Number 1
Jamie Foxx Feat. Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Get in the place
Got to work out more
And sort out my face
I've got all the zines that tell me what to eat
And I'm tired of being told what to wear on my feet
And I don't have the time to get all worked up
About the year on the street
And it's not my fault, I can find my way
Yeah it's not my fault, there goes another day
I've been here too long, do I have to change
Into what it takes
To make it number one?
I feel out of favor
I don't look like a picture
You think I'm a loser
But I can see through you
You're running around like you're running the country
I know that you think that you've got one on me
Ear to the ground, like the boy about town
Can't get nothing to fit me
And it's not my fault, I can find my way
Yeah it's not my fault, there goes another day
I've been here too long, do I have to change
Into what it takes
To make it number one?
Got a call from an old friend, used to be real close
Said he couldn't go on the American way
Sold his house, sold his car
Bought a ticket to the West Coast
Now he gives 'em a stand-up routine in L.A.
In Jamie Foxx's song "Number One," he expresses his frustration with societal pressures to conform to certain standards of appearance and behavior, and with the idea that success in life requires one to compromise their individuality. He tells himself that he needs to put himself out there more and work on his physical appearance, but he's tired of being told what to wear and eat. Foxx seems to be someone who has been trying to make it in the industry for a while but feels like an outsider and out of favor because he doesn't fit the mold. He recognizes that he has been in the game for a while and wonders whether he needs to change himself to become number one. Foxx also seems to be aware of the political power dynamics that shape society and the challenge of fitting into them. Foxx recognizes his inability to find his place in society and the fact that he has been too long in the game but wonders if changing himself is necessary to reach fame.
The song begins with Foxx lamenting about how he needs to go out more and put himself in situations that would benefit his career. However, he's frustrated with the societal expectations that come with appearing in public. He challenges himself to work out and improve his appearance but acknowledges that he's sick of being told what to do. The line "And I don't have the time to get all worked up/ About the year on the street" highlights how society puts a lot of pressure on individuals to fit in and conform, but Foxx doesn't want to be worked up by this. In the second verse, Foxx criticizes those who hold societal power and make the rules. He recognizes that people in positions of power tend to think they have one over him, but he sees through them. Foxx struggles to find clothing that fits him and acknowledges that he can't get anything to match his style.
Overall, the song "Number One" is a critique of societal pressure and conformity, as well as the struggle to establish oneself in the entertainment industry while maintaining individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Got to get out more
I need to leave my current situation and explore the outside world more.
Get in the place
I need to get out and socialize more to expand my horizons.
Got to work out more
I need to exercise more to improve my health and appearance.
And sort out my face
I need to take care of my appearance and fix any flaws or insecurities I may have.
I've got all the zines that tell me what to eat
I have access to magazines and articles that tell me what kinds of food I should eat to improve my health.
And I'm tired of being told what to wear on my feet
I'm tired of being bombarded by ads and articles that tell me what kind of shoes to wear.
And I don't have the time to get all worked up
I don't have the time or energy to become overly anxious or stressed about things.
About the year on the street
I don't have the time to worry about my reputation or image when I'm in public.
And it's not my fault, I can find my way
I am capable of handling my own life and making my own decisions.
Yeah it's not my fault, there goes another day
I am not responsible for the passing of time or missed opportunities.
I've been here too long, do I have to change
I've been stagnant in my life and need to make changes to progress forward.
Into what it takes
I need to become the kind of person that is successful or accepted in society.
To make it number one?
I need to become successful or highly regarded in order to be considered a 'number one' person.
I feel out of favor
I feel that I am not in demand or highly regarded by others.
I don't look like a picture
I don't meet society's standards of what is considered physically attractive or desirable.
You think I'm a loser
You have a negative or dismissive opinion of me based on your own prejudices.
But I can see through you
I can recognize that you are not being genuine or honest with me.
You're running around like you're running the country
You are acting as if you have more power or influence than you actually have.
I know that you think that you've got one on me
I know that you believe you have some kind of advantage over me, but you are mistaken.
Ear to the ground, like the boy about town
I am aware of what is happening around me and keep up with the latest trends.
Can't get nothing to fit me
I am having difficulty finding a place or group where I feel like I fit in or belong.
Got a call from an old friend, used to be real close
I received a phone call from an old friend who I used to be very close with.
Said he couldn't go on the American way
He expressed his disillusionment with the traditional American lifestyle and culture.
Sold his house, sold his car
He got rid of his possessions and is no longer tied down by material things.
Bought a ticket to the West Coast
He moved to the West Coast to start a new life and explore new opportunities.
Now he gives 'em a stand-up routine in L.A.
He now performs stand-up comedy in Los Angeles and has found success and fulfillment in a new career path.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICK RUBIN, ADAM HOROWITZ, MICHAEL DIAMOND, ADAM YAUCH, JUSTIN SMITH, MARSHA AMBROSIUS, DWAYNE CARTER
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Malisha Gavali
Hey Foxx, we just living our life right?"
4 & 3 & 2 & 1 [Repeat: x2]
"Weezy, Just Blaze"
Now everybody let's get...
Let me introduce myself they call me Mr. Foxx
Known for making ladies scream and jumpin' out the socks
Yes it's all real (real) I'm king of the hill (hill)
Call Carl Davis pack them up and ship another mil
Told ya last time but I swear y'all must not understand me
Girl come home with me and let me introduce you to my Grammy family like Encore Oscar and Emmy
Accolades I got many (many) got that kinda gwop you gotta wheel in with a semi baby
Get your friends inside with me
Common girl just ride with me
Plenty of girls that wish they could be standing on the side of me
I can see the look up in your eyes
But the looking at your thighs, lips, and hips make a nigga naturize
Babe if cash rules than my click, we rising to the top
On a highway robbery, we doing 90 in the drop
Lets go hit the strip baby
Then go home and strip baby
Bounce it like them drums on this blaze shit baby
Girl just say the word can we can break out like the pox
But you got 4 seconds for I'm right up out the spot like
[Chorus:]
4 and 3 and 2 and 1 [Repeat: x2]
Cause you know I'm number one
Girl you know I'm number one
Baby you know I'm number one
That's right I said I'm number
Now everybody lets get...
Everybody know the name they call me Mr. Foxx
Swagger on a billie got the stunting game on lock
Got them hundred dollar bills
I don't rain girl I hurricane
Glory or dollywood whatever I don't need to know your name
Yup girl shake it for me
Yep girl take it for me
My private jet it be waiting
You can bring a friend and hey
See the diamonds on me
They be shining like a star
I see how you watching me posted up at the bar
We can leave the club and git it right
We can do it all night long have you singing
Baby this my song, it's a number one performer
You gotta be my supporter whatever you want
You know I can get it for you (yup)
This goes out to all you haters yeah whoever doubt me
I'm a boss, I'm a player, got nothing to say about me
Lets go hit the strip baby then go home and strip baby
Bounce it like them drums on this blaze shit baby
Girl just say the work we can break out like the pox
But you got 4 more seconds before I break up out the spot like
[Chorus]
[Lil Wayne]
They call me Mr. Carter I fly over water
In my own charter, baby I can turn you on like a phone charger
Baby I can hit it like a motherfucking dodger
If you want a soldier baby I can be your soldier
And girl if your gay umm I can be your Marvin
I like hot grits and toast in the morning
I hope you turn into a ghost in the morning
I pop you up like chicken pox
Shout out to my nigga Jamie Foxx
We tighter than some sticky socks
I be in slickest drop
Listening to some Iggy Pop
And I'm from the dirty I say fuck the broom and a mop
He's so sweet make her wanna eat the candy store
1, 2, 3, 4 like
Lets go hit the strip baby then go home and strip baby
Foxx and Lil' Wayne on this blaze shit baby
Girl just say the word n we can break out like the pox
Plus you got 4 minutes for I'm right up out the spot
[Chorus]
Andrew Hogue
Been listening to this since it came out. Never gets old
Anthony Singletary
The world slept on this hit, it's still fucking hot
Nombeko Ketelo
After all these years the beat is still banging 😎💃💃💃💃💃
EffortlessAwareness
was listening to this weezy since i was a kid. Now that iv grown up I finally been thru this line enough to understand it
“ I like hot grits and toast in the mornin, I hope you turn into a GHOST in the MORNIN”
this line always stuck with me somewhere in my head and randomly thought of it the other day when I wanted her to leave in the a.m
Hahahha fck ya ! Its a coming of Age
kreed2458
THIS SONG IS THE BOMB!!! I love the beat
John P.
The beat is just awesome!
akeem Brown
cant believe im really back here 8 years later lol still love this song
Thrice Aether
I'm diggin this song.. maybe I should buy the album.
Lascott Ellis
Well the autotune thing doesn't bother me with this song cuz we all know Jamie can sing without Autotune. That's for sure!
ANT'S DEN
That beat so 🔥