Number 1
Nelly Lyrics


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We number one!
(Yeah, so fresh, so fly)
We number one on this rap shit!
(Yeah dirty)
We number one on the charts
(C.M.B., yeah)

I'm number one!
(Stunna)
(Dirty)
Man we the best, man!
Listen, I'm number one!
(Stunna)
(Dirty)
I'm number one!
(Stunna)
(Dirty)
I'm number one!
(Stunna)
(Dirty)
Man we the best, man!

Aye fourth quarter, I'm goin' hard
If my money's stupid my credit card's a retard
The Lamborghini Bugatti all in the same yard
I want the freak and the lady all in the same broad
Ballin' way before Jim Jones
I gots to be the richest nigga with this skin tone
Somebody get the doctor on the phone
My diagnosis, I got gettin' money syndrome
Hey! I got that hustler's disease
I got paper chasin' tendencies and they yet to find a remedy
So shorty feelin' me the way I be dressin'
She like my white tee, neck V, Polo pressin'
My tie gold and purple and my three-piece vest and
I'm a young woman's blessin', a married woman's confession
To older women you can call me cougar bait
To all you haters I'ma call you too late

[Chorus]
I'm number one, one, one!
(Stunna) (Dirty)
(Stunna) (Dirty)
I'm number one, one, one!
(Stunna) (Dirty)
(Stunna) (Dirty)
I'm number one, one, one!
(Stunna) (Dirty)
(Stunna) (Dirty)
I'm number one, one, one!
(Stunna) (Dirty)
(Stunna)

Yeah, yeah, swagged out
Diamond 'round my neck, diamond 'round my teeth
Diamond on my bitch, diamond on my fleet
Hardly on the bike, love a nigga stripes
Five star O.G., 3rd Ward, loud pipes
Uptown soldier, floss on the ave'
Make a hundred G's nigga bouncin' on the slab
Make a hundred G's nigga spend it on the ave'
Move a hundred B's garbage bag full of cash
Goin' to the lot, shittin' on they ass
Weed's in the Hummer, two fifty on the dash
Yeah, early in the mornin' where the sun shine
Got a yacht in the yard, ocean fly
Ocean time, ocean view
Pearly white waves, on them twenty twos
Five new Bentley's, out the paper bag
To the paper tag (shinin' on they ass)





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song “I’m Number 1” by Nelly is a perfect example of the braggadocious hip-hop genre that gained a lot of attention in the early 2000s. The lyrics are all about how Nelly and his crew are the best in the rap game, dominating not only the charts but also in the streets. Nelly proclaims his superiority over other rappers through his flow, skill, and his lavish lifestyle. He boasts about being the richest person with his skin tone and how he desires the freak and the lady at the same time. His love for money is evident in the line "My diagnosis, I got getting' money syndrome." Overall, the song is a celebration of success, wealth, and style; a perfect anthem for any winner.


The chorus “I’m Number One” is repeated throughout the song to emphasize Nelly's greatness. He compares himself to other established rappers like Jim Jones and brags about his wealth, cars, and clothes. He raps about spending money with ease, buying cars, and diamonds. The line "five-star OG, third ward loud pipes" is a reference to his hometown in St. Louis, Missouri, where the third ward is a notoriously impoverished and crime-ridden neighborhood. Nelly uses it to highlight his success in a place where success is hard to come by.


Overall, “I'm Number One” is a confident and unapologetic song that celebrates success and appeals to the youth culture of 2001. Its braggadocious lyrics, catchy chorus, and upbeat production established it as a classic of the early 2000s hip-hop era.


Line by Line Meaning

We number one!
We are at the top of our game and there's no one better than us in this field.


We number one on this rap shit!
We are the best in the rap industry and no one can compete with us.


We number one on the charts
Our music is on the top position on the charts and it's widely accepted by the audience.


I'm number one!
I am the most successful and accomplished rapper of all time.


Man we the best, man!
We are the most superior and influential rap group in the industry.


Aye fourth quarter, I'm goin' hard
I am putting in my best efforts and pushing myself to the limit in the final stages of my project.


If my money's stupid my credit card's a retard
I am so rich that even when I overspend, it doesn't matter much to me.


The Lamborghini Bugatti all in the same yard
I own luxurious and expensive cars like Lamborghini and Bugatti which I park in my yard.


I want the freak and the lady all in the same broad
I want a woman who is both bold and traditional at the same time.


Ballin' way before Jim Jones
I was rich and successful even before Jim Jones, who is known for his wealth and extravagance.


I gots to be the richest nigga with this skin tone
I am the wealthiest person with my skin tone, which sets me apart from the rest.


Somebody get the doctor on the phone
I am so rich that I need medical attention or assistance to handle it all.


My diagnosis, I got gettin' money syndrome
I am suffering from an addiction to making money and I can't stop myself from earning more.


I got that hustler's disease
I have a chronic desire to make money through unconventional means.


I got paper chasin' tendencies and they yet to find a remedy
I have an insatiable craving to earn wealth and there's no cure for it.


So shorty feelin' me the way I be dressin'
I am so well-dressed and fashionable that short girls are attracted to me.


She like my white tee, neck V, Polo pressin'
Short girls find me attractive because I wear a white tees with a V-neck and Polo brands.


My tie gold and purple and my three-piece vest and
I own a luxurious tie with gold and purple designs and I wear a three-piece vest too.


I'm a young woman's blessin', a married woman's confession
Young women admire me and married women confess their attraction to me.


To older women you can call me cougar bait
Older women are also attracted to me and I am like bait for that group of women.


To all you haters I'ma call you too late
I don't care about my haters because I am too successful for them to bring me down.


Yeah, yeah, swagged out
I am a confident and fashionable person and I carry myself with swag.


Diamond 'round my neck, diamond 'round my teeth
I have diamonds in my necklaces and teeth that make me look cool and confident.


Diamond on my bitch, diamond on my fleet
Even my dogs have diamonds on their collars and my cars have diamond-studded wheels.


Hardly on the bike, love a nigga stripes
I don't usually like to ride bikes, but I like stripes on my clothes.


Five star O.G., 3rd Ward, loud pipes
I am a recognized legendary figure in the community of the 3rd Ward and I like to ride bikes with loud pipes.


Uptown soldier, floss on the ave'
I am known as an important, influential person in the uptown region and I flaunt my wealth on the avenue.


Make a hundred G's nigga bouncin' on the slab
I make $100,000 and I enjoy driving my luxury car on the road.


Make a hundred G's nigga spend it on the ave'
I make a lot of money and I like to spend it on the avenue.


Move a hundred B's garbage bag full of cash
I have so much money that moving $100,000,000 is as easy as moving a garbage bag full of cash.


Goin' to the lot, shittin' on they ass
I visit car lots and outshine other buyers with my wealth and taste.


Weed's in the Hummer, two fifty on the dash
I have marijuana in my Hummer and I drive it up to the speed of 250 miles per hour.


Yeah, early in the mornin' where the sun shines
I am up early in the morning and ready for the day before the sun even rises.


Got a yacht in the yard, ocean fly
I have a yacht in my yard that is so luxurious it can sail on the ocean with ease.


Ocean time, ocean view
I can afford to spend time relaxing by the ocean and admiring its view.


Pearly white waves, on them twenty twos
The waves in the ocean are white and beautiful, and my car wheels are decorated with 22-inch rims.


Five new Bentley's, out the paper bag
I have just bought five new Bentley cars and they were delivered in a paper bag.


To the paper tag (shinin' on they ass)
Even the salespeople at the car dealership are impressed by my wealth and I shine my spotlight on them.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRYAN WILLIAMS, CORNELL HAYNES, KHALED MOHAMMAED KHALED, MARCO RODRIGUEZ DIAZ

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Comments from YouTube:

@jays8664

The most underrated songs in Nelly collection. I don’t understand why more sports team don’t use this song.

@borisuzunov3984

maybe because of the verse "two is not a winner and three nobody remembers"

@lousanto1054

I agree

@johnusher2331

Chiefs should use this song

@Darkest_templar

horse races should use that song

@froey198033

Absolutely and this song is a banger especially with Joe Perry playing guitar.

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@haissethlagao9322

"#2 is not a winner, and # 3 nobody remembers" - Words to live by.

@DieHrdEagle

Fly Eagles Fly 🦅

@Lougot2

Right lol

@antonkomarov9025

Bars, lol. Hehe😜

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