Wall's first music industry exposure came as a street team member on the Northwest side of Houston, promoting southern artists such as T.I. and labels like Cash Money and The New No Limit. He is also an accomplished and proficient mixtape and party DJ, known for producing mixtapes in the now-well-known screwed & chopped style, which was invented by the late DJ Screw. While he has recently stated on record that South LE. (in Houston's southside) is his base of operations, it is not the neighborhood that Paul Wall is actually from. Paul Wall has claimed several such neighborhoods over his career, starting with De Soto in Acres Homes (his original home neighborhood), then switching to Gulf Bank (also in Acres Homes).
Paul Wall, Chamillionaire and Jon Higgins were originally affiliated with Swishahouse Records, but left for Paid in Full Records a short time later. After several mixtape and independent releases, including the critically acclaimed 'Get Ya Mind Correct', the two parted ways on bad terms. Chamillionaire continued to release independent records, while Paul Wall returned to the Swishahouse fold. This move allowed him to appear on Mike Jones' first commercially distributed single, "Still Tippin'", from his first major label album 'Who Is Mike Jones?'.
His major label debut, 'The People's Champ', has produced a lead single, "Sittin' Sidewayz", which is receiving national radio and television play. In August, 2005, rumors began to circulate that Paul Wall and Chamillionaire had settled any differences that remained between them, and are again on good terms with one another. Paul Wall also appeared with GLC on the song "Drive Slow" on Kanye West's second solo album, 'Late Registration'.
Paul Wall is the owner and proprietor of TV Jewelry in Houston. The store specializes in the production of grills, silver, gold, or platinum caps and diamond inlays (usually princess-cut diamonds). Grills have become a growing trend in rap culture and have even influenced its own song. "Grillz", by Nelly featuring Paul Wall along with other artists, where at one point Paul raps "Call me George Foreman 'cause I'm sellin' everybody grillz.)
U Owe Me
Paul Wall Lyrics
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you Owe Me, but you act like you don't know me
Next time I see ya you better have something for me
You better show me every single dime
Cause when I see ya its payback time, give me what's mine
you Owe Me, but you act like you don't know me
Next time I see ya you better have something for me
Cause when I see ya its payback time, give me what's mine
[Chamillionaire]
Ugghh..
My stocks missing, as soon that I'm not trippin'
The clocks ticking, there's no overtime and I'm not Pippen
That means that I'm not kidding, ain't hide and go seek
Cause you ain't gonna hide while I go seek, my money all weak
They say that I'm like diva when its pay back time
Anything that shines I'll grab it and I'll say that's mine
Give me that before I really act ignorant
The landlord have come to collect and get your rent
Don't miss a cent, pay later don't think about it
Niggas that owe they try to sneek and never think they spot it
The walking bank teller, tell a nigga make a deposit
Say he ain't got it, 'cause his wallet, he left home and forgot it
What?..
[Chorus]
you Owe Me, but you act like you don't know me
Next time I see ya you better have something for me
You better show me every single dime
Cause when I see ya its payback time, give me what's mine
you Owe Me, but you act like you don't know me
Next time I see ya you better have something for me
You better show me every single dime
Cause when I see ya its payback time, give me what's mine
[Paul Wall]
This is your final notice, before your slab advection
When you walk outside and notice that your slab is missing
Your stories are conflicted, but you already know
Its time to confiscate that what you already owe
I'm getting fed up, my patience is already low
Your short changing me, your payments are always slow
The reimbursements past due and I ain't want to forget Your barking up the wrong tree, but your about to get bit
This ain't a game, I think it be in your best interest
To pay me everything that you owe plus interest
I suggest increasing up for something a little bit stronger
Or next time its not going to be such a friendly reminder
[Chorus]
you Owe Me, but you act like you don't know me
Next time I see ya you better have something for me
You better show me every single dime
Cause when I see ya its payback time, give me what's mine
you Owe Me, but you act like you don't know me
Next time I see ya you better have something for me
You better show me every single dime
Cause when I see ya its payback time, give me what's mine
[Paul Wall]
When I come around you run away like a coward
Your digging yourself a hole that you can't climb out of
Your attitude is sour, but really is sweet
You squealing squeak like broad cause your brain got a leak
Word on the street is that you think as dead as a sleep
Your bills are getting steep, boy you're into deep
Next week, if you want to be still standing up right
Somehow you better make these numbers better start adding up right
Or you'll be out of luck right before its goodnight
Your eating into my funds, you didn't take a good bite
Reimbursement is mandatory, get it correct
Pay back time, I want mine, time to collect
[Chorus]
you Owe Me, but you act like you don't know me
Next time I see ya you better have something for me
You better show me every single dime
Cause when I see ya its payback time, give me what's mine
you Owe Me, but you act like you don't know me
Next time I see ya you better have something for me
You better show me every single dime
Cause when I see ya its payback time, give me what's mine
you Owe Me.... Owe Me.. Owe Me.. Owe Me. [Fades]
The lyrics of "U Owe Me" by Paul Wall and Chamillionaire speak about owing money and not repaying it back. The chorus repeats the line "you owe me, but you act like you don't know me" emphasizing that the person owes the singer money and is avoiding paying them back. The verses of the song bring up examples of how the person is not repaying the money they owe. For instance, Chamillionaire speaks about how the person he is referring to tries to hide and not pay him back but he eventually catches up to them. Similarly, Paul Wall talks about how the person has been shortchanging him and that he is growing impatient. In both verses, there is a sense of frustration and a warning to the person that they need to pay back the money they owe or face the consequences.
The song highlights the idea of accountability and the importance of fulfilling one's financial commitments. The lyrics evoke the feeling of being cheated and frustrated when someone owes money and refuses to pay it back. The song is an example of how rap music can be used as a voice for social issues such as money and finances.
Line by Line Meaning
you Owe Me, but you act like you don't know me
I know you owe me money, but you're acting like we don't even know each other
Next time I see ya you better have something for me
When I see you again, you better have my money
You better show me every single dime
I want every penny that you owe me, and I want it now
Cause when I see ya its payback time, give me what's mine
When I see you, it's time for you to pay me back what you owe me
My stocks missing, as soon that I'm not trippin'
I noticed that my stocks are missing, but I'm trying not to get too upset
The clocks ticking, there's no overtime and I'm not Pippen
Time is running out for you to pay me back, and I'm not going to play second fiddle to you
That means that I'm not kidding, ain't hide and go seek
I'm serious about getting my money back, so don't try to evade me
Cause you ain't gonna hide while I go seek, my money all weak
You can't hide from me forever, and your excuses for not having the money are weak
They say that I'm like diva when its pay back time
I've been told that I act like a diva when it's time for someone to pay me back
Anything that shines I'll grab it and I'll say that's mine
I'll take anything of value from you to cover what you owe me
This is your final notice, before your slab advection
Consider this your last warning before I take legal action
When you walk outside and notice that your slab is missing
If you walk outside and see that your car is gone, it's because I've taken it to cover what you owe me
Your stories are conflicted, but you already know
I know you're lying to me about why you can't pay me back
Its time to confiscate that what you already owe
I'm going to take back what you owe me
Your short changing me, your payments are always slow
You're not paying me back in full or on time, and I'm tired of it
Reimbursement is mandatory, get it correct
You have to pay me back what you owe, and you need to do it right
When I come around you run away like a coward
You avoid me because you know you owe me money and you don't want to face me
Your digging yourself a hole that you can't climb out of
Your actions are making things worse for you, and it's going to be hard for you to fix it
Your attitude is sour, but really is sweet
You act like you don't care about paying me back, but deep down you know you should
Reimbursement is mandatory, get it correct
You have to pay me back what you owe, and you need to do it right
Pay back time, I want mine, time to collect
It's time for you to give me what's mine and pay me back what you owe me
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