Ya Money Or Ya LIfe
Scarface Lyrics


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One up for the hustlers and two times for the mathematics
Long as I can grind I'm scratching
Stacking cause moneys got a funny way of finding
Your ass this coming out your account when you start the climbing
And blindly got you on a major chase for paper
And now you got your eyes on my vault tryin' to take my paper
The vapors will leave niggas wit dreams to face Satan
I'm pacin' with infa-red beams just waiting
Hatin' and I don't cause the conversation
He spoke wit his killer but now he's got to face him
Racing cause off in these streets you ain't promised tomorrow
So if you bring pain I bring sorrow
I warn you ain't never been down to die slowly
Surely I got niggas down to die for me
You owe me and I want it all and that's that
Bitch you got to pay wit your life not scratch

[Chorus]
Don't want no money
I want your life
Don't want no money
I want your life

We straight niggas roll subtractors getting down ain't no factor
We just like boys in the hood wit no actors
Jack you got niggas down to come find you
And heat your ass up and leave your yesterdays behind you
Remind you a niggas definition means killer
If he out of paper he gots to go bring the skrilla
Stretch you ain't never seen drama like I can bring it
I'll wet you and leave you face down for no reason
I seen it ain't many ways that you can change it
I'm dangerous society got me stamped so I'm gon' blame it
Aiming and if you cal canning at the planet
Stampin' any mother fucker left standing is stranded
And I want it all and that's that
Bitch you got to play wit your life not scratch

[Chorus]

If any nigga at the top of his game then you can't hate him
Just watch for niggas who thinking they game but they can't fade him
I'll cross spray you you making your moves and I'll spray you
I promise the same promise that the game promise
When motherfuckers step on my turf I bring drama
How dare you niggas flip the grip check
I'll leave you shipwrecked in the valley of death dry wit your shit wet
I'm down to die for my shit I'll put the hood on it
I got my balls on this shit that puts the wood on it
I got this strap I call the mind changer
I'm more for realer than the shit that I kick when I feel that I'm danger
I'll leave your family wit a fuck you note
Where the fuck you wrote
You pay wit your life now fuck you broke





[Chorus: x4]

Overall Meaning

In Scarface's song "Ya Money Or Ya Life," the rapper speaks about the dangerous world of hustling and grinding, where money is the ultimate goal and the stakes are high. He recognizes the importance of mathematics in the hustle, indicating that success is achieved through calculation, strategy, and hard work. As long as he can grind, he will scratch - meaning that he will continue to work hard to accumulate wealth.


Scarface warns his competition that money has a funny way of finding them, and once they start climbing the ladder of success, they become vulnerable to losing everything. He implies that the desire for money blinds people and makes them do whatever it takes to get it, even if it means betraying others. Scarface stays vigilant, waiting with his infrared beams, ready to defend himself and his assets. He acknowledges that being in these streets means that tomorrow is not promised, and he warns those who try to harm him that they will face dire consequences.


In the chorus, Scarface asserts that he does not care for money; he wants a person's life if they owe him. He emphasizes that if he is owed, he expects to be paid back in full, even if it means taking a life.


Line by Line Meaning

One up for the hustlers and two times for the mathematics
A shoutout to all the hustlers out there putting in work for their money, and acknowledging the importance of using mathematical strategies and calculations to achieve financial success.


Long as I can grind I'm scratching
As long as I can work hard and hustle, I will keep making money and staying afloat in this game.


Stacking cause moneys got a funny way of finding Your ass this coming out your account when you start the climbing
I'm saving and stacking my cash because money has a way of disappearing fast, especially when you're trying to climb the ranks and become successful in this competitive world.


And blindly got you on a major chase for paper And now you got your eyes on my vault tryin' to take my paper
The pursuit of money can make people do crazy things, even resort to trying to steal from others who have succeeded in their own endeavors; in this case, Scarface's success has made him a target for those who are blinded by their desire for wealth.


The vapors will leave niggas wit dreams to face Satan I'm pacin' with infa-red beams just waiting
The temptation of wealth and power can lead people astray and potentially to their own damnation, and Scarface knows to be cautious and ready to defend himself against any threats to his safety and wealth.


Hatin' and I don't cause the conversation He spoke wit his killer but now he's got to face him
Hatred can cause problems and dangerous confrontations, especially when people talk tough and stand up to those who would harm them, but ultimately they will have to face the consequences of their words and actions.


Racing cause off in these streets you ain't promised tomorrow So if you bring pain I bring sorrow
Life is unpredictable and dangerous, and Scarface knows that sometimes it's necessary to fight back against those who threaten your life and your livelihood, even if it means causing them harm or suffering in the process.


I warn you ain't never been down to die slowly Surely I got niggas down to die for me
Scarface is not afraid to die if it means protecting his wealth and his life, and he has people who are just as willing to risk their own lives in his defense.


You owe me and I want it all and that's that Bitch you got to pay wit your life not scratch
If you owe Scarface something, he expects to be paid in full, and if you don't come through, he will not hesitate to resort to extreme measures, even if it means taking your life.


If any nigga at the top of his game then you can't hate him Just watch for niggas who thinking they game but they can't fade him
If someone is at the top of their game and successful in their business, it's important to acknowledge and respect their achievement, but also be wary of those who try to challenge or undermine them despite not having the same level of skill or expertise.


I'll cross spray you you making your moves and I'll spray you I promise the same promise that the game promise
If you try to make a move against Scarface, he will not hesitate to take you down and seek revenge in the most brutal way possible, just like the rules of the game that everyone in this world must follow.


When motherfuckers step on my turf I bring drama How dare you niggas flip the grip check
If someone tries to break into Scarface's territory or take what's his, he will make sure they regret it and pay the price, no matter how much they might try to deny or excuse their actions.


I'll leave your family wit a fuck you note Where the fuck you wrote You pay wit your life now fuck you broke
If Scarface is crossed or wronged in any way, he will not only seek revenge against the person responsible, but also their family and loved ones, as a warning to others not to mess with him or his money. In this game, people pay with their lives, not just their finances.




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAD JORDAN, JOSEPH JOHNSON

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divine son

One of the most prolific story tellers, if not THE MOST, of all time. Every song, verse, bar, and word. Delivered like a Sunday morning sermon, you know... The one that really struck a nerve... Just attacks your mibd and sends it into that other gear. Complete clarification in its rawness...

I'm so disappointed in society

I feel real music ...
period.

PAC Dat Libra

Delivered like a Sunday Morning Sherman... Real Shit.. I like how u worked Dat shit..

Ty Rowden

What he said

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Tevor Quarles

BOSS REVIEW!!!!
I CONCUR!!!!

'BIG HOMIE STYLE!!'

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RockSolidEJV420

Man the beat is banging on this. They don't make them like this anymore.

Duncan Pinderhughes

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Down home blues vibe. I like east coast boom bap more but the south brought blues & soul to hip-hop.

Darvelle Hall

Hell no

RockSolidEJV420

Yeah theΒ mafioso style won't fit in the pc era.Β 

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