Step It Up
T-Jay Lyrics


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You wanna run it up
Don't want no love and you don't want no corny stuff
You just want that paper, yeah you wanna run it up
You got what they need so they fean for your tender touch
They don't know
That you just wanna
Ain't no love on these ends
Home all week prepping for your weekend
Clothes on fleek so you 'bout to kill and
They on you like "Jeeze"
You a G with real ends
I'm sorry
I never knew you were exotic
That melanin make you look polished
That black girl glow got them wilding
Dropping jaws, making homies stand up when you smiling
Mini twerk when you walk through
That come natural
Nobody taught you
Them short dresses got them feeling like they want to
Pay upfront for your love but can't afford you
Now you got them popping bottles to impress
But they can't holler to undress
Cuz ain't no dollar for this dress (Huh)
You could be a model in the press
But you got problems with the rent
So you modelling for sex (Damn)
They say love don't pay bills
So you playing them first and fifteenth
Yeah, you live for the thrill
So you live on the edge but don't peak
Yeah, you know you attractive
And you know that your name in these streets
But they still got to have it
So you do what you do just so you could
Run it up
You don't want no love and you don't want that corny stuff
You just want that paper
Yeah, you wanna run it up
You got what they need so they fean for your tender touch
They don't know
That you just wanna run it up
Ain't no love and you know that's true
Love ain't attractive, can't pay for food
You got a habit of flirting
Your crib needs new curtains
And you got the perfect dude
Make him feel like he getting in
He don't know that he'll never win
He don't know what he'll never know
He just think that you feeling him
Nice hair and nice teeth and nice feet
You look good, you look clean, you look neat
You got guys that got wives, that wanna cheat
You got lives you ruining, that don't come cheap
That money talks and you listen every time it speaks
You got to have it
You got a habit
Now you the fean
Nice girls ain't bad enough so you stick to mean
You got the car
You got the purse
Let him keep the ring
They say love don't pay bills
So you playing them first and fifteenth
Yeah, you live for the thrill
So you live on the edge but don't peak
Yeah, you know you attractive
And you know that your name in these streets
But they still got to have it
So you do what you do just so you could
Run it up
You don't want no love and you don't want that corny stuff
You just want that paper
Yeah, you wanna run it up
You got what they need so they fean for your tender touch
They don't know
That you just wanna run it up
You don't love all these niggas
You just playing these niggas
Yeah, you hate on these niggas




Cuz you know you a winner
You don't care 'bout these niggas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to T-Jay's song "Step It Up" describe the lifestyle of a woman who is solely focused on making money and achieving success, without any regard for love or emotional connection. The song depicts a woman who is aware of her beauty and sex appeal, and uses it to manipulate men into giving her what she wants. The lyrics emphasize the idea that love cannot pay bills and that the woman is aware of this, choosing to live a high-risk and fast-paced lifestyle in order to achieve her goals. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the woman just wants to "run it up," using her physical appeal and talents to gain financial success.


The lyrics also touch on the idea that the woman is aware of the negative impact her actions may have on others, but she continues with her manipulative behavior regardless. The song portrays the woman as a "winner" who is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals, even if it means taking advantage of others. The lyrics employ a combination of rap and R&B styles, with catchy hooks and beats that emphasize the overall message of the song.


Overall, "Step It Up" is a song that speaks to the idea of a person who is focused solely on material success, without any regard for love or compassion. The lyrics portray a woman who is aware of the power she holds, and uses it to her advantage, even if it means hurting others. The song serves as a commentary on the modern world, where people may prioritize money and financial success over other important values.


Line by Line Meaning

You wanna run it up
You want to make a lot of money quickly


Don't want no love and you don't want no corny stuff
You do not desire love or sentimental things


You just want that paper, yeah you wanna run it up
You only want money and wish to make a lot of it very quickly


You got what they need so they fean for your tender touch
People desire your attention because you have something valuable to offer


They don't know That you just wanna
People are unaware that your motivation is solely financial gain


Ain't no love on these ends
There is no time or desire for love in this lifestyle


Home all week prepping for your weekend
You spend the week preparing for the opportunity to make money over the weekend


Clothes on fleek so you 'bout to kill and
Your stylish attire will attract attention and draw in potential customers


They on you like "Jeeze" You a G with real ends
People are impressed by your wealth and status


I'm sorry I never knew you were exotic That melanin make you look polished That black girl glow got them wilding Dropping jaws, making homies stand up when you smiling
Others are intimidated by your striking appearance and there is a positive response to your effortless beauty


Mini twerk when you walk through That come natural Nobody taught you Them short dresses got them feeling like they want to
Your natural sensuality draws people in and they react to your suggestive clothing


Pay upfront for your love but can't afford you Now you got them popping bottles to impress But they can't holler to undress Cuz ain't no dollar for this dress (Huh) You could be a model in the press But you got problems with the rent So you modelling for sex (Damn)
People are willing to spend money to get your attention but cannot afford your actual price. You encourage lavish spending to impress but demand payment for your services. Despite your beauty, financial struggles lead you to modeling for sex instead of traditional modeling work.


They say love don't pay bills So you playing them first and fifteenth Yeah, you live for the thrill So you live on the edge but don't peak
Your understanding is that love is not profitable, and you rely on your weekly income to survive. You enjoy the excitement of chasing money, but do not want to push your limits too far.


Yeah, you know you attractive And you know that your name in these streets But they still got to have it So you do what you do just so you could
You understand your sex appeal and reputation, but people still desire your services, which drives you to continue your work.


You don't want no love and you don't want that corny stuff You just want that paper Yeah, you wanna run it up You got what they need so they fean for your tender touch
You solely want money, with no desire for cheesy romantic partnerships. People are attracted to you for what you can offer and are willing to pay for it.


Love ain't attractive, can't pay for food You got a habit of flirting Your crib needs new curtains And you got the perfect dude Make him feel like he getting in He don't know that he'll never win He don't know what he'll never know He just think that you feeling him
Love is not financially beneficial, and you prefer to flirt for profit. While your home is in need of renovations, you have found the perfect partner for furthering your monetary goals. You use flirtation to make him feel like he is getting closer, despite the fact that he will never be able to fully win your affection.


Nice hair and nice teeth and nice feet You look good, you look clean, you look neat You got guys that got wives, that wanna cheat You got lives you ruining, that don't come cheap
Your physical appearance is well-maintained and attractive to men, even those who are already married. However, the disruption and problems you bring to the lives of those involved with you come with a hefty price tag.


That money talks and you listen every time it speaks You got to have it You got a habit Now you the fean Nice girls ain't bad enough so you stick to mean
You are infatuated with money and recognize its power. This has become a habit, one that has made you crave money more and more. Your behavior has now turned rude and mean, as you feel that being nice is not enough to achieve financial success.


You got the car You got the purse Let him keep the ring
Despite being content with your financial gains, you recognize that material possessions are still important. You keep assets such as a car and designer purse, but let go of traditional symbols of relationships like an engagement ring.


You don't love all these niggas You just playing these niggas Yeah, you hate on these niggas Cuz you know you a winner You don't care 'bout these niggas
You do not have true romantic interest in any of these men, just a desire to use them for gain. Your competitive nature causes you to pit yourself against others, seeing yourself as the superior force. You do not have any emotional attachment to any of them.




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Written by: Malique Julien

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