Recording as Akshen, he began his career recording solo for Rap-A-Lot Records, a local label in Houston, Texas. In the late 1980s, he joined the Geto Boys as they were forming and released We Can't Be Stopped, a highly successful LP that garnered the Geto Boys a large fanbase, in spite of their ultra-violent lyrics keeping them far from radio and MTV. Akshen changed his name to Scarface (he even changed his flow from a rapid-fire Kool G Rap-like delivery to normal flow, this time with a darker tone), after the film Scarface, saying he felt that the main character of the movie was just like him in many ways. Scarface soon released his debut solo album, Mr. Scarface Is Back. The album was a success, and Scarface's popularity soon overshadowed the other Geto Boys.
Scarface left the group and released a series of solo albums that kept him in the public view in spite of decreasing sales. He turned this around with 2000's Last of a Dying Breed, which received overwhelmingly positive reviews and sales, and earned him Lyricist of the Year at the Source Awards. In 2002 he released The Fix, the critically acclaimed follow up to Last of a Dying Breed. In 2007 he released Made which overall recieved very positive reviews.
Discography
1991 - Mr. Scarface Is Back (Rap-A-Lot)
1993 - The World Is Yours (Rap-A-Lot/Priority)
1994 - The Diary (Rap-A-Lot/Noo Trybe)
1997 - The Untouchable (Rap-A-Lot/Virgin)
1998 - My Homies (Rap-A-Lot/Virgin)
2000 - The Last Of A Dying Breed (Rap-A-Lot/Virgin)
2002 - The Fix (Def Jam South)
2003 - Balls And My Word (Rap-A-Lot)
2006 - The Product: One Hunid (Koch)
2006 - My Homies Pt. 2 (Rap-A-Lot Records)
2007 - Made
2008 - Emeritus
Money Makes The World Go Round
Scarface Lyrics
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Money makes me do all things I do
Hang with my homies smoke weed drink brew
Ride down Belford one deep and ? crew
And money makes the world go round
Money makes the world go round
Living in a mansion one day with my wife
Stack me up some papers these days one night
Winds start blowing I'm paid trump tight
Got to have papers these days in my life
I got to have paper these days of my life
Money makes the world go round
Without a doubt
They all want to see about a clout
They don't know
Don't want to know or see what its about
We faced with danger do any thing for the paper
Scarred for life of the street mentality done made us
Watch out for the snakes and fakes
Out to take what's yours so prepare and beware
Money makes the world go round for some niggas
Money makes the world kill all niggas quicker
Its reala, the haps
The cheese, the scraps
The cheddar, whatever you call it its all ?
Money makes the world go round
Some people gots to have it
Some really need it
A lot might even sacrifice their life to retrieve it
I see that money's good for me
Money's good to me
Money can't buy me love
But it can rent me some pussy
You get your hands on a little bit of it and before you know it
You go crazy without, do strange things for it
Although its made of paper, it don't grow on trees
Unless you coming up blowing weed, while you smoke on tweeds
You see money makes the world go round
Makes the price of living go up
Chances of living go down
You see money makes the world go round
If you ain't got it you nothing
But when you come up than they hound you
Money makes the world go round
I take me a shit and try to gather my thoughts
But where the southwest be, that's why I sip on a quart
You see my mind is on a whole lot more than just rap
You see you got to be something, until this rap shit happen
Its been a long time since I got my hand on some cheese
Its been addictive, my daughter can't get what she needs
Shit is fucked up, you wonder why we rob and sell dope
I go days without eating, it ain't because I snort coke
Fool I'm broke, what's a good way to get paid these days
Flip burgers, or lay your ass down and get sprayed
Hey man I got to reason with ya
No, fuck trying to reason
I'm tired of struggling so now its hunting season
I hope you understand by now what I'm thinking
Get a bag of that dank, of the hemp and I'm steady drinking
Contemplating on what should I do
This nigga got G's, I'm talking about a hundred or two
Money makes the world go round
In Scarface's song Money Makes The World Go Round, the rapper emphasizes the importance of money in his life and in the world. He claims that money is the reason why he hangs out with his friends, smokes weed, and drinks. Scarface also mentions his aspirations to live in a mansion with his future wife and stack papers. He cautions against the dangers of the street and the need to be prepared to protect what's yours.
The song emphasizes the power and allure of money and how it can drive people to do things they would not normally do. Scarface says that some people can't live without it and will even sacrifice their lives for it. While he acknowledges the problems money can cause and the stress it brings, he cannot deny its importance in his life and in the world. Money is what makes the world go round, and without it, you are nothing.
Line by Line Meaning
Money makes the world go round
Money is the driving force behind everything in life
Money makes me do all things I do
Money controls my actions and decisions
Hang with my homies smoke weed drink brew
I spend my money on hanging out with friends and indulging in vices
Ride down Belford one deep and ? crew
I use my money to go cruising alone or with a group
Living in a mansion one day with my wife
I dream of having a luxurious lifestyle with my spouse
Stack me up some papers these days one night
I aim to accumulate wealth quickly
If wind stop blowing these days than my sight
Without money, I would lose my sense of direction and purpose
Winds start blowing I'm paid trump tight
When money comes in, I am able to live extravagantly
Got to have papers these days in my life
Money is necessary for me to live comfortably and without worry
Without a doubt
No questions asked
They all want to see about a clout
Everyone wants to be successful and have influence
They don't know
Others are ignorant
Don't want to know or see what its about
Others are uninterested in understanding how the world works
We faced with danger do any thing for the paper
Money can drive people to take great risks and commit dangerous actions
Scarred for life of the street mentality done made us
Growing up with a street mentality has left us permanently damaged
Watch out for the snakes and fakes
Be wary of deceitful people who will try to take advantage of you
Out to take what's yours so prepare and beware
There are people who will try to steal from you, so be ready and cautious
Money makes the world go round for some niggas
For some people, money is the ultimate goal
Money makes the world kill all niggas quicker
The pursuit of money can lead to violence and disregard for others
Its reala, the haps
It is reality, what is happening
The cheese, the scraps
Money, even in small amounts
The cheddar, whatever you call it its all ?
No matter what you call money, it is still the same thing
Some people gots to have it
Some people need to have money
Some really need it
For some, money is a matter of survival
A lot might even sacrifice their life to retrieve it
Some people are so desperate for money that they are willing to put their lives in danger to get it
I see that money's good for me
Money brings benefits to my life
Money's good to me
I enjoy having money
Money can't buy me love
Love and happiness cannot be bought with money
But it can rent me some pussy
Money can be used to pay for sex
You get your hands on a little bit of it and before you know it
Once you have some money, it is easy to become obsessed with accumulating more
You go crazy without, do strange things for it
Being without money can drive a person to behave erratically and make poor decisions
Although its made of paper, it don't grow on trees
Although money is made of paper, it is not easy to come by
Unless you coming up blowing weed, while you smoke on tweeds
Unless you become successful selling drugs while being high
Makes the price of living go up
The presence of money increases the cost of necessities in life
Chances of living go down
Without money, the chances of survival are slim
If you ain't got it you nothing
Without money, a person is worthless
But when you come up than they hound you
Once a person becomes wealthy, others become envious and start asking for favors
I take me a shit and try to gather my thoughts
I take a moment alone to reflect on my life and situation
But where the southwest be, that's why I sip on a quart
Living in a difficult area leads me to drink alcohol as a coping mechanism
You see my mind is on a whole lot more than just rap
I have many aspirations beyond just rapping
You see you got to be something, until this rap shit happen
You have to make something of yourself before finding success in music
Its been a long time since I got my hand on some cheese
It has been a while since I have had enough money
Its been addictive, my daughter can't get what she needs
My pursuit of money has become all-consuming and my family is suffering as a result
Shit is fucked up, you wonder why we rob and sell dope
Living in poverty leads some people to resort to crime in order to survive
I go days without eating, it ain't because I snort coke
I go hungry not because of drug addiction, but because I do not have enough money for food
Fool I'm broke, what's a good way to get paid these days
I am broke and do not have a job, so I need to find a new way to make money
Flip burgers, or lay your ass down and get sprayed
The options for making money are limited and sometimes dangerous
No, fuck trying to reason
I am tired of trying to logically come up with solutions
I'm tired of struggling so now its hunting season
I am done with struggling and will now take aggressive action to improve my situation
Contemplating on what should I do
I am considering my options and trying to come up with a plan
This nigga got G's, I'm talking about a hundred or two
This person has a large sum of money and I am interested in taking it by force
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DELMAR ARNAUD, MIKE DEAN, BRAD JORDAN, DEVON COPELAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MasterAno Presents MaddWorldProductionz
This album is, and has been since it came out on my top 10 Greatest of all time list. It's still fire till this day and one of Scarface best albums. Not only that but the messages within these tracks are all still relevant...timeless music by one of the Greatest. They don't make shit like this these days...youngsters take note and put this on your list of shit an O.G. told you to check out. You won't be disappointed...Much Love & Respect.
Dedrick Wilson
My pops had me listening to this when i was a young pup. I'm glad he put me on real classic hip hop R.I.P pops miss u 💯💯💯
Nineaux
Dedrick Wilson I feel ya bruh 💯
SeiniFaith
Pops was real man😎😎😎
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For sure..shout out to your pops..may he RIP..he showed you the real shit..that's for sure..be thankful
BigCheifEnterprises
I feel ya bro my pop died Christmas this was his shxt
Eric Moore
Classic song from one of the GREATEST rappers of all time.
Fredrick Johnson
True
lilcrocop
im from NY and i support this message!! face!!!!
a Zimmermann
What Eber...!!!!