PAID
Kanye West Lyrics

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Get on up now
Get on up
Get on up now

I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid

I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid

Come with me, I got booze and that drip misting
Cut Wock' and the cost is fifteen
Life flew past too fast
Old stomach is the new ass
He can't afford you, that's too bad
Told her what you gon' do with a durag?
Fuck the lame, do you write down the names?
You was stuck, run in place
You ain't runnin' with the strays no more
Roxanne, you don't have to put on
Yeah, I got that shit on
Give me somethin' to spit on
Roxanne, you don't have to stop at the red light
I got that pump but it's off on the headlights
Fuck the lame, do you write and your girlfriend think I'm dope?
Really? Thanks
Dark skin nigga only shootin' Billy Blanks

I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid (ooh, yeah)
I'm just here to get paid (yeah)
I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid (ah-ah)
I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid (yeah, yeah)
I'm just here to get paid

(You know why I'm here)

Baby, you're the hottest in the city
You got my attention when you're with me
All this Spanish spinning got us dizzy
Dollars all she do it for
I throw this cash, you shake that ass
Get that upfront, just throw it back
It's just the job and that's a shame
You made it plain, you keep on sayin'

I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid (ooh, yeah)
I'm just here to get paid (yeah)
I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid (ah-ah)
I'm just here to get paid
I'm just here to get paid (yeah, yeah)
I'm just here to get paid

Everybody grab somebody
Turn this motherfucker into a party
Fellas, take a lady's hand
Ladies, go and choose your man
There's no need to be afraid
Friday night, let's all get paid
Friday night, let's all get paid
Friday night, let's all get paid
Friday night, let's all get paid
Friday night, let's all get paid
Friday night, let's all get paid
Fri-Fri, let-let-let get, -ai-ai-ai-aid
Friday night, let's all get paid
Friday night, let's all get paid
Friday night, let's all get paid
Friday night, let's all get paid
Let's all get paid
Let's all get paid
Let-let-let get, -ai-ai-ai-aid
Let's all get paid (Roxanne)
Let's all get paid
Let's all get paid

Let-let-let get, -ai-ai-ai-aid
Let's all get paid

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanye West's song "PAID" delve into various themes such as materialism, hedonism, and the pursuit of wealth. The repetition of the lines "I'm just here to get paid" throughout the song emphasizes the primary focus on financial gain and the instrumental role it plays in the characters' motivations and actions.

In the first verse, Kanye talks about indulgence and excess, mentioning "booze and that drip misting," which could refer to extravagant and lavish lifestyles fueled by alcohol and luxury fashion. The mention of "Life flew past too fast" could allude to a hedonistic lifestyle leading to a sense of time slipping away. The line "Old stomach is the new ass" could be interpreted as a statement on the importance of outward appearance and physical attractiveness in society.

The following lines seem to touch on themes of empowerment and self-worth, with references to leaving behind negative influences ("You ain't runnin' with the strays no more"), embracing one's identity ("Roxanne, you don't have to put on"), and feeling confident in oneself ("You don't have to stop at the red light"). The mention of shooting "Billy Blanks" could metaphorically suggest overcoming obstacles and becoming stronger and more resilient.

The chorus repeats the mantra of being solely focused on getting paid, highlighting the singular goal of financial success. The juxtaposition of lavish spending and earning money through work (e.g., "throw this cash, you shake that ass") underscores the narrative of hustle and reward, as well as the cycle of labor and consumption in the entertainment industry.

The final section of the song shifts towards a celebratory tone, encouraging listeners to come together and enjoy the fruits of their labor on a Friday night. The repeated exhortation to "let's all get paid" can be seen as a rallying call to revel in the rewards of hard work and success, while also potentially critiquing the materialistic culture that places a high value on wealth and status. Overall, the lyrics of "PAID" reflect on the complexities of the pursuit of money, fame, and pleasure in contemporary society.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tyrone W. Griffin Jr., Ye

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