Aceyalone (born Eddie Hayes) is an American rapper, known for his command o… Read Full Bio ↴Aceyalone (born Eddie Hayes) is an American rapper, known for his command of words & language. A founding member of: Freestyle Fellowship (with Mikah 9, P.E.A.C.E., Self Jupiter & producer J-Sumbi), Haiku D'Etat (with Myka 9 and Abstract Rude), The A-Team (with Abstract Rude) & Aceyalone & RJD2 (with RJD2).

After releasing a pair of albums with the Freestyle Fellowship, To Whom it May Concern... and Innercity Griots, Acey signed to Capitol Records and released his highly acclaimed solo debut, All Balls Don't Bounce, in 1995. He returned three years later with his second album, A Book of Human Language, a collaboration with producer Mumbles.

Acey returned solo again in 2001 with his third solo album, Accepted Eclectic. In 2002, the Freestyle Fellowship returned after 9 years for the release of their third group album, Shockadoom. 2002 and 2003 saw two more solo releases, Hip Hop and the World We Live In and Love & Hate and another A-Team album ('Lab Down Under'). In 2006, Aceyalone released two more solo projects, first, Magnificent City, a collaboration with producer RJD2, followed by Grand Imperial. 2007 sees Acey releasing the first in his planned explorations of world musics, Lightining Stikes.

Widely recognized as one of the more lyrically gifted in the history of emceeing, Aceyalone embodies the sophisticated west coast style that is showcased in other indie artists such as Blackalicious and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien.

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Aceyalone Lyrics

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With a grin that matched his own she said,
"You're not a thief, are you?"
He shrugged. "Do I look like a thief?"
"You look like the most attractive man here."
She paused long enough to catch his eye
Of course looks can be deceiving.
She didn't say it, but she could picture him pocketing
A necklace carelessly left in a jewelry box during a big party.

Or a Seiko watch from under a poolside towel.
She didn't imagine him planning a heist,
But just taking what came his way.
Returning her smile, he said

'Bout that money, yeah, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout
'Bout that money, gettin' that money

[Chorus]
Blink Blink, every time you open up your eyes
Blink Blink, every time you open up your mind
Blink Blink, yeah, yeah
What the fuck are people talkin' 'bout?

Blink, every time you open up your eyes
Blink Blink, every time you open your mind
Blink Blink, yeah, yeah
What the fuck these people talkin' 'bout?

I say it once, I'll say it again
Cold cash money make the whole world spin
You can laugh, and you can grin
But you ain't sayin' shit if you ain't got ends
So hold your breath, and wait for God
And when you get here, tell him that you need a job
Because shit is hard, in the battlefield
And the next business deal can get you killed

[Chorus]

The phone's in my name and it can't be cut off
The water and the power and it can't be shut off
Food, shelter, cheese, I gotta break off, please
I gotta shake off, that's why I gotta take off
I'm young and full of vigor, West coast nigga
Tryin' to make my pockets bigger from the shit that I deliver
Stay afloat, sell your boat
Sell what you wrote, fuck it, sell dope

Yeah, yeah, what the fuck are people talkin' 'bout?
Yeah, what the fuck do people think about?

[Chorus: x3]

You should put on a mask, and go in home savings
Wit yo nuts and yo' heart and yo' forty-five waving
Westsiders got West cravings
God damn motherfuckin' money is amazing

Yeah, you know money money in everything
You know money make the world go round
You know money runnin' everything
You know money make the world go round
You know money runnin' everything
You know money make the world go, round

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Aceyalone's song "Blink Blink" tell the story of a man and a woman meeting at a party. The woman suspects that the man might have a tendency to steal things, but he denies it and tries to charm her. They end up talking about money and how important it is to survive in the world. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that people need to be aware of their surroundings and stay focused on making money. The final verse of the song takes a dark turn, with the suggestion that the man should rob a bank to get rich quick.

The overall message of the song touches on themes of materialism, survival, and the desire for wealth. The main character is willing to do whatever it takes to make money, even if it means resorting to criminal activity. The chorus of the song serves as a reminder to stay alert and always be looking for opportunities to make money.

Line by Line Meaning

With a grin that matched his own she said, "You're not a thief, are you?"
The woman asks the man if he is a thief, but she's attracted to him and may be willing to overlook certain actions of his.

He shrugged. "Do I look like a thief?"
The man plays it off and asks if he looks like a thief. He may be hiding his true intentions or just feels confident in his appearance.

"You look like the most attractive man here." She paused long enough to catch his eye Of course looks can be deceiving.
The woman flatters the man but also acknowledges that appearances can be misleading. She may be suspicious of him.

She didn't say it, but she could picture him pocketing A necklace carelessly left in a jewelry box during a big party. Or a Seiko watch from under a poolside towel. She didn't imagine him planning a heist, But just taking what came his way.
The woman admits that she can imagine the man stealing small items, even if he's not planning a large heist. She's still unsure of his intentions.

Returning her smile, he said 'Bout that money, yeah, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout 'Bout that money, gettin' that money
The man changes the topic to money, indicating that it is his main focus and priority.

Blink Blink, every time you open up your eyes Blink Blink, every time you open up your mind Blink Blink, yeah, yeah What the fuck are people talkin' 'bout?
The chorus encourages listeners to open their eyes and minds to the importance of money and question what others are saying about it.

Cold cash money make the whole world spin You can laugh, and you can grin But you ain't sayin' shit if you ain't got ends So hold your breath, and wait for God And when you get here, tell him that you need a job Because shit is hard, in the battlefield And the next business deal can get you killed
The man stresses the importance of money and how it can make or break one's success. He encourages people to work hard and hustle for their own ends, as waiting for divine intervention won't solve financial problems.

The phone's in my name and it can't be cut off The water and the power and it can't be shut off Food, shelter, cheese, I gotta break off, please I gotta shake off, that's why I gotta take off
The man lists the necessary expenses to survive and how he has to hustle to provide for himself. He's willing to take risks and make money any way he can.

Yeah, you know money money in everything You know money make the world go round You know money runnin' everything You know money make the world go round You know money runnin' everything You know money make the world go, round
The last few lines of the song reinforce the main theme that money is crucial to life and success. It's what makes the world go round and can determine the outcome of many situations.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELUSIVE, EDWIN M. JR. HAYES

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