The Billy Williams Story
Saba Lyrics


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(Ay, ay, ay, ay,)
Comin' down off it
(Ay, ay, ay, ay)

Comin' down off a high (ay), feel you with my third eye (ay)
I swear I don't even know y'all
I'm with Billy like I'm Road Dogg
Comin' down off a high (ay), feel you with my third eye
I swear I don't even know y'all
I'm with Billy like I'm Road Dogg
Comin' down off it
(Ay, ay, ayyy, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay)
Comin' down off it
(Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay)

Legend hoe, I got the hammer, corner store'll prolly ban me
Wicker Park or picket fence, nigga attitude like Ray-Ray
(Comin' down off it)
It's intense, feelin' like a nigga rich
Walked into the corner store today, lookin' like a mag-net, ay
(Comin' down off it)
The Kodak is more like balone to me
Walk in the store and I feel like the owner, B
Known to split bands up like KC and Jodeci
Wanted poster, you should take a photo of me
(Comin' down off it)
My nigga I'm the life of the party, I never spend a night with a thottie
And when it's time, my own niggas callin', callin', callin', callin'
(Comin' down off it)

Legend in the making (like I'm Billy Williams)
Want it, I'ma take it (like I'm Billy Williams)
Feel it in my spirit (that the end is nearing)
I can never fold
Legend in the making (like I'm Billy Williams)
Want it, I'ma take it (like I'm Billy Williams)
Feel it in my spirit (that the end is nearing)
I can never fold

Comin' down off a high (high), feel you with my third eye (eye)
I swear I don't even know y'all
I'm with Billy like I'm Road Dogg
Comin' down off a high, feel you with my third eye
I swear I don't even know y'all
I'm with Billy like I'm Road Dogg
Comin' down off it
(Ay, ay, yy, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay)
Comin' down off it
(Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay)

Drive through like it's GTA, thinkin' how I'm getting paid today
I'll walk in and take it, before I put this shit on layaway
(Comin' down off it)
That's ferocious, whole hood'll prolly know me
Never fucking with the police, I don't give a fuck I'll take a nigga groceries
(Comin' down off it)
Comin' down on it, with a pound on me
Oh, people probably looking down on me
Coz it's loud on me, all my niggas know that they can count on me
(Comin' down off it)
My nigga I'ma take what I wanna
You looking like a stain, that's a come up
And I'll go get it by any means, rain, winter, summer

Legend in the making (like I'm Billy Williams)
Want it, I'ma take it (like I'm Billy Williams)
Feel it in my spirit (that the end is nearing)
I can never fold
Legend in the making (like I'm Billy Williams)
Want it, I'ma take it (like I'm Billy Williams)
Feel it in my spirit (that the end is nearing)
I can never fold

Comin' down off a high (high), feel you with my third eye (ehh)
I swear I don't even know y'all
I'm with Billy like I'm Road Dogg
Comin' down off a high (high), feel you with my third eye (eye)
I swear I don't even know y'all
I'm with Billy like I'm Road Dogg
Comin' down off it
(Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay)
Comin' down off it
(Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay)

All I ever wanted to do in my life was, make music
So I guess, on my bucket list, what I really wanna do is-s, drop a project
Like, nobody has to even listen to it
I just, wanna know that, I did it
Be able to say, I went out there and




Did that and I chased my dreams
And that's really it

Overall Meaning

The Billy Williams Story by Saba is a track that touches on drug use and the idea of coming down from a high. The song begins with a simple chant of "Ay, ay, ay, ay" as though the listener is chanting along with Saba as they come down from a high. He repeats the phrase "Comin' down off a high, feel you with my third eye" which suggests that he is seeing things more clearly as the drugs wear off. He then goes on to say "I'm with Billy like I'm Road Dogg" which refers to the legendary professional wrestler Jesse James, who was known as "The Road Dogg Jesse James." It could also be a reference to Billy Williams, the former Chicago Cubs baseball player.


Saba then talks about being a legend, stating that he has "got the hammer" in the corner store, and that he is "like Ray-Ray." Towards the end of the track, Saba talks about his desire to make music, and how dropping a project is on his bucket list.


Line by Line Meaning

(Ay, ay, ay, ay,) Comin' down off it (Ay, ay, ay, ay)
Feeling the effects of coming down from a high, becoming more aware with a third eye perception, and distancing himself from surrounding people. Associating himself with Billy as if he's his friend who is always present with him.


Legend hoe, I got the hammer, corner store'll prolly ban me Wicker Park or picket fence, nigga attitude like Ray-Ray (Comin' down off it)
Feeling like a legend coming from humble beginnings while being unapologetic with his behavior. Causing some stores to ban him, but that doesn't hold him back from achieving his goals. His attitude is straight from the streets, with a Wicker Park or picket fence representation, like Ray-Ray with his no-nonsense behavior.


The Kodak is more like balone to me Walk in the store and I feel like the owner, B Known to split bands up like KC and Jodeci Wanted poster, you should take a photo of me (Comin' down off it)
Feeling like a star when he walks into a store with a presence that makes him feel like he owns the place. He’s the one who separates the best from the others, like the musical group K-Ci and JoJo. He's so proud of himself that he could easily be in a wanted poster.


My nigga I'm the life of the party, I never spend a night with a thottie And when it's time, my own niggas callin', callin', callin', callin' (Comin' down off it)
Being the center of attention, a lively friend who doesn't hang out with people just for casual hookups. His own friends look up to him for solutions when they face challenges.


Legend in the making (like I'm Billy Williams) Want it, I'ma take it (like I'm Billy Williams) Feel it in my spirit (that the end is nearing) I can never fold
Identifying as a legend in the making like Billy Williams, and being persistent in achieving this goal. Feeling like the end of success and recognition is near whilst avoiding the possibility of failure.


Drive through like it's GTA, thinkin' how I'm getting paid today I'll walk in and take it, before I put this shit on layaway (Comin' down off it)
Going through a drive-thru as if it's a game, like Grand Theft Auto, with thoughts of how much money he is going to make. Going into a store with the intention of grabbing what he wants before placing it on layaway.


That's ferocious, whole hood'll prolly know me Never fucking with the police, I don't give a fuck I'll take a nigga groceries (Comin' down off it)
Being aggressive with a ferocious intent, the whole neighborhood will probably have knowledge of his person. He does not value the authority of the police, as he's even willing to take someone's grocery, no matter the consequences.


Comin' down on it, with a pound on me Oh, people probably looking down on me Coz it's loud on me, all my niggas know that they can count on me (Comin' down off it)
Being high on drugs with a pound of drugs in his possession, people tend to frown upon his behavior. He doesn't mind other's opinion of him, as his close friends know that they can depend on him.


My nigga I'ma take what I wanna You looking like a stain, that's a come up And I'll go get it by any means, rain, winter, summer
Being self-assertive and taking whatever he wants, even when other people look down on him, which motivates him to do well. Using different approaches, even during unfavorable weather scenarios.


All I ever wanted to do in my life was, make music So I guess, on my bucket list, what I really wanna do is-s, drop a project Like, nobody has to even listen to it I just, wanna know that, I did it Be able to say, I went out there and Did that and I chased my dreams And that's really it
Occupation-wise, he’s always dreamt of being a musician. It's on his bucket list to drop a project, whether it's listened to or not, just to have that sense of accomplishment. He wants to be able to say that he followed his dreams, and that's all that matters to him.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tahj Malik Chandler

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Comments from YouTube:

Mano Yo

at first Photosynthesis flipped me, but after a while Billy Williams Story really caught me. Props to you Saba, mad talents homes. shout out from SP, Brazil.

mitch parizanski

“Most” can get an honorable mention too

Adrian K

That line where he says “how you lonely in a room with God” had me fucked up for a while

Tanner Emery

i fucking love saba. him chance and mick should be taking over. one of the most slept on rappers. flow impeccable, lyrics make you feel connected to the unknown. Much love. keep grinding, your time is here #PIVOT

Isaac V

Tanner Emery wavy as fuck. drop out turn on tune in.

deleting YouTube today✌

I feel like the coolest person in the world when I'm driven around listening to this song with my shades on and the windows down. A WHOLE VIBEE

tobi uchiha

Saba done rebooted my taste for rap music thank gawd im startin over

🕸TREVOYANN🕸

Only 100k views and 50 comments?this song is insanely underrated 🤦🏿

Amani Maonga

Facts bruh

6DOUBLE6

Saw him perform at the MTV thing and had to download all his music. I wish I found him earlier he's fire asf

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