Nelly has been equally active as a businessman; among other ventures, in 2003 he released his own energy drink called "Pimp Juice," and in 2004 he became a minority owner of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats basketball team. He is also the CEO of Derrty Entertainment, his own company formed in 2003. Nelly has two clothing lines: Vokal (for men) and Apple Bottoms (for women).
Must Be the Money
Nelly Lyrics
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where they at where they at
where they at where they at
where they at come on now
if you wanna go and take a ride wit me
we're 3-wheelin in the 4 with the gold d's
oh why do i live this way
if you wanna go and get high wit me
smoke an L in the back of the benzie
oh why must i feel this way
(hey) (must be the money)
in the club on the late nite feelin right
lookin tryin to spot somethin real nice
looking for a lil shorty i noticed
so that i can take home (i can take home)
she can be 18 18 wit a attitude
or 19 kinda snotty actin real rude
but as long as you a thicky thicky thick
girl you know that its on (you know that its on)
i peep somethin comin towards me on the dance floor
sexy and real slow (hey)
sayin she was peepin and i dig the last video
so when nelly can we go?
how could i tell her no
her measurements was 36 25 34 {feel it}
i like the way you brush your hair
and i like those stylish clothes you wear
i like the way the light hit the ice and glare
and i can see you boo from way over there
if you wanna go and take a ride wit me
we're 3-wheelin in the 4 with the gold d's
oh why do i live this way
(hey) (must be the money)
if you wanna go and get high wit me
smoke an L in the back of the benzie
oh why must i feel this way
(hey) (must be the money)
face a body front and back, don't know how to act
without the vouchers on the boots shes bringing nothin
back
you should feel the impact shop on plastic where the
sky's is the limit
and them haters can't get past that
watch me as i gas that four dot six range
watch the candy-paint change every time i switch
lanes
it feels strange now
makin a livin off my brain instead of caine now
i got the title from my momma put the whip in my own
name now
damn shit done changed now
running credit checks with no shame now
i feel the fame now come on
i can't complain no more
shit i'm the man now
in and outta my own town
(i'm getting pages) out of new jersey from courtney b
tellin me about a party up in n y c
and can i make it damn right
i'll be on the next flight
payin cash first class sittin next to vanna white
if you wanna go and take a ride wit me
we're 3-wheelin in the 4 with the gold d's
oh why do i live this way
(hey) (must be the money)
if you wanna go and get high wit me
smoke an L in the back of the benzie
oh why must i feel this way
(hey) (must be the money)
if you wanna go and take a ride wit me
we're 3-wheelin in the 4 with the gold d's
oh why do i live this way
(hey) (must be the money)
if you wanna go and get high wit me
smoke an L in the back of the benzie
oh why must i feel this way
(hey) (must be the money)
check check
yo i know somethin you don't know
and i got somethin to tell ya
you won't believe how many people straight doubted the
flow
most said that i was a failure
but now the same mutha fuckaz askin me for dough
and i'm yellin i can't help ya
yo nelly can we get tickets to the next show
hell naw you for real
hey yo now that i'm a fly guy
and i fly high
niggas wanna know why why i fly by
but yo its all good
range rover all wood
do me like you should
fuck me good suck me good
we be them stud niggas
wishin you was niggas
poppin like we drug dealers
simply cuz she bug mackin
honey in the club me in the benz
i see a cutie tellin me to leave wit you and your
friends
so if shorty wanna knock we knockin to this
and if shorty wanna rock we rockin to this
and if shorty wanna pop we poppin the cris
shorty wanna see the ice then i ice the wrist
city talk nelly listen
nelly talk city listen
when i fuck fly bitches
when i walk pay attention
see the ice on the wrist
niggas starin at the glist
honeys lookin no they wish
come on boo gimme kiss c'mon
if you wanna go and take a ride wit me
we're 3-wheelin in the 4 with the gold d's
oh why do i live this way
(hey) (must be the money)
if you wanna go and get high with me
smoke an L in the back of the benzie
oh why must i feel this way
(hey) (must be the money)
if you wanna go and take a ride wit me
we're 3-wheelin in the 4 with the gold d's
oh why do i live this way
(hey) (must be the money)
if you wanna go and get high wit me
smoke an L in the back of the benzie
oh why must i feel this way
(hey) (must be the money)
(hey) (must be the money) x4
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The song "Must Be the Money" by Nelly is a classic hip-hop track that has become an anthem for flashy living and hedonistic partying. The song begins with the repeated phrase, "Where they at?" followed by an invitation to the listener to take a ride with Nelly in his luxurious 4-wheel with gold D's while puffing on an L (stub of a cigarette) in the back of the Benzie, implying the whole song focuses on his extravagant lifestyle. Nelly proceeds to mention that the reason he lives this way is that it must be the money.
The song also describes Nelly's experience looking for a shorty (young woman) with a good body and a rude attitude to take home. Nelly respects a woman who dresses stylishly and takes pride in her appearance. He mentions a girl with 36-25-34 measurements in the song, indicating his preference for curvy women.
Furthermore, Nelly speaks about how he went from making a living off illegal substances to making money off his brand and music. He also mentions the perks of fame, such as receiving pages from party invitations and getting recognized at home and outside of his city.
Line by Line Meaning
where they at where they at
Asking where the people are.
if you wanna go and take a ride wit me
Asking if someone wants to go on a ride with him.
we're 3-wheelin in the 4 with the gold d's
Riding in a three-wheeled vehicle with gold rims on a four-wheeled car.
oh why do i live this way
Wondering why he lives his life the way he does.
(hey) (must be the money)
Attributing his lifestyle to money.
if you wanna go and get high wit me
Asking if someone wants to get high with him.
smoke an L in the back of the benzie
Smoking a marijuana joint in the back of a Mercedes-Benz.
oh why must i feel this way
Wondering why he feels the need to get high.
in the club on the late nite feelin right
Being in the club feeling good late at night.
lookin tryin to spot somethin real nice
Scouting for attractive women.
looking for a lil shorty i noticed so that i can take home (i can take home)
Looking for a young woman to take home for the night.
she can be 18 18 wit a attitude or 19 kinda snotty actin real rude
Preferring young and rude women as potential partners.
but as long as you a thicky thicky thick girl you know that its on (you know that its on)
Preferring women with curvy bodies.
i peep somethin comin towards me on the dance floor sexy and real slow (hey)
Noticing a sexy woman moving towards him on the dancefloor.
sayin she was peepin and i dig the last video so when nelly can we go?
Asking Nelly to go with her somewhere.
how could i tell her no her measurements was 36 25 34 {feel it}
Unable to resist a woman with specific body measurements.
i like the way you brush your hair and i like those stylish clothes you wear
Complimenting a woman's style and appearance.
i like the way the light hit the ice and glare and i can see you boo from way over there
Appreciating how a woman's jewelry shines in the light and being able to see her from a distance.
face a body front and back, don't know how to act without the vouchers on the boots shes bringing nothin back
Being attracted to a woman's appearance but unsure if she has anything else to offer.
you should feel the impact shop on plastic where the sky's is the limit and them haters can't get past that
Encouraging someone to shop without fear of judgement and haters.
watch me as i gas that four dot six range watch the candy-paint change every time i switch lanes
Showing off his car and how it changes colors when he switches lanes.
it feels strange now makin a livin off my brain instead of caine now
Feeling strange to make a living from music instead of drugs.
i got the title from my momma put the whip in my own name now damn shit done changed now
Feeling proud to have achieved success in music and owning his car.
running credit checks with no shame now i feel the fame now come on
Being confident and open about running credit checks, embracing his fame.
i can't complain no more shit i'm the man now in and outta my own town (i'm getting pages) out of new jersey from courtney b tellin me about a party up in n y c and can i make it damn right i'll be on the next flight payin cash first class sittin next to vanna white
Enjoying his success, getting invitations to parties and flying first class with famous people.
check check yo i know somethin you don't know and i got somethin to tell ya
Teasing someone about knowing something they don't and having something to tell them.
you won't believe how many people straight doubted the flow most said that i was a failure but now the same mutha fuckaz askin me for dough
Reflecting on how people who once criticized him are now asking him for money.
and i'm yellin i can't help ya yo nelly can we get tickets to the next show
Refusing to give people asking for money what they want and being asked for tickets to his next show.
hell naw you for real hey yo now that i'm a fly guy and i fly high
Refusing to give a request for tickets and being proud of his personal success.
niggas wanna know why why i fly by but yo its all good range rover all wood do me like you should fuck me good suck me good we be them stud niggas wishin you was niggas poppin like we drug dealers simply cuz she bug mackin honey in the club me in the benz i see a cutie tellin me to leave wit you and your friends so if shorty wanna knock we knockin to this and if shorty wanna rock we rockin to this and if shorty wanna pop we poppin the cris shorty wanna see the ice then i ice the wrist
Bringing attention to his luxurious car and the lifestyle it represents, showing off his money and success with women.
city talk nelly listen nelly talk city listen when i fuck fly bitches when i walk pay attention
Being listened to by people in the city and knowing they pay attention to his every move and success with women.
see the ice on the wrist niggas starin at the glist honeys lookin no they wish come on boo gimme kiss c'mon
Showing off his jewelry and how it catches people's attention, receiving attention and interest from women.
if you wanna go and get high with me (hey) (must be the money)
Asking if someone wants to get high with him and attributing his lifestyle to money.
Contributed by Aaron M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@saro9909
That four second censor is brutal.
@PlatoonGoon
@Jay Bee There used to be a time where you couldn't even mention smoke, let alone sensual acts. Now it's different lol this was back then
@PaniniWasteland
My jaw dropped after that
@aeriall4431
I actually stated laughing, shows how much the times have changed. That wouldn't be censored now.
@GoldenPistachio63
@@aeriall4431 The reason why so much was censored in the early 2000s is the Colombine Massacre back in 1999. After that the government was checking everything that could be brutal up in Songs, Video games and Movies that could be consumed by kids and censored the hell out of it. Even non-Rap Songs were censored like the Word "gun" in Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus
@aeriall4431
@@GoldenPistachio63 Oh Teenage Dirtbag. I still listen to Wheatus, though I'm proud to say I own the uncensored version now! 😅
@Neesi392
Who wants to jump in my time machine and go back to 2000?? 🛸🕛
@samuelcastillo1176
en cee meee
@xxxtectionjahseh3215
Meeee😢😢😭😭😭
@treefrog4693
Me