Ballin
DJ Mustard Lyrics


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I don′t really wanna go
I don't really wanna stay
But I really hope and pray
Can we get it together?
Get it together
Mustard on the beat, hoe

I put the new Forgis on the Jeep
I trap until the, bloody bottoms is underneath
′Cause all my niggas got it out the streets
I keep a hundred racks inside my jeans
I remember hittin' the mall with the whole team
Now a nigga can't answer calls ′cause I′m ballin'
I was wakin′ up gettin' racks in the mornin′
I was broke, now I'm rich, these niggas salty

All this designer on my body got me drip, drip, ayy
Straight up out the Yajects, I′m a big Crip
If I got a pint of lean, I'ma sip, sip
I run the racks up with my queen like London and Nip
But I got rich on all these niggas, I didn't forget, back
I had to go through the struggle, I didn′t forget that
I hop inside of the Maybach and now I can sit back
These bitches know me now ′cause I got them big racks

'Cause I′m gettin' money now, I know you heard that
Young nigga on the corner, bitch, I had to serve crack
Uncle fronted me some P′s, had to get them birds back
We came up on dirty money, I gave it a birdbath
Cut off the brain and I give my bitch a new coupe
Either you frontin' y′all gang or you're SuWoop
Got a New Orleans bitch, and man, that pussy voodoo
And I'm that nigga now, who knew?

I put the new Forgis on the Jeep
I trap until the bloody bottoms is underneath
′Cause all my niggas got it out the streets
I keep a hundred racks inside my jeans
I remember hittin′ the mall with the whole team
Now a nigga can't answer calls ′cause I'm balin′
I was wakin' up gettin′ racks in the mornin'
I was broke, now I'm rich, these niggas salty

I been wakin′ up to get the money, woah, woah
Got a bad bitch, her ass tatted, woah, woah
Givenchy to my toes, two twins, I′m fuckin' ′em both
I put in a new AP, the water like a boat
I was down bad on my dick, where was you niggas at?
I know you turned your back on me just to get some racks
I see you swerve back, 'cause I′m in the black 'Bach
New diamonds on me, fuck a flash, this ain′t Snapchat

'Cause I been gettin' paid
Yellow diamonds on me look like lemonade
Grab my baby mama that new Bentayga
Tryna get the dojo like a sensei, yeah
Rolls Royce umbrellas when I′m in the rain
I just mind my business
I got brothers that did the time, I ain′t kiddin'
All these rappers just talk about it, I live it
Goin′ up, I ain't got no sky limit, yeah, yeah, yeah

I put the new Forgis on the Jeep
I trap until the bloody bottoms is underneath
′Cause all my niggas got it out the streets
I keep a hundred racks inside my jeans
I remember hittin' the mall with the whole team
Now a nigga can′t answer calls 'cause I'm balin′
I was wakin′ up gettin' racks in the mornin′
I was broke, now I'm rich, these niggas salty

I, ayy, yeah
I′ve been ballin', lil′ nigga
Now watch me ball on these niggas
Yeah, now watch me ball on these niggas, yeah




Now watch me ball on these niggas
Now watch me ball on these niggas, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Ballin" by DJ Mustard featuring Roddy Ricch is a hip hop track that speaks about the journey of hard work, struggle, and success. The first verse speaks about the singer's indecisiveness about leaving or staying, but he hopes to find a way to get it together. The chorus celebrates the singer's success, his financial wealth, the cars he can afford, and the people he's surrounded by. The second verse talks about his "dirty money" and the struggles he had to go through to become rich. The song ends with the singer boasting about his success and how he's balling on everyone who doubted him.


One interesting fact about "Ballin" is that it was released on August 20, 2019, and received widespread critical acclaim. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the US Rhythmic chart. It was also certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Another interesting fact is that the song's music video features various luxury cars, including a Rolls-Royce Wraith, a Mercedes G-class, and a Lamborghini Urus.


The song was also featured in the popular video game, NBA 2K20. Many basketball players, including LeBron James, shared the song on social media, creating a buzz around it. The song's title, "Ballin", reflects the basketball culture, where the term refers to making shots or dominating the game.


The first part of the chorus, "Mustard on the beat, ho," has become synonymous with DJ Mustard's signature sound. The producer and songwriter, born Dijon Isaiah McFarlane, is known for creating beats with repetitive and catchy hooks. DJ Mustard has produced several hit songs, including "Rack City" by Tyga and "My N*gga" by YG.


The song's main artist, Roddy Ricch, is a Compton-based rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained popularity after the release of his mixtape, Feed Tha Streets II, in 2018. Roddy Ricch was nominated for six Grammy Awards in 2020, including Best New Artist and Best Rap/Sung Performance for the song "Ballin."


In conclusion, "Ballin" is a popular hip hop song that celebrates success, hard work, and perseverance. The song's catchy chorus, repetitive beats, and relatable lyrics contributed to its success. The song's music video and its presence in popular culture, such as video games and social media, made it one of the most popular songs of 2019.


Chords (not confirmed):


Verse: F#min7, AMaj7, E7, DMaj7


Chorus: AMaj7, DMaj7, FMaj7, AMaj7


Line by Line Meaning

I don't really wanna go
I am unsure if I want to leave this situation


I don't really wanna stay
I am unsure if I want to stay in this situation


But I really hope and pray
Despite my uncertainty, I am hopeful that things will work out


Can we get it together?
I am seeking cooperation and a resolution to our issues


Get it together
I am emphasizing the need for us to work together and reconcile


Mustard on the beat, hoe
This is a signature phrase from the artist, DJ Mustard, announcing his production on the song


I put the new Forgis on the Jeep
I recently got new Forgiato rims for my Jeep


I trap until the, bloody bottoms is underneath
I hustle relentlessly until I have amassed a large amount of money


'Cause all my niggas got it out the streets
My friends and associates all come from the same challenging circumstances as I do


I keep a hundred racks inside my jeans
I carry a large sum of money with me at all times


I remember hittin' the mall with the whole team
I recall going to the mall with all of my close friends


Now a nigga can't answer calls ′cause I′m ballin'
I am currently busy and enjoying the benefits of my wealth, so I may not be able to answer calls


I was wakin′ up gettin' racks in the mornin′
I used to wake up early to make money


I was broke, now I'm rich, these niggas salty
I used to be poor, but now that I am successful, some people are envious and resentful towards me


All this designer on my body got me drip, drip, ayy
I am wearing expensive, fashionable clothing and it looks great on me


Straight up out the Yajects, I′m a big Crip
I am from the public housing projects and belong to the Crips gang


If I got a pint of lean, I'ma sip, sip
If I have cough syrup mixed with soda and candy, I will drink it slowly and enjoyably


I run the racks up with my queen like London and Nip
I make a lot of money with my significant other and we are similar to successful couples from London and Los Angeles


But I got rich on all these niggas, I didn't forget, back
I became wealthy despite the people who doubted or betrayed me, and I will not forget their behavior


I had to go through the struggle, I didn′t forget that
I faced significant challenges and hardships on my way to success, and I remember them


I hop inside of the Maybach and now I can sit back
I now have the luxury of riding in my comfortable, high-end Maybach car and relaxing


These bitches know me now ′cause I got them big racks
Women are now more attracted to me due to my wealth and possessions


'Cause I′m gettin' money now, I know you heard that
I am making a lot of money, and I am aware that people have heard of my success


Young nigga on the corner, bitch, I had to serve crack
I used to sell crack cocaine on the street corner when I was young


Uncle fronted me some P′s, had to get them birds back
My uncle lent me some kilos of drugs, and I had to sell them in order to recover the money


We came up on dirty money, I gave it a birdbath
We made a lot of money through illegal means, but I tried to make it clean and legitimate


Cut off the brain and I give my bitch a new coupe
I am generous to my girlfriend and bought her a new car


Either you frontin' y′all gang or you're SuWoop
Either you are pretending to belong to a gang, or you are truly loyal to the Bloods gang


Got a New Orleans bitch, and man, that pussy voodoo
I am involved with a woman from New Orleans who is flirtatious and bewitching


And I'm that nigga now, who knew?
I am now a wealthy and successful person, and it is surprising to some people


I been wakin′ up to get the money, woah, woah
I have been waking up early in order to earn money


Got a bad bitch, her ass tatted, woah, woah
I am involved with a very attractive woman who has tattoos on her rear end


Givenchy to my toes, two twins, I′m fuckin' ′em both
I am wearing Givenchy clothing and having sexual relations with two twins at the same time


I put in a new AP, the water like a boat
I recently bought a new Audemars Piguet watch, and the diamonds on it are very large and shiny


I was down bad on my dick, where was you niggas at?
I was having a difficult time in my life and needed help, but no one was there for me


I know you turned your back on me just to get some racks
I am aware that some people betrayed me in order to gain money or other benefits


I see you swerve back, 'cause I′m in the black 'Bach
I notice that people are once again seeking my attention because I am now driving a black Mercedes-Benz Maybach


New diamonds on me, fuck a flash, this ain′t Snapchat
I have new diamonds on my body, and I am not flashting them unnecessarily on Snapchat


'Cause I been gettin' paid
I have been making a lot of money recently


Yellow diamonds on me look like lemonade
The yellow diamonds in my jewelry resemble the color of lemonade


Grab my baby mama that new Bentayga
I bought my child's mother a new Bentley Bentayga SUV


Tryna get the dojo like a sensei, yeah
I am attempting to become highly skilled, like a martial arts sensei


Rolls Royce umbrellas when I'm in the rain
I have fancy Rolls Royce umbrellas to use in the rain


I just mind my business
I tend to focus on my personal matters and stay out of other people's affairs


I got brothers that did the time, I ain′t kiddin'
I have family members who have been to prison


All these rappers just talk about it, I live it
Many rappers only rap about their wealth and success, but I actually live the lifestyle


Goin′ up, I ain't got no sky limit, yeah, yeah, yeah
I am rapidly progressing and there is no limit to my potential success


I, ayy, yeah
This is a vocal expression indicating excitement or agreement


I′ve been ballin', lil′ nigga
I have been achieving a lot of success and wealth, young man


Now watch me ball on these niggas
Now watch me flaunt my wealth and success in front of other people


Now watch me ball on these niggas, yeah
Now watch me show off and outdo other people who are not as successful as me


Now watch me ball on these niggas
'Now watch me succeed and outshine others




Writer(s): Dijon Mcfarlane, Rodrick Moore Jr., Shah Rukh Zaman Khan

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