I'm Ballin
Bun B Feat. Jazze Pha Lyrics

Oooooohweeee
Singing in excitement and anticipation of good things to come.

Alright-alright-alright, (ok-ok)
Expressing satisfaction and agreement while nodding heads in rhythm to the beat.

Ok-ok-ok, (alright-alright-alright)
Affirming with enthusiasm in response to the lyrics.

Alright-alright-alright, (ok-ok)
Agreeing and showing excitement for what is to come.

Ok-ok-ok, (alright-alright-alright)
Expressing approval and liking for the ongoing song.

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

It's Bun B and (Phizzle-Phizzle-Phizzle)
Repeating the introduction of the artists and emphasizing it.

It's Bun B and (Jazze Phizzle-Phizzle)
Reaffirming the artists who are on the track.

Bun B, UGK sho nuff ladies and gentlemen
Announcing the presence of Bun B from UGK, adding flair to the introduction.

(Hook: Jazze Pha - 2x)
The start of the chorus and sweet melody by Jazze Pha.

Got me some bread, made some paper
Having a lot of money/cash.

Costly fabrics, minks and gators bitch I'm balling
Being very rich and enjoying a lavish lifestyle.

(diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good
Having quality jewelry that makes one look attractive

Got diamonds on my chest, keep me looking good)
Emphasizing the importance of having good jewelry.

(Bun B)
Transitioning to Bun B's verse.

Before I jump up out my silk sheets, and hop off in the shower
Starting with a luxurious morning routine after waking up from sleeping with fine bedding.

It's already understood, I got the money and the power
Emphasizing on being wealthy and having influence over people.

I grab the baby powder, under shirt and white tee
Getting ready in fresh undergarments and shirts.

My Dickies, fitted cap and white one's that's me
Describing his laid back fashion style of wearing Dickies (a work pant) and a fitted cap.

A hundred karats worth of rocks, courtesy of Johnny
Having a lot of jewelry from Johnny that is of high value or carats.

I roll a couple blunts, and load up the Tommy
Getting ready to smoke weed and bring along a Tommy gun for protection.

Ready to get my stunt on, my pockets on swol
Eager to show off and flex his wealth.

Now all I gotta do, is see which car I'm finna roll
Having multiple fancy cars and trying to decide which one to take out.

Now I can take the Benz, or I can take the Rover
Having a difficult time choosing between a Mercedes Benz or a Range Rover as his ride.

And if I pull the Bentley Coupe out, then it's over
Having a Bentley Coupe, and showing off his ultimate level of luxury through his car.

But I'ma keep it O-G, and pull out the slab
Deciding to take out his slab (old school car) instead.

So I can sit on buck, and have some wood grain to grab
Being excited to ride in his car with nice wood grain details.

Last but not least, before I pull out on the scene
Finalizing preparations before leaving and impressing people.

You know I gotta po' me up, my oily cup of lean
Getting a styrofoam cup filled with lean (a drug consisting of cough medicine mixed with soda).

I've been stacking all this green, now it's time for some spending
Saying that it's time to spend the money that he has saved up.

I've been cool about this grinding, but ain't no mo' pretending
Acknowledging that he's been calm and patient while hustling for his money, but can't pretend to hold back anymore.

(Hook - 2x)
Repeat of the sweet sounding chorus.

(Bun B)
Switching back to Bun B's rap.

Now if you see me in the shopping center, walking down the hall
Walking through a mall and shopping.

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

I got six homies with me, and at least two freaks
Having six friends with him at the mall, and two women who are willing to engage in physical or sexual activity.

Man we looking for the Louis, and the Gucci boutiques
Looking for the designer stores Louis Vuitton and Gucci.

I keep the flyest footwear, and the newest Locs
Stating that he always wears the coolest shoes and newest sunglasses.

And if I get some'ing for me, I'm getting some'ing for my folks
Buying things not only for himself but also for his friends and family.

Cause we all gon be fitted up, we all popping tags
Saying that they will all be wearing new and expensive clothing, and having fun shopping.

We all walking out of this mall, with big bags
Leaving the mall with numerous bags filled with purchases.

And I ain't gotta brag, you can see it for yourself
Saying that his wealth and success is visible and doesn't need to be boasted about.

I got ballers on my right side, and ballers on my left
Having friends who are financially successful.

We ain't from the same hoods, but it's all to the good
Saying that even though they come from different places, they all get along and are doing well.

We bout getting this money, like some real G's should
Saying that they are hustling hard to make money like real gangsters would.

And we ain't knocking nobody's hustle, why plex man
Stating that they don't judge others for their way of making money.

You only hate on yourself, when you hating on the next man
Conveying the message that hating on others won't benefit anyone, and only cause harm to oneself.

You can't be like Bun B, so why try to
Saying that it's impossible to replicate his success and wealth, so there's no point in trying.

Get your own bread, and you can ball just like I do
Encouraging others to make their own money and live the luxurious lifestyle that he has.

(Hook - 2x)
Repeating the chorus yet again.

(Bun B)
Bun B's rap continues.

Before I pull up to the valet, and hop out of the car
Getting ready to get out of the car at a fancy restaurant.

It's already understood, that we buying out the bar
Saying that they will be buying lots of drinks at the bar.

It's a line around the corner, people trying to get inside
Describing how packed the place is with people waiting to get inside.

But a playa like myself, is finna walk right by it
Saying that he will skip the line and walk right in.

Now move the velvet rope, and keep the scanner
Asking security to remove the velvet rope and scan his identification.

You don't wanna see us angry, like we David Banner
Warning that they don't want to get upset like the Hulk character, David Banner.

2000 and 5, Tony Montana haters
A reference to the movie Scarface, which came out 25 years prior.

Ain't no need for you to knock us, just congratulate us
Telling others to recognize and accept their success.

We done made it out the ghetto, by staying on the grind
Saying that they worked hard to get out of poverty.

We focused on the paper chase, with money on our mind
Saying that they were determined to make money and worked hard to do so.

Now we just wanna shine, buy some bottles and pop em
Saying that they just want to enjoy their wealth and drink expensive alcohol bottles.

So if you see niggaz out there, playa hating then stop em
Telling others to stop hating on their success.

Cause we don't really wanna have, to bust a motherfucker's head
Saying that they don't want to fight anyone, but will do so if provoked.

We just wanna holla at bad bitches, and spend this bread
Saying that they just want to talk to attractive women and have a good time spending money.

We buying everybody drinks, and making it rain
Saying that they will be buying drinks for everyone at the bar, while also throwing money in the air.

Cause I'ma rep, like a motherfucking underground king
Saying that he will represent himself like a king and remind people that he came from humble beginnings.