready to party and have a good time by lifting your hands up in the air.


Hands up, shorty when you party with me
Get your hands up and jam with me all night long.


We goin' way past quarter to three
The party doesn't stop until the early hours of the morning.


I said hands up, I'm good in the V.I.P.
I'm a VIP in the club, and everyone should recognize that.


I got my h***** right here with me
I have my squad with me, ready to party and do what we do best.


I said hands up, you know when you party with crooks
If you're partying with us, you better learn to respect our crew.


You gotta learn to respect the jooks
You better show some respect for the gangsters in the club.


I said hands up, everything ain't cruise to fame
Partying and chasing fame isn't as easy as it seems - it can be rough.


This s*** ain't sweet as it looks, I said hands up
Don't let the glitz and glam deceive you - things can get ugly in this world.


You know I'm puttin' something on me
I'm strapping up before I head out, always ready to protect myself and my crew.


Right before I leave outta the car, we came to party
It's party time, and we're ready to hit the scene.


You go tough talkin' at me you
If you try to start trouble with me, or talk tough, you're gonna regret it.


Gon' leave outta the club with a scar, we came to party
You'll end up getting hurt if you mess with me and my crew - that's not what we're here for.


We pop bottles like it's all free
We're here to have a good time, and we're not afraid to spend some cash on it.


Fo' I leave I'ma buy out the bar, we came to party
We're not done partying until the bar is completely empty, and everyone is satisfied.


You can order what you want it's on me
I'm generous, and I don't mind shelling out some funds to ensure everyone's having a good time.


I'm a G take a look at star, we came to party
I'm a gangster, and everyone in the club knows it. But tonight, we're all just here to have some fun.


It feels so good to live sucker free
It's liberating to be free from those who try to bring you down.


I'm soakin' it all up while your girl s***in' me
I'm enjoying every moment, especially when your woman is giving me attention.


It mean the world to her, it's nothing but a n** to me
I know your girl is into me, but to me, she's just another woman.


Look miss, get a grip and let a motherf***er be
Your girlfriend needs to get over me and let me enjoy my time at the club.


I'm a rap star who wants to be ridin' around in that car
I'm a famous rapper who's always wanted to ride around in a luxury car.


Two in the front and the back got the plasma
I want my luxury car to have two screens in the front and two in the back, displaying all the latest videos.


This ain't a free ride you gotta have the g** ma
Everyone wants to ride with me, but if you're not a member of my crew, you better have your own gun for protection.


I wouldn't buy a chick a pump that got asthma
I wouldn't waste my money on a woman who can't even breathe properly.


And I'm busy so I move a bit faster
I'm a busy man, so I don't have time to waste on anything or anyone that's not important.


You can't tell me yes if I don't ask ya
I'll do what I want, and if I don't ask for your opinion, you better keep your mouth shut.


I'm a b******
I'm a badass, and don't you forget it.


Damn near showin' his hand over the plastic
I'm proudly displaying my gun, ready for anything that comes my way.


'Cause they wanna see your man go in the casket
My enemies would love nothing more than to see me dead.


Rule number one, keep your g** and get your a** hit, that's it
If you want to survive in this game, you better keep your gun on you at all times.


Lights off and your body's stiff
If you're not careful, you'll end up dead in the dark, with your lifeless body lying on the ground.


By the same n****s you used to party with
Those who were once your friends can become your enemies in the blink of an eye.


I cruise through the strip, 22's on the whip
I cruise through the streets in my luxury car, with 22-inch rims shining in the sun.


New r*** gonna hit thousand dollar outfit
I'm always looking fresh, and my new outfit costs a fortune.


Never snooze never slip, follow rules or get whip
I never take a break or make a mistake. You better follow the rules or you'll catch a beatdown.


N**** move or get hit, I don't care who's on the strip
If you're in my way, you'll get hit - no matter who you are or who you're with.


It ain't only the Ferrari now the jewels got him sick
My abundance of wealth and jewelry give my haters something else to complain about.


Now it's 2006 I need a new bottom miss
It's a new year, and I need a fresh start - starting with a new woman.


It's aight they can talk I'm amused by them p*****
I don't care what people say about me - in fact, it's quite entertaining to hear their opinions.


I'm the news out the bricks n**** who's hot as this
I'm the talk of the town, and everyone knows it - who else can compete with me?


I bet the mansion and the swimming pool got 'em pissed
My success and lavish lifestyle make my haters extremely jealous.


I ain't a cuddler I f*** the drool outta chick
I'm not one for cuddling - I prefer to get straight to the point and satisfy my desires.


My n****z ice grill, but it ain't the same
My crew is always looking tough and intimidating, but the reality is that things have changed.


They don't see the faces, they just see the chains like
People are always focused on our chains and jewelry, instead of our actual identities and personalities.


Ooh, when ya get 'em, they don't know you with me
When you're enjoying life with me, people can't help but stare and wonder who you are.


They probably think the bouncers at the front door frisk me
People assume that since we're famous, we always have to deal with extra security measures and precautions.


This regular s***, the everyday mentality
Living a normal life and doing regular things is not part of our lifestyle.


They charged up, don't make me put in the battery
People are always trying to start trouble and provoke me, but I won't hesitate to put them in their place.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Philip Pitts, Marshall B Mathers, Luis Edgardo Resto, Christopher Lloyd, Curtis James Jackson, Teraike Crawford

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@marz13085

Hand's up who's listening this 2024?

@treybankx6574

Only real legends are here right now....

@Eisenbison

I just discovered this today and I love it. Does that count?

@treybankx6574

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Who listens to this in 2024 put your hands up🔥🔥🙋

@peizz

I'm PROUD to have lived my childhood in the 2000's era🔥

@joelfennell95

Same here

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