Always On Time
Ja Rule Ft. Charli Baltimore 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





Here at W-I-Z we play nothing but the hits, nothing but the hits
Nothing but the muthafuckin hits

Overall Meaning

The song "Always On Time" by Ja Rule featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti is a classic hip-hop and R&B track released in 2001. The song follows the story of a man who tries to make up for his past mistakes in a relationship by being always there and on time for his partner. The opening lines of the song, "Always there when you call (Buckshots, hah), always on time, gave you my, baby be mine" is a declaration of love and devotion to his partner. The song discusses the couple's sexual chemistry and the bond they share even though they have had their fair share of disagreements.


The song's lyrics are cleverly written to convey the emotions and thoughts of someone who loves his partner but has struggled to prioritize the relationship in the past. The tone of the song is smooth, and the melody is catchy, making it one of Ja Rule's biggest hits. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the message of always being there and on time for his partner.


In summary, the song is a mix of catchy music, an engaging story, and cleverly written lyrics expressing the emotions of devotion, passion, and repentance.


Line by Line Meaning

Always there when you call (Buckshots, hah), always on time
I may not always be available when you call, but I'll always be punctual and there for you.


Gave you my, baby be mine
I offered you everything I had, and now I want you to be mine.


Baby, I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
I may not always be around to answer your calls, but I'll always make sure to be there when it counts.


And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I put everything I had into this relationship, so now I'm asking you to commit to me.


Come on and get a piece of this late-night lover
I want you to experience the passion and intensity of being with me late at night.


You know, the one that swing dick like no other (shit)
I'm confident in my sexual prowess and I know I can satisfy you like no one else can.


I know, I got a lot of things I need to explain
I realize that there are some things about me that need clarification and I'm willing to explain them to you.


But baby you know the name and love is about pain
You know who I am and that love isn't always easy or pain-free.


Stop the complaints and drop the order restraints
Stop complaining and let's enjoy the passionate and unrestrained nature of our sexual relationship.


Our sex life's a game so back me down in the paint
Our sexual encounters are like a competition, so let's get physical and push each other's limits.


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


I got the Bentley valeted
I arrived in my expensive luxury car that I had someone else park for me.


And I'm just outside of Jersey, past the Palisades
I'm nearby and easily accessible, but still far enough away for some privacy.


And I love to see that ass in boots and shades
I find you incredibly sexy when you wear boots and sunglasses.


Sprawled out on the bed while I'm yankin your braids
I love the feeling of control and dominance when I pull on your hair while we're intimate.


Thug style, you never thought I'd make you smile
I have a rough exterior, but I'm surprising you with my ability to make you happy and smile.


While I'm smackin your ass and fuckin you all wild
I'm engaging in rough, wild sex with you while slapping your butt.


But we share somethin so rare, but who cares, you care
Despite our unconventional and possibly controversial relationship, we have something special and unique that no one else can understand.


Girl, get a grip, come on, pull it together
I need you to calm down and collect yourself, let's not let any issues get in the way of our relationship.


It's only a sun shower, we been through worse weather
This is only a minor conflict, we've faced bigger challenges in the past.


Like the stormy nights you wrote a "Dear Ja" letter
When we've had arguments in the past, you've written me letters expressing your feelings and frustrations.


And took my Benz and keyed and cut the leather
During one of those fights, you vandalized my Benz by scratching up the leather interior.


Bitch, you know better, we live M-O-B
You should know better than to act out against me, since we live by the code of Money Over Bitches.


Money Over Bitches, Murder, I-N-C
Our lives revolve around money and power, as members of the Murder Inc. crew.


I got two or three hoes for every V
I have multiple women at my disposal, willing to do whatever I desire.


And I keep 'em drugged up off that ecstasy
I keep my women under the influence of drugs to make them easier to manipulate and control sexually.


I'm a playground legend like Kirkland Pee-wee
I'm a well-known and respected figure in our hood, just like the legendary playground basketball player Kirkland Pee-wee.


Name a nigga in the league got more game than me
I'm confident in my ability to charm women and seduce them, and I challenge anyone to prove me wrong.


I play hard, there's so many women I fathered
I'm a player and I'm not afraid to admit that I have fathered multiple children with different women.


Meet 'em with scars and send 'em home hot and bothered
I engage in rough sex with my partners, causing them to have physical marks and emotional satisfaction.


Truth or dare, this life ain't apparently fair
Our lives are complex and unpredictable, filled with challenges and difficult decisions.


And a love with no glare is a crystal stare
A love without any obstacles or challenges is often cold and emotionless.


Oh I'm, feelin like ya livin a, double life
I'm sensing that you're hiding something from me, living a secret or double life.


'Cause you don't be comin home, sometimes
You're not always coming home, and it's causing me to question your intentions and loyalty.


Baby, but you're always, on time, checkin for one time
Despite your inconsistencies in coming home, you always manage to be available when I call and check in on you.


You and I, got a special bond together
We have a unique and special connection that is hard to replicate.


We go back like bombers boo, in the coldest weather
Our relationship has been tested and tried, lasting through tough times and difficult circumstances.


And when I play you play the same way you freak me baby I fuck you crazy
We both engage in wild and passionate sex, with equal levels of intensity and desire.


Then I'm gone
After we finish having sex, I leave and continue with my life, without any commitment or obligation.


Baby don't really want me to get up and leave off that easy
You want me to stay and be in a committed relationship, but I'm not ready for that level of commitment.


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


Remind these bitches to mind they business
Tell the other women in my life to stay out of my business and focus on their own lives.


Believe me, this pimp game is very religious
Being a pimp is a lifestyle and requires dedication and strict adherence to certain principles.


And I'm built like the Don Bishop
I have a strong, confident presence like that of a Mafia Don or spiritual bishop.


Gon' keep this money-green Benz and my hoes as my witness
I'll keep my expensive Benz and multiple female partners as evidence of my success and power.


The life we share is a thug affair
Our relationship is intense and sometimes dangerous, but that's the lifestyle we've chosen to embrace.


But who cares, you care
Despite the risks and difficulties, we care about each other and our relationship is worth the struggle.


Always there when you call, always on time
I prioritize being available for you and punctual with our appointments.


Gave you my baby be mine
I gave you everything I had, and now I ask for your commitment to be mine.


Here at W-I-Z we play nothing but the hits, nothing but the hits
This final line is a non-sequitur, likely thrown in by the artist as a shout-out or reference to the radio station WIZ in Ohio.




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)

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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

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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

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