The plan
G-Eazy Lyrics


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Yeah
Ayy
I do this shit 'cause I
Turn, turn it up a little bit
I gotta, I gotta, I gotta blap
Yo, yo, ayy

I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Thought this was always the plan (yeah)
I might go fly to Japan (ayy)
Honolulu, get a tan (yeah)
To the beach I don't bring sand (no)
Thought that was always the plan (yeah)

Growed up, now I am the man (yeah)
It's shit you don't understand (ayy)
Popeye just opened the can
I don't fuck with no fufu that's not on my brand (ayy)
Call me when you need a hand (yeah)
In the Bay, I'm Superman (ayy)
YSL on me, God damn
Tell me, why is your girlfriend my number one fan? (yeah)
Always scrutinized
Bags are super sized
Why are you surprised?
Must have mixed us with a different group of guys
Spot the truth or lies
I mean business, but I'm not in suit and ties
Just been prophesized (yeah, uh)
This shit fell right into place (yeah)
Indy 500 my pace (ayy)
Drinking it straight to the face
Liquor and women, two things I don't chase (uh)
Don't got a minute to waste (yeah)
Mask off, I'm showing my face (yeah)
Shout-out Dakari, my ace (uh)
They hate so much, it's a disgrace (uh)
I put 'em back into place (yeah)
I put your bitch in a Wraith
I just snatch her, she's vanishing without a trace (yeah)

I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Thought this was always the plan (yeah)
I might go fly to Japan (ayy)
Honolulu, get a tan (yeah)
To the beach I don't bring sand (no)
Thought that was always the plan (yeah)

Thought that was always the plan (no)
Thought that was always the plan (ayy)
Did it, I do it again (no)
Thought that was always the plan
I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Thought this was always the plan (yeah)

Ten years, this shit has been brewing (ayy)
I'm like "The fuck you been doing?" (yeah)
Hall of fame, Gerald's a shoe in
You'll never be Jordan, you're more Patrick Ewing (yeah)
Number one spot, I'm pursuing (ayy)
Exclusive like "Who done let you in?"
Money talks, I speak it fluent
Got tired of my bitch, I went got a new one
Quick swish that
This bitch whack
Pack, flip that
Making quick stacks
This shit blap
G did that (uh)
Taking a quick trap nap (yeah)
I go all night and shit
Ain't gotta hide this shit
This shit's a freestyle, I ain't even write this shit
Roll me some, Marty, and I'm finna light this shit (ayy, yeah)
They finna bite this shit, ayy (yeah)
Like Jaws swimming on South Beach
This is shit that they don't teach
Don't go too far, don't try too hard, bitch, don't reach like (uh)
Drugs got me on a level, lock jaw, got slow speech
I'm courtside, I got floor seats
Next to Rihanna like "Oh sheesh!"

I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Thought this was always the plan (yeah)
I might go fly to Japan (ayy)
Honolulu, get a tan (yeah)
To the beach I don't bring sand (no)
Thought that was always the plan (yeah)

Thought that was always the plan (no)
Thought that was always the plan (ayy)
Did it, I do it again (no)
Thought that was always the plan
I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Thought this was always the plan (yeah)

I thought this was always the plan
Where were you going?
What do you mean?
There's only one way
There's only one option
There's only one route to get there, you know?
It's not going to make itself
When you wake up and check the Chase app
And this shit got more and more digits than a license plate
Them seven-eight figures don't make themselves, yadadamean?




You gotta get it!
This was always the plan

Overall Meaning

In G-Eazy's song, "The Plan," the artist is reflecting on his success and achievements, celebrating his hard work and dedication to providing for his family. He acknowledges the price of fame and fortune, but he remains focused on his goals and his unwavering determination to succeed. G-Eazy is proud of what he has achieved and is motivated to continue his success.


The lyrics talk about the sacrifices he has made to get where he is and the people who have supported him along the way. G-Eazy shares a message of hope and resilience, inspiring listeners to pursue their dreams and never give up. The chorus, "I might go fuck up these bands, I do this shit cause I can, I just took care of my fam, thought this was always the plan," is a testament to the work ethic and vision G-Eazy embodies in his art.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and confidence.


Ayy
Acknowledging a positive comment or action.


I do this shit 'cause I
Explaining the reason for one's actions.


Turn, turn it up a little bit
Requesting an increase in volume.


I gotta, I gotta, I gotta blap
Emphasizing the need or desire to make a strong impact.


Yo, yo, ayy
Getting ready to deliver a rap verse.


I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
Thinking about spending a large amount of money.


I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
Doing something just because they have the ability to do so.


I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Providing financial support for their family.


Thought this was always the plan (yeah)
Believing that their success was their destiny.


I might go fly to Japan (ayy)
Contemplating international travel.


Honolulu, get a tan (yeah)
Planning to visit Hawaii for some rest and relaxation.


To the beach I don't bring sand (no)
Not wanting to contribute unnecessary items to a beach environment.


Thought that was always the plan (yeah)
Looking back at one's life and realizing that their current reality is what they always hoped for.


Growed up, now I am the man (yeah)
Matured and achieved a level of success that makes them feel accomplished.


It's shit you don't understand (ayy)
Realizing that some people will never comprehend what it takes to achieve success.


Popeye just opened the can
Referring to their own strength and ability to overcome challenges.


I don't fuck with no fufu that's not on my brand (ayy)
Sticking to their own personal brand and avoiding anything that doesn't fit within that identity.


Call me when you need a hand (yeah)
Offering their assistance to others when needed.


In the Bay, I'm Superman (ayy)
Feeling like a superhero in their own hometown.


YSL on me, God damn
Wearing the Yves Saint Laurent brand as a symbol of their luxurious lifestyle.


Tell me, why is your girlfriend my number one fan? (yeah)
Asking a rhetorical question about someone's romantic partner's admiration for their success.


Always scrutinized
Being constantly analyzed and judged by others.


Bags are super sized
Accumulating a significant amount of wealth.


Why are you surprised?
Asking why others are shocked or amazed at their success.


Must have mixed us with a different group of guys
Pointing out that they are not like other men and should not be compared to them.


Spot the truth or lies
Encouraging others to be able to distinguish between honesty and deception.


I mean business, but I'm not in suit and ties
Stating that they are serious and professional, but do not feel the need to dress in traditional business attire.


Just been prophesized (yeah, uh)
Feeling like their success was predetermined or foretold.


This shit fell right into place (yeah)
Feeling like everything worked out as planned.


Indy 500 my pace (ayy)
Moving quickly and efficiently towards success.


Drinking it straight to the face
Consuming alcoholic beverages directly and quickly.


Liquor and women, two things I don't chase (uh)
Mentioning that they do not actively seek out certain things or people in life.


Don't got a minute to waste (yeah)
Realizing that time is precious and should not be wasted.


Mask off, I'm showing my face (yeah)
Being true to oneself and not hiding behind a persona or facade.


Shout-out Dakari, my ace (uh)
Giving a shout out to a close friend or collaborator.


They hate so much, it's a disgrace (uh)
Being disheartened by the amount of disapproval and negativity one receives from others.


I put 'em back into place (yeah)
Regaining control of a situation or putting negative people in their rightful position.


I put your bitch in a Wraith
Transporting someone's significant other in a luxurious Rolls-Royce car.


I just snatch her, she's vanishing without a trace (yeah)
Easily taking someone's girlfriend and leaving no trace of evidence behind.


Thought that was always the plan (no)
Realizing that their current situation may not have been what they had always intended.


Thought that was always the plan (ayy)
Feeling reassured that their current success was always what they wanted to achieve.


Did it, I do it again (no)
Acknowledging the difficulty of achieving success, but affirming the willingness to do it again.


Ten years, this shit has been brewing (ayy)
Acknowledging that their success has been a long time in the making, with years of planning and hard work.


I'm like "The fuck you been doing?" (yeah)
Questioning what others have been doing while they have been working towards their own success.


Hall of fame, Gerald's a shoe in
Feeling confident in their ability to achieve a high level of success and be accepted into an elite group.


You'll never be Jordan, you're more Patrick Ewing (yeah)
Comparing themselves and their abilities to two famous basketball players, implying that they are not at the level of Michael Jordan, but more like Patrick Ewing.


Number one spot, I'm pursuing (ayy)
Striving to achieve the highest level of success possible.


Exclusive like "Who done let you in?"
Having a high level of exclusivity and only allowing certain people to be a part of their inner circle.


Money talks, I speak it fluent
Being skilled and knowledgeable in the language of money and financial success.


Got tired of my bitch, I went got a new one
Choosing to end a romantic relationship and move on to someone new.


Quick swish that
Quickly turning a small investment into a large profit.


This bitch whack
Dismissing a person or situation as undesirable or unimportant.


Pack, flip that
Quickly buying and selling a product for profit.


Making quick stacks
Earning money quickly and efficiently.


This shit blap
Surprising and impressing others with one's success.


G did that (uh)
Taking full credit for their own success and hard work.


Taking a quick trap nap (yeah)
Taking a brief rest in the middle of a busy workday.


I go all night and shit
Working tirelessly and without pause to achieve success.


Ain't gotta hide this shit
Being proud of their success and not feeling the need to conceal it from others.


This shit's a freestyle, I ain't even write this shit
Rapping naturally and without pre-written lyrics.


Roll me some, Marty, and I'm finna light this shit (ayy, yeah)
Asking for marijuana and preparing to smoke it.


They finna bite this shit, ayy (yeah)
Expecting others to want to emulate their success.


Like Jaws swimming on South Beach
Being a powerful and intimidating force in their industry or field.


This is shit that they don't teach
Referring to the unconventional methods and tactics that led to their success.


Don't go too far, don't try too hard, bitch, don't reach like (uh)
Warning others not to overextend themselves or try too hard to achieve success.


Drugs got me on a level, lock jaw, got slow speech
Admitting the negative effects of drug use on their body and behavior.


I'm courtside, I got floor seats
Taking advantage of their success by enjoying VIP treatment at sports games.


Next to Rihanna like "Oh sheesh!"
Being in the close proximity to a famous celebrity and reacting with surprise or excitement.


I thought this was always the plan
Believing that their current success was always what they intended to achieve.


Where were you going?
Questioning the plans and goals of others in comparison to their own success.


What do you mean?
Demanding clarification or explanation from others.


There's only one way
Believing that there is only one path to success.


There's only one option
Believing that there is only one choice to make in order to achieve success.


There's only one route to get there, you know?
Communication the single-minded focus needed to achieve success.


It's not going to make itself
Not expecting success to happen without hard work and dedication.


When you wake up and check the Chase app
Checking financial statements and transactions for progress or opportunities for success.


And this shit got more and more digits than a license plate
Celebrating the accumulation of high amounts of money or wealth.


Them seven-eight figures don't make themselves, yadadamean?
Stating that large amounts of money don't just appear, but require consistent hard work and dedication.


You gotta get it!
Encouraging listeners to work hard towards achieving their own success.


This was always the plan
Realizing that their current success was always an intended goal and destiny for their life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dakarai Gwitira, Gerald Earl Gillum

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[Intro]
Yeah
Ayy
I do this shit cause I-
Turn, turn it up a little bit
I gotta, I gotta, I gotta blap
Yo, yo, ayy

[Pre-Hook]
I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Thought this was always the plan (yeah)
I might go fly to Japan (ayy)
Honolulu get a tan (yeah)
To the beach I don't bring sand (no)
Thought that was always the plan (yeah)

[Verse 1]
Growed up, now I am the man (yeah)
It's shit you don't understand (ayy)
Popeye just opened the can
I don't fuck with no fufu that's not on my brand (ayy)
Call me when you need a hand (yeah)
In the bay I'm superman (ayy)
YSL on me, god damn
Tell me, why is your girlfriend my number one fan? (yeah)
Always scrutinized, bags are super sized, why are you surprised?
Must have mixed us with a different group of guys
Spot the truth or lies, I mean business
But I'm not in suit and ties
Just been prophesized (yeah, uh)
This shit fell right into place (yeah)
Indy 500 my pace (ayy)
Drinking it straight to the face
Liquor and women, two things I don't chase (uh)
Don't got a minute to waste (yeah)
Mask off I'm showing my face (yeah)
Shoutout Dakari my ace (uh)
They hate so much it's a disgrace (uh)
I put 'em back into place (yeah)
I put your bitch in a wraith
I just snatch her, she's vanishing without a trace (yeah)

[Pre-Hook]
I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Thought this was always the plan (yeah)
I might go fly to Japan (ayy)
Honolulu get a tan (yeah)
To the beach I don't bring sand (no)

[Hook]
Thought that was always the plan (no)
Thought that was always the plan (no)
Thought that was always the plan (ayy)
Did it I do it again (no)
Thought that was always the plan
I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Thought this was always the plan (yeah)

[Verse 2]
Ten years this shit has been brewing (ayy)
I'm like "The fuck you been doing?" (yeah)
Hall of fame, Gerald's a shoe in
You'll never be Jordan, you're more Patrick Ewing (yeah)
Number one spot, I'm pursuing (ayy)
Exclusive like "Who done let you in?"
Money talks, I speak it fluent
Got tired of my bitch, I went got a new one
Quick swish that
This bitch whack
Pack, flip that
Making quick stacks
This shit blap
G did that (uh)
Taking a quick trap nap (yeah)
I go all night and shit
Ain't gotta hide this shit
This shit's a freestyle, I ain't even write this shit
Roll me some, Marty, and I’m finna light this shit (ayy, yeah)
My jaw swimming on South Beach
This is shit that they don't teach
Don't go too far
Don't trap too hard
Bitch, don't reach like (uh)
Drugs got me on a level, lock jaw, got slow speech
I'm courtside, I got floor seats
Next to Rihanna like "Oh Sheesh!"

[Pre-Hook]
I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Thought this was always the plan (yeah)
I might go fly to Japan (ayy)
Honolulu get a tan (yeah)
To the beach I don't bring sand (no)

[Hook]
Thought that was always the plan (no)
Thought that was always the plan (no)
Thought that was always the plan (ayy)
Did it I do it again (you know?)
Thought that was always the plan (yeah)
I might go fuck up these bands (ayy)
I do this shit 'cause I can (yeah)
I just took care of my fam (ayy)
Thought that was always the plan (yeah)


[Outro]
I thought this was always the plan
What were you doing?
What do you mean?
There's only one way
There's only one option
There's only one route to get there, you know?
It's not going to make itself
When you wake up and check the Chase App
And this shit got more and more digits than a license plate
Them seven-eight figures don't make themselves, yadadamean?
You gotta get it!
This was always the plan



All comments from YouTube:

@colorniss4495

I just wanna stay broke forever, yeah that's that shit no one ever said.
- G-Eazy

@prmk8

sooo? xD

@brabbelappe2815

Nah, then check NF’s new album, one of his songs he sings about how much he loves being broke.

@CudleOG

Colorniss that's in one of his old songs right?

@ossmanaskar564

From i mean it....not gonna lie his new style aint as good

@blake5923

Brabbelappe he also talks about it on “Warm Up”

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@mattstpierre14

G Eazy? Nahhh G Hard as fuck on this track.

@Alex-uo6kh

Pause tho, but yeah.

@LizandroVarela

Sounded like Look at me lol

@calebconnor850

Duddeee

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