The title is a reference to retired basketball player and hall of famer Yao Ming who played for the Shanghai Sharks and Houston Rockets during his career. He stands at 7’6” and was the tallest player in the NBA until his departure.
Gunna juxtaposes his money to Yao Ming’s height and discusses themes of wealth, drip, drugs and women.
Yao Ming
Gunna Lyrics
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Yeah, uh
Yao Ming, this money tall (This money tall)
I just checked the stats, niggas still waitin' on me to fall (Fall)
Bitch got drip like me, walkin' out in Louis leotard (Yeah)
These Turbo Wheezy wave beats got me singin' to the top (Top)
Bedspread (Spread), Medusa head matchin' my drawers (My drawers)
Goyard backpack stuffed with cash, I'm a young don (Don, don)
Life's too fast (Fast), baby had to ask can she come (Come, uh)
Yes you can (Yes you), yes you can, yes you can (Say it again)
Yes you can (Huh), don't pack no bags, you can shop when you land (Shop when you land)
Had to make grands, this is all God's plan, you shoot out the van (Shoot out the van)
Went shoppin' in Japan
Spent more than my show, brought Thugger back some pants (Brought Thugger back some pants)
Yeah, amen (Amen)
When I pulled up, plushed out Benz, feel like the world was in my hands (My hands)
Thank God, forgave my sins, one of them nights he heard me prayin'
You got my backend, I bend it off top, ain't no playin' (Uh)
Every other day is a backend, people relate to what I'm sayin' (I'm sayin')
On the plane, gotta take Xans (Take Xans)
Drive the coupe, or the sedan (Sedan)
Sent an invoice, what form of payment is you payin'? (What kind?)
Take a wire, card or cash (Cash)
You ain't got it, lil' nigga? Too bad (Too bad)
Left the valet with the keys to the Jag (To the Jag)
Aw, yeah, yeah
Ridin' in the 'Rari, got a bitch like Kylie with long hair (Long hair)
Couple of stars (Stars), to the party on Mars, yeah (Mars, yeah)
23 stories (Stories), talkin' from the top, at the bottom can't hear (At the bottom, can't hear)
Love with these drugs, so a nigga can't feel (Can't feel)
Show no fear (Fear)
Comme des Garçons button-down, pick a tear (Yeah), hard sip
Tell you when me suck Gunna like seas, this big drip (Drip), all lips (All lips)
New whip, new bae, cute face, no waist (Yeah)
All hips (All hips)
Yao Ming, this money tall
I just checked the stats, niggas still waitin' on me to fall
Bitch got drip like me, walkin' out in Louis leotard (Louis leotard)
These Turbo Wheezy wave beats got me singin' to the top (Top)
Bedspread (Spread), Medusa head matchin' my drawers (My drawers)
Amiri pants (Pants), belt Hermès, drippin' it all (Drippin' it all)
Goyard backpack stuffed with cash, I'm a young don (Don, don)
Life's too fast (Fast), baby had to ask can she come (Come, uh)
Yes you can (Yes you), yes you can, yes you can (Say it again)
In "Yao Ming," Gunna brags about his wealth and success, comparing himself to the 7'6” former NBA player Yao Ming whose height makes him an iconic figure. Gunna asserts that “this money tall,” suggesting that his wealth and success are as towering as Yao Ming's height. He boasts about his unique drip, walking out in a Louis leotard, sporting designer brands like Amiri and Hermès, and carrying a Goyard backpack filled with cash. Gunna also talks about his love for drugs, which make him feel invincible, and his fearlessness, as he sips hard liquor and ponders how others cannot hear him speaking from his luxurious 23-story vantage point.
Throughout the song, Gunna shows his gratitude to God for his success and also mentions how he sends out invoices to receive payment for his services. He is a young don, a kingpin of sorts, who is driving expensive cars and living the high life. "Yao Ming" portrays a lavish lifestyle and serves as a bold celebration of wealth and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Yao Ming, this money tall
I'm making so much money that it's as tall as Yao Ming, the former NBA player who stands at 7'6" tall.
I just checked the stats, niggas still waitin' on me to fall
I checked the numbers and people are still waiting for me to fail and fall from my success.
Bitch got drip like me, walkin' out in Louis leotard
This woman has a lot of style and fashion sense like me, as she's walking out wearing a leotard from the luxury brand Louis Vuitton.
These Turbo Wheezy wave beats got me singin' to the top
The producer Turbo and Wheezy's beats are so good, they have me singing my way to the top of the music industry.
Bedspread (Spread), Medusa head matchin' my drawers (My drawers)
The design on my bedspread matches the Medusa head on my underwear, showing my attention to detail and my love for fashion.
Amiri pants (Pants), belt Hermès, drippin' it all (Drippin' it all)
I'm wearing expensive Amiri pants and a Hermès belt, showing off my wealth and fashion sense.
Goyard backpack stuffed with cash, I'm a young don (Don, don)
I'm carrying a Goyard backpack filled with cash, showing my success and dominance in the music industry.
Life's too fast (Fast), baby had to ask can she come (Come, uh)
My life is moving too quickly, and a woman had to ask if she could join me on the ride.
Yes you can (Yes you), yes you can, yes you can (Say it again)
I'm giving her permission to join me on my fast-paced, successful lifestyle.
Had to make grands, this is all God's plan, you shoot out the van (Shoot out the van)
I had to make a lot of money, and I believe it's all part of God's plan for me. When things get dangerous, I'll shoot out of the van to protect myself.
Went shoppin' in Japan, Spent more than my show, brought Thugger back some pants (Brought Thugger back some pants)
I went on a shopping spree in Japan and spent more money than I made from my show. I even bought some pants for my friend and fellow rapper, Young Thug.
Thank God, forgave my sins, one of them nights he heard me prayin'
I'm thankful to God for forgiving me of my sins, especially on the nights when I've prayed for forgiveness.
You got my backend, I bend it off top, ain't no playin' (Uh)
I trust you to handle my finances, and I'll immediately take care of any debts or obligations that come up, without hesitation.
Every other day is a backend, people relate to what I'm sayin' (I'm sayin')
I'm making a lot of money so frequently that every other day feels like payday. People can relate to my success and what I'm saying in my music.
On the plane, gotta take Xans (Take Xans), Drive the coupe, or the sedan (Sedan)
I have to take Xanax to calm down when I'm flying. I have the option to drive either my sports car or my luxury sedan.
Sent an invoice, what form of payment is you payin'? (What kind?)
I've sent an invoice for payment, and I'm asking how the person plans to pay me.
Take a wire, card or cash (Cash), You ain't got it, lil' nigga? Too bad (Too bad)
I'll accept payment through wire transfer, credit card, or cash. If you don't have the money, then you're out of luck.
Left the valet with the keys to the Jag (To the Jag)
I left the valet with the keys to my Jaguar.
Ridin' in the 'Rari, got a bitch like Kylie with long hair (Long hair)
I'm driving a Ferrari and have a woman with long hair in the car with me, similar to Kylie Jenner's appearance.
Couple of stars (Stars), to the party on Mars, yeah (Mars, yeah)
I'm with a few famous people, and we're going to a wild party, as if it was on the planet Mars.
23 stories (Stories), talkin' from the top, at the bottom can't hear (At the bottom, can't hear)
I'm speaking from the top of a 23-story building, and people at the bottom can't hear me because of how high up I am.
Love with these drugs, so a nigga can't feel (Can't feel)
I'm in love with these drugs, so much so that I can't feel anything emotionally.
Show no fear (Fear), Comme des Garçons button-down, pick a tear (Yeah), hard sip
I'm not afraid of anything, and I'm wearing an expensive Comme des Garçons button-down shirt that's so nice it brings me to tears. I take a strong sip of a drink.
Tell you when me suck Gunna like seas, this big drip (Drip), all lips (All lips)
I'll tell you when I flow like Gunna, who's known for making smooth music. I have a lot of swagger and style, and I have full lips.
New whip, new bae, cute face, no waist (Yeah), All hips (All hips)
I have a new car and a new woman with a cute face and curvy hips.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chandler Durham, Matthew Charles, Sergio Kitchens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@queallure4240
This is art not rap, it’s fashion for the ear
@krispringlez8292
truu
@DeegeWavr
you a gunna fan .. fashion for the ear lol . its cool though
@snow2k11
@@DeegeWavr facts
@charliesaxks6280
No 🧢👌🏼
@oguzhanoguz255
Jaden Cicero What does it mean? “ No cap” ı dont know..
@PKh4d0uk3n
Aside from the fact that he’s a great rapper; Gunna has cold-ass beat selection 👌🏽
@apollospyrol7168
He not a great rapper tho
@moacn3728
Turbo and wheezy doin him right to this day
@BillyDraco69
@@moacn3728 can’t forget Taurus 🐍