Round the World
R. I. B. Lyrics

QB
Representing Queensbridge, a neighborhood in NY where Nas is from.

Chitown
Representing Chicago, where R. Kelly is from.

Money make the world go round
Money is the driving force of the world that makes everything happen.

Money make the world go round
Repeating the idea that money is what makes the world turn.

Yo, for those who live the way that I live
Speaking to those who relate to the struggles and triumphs that Nas has experienced.

We came a long way
Acknowledging the progress that has been made from their humble beginnings to their current success.

From wiping coal outta eyelids, to rap's hottest
Reflecting on their humble beginnings to their current stature as top performers in the rap industry.

Fake Gazelles to black Pradas
From wearing cheap knockoff shoes to being able to afford top-end designer footwear.

Selling nicks to trey bags, to making hits like Kidada Jones' father
Moving from selling small amounts of drugs to selling larger amounts and making hit records like the father of Kidada Jones (Quincy Jones).

OG's would send me to the store with a dollar
Respecting the advice and guidance of older, more experienced individuals who were instrumental in shaping his life.

Hit me with some wise advice for me to follow
Receiving valuable insight and knowledge from people who had already lived through similar situations and experiences.

Ain't nothing free in the world in life
Recognizing the truth that everything in life comes with a cost, nothing is truly free.

No matter who you are, everybody got they price
Everyone has a value, everything has a price.

And some cost more than other's
Some things are more expensive than others.

When you poor, it's like life ain't even worth living
Being poor can be so difficult it doesn't feel like life is worth living sometimes.

But when you rich, it's every fat ass worth hittin'
When you're rich, all the attractive people seem to be available to you.

With no chips, your drawers just stay on your hips
Without money, you're stuck in one place and can't progress.

I play with the six cuz money make the whole world spin
Playing with the six (dice) is symbolic of taking risks to earn money which keeps the world spinning.

But without the Franklin faces, you see who's your real friends
The true value of friendship is revealed when money is no longer present.

It's V-12's, honeys on the cell, bobbin' out the JBL
Describing the luxury cars and attractive women that come with being rich and famous.

It's Nas and R. Kell
Proudly stating who the performers of the song are.

Never thought that I'd ever live this life
Reflecting on how far they have come and how grateful they are to be living this life.

Money stacked in rolls, honeys on each side
Enjoys the benefits that come along with success, like wealth and attractive companionship.

Anything I want, I can say it's mine
Having wealth means that you can have anything your heart desires.

No more worries 'bout how can I provide
No longer worrying about how to make ends meet or provide for himself and his family.

Oh, many say it's wrong cause I love to spend
Some people criticize him for loving to spend money even though he can afford it.

Ice in everything countin' Benjamins
Flaunting his money by decorating everything in luxurious fashion, and counting expensive $100 bills.

All I wanna do try, and let you know
Trying to express to the listener his positive feelings about wealth.

If you don't believe, ask someone who's broke
If you don't believe how good it feels to have money, then ask someone who doesn't have any.

Yes it does
Reiterating that money is what makes society function.

Feels so good, yeah, yeah
Expressing how satisfying it feels to have financial success.

So good, this life I finally live
Acknowledging that he wouldn't be where he is without the success he has achieved.

And feels so real
The success feels real and tangible to him.

So real this freedom I finally feel
Freedom from financial burden is a real and solid feeling.

Show me the money
Saying that he needs to see and feel his money in order to realize his success.

Show me a man that don't need money
Asking to see an example of someone who doesn't need money to live.

And I'll show you a world
Saying that a world where money isn't needed is hard to imagine.

Standing still, oh
Without money, society wouldn't be able to advance or progress.

Yes it does, talking 'bout the loot
Reiterating that money is what drives progress and forward movement in the world.