Always On Time
Ja_rule-05-always_on_time_(fea Lyrics


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Always there when you call (Buckshots, hah), always on time
Gave you my, baby be mine
Always there when you call, always on time
Gave you my, baby

Baby, I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
And I gave you my all, now baby be mine

Come on and get a piece of this late-night lover
You know, the one that swing dick like no other (shit)
I know, I got a lot of things I need to explain
But baby you know the name and love is about pain
So, stop the complaints and drop the order restraints
Our sex life's a game so back me down in the paint
'Cause I can't wait no more
'Cause it's about a quarter-past three and shorty's eyein me
I got the Bentley valeted
And I'm just outside of Jersey, past the Palisades
And I love to see that ass in boots and shades
Sprawled out on the bed while I'm yankin your braids
Thug style, you never thought I'd make you smile
While I'm smackin your ass and fuckin you all wild
But we share somethin so rare, but who cares, you care

Baby, I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
And I gave you my all, now baby be mine

Girl, get a grip, come on, pull it together
It's only a sun shower, we been through worse weather
Like the stormy nights you wrote a "Dear Ja" letter
And took my Benz and keyed and cut the leather
Bitch, you know better, we live M-O-B
Money Over Bitches, Murder, I-N-C
I got two or three hoes for every V
And I keep 'em drugged up off that ecstasy
I'm a playground legend like Kirkland Pee-wee
Name a nigga in the league got more game than me
I play hard, there's so many women I fathered
Meet 'em with scars and send 'em home hot and bothered
Truth or dare, this life ain't apparently fair
And a love with no glare is a crystal stare
But we share, somethin so rare, but who cares, you care

Baby, I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
And I gave you my all, now baby be mine

Oh I'm, feelin like ya livin a, double life
'Cause you don't be comin home, sometimes
Baby, but you're always, on time, checkin for one time
You and I, got a special bond together
We go back like bombers boo, in the coldest weather
And when I play you play the same way you freak me baby I fuck you crazy
Then I'm gone
Baby don't really want me to get up and leave off that easy
She'll be wakin up wet for sheezy
Remind these bitches to mind they business
Believe me, this pimp game is very religious
And I'm built like the Don Bishop
Gon' keep this money-green Benz and my hoes as my witness
The life we share is a thug affair
But who cares, you care

Baby, I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
And I gave you my all, now baby be mine

Always there when you call, always on time
Gave you my, baby be mine




Always there when you call, always on time
Gave you my, baby be mine

Overall Meaning

"Always on Time" by Ja Rule featuring Ashanti is a classic R&B/hip-hop song that explores the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The chorus of the song talks about how the singer is always there when they are called and always on time. The singer gave their all to their partner, and they want their partner to reciprocate their feelings.


The first verse of the song talks about the singer's late-night escapades. They describe themselves as a "late-night lover" who "swings dick like no other." The singer acknowledges that they have a lot of explaining to do, but they want their partner to know that their love is worth the pain. The singer continues by saying that their sex life is a game, and they want to back their partner down in the paint.


In the second verse, the singer addresses a past conflict in their relationship. They reference a story where their partner took their Benz and keyed it. Despite this, the singer forgives their partner and continues to love them. The singer also talks about having multiple partners and leading a "M-O-B" (money over bitches) lifestyle. However, the singer emphasizes that they have a special bond with their current partner.


Overall, "Always on Time" is a catchy and relatable song that explores the complexities of romantic relationships. It's a love song with a hip-hop twist, and it showcases both Ashanti and Ja Rule's vocal skills.


Line by Line Meaning

Always there when you call (Buckshots, hah), always on time
I may not always answer your call, but I am always on time when we have plans.


Gave you my, baby be mine
I have given you all of me and I want to be with you forever.


Baby, I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
I may not be able to pick up the phone every time, but I will always be on time when we have an appointment.


And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I have given you everything I have, so please be mine forever.


Come on and get a piece of this late-night lover
I am a passionate lover that is available for you anytime of the night.


You know, the one that swing dick like no other (shit)
I have a unique and impressive sexual prowess that sets me apart from others.


I know, I got a lot of things I need to explain
There are some things in our relationship that I may need to clarify and address.


But baby you know the name and love is about pain
Despite any challenges we may face, you know that I love you and will do anything for you.


So, stop the complaints and drop the order restraints
Let's stop arguing and just enjoy our time together without any rules or restrictions.


Our sex life's a game so back me down in the paint
Our sexual relationship is like a game where we can play hard and get competitive.


'Cause I can't wait no more
I am so eager to be with you that I cannot wait any longer.


'Cause it's about a quarter-past three and shorty's eyein me
It's late at night and another woman is interested in me, but I am choosing to be with you.


I got the Bentley valeted
I have arranged for my luxurious car to be parked and ready for us to use.


And I'm just outside of Jersey, past the Palisades
I am currently outside the state of New Jersey and have traveled far to be with you.


And I love to see that ass in boots and shades
I have a deep appreciation for your style and love when you wear boots and sunglasses.


Sprawled out on the bed while I'm yankin your braids
I find it attractive when you are lying on the bed, and I can pull on your hair.


Thug style, you never thought I'd make you smile
I have a rough and tough exterior, but I can still make you happy in unexpected ways.


While I'm smackin your ass and fuckin you all wild
During sex, I am not afraid to be rough and passionate with you.


But we share somethin so rare, but who cares, you care
Our love is unique and special, and even though others may not understand it, we know it is real.


Girl, get a grip, come on, pull it together
Please try to calm down and focus on our relationship at this moment.


It's only a sun shower, we been through worse weather
We have overcome much more challenging situations before, so we can handle this small problem together.


Like the stormy nights you wrote a "Dear Ja" letter
There were times when we went through rough patches and you expressed your feelings in a letter addressed to me.


And took my Benz and keyed and cut the leather
You may have acted impulsively and damaged my car during one of our arguments.


Bitch, you know better, we live M-O-B
You know that we live by the code 'money over bitches' and will always prioritize our own success over others.


Money Over Bitches, Murder, I-N-C
Our lifestyle is all about making money, having power, and not being afraid to show our strength.


I got two or three hoes for every V
I have multiple women who are interested in me and are willing to do anything for me.


And I keep 'em drugged up off that ecstasy
I may use drugs to keep these women under my control and influence.


I'm a playground legend like Kirkland Pee-wee
I have a reputation for being a skilled and powerful player in my community.


Name a nigga in the league got more game than me
I challenge anyone to prove that they are more skilled and intelligent than me in this lifestyle.


I play hard, there's so many women I fathered
I am not afraid to play hard in life and have fathered multiple children with different women.


Meet 'em with scars and send 'em home hot and bothered
I may leave these women with emotional scars and feeling sexually frustrated.


Truth or dare, this life ain't apparently fair
This lifestyle is not fair and often involves making difficult decisions that may not benefit everyone involved.


And a love with no glare is a crystal stare
A true love that has no shine or glitter is more powerful and sincere than any superficial love.


Oh I'm, feelin like ya livin a, double life
I have a suspicion that you may be leading a double life and have secrets from me.


'Cause you don't be comin home, sometimes
Sometimes you don't come home to me, and I am worried about where you are and who you are with.


Baby, but you're always, on time, checkin for one time
Even though you may be absent from time to time, you always make an effort to be on time for our appointments and check in with me at least once.


You and I, got a special bond together
We have a unique and deep connection that goes beyond any surface level relationship.


We go back like bombers boo, in the coldest weather
Our relationship is as strong and enduring as a military bomber in the harshest winter conditions.


And when I play you play the same way you freak me baby I fuck you crazy
We have a passionate and wild sexual relationship where we both enjoy playing hard and pleasing each other.


Then I'm gone
After our encounter, I may leave for a period of time.


Baby don't really want me to get up and leave off that easy
I know that you don't want me to leave right after sex, but I may not have a choice.


She'll be wakin up wet for sheezy
You will wake up feeling sexually aroused and satisfied after our encounter.


Remind these bitches to mind they business
I need to remind my other women not to interfere with our relationship and stay out of our business.


Believe me, this pimp game is very religious
I take this lifestyle very seriously and consider it to be a 'religion' of sorts.


And I'm built like the Don Bishop
I have the physical build and charisma of a powerful and respected leader in my community.


Gon' keep this money-green Benz and my hoes as my witness
I will always maintain my luxurious lifestyle and use my women to reinforce my power and success.


The life we share is a thug affair
Our relationship is built on a tough and dangerous lifestyle.


But who cares, you care
Even though others may judge our relationship, we still care deeply for each other.


Always there when you call, always on time
I may not always answer your call, but I am always on time when we have plans.


Gave you my, baby be mine
I have given you all of me and I want to be with you forever.


Always there when you call, always on time
I may not always answer your call, but I am always on time when we have plans.


Gave you my, baby be mine
I have given you all of me and I want to be with you forever.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marcus Vest, Jeffrey Atkins, Irving D Lorenzo

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