Denzel Washington
Chamillionaire Lyrics


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[Intro - Chamillionaire - talking]
Money, power and fame like - Denzel Washington, yeah
(Hey!, hey!, hey!)

[Female Voice]
(Chamillitary mayne)

[Chorus - Chamillionaire (Z-Ro) {Both}]
Don't try to knock the hustle 'cause ya just wastin ya time
I'm cooler than Denzel Washington with mine
I know I'm a playa, (I know I'm a playa)
{I know I'm a money makin playa, so playa}
(Don't try to knock the hustle 'cause ya just wastin ya time
I'm cooler than Denzel Washington with mine)
I know I'm a playa
(I know I'm a playa)
{I know I'm playa so you haters, you're just wastin ya time}

[Verse 1 - Chamillionaire]
I keep the wallet with the wads, so I'm ridin with the noise
Plus the clip is fully loaded as the inside of my garage (cars)
Look at all my broads, if you tryin to see the stars
Find me and you gon' feel like you done found ya way to Mars
Keep the paper punctuated (hey!), yeah that's the new philosophy
A G I gotta be, on top of that like an apostrophe
Fame must of got to me (hey!), confidence is got to be
I autograph myself, write a check and make it out to me
Beggers can't be choosers (choosers), go and get a ruler
Chain extra long like Wilt Chamberlain's my jeweler (hey!)
Other known as Koopa, ain't nobody cooler
Brain is her thing then she'd love to be my tutor (hey!)
She lovin my cologne, huh, recognize the odor
Must've smelled money, Ben Franklin's what I told her (hey!)
Pistol I'm a tote a, big swangers on my Rota
So they talkin about my money in the city like promoters, hold up

[Chorus]

[Verse 2 - Z-Ro (Chamillionaire) {Both}]
I'm a thug, so my criminal record ain't clean
(The record ain't clean, clean)
That's why I'm paranoid around police
(Lookin out for the police)
I'm a superstar but I'm still street
(You know we gonna keep it street, street)
I got the gun under my seat, so don't agitate me
In the blink of an e-y-e, you will become a memory, mayne
I will never have my gun on safety
'Cause I've been feelin the strangest feeling lately
(Chasin money, you know them haters hate it)
The 300 is cool but I want Mercedes
It ain't nothin fraudulent about me
Five Deuce Hoover C-R-I-P
(And can't no woman get no money out of me)
Unless it's Grandma, Dottie or Auntie
I still represent S.U.C.
(And I'm a hold it down for Chamillitary)
When I meet up with 2Pac and Pimp C
{And when I'm gone they gon' still remember me}

[Chorus]

[Verse 3 - Chamillionaire]
If you knew what I knew then you would know what's in my bank account
And you would know why those that talk too much and me ain't hangin out
Rats be runnin in traps and I ain't hangin around with Danger Mouse
Walkin into Forbes, could of swore I heard my name announced
Ain't talkin about no dough but wonderin why I'm so rude to you
I only talk that (dollar), talk that (digit), talk that (numeral)
Chill with all the gossipin, it's business as usual
Ben Franklin passed away and I was present at the funeral
You breakin in my house? Dog I hope that what you ain't about
I keep a Mike Vick, so I hope you good at breakin out
Breakin in my vault? Naw, I hope this heater make you doubt
I got the right to think that I'm the best because I paid the cost





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Chamillionaire's song "Denzel Washington," the rapper alludes to the famous Hollywood actor as a symbol of success, fame, money, and power. The chorus repeats the line, "Don't try to knock the hustle 'cause ya just wastin ya time. I'm cooler than Denzel Washington with mine," emphasizing that he is proud of his success and won't let anyone bring him down. In the first verse, Chamillionaire describes his opulent lifestyle, with wads of cash, expensive cars, and plenty of women, all while maintaining his confidence and coolness.


In the second verse, guest artist Z-Ro also raps about his ability to stay true to his roots as a "thug" while still maintaining his success as a superstar. He talks about his paranoia around police and the necessity of keeping a gun close by for safety. He also mentions his love for the S.U.C. (Screwed Up Click), a Houston-based hip-hop group, and his hope that his legacy will be remembered alongside fellow fallen rappers 2Pac and Pimp C.


Overall, "Denzel Washington" is a boastful and confident song about the rapper's success and determination to keep moving forward, no matter what obstacles may come their way.


Line by Line Meaning

Money, power and fame like - Denzel Washington, yeah
I have achieved wealth, influence and recognition in my field, similar to the actor Denzel Washington.


Don't try to knock the hustle 'cause ya just wastin ya time I'm cooler than Denzel Washington with mine I know I'm a playa, (I know I'm a playa) {I know I'm a money makin playa, so playa} (Don't try to knock the hustle 'cause ya just wastin ya time I'm cooler than Denzel Washington with mine) I know I'm a playa (I know I'm a playa) {I know I'm playa so you haters, you're just wastin ya time}
I am successful in my endeavors, and I am not bothered by those who attempt to bring me down. I am confident and cool, like Denzel Washington, in my money-making pursuits.


I keep the wallet with the wads, so I'm ridin with the noise Plus the clip is fully loaded as the inside of my garage (cars) Look at all my broads, if you tryin to see the stars Find me and you gon' feel like you done found ya way to Mars
I keep lots of cash on me, and I ride in style with lots of cars and a loaded gun. I have many attractive partners, and I live like a celebrity.


Keep the paper punctuated (hey!), yeah that's the new philosophy A G I gotta be, on top of that like an apostrophe Fame must of got to me (hey!), confidence is got to be I autograph myself, write a check and make it out to me
Money is my guiding principle, and I am confident in myself and my fame. I am so famous that I sign autographs for myself and pay myself large sums of money.


Beggers can't be choosers (choosers), go and get a ruler Chain extra long like Wilt Chamberlain's my jeweler (hey!) Other known as Koopa, ain't nobody cooler Brain is her thing then she'd love to be my tutor (hey!)
You have to make do with what you have in life. My jewelry is expensive and custom made, and I am known as a cool guy. Women love me and are attracted to my intelligence.


She lovin my cologne, huh, recognize the odor Must've smelled money, Ben Franklin's what I told her (hey!) Pistol I'm a tote a, big swangers on my Rota So they talkin about my money in the city like promoters, hold up
A woman is attracted to me because of the scent of my expensive cologne. She can smell my wealth, and I make sure to carry a gun for protection. People in my city talk about my wealth often, like they are promoting it.


I'm a thug, so my criminal record ain't clean (The record ain't clean, clean) That's why I'm paranoid around police (Lookin out for the police) I'm a superstar but I'm still street (You know we gonna keep it street, street) I got the gun under my seat, so don't agitate me In the blink of an e-y-e, you will become a memory, mayne
I have a criminal past, so I am wary of law enforcement. Despite my fame, I maintain my street credibility and carry a gun for protection. I am not afraid to use it if necessary.


I will never have my gun on safety 'Cause I've been feelin the strangest feeling lately (Chasin money, you know them haters hate it) The 300 is cool but I want Mercedes It ain't nothin fraudulent about me
I keep my gun ready for use at all times, and I have an unexplained sense of danger lately. I am chasing money, and my haters do not like it. I prefer a Mercedes over the Chrysler 300, and I am an honest person.


Five Deuce Hoover C-R-I-P (And can't no woman get no money out of me) Unless it's Grandma, Dottie or Auntie I still represent S.U.C.
I am involved in the Five Deuce Hoover gang, and I do not let women take advantage of my wealth except for my family members. I represent the Screwed Up Click music group.


If you knew what I knew then you would know what's in my bank account And you would know why those that talk too much and me ain't hangin out Rats be runnin in traps and I ain't hangin around with Danger Mouse Walkin into Forbes, could of swore I heard my name announced
If people knew how much money I had, they would understand why I do not associate with those who talk too much. I avoid people who might cause me trouble, like Danger Mouse. I feel important and recognized when I walk into Forbes magazine.


Ain't talkin about no dough but wonderin why I'm so rude to you I only talk that (dollar), talk that (digit), talk that (numeral) Chill with all the gossipin, it's business as usual Ben Franklin passed away and I was present at the funeral
I am not rude to people because of money, but I do like to talk about it often. I do not engage in gossip because I am focused on my business. I was so rich that I attended Benjamin Franklin's funeral in the past.


You breakin in my house? Dog I hope that what you ain't about I keep a Mike Vick, so I hope you good at breakin out Breakin in my vault? Naw, I hope this heater make you doubt I got the right to think that I'm the best because I paid the cost
I am prepared to defend my home and wealth at all times. I have a dog and a gun for protection, and I am confident in my abilities. I believe that my wealth was earned and makes me the best.




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Andy Trombatore

z-ro and cham harmonize really well!! They should team up and do an album together

Oliver B

Damn.. 12yrs ago. Hope you still alive bro ✌️

Shane Johnson

Let’s make it happen

Rocky 90

Cham and Zro killed it 🔥

ArminWarwick

One of the best uncommercial hip hop songs of all time.

david trujillo

THE most underrated rapper in the game hands down. Even in Texas, Cham doesn't really get radio play. It's either mainstream "pop" rap (B.o.B / Young Money) or you don't get played.

tJEkZiE

this is seriously AMAZING! cant wait for mm7 thats gonna be fire . CHAMILLITARY MAYNE!

Gamecock Russ

Chamillionaire is the real deal he is one of the most rare rappers an way too underrated he can rap on any beat any style an wreck it....keep doin what you do Cham i fucks with ya music man

Fuch Ewe

Fuck yea. Z-ro kills it. Im hopin that this shit will jump him up to the national level so he can get that respect he owed. Loved in the south rest of the world bout to know

Adrian Rodriguez

2021 and it still goes hard 🔥

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