The Way
Fabolous Lyrics

I said, fuck em all, motherfuck 'em all
I'm fed up with all of these people and their shit.

Y'all done turned a good guy into a Chuckie doll
You've transformed me from a nice guy into a vengeful killer.

I would've been your friend till the end bitch
I would have supported you through thick and thin, but now things have changed.

Guess there ain't no friends in this shit bidness
It seems like there are no real friendships in this industry.

Just a bunch of assholes in the shit bidness
Mostly just a bunch of selfish jerks in this industry.

But they won't flush me down the toilet bowl without my tissue
I won't be easily forgotten or discarded.

These bitches talk shit out the same mouth they kiss you
People who talk behind your back are often the same ones who act friendly to your face.

These niggas kiss ass with the same mouth that dis you
People who flatter you are often the same ones who will betray you.

Ew, you niggas disgust me
I am sick and tired of these people who are always playing games.

And they ain't talkin' bout shit unless they discuss me
Most people only talk about important things when it relates to me.

Let's talk about how, I'm killin' everything I touches
I am doing extremely well in this industry, consistently putting out hits.

Or how I walked in this game with no crutches
I started my career with no help, just my own talent and hard work.

And I'm still here
Despite all the obstacles, I am still in the game and thriving.

We still here
My team and I are still relevant and powerful.

What does this break dude?
What are we going to do next?

It's still here
Despite the ups and downs of this industry, I am still here making music.

And dude talk, concernin' New York
People love to talk about my hometown of New York, often without knowing anything about it.

When I was runnin' the city you was learnin' to walk
While I was at the top of the game in New York, others were still trying to make it.

So I watched you niggas take they first steps
I witnessed many of my current competitors starting out their careers.

And I was happy for ya, daddy was clappin' for ya
I supported many of these artists when they were starting out and struggling.

But, wasn't for me prolly wouldnt've happened for ya
If it weren't for my support and influence, some of these artists may not have made it in the industry.

So I rest my case
There's no arguing the fact that I am a respected and influential figure in the music industry.

I'm a rappin' lawyer
I am skilled at using words to build a case and defend myself.

That's unless you wanna talk bad bitches
Unless you want to change the subject to bad women...

Section full of bridezillas, that's mad bitches
There are plenty of high-maintenance women in my life and in this industry.

No words, I describe em with letters best
I can't even put into words how these women are best described.

They pretty as can be, curvy as the letter "S"
These women are stunningly beautiful and have curves in all the right places.

They keep it G, they sweet as T
These women are real and genuine, while also being sweet and kind.

Look good in the passenger seat of V
These women look great sitting shotgun in a nice car.

They ride double R, smell like double C
These women drive Rolls-Royces and wear Chanel perfume.

The Bags are L.V., D, or a double G
They carry Louis Vuitton, Dior, or Gucci handbags.

Fly as hell, shades wire cell
These women are incredibly stylish and wear designer sunglasses.

On E, sippin' P.J., high as hell
They are often intoxicated or high, drinking expensive champagne or cognac.

And please don't even talk about swag
And don't even get me started on their great sense of style and confidence.

I'm cool and collective
I am calm and composed at all times.

A Fool with perspective
Although I may seem foolish at times, I always have a big-picture perspective.

I'm far from being typical my respect is reciprocal
I am not your average artist, and I always show respect to those who respect me.

I already came up
I have already made it big in this industry.

You still on the zipper pull
You are still struggling and haven't made it yet.

And I would say my style is 5th Fab meets Brooklyn
My style is a combination of the cool sophistication of 5th Avenue and the raw energy of Brooklyn.

I keep the hood watchin', I got the streets lookin'
I am always being watched and admired by fans in both the urban and suburban neighborhoods.

They watch what I do, so they know what to do
Fans are always looking to me for inspiration and guidance.

Lil money never told big money what to do
Those with less money and less influence have no right to tell someone like me what to do.

Money talks, if u speak guapanese
Money is the universal language that everyone understands, even if you don't speak the same language.

A language better known if you gettin cheddar holmes
Those who have money and wealth are the ones who truly understand the power of money.

If not get a loan, use that like Rosetta Stone
If you don't have money, take out a loan and use that money to learn more about how money works.

And that way you can holla bout a dolla
If you understand how money works, you can make more of it and be able to talk about making money.

I hear em cryin' broke, they holla like a toddler
I hear people complaining about being broke, but it sounds like they are just whining and acting like children.

Come holla at yo gualla, don't holla at sovallas
Come to me for money and support, don't go to those who don't have money or influence.

You'll end up down under tryna holla at Koalas
If you go to the wrong people for help, you will end up with nothing, trying to talk to animals in Australia.

I keep that nine on me, Ala Iguodala
I always carry a gun with me for protection, like the basketball player Andre Iguodala.

We can get it jumpin like the drolics on Impala
We can start some trouble and get things heated up, like the jumping hydraulics on a car.

I feel like Neno lettin em rock wallas off the colla
I feel like the character Nino Brown from the movie 'New Jack City,' letting my guard dogs attack my enemies.

Somebody tell me something, What the fuck happened?
I am confused and angry about something that has happened, and I want someone to explain it to me.

Somebody talk to me, muthafuck rappin
Someone needs to talk to me about something real, not just about this music industry bullshit.

They infiltrated the game, but who let in the pookies?
People who are betraying and ruining the music industry have been allowed in, but who let them in?

Kingpins is snitchin' that shit is not lookey
Even the powerful and influential people are snitching and ruining the industry, which is not a good sign.

So fuck new friends unless they stay solo
I don't want to make any new friends in this industry, unless they stay independent and loyal to me.

Cause who gon' watch you back after you kill Manolo?
If you kill someone and get involved in dangerous activities, who will have your back in the end?

Isn't it ironic Santana's own fella stabbed him
It's ironic that the musician Carlos Santana was stabbed by someone he thought was a friend and trusted.

The king of New York die while I yellow cabbed him
I was there when the influential rapper Notorious B.I.G. was killed, which was a significant event in the music industry.

No Carlito's way
This isn't a movie like 'Carlito's Way,' this is real life.

When I spot a hater drop him like a hot potato
When I identify someone who is jealous or trying to bring me down, I will quickly distance myself from them.

You ahead, got me later
You may be doing better than me now, but I will eventually catch up and surpass you.

Yeah I keep it gangsta but I'm a do it my way
I maintain a hard and tough persona, but I am still going to do things on my own terms.

The new day of the week is called 'My day'
Every day is my day and I am always focused on my own success and goals.

So its my say, pass my K
I have the final say and control over everything, and I want someone to pass me my gun (K).

I'm through talkin'
I am finished with this conversation and am ready to take action.