His fifth studio album We the Best Forever (2011) also saw similar commercial success, and helped bring Khaled to international prominence, as it featured the song "I'm on One", which was his first top ten hit. His sixth and seventh albums, Kiss the Ring (2012) and Suffering from Success (2013), charted in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and his eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot (2015), peaked at number 12.[5] In 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained worldwide attention as a media personality, due to his activity on social media. This foresaw the release of his ninth studio album Major Key (2016), which gained critical and commercial success; it debuted at number one the Billboard 200, was certified gold, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
He released his tenth studio album, Grateful, in 2017, which contained the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts", which charted at number one and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was also certified platinum. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd, was released in 2019; it peaked at number two, and the song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Khaled's first Grammy award win. His eponymous twelfth album was released in 2021.
Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also featured as an actor, appearing in Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).
Every Time We Come Around
DJ Khaled Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It's We The Best over everything
Get money, mo' money
Every time we come around
Doors goin' up, panties goin' down
Every time we come around
Y'all throw that money up, catch it comin' down
Baby let me blow a hundred on you
Every time we come around
Put your hand up, down
Every time we come around
You know I got that check on me, you know I got that 9 on me
Play with it or get religious, these shots'll make your shirt holey
Say please lord, forgive a nigga, actin' up like Ben Stiller
Jewelry on me so fuckin' cold, I gotta wear it with a chinchilla
I ball on these fuck niggas, Bron-Bron, D Wade
Whip white like cocaine, too dope, Rick James
I'm hardbody, my flow sick, that Eagle on me no Mike Vick
I bob and weave in that pussy good and I knock it out like Tyson
Say first round, face down, ass up, straight pound
Yeah, shorty, she know the deal and that's every time that I come 'round
This big business, I come around, smoking on that too loud
Give my dog about twelve hundred in twenty minutes he goin' down
Every time we come around
Doors goin' up, panties goin' down
Every time we come around
Y'all throw that money up, catch it comin' down
Every time we come around
Baby let me blow a hundred on you
Every time we come around
Put your hand up, down
Every time we come around
It's my year, Slime here
Cartier box face, call it the time's square
Why year, I drive and fly Lear
V-16, need a coupe with nine gears
Yeah! Mob member, star agenda
Serve niggas over these bars like bartenders (yes!)
I bob cats while shooting like guard Kemba
Hard in the paint, I stretch it, Lew Alcindor
F it, you all dinners, no protection
Tired of hearing these deadlines, no reception
Need work like wi-fi, no connection
We The Best men be the best in, cause
Every time we come around
Doors goin' up, panties goin' down
Every time we come around
Y'all throw that money up, catch it comin' down
Every time we come around
Baby let me blow a hundred on you, oh
Every time we come around, ah
Put your hand up, down
Every time we come around
They think I'ma gun 'em down
Just 'cause I'm a motherfucking king from the underground
Rest in peace, Pimp, name live long as Bun around
Niggas know me, a hundred keys, five hundred pounds
Way too advanced for these lames, had to dumb it down
Nigga try to run off with some change, I'ma hunt him down
All they do is run they mouth, me, I just run the town
'Cause the industry is being ran by a bunch of clowns
Circus, it hurts 'cause
Everybody's a boss and nobody's the workers (real shit)
Shit is getting weird
All I know is when I look 'em in the eyes they be scared
Every time we come around
Doors goin' up, panties goin' down
Every time we come around
Y'all throw that money up, catch it comin' down
Every time we come around
Baby let me blow a hundred on you, ah
Every time we come around, ah
Put your hand up, down
Every time we come around
The song "Every Time We Come Around" by DJ Khaled featuring French Montana, Jadakiss, Ace Hood and Vado is a boastful track where the artists celebrate their success and dominance in the music industry. The opening lyrics, "On everything I love, It's We The Best Music, It's We The Best over everything, Get money, mo' money" make it clear that they are part of the We The Best Music label and are focused on making more and more money. The chorus, "Every time we come around, Doors goin' up, panties goin' down, Y'all throw that money up, catch it comin' down" portrays the image of the artists walking into a club or a party and the crowd going wild, throwing money in the air, and getting ready for a good time.
The verses are filled with braggadocio, as each artist talks about their wealth, success, and influence in the rap game. Jadakiss raps about carrying a firearm and threatening those who cross him, while Ace Hood talks about the expensive jewelry he wears and the high-end cars he drives. Meanwhile, Vado talks about being the best in the game and how the industry is run by clowns, while French Montana speaks about his status as a king from the underground, his connection to the late Pimp and Bun, and his fear-inducing demeanor.
Overall, the song is an anthem for those who have made it big in the rap industry and are not afraid to flaunt their success.
Line by Line Meaning
On everything I love, It's We The Best Music
I'm serious when I say that We The Best Music is the best.
It's We The Best over everything
We The Best Music is better than anything else.
Get money, mo' money
Let's make more and more money.
Every time we come around
Whenever we show up.
Doors goin' up, panties goin' down
When we arrive, things get wild (doors open and people get excited).
Y'all throw that money up, catch it comin' down
People are so excited that they throw money in the air and it falls back down into their hands.
Baby let me blow a hundred on you
Let me spend $100 on you (as a way to show off my wealth).
Put your hand up, down
Raise your hand and then bring it back down (to the beat of the music).
You know I got that check on me, you know I got that 9 on me
I have a lot of money with me and I'm armed with a gun.
Play with it or get religious, these shots'll make your shirt holey
If you mess with me, I'll shoot you and put holes in your clothes like Swiss cheese.
Say please lord, forgive a nigga, actin' up like Ben Stiller
I'm asking for forgiveness because I'm acting crazy like Ben Stiller in his comedies.
Jewelry on me so fuckin' cold, I gotta wear it with a chinchilla
My jewelry is so cool and valuable that I have to wear it with a fancy fur coat.
I ball on these fuck niggas, Bron-Bron, D Wade
I'm better and more successful than my competition, like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade on the basketball court.
Whip white like cocaine, too dope, Rick James
My car is so cool and fast, it's like a drug, and reminds me of Rick James' song 'Superfreak.'
I'm hardbody, my flow sick, that Eagle on me no Mike Vick
I'm tough and my rapping style is amazing, like an eagle (a symbol of strength), and not like the disgraced football player Michael Vick who went to jail for dog fighting.
I bob and weave in that pussy good and I knock it out like Tyson
I'm skilled at sex and can dodge and hit my partner like the boxer Mike Tyson.
Say first round, face down, ass up, straight pound
Let's have sex with the woman's face down and butt up, and I'll thrust hard and fast.
Yeah, shorty, she know the deal and that's every time that I come 'round
The woman knows what we're going to do whenever I arrive.
This big business, I come around, smoking on that too loud
What we're doing is serious and important, and I'm smoking very strong marijuana.
Give my dog about twelve hundred in twenty minutes he goin' down
I'll give my friend $1200, and he'll spend it all in twenty minutes (because he's irresponsible with money).
It's my year, Slime here
This is my year to shine and succeed.
Cartier box face, call it the time's square
My watch is made by Cartier and has a square face, like the famous clock in New York's Times Square.
Why year, I drive and fly Lear
I'm wealthy and successful enough to own and travel in a Learjet airplane.
V-16, need a coupe with nine gears
I want a powerful, sixteen-cylinder car with nine gears.
Yeah! Mob member, star agenda
I'm part of a group and have a clear goal to become a famous star.
Serve niggas over these bars like bartenders (yes!)
I'm better than other rappers and can easily defeat them, like a bartender who serves drinks over a counter.
I bob cats while shooting like guard Kemba
I'm skilled at rapping and can defeat my opponents like the basketball player Kemba Walker, who is a great shooter.
Hard in the paint, I stretch it, Lew Alcindor
I'm tough and aggressive in my rapping, like a basketball player who dominates near the basket, and can stretch out my arms like the player formerly known as Lew Alcindor (now known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar).
F it, you all dinners, no protection
I don't care about your safety or well-being, and won't use protection during sex.
Tired of hearing these deadlines, no reception
I'm tired of hearing excuses and delays, and no one is answering my calls.
Need work like wi-fi, no connection
I need job opportunities (like wi-fi signals), but there are no connections or possibilities.
We The Best men be the best in, cause
We The Best Music is the best, because of the people involved (Jadakiss, Ace Hood, Vado, and others).
They think I'ma gun 'em down
Some people think I'll shoot them or harm them.
Just 'cause I'm a motherfucking king from the underground
But really, I'm just a successful and powerful rapper from the underground music scene.
Rest in peace, Pimp, name live long as Bun around
I'm paying tribute to the rapper Pimp C, who passed away, and his name will always be remembered along with his friend Bun B.
Niggas know me, a hundred keys, five hundred pounds
People are aware of my illegal drug business, where I deal with one hundred kilograms of drugs (commonly referred to as 'keys') which weighs five hundred pounds.
Way too advanced for these lames, had to dumb it down
I'm smarter and more talented than my competition, but had to lower my standards and make simpler music to fit in with mainstream audiences.
Nigga try to run off with some change, I'ma hunt him down
If someone tries to cheat me or steal my money, I'll aggressively go after them and punish them.
All they do is run they mouth, me, I just run the town
My opponents talk a lot, but I take action and dominate the whole area.
'Cause the industry is being ran by a bunch of clowns
I'm criticizing the music industry for being poorly-managed and led by foolish people.
Circus, it hurts 'cause
The music industry is a chaotic and painful circus.
Everybody's a boss and nobody's the workers (real shit)
Everyone claims to be important and powerful, but no one wants to do the actual work (this is real and true).
Shit is getting weird
Things are getting strange and confusing.
All I know is when I look 'em in the eyes they be scared
I can tell that people are afraid of me when I look at them directly in the eyes.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Antoine McColister, Jason Phillips, Karim Kharbouch, Khaled Bin Abdul Khaled, Teeyon Winfree
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind