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Always On Time
Ja'a Lyrics
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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
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
Here at W-I-Z we play nothing but the hits, nothing but the hits
Nothing but the muthafuckin hits
The song "Always On Time" by Ja Rule featuring Ashanti is about a tumultuous relationship between two people who are always fighting and arguing with each other but still find a way to make the relationship work. The lyrics talk about how Ja Rule is always there for his partner when they need him, even though he may not always be physically present when they call him. However, he is always on time in terms of being there for his partner emotionally and mentally. He expresses his love for his partner and how he has given them his all, asking them to be his forever.
The lyrics also touch on the sexual aspect of the relationship as Ja Rule talks about his late-night lover, their sex life being a game, and enjoying seeing his partner in boots and shades on the bed. He admits to having multiple women but claims that his partner is different and that they share something rare.
The song's chorus is catchy and memorable, with its repetition of "always there when you call, always on time," making it a staple in the early 2000s hip hop and R&B scene. The song was a commercial success and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2001, becoming both Ja Rule and Ashanti's first number one hit single.
Line by Line Meaning
Always there when you call (Buckshots, hah), always on time
I'm always available for you when you need me and I'm always punctual
Gave you my, baby be mine
I've given you my heart and I want you to be mine
Baby, I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
I may not be physically present when you need me, but I'm always there for you and I arrive on time
And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I've given you everything I have, now I want you to commit to me and be mine
Come on and get a piece of this late-night lover
Let's get intimate and passionate as two lovers
You know, the one that swing dick like no other (shit)
I'm confident in my sexual prowess and skills
I know, I got a lot of things I need to explain
I'm aware that there are issues we need to address and I'm willing to explain myself
But baby you know the name and love is about pain
You know who I am and you understand that love can be painful
So, stop the complaints and drop the order restraints
Stop complaining and let's be free and unrestricted in our love life
Our sex life's a game so back me down in the paint
Our intimate physical relationship is a competition, so compete with me and let's have fun
'Cause I can't wait no more
I'm eager for us to be intimate and I don't want to 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 showing interest in me
I got the Bentley valeted
I have my luxury car parked and ready for us to go somewhere
And I'm just outside of Jersey, past the Palisades
I'm in a location outside of New Jersey and I'm ready to meet with you
And I love to see that ass in boots and shades
I'm attracted to your body and I like when you wear certain clothing and accessories
Sprawled out on the bed while I'm yankin your braids
I want to see you relaxed and laid out while we're intimate
Thug style, you never thought I'd make you smile
I'm being rough and dominant with you and it's making you happy
While I'm smackin your ass and fuckin you all wild
I'm being rough and passionate with you while we're intimate
But we share somethin so rare, but who cares, you care
We have a unique and special bond, and even if others don't understand or care, we do
Girl, get a grip, come on, pull it together
Don't be so emotional, get yourself together and be rational
It's only a sun shower, we been through worse weather
This is only a small problem, we've faced tougher challenges before
Like the stormy nights you wrote a "Dear Ja" letter
Remember when you wrote me a letter to express your feelings during a difficult time
And took my Benz and keyed and cut the leather
And when you damaged my car in anger
Bitch, you know better, we live M-O-B
You should know better that we live by the code of Money Over Bitches
Money Over Bitches, Murder, I-N-C
We prioritize money over romantic relationships and we represent Murder, Inc.
I got two or three hoes for every V
I have multiple women for each of my luxury cars
And I keep 'em drugged up off that ecstasy
And I make sure that my women are high on ecstasy when we're intimate
I'm a playground legend like Kirkland Pee-wee
I'm well known in this lifestyle like an infamous playground legend
Name a nigga in the league got more game than me
I challenge anyone to say there's a better player in this lifestyle than me
I play hard, there's so many women I fathered
I live my life with intensity, and I've had many intimate relationships that resulted in children
Meet 'em with scars and send 'em home hot and bothered
I leave these women with emotional and physical scars but still sexually satisfied
Truth or dare, this life ain't apparently fair
This lifestyle is risky and full of challenges
And a love with no glare is a crystal stare
A love without passion is dull and uninvolved
But we share, somethin so rare, but who cares, you care
Our bond is rare and special to us, even if others don't appreciate it
Oh I'm, feelin like ya livin a, double life
I'm getting the impression that you're not fully committed to me and may have another lover
'Cause you don't be comin home, sometimes
You're not always coming home to me, and I'm starting to question your fidelity
Baby, but you're always, on time, checkin for one time
But even if you're not always physically present, you always show up when it counts
You and I, got a special bond together
We have a unique and meaningful connection with each other
We go back like bombers boo, in the coldest weather
Our bond is strong and we've been through tough times together
And when I play you play the same way you freak me baby I fuck you crazy
When we're intimate, we have equal passion and intensity
Then I'm gone
After we're intimate, I leave quickly
Baby don't really want me to get up and leave off that easy
You don't really want me to leave after we're intimate so quickly
She'll be wakin up wet for sheezy
You'll wake up feeling sexually aroused and satisfied
Remind these bitches to mind they business
Tell these other women to stay out of our business
Believe me, this pimp game is very religious
This lifestyle of having multiple partners is very serious and important to me
And I'm built like the Don Bishop
I have the same qualities and power as a Don Bishop
Gon' keep this money-green Benz and my hoes as my witness
I'm keeping my luxury car and women loyal to me
The life we share is a thug affair
Our lifestyle is rough and filled with danger
But who cares, you care
But even with the danger, we care for each other and our bond is strong
Always there when you call, always on time
I'm always available for you and I'm always punctual
Gave you my baby be mine
I've given you everything I have, now I want you to commit to me and be mine
Here at W-I-Z we play nothing but the hits, nothing but the hits
This radio station only plays popular songs and hits
Nothing but the muthafuckin hits
Only the most popular and successful songs are played on this radio station
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARCUS VEST, JEFFREY ATKINS (JA RULE), IRVING D LORENZO (IRV GOTTI)
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ryan Gullo
I mean I'm not super old, I'm 31 and I can't believe how much music has changed, I miss these times😥
Torey Townsend
I second that!!!! #GoodDay/Night
Eminix
Me too 1991
Charleston Heard
Right 1990 31
Morpheus'88
Bro, yo I'm 35 and I'm wandering the same things as well!!!
Evangelist David
Yeah. I keep coming here. These children now don't know how to sing
Renee Rodriguez
It’s sad how they don’t make music like this anymore 😭
Alisha Bachez
No kidding right ! I had to go on Spotify to find all the old jamz !
Linda Lackey
Word
Gangsta Mack
RIP Ja Rule it's been 18 years since