So Much More
Big Sean Lyrics


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(Been this way before)
(Dream of finding so much more)
For the city man

Feeling like I got the cheat code to life
Jewelry looking like it got free throwed in ice
Debatin' with the reaper not to repo my life
Cause in my twenty three years I done lived a couple lives
Like why? 'cause I stunt, bags of trees, like its fall
The girls that was outta my league tryna play with my balls
I pay bills, I work hard
And when my momma cried a river, they never gave us a bridge
They gave us a bridge card, nigga
Ridin' low, puffin on laow
I came way too far to fuck it up now
Text from my mom said "me and your grandma proud"
I'm way too deep in the game to go sit back in the crowd
Teacher told me get a job, save up for a four oh one K
Man I'd rather be young and shit, countin' four oh one K
I'd rather die with a smile instead
I'm just multiplying my money and dividing the legs
B-I

(Been this way before)
But I'm never dividing the bread
(Dream of finding so much more)
Bitch I bet I get the debit if I don't get the cred (I deserve)

Throwin' westside up like Pac, when they pop ya block up,
Big Poppa flock off, you holy lil' whoadie holy Kenobi, chewbacca
I'm Balenciaga, Chanel, Hermes but I betchu that you won't find it
Rocking Louie and MC'ing
Guess I'm clothes minded
Obama suite, you one below, up in the Joe Biden
I'm in your city just chillin', where are your hoes hiding?
Twenty k for the fit because it's twenty four carats
And I can't lie, the price'll probably go up when I wear it
I'm just D-Town reppin'
And makin' all these niggas who second guessed it regret it
Regret it like half the hoes I smashed in the sheets
At least I realize now how much I loved Ashlee Marie
And when it's all said and done I'd probably give her my knee
Cause she put up with too many games not to have her a ring
Man she almost cried when she seen me on TV on BET
Just making it seem easy
Standing next to Common Sense and Yeezy

(Been this way before)
And the whole world's seen me
(Dream of finding so much more)
Bitch I know you seen me

Like, man, I wake up to a wet dream
Everyday's a Friday and every nights a sex scene
Every week is fashion week and every day I'm pressed clean
Detroit's Angel, I even got red wings
I'm headed to the ball, me and three prom queens
My life's prom night and guess who the Prom King
They having a kissing fight and I'm Don King
Erry'body know I'm coming soon like LeBron's ring"
Tell me that wasn't verse of the year
Man that shit deserves a hearse and a tear
Swear to God I'm overlaid, all my girls get overfucked
All my deals be overpaid and all my joints get over stuffed
Finally Famous bitch, there ain't a fucking thing that's over us
So take that check out and owe it up
Man I turned impossible possible
And what these niggas can barely see in the optical
The same teacher who told me rappin' is what not to do
Said I'm throwin' my life away if I drop outta school
Want me to come speak to the kids, the point I gotta prove
Is that I did everything they told me not to do
After I went down the road, they told me not to cruise
They ain't know that was my road to success
Now my picture on the wall hanging to help the kids follow through
My dream girl is every night, my dream car is optional
My old school look like a T-Rex, I should feed her fossil fuels
(Been this way before)
Man, I turn my enemies to molecules
(Dream of finding so much more)
Little hoes
Without any preparation, I exceed these expectations
Man, they wanna see me dead, but I gave them dedication
I'm yellin' fuck 'em all, with a hundred exclamations
Cause I'ma be the man til my fucking expiration

B-I-G, I do it
This goes out to my motha'fucking city
Detroit, Westside to be exact
Right over there on Northline man...

(Been this way before)
(Dream of finding so much more)





(Been this way before)
(Dream of finding so much more)

Overall Meaning

In his song "So Much More," Big Sean reflects on his journey to success and the obstacles he had to overcome to get there. The first part of the chorus states that he has "been this way before" and dreams of "finding so much more." He goes on to talk about how he feels like he has a cheat code to life, but also acknowledges the hard work and struggles that have brought him to where he is. He mentions the challenges he faced growing up, including financial difficulties and not having the support of a bridge, but says that he is determined to keep pushing forward regardless. He also talks about his love for his city and how his experiences have shaped him into the man he is today.


One interesting aspect of this song is Big Sean's use of wordplay and puns throughout the lyrics. He references basketball with his jewelry looking like it got "free throwed in ice" and mentions "counting 401K" as a play on the term. He also cleverly uses the term "overlaid" to describe his success, which could refer to being overburdened or having too many obligations, but in this context, means that he is riding a high wave of success.


Another notable aspect of this song is the way Big Sean talks about his relationships. He mentions the girls who were "out of his league" but now want to "play with his balls," and also reflects on his past relationships, including his love for Ashlee Marie. He mentions wanting to give her his "knee" as a way of showing his commitment to her, which is a different take on the traditional proposal of a ring.


Line by Line Meaning

(Been this way before)
Big Sean has been dreaming of achieving greatness far before he found success.


(Dream of finding so much more)
Big Sean's aspirations were always about achieving more than what he has now.


Feeling like I got the cheat code to life
Big Sean feels like he has the secret to making it in life.


Jewelry looking like it got free throwed in ice
Big Sean's jewelry is so extravagant that it looks like it was shot with a basketball into a bucket of ice.


Debatin' with the reaper not to repo my life
Big Sean is pleading with death to spare his life.


Cause in my twenty three years I done lived a couple lives
Big Sean has experienced many things that have made him grow and mature beyond his years.


Like why? 'cause I stunt, bags of trees, like its fall
Big Sean lives an extravagant lifestyle with plenty of money and weed.


The girls that was outta my league tryna play with my balls
Women that were once unattainable now want to be with Big Sean.


I pay bills, I work hard
Big Sean is a responsible adult that works hard to pay his bills.


And when my momma cried a river, they never gave us a bridge
Big Sean's family has struggled financially and never received help from anyone.


They gave us a bridge card, nigga
Big Sean's family was given government assistance in the form of a bridge card.


Ridin' low, puffin on laow
Big Sean enjoys smoking weed while driving in a low-riding car.


I came way too far to fuck it up now
Big Sean has worked too hard to let his success go to waste.


Text from my mom said "me and your grandma proud"
Big Sean's family is proud of his accomplishments.


I'm way too deep in the game to go sit back in the crowd
Big Sean has come too far to take a step back from his music career.


Teacher told me get a job, save up for a four oh one K
A teacher once tried to discourage Big Sean from pursuing a rap career by suggesting he work a regular job and save for retirement.


Man I'd rather be young and shit, countin' four oh one K
Big Sean values his youth and would rather enjoy life now than save money for later.


I'd rather die with a smile instead
Big Sean would rather live life to the fullest and die happy than save everything for retirement.


I'm just multiplying my money and dividing the legs
Big Sean is making money and enjoying the company of women.


And I can't lie, the price'll probably go up when I wear it
Big Sean's expensive jewelry will increase in value when he wears it.


Man she almost cried when she seen me on TV on BET
A girl named Ashlee Marie was with Big Sean before his fame and was emotional when she saw him on TV.


I'm headed to the ball, me and three prom queens
Big Sean is going to a fancy event with three beautiful women.


(Been this way before)
Despite his success, Big Sean is still the same person he always was.


(Dream of finding so much more)
Big Sean still dreams of achieving even greater things in the future.


Man, I turn my enemies to molecules
Big Sean is so successful that he destroys anyone who opposes him.


Without any preparation, I exceed these expectations
Big Sean surpasses expectations without even trying.


Man, they wanna see me dead, but I gave them dedication
People may wish for Big Sean's demise, but his dedication to his craft keeps him going.


B-I-G, I do it
Big Sean confidently claims that he is a big shot.


This goes out to my motha'fucking city
Big Sean dedicates this song to his hometown of Detroit.


Detroit, Westside to be exact
Big Sean specifically represents the Westside of Detroit.


Right over there on Northline man...
Big Sean is referencing a street in his hometown.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROGER TROUTMAN, LARRY TROUTMAN, SEAN ANDERSON, ERNEST WILSON

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