I'm On
DJ Khaled Feat. Nas Lyrics
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DJ Khaled!
We global now, we global
We international now, international
Nasir!
Money fall out the sky when I speak
Got a valet, can't leave mine out in these streets
Why tuck it all in? The jewels are too sweet
You should ball if you could
I be diggin' in my pockets, it ain't trickin' if you got it
And since a nigga from the projects
Champagne out of a can would be the fly shit
And I'm a history maker, hood motivational speaker
Rap Led Zeppelin, best-dressed list
Show you how to bubble off of large investments
Ya heard me, and this journey, I'm the journalist
Line around the block to hear the words of the herbalist
Send ya girl to the Dominicans to perm her shit
Tell her tonight, we gonna see Nas return to his murder shit
It's still Nasty, raw in the flesh
God's Son, never gone, never left
King, I played every card in the deck
The whole world waitin' for what I'ma do next
And y'all already know where I came from
Queensbridge repper since day one
Nigga, I'm on! (Come on!)
I'm on! (Come on!)
I'm on! (Come on!)
I'm on! (Nasir!)
Come on!
Out of the shadows, into the light
I have the power to take back what's mine
(Can't hide, can't hide)
We have the power
(Alive, it's so fine to be alive)
We are the light
I'm God's hit man, Chopard wristband
New York crown jewel, no if-and's, top five
I'm the one, two, three, four and the fifth man
Smoke a hookah in Istanbul, I'm quicksand
I'm five mics, five points of light
Hit the stage like a meteorite
They wanna all hear Ether tonight, but we ain't beefin' tonight
That's history, so now when you mention me
Say I'm a mystery like six degrees
Or the seven hills of Sicily, I need a vasectomy
They resurrected me but nothin' is left for me
Just when you thought you'd seen the best of me
I take it a notch higher, yeah
Sip more wine than a sommelier
Get around town in a private Lear
And by sun down, I'm up out of here
It's still Nasty, raw in the flesh
God's Son, never gone, never left
King, I played every card in the deck
The whole world waitin' for what I'ma do next
And y'all already know where I came from
Queensbridge repper since day one
Nigga, I'm on! (Come on!)
I'm on! (Come on!)
I'm on! (Come on!)
I'm on! (Nasir!)
Come on!
Out of the shadows, into the light
I have the power to take back what's mine
(Can't hide, can't hide)
We have the power
(Alive, it's so fine to be alive)
We are the light
Power, paper, palace is so high
Lookin' over skyscrapers, wildin' out in Dubai
Do I look like I never seen the better things?
Emerald ring, I chase cheddar mean
Pockets on swole since eighteen years old
Gettin' my dough, cigars are hand-rolled
From Guantanamo, Gallardos, the car shows
The Narcos, Gestapos, Optimos
Cause I love the dough more than you know
Still ain't reached the pinnacle
Braveheart general since nine-four
Got the belt to show, certified classic
Nine-six, Street Dreams was blastin'
And no way they wanna hire assassins
They still harassin', I'm so platinum, it's natural
And nigga is my acronym, lights, camera, actionin'
It's still Nasty, raw in the flesh
God's Son, never gone, never left
King, I played every card in the deck
The whole world waitin' for what I'ma do next
And y'all already know where I came from
Queensbridge repper since day one
Nigga, I'm on! (Come on!)
I'm on! (Come on!)
I'm on! (Come on!)
I'm on! (Nasir!)
Come on!
Out of the shadows, into the light
I have the power to take back what's mine
(Can't hide, can't hide)
We have the power
(Alive, it's so fine to be alive)
We are the light
Nigga, I'm on!
I'm on!
Come on!
We global now, we global
We international now, international
Nasir!
The lyrics to DJ Khaled Feat. Nas's song "I'm On" talk about their success and rise to fame, and how they have become global icons. The first verse is about Nas and his success in making money off of his talent, such as his music and his reputable name. He speaks about his humble beginnings and his ability to live luxuriously through hard work, and how his unique style of rapping influenced others. The chorus speaks of their power and ability to shine like light, indicating their confidence and power in the rap game. The second verse is about Nas' success and how he has managed to maintain his reputation as a great rapper over the years, while highlighting some key moments in his career.
The phrase "we global" is repeated several times, emphasizing Nas' influence, and the fact that their music has been enjoyed all over the world. DJ Khaled and Nas' celebration of their success and talent is evident throughout the song, with mentions of private travelling, luxury cars, and the love for money. The lyrics also touch upon their motivation to continue being the best and their fearless approach to their craft.
Overall, "I'm On" is an ode to their success and marks their influence on the rap game, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps or to create their own distinctive sound.
Line by Line Meaning
The season has returned
The time has come for DJ Khaled and Nas to release new music
We global now, we global
DJ Khaled and Nas are now known and celebrated worldwide
We international now, international
Their fame and influence reach beyond borders
Money fall out the sky when I speak
Nas commands attention and wealth through his words and music
Got a valet, can't leave mine out in these streets
Nas has a high net worth and a personal driver to keep his luxury vehicles safe
Can't carpool, the crew is too deep
Nas travels with a large group of people, making it difficult to share a car with others
Why tuck it all in? The jewels are too sweet
Nas proudly displays his expensive jewelry and sees no reason to hide it
You should ball if you could
Nas encourages others to live lavishly if they have the means
I be diggin' in my pockets, it ain't trickin' if you got it
Nas doesn't hesitate to spend money and believes it's not wasteful if you can afford it
And since a nigga from the projects
Nas comes from humble beginnings and worked hard to achieve success
Champagne out of a can would be the fly shit
Nas enjoys luxury goods, and even canned champagne would be impressive to him
And I'm a history maker, hood motivational speaker
Nas sees himself as a role model for those who come from similar backgrounds as him
Rap Led Zeppelin, best-dressed list
Nas compares himself to the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, and is known for his fashion sense
Show you how to bubble off of large investments
Nas can teach others how to make a lot of money through smart investing
Ya heard me, and this journey, I'm the journalist
Nas sees himself as a storyteller and reporter of his own experiences
Line around the block to hear the words of the herbalist
Nas has a large and devoted fanbase, eagerly awaiting his new music
Send ya girl to the Dominicans to perm her shit
Nas has enough money to send his partner to a high-end hair salon for a perm
Tell her tonight, we gonna see Nas return to his murder shit
Nas is known for his sharp lyricism and will deliver another unforgettable performance
It's still Nasty, raw in the flesh
Nas's style and talent are still authentic and impressive
God's Son, never gone, never left
Nas is still relevant and respected in the music industry
King, I played every card in the deck
Nas has experienced all the highs and lows of fame and still reigns as a king in hip-hop
The whole world waitin' for what I'ma do next
Nas has a loyal fanbase, eagerly anticipating his future work
And y'all already know where I came from
Nas's fans are familiar with his upbringing and beginnings in Queensbridge
Queensbridge repper since day one
Nas has always represented his hometown of Queensbridge
Nigga, I'm on! (Come on!)
Nas is confident and successful
Out of the shadows, into the light
Nas has overcome obstacles and is now in a position of power
I have the power to take back what's mine
Nas has regained control of his life and career
(Can't hide, can't hide)
Nas can no longer be ignored or underestimated
We have the power
Those who were once overlooked now have the ability to make great change
(Alive, it's so fine to be alive)
Being alive and having power is a beautiful thing
I'm God's hit man, Chopard wristband
Nas has been blessed with great talent and material wealth
New York crown jewel, no if-and's, top five
Nas is a top rapper from New York and ranks highly among his peers
I'm the one, two, three, four and the fifth man
Nas is not afraid of competition and sees himself as one of the best rappers in the game
Smoke a hookah in Istanbul, I'm quicksand
Nas enjoys traveling the world and experiencing new things
I'm five mics, five points of light
Nas has received the highest rating in hip-hop magazine The Source, and is known for his exceptional talent and intelligence
Hit the stage like a meteorite
Nas's performances are explosive and unforgettable
They wanna all hear Ether tonight, but we ain't beefin' tonight
Nas's iconic diss track Ether is still highly requested by fans, but he has no intention of starting any drama
That's history, so now when you mention me
Nas has moved past old feuds and wants to be recognized for his current work
Say I'm a mystery like six degrees
Nas is still a complex and intriguing figure in hip-hop
Or the seven hills of Sicily, I need a vasectomy
Nas has had enough children and is ready for permanent birth control
They resurrected me but nothin' is left for me
Nas has been in the game for a long time and has little left to prove or gain
Just when you thought you'd seen the best of me
Nas still has amazing work to release and is not done impressing his fans
I take it a notch higher, yeah
Nas will always strive for greatness in his music and career
Sip more wine than a sommelier
Nas enjoys the finer things in life, including expensive wine
Get around town in a private Lear
Nas can afford to travel via private jet
And by sun down, I'm up out of here
Nas's wealth allows him to travel quickly and efficiently
Power, paper, palace is so high
Nas has achieved great financial and material success
Lookin' over skyscrapers, wildin' out in Dubai
Nas enjoys traveling and experiencing the world's tallest buildings and most luxurious cities
Do I look like I never seen the better things?
Nas has experienced wealth and luxury for a long time
Emerald ring, I chase cheddar mean
Nas likes expensive jewelry and seeks to make more and more money
Pockets on swole since eighteen years old
Nas has been wealthy since he was young
Gettin' my dough, cigars are hand-rolled
Nas enjoys high-quality cigars and can afford to purchase them
From Guantanamo, Gallardos, the car shows
Nas has a collection of expensive cars and enjoys attending car shows
The Narcos, Gestapos, Optimos
Nas references the drug trade and law enforcement, likely for the sake of wordplay rather than literal meaning
Cause I love the dough more than you know
Nas values wealth and success above all else
Still ain't reached the pinnacle
Nas still has room for growth and has not yet achieved all he wants to in his career
Braveheart general since nine-four
Nas has always been a bold and fearless force in hip-hop
Got the belt to show, certified classic
Nas has achieved many honors and accolades for his music
Nine-six, Street Dreams was blastin'
Nas's album Street Dreams was popular in 1996
And no way they wanna hire assassins
Nas knows his status is too high for anyone to want to harm him
They still harassin', I'm so platinum, it's natural
Nas is so successful that people are jealous and try to tear him down, but this only affirms his success
And nigga is my acronym, lights, camera, actionin'
Nas uses the word 'nigga' as a term of empowerment, signaling his confidence and talent
Nigga, I'm on!
Nas is still successful and respected in the hip-hop industry
I'm on!
Nas feels confident and powerful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jamaal Sublett, Khaled Khaled, Marcello Valenzano, Nasir Jones, Andre Christopher Lyon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Musa Nziramasanga
Very underrated song....not many people know
Tgb Boochie
I like the way in Nas say you Heard me
Peekum1
Khaled and Nas has three excellent collaborations: 1. I'm On 2. Victory 3. Hip Hop
Werten's Channel
4. Nas Album Done
Werten's Channel
Oh shoot. Never realised this was posted years ago.
busymike
5. Hiphop (should be 4 but whatev) 6. It’s secured 7. Won’t take my soul 8. Sorry not sorry
busymike
Damn homie, didn’t realize the above comments were years old!
busymike
Just kidding, I did. ✌️😬✌️
Aviator Q
Nas is just a great writer 🙌
dalurin zinia
Ahh reminds me of 2008 back when i was 17. Good old days