In the four short years since making the decision to leave his studies for a career in music, Factz has performed around the world and has worked with numerous artists including Drake, B.O.B, Afrika Bambaataa, Travis McCoy and others. His skill and talent have garnered him major attention in the press, including the cover of the 2009 XXL Freshmen 10 cover, as well as features in Fader, Spin, Complex and more.
In 2009, he caught the attention of Honda and became the face of their “Rhymes and Reason” campaign and was featured in a national ad campaign.
Mickey caught the attention of Jeff Sledge, Vice President of A&R of Battery Records and was signed to a two album deal in 2010. Mickey is currently preparing his debut.
Paradise
Mickey Factz Lyrics
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They said I wasn't it
I was counted out
Without a number slip
Now they crowd around talking bout they wanna flick
You know how that sound
Like the dumbest shit I ever heard, word
I ain't really that concerned
You ain't never where everywhere I'm at
You ain't never there
I ain't throwing money all in the air
That ain't shit I wanna share
Shelfish when it come to that
This is me on the track
Look to the mirror tell yourself its me when I rap
From around town where my boys beef for a stack
Where they stay abreast when they put these on her lap
Got your freak on my lap
And we just vibin how we should
Why you posted up hatin on how we look
My paper right
My momma good
She told me last night she wanna go to hollywood
Where the stars at cause it ain't cold there
I told her I'mma star and she ain't gotta go there
I heat it up like Dwyane Wayne
Gotta maintain
Wat up tho
Chitty chitty bang bang
I got the homies in ur town like wat up tho
The ladies come around like what up tho
Even haters that we found say what up tho
That shit mean
What up tho
Paradise
I'm feeling like paradise
I'm feeling like paradise
I'm feeling like paradise
This shit mean
Let it rip b
I'm feeling like paradise
I'm feeling like paradise
I'm feeling like paradise
What up tho
This shit mean
I was the one they hate
Nobody gave a damn
They told me to my face
I ain't in their plans
Now im getting funnel cake
They wanna shake my hand
You know wat I say
Get your hating a** around me
I don't see how you could doubt me
Coming thorough your county
People wanna crown me
Cleaned up left with thick paper no bounty
So hater tell me how thats sounding
See im never browsing
Gotta always bring it up
Love to go shopping
They propose when they ring it up
Bottle of lovon on deck
I'mma drink it up
Money on my mind
Can you tell me what im thinking up
Ahahahahahaha
Peace up euro
One way trip to an island with a Virgo
Show em paradise
While you mad at life
I bet it eats u up inside like a parasite
Bet I'm doing better then I ever did before
And I'm only getting better
So I'm heading for the door
Gotta lock it from the inside
Cause we super high
This shit mean
Guggenheim
I got the homies in ur town like wat up tho
The ladies come around like what up tho
Even haters that we found say what up tho
That shit mean
What up tho
Paradise
I'm feeling like paradise
I'm feeling like paradise
I'm feeling like paradise
This shit mean
Let it rip b
I'm feeling like paradise
I'm feeling like paradise
I'm feeling like paradise
What up tho
This shit mean
In "Paradise," Mickey Factz discusses his ascent from being a doubted and ignored artist to becoming successful and loved by many. He shows his pride in his accomplishments and makes it known that he has no time for haters who doubted him in the past. Factz also speaks on enjoying the finer things in life, such as riches and beautiful women, but is only selfish with his money. He plans to take his mother to Hollywood and asks the listener to join him on his journey to paradise, a place where he feels successful and at peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I was the guy they doubt
I was once doubted and underestimated
They said I wasn't it
People said that I was not capable or talented enough
I was counted out
I was disregarded and not taken seriously
Without a number slip
I was not given any recognition or acknowledgement
Now they crowd around talking bout they wanna flick
People who once ignored me are now trying to take pictures with me
You know how that sound
It sounds like the dumbest thing I've ever heard
Like the dumbest shit I ever heard, word
It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard
I ain't really that concerned
I'm not bothered by their sudden interest in me
Rock and get it
Keep doing what I'm doing and succeeding
You ain't never where everywhere I'm at
You can never match my level of success
You ain't never there
You're never around when I'm succeeding
I ain't throwing money all in the air
I'm not wasting my success by being reckless with my money
That ain't shit I wanna share
I don't feel the need to show off or share my wealth
Shelfish when it come to that
I'm selfish when it comes to my success and money
This is me on the track
My music is truly representative of who I am
Look to the mirror tell yourself its me when I rap
Visualize me when you listen to my music
From around town where my boys beef for a stack
I am from an area where people fight for money
Where they stay abreast when they put these on her lap
Where people are focused on success and getting money
Got your freak on my lap
I have a woman with me
And we just vibin how we should
Having a good time and enjoying life
Why you posted up hatin on how we look
Why are you being jealous and critical of us?
My paper right
My money and success is in order
My momma good
My mother is doing well
She told me last night she wanna go to hollywood
My mother wants to go to Hollywood
Where the stars at cause it ain't cold there
Hollywood is where famous people are and it's likely warm there
I told her I'mma star and she ain't gotta go there
I'm already a star and my mother doesn't need to go to Hollywood to see one
I heat it up like Dwyane Wayne
I bring the heat like a famous basketball player
Gotta maintain
I have to keep my success going and maintain my status
Wat up tho
What's up though?
Chitty chitty bang bang
Don't really have a meaning, just a playful phrase
I got the homies in ur town like wat up tho
I have friends in your town
The ladies come around like what up tho
Women are attracted to me
Even haters that we found say what up tho
Even the people who didn't like me before are acknowledging me now
That shit mean
That's important and significant
Paradise
I'm living in paradise, enjoying my success
I'm feeling like paradise, This shit mean
I'm feeling amazing and happy with my life, it's significant
Let it rip b
Let's go all out and enjoy ourselves
This shit mean
This is significant and important
I was the one they hate
I was once disliked and not accepted
Nobody gave a damn
No one cared about me or my success
They told me to my face
People criticized me to my face
I ain't in their plans
I wasn't included or considered in their agenda
Now im getting funnel cake
I am now getting treats associated with success
They wanna shake my hand
People who once disliked me now want to greet me
You know wat I say
You know what my response is
Get your hating a** around me
Stay away from me if you're going to be negative
I don't see how you could doubt me
I don't understand how people could have doubted me before
Coming thorough your county
I am visiting or performing in your town
People wanna crown me
People want to see me succeed
Cleaned up left with thick paper no bounty
I am successful and wealthy without needing to do anything criminal
So hater tell me how thats sounding
So, people who dislike me, how does that sound now?
See im never browsing
I am never window shopping or looking at things I can't afford
Gotta always bring it up
I always have to bring up my wealth and success
Love to go shopping
I enjoy buying nice things
They propose when they ring it up
People become interested in me once they see my success
Bottle of lovon on deck
I have a nice bottle of champagne
I'mma drink it up
I plan on enjoying this bottle of champagne
Money on my mind
I'm always thinking about money and success
Can you tell me what im thinking up
Can you guess what's on my mind?
Ahahahahahaha
Just a laughter
Peace up euro
A farewell to Europe?
One way trip to an island with a Virgo
Going on a trip with a woman born under the Virgo sign
Show em paradise
Let's show people how great our life is now
While you mad at life
While you're angry or jealous about your own life
I bet it eats u up inside like a parasite
I bet it bothers you internally, like a parasite eating away at you
Bet I'm doing better then I ever did before
I'm doing better now than I ever have in the past
And I'm only getting better
I'm continuing to improve and grow
So I'm heading for the door
I'm leaving because I am already so successful
Gotta lock it from the inside
I am self-sufficient and do not need any outside help
Cause we super high
Because we are so successful and happy
This shit mean
This is significant and important
Guggenheim
Unknown meaning, possibly referencing the art museum
Writer(s): K. Williams, D. Richards, R. Dabon, J. Smith Iii, F. Richard, M. Tio, A. Castenell
Contributed by Natalie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
vash9
I've always been a fan of Mickey, but listening to this song more often, got it much more stuck in my head. Dope ass song.
Thenubchief
Great song. Great rapper. Great future.
CANNONakaHADDY
Lets go Mickey !!! he got 1.5 million views in 11 days, almost 2 weeks. he killin shit
Anthony Semedo
It's great to see how far Mickey Factz has gone from this song to his 4.14 series to his latest album. Also I never knew Fred The Godson is in this video at 26 seconds. He's standing behind Mickey wearing the Bronx SnapBack.
Lou Vibe
i feel the old school flow on this one ! need more raw rappers in the game
Richard Coffelt
quality music & lyrics. solid without doubt.
CriticallyInsane
I've been following Mickey for a while now. I think he deserves this attention, whatever it is. Wack or not, he still got your views.
Just TLC Dawn
Sounds like me after high school. Mickey Facts made my game and my day!
teddybruscie
DAMN!!!! Over 700,000 views. And that just in 4 Days!!! Thats hard to do. Most Underground artists dont get anywhere near that within a week. He gonna blow up. He has too.
M Mind
This didn't age well dude can barely do 1k now