Payday
Regula Lyrics

Hey hey, hey hey
Starting the song with casual greetings and attention-grabbing exclamations.

Arghhh, arghh
Expressing frustration or anger non-verbally, possibly an ad-lib to add emphasis.

Nico
Calling out to a person named Nico, possibly a producer or collaborator.

It′s all about money with me baby oh yeah
Reiterating the theme of the song, emphasizing that the artist is all about making money.

(Máximo)
Possibly indicating a shift to a new section or the entrance of a new artist.

Shoutout to all my UK boys, London boys
Acknowledging and giving props to people from the UK, specifically London.

Gingas 44 what up, Juju Lorano
Naming specific individuals or groups and acknowledging them.

Yeah Empy, Cool it, Sousa
Naming more individuals and acknowledging them.

Oh and girls too, Axana, Melly, Fofa, Veecious
Acknowledging female acquaintances by name.

Hey baby (yeah, yeah) hey hey let's get it
Encouraging someone to join in the activity, possibly the making of money.

Querem voltar a ver-me na batida
Asserting that people want to see him succeed and perform in music.

E a levar corrida dos bófias
Describing a past experience of having run-ins with law enforcement.

Esquivar de umas bofas
Reflecting on times when he had to avoid getting caught by the police.

Pena que na altura um homem ainda não tinha sósias (shit)
Expressing regret or disappointment that he didn't have a lookalike to take his place during certain times.

Se achas que eu tou-te a dar música então tira a prova dos 9
Challenging anyone who doubts his musical abilities to prove him wrong.

E as outras pessoas que tiverem dúvidas (shhh shhh)
Silencing and brushing off anyone else who doubts him.

Evitem perguntas óbvias
Asking people not to ask questions with obvious answers.

Quando eu te digo "tenho as costas grandes boy"
Explaining or clarifying what he means when he says he has his back covered.

Eu não tou a fazer o V, "tas a fazer o que?"
Asserting that he's not making a peace sign, implying that he's actually showing off his wealth.

Catujal stand up, stand up
Shouting out his hometown and calling for people to show support.

Hey é tudo a estender o C (okay ya)
Implying that people are all trying to make money, and acknowledging that it's okay.

Respeitem mais o vosso boss (M.O.B.)
Asserting his authority and demanding more respect.

Polaroides em cima do nosso cross (pow)
Possibly describing a scene where people are taking pictures with his car or jewelry.

Eu não dou para basofe, posso
Declaring that he doesn't engage in foolish behavior.

Até ter em minha posse o dobro do vosso cofre
Asserting that he will keep making money until he has more than the listener does.

Perguntar se eu tenho um ego big
Acknowledging that people ask about his ego or confidence.

São pelo menos quatro dígitos, um ad lib (cash)
Implying that his ego is backed up by his wealth, which has at least four digits.

Tou na gordura tipo fast food
Asserting that he is currently enjoying financial success, similar to fast food consumption.

Sabes qual é a postura ao mínimo gesto rude
Indicating that he knows how to respond to people who may act rudely towards him.

Sê honesto, fala de mim como uma lenda concreta
Asking people to speak about him honestly, and suggesting that he already has legendary status.

Anuncio um projeto novo e tenho a agenda completa
Implying that he is so busy and in high demand that his schedule fills up quickly.

Fico a olhar para o calendário embora a casa não perca
Describing an attitude of continuing to work hard despite already being successful.

O teu salário, isso é só mais uma vaza na lerpa
Implying that other people's salaries are trivial in comparison to his wealth.

Eu ponho na catota arame da batota
Possibly describing a behavior of cheating or conniving.

Tropa nota, para mim é payday
Indicating that he's surrounded by people who are all succeeding together.

Hey hey para mim é payday
Repeating the chorus line, emphasizing that every day is a payday for him.

Motherfuckers, é só fotocópias
Insinuating that other people are just copies or imitations of him.

Quem eu? Nah, eu tenho fotos próprias
Declaring that he is an original, and has his own photos (probably of his wealth and success).

Ya para mim é payday
Reiterating that every day is a payday for him.

Sabes bem o que eu tou a fazer (payday)
Implying that the listener already knows what he's doing, which is making money.

Memo que um homem ′teja lazer (payday)
Stating that even when he's taking it easy, it's still a payday for him.

Olá, como está, muito prazer (payday)
Playing with the phrase "payday" to greet someone and introduce himself pleasantly.

Uau, se eu digo fi-lo
Expressing amazement at his own power or influence.

Maneiras de arranja-la eu consigo mil
Implying that he is skilled at finding solutions to problems.

Eu ponho os dados a fazer o windmill
Possibly referring to a gambling technique, implying that he's good at it.

Motherfucker não é big deal
Implying that he doesn't see his money-making ways as a big deal, because it comes to him easily.

Abro a bagageira do meu bote, tipo (sai)
Describing a scene where he is showing off his wealth, possibly by opening the trunk of his car.

Várias hospedeiras no meu cockpit
Imagining a scene where he has multiple flight attendants in his car.

Qualquer uma delas da-me o toque, Nico
Boasting that he is so attractive and desired that he can have any of the women who want him.

Tu não és o Richie, we don't talk sweet
Asserting that he does not have to be nice to everyone, only those who are important to him.

De uma maneira ou de outra não há gata que resista
Suggesting that he is irresistible to women no matter how he acts or presents himself.

Muito antes de eu ter sido capa de revista
Imagining that he was already a big deal and successful before he was even put on a magazine cover.

Tu? Vê o que a data regista (eu)
Indicating that other people should pay attention to the marks he is making in history with his success.

Eu nunca perdi o saco da paca de vista (nunca)
Asserting that he has always kept his focus on making money and staying successful.

Desde a 1ª Jornada vi aparecer haters do nada
Recalling the start of his career and how he faced critics or naysayers from the beginning.

A tentar destruir uma carreira formada
Reflecting on the attempts of others to bring him down or thwart his success.

Até me verem com a algibeira jardada fuck a hater, hater
Asserting that once others saw his wealth and success, he no longer had to worry about their negativity or criticism.

Boy a minha turma toda cheira a paper (money)
Declaring that everyone around him is also making money and successful.

De segunda a segunda feira
Working hard and making money every day of the week.

Em cima do contrabando tipo que sou da feira (oh yeah)
Possibly describing a scene where he is selling goods in a black market-like environment, making a lot of money.

Eu nunca saio de casa sem, cem (nah)
Asserting that he always carries at least $100 with him, further emphasizing his wealth.

Disseram rimas pesadas quem têm, têm
Acknowledging that he has a talent for rapping and that he has earned his success.

Eu só posso falar daquilo que eu sei bem
Indicating that he only speaks about what he is knowledgeable or experienced in.

É que todo o santo dia para mim é payday
Reiterating the chorus line one last time, emphasizing that every day is a payday for him.

Don Gula
Referring to himself by a nickname or stage name.

Gula em business solo
Possibly hinting at his independence and autonomy, and asserting that he is leading his business ventures alone.