I'm Ballin
Bun B Lyrics


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Oooooohweeee
Alright-alright-alright, (ok-ok)
Ok-ok-ok, (alright-alright-alright)
Alright-alright-alright, (ok-ok)
Ok-ok-ok, (alright-alright-alright)
It's Bun B and (Jazze Phizzle-Phizzle)
It's Bun B and (Phizzle-Phizzle-Phizzle)
It's Bun B and (Jazze Phizzle-Phizzle)
Bun B, UGK sho nuff ladies and gentlemen

Got me some bread, made some paper
Costly fabrics, minks and gators bitch I'm balling
(diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good
Got diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good)

Got me some bread, made some paper
Costly fabrics, minks and gators bitch I'm balling
(diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good
Got diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good)

Before I jump up out my silk sheets, and hop off in the shower
It's already understood, I got the money and the power
I grab the baby powder, under shirt and white tee
My Dickies, fitted cap and white one's that's me
A hundred karats worth of rocks, courtesy of Johnny
I roll a couple blunts, and load up the Tommy
Ready to get my stunt on, my pockets on swoll
Now all I gotta do, is see which car I'm finna roll
Now I can take the Benz, or I can take the Rover
And if I pull the Bentley Coupe out, then it's over
But I'mma keep it O-G, and pull out the slab
So I can sit on buck, and have some wood grain to grab
Last but not least, before I pull out on the scene
You know I gotta po' me up, my oily cup of lean
I've been stacking all this green, now it's time for some spending
I've been cool about this grinding, but ain't no mo' pretending

Got me some bread, made some paper
Costly fabrics, minks and gators bitch I'm balling
(diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good
Got diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good)

Got me some bread, made some paper
Costly fabrics, minks and gators bitch I'm balling
(diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good
Got diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good)

Now if you see me in the shopping center, walking down the hall
It's already understood, that I'm buying out the mall
I got six homies with me, and at least two freaks
Man we looking for the Louis, and the Gucci boutiques
I keep the flyest footwear, and the newest Locs
And if I get some'ing for me, I'm getting some'ing for my folks
Cause we all gon be fitted up, we all popping tags
We all walking out of this mall, with big bags
And I ain't gotta brag, you can see it for yourself
I got ballers on my right side, and ballers on my left
We ain't from the same hoods, but it's all to the good
We bout getting this money, like some real G's should
And we ain't knocking nobody's hustle, why plex man
You only hate on yourself, when you hating on the next man
You can't be like Bun B, so why try to
Get your own bread, and you can ball just like I do

Got me some bread, made some paper
Costly fabrics, minks and gators bitch I'm balling
(diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good
Got diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good)

Got me some bread, made some paper
Costly fabrics, minks and gators bitch I'm balling
(diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good
Got diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good)

Before I pull up to the valet, and hop out of the car
It's already understood, that we buying out the bar
It's a line around the corner, people trying to get inside
But a playa like myself, is finna walk right by it
Now move the velvet rope, and keep the scanner
You don't wanna see us angry, like we David Banner
2000 and 5, Tony Montana haters
Ain't no need for you to knock us, just congratulate us
We done made it out the ghetto, by staying on the grind
We focused on the paper chase, with money on our mind
Now we just wanna shine, buy some bottles and pop em
So if you see niggas out there, playa hating then stop em
Cause we don't really wanna have, to bust a motherfucker's head
We just wanna holla at bad bitches, and spend this bread
We buying everybody drinks, and making it rain
Cause I'mma rep, like a motherfucking underground king

Got me some bread, made some paper
Costly fabrics, minks and gators bitch I'm balling
(diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good
Got diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good)

Got me some bread, made some paper
Costly fabrics, minks and gators bitch I'm balling




(diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good
Got diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good)

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Ballin" by Bun B, featuring Jazze Pha, is a braggadocious anthem about enjoying the spoils of success. In the first verse, Bun B talks about making money and purchasing luxury items such as minks, gators, and diamonds. He also talks about getting ready for the day and choosing which car to drive. In the second verse, he discusses his shopping habits, especially when it comes to high-end clothing brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci. He also mentions going to clubs and buying drinks for everyone. Throughout the song, Bun B emphasizes his status as a baller, someone who has made it big and is living the good life.


Bun B's lyrics in "I'm Ballin" reflect the hedonistic lifestyle that many rappers portray in their music. The song celebrates excessive spending and living large, with no regard for the consequences. However, it also captures the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes with achieving financial success. Overall, "I'm Ballin" is a song about enjoying the fruits of hard work and living life to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

Oooooohweeee
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about the following song.


Alright-alright-alright, (ok-ok)
Agreeing that the situation is good.


Ok-ok-ok, (alright-alright-alright)
Expressing satisfaction with the current state of affairs.


It's Bun B and (Jazze Phizzle-Phizzle)
Introducing the artist and producer of the song.


Bun B, UGK sho nuff ladies and gentlemen
Introducing the artist and emphasizing his affiliation with UGK.


Got me some bread, made some paper
I have accumulated wealth.


Costly fabrics, minks and gators bitch I'm balling
I am wearing expensive clothing.


(diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good
I wear diamond jewelry.


Got diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good)
I wear diamond jewelry.


Before I jump up out my silk sheets, and hop off in the shower
I am waking up in my luxurious bedroom.


It's already understood, I got the money and the power
Everyone knows I am wealthy and influential.


I grab the baby powder, under shirt and white tee
I am getting dressed.


My Dickies, fitted cap and white one's that's me
I am wearing specific clothing.


A hundred karats worth of rocks, courtesy of Johnny
I have expensive diamond jewelry.


I roll a couple blunts, and load up the Tommy
I am preparing to smoke marijuana and carry a gun.


Ready to get my stunt on, my pockets on swoll
I am ready to show off my wealth.


Now all I gotta do, is see which car I'm finna roll
I need to choose which luxury car to drive.


Now I can take the Benz, or I can take the Rover
I have multiple high-end cars to choose from.


And if I pull the Bentley Coupe out, then it's over
I will really impress people if I drive my Bentley.


But I'mma keep it O-G, and pull out the slab
I am choosing to drive my classic car.


So I can sit on buck, and have some wood grain to grab
I want to enjoy the luxurious features of my car.


Last but not least, before I pull out on the scene
Before I go out in public.


You know I gotta po' me up, my oily cup of lean
I need to pour myself a cup of codeine cough syrup.


I've been stacking all this green, now it's time for some spending
I have been saving money, and now I am ready to spend it.


I've been cool about this grinding, but ain't no mo' pretending
I have been working hard and successfully.


Now if you see me in the shopping center, walking down the hall
If you see me at the mall.


It's already understood, that I'm buying out the mall
I am going to spend a lot of money at the mall.


I got six homies with me, and at least two freaks
I am with my friends and some women.


Man we looking for the Louis, and the Gucci boutiques
We are looking for high-end fashion stores.


I keep the flyest footwear, and the newest Locs
I wear expensive and fashionable shoes and sunglasses.


And if I get some'ing for me, I'm getting some'ing for my folks
If I buy something for myself, I will also buy something for my friends.


Cause we all gon be fitted up, we all popping tags
We will all be dressed well and buying expensive items.


And I ain't gotta brag, you can see it for yourself
I don't need to boast about my wealth, it's obvious.


I got ballers on my right side, and ballers on my left
I am surrounded by successful people.


We ain't from the same hoods, but it's all to the good
Even though we are from different places, we get along.


We bout getting this money, like some real G's should
We are focused on making money.


And we ain't knocking nobody's hustle, why plex man
We don't criticize anyone else's way of making money.


You only hate on yourself, when you hating on the next man
If you criticize others, you are only hurting yourself.


You can't be like Bun B, so why try to
You can't replicate my success.


Get your own bread, and you can ball just like I do
If you make your own money, you can live a luxurious lifestyle.


Before I pull up to the valet, and hop out of the car
Before I arrive at my destination and leave my car with the valet.


It's already understood, that we buying out the bar
We will be spending a lot of money at the bar.


It's a line around the corner, people trying to get inside
The bar is busy and popular.


But a playa like myself, is finna walk right by it
But I will walk past the line and enter the bar.


Now move the velvet rope, and keep the scanner
I expect to be let in without delay.


You don't wanna see us angry, like we David Banner
You don't want to see us angry, like the Hulk.


2000 and 5, Tony Montana haters
Referencing the movie Scarface and its popularity.


Ain't no need for you to knock us, just congratulate us
Don't criticize us, just acknowledge our success.


We done made it out the ghetto, by staying on the grind
We have succeeded despite our humble beginnings.


We focused on the paper chase, with money on our mind
We are dedicated to making money.


Now we just wanna shine, buy some bottles and pop em
Now we want to celebrate our success by buying expensive bottles of alcohol.


So if you see niggas out there, playa hating then stop em
If you see people criticizing us, stop them.


Cause we don't really wanna have, to bust a motherfucker's head
We don't want to resort to violence.


We just wanna holla at bad bitches, and spend this bread
We want to talk to attractive women and spend our money.


We buying everybody drinks, and making it rain
We are buying alcohol for everyone and throwing money around.


Cause I'mma rep, like a motherfucking underground king
I will represent myself as a successful underground musician.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHALON ALEXANDER, ZAK WALLACE, BERNARD FREEMAN

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