I'm The Man
Jamie Foxx Feat. Rick Ross Lyrics
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Went to sleep real
Woke up reala'
Goon affiliated
Ex drug deala'
Resume solid
Street-cred bigga'
Clique full of soldiers
Never seen what i'm what they called a real nigga
Pocket full of cash,
Body full of liquor
Put my whips on it
Bet he ain't trilla
If I don't know ya homie
Hand on pistol
[Chorus]
You lookin' at the man,
Stacks and rubber-bands yea,
Action for the cameras,
You can ask the fans cause,
They say I'm the man,
Watch me pull my pants up,
Watch me do my dance yup,
Stacks and rubber-bandsyea,
You lookin' at the man,
Whip on 22's,
Towin' when I move,
Askin' what it do,you lookin' at the man,
Watch me pull mah pants up,
Watch me do mah dance yup,
Stacks and rubber-bands yup
[Verse 2]
Key to the city name carry weight
I don't fuck with niggas most of 'em fake
You went behind the ears? Jumped off the post late
Where I'm from homie I don't let the goons ache
Came up slow all off a shake
Grandma dyin' hard to be straight
Just left court, my dog lost his case
They gave him life homie off of them 28's
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Product of the hood came from the gutter
Been through it all still remain a hustler
Ride or die homie before I fucking struggle
Chopper game serious, got it from my brother
Learned the hard way streets don't love ya
Snitchin' at a high dope game in trouble
Whip game shaky then you gon' suffer
I'm the man homie can't deny it sucker
[Chorus]
The song "I'm The Man" by Jamie Foxx featuring Rick Ross is a self-glorifying track that talks about the street credibility, strength, and success of the rapper. The opening lines of the song "Went to sleep real, woke up reala'" sets the tone for a man who knows what he wants and will stop at nothing to achieve it. The verse talks about his resume being solid, and his street-cred being bigger. He also boasts about being affiliated with goons and ex-drug dealers while also dropping a line about never having seen a real nigga. The rapper talks about his body being full of liquor and his pocket full of cash as he puts his whips (cars) on it. The verse clues us in on the fact that this man is not to be trifled with, and he'll pull out his gun for his safety.
The chorus of the song is a celebration of his success and being the man in his surroundings. He talks about his stacks of cash and rubber bands, which represent his wealth and the fact that he's a force to be reckoned with. He is confident and doesn't shy away from being on camera, asking the fans who the real man is, referring to himself. He pulls up his pants in a show of confidence and does his dance, indicating that he has no competition and is the top dog in the game.
In the second verse, the rapper talks about his position in the city, where his name carries weight. He doesn't trust most people, who he calls fake, and he's been in the game for a long time. He talks about his grandma dying while he's struggling to make a living and how his dog lost his case, getting life on drug charges. He is a product of the hood, and he has been through it all, yet he remains a hustler. The verse is an indication of his hard life in the past and the sacrifices he made to become the man he is now.
Line by Line Meaning
Went to sleep real
I was true to myself when I went to bed last night
Woke up reala'
I woke up with the same honesty and authenticity as before
Goon affiliated
I associate with a dangerous crowd
Ex drug deala'
I used to sell illegal drugs
Resume solid
My past experiences have made me reliable
Street-cred bigga'
My reputation and credibility within the streets is significant
Clique full of soldiers
My crew is full of fighters
All us killers
We are all capable of murder
Never seen what i'm what they called a real nigga
Most people have not witnessed someone like me, who embodies authenticity, strength, and toughness.
Pocket full of cash,
I have a lot of money on me
Body full of liquor
I have consumed a lot of alcohol
Put my whips on it
I added expensive and flashy elements to my possessions
Bet he ain't trilla
I'm confident that no one can outdo me
If I don't know ya homie
If I don't recognize or trust you,
Hand on pistol
I will be prepared to use my gun if necessary
You lookin' at the man,
I am the most impressive person here
Stacks and rubber-bands yea,
I have a lot of cash on me
Action for the cameras,
I am ready to perform for the media
You can ask the fans cause,
My supporters will confirm my greatness
Watch me pull my pants up,
I will demonstrate my personal style
Watch me do my dance yup,
I will entertain the crowd with my moves
Whip on 22's,
I am driving a car with large, expensive wheels
Towin' when I move,
My possessions are such a burden that I need to tow them when I travel
Askin' what it do,
People are curious about me and what I'm capable of
Key to the city name carry weight
I hold significant power and influence in my hometown
I don't fuck with niggas most of 'em fake
I avoid relationships with most people because they are insincere
You went behind the ears? Jumped off the post late
You are not experienced and you are showing up late to the game
Where I'm from homie I don't let the goons ache
In my neighborhood, I don't let dangerous people cause problems
Came up slow all off a shake
I worked my way up from nothing through hard work and determination
Grandma dyin' hard to be straight
My grandmother passed away and it has been difficult for me to stay on the right path
Just left court, my dog lost his case
I recently left a court hearing where someone close to me was found guilty
They gave him life homie off of them 28's
He was sentenced to life in prison due to selling drugs
Product of the hood came from the gutter
I am a result of growing up in a tough, impoverished neighborhood
Been through it all still remain a hustler
Despite my past struggles, I am still a hard worker and make things happen
Ride or die homie before I fucking struggle
I will do whatever it takes to avoid hardship and tragedy
Chopper game serious, got it from my brother
I am skilled with a gun and was taught by my sibling
Learned the hard way streets don't love ya
I suffered painful consequences for my mistakes within the streets
Snitchin' at a high dope game in trouble
If you inform on others involved in illegal drug activity, you will face danger and retribution
Whip game shaky then you gon' suffer
If you don't have good control of your car, you will face negative consequences
I'm the man homie can't deny it sucker
I am the most impressive and successful person around, and no one can argue against that fact
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Roba Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Algernod Washington, Christopher James Gholson, Tremaine Neverson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@naudiibeautii
I make you feel better than you ever been
I guarantee that you gon' tell the other man he need to get lost
Yeah
And girl you know you dealing with a veteran have you ever been broke off
You ain't gotta pack your bags
Tell your boss you gon' miss work
Whatever you want just ask
Baby this what you deserve
Yeah
I'm living better now
Livin' better now
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Better, better now
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Better, better now
Drop top benz I'm the man girlfriend
Because girl you're worth it
I know you deserve it
Because girl you're worth it
You rollin' with the man
Turn the lights off
You ain't gotta trip about no money
Cause whatever you want, I'mma get it
I ain't worry about the cost, yeah
I ain't fucking, I ain't phoney, I ain't frontin'
I am stuntin' everything I say is real
You dealin' with the boss, yeah
You ain't gotta pack your bags
Tell your boss you gon' miss work
Whatever you want just ask
Baby this what you deserve
Yeah
Look in my pockets I see a lot of dead people
Wrist game mean, mother pearl so evil
Christian Louboutin, sucker for a sneaker
Pull up in Pakistan like I'm Evel Knievel
Elroy Jetson I stay spaced out
Never lay my Jesus piece face down
It's not a Rollie, I'm sorry its for Karan
She not a singer, but dammit I made her humm
Name Ricky but really I've been a willie
See you looking at it but this watch a quarter milly
I got houses, hobby homes in Abu Dhabi
Never go wrong GPS my Ferrari
You ain't gotta pack your bags
Tell your boss you gon' miss work
Whatever you want just ask
Baby this what you deserve
Yeah
@uplikeaninsomniac
I LITERALLY been looking for this song for like over 10 years I promiseπ€£βΌοΈ
@janae2x456
I swear I been trying to find this song forever ππ itβs so underrated!!
@gnomeking6568
Me too yo, i never would have thought it was Jamie Foxx... I just remember Rozay being featured on it.
@dreamnorthstararomas369
This song is still HITTING!!!
@4everRickey
Jamie season was so lit man every song he came out with was beyond his R&B time he hooked up with all the right ppl and killed every song perfectly Jamie is one of the smartest talented black male talents just a jack of all I respect
@leverdavis537
This the hardest shit Jamie foxx ever gonna do!!!!
@TheRealSierraMarie1
I love this song. The beat is sick!
@raheemwilson1343
I NO DIZ SONG OLD BUT DIZ SHIT STILL ROCKS!!!!LOVE IT
@montaviaoates349
Dope
@ramiedeoliveira4837
Damn straight