The World Is Ours
Sturrock / Williams Lyrics
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The world is ours
(This shit right here make me feel a certain kind of way)
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone
(This shit feel good right here, this shit feel like-)
The rain is gone
(Some Carol City shit right here)
(My nigga Peanut rest in peace, he would have felt this right here)
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone
(I'm on my Convertible Burt shit)
The rain
I'm feelin' myself, hope you feelin' me too
God forgives and I don't, unforgettable dude
I'm ballin' my nigga, and that's word to your mama
I want you to ride, definition of honor
Honor thy brother, but murder these hoes
Always pay your taxes, never pay these hoes
Always making moves, I didn't make the rules
I'm just making ends meet with this plate of food
Went from Spaghetti-O's to a new set of Vogues
Back to square one, we still was selling those
My Tribe Called Quest, shit was nice dog
Gucci was Q-Tip, I was Phife Dawg
On the world tours with all the wrong whores
Had the right ideas, and all the wrong stores
Timing is everything, rhyming is everything
Geechi Liberace, put diamonds in everything
Here we are
The world is ours (yeah man, ya heard?)
From the block to boulevards (I rock Chanel nigga)
The rain is gone (yeah, Skateboard)
The rain
They say "Skateboard, you racist
You only hang with white Cubans"
Nonsense, that's the necklace nigga, the light's moving
This is jewelry, that shit is foolery
Frozen water on my neck nigga, who's cool as me?
Up in mansion like the black Kurt Cobain
My nigga Ross said he's the boss, 'cause he works cocaine
And under no certain circumstances
Will the facets of the diamonds not be disrespectful
And hurt your chain, and your feelings
Yeah they villains but I'm chilling, I'm still a N.E.R.D
Millions and millions and millions off of verbs
Well my niggas be stealing and killing and thrilling for the birds
Making deals, squeezing the life out of them Nextel chirps
I'm on my iPhone (uhh)
Bitches put their naked pictures on my iPad
The doors go up and I gone
Black boy scoring his life, I'm scoring the Oscars (I'm really am, nigga)
Remember I used to want a Pasha and eat some lobster
But now I eat the apple with my AP
Your life and your wrist got the wrong timing, you hate me
Says the little boy that loves you, who had the ashy feet
Now I wear that ashy white suit out in Fashion Week
Yeah, the upperclasses meet, that's just me, I smash the beat
Here we are
The world is ours
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone (uh)
The rain
Dedication and motivation, gave 'em motives to hate me
Old homies betrayed me, running around saying they made me
But when I had a quarter, they had, four and the baby
It was a whole different story, but fuck them niggas is shady
Now I'm self-made, self-paid, and I give myself a raise
Whole circle shining nigga, never had no selfish ways
Never had nobody tell me "go and get it" tell me "save"
Had to learn on my own, ask my mama, I was gone
Puffing purple getting stoned, trying to take the pain away
Now its Rolls Royce's umbrellas for a rainy day
Old heads told me "young fella, this ain't the game to play"
Had to take the chance, told the dealer, "deal my hand"
And now that nigga's getting murdered, shit is getting scary
I put mirror tint all in the Ghost, I'm screaming Bloody Mary
Nigga Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary
Let 'em cross the line of scrimmage, they get fucking buried
They had me cutting through that field just like a rushing Barry
Sanders playin' with hammers
Had them birds but we ain't fuck with Larry
I was just tryna to ball, ducking D's and grinding raw
But now I pull up in that thing
Them niggas gon' need some Tylenol, I'm gone
Here we are
The world is ours
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone
The rain
I'm staring at my notepad like goodbye to my broke past
Words full of money, use dollar signs as my periods
I'm gettin money, period
They said I got a old soul and I'm rich nigga spirited
So one time for the old timers and two for the new school
Three for my Geechi niggas with big Rollies in that new coupe
Blowing on loud, sipping on that dirty juice
With a tre deuce living life like they ain't made loot
'Cause what's here today could be gone tomorrow
So I'ma get it myself
I ain't known to ball make sure my kids is straight
In case I'm gone tomorrow
Young Bonaparte, I'm noble dog like Drew Ali
Dark shades like Kool Moe Dee, cool fly nigga is who I be
Big chain with a bigger charm
Leave with a bad chick under my arm
Uhh! Geechi Liberace
Diamonds on everything, even my posse
(Diamonds on everything, even my posse)
Here we are
The world is ours
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone
The rain is gone
The rain is gone
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone
The rain
In the song "The World Is Ours" by Sturrock and Williams, the two rappers recount their rise and success from humble beginnings. The opening line "Here we are, the world is ours" sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is filled with boasts about their achievements and determination. The repeated line "From the block to boulevards, the rain is gone" emphasizes their journey from the rough streets to a place of success, free from hardship. The reference to their hometown of Carol City in Miami, Florida, adds a personal touch to the lyrics.
The two rappers also touch on some controversial topics in their verses. Skateboard P, also known as Pharrell Williams, addresses accusations that he only hangs with white Cubans, saying it's the necklace that's moving and not him. He also expresses pride in his jewelry, including his frozen water necklace, which he believes makes him cool. Meanwhile, Sturrock emphasizes his self-made success and willingness to take risks to achieve his goals.
Overall, "The World Is Ours" is a song that celebrates success and pride in hard work, but also highlights the struggles and controversies that may come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are
We have arrived at this point
The world is ours
We have control and dominion over the world
From the block to boulevards
From the simple streets to the grandest thoroughfares
The rain is gone
All the hardships and troubles have disappeared
The rain is gone
All the hardships and troubles have disappeared
The rain is gone
All the hardships and troubles have disappeared
From the block to boulevards
From the simple streets to the grandest thoroughfares
The rain is gone
All the hardships and troubles have disappeared
I'm feelin' myself, hope you feelin' me too
I have confidence in myself and I hope you feel the same
God forgives and I don't, unforgettable dude
I don't forgive, I hold grudges, I have left a lasting impression
I'm ballin' my nigga, and that's word to your mama
I am succeeding and doing well, and I swear it to your mother
I want you to ride, definition of honor
I want you to support me, it is the epitome of loyalty
Honor thy brother, but murder these hoes
Show respect to your fellow men, but disrespect women
Always pay your taxes, never pay these hoes
Stay financially responsible, don't waste money on women
Always making moves, I didn't make the rules
I am constantly taking action, but I am not responsible for the circumstances
I'm just making ends meet with this plate of food
I am barely making enough money to survive
Went from Spaghetti-O's to a new set of Vogues
I went from eating cheap food to owning expensive clothes
Back to square one, we still was selling those
We returned to our previous state, still selling illegal items
My Tribe Called Quest, shit was nice dog
My group was as good as Tribe Called Quest
Gucci was Q-Tip, I was Phife Dawg
Gucci was the main attraction, I was in the background
On the world tours with all the wrong whores
I went on tours with the wrong type of women
Had the right ideas, and all the wrong stores
I had good concepts, but they were not implemented effectively
Timing is everything, rhyming is everything
The right moment is crucial, the way I convey my words is crucial
Geechi Liberace, put diamonds in everything
I am extravagant like Liberace, I put diamonds in everything
They say 'Skateboard, you racist
People accuse me of being racist
You only hang with white Cubans'
I only associate with light-skinned Cubans
Nonsense, that's the necklace nigga, the light's moving
That's just the reflection on my necklace, it's shining
This is jewelry, that shit is foolery
My jewelry is valuable, that other stuff is fake
Frozen water on my neck nigga, who's cool as me?
Diamonds on my neck are like ice, who else is as cool as me?
Up in mansion like the black Kurt Cobain
I am in a luxurious mansion, like the late Kurt Cobain
My nigga Ross said he's the boss, 'cause he works cocaine
My friend Ross claims to be the leader because he deals drugs
And under no certain circumstances
And in no situation
Will the facets of the diamonds not be disrespectful
Will the cuts of the diamonds not be seen as offensive
And hurt your chain, and your feelings
And damage your necklace and your emotions
Yeah they villains but I'm chilling, I'm still a N.E.R.D
Yeah, they're seen as villains, but I am relaxed, I am still unique and creative
Millions and millions and millions off of verbs
I have made millions of dollars through my words
Well my niggas be stealing and killing and thrilling for the birds
My friends engage in criminal activities for money
Making deals, squeezing the life out of them Nextel chirps
Making business deals, taking advantage of communication devices
I'm on my iPhone (uhh)
I am using my iPhone
Bitches put their naked pictures on my iPad
Women send me explicit photos on my iPad
The doors go up and I gone
I leave in my car with vertical doors
Black boy scoring his life, I'm scoring the Oscars
I am achieving success in my life and in entertainment
Remember I used to want a Pasha and eat some lobster
I used to desire expensive things and luxurious meals
But now I eat the apple with my AP
But now I enjoy a simple apple with my luxury watch
Your life and your wrist got the wrong timing, you hate me
Your life and your watch are not in sync, and it makes you resent me
Says the little boy that loves you, who had the ashy feet
Said by the young boy who cares for you, who used to have dry feet
Now I wear that ashy white suit out in Fashion Week
Now I wear a stylish white suit during Fashion Week
Yeah, the upperclasses meet, that's just me, I smash the beat
Yeah, the wealthy social classes converge, that's just who I am, I dominate the music
Dedication and motivation, gave 'em motives to hate me
My commitment and drive gave them reasons to despise me
Old homies betrayed me, running around saying they made me
Old friends turned against me, claiming they played a role in my success
But when I had a quarter, they had, four and the baby
But when I had a little, they had a lot and a child to take care of
It was a whole different story, but fuck them niggas is shady
It was a completely different situation, but those people are untrustworthy
Now I'm self-made, self-paid, and I give myself a raise
Now I have achieved success on my own, I have financial independence, and I reward myself
Whole circle shining nigga, never had no selfish ways
My entire crew is successful, we have always been selfless
Never had nobody tell me 'go and get it' tell me 'save'
No one ever encouraged me to succeed or to save money
Had to learn on my own, ask my mama, I was gone
I had to learn through my own experiences, my mother can attest to that
Puffing purple getting stoned, trying to take the pain away
Smoking marijuana to alleviate the emotional pain
Now its Rolls Royce's umbrellas for a rainy day
Nowadays I have luxury cars and protection for difficult times
Old heads told me 'young fella, this ain't the game to play'
Older individuals warned me that this path is not the right one
Had to take the chance, told the dealer, 'deal my hand'
I had to take a risk, I told the person in charge to proceed
And now that nigga's getting murdered, shit is getting scary
And now that person is facing severe consequences, the situation is becoming frightening
I put mirror tint all in the Ghost, I'm screaming Bloody Mary
I installed reflective window tint on my luxury car, I am expressing my audacity
Nigga Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary
My presence and influence are strong, even used as a superstitious chant
Let 'em cross the line of scrimmage, they get fucking buried
If someone challenges me, they will face severe consequences
They had me cutting through that field just like a rushing Barry
They had me moving quickly through difficult circumstances, like a running football player
Sanders playin' with hammers
I handle dangerous weapons and also perform artistically
Had them birds but we ain't fuck with Larry
We had access to illegal substances, but we did not associate with Larry
I was just tryna to ball, ducking D's and grinding raw
I was just trying to succeed, avoiding the police and working hard
But now I pull up in that thing
But now I arrive in a luxurious vehicle
Them niggas gon' need some Tylenol, I'm gone
The people around me will be upset and need pain relief, I am leaving
I'm staring at my notepad like goodbye to my broke past
I am looking at my notebook, bidding farewell to my impoverished past
Words full of money, use dollar signs as my periods
My lyrics are filled with references to wealth, I use dollar signs in place of periods
I'm gettin money, period
I am gaining wealth, no doubt about it
They said I got a old soul and I'm rich nigga spirited
They say I have an old-fashioned temperament, yet I have the mindset of a wealthy person
So one time for the old timers and two for the new school
I celebrate and acknowledge the older generation and the younger generation
Three for my Geechi niggas with big Rollies in that new coupe
Three cheers for my wealthy friends with expensive watches in their new cars
Blowing on loud, sipping on that dirty juice
Smoking on strong marijuana, drinking on strong alcohol
With a tre deuce living life like they ain't made loot
With a small amount of money, living as if they are wealthy
'Cause what's here today could be gone tomorrow
Because what is present now might not be there in the future
So I'ma get it myself
So I am going to achieve success on my own
I ain't known to ball make sure my kids is straight
I am not known for spending lavishly, I prioritize the well-being of my children
In case I'm gone tomorrow
In the event that I am no longer alive
Young Bonaparte, I'm noble dog like Drew Ali
I am like a young Napoleon Bonaparte, I am honorable like Drew Ali
Dark shades like Kool Moe Dee, cool fly nigga is who I be
I wear sunglasses like Kool Moe Dee, I am a cool and stylish individual
Big chain with a bigger charm
I wear a large necklace with an even larger pendant
Leave with a bad chick under my arm
I leave with an attractive woman by my side
Uhh! Geechi Liberace
Yeah! I am extravagant like Liberace
Diamonds on everything, even my posse
I have diamonds on all my possessions, even my group of friends
Here we are
We have arrived at this point
The world is ours
We have control and dominion over the world
From the block to boulevards
From the simple streets to the grandest thoroughfares
The rain is gone
All the hardships and troubles have disappeared
The rain is gone
All the hardships and troubles have disappeared
The rain is gone
All the hardships and troubles have disappeared
From the block to boulevards
From the simple streets to the grandest thoroughfares
The rain is gone
All the hardships and troubles have disappeared
The rain
The hardships and troubles
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kyle Myricks, Pharrell Williams, Robert Williams, William Roberts
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