Jewels & Drugs
Lady Gaga feat. T.I. Too $hort & Twista Lyrics

Yeah, it's about that time, yeah
It's time to get down to business

Time ta take off partna, alright
Get ready to hustle and make some money

Hustle Gang, uh huh, G-D-O-G
Referring to their group of business partners and associates

Get your doe or die partna
The imperative to succeed in business in order to survive

Yup, let's go
Let's get started on making money

Still Bankhead, shawty, yeah you know what it is
Referring to their rough neighborhood and its reputation

Pockets full of number of rubber bands and bills
Having large sums of cash on hand

Came up around that standard wheel
Growing up around criminal activity and poverty

Was finna do a deal about 60 mill
Planning to make a deal for millions of dollars

You ain't live that life, you perpetrating
Accusing someone of pretending to be something they're not

You wasn't really trapping circling birds of prey
Not having been involved in drug dealing and its dangers

You ain't have to beat no murder case
Not having been involved in criminal activity and its legal consequences

Man, you probably couldn't get a ho any day
Insulting someone's attractiveness and lack of success with women

'Round my way can't get murder planned
Reminding people that murder is not something to be taken lightly

Ain't no hoop, play dirty, man
In this dangerous environment, you have to be ruthless to survive

Put some through your jersey, man
Threatening to harm someone

If your partner want some we can do it again
Encouraging one's associates to retaliate against their enemies

Don't want your jewels, I want your drugs
Suggesting that illicit substances are worth more than expensive jewelry

Don't want your money, want your love
The desire for genuine human connection in the midst of all this criminal activity

I admit that my habit's expensive
Acknowledging that drug addiction can be financially ruinous

And you may find it, quite offensive
Admitting that this lifestyle may not be attractive to everyone

But I won't die at the hands of another
Choosing to take responsibility for one's own life and decisions

I'm your mother, sister, your father, brother
Expressing unity with one's fellow humans

This family is stupid attractive
Despite the flaws of this lifestyle, there is a sense of community and loyalty among its members

If you've surveyed the way we've acted
Inviting others to observe and learn from their actions

Keep it coming, I'm coming around like your friend now
Encouraging others to keep the money flowing and suggesting the singer is a trustworthy ally

I think you should shut up and sit down
Asserting dominance over others

E'verbody want that money what you want
Noticing that everyone is after money, including themselves

High as hell trying to have some fucking fun
Choosing to indulge in drugs as a way to have a good time

You don't need 'em but the diamonds make it shine
Acknowledging that expensive jewelry can be a status symbol

Tried to kick it just can't find the time
Finding it difficult to step away from this lifestyle

It's the middle of the week, this ain't even the weekend
Acknowledging that there is no real difference between work and play

Red carpet events, every time you see pimps
Describing the flashy and ostentatious aspects of the lifestyle

It's good pussy in the passenger seat
Boasting about one's sexual conquests

My lil' homies hang with me, I be passing 'em freaks
Sharing one's wealth and power with their associates

Come and show me the gateway into your love
Desiring genuine love from another person

I feel like the money could never do it like the club
Suggesting that material wealth cannot compare to the excitement of the nightlife

I feel like a diamond can never do it like a drug
Suggesting that illicit substances are more pleasurable than expensive jewelry

And I want it so come on and take it with me so that I can hit it
Asking another person to indulge in drugs with them

I can admit it, I'm influenced by desire when I approach her
Acknowledging the role of desire in one's behavior

I try to provoke her by giving money and jewelry and accessories
Using wealth to try and impress and seduce someone

Instead of the recipe with a legacy of taking her to another place when I get it
Choosing not to engage in meaningful experiences with others, instead focusing on material goods

Hold up
Taking a pause

Twista going in warp speed breaking atoms
Referring to the fast-paced lifestyle, with drugs and money flowing quickly

Blowing O.G. has got me creating anti matter
Using drugs to fuel one's creativity and ambition

Let her pop it and smoke on it with me now
Asking someone to indulge in drugs with them

I got her because she ready to party and then move to the club
Boasting about one's sexual prowess and access to desirable women

Because you know the way I think is an anomaly
Being aware that their lifestyle and way of thinking is unconventional

And I'ma be strange as Lady Gaga
Embracing one's uniqueness and individuality

Probably
Acknowledging uncertainty

A dollar be the business
Money is the main focus and motivation

But I'd rather be in an outer dimension when I be talking about jewels n' drugs
Imagining a different reality where life is not all about drugs and wealth

Jewels n' drugs, play that hustle
Referring to the drug trade and the need to make money

Smother 'em, if you wanna be bad
Suggesting that one must be willing to be forceful and ruthless to succeed

Slap honey on a young pancake
Flaunting one's sexual conquests and sexual prowess

We know how to make that money
Boasting about one's ability to make a lot of money

Ain't nothin' if it ain't family
Emphasizing the importance of their group of associates and partners