Rick James
Nelly Lyrics


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I can't wait to spend this money
Spend it all on you
It don't matter what it is, what it cost, girl
See I'm on pay per view
She's standing on the couches
Bottles in the air
She's dancing on the tables (don't worry)
My account keeps the business running
That's what rich niggas do

Put your number in my phone
I'm almost gone
Too much Patron
(Shots shots shots)
Here alone
Hey what I'm on
In my zone
Everybody get down
Yea, I'm rich bitch freeze

Like Rick James
Fire in the hole
Everybody in the zone
Baby hold my phone
Like what? (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Rick James
Fire in the hole
Everybody on the floor
Too early to go home
Like what? (oh oh oh oh oh oh)

I said I can't wait to spend this money
(Do you hear me?)
Girl what you wanna do?
(Nah Listen)
I don't drive or park no cars girl
See I park avenue
She's standing on the couches
Bottles in the air
She's dancing on the tables
How about I send my pilot for you baby?
That's what rich niggas do

Put your number in my phone
I'm almost gone
Too much Patron
(Shots shots shots)
Here alone
Hey what I'm on
In my zone
Everybody get down
Yea, I'm rich bitch freeze

Like Rick James
Fire in the hole
Everybody in the zone
Baby hold my phone
Like what? (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Rick James
Fire in the hole
Everybody on the floor
Too early to go home
Like what? (oh oh oh oh oh oh)

You know we parlaying all day
In a mansion in Miami, keep it full LeBron playin
Yellow gold, Scott Dweller, solitaire park bay
Whenever I say it they ménage it
Vegas, stumbling up out of the club
High as elegant, now you're looking for love
Call your girl if you're lookin for her
Nah I ain't going for it like a bong I'm drinkin pourin
In the strip club where the girls ain't getting naked
Me and five, six girl, body out of this world
Pretty pull strings to a lot of these girls
Take a hit of it, get high with me girl

Who tryna get sky high?
(Me and my girls)
Raise your hands if you want it twice
Who's feelin right?
(Me and my girls)
Am I the shit bitch?
(Yeah)

Put your number in my phone
I'm almost gone
Too much Patron
(Shots shots shots)
Here alone
Hey what I'm on
In my zone
Everybody get down
Yea, I'm rich bitch freeze

Like Rick James
Fire in the hole
Everybody in the zone
Baby hold my phone
Like what? (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Rick James
Fire in the hole
Everybody on the floor




Too early to go home
Like what? (oh oh oh oh oh oh)

Overall Meaning

In "Rick James," Nelly is celebrating his wealth as he goes out to party, drink and spend his money on women. The chorus references Rick James, a well-known musician from the 1980s, who was known for his wild personality and lavish lifestyle. Nelly uses the line "like Rick James" as a way of saying that he too is living a lifestyle filled with wild partying and excess. He's living life to the fullest and embracing his fame and wealth.


The verses go into Nelly's experience partying with women who are living just as lavishly as he is. They're dancing on couches and tables, pouring expensive drinks, and living in the moment. He's also showing off some of the luxurious things he owns, such as his private jet and the fact that he doesn't need to drive his own car. The song is a reflection of Nelly's life as a wealthy celebrity and his embrace of that lifestyle.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't wait to spend this money
I'm excited to use my wealth and spend it on things I desire


Spend it all on you
I want to lavish my wealth and attention to give you a luxurious lifestyle


It don't matter what it is, what it cost, girl See I'm on pay per view
I'm not concerned with the expense because money is not an issue for me


She's standing on the couches Bottles in the air She's dancing on the tables (don't worry) My account keeps the business running That's what rich niggas do
I enjoy the high life, where money is no object and people party hard, and use my riches to afford a lavish lifestyle


Put your number in my phone I'm almost gone Too much Patron (Shots shots shots) Here alone Hey what I'm on In my zone Everybody get down Yea, I'm rich bitch freeze
I'm too intoxicated by Patron to remain present, catch my attention before it's too late, but don't forget I'm rich, so you need to respect me


Like Rick James Fire in the hole Everybody in the zone Baby hold my phone Like what? (oh oh oh oh oh oh) Rick James Fire in the hole Everybody on the floor Too early to go home Like what? (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
We are all in the zone, enjoying the party, fueled by our passion for partying, don't leave the party too soon, keep the fire going like Rick James


I don't drive or park no cars girl See I park avenue
I don't have to park my cars; they have valets in Park Avenue who park them for me


How about I send my pilot for you baby? That's what rich niggas do
Instead of calling for an Uber or a taxi, I will use my private pilot to transport you in style since that's what wealthy people do


You know we parlaying all day In a mansion in Miami, keep it full LeBron playin Yellow gold, Scott Dweller, solitaire park bay Whenever I say it they ménage it Vegas, stumbling up out of the club High as elegant, now you're looking for love Call your girl if you're lookin for her Nah I ain't going for it like a bong I'm drinkin pourin In the strip club where the girls ain't getting naked Me and five, six girl, body out of this world Pretty pull strings to a lot of these girls Take a hit of it, get high with me girl
I party extravagantly all day long in Miami, watching LeBron James play while wearing expensive jewelry and driving a luxurious car; everyone wants to be with me, and I always attract beautiful women wherever I go, whether in a club or a strip club, where the girls still wear clothes; sometimes, I party with multiple girls at once and use my charm and money to win over many of them.


Who tryna get sky high? (Me and my girls) Raise your hands if you want it twice Who's feelin right? (Me and my girls) Am I the shit bitch? (Yeah)
Who wants to get high? Me and my group of girls; show me if you need to do it again, who's with me today? My girls and I are having a great time.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CORNELL HAYNES, CLIFFORD JOSEPH HARRIS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS

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WildGab10

This is definitely my favorite song off this album. I really hope it doesn't get radio overplayed if it becomes a single.

Tharsan Jeyachandran

it did not get much radio play

Karen Moses

NELLY IS THE BEST- KILLING IT EVERY TIME. ALL HITS NO MISS

CantalterGodsplan

Props to nelly for changing the game! He isn't a FOLLOWER like everyone else in the new era of hiphop he's a REAL ARTIST & I respect that!

Never Fake

I absolutely Love this song everyone needs to hear this GOOD Music.

Sarah Battistella

Love it

Javita Hobbs

Nelly and Solange are killing the being different thing.. Love this song!!

MILKY BROWN

FIRE, AS ALWAYS NELLY BRINGS THE PARTY MUSIC

officialrobrecords

NELLY is always bringing something new!!!

Flip Music

This song is great! Nelly always brings NEW unexpected songs!! Some people cant handle it and just want to listen to the expected.. must suck haha. Nelly is the best!

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