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).
Murcielago
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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Last time I seen bird, he said young nigga get this money
Fuck these niggas
And you know what I said
I said, fuck 'em!
Uh, murcielago when the doors go up
And when the money fall you know the hoes turn up
And I pray to God he don't Let my soul burn up!
Born sinner nigga, I was born winnin'
Heart cold, but my soul warm in it
Glock 40 and, I go to war with it
Steady aim, shoota' with a form, with it
And I go on tour with it
If I see it, then you know I'm gon get it
Yeah nigga, for the love of that paper
I got hoes sipping, liquor, six in the morning with it
I'd die for this cream, die for my dreams
As I stay and I fight on the side of the ring
With my back to the rope
Hear the crowd as they scream
But I come out on top like Mohamed Ali, woooo!
These hoes fuck so good
Now Lil' nigga get money now!
Same bitches laughing at me I was dead broke
Gettin' head from 'em thinkin' how funny now!
Brand new Rolls Royce in the summer now
Big boy mink coats when they come around
And they wanna put a hole in my soul
Head shot for a hater now simmer down
Uh, murcielago when the doors go up
And when the money fall you know the hoes turn up
But, when the money gone you know the hoes turn down
And I pray to God he don't Let my soul burn up!
Uh, murcielago when the doors go up
And when the money fall you know the hoes turn up
But, when the money gone you know the hoes turn down
And I pray to God he don't Let my soul burn up!
Eight million dollars on a brand new Lamb
Suicide like revolvers don't jam
Mountain top, nigga, high in this fame
Filthy rich, still doing my thing
Popped off, we had to pop that spot
Jewels flying, nigga, we so hot
Yachts, condos, living that life
I'll do it again and I'll pay that twice!
Uh, murcielago when the doors go up
And when the money fall you know the hoes turn up
But, when the money gone you know the hoes turn down
And I pray to God he don't Let my soul burn up!
Uh, murcielago when the doors go up
And when the money fall you know the hoes turn up
But, when the money gone you know the hoes turn down
And I pray to God he don't Let my soul burn up!
The lyrics of DJ Khaled's "Murcielago" are all about the pursuit and acquisition of wealth, luxury, and success. The song revolves around the idea that money and fame can bring fleeting happiness and fleeting pleasures. The first verse sets a tone of rebellion and defiance against haters and non-believers. The second verse talks about the price of success and the barriers you need to overcome to achieve it. The third verse highlights the riches that money can buy and the confidence and fearless attitude it instills in the individual. The chorus repeats the mantra of "Murcielago," a luxury car brand that symbolizes the opulence and extravagance associated with the rap lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Birdman, what up?
DJ Khaled greets Birdman at the beginning of the song.
Last time I seen bird, he said young nigga get this money
Birdman gave DJ Khaled some advice to obtain wealth the last time they met.
Fuck these niggas
DJ Khaled expresses his disdain for people who don't support his success.
And you know what I said
DJ Khaled rhetorically asks the listener if they know how he responded to Birdman's advice at the beginning of the song.
I said, fuck 'em!
DJ Khaled decided to ignore the people who didn't believe in him and focus on his success.
Uh, murcielago when the doors go up
DJ Khaled sings about his Lamborghini Murcielago car with upward-opening doors.
And when the money fall you know the hoes turn up
DJ Khaled knows that women will come around when he flaunts his wealth.
But, when the money gone you know the hoes turn down
DJ Khaled understands that women will lose interest when he doesn't have money anymore.
And I pray to God he don't Let my soul burn up!
DJ Khaled prays that his soul won't suffer eternal damnation for his materialistic desires.
Born sinner nigga, I was born winnin'
DJ Khaled acknowledges that he was born with the ability to succeed, but he also has a dark side.
Heart cold, but my soul warm in it
DJ Khaled has a tough exterior, but he still has a compassionate side.
Glock 40 and, I go to war with it
DJ Khaled will defend himself with a gun if needed.
Steady aim, shoota' with a form, with it
DJ Khaled is skilled at shooting a gun with accuracy.
And I go on tour with it
DJ Khaled brings his gun with him when he goes on tour.
If I see it, then you know I'm gon get it
DJ Khaled will seize opportunities for success when he sees them.
Yeah nigga, for the love of that paper
DJ Khaled is motivated by his desire for money.
I got hoes sipping, liquor, six in the morning with it
DJ Khaled enjoys having women drink with him early in the morning.
I'd die for this cream, die for my dreams
DJ Khaled is willing to make sacrifices for his success.
As I stay and I fight on the side of the ring
DJ Khaled is fighting for his success like a boxer in a ring.
With my back to the rope
DJ Khaled feels like he's been backed into a corner in his pursuit of success.
Hear the crowd as they scream
DJ Khaled hears the voices of people who root for his success.
But I come out on top like Mohamed Ali, woooo!
DJ Khaled is metaphorically like Muhammad Ali, a legendary boxer known for winning.
These hoes fuck so good
DJ Khaled has had sexual relations with women who are attracted to his success.
Now Lil' nigga get money now!
DJ Khaled encourages other young men to pursue their own wealth.
Same bitches laughing at me I was dead broke
DJ Khaled remembers women who made fun of him when he was poor.
Gettin' head from 'em thinkin' how funny now!
DJ Khaled finds satisfaction in having sexual relations with women who once mocked him.
Brand new Rolls Royce in the summer now
DJ Khaled owns a new Rolls Royce car to display his success.
Big boy mink coats when they come around
DJ Khaled wears expensive fur coats to show off his wealth.
And they wanna put a hole in my soul
DJ Khaled believes that some people don't want him to succeed.
Head shot for a hater now simmer down
DJ Khaled would contemplate shooting someone who doesn't support his success.
Eight million dollars on a brand new Lamb
DJ Khaled spent $8 million on a new Lamborghini car.
Suicide like revolvers don't jam
DJ Khaled isn't afraid to take risks, even if they have deadly consequences.
Mountain top, nigga, high in this fame
DJ Khaled is at the peak of his success.
Filthy rich, still doing my thing
DJ Khaled is still pursuing his success despite his wealth.
Popped off, we had to pop that spot
DJ Khaled had to assert his success in a particular situation.
Jewels flying, nigga, we so hot
DJ Khaled is displaying his expensive jewelry to show off his success.
Yachts, condos, living that life
DJ Khaled enjoys living a lavish lifestyle.
I'll do it again and I'll pay that twice!
DJ Khaled is willing to repeat his success and pay the same price to achieve it again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Lyon, Bryan Williams, Khaled Khaled, Marcello Antonio Valenzano, Robert Williams
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