All I Ever Wanted
Mase Ft Cheri Dennis Lyrics


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featuring Cheri Dennis



[Intro]

Uh uh
Get Money all over again

Get Money all over again

Get Money all over again

Get Money all over again

'99 Double Up uh uh



Yo when you look in my eyes what chu see?

A sincere man or just a bunch of G

Why second guess the brotha would last

They took a whole clique from the George and the Ave'

The booties in Arbua boats and hoover crafts

So if Biggie could love the dough, Murda could love the cash

Butter Benz, gave the Tahoe to my other half

If she got the Benz then guess what mami have

Why dread it, tell the waiter too much ice in the crib

Blick's so drunk, he think we singing "Nights Like This"

He say when he grow up he want a life like this

Sleep all day and plus you want ice like this?

While girls throwin' head I ain't even touch dice

I ain't trust Don King, how i'ma trust Mike?

I date bull daggers, and I don't trust Dykes

Need a clearner nina, 'cause they don't bust right

I ain't stingy, when everybody see the plush life

Buy rims before the benz, so I look just right

Girls love me, try to get the girls that love Mike

All I need is a cup of cool-Aid, I got enough ice



1- [Cheri Dennis]

All I ever wanted was you for me

'cause that nigga who I'm with don't give a fuck about me

And all I ever wanted was to be there for you

'cause that girl who you with don't give a fuck about you



You unhappy, and I see it when you cry

You look like your life has just been minimized

I ain't your man, I'm your man on the side

You just call me when you plan to slide

And if you ever feel like you want to creep

All you gotta do is just give me a beep

Only way I won't call you back less I'm asleep

Gettin' my money or layin' it wit' a piece

We hit the block, shop a lot

She see her man, but she don't want to drop the top

And you know that don't really mean a thing to me

Can't no girl ever run game with me

You know Mase, got a lot of places to be

Spots in Ohio, kick in NC

And I be wit older dudes and know the rules

So if a man pick up the phone I know the code to use



Repeat 1



If you cheat on me, I'ma cheat on you

If you don't speak of me, I won't speack of you

I'll tell you now, we wait about a week or two

Then I know what we could do

We could just get our food and stay in

'cause people on the block is hatin'

They know your man, and know we datin'

So we gotta do this just stay friends

(OK) Amen



[Both]

I lay back, I zone

You say that it's on



[Mase]

Then the girl try to snatch the phone

So I knew I was happier home







Repeat 1 until fade

Overall Meaning

The song "All I Ever Wanted" by Mase featuring Cheri Dennis is a narrative about two people who are unhappy in their current relationships and seek emotional solace in each other. Mase's lyrics describe his materialistic lifestyle and his lack of trust in the music industry. He talks about his desire for a lavish life and how he loves the cash, mirroring Biggie's sound. He then shifts his focus to discussing his dating preferences and how he needs a "cleaner nina" because they don't "bust right." He talks about the girls who throw themselves at him and touches on his relationship with rap heavyweight Mike Tyson.


Switching gears, Cheri Dennis's chorus sets the emotional tone for the song, showcasing her vocal prowess over the hook. She sings about the importance of love in a relationship, explicitly stating that what her significant other desires does not match her needs. She is willing to stick it out with her tediously dull partner until Mase comes in, giving her the attention and validation she craves. The lyrics are impactful in conceptualizing the plight of a woman stuck in a loveless relationship and the man who takes advantage of the situation. Overall, "All I Ever Wanted" is a rich song that offers probing insights into the struggles of toxic relationships and how people can use each other to fill the emotional void.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh uh
Intro


Get Money all over again
Intro


Get Money all over again
Intro


Get Money all over again
Intro


Get Money all over again
Intro


'99 Double Up uh uh
Intro


Yo when you look in my eyes what chu see?
Mase is questioning whether people see a genuine person in him or just another 'gangsta'.


A sincere man or just a bunch of G
Mase is questioning whether people see a genuine person in him or just another 'gangsta'.


Why second guess the brotha would last
Mase is confident in his ability to remain successful in the rap game.


They took a whole clique from the George and the Ave'
Possibly a reference to a group of individuals who were taken out of Mase's crew by rivals from George and the Ave'.


The booties in Arbua boats and hoover crafts
Sampling from another song and referencing Aruba, where Mase sees boats, and Aruba is known for their crystal-clear waters and beautiful beaches.


So if Biggie could love the dough, Murda could love the cash
Referencing the late Notorious BIG's love for money, Mase is saying that he too loves the money.


Butter Benz gave the Tahoe to my other half
Mase is surrounded by luxury vehicles and is possibly giving them away to others close to him.


If she got the Benz, then guess what mami have
Mase is saying that if his woman has a Mercedes-Benz, then others can guess that he has something similar as well.


Why dread it, tell the waiter too much ice in the crib
Mase is commanding someone to tell the waiter that there is too much ice in his house, possibly in reference to his beverages.


Blick's so drunk, he think we singing "Nights Like This"
Referencing a possible friend at his party who is so drunk that they think the others are singing.


He say when he grow up he want a life like this
Mase's friend wants to have a life like Mase's.


Sleep all day and plus you want ice like this?
Mase is referencing the good life, being able to sleep all day and still have access to luxurious ice.


While girls throwin' head I ain't even touch dice
Despite beautiful women offering sexual pleasures, Mase is not interested as he is focused on making money, stating that he hasn't even gambled (touched dice).


I ain't trust Don King, how I'ma trust Mike?
Mase is skeptical of Don King, a famous boxing promoter, then asks how he can trust Mike, possibly referencing Michael Jordan or Mike Tyson.


I date bull daggers, and I don't trust Dykes
Mase is openly stating that he is interested in dating women who are considered 'bull daggers', or lesbians who are more masculine. However, he doesn't trust other lesbians.


Need a clearner nina, 'cause they don't bust right
Mase needs a 'cleaner' pistol, also known as a nine-millimeter, because the current one he has doesn't work properly.


I ain't stingy, when everybody see the plush life
Mase is not selfish, and shares his luxurious life with others.


Buy rims before the benz, so I look just right
Mase buys rims for his vehicle before purchasing a new Benz, as he wants to look good.


Girls love me, try to get the girls that love Mike
Mase is saying that many women are interested in him and wish to be with him, just like Michael Jordan.


All I need is a cup of cool-Aid, I got enough ice
Despite having access to luxurious ice and wealth, Mase just wants a simple cup of Kool-Aid, possibly referencing his humble beginnings.


All I ever wanted was you for me
Cheri Dennis is expressing her desire to be with Mase exclusively.


'Cause that nigga who I'm with don't give a fuck about me
Cheri Dennis is currently with someone who doesn't care about her, making her wish to be with Mase even more.


And all I ever wanted was to be there for you
Cheri Dennis wants to be with Mase and support him in his life and career.


'Cause that girl who you with don't give a fuck about you
Mase's current partner doesn't care about him, which is why Cheri wants to be with him instead.


You unhappy, and I see it when you cry
Cheri knows that Mase is unhappy and can see it when he is upset or crying.


You look like your life has just been minimized
Mase's life may seem limited or restricted and Cheri can see it.


I ain't your man, I'm your man on the side
Mase is not Cheri's main partner, but rather someone she is seeing on the side.


You just call me when you plan to slide
Cheri only calls Mase when she wants to sneak away and spend time with him.


And if you ever feel like you want to creep
If Cheri ever wants to cheat on her partner with Mase, she can.


All you gotta do is just give me a beep
If Cheri wants to contact Mase, all she has to do is call him.


Only way I won't call you back less I'm asleep
Mase will always call Cheri back, but only if he is not asleep.


Gettin' my money or layin' it wit' a piece
Mase will either be making money or relaxing with a firearm.


We hit the block, shop a lot
Mase and Cheri spend time together shopping and hanging out around their neighborhood.


She see her man, but she don't want to drop the top
Cheri spots her partner while in the car with Mase, but doesn't want to lower the roof of the car.


And you know that don't really mean a thing to me
Mase isn't worried about Cheri's current partner and doesn't care if they see them together.


Can't no girl ever run game with me
Mase is confident and knows that no girl can play him or his feelings.


You know Mase, got a lot of places to be
Mase is busy and has many places to go.


Spots in Ohio, kickin' NC
Mase has spots, or safehouses, in Ohio and is kicking it or spending time in North Carolina.


And I be wit older dudes and know the rules
Mase is hanging out with older, more experienced men who know how to handle themselves in dangerous situations.


So if a man pick up the phone I know the code to use
If someone else picks up the phone, Mase will use a secret code to ensure his safety and privacy.


If you cheat on me, I'ma cheat on you
Mase is warning Cheri that if she cheats on him, he will also cheat on her.


If you don't speak of me, I won't speack of you
Mase promises not to talk about Cheri if she doesn't talk about him.


I'll tell you now, we wait about a week or two
Mase wants to wait a little while before doing anything further with Cheri.


Then I know what we could do
After waiting, Mase will know what they can do next.


We could just get our food and stay in
Mase and Cheri can just order food and stay in for the night.


'Cause people on the block is hatin'
People in the neighborhood are envious and talking about Mase and Cheri's relationship.


They know your man, and know we datin'
People on the block know that Cheri is dating someone else and are aware of her relationship with Mase.


So we gotta do this just stay friends
Because of the hate and drama in the neighborhood, Mase suggests that he and Cheri just stay as friends.


(OK) Amen
Agreeing to stay friends, Mase says 'OK' and 'Amen' to end the conversation.


I lay back, I zone
Mase is relaxing and zoning out from the world.


You say that it's on
Cheri is saying that she wants to continue their relationship.


Then the girl try to snatch the phone
Another girl is trying to get ahold of Mase while he is on the phone with Cheri.


So I knew I was happier home
Opting to stay home and avoid drama, Mase is happier being in his own space.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LINDY ROBBINS, JOSEPH BELMAATI, MICH HEDIN HANSEN

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