Ball Drop
Fabolous ft French Montana Lyrics

Well in just about 15 seconds from now, it'll be 1990
The start of a new year is just around the corner.

We're gathered down below as we say goodbye to 1989
People are gathering together to celebrate the end of the current year.

The ball is moving, the crowd sees it, you can hear 'em.
The New Year's Eve ball is dropping and the excited crowd is watching and waiting for it.

Oh can you ever hear 'em.
Their excitement is apparent from the loud cheers and screams.

They know when it hits the bottom it'll be 1990, goodbye to the 80's
When the ball drops, it will signify the end of the 80's and the start of a new decade.

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!
The crowd is counting down the seconds until the ball drops and the new year officially begins.

Happy New Year!
A celebratory greeting wishing everyone a happy new year.

When that hate don't work they start telling lies
People who are unsuccessful in their attempts to harm or discredit others turn to lies.

Baby work, go on bust it wide
Women should continue to work hard and be successful despite any negativity aimed at them.

It's that new money, let the drawers drop
Having new money is liberating and freeing, and can make people feel confident and comfortable.

I cut my bitch off when the ball drop
The singer cut off their unimportant and unproductive relationships at the start of the new year.

(Whoa whoa whoa)
A spoken interlude to emphasize the importance of what was just said.

I just don't know why
The singer is expressing confusion and disbelief at people who hate and cause trouble for others.

Hating hoes ain't happy
People who engage in negative behavior towards others are unlikely to be happy themselves.

And happy hoes ain't hatin'
People who are happy and successful don't have time or energy to engage in hate towards others.

Better check the situation
People should carefully assess their current situation and make necessary changes in order to improve their life.

I could fix your situation
The artist can help people improve their situation and lead a more fulfilling life.

New year, new money, then the call dropped
The singer is leaving behind unimportant connections and focusing on making new money in the new year.

Cut them niggas off when the ball drop
The singer is getting rid of negative and unproductive relationships at the start of the new year.

'Cause them real niggas ain't haters
Real people (especially men) don't engage in hate or negative behavior towards others.

And them hatin' niggas ain't real
People who constantly hate and cause trouble towards others are not genuine or authentic.

No top, smokin' medication
The artist is driving without a convertible top, smoking marijuana as a form of medication.

This the new year resolution
The new year is an opportunity to make resolutions and work towards making positive changes in one's life.

We gotta be the winners cause the rest is losin'
The artist is confident in their own success and encourages others to strive for success as well.

I told em get money, that's the best solution
The singer advises others to focus on making money in order to improve their life.

When niggas stole my style, I ain't stress the boostin'
The singer is not particularly concerned with people copying their style or ideas.

It's time to make more money, less excuses
People should focus on being productive and making more money instead of making excuses for their lack of success.

My old bitch on death row, it's time for execution
The artist is leaving behind their old, unproductive habits and relationships in order to focus on more positive things.

My new bitch is bad ass, she the best since Boosie
The artist has a new, successful partner who is the best thing that has happened to them since Boosie (presumably a positive figure in the artist's life).

(Like whoa whoa whoa)
A spoken interlude to emphasize the importance of what was just said.

12 o' clock then the call dropped
The singer had a phone call that was cut off at midnight on New Year's Eve.

Young boy, hard head in the soft top
The artist is a young male with a hard head (stubbornness) who is driving a convertible.

'Cause when them shots ain't ringin', you can't call shots
People can only make decisions and be in charge when they are in a position of strength.

Might be the next Mike Brown where you rollin' at
Referencing a victim of police brutality, the artist is warning people to be careful where they go and who they associate with.

V with hundred on the Lincoln
The singer has a car (presumably a Lincoln) with a V8 engine and one hundred thousand dollars in it.

3 quarter mink blew the top off Lincoln, God
The artist is wearing a three-quarter-length mink coat and driving with the top down on their Lincoln.

Niggas scared to play it like jail or Richard Mellor
People are afraid to take risks or make bold moves like someone in prison (who has nothing to lose) or Richard Mellor (a successful businessman).

I hope I never Tom Heller, God
The singer hopes to never end up like Tom Heller (an infamous figure who worked on behalf of musicians and was widely disliked).

Scramble like a dope fiend (dope fiend)
The singer is quickly trying to make money and move on to the next thing like a drug addict.

Keep your head up like your nose bleedin'
People should keep a positive attitude and not let setbacks (even if they are painful) affect them too much.

My right hand got 30 on his left arm
The artist's friend has a tattoo on his left arm indicating that he has served thirty years in prison.

On that left lane nigga, what a bitch for?
The singer is driving on the left lane and doesn't understand why other drivers are moving so slowly.

Ridin' with my woes til' the casket drop
The singer is riding with their close friends and supporters until the end of their life.

Quiet 'fore you suckas hear a pin drop
The artist is warning others to be quiet and respectful before they expose themselves as foolish.

I buy this mother fucker like the price drop
The artist is able to buy expensive items like a boss, especially when the prices are low.

Shawty bag it up, let that ass drop
The artist is encouraging a woman to pick up and carry money in her bag, and to dance.

Mommy killin' em, tat tear drop
A woman is impressing and dominating others, with a tear drop tattoo indicating that she has killed someone.

Bitch I'm on fire, need to stop drop
The artist is doing very well and is becoming increasingly successful.

Nigga this the flow that got your artist dropped
The singer's style and success caused another artist to be dropped from their label.

Heard he was a rat, heard he dime dropped
The singer has heard that someone they know is a snitch or informer.

Hit em in the head, watch the body drop
The singer is threatening to kill someone.

Dollars coming down like rain drops
Money is flowing in like rainfall.

New year, new money, nigga ball drop
The start of the new year is a time for new financial opportunities and success.