Paper Planes
M.I.A. ft. 50 Cent Lyrics


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I fly like paper, get high like planes
If you catch me at the border I got visas in my name
If you come around here, I make 'em all day
I get one down in a second if you wait

I fly like paper, get high like planes
If you catch me at the border I got visas in my name
If you come around here, I make 'em all day
I get one down in a second if you wait

Sometimes I think sitting on trains
Every stop I get to I'm clicking my gun
Everyone's a winner we're making that fame
Bonafide hustler making my name

Sometimes I think sitting on trains
Every stop I get to I'm clocking that game
Everyone's a winner now we're making that fame
Bonafide hustler making my name

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

All I wanna do is
And




And take your money

Pirate skulls and bones
Sticks and stones and weed and bombs
Running when we hit 'em
Lethal poison through their system

Pirate skulls and bones
Sticks and stones and weed and bombs
Running when we hit 'em
Lethal poison through their system

No one on the corner has swag like us
Hit me on my burner prepaid wireless
We pack and deliver like UPS trucks
Already going to hell, just pumping that gas

No one on the corner has swag like us
Hit me on my burner prepaid wireless
We pack and deliver like UPS trucks
Already going to hell, just pumping that gas

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

M.I.A.
Third world democracy
Yeah, I got more records than the K.G.B.
So, uh, no funny business

Some some some I some I murder
Some I some I let go
Some some some I some I murder
Some I some I let go

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

All I wanna do is
And
And take your money

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to M.I.A.'s hit song "Paper Planes Remix" featuring Rich Boy and Bun B are a mix of cultural references, rebellion against authority, and a desire for money. The first verse is a play on words with the metaphor of flying like paper and getting high like planes. The lyrics suggest that if you catch M.I.A. at the border, she has visas in her name, which could be interpreted as a commentary on the difficulties of immigrant life. M.I.A. also suggests that she can make anything you need, hinting at her resourcefulness and perhaps a reference to the illegal activities she may be involved in as a hustler.


The second verse suggests M.I.A. is always on the move, ready to make a name for herself. She talks about "climbing that game" and "making that fame," indicating her determination to succeed at all costs. The chorus, "All I wanna do is (gunshot sound) and (cash register sound) and take your money," combines violence and money, ultimately suggesting that M.I.A. is willing to resort to extreme measures to secure her place in the world.


The third verse includes references to pirate skulls and bones, sticks and stones, weed, and bombs. The imagery in these lyrics suggests a violent and dangerous lifestyle, one that is rebellious and subversive. The fourth verse is all about swag and dominance, with M.I.A. asserting that no one on the corner has swag like her. The song's political themes are also present in the lyrics, with M.I.A. asserting her role as a third-world democracy and boasting that she has more records than the KGB.


Overall, "Paper Planes Remix" is a song about rebellion, resourcefulness, and the desire for money. M.I.A. combines cultural references, violent imagery, and political commentary to create a unique and powerful message in her lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I fly like paper, get high like planes
I move quickly and smoothly, like a paper glider, and indulge in drugs


If you catch me at the border I got visas in my name
I have legal documentation that allows me to travel across borders


If you come around here, I make 'em all day
If you come to my area, I produce whatever you want all day long


I get one down in a second if you wait
I can make a production very quickly if given the chance


Sometimes I think sitting on trains
I have leisure moments where I am sitting on trains and reflecting


Every stop I get to I'm clocking that game
Every time I arrive at a new place, I observe and analyze my surroundings


Everyone's a winner now we're making that fame
Our culture values fame, and anyone can achieve it


Bonafide hustler making my name
I am a reputable go-getter who is carving out my place in the world


All I wanna do is And And take your money
My main objective is to obtain wealth from my endeavors


Pirate skulls and bones Sticks and stones and weed and bombs Running when we hit 'em Lethal poison through their system
I associate with dangerous and illegal substances and enjoy causing harm to others


No one on the corner has swag like us Hit me on my burner prepaid wireless We pack and deliver like UPS trucks Already going to hell, just pumping that gas
We are the coolest and most efficient group around, even though we are heading towards destruction


M.I.A. Third world democracy Yeah, I got more records than the K.G.B. So, uh, no funny business
I come from an underprivileged part of the world but have accomplished a lot, so don't try anything sneaky with me


Some some some I some I murder Some I some I let go Some some some I some I murder Some I some I let go
I have a complicated relationship with violence and letting things slide




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM, NICHOLAS BOWEN HEADON, MICHAEL (MICK) JONES, JOHN MELLOR, PAUL GUSTAVE SIMONON

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Comments from YouTube:

@juliandesire9433

why after maybe 12 years since i last heard this, 50 verse spontaneously pops in my head 😂😂

@dannywalker8128

🙌

@mardy_91

That nostalgia lol

@bryanphilipmorgan871

Happens to me too

@meherbenslama4993

Every hood is the same different faces different name different crew different gangs different is just the same

@yungnicedc

Kuz he ate that shit 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾😂😂😂

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@David_00743

Damn, I remember this song Many years ago, this song is so good😮

@joemama3191

50 just posted this on his IG niiice

@mayapearson3745

I can’t wait to tell my grandkids what a legend 50 cent was

@Jimmy-ze4vj

Lol fr

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