I'm So Fly
Lloyd Lyrics


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[Intro - Lloyd Banks]
Yeah!
Aye yo 50
They don't do it like us nigga
Yeah!

[Chorus]
I'm so fly, I got money
So that's good enough reason to buy the things I buy
I'm so high, I'm on point
And I could tell that your jealous just by the look in your eye
And when I ride by
I don't care, G-Unit's going straight to the top this year
Nigga I'm so fly, I got money
So that's good enough reason to buy the things I buy

[Verse - Lloyd Banks]
Uh, Banks is fresh out the gutter
Too smooth to stutter
The cig a melt a brother like two scoops of butter
Before I leave the crib I tell my mother I love her
Grab the burner
But she ain't concerned 'cause he's a earner
My bitch lays it out real nice for me to murder
We fight, wake up and fuck like Ike and Tina Turner
Its a privilege to ride with a celeb'
'Cause them girls over here don't got a problem giving head
Paranoia is on ya', that's why ya' llama's in ya' bed
Fuck some real Chinchilla, buy some Llama for ya' head
Where the block I'm from
Niggaz be damn near forty and still tucking
And niggaz baby mama's is pregnant and still fucking
It's either 'cause they boyfriends a scrub like Brillo
'Cause Banks is cooler than the other side of the pillow
The chronic is blown
For my niggaz that got locked up and deported
And now they gotta go back home

[Chorus]

[Verse - Lloyd Banks]
Don't confuse me with the suckers
'Cause when I spit, You'll hear more ?Oh's?
Then a Skip-to my-Lou move at the Rucker
Thank God for giving Banks the gift
You think that bandana makes you look gangsta
But all I see is a handkerchief
Nigga there's no one out the click that freezes
Believe that, 'cause I ain't scared a shit but Jesus
Look dog, I don't run with the poodles
Difference is, I'm eating in Rome and you eating Roman Noodles
Ya' boy is corrupt kid
Banks a send a bitch to the store
Just for a piece of cheesecake like Puff did
You chumps can't afford these homes
Look around I got forty clones
Now look down, that's forty stones
And that's only in the necklace
I'm bony and I'm wreck lace
It's Tony in a Lexus
I'm fresh out the gutter, scrap what ya' man thought
I'm in the hood with more straps than a Jan sport

[Chorus]

[Verse - Lloyd Banks]
When I travel I know I'm gon' get stuck
'Cause they harass us in the airport
Like I'm the one that's blowing shit up
I got the patience of a High School teacher
And a bright future
Why the fuck would I have a bum on my sneaker?
All the goodie girls back off us
My hearts colder then Jack Frost's
We pack shows and attract bosses
Black clothes with my black Forces
A black rose for a rats coffin
I'm blowing O's of that black coughing
Blow on the road then I'm back flossing
No one knows how much that's costing
Fuck ass, only the green moves me
I got a clean Uzi
A pair of gloves and a mask from the Scream movie
So if you plotting on popping off, then scheme smoothly
Or get a little red splatter on ya' cream Coogi
My name ring each state
So you ain't gotta go all the way to L.A. to get ya MC ate





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

Lloyd Banks in his 2004 song, I’m So Fly, brags about his wealth and status. He puts a great emphasis on his money and how it sets him apart, giving him the confidence to explore his swag without the fear of judgment. He uses his smooth flow to detail the envy he can sense from his haters just by looking at their facial expressions. Banks cannot stop gushing about the power he derives from his smoke, his fancy cars and jewelry, which he believes real street thugs cannot afford. Lloyd is fresh out of the gutter; he raps about grabbing his burner before leaving his mother's house, indicating his familiarity with violence. At the same time, he is also courteous to her, expressing his love for her before leaving. Banks' sense of authenticity and connections with the world and culture of violence embody what made G-Unit and the early 2000s hip-hop culture immensely popular.


The verse also highlights how much of a “ladies man” Banks is. He talks about his privileged position in the hierarchy of the hip-hop culture that enables him to ride around with attractive girls. He describes how paranoia can be severe for celebrities, highlighting safety concerns and carrying a firearm. Through his rap persona, Banks' I’m So Fly delves into the traditional aspects of hip-hop, which comprise of violence, dominance, and sexuality, mixed with significant amounts of braggadocio.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah!
Expression of excitement and confidence


Aye yo 50
Addressing 50 Cent to acknowledge his presence


They don't do it like us nigga
Stating that no one is doing it like G-Unit


I'm so fly, I got money
Boasting about his wealth and confidence


So that's good enough reason to buy the things I buy
Justifying buying expensive things because of his wealth


I'm so high, I'm on point
Feeling great and sharp


And I could tell that your jealous just by the look in your eye
Noticing that other people are jealous of him


And when I ride by
Implying that he drives a nice car


I don't care, G-Unit's going straight to the top this year
Confident that G-Unit is going to be successful this year


Nigga I'm so fly, I got money
Repeating his wealth and confidence


Uh, Banks is fresh out the gutter
Implying that he came from a rough background


Too smooth to stutter
Confident in his smooth talking abilities


The cig a melt a brother like two scoops of butter
Claiming that he is a skilled fighter


Before I leave the crib I tell my mother I love her
Expressing his love for his mother


Grab the burner
Referring to his gun


But she ain't concerned 'cause he's a earner
Implying that his mother is not concerned about his safety because he is making money


My bitch lays it out real nice for me to murder
Referring to his girlfriend setting up a situation for him to succeed


We fight, wake up and fuck like Ike and Tina Turner
Comparing his relationship with his girlfriend to the tumultuous relationship of Ike and Tina Turner


Its a privilege to ride with a celeb'
Claiming that it is an honor to ride with a celebrity


'Cause them girls over here don't got a problem giving head
Implying that the women in his area are willing to perform sexual acts


Paranoia is on ya', that's why ya' llama's in ya' bed
Paranoia is affecting someone's sleep, causing them to sleep with a gun


Fuck some real Chinchilla, buy some Llama for ya' head
Suggesting that instead of buying an expensive fur coat, they should invest in a gun for protection


Where the block I'm from
Referring to his neighborhood


Niggaz be damn near forty and still tucking
Implying that older men in his neighborhood are still carrying guns


And niggaz baby mama's is pregnant and still fucking
Suggesting that the women in his neighborhood are having sex despite being pregnant


It's either 'cause they boyfriends a scrub like Brillo
Implying that the women are having sex with less desirable men


'Cause Banks is cooler than the other side of the pillow
Claiming that he is more desirable to women than other men


The chronic is blown
Referring to smoking marijuana


For my niggaz that got locked up and deported
Shouting out to his friends who got deported after being imprisoned


And now they gotta go back home
Stating that his friends are being forced to return home after being deported


Don't confuse me with the suckers
Asking not to be compared to less successful people


'Cause when I spit, You'll hear more ?Oh's?
Implying that people are impressed by his rap skills


Then a Skip-to my-Lou move at the Rucker
Comparing his rap skills to a basketball player's moves on the court


Thank God for giving Banks the gift
Thanking God for his talent


You think that bandana makes you look gangsta
Calling out someone for thinking they look tough with a bandana


But all I see is a handkerchief
Dismissing the bandana as useless


Nigga there's no one out the click that freezes
Bragging that no one in his crew is easily intimidated


Believe that, 'cause I ain't scared a shit but Jesus
Claiming that he is not afraid of anything except God


Look dog, I don't run with the poodles
Stating that he does not associate with weak people


Difference is, I'm eating in Rome and you eating Roman Noodles
Comparing his success to someone else's lack thereof


Ya' boy is corrupt kid
Boasting about being involved in criminal activities


Banks a send a bitch to the store
Implying that he can have others do his errands for him


Just for a piece of cheesecake like Puff did
Referring to an incident where Puff Daddy sent someone to get him cheesecake


You chumps can't afford these homes
Demeaning someone for not being able to afford a nice house


Look around I got forty clones
Bragging about having many similarities with other successful people


Now look down, that's forty stones
Referring to the jewelry he is wearing


And that's only in the necklace
Implying that he has more expensive jewelry than just his necklace


I'm bony and I'm wreck lace
Describing his appearance


It's Tony in a Lexus
Referring to himself driving a Lexus


When I travel I know I'm gon' get stuck
Implying that he is targeted for his wealth when traveling


'Cause they harass us in the airport
Outlining why he feels targeted


Like I'm the one that's blowing shit up
Connecting his experience to airport security measures


I got the patience of a High School teacher
Implying that he is patient


And a bright future
Stating his future is promising


Why the fuck would I have a bum on my sneaker?
Asking why he would have dirty shoes


All the goodie girls back off us
Stating that women are attracted to him and his crew


My hearts colder then Jack Frost's
Outlining how he is unemotional


We pack shows and attract bosses
Boasting about their ability to perform and impress important people


Black clothes with my black Forces
Describing his style


A black rose for a rats coffin
Referring to a funeral


I'm blowing O's of that black coughing
Referring to smoking marijuana


Blow on the road then I'm back flossing
Referring to traveling and showing off his wealth


No one knows how much that's costing
Implying that his extravagant lifestyle is a secret


Fuck ass, only the green moves me
Implying that he is motivated by money


I got a clean Uzi
Referring to his gun


A pair of gloves and a mask from the Scream movie
Referring to his preparation for crime


So if you plotting on popping off, then scheme smoothly
Warning others to plan carefully if they plan on attacking him


Or get a little red splatter on ya' cream Coogi
Threatening that the attacker will get blood on their expensive clothing


My name ring each state
Boasting about his fame


So you ain't gotta go all the way to L.A. to get ya MC ate
Stating that people do not need to look for a successful rapper in L.A., he is successful himself




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, NATE HILLS, CHRIS LLOYD

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@nicroush4554

Who's listening in 2024? 🙋‍♂️

@rossz9636

Me 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 this song still goes off

@40thieves97

Right here ! :)

@jasonrodriguez463

Yep!

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@zlovemyleqacy5904

One of 50s best hooks of all time

@Gianne0923

This song came out when I was 16 back in 04’. It’s stuck with me all these years and I’m 35 now. Banks was a real spitta. That man deserve his flowers.

@tropical9913

I know this song because of older brothers. Stilll playing it every now and then. Banks really connected the dots to this Timbaland beat!

@NYScoop

Who’s bumping in 2024 if so we could be friends

@NikCO_DEe

We alredy R 👍

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