Round the World
Nas/Lauryn Hill Lyrics

Yeah, laced and Macy's, don't have it, a hatred addict
I have a compulsive desire to be around people who dislike me and become upset when I am not able to encounter them.

I need faces mad with frowns when I'm around, or I'm wasting fabric
I require negative attention to validate my presence, or else I feel like I am not worth noticing.

I don't feel greater 'til my plush pieces 'cause you to suck your teeth
I only feel truly successful when I can flaunt my extravagant possessions and make others envious of what I have.

So mean-mugging on my clean-thugging mean nothing
People who try to intimidate me with their tough demeanor do not affect me in any significant way.

Women dream I'm your husband
I am seen as a desirable partner by many women, who imagine being married to me.

I'm Alex Pushkin, the black poetry-writing Russian, ice disgusting
I am akin to the black Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, and my expensive jewelry is awe-inspiring.

I started bling, how could you question my direction
I am the originator of the trendy style of flashy jewelry, so it is absurd to doubt my business sense.

Or my Tom Ford collection? Gangstas two-stepping
My expansive wardrobe, including a collection designed by Tom Ford, is so impressive that even gangsters are impressed and want to dance.

You hate me, should thank me, but lately
People resent my success, but they should really be grateful for me, especially considering my recent achievements.

I burned so much trees, I keep environmentalists angry
I have smoked a lot of marijuana, causing environmentalists to criticize me for contributing to deforestation and pollution.

I'm a rare dude, I'm a wonder
I am a unique person, a marvel to behold.

Your best success is my worst blunder
You may consider what you perceive as success a major accomplishment, but it is nothing compared to my achievements.

Y'all livin' trendy on pennies, I cop plenty Fendi
You may try to keep up with the latest fashion trends, but you cannot compete with my ability to purchase luxury clothing items.

Vivienne Westwood, I'm good
I favor clothing designed by acclaimed fashion designer Vivienne Westwood and it suits me well.

Get the whole Trump Tower top floor for the hood
I could afford to rent the entire top floor of Trump Tower for members of my community.

Dre & Cool, we riding heavy, NY to Miami 'cause
Myself, Dr. Dre, and MC Lyte are traveling in luxury from New York to Miami.

We make the world go round
Our success and ability to live extravagantly influences the world around us and contributes to the overall cultural zeitgeist.

Now let's toast to the hustlers
Let us raise a glass in celebration of all those who work hard to pursue their goals and achieve success.

Tell the hustlers, toast to the gangstas
We should also recognize and celebrate those who have risen to power through criminal activities.

Tell the gangstas to toast to the ballers
We should encourage gangsters to celebrate and acknowledge the success of those who have achieved financial success.

And tell the ballers pour a glass for all us
We deserve recognition and celebration from those who are successful, wealthy, and powerful.

I see the haters on the floor jocking my swag
I notice and am aware of those who are envious and try to imitate my style.

I'm popping Ralph Lauren tags and pouring champagne inside a polo glass
I am wearing and consuming luxury items, such as champagne from a Polo-branded glass and expensive clothing from Ralph Lauren.

Model bitches rolling grass, Escobar unfolding cash
At parties, women considered to be attractive are smoking marijuana, while another party-goer is handling large amounts of cash similar to the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Toasting with my entourage, went from robbing armored cars
I am enjoying a celebratory drink with my group of associates, who have transitioned from a life of crime to one of luxury.

To all my stars, red carpet to the L'Ermitage
To all of the successful people in my life, we are moving from walking on red carpets to staying in high-end hotels like the L'Ermitage.

We throwing red dice at the Mirage
We are gambling at the Mirage casino, throwing red dice and enjoying ourselves.

I pull that red Lamborghini on twenties out my garage
I am driving a flashy red Lamborghini with custom 20-inch rims out of my personal garage.

Set up shop in South Beach like Khaled and Terror Squad
I currently have a base of operation set up in South Beach, much like popular music producer DJ Khaled and his group, Terror Squad.

(We The Best!) Big pimping, top down chrome spinning
I am boasting about my success and enjoying the lifestyle, driving with the top down on my car with chrome rims spinning.

"Top Gun", Tom Cruise tucked inside my Gucci linen
I am comparing myself to the popular film Top Gun, with the fashionable Tom Cruise tucked into high-quality Gucci clothing similar to what I am wearing.

No, just Romo
I am not referring to the NFL quarterback Tony Romo, but rather, I am establishing my originality and individuality.

You tryna shine, I put the nine on your jersey for promo
If someone tries to overshadow me, I will retaliate by having them wear a jersey with the number nine on it for publicity purposes, making them seem subservient to me.

Jessica Simpson, that's so-so
I am dismissive of singer Jessica Simpson, as she does not meet my standards of success or beauty.

Nick want his (baby back), but that's Loso
Nick Lachey (Jessica Simpson's ex-husband) may want her back, but in my opinion, he is not good enough for her.

Tell Hawaii 5-0 to catch me at the Pro Bowl
I will be visiting Hawaii and will be attending the Pro Bowl football game, inviting the local police department to come find and join me.

On the field, diamonds choking the jockey on my Polo
While at the game, I will be wearing lots of diamond jewelry that will cause onlookers to become envious and choke with envy.

CB, let 'em know though
I am directing my words to someone named CB, urging them to spread my message and establish my dominance and success.

We make the world go round
Again, we have a significant impact on the world around us due to our success and wealth.

From my town to your town
Our influence and impact on the world reaches far and wide, from our local town to other places around the globe.

We on top, no stopping us now
We are currently at the peak of our success and nothing can hinder our ascent to further greatness.

We got Patron, the ballers two stepping
We are consuming luxury Patron tequila and encouraging successful individuals to dance in celebration of our success.

Ladies on the floor and all 'em two stepping
Female party-goers are also enjoying themselves and dancing as we celebrate our success.

So iced out, it's easy to point them haters out
We are so adorned with expensive jewelry that it is easy to spot those who are envious and try to bring us down.

We start with Bellini's and end with Patron shots
We begin our celebration with a cocktail called a Bellini and continue with shots of high-end Patron tequila.

H. Lorenzo belt buckle from Chrome Heart
My belt buckle, which is from the fashion brand H. Lorenzo, is made of Chrome Heart material and is luxurious.

Alife tag popper, it'd be sad not to walk out the store with bags
I enjoy shopping for items from high-end brands like Alife and would be disappointed if I left the store empty-handed.

Worth a hundred cash shopping
My shopping spree is worth hundreds of dollars in cash.

Violence only when have to, have to to swell you up
I will only resort to violent actions if it is absolutely necessary, but when I do, I will make sure to cause damage.

Prefer peach Schnaps, Perrier-Jouet, a vanilla dutch
I enjoy drinking peach-flavored Schnaps and expensive Perrier-Jouet champagne, while also smoking a vanilla-flavored cigar.

Mets cap, that's Queens, I'm a vet, bet that
I am representing my home borough of Queens by wearing a Mets baseball cap and showing off my veteran status in the entertainment industry.

300 carats the average up on the neck, black
The average amount of expensive, high-quality gems on my necklace is 300 carats.

Paid the cost, be the boss, Black Caesar floss
I have paid the price to achieve success and now run the show, imitating the classic criminal figure Black Caesar in my show of wealth.

Weekends at the Venetian, pull up in that black Porsche
I enjoy spending my weekends at the high-end Venetian hotel and driving around in my luxurious black Porsche car.

Top down, new fashion
I am driving with the top down on my car, which is the latest in fashionable automobile design.

Seeing me is like seeing through the lens of Helmut Newton's camera light, flashing
Looking at me is similar to being photographed by the famed photographer Helmut Newton, with flashes of light illuminating my luxurious appearance and bling.

And I'm laughing, my plaques' from album sales
I am amused and happy while reflecting on my success, as evidenced by the number of music industry plaques I have earned from selling albums.

Y'all is ringtone platinum, but ninety-nine cents adds up
While others may achieve success through the sale of ringtones, those profits add up to only ninety-nine cents for each purchase, paling in comparison to my album sales.

I don't hate 'em, I congratulate 'em
I do not harbor resentment towards others who are successful, but rather, I recognize and celebrate their accomplishments.

The new young Prince with young Mike Jackson on the same track
I am a rising star in my own right, on par with the legendary musical icon Michael Jackson, featured on the same track as me.

What!
An expression of excitement or disbelief, emphasizing the magnitude of my success and accomplishments.