I love this game
Master P Lyrics

(Ballaz) Imma make these rookies cary my bag
As a veteran player, I am commanding the respect of rookies and making them carry my bag.

Cuz Im a vet, uh uh
I am a veteran player in the game and demand respect.

I gotta put some Nikes on my knees
I need to wear supportive gear like Nikes on my knees to stay healthy and able to play.

I cant practice but I'll be right back for the game
Even if I can't practice, I will still show up and perform for the game.

No coast, I get you twenty
I can score twenty points for my team without even trying too hard.

Ball in the morning ball in evening (take it to tha, take it to tha)
I play basketball morning and night, taking it to the limit.

My pockets stay fat cuz my game so breezy (take it to tha, I love this game)
My pockets are always full of money because I make the game look easy and I love it.

Im back to tha block man I cant stop man
I am returning to my neighborhood and cannot be stopped from playing basketball.

Like Jigga Im back pass tha rock man (Im ballin)
Like Jay-Z, I am back passing the ball and playing basketball at the highest level.

Bout to go for triple devil
I am about to try for a triple-double stat line.

When Im in the game take it to another level (Im ballin)
When I am on the court, I elevate my play to another level.

Like, A.I., man Im the answer
Like Allen Iverson, I am the answer to my team's needs on the court.

Wet call my feet like a barom dancer (Im ballin)
My moves are so slick on the court, it's like I am a ballroom dancer.

Blow pass ya man, on tasks ya man
I blow past defenders easily and take on whatever tasks my team needs from me.

P. Miller shoes Bentley coupes Im in the fast lane (Im ballin)
I am wearing my P. Miller brand shoes and driving Bentley coupes because I am living life in the fast lane and also ballin'.

And I only ball wit tha best of the best
I only play with the best basketball players in the game.

From Flash to Garnett Im bringin Im all that (Im ballin)
From Dwyane Wade to Kevin Garnett, I am playing against and beating the best players and proving that I am ballin'.

Im a vet like Sam I am
Like Sam I Am, I am a veteran player in the game.

Even Kenney and Barkley know who I am (Im ballin)
Even legendary players like Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley know who I am and recognize my skills on the court when I am ballin'.

[?] senator I eats my wheelies
I am not sure what this line means and cannot offer a rewording.

Retired like Jordan came back the game need me (Im ballin)
Like Michael Jordan, I retired from the game and came back because I am needed and I am ballin'.

Im gutta Im gangsta Im real Im trill
I am from the streets, a gangsta, authentic and true to myself.

Me and Derrick Errison just flipped the meal (Im ballin)
Derrick Anderson and I just made a lot of money and we are ballin'.

Im the youngest in the squad but I make it open money
Although I am the youngest on the team, I still earn a lot of money playing basketball.

Better lace up ya shoes cuz Im droppin funny
My opponents should be careful and tie their shoes tight because I am making them look silly with my moves.

Katrina took my advantage but the weans wont stop
Hurricane Katrina may have affected me, but I am still playing basketball and the kids in the community won't stop playing either.

Rain on my parade but Im still on the top
People may try to bring me down, but I am still at the top of my game and doing well.

I wont loose Im the meanin of le-a
I will not lose, and I am the personification of the word 'victory' (le-a).

I spit rap-mathics better go get a teacher
My music and basketball skills are both top-tier and I am on a different level- others should go learn from a teacher if they want to be as good as me.

U post on the block while Im all on range
My opponents block shots while I score from beyond the three-point line.

Im the Lottery Pick, kinda LeBron James (Im ballin)
I was a top draft pick in the NBA like LeBron James, and I am ballin' like him too.

My team smart never asked for a trade
My team is intelligent and have not asked to be traded away.

Cuz I brought the squad back like Carmelo and Wade
I helped bring my team back to greatness, like Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade did in their careers.

Paper like Shaq I cant deal wit dem hataz
I have a lot of money like Shaquille O'Neal and cannot deal with those who hate on me.

I scored in the game like that boy from the Lakers (Im ballin)
I am scoring points in the game like legendary Lakers player Kobe Bryant, and I am ballin'.

Im ballin so I move to Jamaica
I am so good at playing basketball that I can move to Jamaica and still be successful.

Im sittin on wheels only Mayhem and Asia
I am successful and only sit or drive in expensive cars such as Maybach and Asiatic.

Young age also like Paul
Like Chris Paul, I am young and succeeding in the NBA.

No offend plus they givin me the ball (Im ballin)
Without insulting my teammates, they know I am the best player and therefore give me the ball to score, and I am ballin'.

Guttar Music
This is a reference to Master P's music label known as Guttar Music.

Chip
This could be a reference to his nickname, or potentially another part of the song missing from the lyrics available.

It aint no flood
It is not raining or flooding, meaning the weather is good and perfect for playing basketball.

Me and my son still in the NBA
Both Master P and his son Romeo are still playing basketball and succeeding in the NBA.

Our work is pain
Playing basketball is hard work and can be painful.

Pain is money
Even though playing basketball can be painful, it ultimately results in a lot of money earned for the players.

My stash right
I am earning a good amount of money and have a good amount of it saved up.

Im leavin the league and scorned
I am retiring from the NBA and disappointed about how it ended for me.

Im gettin like 40 on a 2 year deal
On my two-year contract, I am making approximately $40 million.

My defense straight
My defense skills are superb and on point.

Im gettin tented endorsement
I am receiving lucrative endorsement deals from companies wanting to use my name and image to promote their products.

I mean
This is an interjection that doesn't add much to the meaning of the song.

You do the math
The amount of money I am making is significant and it is up to the listener to calculate how much it is.

I love this game
I genuinely enjoy playing basketball and love the game.

Thats why we ballin
Our passion and love for basketball is what makes us so good at it and able to succeed.

We here (we here we here)
We are present and here in this moment, and we are excited about it.