I Got the Keys
DJ Khaled Lyrics

We The Best music!
Introducing the record label and the DJ.

Oh, this what we doin' here
Acknowledging the start of something big.

Another one!!!
Implying that there is already another hit song on its way.

I'mma have to put my jewelry on for this one
Indicating the significance of the moment, as he prepares to dazzle his audience.

Wraith talk, Wraith talk
Talking about the Rolls-Royce Wraith cars.

Oh, we talkin' that Wraith talk
Acknowledging the luxury of his conversation.

Safe talk, safe talk, here we go talkin' that safe talk
Talking about the importance of safety in the industry, as well as the high-level nature of their conversation.

Major key alert!
Signaling that they are good to go or in a successful position.

Oh, we good now
Confirming that they are in a good place, financially and otherwise.

Major bag alert
Alluding to their success and the amount of money they have at their disposal.

DJ Khaled!
Reminding the listener who the mastermind behind it all is.

I got them keys, keys, keys
Asserting his control over his possessions.

We go to court, we gon' plead the fifth
Preferring to remain silent about potentially incriminating information.

I know the judge, I'mma shoot him some chips
Implying that he will bribe the judge if necessary.

Niggas always asking me the key
Addressing how commonly he is asked for advice on how to attain his level of success.

'Til you own your own you can't be free
Explaining that financial independence is necessary for true freedom.

'Til you're on your own you can't be me
Stressing the importance of originality in the quest for success.

How we still slaves in 2016?
Challenging the listener to consider the ways in which we are still subjugated by systemic oppression despite the passage of time.

Key to life, keep a bag comin'
Advising to keep making money, as that is the key to a successful life.

Every night another bag comin'
Highlighting his own success and ability to continuously produce more money.

I ain't been asleep since '96
Emphasizing his tireless work ethic.

I ain't seen the back of my eyelids
Stating that he hasn't slept in years.

I been speedin' through life with no safety belt
Living in the fast lane without taking precautions.

One on one with the corner, with no safety help
Facing life's challenges alone, without any help or support.

I perform like Josh Norman, I ain't normal, nigga
Comparing his performance to that of a highly skilled athlete, highlighting his own talent.

Just a project nigga out in Beverly Hills, California, nigga
Revealing his humble beginnings in a project, contrasting with his current life of luxury.

That Wraith talk, that's foreign, nigga
Referring to the Rolls-Royce Wraith as an exotic car.

Special cloth talk here
Emphasizing the exclusivity and importance of their conversation.

All my niggas from the mud damn near
Referring to his close friends who have been with him since his beginnings in the streets, highlighting their loyalty.

All my niggas millionares
Emphasizing the level of success of himself and his friends.

We gon' take it there, I swear
Promising to continue striving for success.

You gon' think a nigga's psychic
Implying that he can predict what will happen next, perhaps due to his experience and knowledge of the industry.

You ain't seen nothin' like this
Asserting that there is nothing else like what he is doing or the success he has attained.

I should probably copyright this
Jokingly suggesting that his words and work are so valuable, they should be copyrighted.

I promise they ain't gonna like this
Implying that what he is doing is unconventional and may be met with criticism, but he is confident in his own methods.

Radar, radar oh, bitches ain't even on my radar
Referring to those who are beneath his consideration and not worth his attention.

I got a bag for lawyers, like, "Fuck your charges!"
Implying that he has plenty of money to pay for legal representation and can afford to be dismissive of any legal action taken against him.

Hop out the courtroom, like, "What charges?"
Asserting his ability to leave a courtroom unscathed, rendering any charges against him irrelevant.

Big pimpin' on your court steps
Showing off his wealth and status, even in a court setting.

Case y'all ain't notice, I ain't lost yet
Stating his ability to come out on top in any situation.

Y'all know it's one of one
Referring to his uniqueness and exclusivity in the industry.

Soon as you hear that uh, uh, uh
Implying that his presence and music are instantly recognizable.

Y'all know the difference right
Acknowledging that his music and persona are distinguishable from others in the industry.

From rap facts and fiction, right?
Drawing a distinction between reality and storytelling in his music.

Real life I'm like HOV
Comparing himself to Jay-Z, perhaps in terms of their respective successes and lifestyles.

Real life I'm life goals
Acknowledging that he is a source of inspiration for others.

In real life they're like me?
Questioning whether or not others can relate to him and his experiences.

In real life I'm like, "No."
Asserting his own uniqueness and exclusivity.

My swag different, that bag different
Indicating that his style and wealth are unlike anyone else's.

My wife Beyoncé, I brag different
Stating his pride in his relationship with Beyoncé and the status that comes with it.

My baby Blue, I dream in color
Showing his love for his daughter, Blue Ivy, and the bright future he envisions for her.

That's too much flavor, I don't rap to suckas (Ha!)
Implying that his influence and style are too unique for those who cannot appreciate it.

God bless you all, I only talk special talk
Leaving his audience with a positive message, while also reiterating the importance of their conversation.

Said I only talk special cloth
Reiterating his exclusivity in conversation and lifestyle.

Secure the bag alert
Advising to continue making money and being successful.

Alert, alert, alert, alert, alert, alert
Emphasizing the importance of his message, and perhaps suggesting that others should pay close attention.

We got 'em alert
Confirming that they are successful and have achieved their goals.

We the best!
Reminding the listener of the success of the record label and the people behind it.

Roc Nation! Freebandz!
Shouting out two other record labels.