I Won
Joe Lyrics


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Baby you could keep a secret?
Ha ha calca kills mania
Hey, hey

Fresh off the runway pale white Nike's
Phantom top drop on that I-95
Pink see us suckas' who but I?
I'm on my way to party at Corut NY
Now I ain't gotta tell you that them boys pop bottles
And mami's lookin' like Americas top mode
She said ya earring, look at that thing
That's even bigger then the rock on my ring
Now she's got a man, plays for the hawks.
I'm like come on ma you know me run New York
J's in the background put you to bed
Says she's got brains so I'm lookin' ahead
And I'm lookin' for bread, I gotta eat on these streets
Shit 17-5 bout 2 holla at Gs
I'm a real nigga, real niggas do real things
And I can keep a secret it's the song that I sing

Baby I
I, wont, wont, tell, tell
If you don't want me to
'Cause I got a thing for you
And I'd do anything for you, girl anything
Baby I, I, wont, wont, tell, tell
I'd never do that to you
'Cause baby you got it and you got me
I got a thing for you

A material girl in a material world
Venus, Serena, my cereal girls
What you know about havin' dinner on a jet?
Make it back before the D-J's finished with his set
Now they call me the Birdman
When the doors ajar
Ghost ride the whip like I'm from Oakland y'all
It's the crack man and he ain't got a shot, the don
The wrist is Jacob earring chapard
When the chows for chows out
Know it's the same thing
Bills so high, they throwin' the champagne
I'ma real nigga, real niggas do real things
And I can keep a secret, it's the song that I sing

Baby I
I, wont, wont, tell, tell
If you don't want me to
'Cause I got a thing for you
And I'd do anything for you, girl anything
Baby I, I, wont, wont, tell, tell
I'd never do that to you
'Cause baby you got it and you got me
I got a thing for you

Millionaire frames, perrir rocks
Everyday a different chain nigga get ya gear up
Name another fat guy fly like me
And get you right laid pie all night like me
Call you fruity pebbles 'cause you got so many spy bags purple ones,
Yellow ones, sky blue the white bag
Hermes shit where ever you lay your eyes at
Red card, black card, I could buy that
Louis Vutton I'm truly the don
Christian, Lou Vutton the blue is charm
I'm a real nigga, real niggas do real things
And I can keep a secret is the song that I sing

Baby I
I, wont, wont, tell, tell
If you don't want me to
'Cause I got a thing for you
And I'd do anything for you, girl anything
Baby I, I, wont, wont, tell, tell
I'd never do that to you
'Cause baby you got it and you got me
I got a thing for you





Yeah see I wont tell, I wont tell
No no no no no no yeah yeah yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

In Joe's song "I Won," the artist is rapping about his luxurious lifestyle and his ability to keep secrets. He starts off by asking if the person he is talking to can keep a secret, then boasts about his fresh outfit and expensive car. Joe then encounters a woman who is impressed by his earring, and he uses this opportunity to hit on her, even though she already has a boyfriend who plays for a sports team. He tries to impress her by mentioning his connections in the music industry and his wealth. Joe then goes on to brag about his success as a rapper and his ability to keep secrets.


Throughout the song, Joe is obsessed with material possessions and his status in society. He mentions dinners on private jets, expensive jewelry, and designer clothes. He also refers to himself as the "Birdman" and compares himself to other wealthy and successful individuals like Venus and Serena Williams. However, despite his desire to be seen as powerful and in control, he is also vulnerable and looking for love. He claims he would do "anything" for the person he has a "thing" for and emphasizes his loyalty by saying he would never betray them.


Overall, "I Won" is a song about wealth, status, and the desire for love and acceptance. Joe showcases his ability to keep secrets while flaunting his wealth and connections, but also emphasizes his feelings towards the person he cares about.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby you could keep a secret? Ha ha calca kills mania Hey, hey
Joe is asking if his crush wants to keep a secret between them with a playful tone.


Fresh off the runway pale white Nike's Phantom top drop on that I-95 Pink see us suckas' who but I? I'm on my way to party at Corut NY
Joe is heading to a party in a fresh outfit on a fast luxurious car, confident that people will admire his style.


Now I ain't gotta tell you that them boys pop bottles And mami's lookin' like Americas top mode She said ya earring, look at that thing That's even bigger then the rock on my ring Now she's got a man, plays for the hawks. I'm like come on ma you know me run New York J's in the background put you to bed Says she's got brains so I'm lookin' ahead And I'm lookin' for bread, I gotta eat on these streets Shit 17-5 bout 2 holla at Gs I'm a real nigga, real niggas do real things And I can keep a secret it's the song that I sing
Joe notices that ladies are impressed by his flashy style, and tries to charm a woman who is in a relationship, boasting about being from New York and his business endeavors. He knows how to keep a secret, which is evident from this song.


A material girl in a material world Venus, Serena, my cereal girls What you know about havin' dinner on a jet? Make it back before the D-J's finished with his set Now they call me the Birdman When the doors ajar Ghost ride the whip like I'm from Oakland y'all It's the crack man and he ain't got a shot, the don The wrist is Jacob earring chapard When the chows for chows out Know it's the same thing Bills so high, they throwin' the champagne I'ma real nigga, real niggas do real things And I can keep a secret, it's the song that I sing
Joe is living the life of luxury and enjoys the company of beautiful women, referencing Venus and Serena Williams. He brags about having dinner on a private jet and being called the Birdman. His reputation as a wealthy drug dealer leads him to spend extravagantly, even if it means throwing away champagne bottles.


Millionaire frames, perrir rocks Everyday a different chain nigga get ya gear up Name another fat guy fly like me And get you right laid pie all night like me Call you fruity pebbles 'cause you got so many spy bags purple ones, Yellow ones, sky blue the white bag Hermes shit where ever you lay your eyes at Red card, black card, I could buy that Louis Vutton I'm truly the don Christian, Lou Vutton the blue is charm I'm a real nigga, real niggas do real things And I can keep a secret is the song that I sing
Joe spends his wealth on luxurious items such as millionaire frames and expensive jewelry. He compares himself to other fat guys who have difficulty being stylish, but he doesn't face that problem because he can get women to fall for him. He teases a woman for having too many designer bags. He brags about owning multiple credit cards and shopping at high-end stores like Louis Vuitton.


Yeah see I wont tell, I wont tell No no no no no no yeah yeah yeah yeah
Joe repeats that he won't tell anyone his secret throughout the song, revealing his trustworthiness and potentially reminding his crush to trust him with her secrets too.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nahum Grymes, Mario Winans, Levar Coppin, Delano Matthews, Joe Cartagena, Deric Micheal Angelettie

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Hearing this song fills my heart. It was my wife's favorite. Rest in heaven sweetheart. 🙏

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