Collie Buddz employs a style that is strongly rooted in 1990's era conscious and dancehall style reggae, using beats and vocal techniques reminiscent of the iconic stars of that day - including Sizzla, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man. The singer has attributed the defining influences on his music to lyrical clashes (such as those between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer) and dubplates, particularly those of Kilimanjaro, that were core to the sound clash culture of the 90's.
Buddz is an avid fan of Buju Banton and cites that artist's "Mr. Mention" has one of his favorite albums.
Bank
Collie Buddz Lyrics
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Whoa, ay
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Money haffi run
All day me check fi it, bank account me just pree it
Money haffi run like 100-yard dash
Usain Bolt speed to the cash
All day me check fi it, bank account me just pree it
Money haffi run, yeah, just like water
Fi me son and me likkle daughter
Money can't
Step out inna, mi, press clean
Swagga gon' make ya gyal switch team
Roll up a little blue dream
I roll out inna di new Beam
Life short, get your money up
An' me nuh have no patience, mi run it go
'Pon the money like a drive-by
Hater can't see me, man a mile high
Yeah just a new year, new tings
New phone, who dis?
New town, new bitch
Live fast and die rich
The money haffi run
All day me check fi it, bank account me just pree it
Money haffi run like 100 yard dash
Usain Bolt speed to the cash
Money can't done
All day me check fi it, bank account me just pree it it
Money haffi run, yeah, just like water
Fi me son and me little daughter
(Ay) money can't done
We see the money we gon' chase it, yeah
Run-runnin' up the paceness, and yeah
They say we never make it
Now your girl wanna taste it and yeah
Broke boys whol' of dem man a bad mind
Now they pingin' up my hotline
But we ain't stoppin', we don't halftime
The money money dem want mine
Blowin' money on the weekend like often yeah I really do this often
And we ain't stoppin' til' the morning
Zim-zim, I might pull up in a foreign
Blowin' money on the weekend like often, often
Yeah I really do this often
Oh lord we ain't stoppin' 'til the morning
No we ain't stoppin', we ain't stoppin' cah
The money haffi run
All day me check fi it, bank account me just pree it
Money haffi run like 100 yard dash
Usain Bolt speed to the cash
Money can't done
All day me check fi it, bank account me just pree it it
Money haffi run, yeah, just like water
Fi me son and me little daughter
Can't done
Mommy need that monthly check (yeah)
Tell the DJ better bump me next like (whoa)
(Spend it) get your hands out of the pot (c'mon)
'Cause I really don't wanna have to reroute what I got like (whoa)
(Go) put money in my fathers hands (yeah)
Give my little sister money for her college plans
Shut down the club now that everybody in the spot know that Russ got ends
Money make your girl leave you, come back with me and get crack like whoa
First thing she sees when she walks in my house is a wall full of plaques like whoa
Any fool can earn money (yeah), a wise man saves, any fool can burn money, oh
You a worker not a boss, that's wait your turn money
Had to hustle, around the clock constant
Walked right in, you around the block watchin'
Stop plottin' on me and my downfall
I'm gettin' to the bag without y'all (damn)
Any fool can earn money, a wise man saves, any fool can burn money
You a worker not a boss, on some wait your turn money
That ain't really yours, you gotta return money
Money haffi run (damn)
All day me check fi it, bank account me just pree it
Money haffi run like 100 yard dash
Usain Bolt speed to the cash
Money can't done
All day me check fi it, bank account me just pree it it
Money haffi run, yeah, just like water
Fi me son and me little daughter
Money can't done
In “Bank,” Collie Buddz emphasizes the importance of money and how he needs it to continuously flow in his life. In the first verse, he talks about how he checks his bank account all day to make sure money is coming in like water. He even compares himself to Usain Bolt who runs 100-yard dashes at lightning speed, saying that the money needs to come in just as fast. Buddz also has a daughter who relies on him, so he emphasizes the need to keep the money coming.
In the second verse, he talks about how he’s living his best life with his ‘swagga’ and ‘blue dream’ while chasing his dreams and chasing the money. He emphasizes the need to live fast and die rich, showing his motivation to keep hustling until he reaches his financial goals.
In the final verse, Collie Buddz talks about how he has worked hard to get where he is now and warns others not to plot against him. He empowers listeners to be wise with their money and to avoid being foolish with their spending, telling them to save instead of burn money. Overall, “Bank” is a motivational song that encourages listeners to keep hustling for their financial goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Money haffi run
Money must flow and be available
All day me check fi it, bank account me just pree it
I check my bank account all day to make sure my money is there
Money haffi run like 100-yard dash
Money must flow like it's running a race
Usain Bolt speed to the cash
I need to get money as fast as Usain Bolt runs at his races
Money can't done
Money can't be used up; there must always be more
Yeah, just like water
Money must flow like water
Fi me son and me likkle daughter
Money must support my son and daughter
Step out inna, mi, press clean
I am dressed cleanly
Swagga gon' make ya gyal switch team
My style and confidence can make a woman leave her partner and choose me instead
Roll up a little blue dream
I smoke a little weed
I roll out inna di new Beam
I drive a new BMW
Life short, get your money up
Life is short, so get as much money as possible
An' me nuh have no patience, mi run it go
I don't have any patience, I go get money right away
'Pon the money like a drive-by
I quickly and eagerly acquire money
Hater can't see me, man a mile high
Haters can't keep up with me and my success
We see the money we gon' chase it, yeah
If we see an opportunity for money, we will go for it
Run-runnin' up the paceness, and yeah
We quickly increase our pace for making money
They say we never make it
People said we would never succeed
Now your girl wanna taste it and yeah
Now that we are successful, women want to be with us
Any fool can earn money
Anyone can make money
A wise man saves, any fool can burn money, oh
A wise person saves their money, but anyone can easily spend it all
You a worker not a boss, that's wait your turn money
You are not in charge and must wait for your opportunity to make money
Had to hustle, around the clock constant
I had to work hard all the time
Walked right in, you around the block watchin'
I succeeded while others watched from afar
Stop plottin' on me and my downfall
Stop trying to plan for my failure
I'm gettin' to the bag without y'all (damn)
I am making money without any help
That ain't really yours, you gotta return money
The money you have is not really yours; you have to pay it back eventually
Mommy need that monthly check (yeah)
My mother needs a check to live on each month
Tell the DJ better bump me next like (whoa)
Tell the DJ to play my music next
(Spend it) get your hands out of the pot (c'mon)
Stop taking money that isn't yours
'Cause I really don't wanna have to reroute what I got like (whoa)
I don't want to have to change my financial plans
(Go) put money in my fathers hands (yeah)
Give my father money
Give my little sister money for her college plans
Give my sister money to help her pay for college
Shut down the club now that everybody in the spot know that Russ got ends
I am so wealthy that I can close down a club and everyone knows it's because of me
Money make your girl leave you, come back with me and get crack like whoa
Money can cause a woman to leave her partner and want to be with me instead
First thing she sees when she walks in my house is a wall full of plaques like whoa
The first impressive thing she sees when she enters my home is a wall full of awards and recognition
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bertan Jafer, Colin Harper, Russell Vitale
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eli Bush
Collie Buddz always coming with the bangers! 🔥🔥💯💲💰💰💰
Ilai Sandoval
Now it’s time for Russ & Collie Buddz to go on tour together! 🙏🏼💯❤️
Kieran Carter
I would be a fuck load to see that
Ali Baba
And B young as well 🔥
Buddha Vibes
The three voices together are perfection ❤️❤️
Sleez
Another great song! Been a fan for a long long time! collie's music is the best👌
Scottie Matthews
Bangin single! Cant wait for the new album Collie. Keep doing your thang! God bless
Shah Choudhury
been listening to collie buddz for 10 years and now hes come round with these new lads from the scene
salute brother
absolute banger
Fyre Ch13f
Love the way Russ switches it up, loving the vibes 🔥🔥🔥
Showeb Akhtar
Collie buddz brings vibes like no other ! Heads be turning when I blast your tracks Brudda ✌🏽