If It Wasn't For...
Ruff Endz Lyrics
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Verse 3, uh
If it wasn't for the ice, she wouldn't
Bentleys and the coupes, she wouldn't, oh oh oh
House with the flat TVs, 3 or 4 SUVs
Rollies all iced out, she's screaming for this lifestyle, oh oh
In the killer spot, she was watching me
She can't keep her little eyes off of me
Like a speed track, she was clocking me
I know you seen the videos on TV
But a proper could it be, must be the money
That got you checking me, ooh ooh yeah
She don't even know me but she's checking me out
I could see it in her eyes that she's ready to bounce
With me, ooh baby, baby
Now all your lines wanna change ya things
Money misses all, such a fantasy, oh oh
That's just the way it is
If it wasn't for the ice, she wouldn't check me
Bentleys and the coupes, she wouldn't, oh oh oh
House with the flat TVs, 3 or 4 SUVs
Rollies all iced out, she's screaming for this lifestyle, oh oh
Oh yeah
Now she's telling me about her problems
Looking at me like I can solve them
'Bout her she gets her hair, nails done proper
All I gotta say is that you ain't getting nada
Telling me that I'm the fava
The only one that could save her
The only man that she dreams about
The only man that she never doubts
She don't even know me but she's checking me out
I can see in her eyes that she's ready to bounce
With me, ooh yeah
Now all your lines wanna change ya things
Money misses all, such a fantasy, oh oh
That's just the way it is
If it wasn't for the ice, she wouldn't check me
Bentleys and the coupes, she wouldn't, oh oh oh
House with the flat TVs, 3 or 4 SUVs
Rollies all iced out, she's screaming for this lifestyle, oh oh
If it wasn't for the ice, she wouldn't
Bentleys and the coupes, she wouldn't, oh oh oh
House with the flat TVs, 3 or 4 SUVs
Rollies all iced out, she's screaming for this lifestyle, oh oh
Tell me, ooh
Could it be the car that I am driving
House that you thinking that I am flying
Or is it the lifestyle that I am living
All you really wanna do, I wanna get it
Could it be the car that I am driving
House that you thinking that I am flying
Or is it the lifestyle that I am living
All you really wanna do, want to get it, baby, yeah
Could it be a
Could it be a
Tell me, tell me
If it wasn't for the ice, she wouldn't
Bentleys and the coupes, she wouldn't, oh oh oh
House with the flat TVs, 3 or 4 SUVs
Rollies all iced out, she's screaming for this lifestyle, oh oh
If it wasn't for the ice, she wouldn't
Bentleys and the coupes, she wouldn't, oh oh oh
House with the flat TVs, 3 or 4 SUVs
Rollies all iced out, she's screaming for this lifestyle, oh oh
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Come on, come down
Ruff Endz's song "If It Wasn't For" explores the theme of how wealth and material possessions can attract superficial attention from others. The lyrics suggest that the woman in the song is not interested in the artist as a person, but rather his lifestyle and the luxurious items that come with it. The use of repetition of the phrase "If it wasn't for the ice" emphasizes this point and reinforces the idea that without the material possessions, the attention from this woman would not exist.
The use of descriptive language such as "Bentleys and the coupes," "house with the flat TVs," and "Rollies all iced out" creates a vivid picture of the lifestyle that the woman is drawn to. The artist is aware of this superficial attraction and seems to be using it to his advantage, saying "All I gotta say is that you ain't getting nada." The chorus of the song is a reminder that despite the attraction to wealth, it is ultimately not what brings happiness and fulfillment.
Overall, "If It Wasn't For" is a commentary on the dangers of materialism and the importance of finding true connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
If it wasn't for the ice, she wouldn't
She's only interested in me because of my expensive jewelry.
Bentleys and the coupes, she wouldn't, oh oh oh
She's only attracted to me because of my fancy cars.
House with the flat TVs, 3 or 4 SUVs
She wants to live in a big house with multiple TVs and luxury cars.
Rollies all iced out, she's screaming for this lifestyle, oh oh
She's obsessed with the glamorous lifestyle that comes with owning expensive watches.
She don't even know me but she's checking me out
She's showing interest in me without even getting to know me.
I could see it in her eyes that she's ready to bounce
She's willing to leave with me and start a relationship without knowing me well.
Money misses all, such a fantasy, oh oh
She thinks money can solve all of her problems and make her life perfect.
If it wasn't for the ice, she wouldn't check me
She wouldn't be interested in me if I didn't have expensive jewelry.
Now she's telling me about her problems
She's using me as a sounding board for all of her issues.
All I gotta say is that you ain't getting nada
I'm not going to solve her problems with my money or solve all of her issues.
Could it be the car that I am driving
She's interested in me because of the cars I drive.
Or is it the lifestyle that I am living
She's attracted to the luxurious lifestyle I have.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JEREL ALLEN, TERRY JEROME HARRIS
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