In 2009, he performed with Lil Wayne on his "I Am Music" tour, performing every night in his own set, as well as mtvU's Spring Break 2009 concert. He also released a mixtape presented by Don Cannon entitled This Is Just a Mixtape, featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Mistah Fab, Gorilla Zoe, Pleasure P, Rick Ross, Mystikal, and Soulja Slim. His solo album, Main 4 President, is expected to be released around the same time as Lil Wayne's album Rebirth. Mack Maine will appear on the upcoming Young Money collaboration album, including the first single, "Every Girl". Along with Birdman, Slim, Cortez Bryant, and other past and present Cash Money artists, he starred in Lil Wayne's Behind the Music episode, which premiered September 11, 2009. He is now President of Young Money Ent.
One For The Money
Mack Maine Lyrics
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I'm gettin' money on the streets, hey
You niggas don't know how to eat, hey
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh, hey
I turn a dime into a dollar, hey
If you know how to hustle, nigga, holla, hey
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh (believe that, yeah)
I do it how I does it (shawty like new money)
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh
And you know who I am (fully loaded)
Neighborhood dealer man
Understand, brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh (yeah)
Homie, it don't really matter what you say (believe that, young)
Say eh, say eh, say eh (all day every day)
Bitch, I'm gettin money (we the business)
Comin' through shinin' (shinin')
Blew a couple of hundreds (couple of hundreds)
Big Tymin' all the time, niggas been stuntin' (bitch, I'm gettin' money)
Pearl white Maybach, nigga spent a mill
Bugatti for 2 on the hill (bitch, I'm gettin' money)
Shinin' with my strap in my right pocket
Hundred thousand a day on that sky rocket
From 'round the block, doin' this shit round the clock ('round the clock)
Million dollar nigga doing this shit non-stop
Swagged out, big doggin' on a private flight
Poppin' bottles, celebratin' living life
Blowin' big, feet landed down in the sand
YMCMB, nigga, Rich Gang (brrat)
Hey-hey, hey-hey
I'm gettin' money on the streets, hey
You niggas don't know how to eat, hey
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh, hey
I turn a dime into a dollar, hey
If you know how to hustle nigga holla, hey
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh
I do it how I does it
I get it from my cousin, I'm buzzin
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh
And you know who I am
Neighborhood dealer man
Understand, brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh
Homie, it don't really matter what you say
Say (hey), say (hey), say (hey)
Bitch, I'm gettin money
Ugh, big dawg shit, nigga
I'm on my feet like dog shit, nigga
Tell 'em hatin' niggas miss me with that hatin' shit
And tell them bitches, my dick got a waiting list
I ain't trippin', nigga, I'm just takin' trips
Put the money on the trampoline and make it flip
Young Mack, Stupid Macknupid?
I just bought a coupe, the roof is translucent
Pockets on et cetera
Money talk bullshit, walk like George Jefferson
Virgins, they ain't fuckin' with us
Young Money, Cash Money, fuck them other niggas
Hey-hey, hey-hey
I'm gettin' money on the streets, hey
You niggas don't know how to eat, hey
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh, hey
I turn a dime into a dollar, hey
If you know how to hustle, nigga, holla, hey
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh
I do it how I does it
I get it from my cousin, I'm buzzin
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh
And you know who I am
Neighborhood dealer man
Understand, brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh
Homie, it don't really matter what you say
Say (hey), say (hey), say (hey)
Bitch, I'm gettin money
If I ain't gettin' money, then I'm gettin' pussy
I don't play with you pussies, get a silver bullet
I know you lookin', so how I look?
I don't fuck with niggas, call me George Bush
It's Tunechi, baby, the money man
The money talks, now I understand
That chopper make a nigga do the running man
I would take your girl and turn her pussy to a punching bag
I'ma stunt my ass off, bitch, that's word to Stunna man
School these bitch ass niggas, you a undergrad
The world is in my hand, smack the shit out you with my other hand
Young Money, Cash Money, welcome to wonderland
Hey-hey, hey-hey
I'm gettin' money on the streets, hey
You niggas don't know how to eat, hey (Young Tunechi)
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh, hey
I turn a dime into a dollar, hey
If you know how to hustle, nigga, holla, hey (Stunna, I got 'em)
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh
I do it how I does it (you understand m, young'n?)
I get it from my cousin, I'm buzzin (just like that, huh?)
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh (yeah)
And you know who I am (one hundred)
Neighborhood dealer man
Understand, brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh
Homie, it don't really matter what you say (we the business)
Say (hey), say (hey), say (hey)
Bitch, I'm gettin money (uptown classic)
Yeah, just like that
Top floor, priceless (bitch, I'm gettin' money)
Bigger than life, C4
High life (bitch, I'm gettin' money)
YMCMB
The lyrics to Mack Maine's song "One For The Money" revolve around the theme of wealth and success. The overall tone of the song is confident and boastful, as Mack Maine talks about his ability to make money and live a luxurious lifestyle. He emphasizes his hustle and hustler mentality, stating that he can turn a small amount of money into a larger sum. He also mentions his connections and affiliations with his cousin and neighborhood dealer, further establishing his status as a money-maker.
The hook of the song repeats the phrase "I'm gettin' money," emphasizing the central theme. Mack Maine wants to make it clear that he is focused on accumulating wealth and living a life of abundance. He dismisses those who don't understand his lifestyle and implies that he is in a league of his own.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey-hey, hey-hey
I am confident and energetic
I'm gettin' money on the streets, hey
I am successfully making money in my neighborhood
You niggas don't know how to eat, hey
You don't know how to make money like I do
Brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh, hey
I am expressing my excitement and confidence
I turn a dime into a dollar, hey
I am skilled at turning a small amount of money into a larger amount
If you know how to hustle, nigga, holla, hey
If you are a skilled hustler, speak up
I do it how I does it
I am successful because I do things my own way
I get it from my cousin, I'm buzzin
I get my money-making skills from my family, and I am excited and confident
And you know who I am
I am popular and well-known in my neighborhood
Neighborhood dealer man
I am the go-to person for people in my neighborhood who want to buy something
Understand, brrrrr-r-r-eh-eh-eh-eh
Do you understand the message I am conveying?
Homie, it don't really matter what you say
I don't care about your opinions or criticisms
Say (hey), say (hey), say (hey)
Keep repeating yourself if you want, it won't affect me
Bitch, I'm gettin money
I am confidently making a lot of money
Comin' through shinin' (shinin')
I am entering a situation with great confidence and success
Blew a couple of hundreds (couple of hundreds)
I spent a sizeable amount of money
Big Tymin' all the time, niggas been stuntin' (bitch, I'm gettin' money)
I always show off my wealth and success, and I continue to do so
Pearl white Maybach, nigga spent a mill
I bought an expensive car and spent a lot of money
Bugatti for 2 on the hill (bitch, I'm gettin' money)
I bought a Bugatti and it cost a lot of money
Shinin' with my strap in my right pocket
Being confident and showing off my gun in my right pocket
Hundred thousand a day on that sky rocket
I am making a lot of money every day
From 'round the block, doin' this shit round the clock ('round the clock)
I am constantly working and making money in my neighborhood
Million dollar nigga doing this shit non-stop
I am continually making a lot of money
Swagged out, big doggin' on a private flight
I am confident and successful while traveling in a private plane
Poppin' bottles, celebratin' living life
I am enjoying and celebrating my successful and luxurious lifestyle
Blowin' big, feet landed down in the sand
I am enjoying myself while vacationing by the beach
YMCMB, nigga, Rich Gang (brrat)
I am a part of the Young Money Cash Money Billionaires crew
Ugh, big dawg shit, nigga
I am the one in control and dominating in my field
I'm on my feet like dog shit, nigga
I am always on my feet, actively making money
Tell 'em hatin' niggas miss me with that hatin' shit
I don't care about the hate from others
And tell them bitches, my dick got a waiting list
I have many women interested in me
I ain't trippin', nigga, I'm just takin' trips
I am constantly traveling and enjoying myself
Put the money on the trampoline and make it flip
I am skilled at making my money grow quickly
Young Mack, Stupid Macknupid?
I am questioning if people know my name and reputation
I just bought a coupe, the roof is translucent
I recently purchased a car with a see-through roof
Pockets on et cetera
I have a lot of money in my pockets
Money talk bullshit, walk like George Jefferson
When I have money, I can talk confidently and walk with pride
Virgins, they ain't fuckin' with us
Inexperienced people cannot compete with us
Young Money, Cash Money, fuck them other niggas
I am loyal to the Young Money Cash Money crew and disregard anyone else
If I ain't gettin' money, then I'm gettin' pussy
If I am not making money, then I am pursuing women
I don't play with you pussies, get a silver bullet
I don't waste my time with weak individuals, go find someone more suitable
I know you lookin', so how I look?
I know you are watching me, so how do I appear to you?
I don't fuck with niggas, call me George Bush
I don't associate with certain people, similar to George Bush
It's Tunechi, baby, the money man
I am Lil Wayne, the man who knows how to make money
The money talks, now I understand
Money speaks for itself, and I now fully comprehend its power
That chopper make a nigga do the running man
A gun can make someone run away in fear
I would take your girl and turn her pussy to a punching bag
I can easily take control of someone's girlfriend and treat her poorly
I'ma stunt my ass off, bitch, that's word to Stunna man
I will show off and impress everyone, just like Birdman
School these bitch ass niggas, you a undergrad
I am educating and outsmarting people who are beneath me
The world is in my hand, smack the shit out you with my other hand
I have control and power over everything, including physically harming others
Young Money, Cash Money, welcome to wonderland
Welcome to the amazing and successful world of Young Money Cash Money
Yeah, just like that
Yes, it is exactly as I described
Top floor, priceless (bitch, I'm gettin' money)
I am at the highest level of success and it is invaluable
Bigger than life, C4
I am larger than life and have explosive success
High life (bitch, I'm gettin' money)
I am living a luxurious and financially successful lifestyle
YMCMB
I am a proud member of Young Money Cash Money Billionaires
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Faheem Rasheed Najm, Jermaine Anthony Preyan, Bryan Williams, Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Dwayne Carter
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