No Time
C. Jay Dinero Lyrics


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Yo, I'm tired of chumps tryin' to waste my time
I ain't got no time to play
Gotta make moves

Never no time to play
Gotta keep workin' every day
Never no time to play
Gotta make moves with no delay
(I gotta make moves)

Never no time to play
(No time to play)
Gotta keep workin' every day
Never no time to play
(I gotta make moves)
Gotta make moves

Nope, I can't stop
Nope, I can't stop to talk
I gotta go, I gotta go, yo
Basically I'm a brother they depend on, lean on
So now I gotta be gone, I gotta keep strong

Always stayin' busy, kid 'cause I can never fall off
Laziness ain't gettin' to me
There's too much opportunity
And I'm not waitin' for no one
'Cause slow ones, they don't get nuttin' done, son

Never no time to play
Gotta keep workin' every day
(No time to play)
Never no time to play
Gotta make moves with no delay
(I gotta make moves)

Never no time to play
Gotta keep workin' every day
(No time to play)
Never no time to play
Gotta make moves
(I gotta make moves)

Your time is runnin' short, sport
Make a move or get caught
Nothing lasts forever, nothing lasts forever, baby
Maybe, you shouldn't act so crazy
Instead of tryin' to be the man
You could really be the man

If you had a plan, understand?
But I'm not the one to be waitin' for ya
Back in the day, I used to do stuff for ya
Now I'm warnin' ya
That you really ain't no pimp, you wimp

Never no time to play
Gotta keep workin' every day
(No time to play)
Never no time to play
Gotta make moves with no delay
(I gotta make moves)

Never no time to play
Gotta keep workin' every day
Never no time to play
(I gotta make moves)
Gotta make moves

I gotta make moves, each and every day
I need the cash, I need the cash money
With my rhyme display, I may take all the paper wild
I guess I have the know-how

When you see me in the house you better go
"What's up G? What's up Gang?"
Then give me a pound because I've been down
Dedicated and I've waited for my turn
'Cause respect is somethin' you earn

Never no time to play
Gotta keep workin' every day
Never no time to play
(Uh, I gotta make moves)
Gotta make moves with no delay

Never no time to play
(No time to play)
Gotta keep workin' every day
Never no time to play
(I gotta make moves)
Gotta make moves

Never no time to play
Gotta keep workin' every day
Never no time to play
Gotta make moves with no delay

Never no time to play
Gotta keep workin' every day
Never no time to play
Gotta make moves

Never no time to play
Gotta make moves
Never no time to play
No time to play, ahh
Never no time to play
Gotta make moves

Ain't got no time
I ain't got no time
Ain't got no time
I ain't got no time

(No time to play)
I ain't got no time
(No time to play)
No time to play
(No time to play)
Ain't got no time
(No time to play)
(No, no time to play)

(No time to play)
I ain't got no time
(No time to play)
I ain't got no time
(No time to play)
No time to play
(No time to play)

Ain't got no time
I ain't got no time
I ain't got no time
Never have the time

Never no time to play
No time to play
No time to play
No time to play

No time to play
My man Ronny Jordan gets busy on guitar
DC Lee and Big Shug in the house
Big shouts to the crew




"Whassup?" To the Cutthroats, slicker than most
I ain't got no time, yo, so I'm gone, I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of C. Jay Dinero's song "No Time" convey a message about the importance of constant hard work and determination. The singer is tired of people trying to waste his time and is focused on making moves and achieving his goals. He emphasizes that he can never slow down or be idle because there is too much opportunity to be seized. The lyrics speak to the idea of being self-motivated and dedicated, never waiting for anyone else to make something happen. Additionally, he warns those who act foolishly that time is running short and they need to make a plan if they want to be successful.


The song itself is an upbeat hip-hop track with an energetic and catchy beat. It features guitar riffs from Ronny Jordan and additional vocals from DC Lee and Big Shug. The song was released in 1994 on the album "Original Flavor - Beyond Flavor," under the label Atlantic Records. The album received fairly positive reviews, with some critics praising the blend of old-school and new-school hip-hop styles. Overall, "No Time" is a motivational song with a positive message, encouraging listeners to stay focused and driven in order to achieve their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, I'm tired of chumps tryin' to waste my time
I'm tired of people who waste my time trying to talk to me


I ain't got no time to play
I don't have free time to waste


Gotta make moves
I need to make progress in my life


Never no time to play
I never have the opportunity to have fun


Gotta keep workin' every day
I need to keep grinding every day


Gotta make moves with no delay
I need to make progress without hesitation


Nope, I can't stop
I can't take a break


Nope, I can't stop to talk
I can't waste my time chatting


Basically I'm a brother they depend on, lean on
People depend on me and trust me


So now I gotta be gone, I gotta keep strong
I need to leave now and stay strong


Always stayin' busy, kid 'cause I can never fall off
I'm always staying busy to make sure I don't fail


Laziness ain't gettin' to me
I can't be lazy


There's too much opportunity
There are too many chances to make progress


'Cause slow ones, they don't get nuttin' done, son
People who move slowly never get anything done


Your time is runnin' short, sport
You don't have much time left


Make a move or get caught
Take action or face consequences


Nothing lasts forever, nothing lasts forever, baby
Things don't last forever


Maybe, you shouldn't act so crazy
Perhaps you should calm down


Instead of tryin' to be the man
Don't try to be the boss


You could really be the man
You could be successful in your own way


If you had a plan, understand?
If you had a strategy, do you understand?


Back in the day, I used to do stuff for ya
I helped you before


Now I'm warnin' ya
Now I'm cautioning you


That you really ain't no pimp, you wimp
You're not really a player, you're weak


I need the cash, I need the cash money
I need to earn money


With my rhyme display, I may take all the paper wild
My style of music may make me successful


I guess I have the know-how
I have the necessary knowledge


Ain't got no time
I don't have any time


My man Ronny Jordan gets busy on guitar
Ronny Jordan is a talented guitarist


"Whassup?" To the Cutthroats, slicker than most
Greetings to my friends, who are smarter than most


I ain't got no time, yo, so I'm gone, I'm gone
I don't have any time left, so I'm leaving




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEITH ELAM, BARRY EUGENE WHITE

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