How Could You
Mr. Lil One Lyrics

Yeah uh... uh huh
Introductory sounds without any significant meaning.

I guess they ain't plan on (What?)
Other people did not expect his success.

What I planned on (Well i'm here)
The singer is satisfied with his accomplishments.

And I like it and they love it
The singer is enjoying his popularity.

And you want more don’t think nothing of it
The singer wants to continue achieving success.

I’m just doing everything I said I would do
The singer is fulfilling his promises and plans.

Living my life now how about you?
The singer is wondering if other people are satisfied with their own lives.

All I wanted was a better life (Better life)
The singer had aspirations to live a better life.

But I couldn’t get my cheddar right (Cheddar right)
The singer had financial difficulties.

Everything I did? It was never right (Never right)
The singer struggled to make decisions that would benefit him.

Hit songs? Man they said I’d never write (Never)
The singer was told that he would never create hit songs.

Now I roll around in my drop top benz
The singer is successful enough to afford a luxurious car.

Flipping’em the bird my fake ass friends
The singer does not appreciate fake friends.

Lotta women say they wanna get in
Many women are interested in being with the singer.

But they wasn’t round when I couldn’t get spins
The women were not present when the singer was struggling for success.

On the radio everyday they play me yo
The singer's music is now played regularly on the radio.

Right along Drake Jay-Z Slim Shady so
The singer's music is played alongside other famous artists.

Now I got a be big ego
The singer has gained confidence from his success.

But never change on my people no
The singer remains loyal to his fans and supporters.

Always got love for’em (Yeah)
The singer loves his fans and supporters.

In my heart where I store’em (Right here)
The singer holds his fans and supporters in his heart.

Now lets get the champagne pourin
The singer wants to celebrate his success.

Everybody slept now there ain’t no snorin
Other people did not believe in the singer's potential, but they are now witnessing his success.

Now who said to get a job?
The singer questions social expectations to work traditional jobs.

Was it you? (Huh?) maybe her? (Hmm) I think it’s him (Yeah)
The singer is not sure who expected him to get a job.

Now who said I wouldn’t make it
The singer faced doubts about his ability to succeed.

Wasn’t me (Well) could it be? (Uhh?) I think it’s them (Yeah)
The singer did not doubt his own ability to succeed, but others did.

High profile real low lifes
The singer has encountered people who appear successful but lack decency.

Come to your wedding wouldn’t even throw rice
These people were not truly invested in the singer's life.

Write a bunch a status’s and they don’t get no likes
These people are not popular or well-liked.

Now they all say hey Jones you’re my favorite
Some people now claim to be the singer's biggest fan.

Heard your new song and everyday we play it
These people are appreciating the singer's music after previously doubting him.

I don’t give a damn I tell’em all save it
The singer is not interested in fake compliments.

I remember when I said hi you didn’t say shit
The singer remembers when people ignored him before his success.

Back when my bank was all empty (Yeah)
The singer faced financial hardship before his success.

Nobody loaned me a penny (No way)
The singer received no financial support from others.

Now they acting all friendly
People who previously ignored the singer are now being friendly.

They all waive by when I drive in a Bentley
The singer's success has led to people acknowledging him.

Now how about you?
The singer is asking if others are satisfied with their own lives.

Now how about you? yeah
The singer repeats his question.

Now how about you?
The singer asks again.