Money Ain't A Thang
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OH YEA THIS IS SUM REAL S** RIGHT HERE BABY GURL.GIVE IT TO ME
So So Def
Yeah yeah

Chorus: Jermaine Dupri and Jay Z

[Jermaine Dupri]
In the Ferrari or Jaguar switchin four lanes
With the top down screamin out
Money ain't a thang

[Jay Z]
Bubble hard in the double R flashin the rings
With the window cracked holler back
Money ain't a thang

[Jermaine Dupri]
Jigga I don't like it if it don't gleam clean
And to hell with the price
cause the money ain't a thang

[Jay-Z]
Put it down hard for my dogs that's locked in the bang
When you hit the bricks, new whips
Money ain't a thang

[Jermaine Dupri]
Come on, y'all wanna floss wit us
Cause all across the ball we burn it up
Drop a little paper, baby toss it up
Ya slackin on your pimpin, turn it up
See the money ain't a thang

[Jay-Z]
I flex the rol', sign a check for yo' hoe
Jigga's style is love, X and O
Save all your accolades, just the dough
My game is wide, all lames aside
Tryin to stay alive, hundred thou' for the bracelet
Foolish, ain't I? The chain'll strain ya eye
Twin platinum gun son, aim for the sky
Ice on my bullet, you die soon as I pull it
Willies wanna rub shoulders, your money's too young
See me when it gets older, ya bank account grow up
Mine's is one-zero-zero-zero-zero-oh-doub'
Damn near out the rear trunk when I roll up
Multi til I close up, it's all basic
I been spending hundreds since they had small faces
Rob your stash house, doubled out down in Vegas
Me and Jermaine Dupri got it locked crazy
Where you at haters?

Repeat 1

[Jermaine Dupri]
My cake thick, I live the life
Eatin' crab, watching bitches shake shit all night
I make the big moves, do the big things
Take small groups, turn them into big names
The big dog with the big chain, frost bit bracelet to match
Cats say I'm the shit man
The type of nigga that you need in your crew
Type of dude that will do shit you won't do, can't do
Get more burnt than a candle
Too hot to hold, too much to handle
In the black C-low, he know if she look
She go bye-bye with da-da and I ain't gotta say no more
I'm the truth like AI, got the proof and stay fly
In the safest shit you could never buy
Know why? Cause I write the songs that the whole world sing
I don't know bout y'all but every night I swing

Repeat 1

[Jay-Z]
Ya'll shit ain't for real til y'all ship a mil'
And ya hit a R&B chick and she fit the bill
Said she loved my necklace, started relaxin
Now that's what the fuck I call a chain reaction
Went from wholesome to Jigga, you owed some
Baby, I don't play all my jewelry is light grey
Platinum, spend your whole life in the day
What's down is a bet, roll the dice

[Jermaine Dupri]
Yeah, yeah, so let's play
So what, you went gold and rock a Roley with the ice bezel
It's gonna take a lot more to see my level
Where I'm at, your check, you better double that
And personally your raps is where the trouble at
I'm a Benz bubble cat, leather with the wood grain
In the platinum frame screaming it's not a game
Gleaming, from ear to ear, wrist to wrist, ring and chain
Even me and Jay-Z got it locked, crazy

Repeat Chorus

So So Def, Roc-A-Fella, collabo'




You know, all we do is rock
Rock on

Overall Meaning

The song "Money Ain't A Thang" is a collaboration between Jermaine Dupri and Jay Z, released in 1998. The chorus of the song emphasizes that money does not matter to them, as they drive expensive cars with the top down and flash expensive jewelry. They rap about their extravagant lifestyles and how they are beyond concerned about the price of things. Jay Z especially stresses the fact that he is more focused on his reputation, writing songs that the whole world sings, and having a chain reaction with women. Dupri talks about eating crab and spending large amounts of money and how no one can match him. The rap flow is fast-paced and syncopated, which adds to the overall upbeat and celebratory nature of the song.


The title of the song, "Money Ain't A Thang," is a play on the phrase "Money Ain't A Thing." Dupri and Jay Z are two of the most successful rappers of their time, and the song emphasizes their high levels of wealth and success. The song showcases a bling-heavy, ostentatious, spendthrift attitude towards money that became pervasive in hip-hop at the time of its release. The song was a massive hit, reaching #1 on the US rap charts.


Line by Line Meaning

In the Ferrari or Jaguar switchin four lanes With the top down screamin out Money ain't a thang
I drive the best of cars and switch lanes freely. Even with the top down, I scream that money is not an issue.


Bubble hard in the double R flashin the rings With the window cracked holler back Money ain't a thang
I drive a Rolls-Royce and flaunt my jewelry. With the window slightly open, I shout back that money is not a concern.


Jigga I don't like it if it don't gleam clean And to hell with the price cause the money ain't a thang
I, Jay-Z, insist on my belongings being spotless. The price tag does not concern me. Money is of no importance.


Put it down hard for my dogs that's locked in the bang When you hit the bricks, new whips Money ain't a thang
I work hard to support my friends who are in prison. When they're back on the streets, they'll get new cars with ease. Money does not matter.


Come on, y'all wanna floss wit us Cause all across the ball we burn it up Drop a little paper, baby toss it up Ya slackin on your pimpin, turn it up See the money ain't a thang
Everyone wants to show off and party with us. We are successful and extravagant. Throw some money around and step up your game. Money is not a problem here.


I flex the rol', sign a check for yo' hoe Jigga's style is love, X and O Save all your accolades, just the dough My game is wide, all lames aside Tryin to stay alive, hundred thou' for the bracelet Foolish, ain't I? The chain'll strain ya eye Twin platinum gun son, aim for the sky Ice on my bullet, you die soon as I pull it Willies wanna rub shoulders, your money's too young See me when it gets older, ya bank account grow up Mine's is one-zero-zero-zero-zero-oh-doub' Damn near out the rear trunk when I roll up Multi til I close up, it's all basic I been spending hundreds since they had small faces Rob your stash house, doubled out down in Vegas Me and Jermaine Dupri got it locked crazy Where you at haters?
I show off my luxury lifestyle to sign cheques for other men's girlfriends. My style is affectionate. Keep your compliments, I want the money. I work hard to succeed and pay $100,000 for jewelry. I wear twin platinum guns and fire bullets with diamonds. I only interact with wealthy people. I've had money for a long time, and mine is in the millions. When I arrive, it's a grand entrance. I've been rich since childhood, and I have experience stealing from hidden places. Me and Jermaine Dupri dominate the music industry.


My cake thick, I live the life Eatin' crab, watching bitches shake shit all night I make the big moves, do the big things Take small groups, turn them into big names The big dog with the big chain, frost bit bracelet to match Cats say I'm the shit man The type of nigga that you need in your crew Type of dude that will do shit you won't do, can't do Get more burnt than a candle Too hot to hold, too much to handle In the black C-low, he know if she look She go bye-bye with da-da and I ain't gotta say no more I'm the truth like AI, got the proof and stay fly In the safest shit you could never buy Know why? Cause I write the songs that the whole world sing I don't know bout y'all but every night I swing
I am rich and have a luxurious life. I eat crab while watching women dance all night. I'm a successful businessman and have turned small groups into famous names. I'm the top dog with an impressive chain and matching bracelet. People say that I am great. You need someone like me in your circle because I will do things that others won't. I'm too hot to handle, like a burning candle. I drive a black C-low and if a woman looks my way, she'll come home with me. I'm a truth-telling and fly icon. I have to ride in the safest vehicles available. I write hit songs that the whole world knows. I live my life to the fullest every day.


Ya'll shit ain't for real til y'all ship a mil' And ya hit a R&B chick and she fit the bill Said she loved my necklace, started relaxin Now that's what the fuck I call a chain reaction Went from wholesome to Jigga, you owed some Baby, I don't play all my jewelry is light grey Platinum, spend your whole life in the day What's down is a bet, roll the dice
Your stuff isn't real until you sell a million copies and date an R&B woman who loves your jewelry. When she complimented my necklace, she became more comfortable around me, and that's what I call a 'chain reaction.' I went from being innocent to being crazy, and you owe me money now. I don't mess around, and all of my jewelry is pricey. Everything is a gamble in life, so roll the dice and see what happens.




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