Layaway Love
Notch Lyrics

N-N-N Notch
Introducing the artist Notch

Mami
Addressing the woman he is talking to

I've got a nickel but you's a dime piece.
He only has a little bit of money, but she is beautiful and valuable

And you make a dollar holla when you smile at me
She has the power to make him feel happy and enthused

But I just ain't got enough on me, baby
Unfortunately, he doesn't have enough money to afford what she deserves

So can I put that on layaway love? (layaway)
He is suggesting that he temporarily hold off on buying her something and instead pay in installments, like a layaway plan

Can I put that on layaway love? (layaway)
Repeating the idea of using layaway to pay for her affections

I can tell by your hair
He is admiring her hairstyle, which implies that she spends a lot of money on her appearance

Say the main thing that you need, a millionaire,
He believes that she is looking for a rich partner

And when you bat your eyelashes all I see is dollar signs
He is acknowledging that she has a look that implies she only cares about money

Now I ain't saying you a gold digga, No, no
He is denying that she is a 'gold digger', someone who only dates others for their money

But it must cost a pretty penny to look like you do
He believes that she must spend a lot on her appearance

And if I had it I would spend it on all you,
He would spend all his money on her if he could

But I don't so can I put something on it, boo?
Since he can't afford to buy her something outright, he is asking if he can pay for it in increments

Ooh
An exclamation of interest or excitement

I'd love to buy you this and buy you that, (can't afford that, layaway)
He wishes he could buy her expensive things, but can't afford it, so he suggests using layaway

Fly you here, there, and back ( all aboard that, layaway)
He would love to take her on trips, but suggests paying over time with layaway

Get the good things in life 'cause you are that
He wants to give her everything she deserves

Like money ain't an issue
Implying that he would spend a lot of money on her if he had more

While I'm trynna kiss you
He is trying to be romantic and win her affections

I'm under paid I'm not under employed
He may not make a lot of money, but he is employed

I put my work in and pay enough and bring you joy
He believes his hard work and effort can bring her happiness

I'll even take on your goods like a stock boy
He is willing to help her with her possessions and take care of her

Ballin' on a budget
He is trying to live luxuriously despite not having a lot of money

But you can check my credit score
He is offering his financial worthiness to prove he is responsible with money

I mean the best things in life are free
He believes that love and happiness are more important than material possessions

And I ain't trynna get over (over)
He is not trying to cheat her or take advantage of her

But ma the money in this world can't put a price on you girl
He values her as a person more than any amount of money

'cause you's official and I ain't trynna price list you
He is acknowledging her worth and doesn't want to put a price on her

Really ain't trynna be your Cash-anova
He is not trying to be some kind of wealthy or smooth-talking ladies' man

I ain't no Romy-domy-o but you could be my Juliet
He is referencing Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, suggesting she could be his lover

And let me kiss you girl, so
He is asking her permission to kiss her

So tell me what's it's gonna take, baby
He is asking her how he can win her over

Girl for me to be your date?
He wants to take her out

Ain't got a rain check for a rainy day
He doesn't have a backup plan if things go wrong

But I'mma check you next week when I get paid
He will have more money soon and can treat her better then

Can I put that on layaway love? (baby)
Repeating the idea of using layaway to pay for her affections, with a term of endearment added

Yeah, yea, yea
A sound of affirmation

Layaway love
The song's title and repeated refrain