Tickets Sold Out
Ludacris Lyrics


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This Friday performing live
At the civic center
You heard him on Phat Rabbit wit Timbaland.

"I be that nigga named Luda AKA L.O.V.A. L.O.V.A."

You heard him wit Jermaine Dupri on Sony PlayStation's John Matten 2000
Now, now, now see him perform live at the civic center
For 3 shows only
It's Ludacris
Tickets for the first show are not available
Because it's Sold Out
Tickets for the second show (are not available)
You got it right, Sold Out
And Tickets for the 3rd & final show have been Sold Out.





So hold up. What the fuck am I doin' this shit for?

Overall Meaning

In Ludacris's song Tickets Sold Out, he is promoting his upcoming live performances at the civic center. He boasts about his previous collaborations with notable producers Timbaland and Jermaine Dupri, referencing his appearances on the tracks Phat Rabbit and Sony PlayStation's John Matten 2000. He goes by the moniker Luda AKA L.O.V.A. L.O.V.A., showcasing his smooth rhyming skills. He excitedly announces that he will be performing three shows at the civic center, but unfortunately, tickets for the first and second shows are already sold out. He expresses frustration in the final lines, questioning why he's even doing this if the shows are already sold out.


The lyrics of Tickets Sold Out highlight Ludacris's success as an artist and his confident attitude towards his live performances. His name, as well as his aliases, are emphasized throughout the song, highlighting his significance in the rap game. The repetition of the phrase "sold out" emphasizes the high demand for his shows and builds anticipation for the few remaining tickets. Ludacris's frustration in the final lines shows his desire to perform for as many people as possible and his disappointment that some fans may be left out.


Line by Line Meaning

This Friday performing live
Ludacris is going to perform live this Friday


At the civic center
The place where Ludacris will perform is the civic center


You heard him on Phat Rabbit wit Timbaland.
Ludacris collaborated with Timbaland on the track 'Phat Rabbit' and you may have heard him on that


"I be that nigga named Luda AKA L.O.V.A. L.O.V.A."
Ludacris has a nickname, which is L.O.V.A. L.O.V.A.


You heard him wit Jermaine Dupri on Sony PlayStation's John Matten 2000
Another track Ludacris was on is 'John Matten 2000', which features Jermaine Dupri and was released for the Sony PlayStation game


Now, now, now see him perform live at the civic center
Now you can see Ludacris perform this song live at the civic center


For 3 shows only
Ludacris will perform for a limited number of shows, specifically, 3


Tickets for the first show are not available
The tickets for the first show of Ludacris' performance are already sold out


Because it's Sold Out
The reason why the tickets for the first show aren't available is because they have already been sold out


Tickets for the second show (are not available)
The tickets for the second show of Ludacris' performance are not available anymore


You got it right, Sold Out
The reason why the tickets for the second show aren't available is because they have been sold out as well


And Tickets for the 3rd & final show have been Sold Out.
The tickets for the third and final show of Ludacris' performance have also been sold out


So hold up. What the fuck am I doin' this shit for?
Ludacris may be questioning his motives for continuing to perform if all his shows are already sold out




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