Soon As I Get Paid
Joe featuring Mystikal Lyrics

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Gotta get that money
Get that money
Gotta get that money
Get that money...

Hmm
You've been working all day
Just to pay your rent

When they give you your check
Its already spent
And the credit collectors are stalking you
Every bill you have is overdue

I've been working hard as hell for you
To show you things you've never knew
Don't have to do it all by yourself
In just a little while you'll see
That things will turn around

I'll take your clothes off layway
I'll take you shopping every day
Anything you want girl, it's okay
Girl I'll buy you things you've never dreamed of
As soon as I get paid

Making love in a house in the Spanish Isles
A mi casa a tu casa along the Nile
You're a beautiful girl with expensive dreams
When I get it, you got it, like 1-2-3

I've been working hard as hell for you
To show you things you've never knew
Don't have to do it all by yourself
In just a little while you'll see

That things will turn around

I'll take your clothes off layway
I'll take you shopping every day
Anything you want girl, it's okay
Girl I'll buy you things you've never dreamed of
As soon as I get paid

Won't let you want no more
Once I get on top
Gonna give you all I got
You'll be secure
Never have to worry 'bout no bills no more

I'll take your clothes off layway
I'll take you shopping every day
Anything you want girl, it's okay
Girl I'll buy you things you've never dreamed of
As soon as I get paid

I'll take your clothes off layway
I'll take you shopping every day
Anything you want girl, it's okay
Girl I'll buy you things you've never dreamed of
As soon as I get paid

I'll take your clothes off layway
I'll take you shopping every day
Anything you want girl, it's okay
Gonna buy you Prada,
Gucci, Fendi soon as I get paid

Overall Meaning

The song "Soon As I Get Paid" by Joe featuring Mystikal talks about the struggles of trying to make ends meet and pay bills, but also the promise of a brighter future where they can indulge in life's luxuries. The chorus expresses the desire to "get that money" as a means to escape financial hardship and provide for oneself and loved ones. The song portrays the hope that soon they will have enough money to take care of their bills and elevate their lifestyle.

The verse goes on to describe the daily grind of working to pay rent and bills, only to realize that the paycheck is already spent before it's received, leaving them dealing with overdue bills and debt collectors. However, the singer makes a promise to their loved one that they will work tirelessly to provide for them and show them a world beyond their current struggles. The lyrics display a romantic tone as the singer offers to shower their partner with gifts and experiences they have never even dreamt of, such as shopping trips, vacations and high-end fashion labels like Prada, Gucci and Fendi. The song is about hustling hard and having faith that things will get better.

Line by Line Meaning

Gotta get that money
I need to obtain money

Get that money
Acquire the required money

Gotta get that money
I need to obtain money

Get that money...
Acquire the required money

Hmm
Pensive expression, unsure about upcoming events

You've been working all day
You have been working endlessly for the entire day

Just to pay your rent
Your day-long work is to pay the rent of your house

When they give you your check
As you receive your salary check from your employer

Its already spent
Most of the amount of the salary has been spent already

And the credit collectors are stalking you
Debt collectors persistently follow you for the repayment of the previous credit

Every bill you have is overdue
You have not paid any of your bills on time

I've been working hard as hell for you
I have put in a lot of effort to make your life better

To show you things you've never knew
To expose you to things and experiences you have never had before

Don't have to do it all by yourself
You don't have to do everything alone

In just a little while you'll see
Soon enough you will witness what I am capable of doing for you

That things will turn around
Your situation will improve greatly

I'll take your clothes off layway
I'll pay for your clothes via a payment plan

I'll take you shopping every day
I'll accompany you every day to take you shopping

Anything you want girl, it's okay
You can pick whatever you want to buy

Girl I'll buy you things you've never dreamed of
I'll buy you things you have never even thought of owning

As soon as I get paid
As soon as I receive my salary, I'll fulfill your dreams

Making love in a house in the Spanish Isles
Being romantic and intimate with you in a Spanish villa

A mi casa a tu casa along the Nile
My house is your house along the River Nile

You're a beautiful girl with expensive dreams
You are a beautiful girl with luxurious aspirations

When I get it, you got it, like 1-2-3
As soon as I acquire wealth, it becomes yours instantly

Won't let you want no more
You will no longer crave for anything anymore

Once I get on top
When I become financially stable and successful

Gonna give you all I got
I'll give you everything I have

You'll be secure
You'll be provided with financial security

Never have to worry 'bout no bills no more
You won't have to worry about bills and expenses anymore

Gonna buy you Prada, Gucci, Fendi
I'll give you expensive branded items like Prada, Gucci, Fendi

soon as I get paid
As soon as I receive my salary