Miami
BIA Kali Uchis Lyrics
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Las cabronsitas
Bienvenidos a Miami
I can feel it in the air, ooh Miami
Miami, Miami, Miami, Miami
How you pay for all them bills (How?)
Oh the pennies (How you gonna pay 'em all?)
Had my sights set on a bigger world
Got myself a visa
And started catching flights to where the grass is greener
Live fast and never die
I'm moving at the speed of light
I'll take your money, raise the price
Blow up the spot like dynamite
Live fast and never die
I'm moving at the speed of light
I'll take your money, raise the price
Blow up the spot like dynamite
Ain't here to be cute
I ain't here to impress (No, no, no)
You know why I'm calling, I'm here to collect (You now what I came for, I'm here to collect)
They look at me funny when I write a check
('Cause they have some thoughts with me paying in sex) (Miami, Miami)
And I was looking for a job and then I found one (I found one)
They said he want me in his video, like ground one
But why would I be Kim, I could be Kanye
In the land of opportunity and palm trees
Live fast and never die
I'm moving at the speed of light
I'll take your money, raise the price
Blow up the spot like dynamite
Live fast and never die
I'm moving at the speed of light
I'll take your money, raise the price
Blow up the spot like dynamite
Don't know what I'm runnin' from, but I'm always on the run
Now I can't afford to look back, back
I just wanna know, if you wanna run let's go
Splits fast sin the 2C
Blowing Kali Uchis
Prolly with a front, so never see me smoking Lucy
Need my money pronto, so you don't wanna see me moody
If you knew me, then you'd probably wanna get to know the new me
Vamos pa' Miami, how we live la vida loca
Me llamo Perrico pero no me gusta coca
New vice now, I need the blow with my Mimosa
Never get it twisted ain't too bougie for Corona
With the lime on the side, I bring my sense to the track
'Cause my baggage is just way too expensive to pack
I be ten toes down, two hands in the back
'Cause when you fast forward you don't ever look back
Live fast and never die
I'm moving at the speed of light
I'll take your money, raise the price
Blow up the spot like dynamite
Live fast and never die
I'm moving at the speed of light
I'll take your money, raise the price
Blow up the spot like dynamite
In Kali Uchis's song "Miami," she talks about her experience living in Miami and how she has made it in the city. The song starts off with "I can feel it in the air, ooh Miami," which sets the tone for the upbeat and lively track. She talks about paying bills and how she does it with pennies, which shows that she has had to work hard to make a living in the city. As a young girl, Kali Uchis always had aspirations of living in a bigger world, so once she obtained her visa, she started traveling to places where she could have a better lifestyle. She is proud of herself and her achievements in making it in Miami, and she exudes confidence and fearlessness, which is reflected in the lyrics "live fast and never die, I'm moving at the speed of light."
The chorus emphasizes how Kali Uchis is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve success, even if it means taking somebody's money, raising the price, and blowing up the spot like dynamite. She also addresses her critics who may underestimate her, but she isn't there to impress anyone, and she is here to collect what she is owed. The last verse is from BIA's perspective, who adds her spin on living in Miami, talking about the lifestyle and the desire to be successful in the city.
Overall, "Miami" is a song that celebrates the success of two talented women living in the city and their determination to make their dreams a reality.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel it in the air, ooh Miami
The energy in Miami is palpable and exciting.
How you pay for all them bills (How?)
How do people afford to live in Miami with such high expenses?
When I was just a little girl (I was just a little girl)
Since I was young, I always dreamed of exploring the world and living a bigger life.
Got myself a visa
I obtained the necessary documentation to travel and work in different countries.
And started catching flights to where the grass is greener
I started traveling to places with more opportunities and better chances of success.
Blow up the spot like dynamite
I make a big impact and leave a lasting impression wherever I go.
Ain't here to be cute
I'm not here to impress anyone or be likable, I'm here to do my job.
I'm here to collect (You now what I came for, I'm here to collect)
I'm here to get paid for my work and efforts.
And I was looking for a job and then I found one (I found one)
I was in search of work and was lucky enough to find a job opportunity.
They said he want me in his video, like ground one
I was offered to be in someone's music video from the beginning.
But why would I be Kim, I could be Kanye
I don't want to be a background character, I want to be in the spotlight and have my own success.
Don't know what I'm runnin' from, but I'm always on the run
I'm always moving forward and pushing myself to achieve my goals, sometimes without even knowing what I'm escaping from.
Now I can't afford to look back, back
I can't dwell on the past or let it hold me back, I need to focus on the present and future.
Splits fast sin the 2C
I quickly smoke marijuana in Miami, especially with Kali Uchis.
Blowing Kali Uchis
Smoking marijuana with Kali Uchis.
Prolly with a front, so never see me smoking Lucy
I may use a cigarette or cigar to hide the smell of marijuana and avoid drawing attention to myself.
Need my money pronto, so you don't wanna see me moody
I need my payment quickly and without issues, or it may cause me to become upset or angry.
If you knew me, then you'd probably wanna get to know the new me
If you knew me in the past, you would be interested in getting to know the new version of myself.
Vamos pa' Miami, how we live la vida loca
Let's go to Miami, where we can live life to the fullest and indulge in the wild party scene.
Me llamo Perrico pero no me gusta coca
My name is Perrico but I don't like cocaine.
New vice now, I need the blow with my Mimosa
I have a new addiction and need cocaine to accompany my Mimosa drink.
With the lime on the side, I bring my sense to the track
I always bring my unique style and perspective to any project or collaboration.
'Cause my baggage is just way too expensive to pack
I bring a lot of experience and knowledge with me wherever I go, making it hard to start new in a different city or location.
'Cause when you fast forward you don't ever look back
When I'm constantly moving forward and progressing, I don't have time to dwell in the past or look back on my previous actions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bianca Landrau, Dacoury Dahi Natche, David Andrew Sitek, Karly Marina Loaiza, Om'Mas Keith
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