Ballin
Jim Jones Lyrics


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Wear a mean dark pair of shades
Ain't you can't see my eyes unless my head is bent , you dig


Chrous
(Jim Jones)
We fly high, No Lie ,You know this (BALLIN!)
Foreign rides, outside, its like showbiz (We in the building)
(Girl)
We stay fly, No Lie ,You know this (BALLIN!)
Hips and Thighs, Oh my, Stay focus

(Jim Jones)
Ya boy gettin paper (Money), I buy big cars (Foreign)
I need fly rides to drive in my garage (Choose 1)
Stay sky high (Twisted), Fly wit the stars (Twinkle ,Twinkle)
T 4 ? Flights , 80 grand large (BALLIN!)
So we lean with it, pop with it (Bankhead)
'Vertible jones, mean with the top listen (Flossin)
I'm sayin clean with the bottom ?(Do It)
I Hop'd out saggy jeans and my rock glistenin(BALLIN!)
But I spent bout 8 grand
Mami on stage doin the rain dance (I think she like me)
She let it hit the floor, made it pop (What Else !?)
Got my pedal to the floor screamin fuck the cops(Do It!)

Chrous
(Jim Jones)
We fly high, No Lie ,You know this (BALLIN!)
Foreign rides, outside, its like showbiz
(Girl)
We fly high, No Lie ,You know this (BALLIN!)
Hips and Thighs, Oh my, Stay focus

Slow Down, Tonight may be gone tomorrow (One Chance!)
So I speed thu life like there's no tomorrow (Speedin!)
100 g's worth of ice on the Auto? (Flossy)
And we in the street life until they call the law(BALLIN!)
I made the whip get naked (What Happen !?)
While I switch gears, Bitch lookin at the bracelet (Got Em)
Step out, show me what your all about
Flashbacks of last night of me ballin out (Harlem!)
1 a.m. we was at the club (What Happen !?)
2 a.m. Ten bottles of bub (Money ain't a thing)
And about 3 somethin I was thinkin about grub
So I stumbled to the car, threw the drinks and the drugs (Twisted)


Chrous
(Jim Jones)
We fly high, No Lie ,You know this (BALLIN!)
Foreign rides, outside, its like showbiz
(Girl)
We stay fly, No Lie ,You know this
Hips and Thighs, Oh my, Stay focus

Nigga could you buy that
I keep 20 in the pocket (Light Change)
Talk a buck 80 If the bentley is the topic (That grey poupon)
But of course gotta fly ...? (Where?)
To the hood to roll dice on the side of the curb
But I know a G Bent' may sound obsurd (Get Your Money Up)
Drive 80 up Lennox cause I got an urge (Speedin)
The rap game like the crack game
Lifestyles, rich and famous livin in the fast lane (BALLIN!)
So when I bleep shorty bleep back
Lou Vutton Belt where I'm keep all the heat strapped
I beat the trial over rucker (Lets Do It)
All guns loaded in the back motherfucker (Dipset)



Chrous
(Jim Jones)
We fly high, No Lie ,You know this (BALLIN!)
Foreign rides, outside, its like showbiz (We in the building) 2x
(Girl)
We stay fly, No Lie ,You know this (BALLIN!)
Hips and Thighs, Oh my, Stay focus


You niggas need to stay focus
When your dealin with a motherfuckin G
You know my name, Jones, One Eye, Capo Status
Only above motherfucka
This Dipset ByrdGang We Born To Fly
Ya'll know the rules fall back or fall back
Someone tell my bitch summer I'm lookin for her




Ya dig, Another day another dollar
Fast life fucker

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song 'Ballin' by Jim Jones is about his luxurious lifestyle and the fast-paced world of fame and fortune. The song speaks of Jones's material possessions, including foreign cars, expensive jewelry, and designer clothes. He explains that he spends a great deal of money on these things because he loves to live lavishly. The lyrics are an expression of his success and the luxurious rewards he has earned from his hard work.


The refrain, "We fly high, No lie, You know this (BALLIN!)" is a reoccurring line throughout the song that indicates Jones's rise as a successful rapper. The song's lyrics support the lavish lifestyle of an artist in the rap world with its references to cars, money, and fast living.


Jones proclaims that he is a "motherfuckin G" in the rap game and that "Jones, One Eye, Capo Status" is his name. He speaks of his experiences of rolling dice on the streets, carrying loaded guns in the back, and beating trials over Rucker. He lives the life of the rich and famous, but he must also deal with its dangerous side.


Overall, the lyrics of Jim Jones's 'Ballin' exhibit the rap artist's love of a luxurious life filled with sex, drugs, money, and fame, and cannot be taken at face value.


Line by Line Meaning

Wear a mean dark pair of shades
I wear intimidating sunglasses, making it difficult to see my eyes except when I tilt my head down.


Ain't you can't see my eyes unless my head is bent, you dig
You won't be able to see my eyes unless I tilt my head down, do you understand what I mean?


We fly high, No Lie ,You know this (BALLIN!)
We're living the high life, and it's true, you're aware of this fact. We're ballin' out of control.


Foreign rides, outside, its like showbiz (We in the building)
We are driving high-end foreign cars, which attracts attention from the public like it's a show. We are currently present in this area.


We stay fly, No Lie ,You know this (BALLIN!)
We continue to maintain our luxurious lifestyle, and everyone knows it. We're ballin'.


Hips and Thighs, Oh my, Stay focus
The curves of a woman's hips and thighs are eye-catching, but I need to stay focused on my goals and not get distracted.


Ya boy gettin paper (Money), I buy big cars (Foreign)
I am earning a lot of money, and I use it to buy expensive foreign cars.


I need fly rides to drive in my garage (Choose 1)
I require fancy cars to park in my garage to showcase my wealth.


Stay sky high (Twisted), Fly wit the stars (Twinkle ,Twinkle)
I continue to soar high, even when I am intoxicated. I am living among the stars.


T 4 ? Flights , 80 grand large (BALLIN!)
I fly first-class, even if it costs me a lot of money. I'm ballin'.


So we lean with it, pop with it (Bankhead)
We lean and pop our bodies in the Bankhead dance move.


'Vertible jones, mean with the top listen (Flossin)
I'm driving a convertible car with the top down, and the music is blasting. I'm flossing.


I'm sayin clean with the bottom ?(Do It)
The bottom of my car is spotless. Let's go.


I Hop'd out saggy jeans and my rock glistenin(BALLIN!)
I stepped out of the car wearing saggy jeans and bling, indicating my wealth. I'm ballin'.


But I spent bout 8 grand
I spent approximately $8000.


Mami on stage doin the rain dance (I think she like me)
A woman is on stage performing a dance, and I believe she's attracted to me.


She let it hit the floor, made it pop (What Else !?)
She dropped low and made her body pop, satisfying the crowd's desires.


Got my pedal to the floor screamin fuck the cops(Do It!)
I am driving fast, and I don't care if the police catch me. Let's do it.


Slow Down, Tonight may be gone tomorrow (One Chance!)
We need to slow down and enjoy life because we only have one chance to live.


So I speed thu life like there's no tomorrow (Speedin!)
I'm living my life with haste, as if there's no tomorrow.


100 g's worth of ice on the Auto? (Flossy)
I have $100,000 worth of jewelry on my car, indicating my wealth. I'm flossy.


And we in the street life until they call the law(BALLIN!)
We're living the tough and dangerous street life until the police intervene. I'm ballin'.


I made the whip get naked (What Happen !?)
I stripped off my car's exterior and made its engine visible.


While I switch gears, Bitch lookin at the bracelet (Got Em)
While changing gears, a woman is looking at my expensive bracelet.


Step out, show me what your all about
Get out of your car and demonstrate what you're capable of.


Flashbacks of last night of me ballin out (Harlem!)
I'm reminiscing about last night when I experienced a luxurious lifestyle. I was ballin' in Harlem.


1 a.m. we was at the club (What Happen !?), 2 a.m. Ten bottles of bub (Money ain't a thing)
At 1am, we were at a night club. By 2am, we'd already ordered 10 bottles of champagne, indicating money isn't a problem for us.


And about 3 somethin I was thinkin about grub, So I stumbled to the car, threw the drinks and the drugs (Twisted)
By 3 am, I was hungry and craving food, so I got into my car and discarded the remaining drinks and drugs.


Nigga could you buy that
Can you afford that?


I keep 20 in the pocket (Light Change)
I always have $20 in my pocket.


Talk a buck 80 If the bentley is the topic (That grey poupon)
The topic is a Bentley, and it'll cost you $180,000. It's an exclusive product.


But of course gotta fly ...? (Where?)
But obviously, I have to fly somewhere. Where do you think?


To the hood to roll dice on the side of the curb
I'm going to the neighborhood to gamble and roll dice on the pavement.


But I know a G Bent' may sound obsurd (Get Your Money Up)
I know buying a Bentley car may not be practical for everyone, but you need to invest in yourself and increase your wealth.


Drive 80 up Lennox cause I got an urge (Speedin)
I feel the need for speed, so I'm driving 80 mph up Lennox Avenue.


The rap game like the crack game
The music industry operates similarly to the drug industry.


Lifestyles, rich and famous livin in the fast lane (BALLIN!)
We're living the luxurious and famous lifestyle, driving in the fast lane. We're ballin'.


So when I bleep shorty bleep back
So if I message a girl, she must reply back to me.


Lou Vutton Belt where I'm keep all the heat strapped
I keep my weapons in my Louis Vuitton belt.


I beat the trial over rucker (Lets Do It)
I succeeded in the trial at Rucker Park basketball court. Let's celebrate.


All guns loaded in the back motherfucker (Dipset)
All of my weapons are loaded in the back of the car. Dipset.


You niggas need to stay focus
You guys need to stay focused.


When your dealin with a motherfuckin G
When you're dealing with me, who is a 'gangsta' or a G.


You know my name, Jones, One Eye, Capo Status
You know my name, I'm Jones, and I'm part of the Capo Status. I only have one eye.


Only above motherfucka
I'm a boss, and I'm above everyone else.


This Dipset ByrdGang We Born To Fly
I am from Dipset BirdGang, and we are born to live the luxurious lifestyle.


Ya'll know the rules fall back or fall back
You all know the rules, either get back or fall back.


Someone tell my bitch summer I'm lookin for her
Let someone tell my girlfriend that I'm looking for her.


Another day another dollar
I'm making money every day.


Fast life fucker
We're living the fast-paced and luxurious lifestyle, and I enjoy it.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEREMY A. GRAHAM, JOSEPH JONES

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