Always On Time
Ja Rule feat. Jay-Z 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

The lyrics to Ja Rule (ft. Ashanti)'s song Always On Time are about a tumultuous relationship between two people. The chorus, โ€œAlways there when you call, always on time, gave you my baby be mine,โ€ implies that Ja Rule is dedicated to his partner, even though he may not always physically be present when she calls. He goes on to say that he wants her to be his and that heโ€™s willing to give her his all. Despite their love for each other, they still face challenges in their relationship, such as complaints and order restraints, and the fact that they share something rare but no one else seems to care. However, their love is enough to overcome these obstacles.


In the first verse, Ja Rule talks about his late-night lover, someone who begs for his attention even though heโ€™s busy. He admits that he has a lot of things to explain, but that love is about pain, and he wants his partner to stop complaining and drop her restraints. After all, their sex life is a game, and he canโ€™t wait any longer. He describes his desire to be with her and reminds her of the joy and shared intimacy they have together. The second verse is similar, with Ja Rule proclaiming his love for his partner, but also acknowledging their turbulent past. He discusses money, fame, and his reputation as a ladies man, but also how he treats his partners with respect and care. The final verse has Ashanti singing about their special bond together and how they go back like bombers. She reminds him that she will always be there for him, especially when he needs her the most. Together, Ja Rule and Ashanti have created a song about the ups and downs of love, acknowledging the pain but also the joy that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Always there when you call (Buckshots, hah), always on time
I may not always answer your calls immediately, but I will always be there for you when you need me, and I'm always punctual when it comes to our meetings.


Gave you my, baby be mine
I've given you everything I have, and I hope you'll reciprocate my feelings and be mine.


Baby, I'm not always there when you call, but I'm always on time
I may not always be available, but I make sure to prioritize and make time for you. And when we do meet, I'm always on time.


And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I've given you everything I have to offer, so I hope you'll accept me and be mine.


Come on and get a piece of this late-night lover
I'm inviting you to come and experience my love and affection during the late hours of the night.


You know, the one that swing dick like no other (shit)
I'm referring to myself as someone who has unmatched sexual abilities.


I know, I got a lot of things I need to explain
I'm aware that I haven't been completely honest with you, and there are some things that I need to clarify.


But baby you know the name and love is about pain
I want you to understand that even though love can be painful, I am willing to work through any obstacles for the sake of our relationship.


So, stop the complaints and drop the order restraints
Stop complaining about our relationship and let go of any restrictions or expectations you may have for me.


Our sex life's a game so back me down in the paint
Our sexual experiences are like a game, so let me take control and show you what I'm capable of in bed.


'Cause I can't wait no more
I'm impatient and eager to be with you right now.


'Cause it's about a quarter-past three and shorty's eyein me
It's late at night (around 3:15am) and another woman is interested in me.


I got the Bentley valeted
I got my luxury car parked and taken care of by the valet service.


And I'm just outside of Jersey, past the Palisades
I'm currently driving and I'm crossing state lines from New York to New Jersey, past the Palisades cliffs.


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


Sprawled out on the bed while I'm yankin your braids
I enjoy watching you lying on the bed with your hair being pulled by me.


Thug style, you never thought I'd make you smile
I'm presenting myself in a tough and masculine way, but I am still able to make you happy.


While I'm smackin your ass and fuckin you all wild
I'm having sex with you in a very intense and rough way.


But we share somethin so rare, but who cares, you care
Even though our love may seem unusual or unconventional, we still care for each other deeply.


Girl, get a grip, come on, pull it together
I'm telling you to calm down and get yourself together.


It's only a sun shower, we been through worse weather
Our current situation may seem minor compared to previous situations we've gone through together.


Like the stormy nights you wrote a "Dear Ja" letter
I'm referring to a previous situation where you wrote me a letter expressing your feelings during a rough patch in our relationship.


And took my Benz and keyed and cut the leather
You damaged my expensive car by scratching and cutting the leather seats with a key.


Bitch, you know better, we live M-O-B
You should know better, as we follow the code of "Money Over Bitches" (M-O-B).


Money Over Bitches, Murder, I-N-C
We prioritize money and power, and are part of the "Murder, Inc." crew.


I got two or three hoes for every V
I have two or three women that I'm seeing for every car ("V").


And I keep 'em drugged up off that ecstasy
I keep these women addicted to the drug ecstasy so that they stay loyal to me and satisfy my needs.


I'm a playground legend like Kirkland Pee-wee
I'm known as a legendary player like Pee-wee, a famous football player in a specific playground (Kirkland).


Name a nigga in the league got more game than me
I challenge anyone to name a better player than me in this field.


I play hard, there's so many women I fathered
I'm a serious player and have fathered many children through my various relationships.


Meet 'em with scars and send 'em home hot and bothered
I'm meeting these women, leaving them with emotional scars, and sending them home sexually aroused.


Truth or dare, this life ain't apparently fair
Life is not fair, and I'm willing to play a game of truth or dare to prove it.


And a love with no glare is a crystal stare
A relationship without any problems is not realistic, and is portrayed as a hard, steady, and cold stare.


But we share, somethin so rare, but who cares, you care
Even though our love may seem unusual or unconventional, we still care for each other deeply.


Oh I'm, feelin like ya livin a, double life
I'm feeling as though you're living a secret double life that I don't know about.


'Cause you don't be comin home, sometimes
You sometimes fail to come home, which makes me suspicious of your activities.


Baby, but you're always, on time, checkin for one time
Despite your occasional absences, you always make yourself available and present when we agree to meet.


You and I, got a special bond together
We have a special and unique connection that brings us together.


We go back like bombers boo, in the coldest weather
Our relationship goes back to the past and has been through very tough and cold times.


And when I play you play the same way you freak me baby I fuck you crazy
We interact with each other in a playful way during sex, and it drives me wild.


Then I'm gone
After our sexual encounter, I leave you and go on with my life.


Baby don't really want me to get up and leave off that easy
You don't want me to leave so easily after our intimate moments.


She'll be wakin up wet for sheezy
You will wake up sexually aroused and wet after I leave.


Remind these bitches to mind they business
I'm reminding other women to stay out of my personal affairs and not interfere in my relationships.


Believe me, this pimp game is very religious
Believe me when I say that the pimp lifestyle I lead is something I take very seriously.


And I'm built like the Don Bishop
I am built strong and powerful like a leader, specifically like a gang leader (Don) or a religious leader (Bishop).


Gon' keep this money-green Benz and my hoes as my witness
I plan on keeping my luxurious green car and the women who serve me as evidence.


The life we share is a thug affair
Our love is unconventional, and has elements of gangster lifestyle.


But who cares, you care
Our love may be viewed as unconventional to others, but we both care for each other deeply.


Always there when you call, always on time
I may not answer your calls right away, but I am always available and punctual when we agree to meet.


Gave you my, baby be mine
I've given you everything I have, and I hope you'll reciprocate my feelings and be mine.




Lyrics ยฉ 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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Shazam Kablam

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Jakob Noack

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QueenAmor

50 cent need to end his beef with Ja rule because Ja rule music is better then any Music artist 50 cent ever put on .50 cent ainโ€™t got shit on Ja except his tv show thatโ€™s it the when was the last time 50 had a hit record donโ€™t worry I Waite ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿพ

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DayDay Boogie

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This verse is from jaz o lets go ft jay z

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nycapple

yes this was a mix that was presented to kayslay and he thought it was an exclusive but a DJ jus created a mix using jayz vocals from that jaz o track.

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