Cam'ron made his acting debut on the 2002 film Paid in Full, where he played the character Rico, who is based on former Harlem drug dealer Alpo. In 2006, Cam'ron would return to his acting career and make his debut in screen writing in his movie Killa Season. Cam'ron plays a high school basketball player who eventually drops out of high school to begin his own drug ring. The movie was released in 2006, simultaneous with the Killa Season album.
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Cam'ron Lyrics
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We dream chase
Cause that's all we was given to start with
They we realized
The dream was attainable
Now look at us
(Maybach music)
Countin money all I seem to hear is benji talkin
Hater we ain't conversatin it's just semis talkin
Countin money all I seem to hear is benji talkin
Countin money all I seem to hear is benji talkin
Hater we ain't conversatin' it's just semis talkin
Used to be the boul
They said they have a penny on em
Now I walk around with twenty chains with like a milli on em
Lace up my boots
Put on my strap
And go lookin for that paper I'm like where it's at
They lookin at me
I'm starin back (I see you)
Feelin like I'm superman
Every time I wear this mac
Monday
It's probably 106 & park
Tuesday
Probably in the hood where it get dark
Wednesday
Probably catch me swimmin' with the sharks
With blood drippin' from my shoes
These lous coated in my heart
See dreamchasin' is a occupation
Those with the job understand the process and manifestation
A dream starts as a thought
And it's nurtured, achieved and sustained
Then we go back in our minds for more work
Let me out my cell
Right back on the mission
Fresh from off a bail
Right back in the kitchen
Who the fuck gon' pay my lawyer
I got
And like eighty grams of crack
He said the feds probably come for ya
I'm like oh lord
Copper said I tried to kill I'm when I go to court
I hope they don't find me guilty
It's my word against they word
And I won't get a chance to speak
I caught my case with nine of my niggas
And I'm the only one they beat
I took one for the team
Even though I had a dream like Martin Luther King
Who thought that I'd be cover of these magazines
Cause I be spittin' fire flow on kerosene
Lemme talk to em
Uh
Fuck y'all niggas gon' say about me
My north niggas they don't play about me
South Philly niggas that'll spray about me
A million dollar bail in a day bout me
Ain't gotta sound real cause they'll tell you that
I'm on the top floor, I started where the cellar at
Self made, bitches
I had a dream one time
It was that I was gon make a lot of money
Doin' what I wanted to do
I went after it
And it was a struggle to achieve
But you know what
I caught that bitch
Dreamchasers
This is where
Dreams become reality
The Intro song by Cam'ron & The U.N. is a rap song that talks about the journey of chasing dreams. The song describes how the dream of having something attainable can become real with hard work and dedication. The opening lyrics highlight how people start dreaming because it is all they are given in life, but as they grow and realize that the dream is achievable, they put in the effort to attain it. The song portrays the experiences of the artist while chasing his dream as a rap star, with lines like "Countin money all I seem to hear is benji talkin, hater we ain't conversatin it's just semis talkin." The artist describes his journey of rags to riches, from having no penny on him to walking around with twenty chains worth a million dollars.
The artist's journey hasn't always been easy, and the song describes the struggles he encountered, such as being arrested and fighting his case in court. The song also talks about how people who chase dreams understand the process and manifestation of making their dream a reality. The song becomes more personal and emotional towards the end, as the artist reflects on how chasing the dream wasn't always easy, but it was worth it because he achieved his dream.
Line by Line Meaning
You see
Listen up and pay attention
We dream chase
We work hard to achieve our goals and aspirations
Cause that's all we was given to start with
We had nothing to begin with; we had to make our own opportunities
They we realized
Then we understood
The dream was attainable
We discovered that our dreams were possible to achieve
Now look at us
We succeeded and made our dreams a reality
Countin money all I seem to hear is benji talkin
All I hear is the sound of money being counted
Hater we ain't conversatin it's just semis talkin
We don't have time for haters; we only hear the sound of our guns (semis)
Used to be the boul
We used to be poor and struggling
They said they have a penny on em
People used to say they were broke and had no money
Now I walk around with twenty chains with like a milli on em
Now I have lots of money and can afford to wear expensive jewelry
Lace up my boots
Put on my shoes
Put on my strap
Load my gun
And go lookin for that paper I'm like where it's at
I'm searching for money and asking where it is
They lookin at me
People are staring at me
I'm starin back (I see you)
I'm also staring back at them
Feelin like I'm superman
Confident and powerful
Every time I wear this mac
Every time I wear this jacket (possibly a bulletproof vest)
Monday
On Monday
It's probably 106 & park
I'm probably on the TV show 106 & Park
Tuesday
On Tuesday
Probably in the hood where it get dark
I'm probably in a dangerous neighborhood
Wednesday
On Wednesday
Probably catch me swimmin' with the sharks
I might be in risky situations (swimming with sharks)
With blood drippin' from my shoes
My shoes are stained with blood from the violence around me
These lous coated in my heart
These expensive shoes are a symbol of my success, but my heart still remains in the hood
See dreamchasin' is a occupation
Pursuing your dreams is a full-time job
Those with the job understand the process and manifestation
People who chase their dreams understand the journey and rewards
A dream starts as a thought
Every dream begins as a simple idea
And it's nurtured, achieved and sustained
The dream is developed, pursued, and maintained
Then we go back in our minds for more work
After achieving our dreams, we still strive for self-improvement and growth
Let me out my cell
Release me from prison
Right back on the mission
Immediately get back to my goals and aspirations
Fresh from off a bail
Recently released from paying bail
Who the fuck gon' pay my lawyer
Who will pay for my legal fees?
I got
I have
And like eighty grams of crack
I have drugs on me
He said the feds probably come for ya
Someone warned me that the authorities might arrest me
I'm like oh lord
I'm worried and scared
Copper said I tried to kill I'm when I go to court
The cop is accusing me of attempted murder in court
I hope they don't find me guilty
I pray that I am not convicted
It's my word against they word
It's a he said/she said situation
And I won't get a chance to speak
I feel like the justice system is unfair and stacked against me
I caught my case with nine of my niggas
My case involves me and nine of my friends
And I'm the only one they beat
I am the only one who was physically harmed by the police during the arrest
I took one for the team
I sacrificed myself for the benefit of the group
Even though I had a dream like Martin Luther King
Despite my struggles, I still have big dreams like Martin Luther King Jr.
Who thought that I'd be cover of these magazines
I can't believe I'm famous enough to be on magazine covers
Cause I be spittin' fire flow on kerosene
My raps are hot and explosive like kerosene
Lemme talk to em
Let me address the audience
Fuck y'all niggas gon' say about me
I don't care what you have to say about me
My north niggas they don't play about me
My friends from the north are loyal and protective of me
South Philly niggas that'll spray about me
My friends from South Philly are willing to use guns to protect me
A million dollar bail in a day bout me
I have enough money to pay a million-dollar bail in one day
Ain't gotta sound real cause they'll tell you that
I don't need to boast because others can attest to my success
I'm on the top floor, I started where the cellar at
I came from the bottom and now I'm at the top
Self made, bitches
I created my own success, without the help of others
I had a dream one time
I once had a dream
It was that I was gon make a lot of money
My dream was to become wealthy
Doin' what I wanted to do
By pursuing my dreams, I am doing what makes me happy
I went after it
I pursued my dream with determination and effort
And it was a struggle to achieve
It was difficult to reach my goal
But you know what
Nevertheless
I caught that bitch
I achieved my dream
Dreamchasers
We are people who go after our dreams
This is where
Here is where
Dreams become reality
We make our dreams come true here
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOMINICK LAMB, LESLIE A. WEINSTEIN, NORMAN LANDSBERG, JOHN ELIS VENTURA, FELIX PAPPALARDI, KARIM KHARBOUCH, SHARIF EMIL SLATER, KANYE OMARI WEST, DWAYNE CARTER, MIKE DEAN
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