I'm Back
T.I. Lyrics


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I never let you down I'm a shine on sight
Keep your mind on your grind and off mine alright
Hard I'm a ball on them squares I float
Quarter million dollar cars everywhere I go
I know in the lead it may see it might be
But no matter what they doing they don't do it like me
Like a G I hold it down for the town I'm at
And I flash like that
Recognize I'm back!
Strike a match catch a fire

Any moment I decide that's enough of all your lies
Boy your buzz just died
Step inside super fly to the shoes in their coupe
Then exit out with all the bitches like we always do
My desire to retire growing every new coupe
Cause these guys just don't ride like mi nigga you too
Tight jeans, funny hair, cause dancing on the screen
It's about the real niggas in the game so it seems
Just pretending holla pimpin' get a sh-t a black eye eye
Next he say he trapping in my head I'm like why
Be yourself, you ain't gotta pimp bone in your body
I can tell ya ain't never bought a key or caught a body
Nigga probably just seen Wayne, Gucci Mane, Me and Boosie all go to prison
And they flip their whole image nigga tripping
Listen, do for you that ain't in the cars
Think the power is in your gun but over all it's in your heart
Nowadays I don't know whats up with niggas in the A
Guess he think he in the game but he really in the way
Violating, I was having conversations in the joint
But guess who done it and I promised I would put you on point
I'm disappointed in you dog you ain't hold it down at all
But I ain't going in your jaw just gon' show ya how to ball
Standin' tall through the storm on the yard or in the dorm
Cats in prison who expecting me to represent for em

I never let you down I'm a shine on sight
Keep your mind on your grind and off mine alright
Hard I'm a ball on them squares I float
Quarter million dollar cars everywhere I go
I know in the lead it may see it might be
But no matter what they doing they don't do it like me
Like a G I hold it down for the town I'm at
And I flash like that
Recognize I'm back!
Strike a match catch a fire

Catch a fire see T.I add gas
Whats a Molotov cocktail to never break a glass
Scary ass nigga wanna come for me you better bring it
I ain't mad I forgive em, God I know they ain't mean it
Yeah I seen it all before, hey, I'm popping and they ain't
Rack they brain try to think how to stop it and they can't
Ain't that lame but then that hatred manifest to pure malice
I'm no longer being careless so I'm gon' let you niggas have it
Won't be satisfied till somebody dies and I'm patient
Waiting on me and the reaper on a first name basis now
I'm a let you make it now, stay totally out the way for you
But know that we can take it any place you wanna take it to
Hating in your blood, cause, guess it's just too late for you
All I could do is pray for you or organize a wake for you
Your choice, clearly I ain't hearing your voice
Keep it up and I'm gon' send your ass to '
Hey, you can the bottom partner I'm gon' bring the sky box
I got shit locked down nigga why stop now
I'm so above you hover over suckers why drop down
I'm so profound its goes down and I never let you down

I never let you down I'm a shine on sight
Keep your mind on your grind and off mine alright
Hard I'm a ball on them squares I float
Quarter million dollar cars everywhere I go
I know in the lead it may see it might be
But no matter what they doing they don't do it like me
Like a G I hold it down for the town I'm at
And I flash like that




Recognize I'm back!
Strike a match catch a fire

Overall Meaning

In T.I.'s song "I'm Back," the rapper asserts himself as the king of the game, making it clear he's not going anywhere anytime soon. In the first verse, T.I. proclaims that he never lets his fans down and always shines bright. He also talks about his success and wealth, with quarter-million-dollar cars being the norm for him. He asserts that despite his competition, no one can do it like him.


In the second verse, T.I. begins by calling out those who are not authentic in the rap game, particularly those who have recently jumped on the trend of wearing tight jeans and dancing on-screen. He asserts that it's about the real people in the game and calls out those who have tried to reinvent themselves. The rapper also addresses a specific person whom he feels has let him down and vows to show them how to ball. He concludes the verse by saying that he won't stop until someone dies, declaring himself as a force to be reckoned with in the rap game.


Overall, "I'm Back" is T.I.'s declaration of his status as a rap superstar and his intention to stay on top.


Line by Line Meaning

I never let you down I'm a shine on sight
I have never disappointed my fans, and I always come out strong


Keep your mind on your grind and off mine alright
Stay focused on your own work, don't worry about me


Hard I'm a ball on them squares I float
I play basketball hard and with ease


Quarter million dollar cars everywhere I go
I am wealthy and can afford expensive cars


I know in the lead it may see it might be
I am confident that I am leading the game


But no matter what they doing they don't do it like me
No one can do it like me, I am unique


Like a G I hold it down for the town I'm at
I represent and take care of my city


And I flash like that
I am flashy and confident


Recognize I'm back!
I am back in the game and ready to take over


Strike a match catch a fire
I am a spark that can ignite the fire


Any moment I decide that's enough of all your lies
When I have had enough of someone's lies, I will speak up


Boy your buzz just died
Your popularity has just decreased


Step inside super fly to the shoes in their coupe
I am fashionable from head to toe, and I ride in a luxury car


Then exit out with all the bitches like we always do
I leave with many women, as usual


My desire to retire growing every new coupe
I am getting tired of the game, and I want to retire soon


Cause these guys just don't ride like mi nigga you too
No one can ride in a car like I do with my friend


Tight jeans, funny hair, cause dancing on the screen
Some rappers wear tight clothes and have weird hairstyles, and they dance in their music videos


It's about the real niggas in the game so it seems
The true and authentic rappers are the ones who matter


Just pretending holla pimpin' get a sh-t a black eye eye
Fake pimps will get punched in the face


Next he say he trapping in my head I'm like why
When I hear someone say they are selling drugs, I wonder why they are doing that


Be yourself, you ain't gotta pimp bone in your body
Be your true self, you don't need to pretend to be someone else


I can tell ya ain't never bought a key or caught a body
I can tell you have never purchased drugs in bulk or killed anyone


Nigga probably just seen Wayne, Gucci Mane, Me and Boosie all go to prison
These rappers have probably only seen us get arrested and go to jail


And they flip their whole image nigga tripping
They completely change their persona, and it's ridiculous


Listen, do for you that ain't in the cars
Do what's right for you, not what everyone else is doing


Think the power is in your gun but over all it's in your heart
The true power is within yourself, not your weapon


Nowadays I don't know whats up with niggas in the A
I don't understand what's going on with rappers in Atlanta


Guess he think he in the game but he really in the way
This rapper thinks he's relevant, but he's just getting in the way


Violating, I was having conversations in the joint
When I was in prison, I had discussions about this issue


But guess who done it and I promised I would put you on point
I know who is responsible and I will call them out


I'm disappointed in you dog you ain't hold it down at all
I am disappointed in you, you did not stay loyal


But I ain't going in your jaw just gon' show ya how to ball
I am not going to fight you, I will just prove that I am better than you


Standin' tall through the storm on the yard or in the dorm
I am strong and resilient, even in difficult situations


Cats in prison who expecting me to represent for em
People in prison look up to me and expect me to be their representative


Catch a fire see T.I add gas
When I get involved, things will heat up


Whats a Molotov cocktail to never break a glass
Even something as destructive as a Molotov cocktail can't damage me


Scary ass nigga wanna come for me you better bring it
Someone who is scared and wants to fight me should be prepared


I ain't mad I forgive em, God I know they ain't mean it
I am not angry, I forgive them because I know they didn't intend to harm me


Rack they brain try to think how to stop it and they can't
People try to come up with ways to stop me, but they can't


Ain't that lame but then that hatred manifest to pure malice
It's pathetic that their hatred turns into pure evil


I'm no longer being careless so I'm gon' let you niggas have it
I am not being reckless anymore, so I will let my enemies face the consequences


Won't be satisfied till somebody dies and I'm patient
I won't be happy until someone pays for their actions, and I can wait as long as it takes


Waiting on me and the reaper on a first name basis now
Death (the reaper) is waiting for me so we know each other well


I'm a let you make it now, stay totally out the way for you
I will let you live, as long as you stay out of my way


But know that we can take it any place you wanna take it to
You can try to start a fight with me, but I can take it anywhere


Hating in your blood, cause, guess it's just too late for you
You naturally have hatred in your blood, and it's too late for you to change


All I could do is pray for you or organize a wake for you
All I can do is pray for you, or plan your funeral


Your choice, clearly I ain't hearing your voice
It's up to you, but I am not listening to you


Keep it up and I'm gon' send your ass to '
If you keep provoking me, I will send you to the hospital or to your grave


Hey, you can the bottom partner I'm gon' bring the sky box
You can sit in the cheap seats, but I will sit in the VIP section


I got shit locked down nigga why stop now
I have everything under control, so why stop now?


I'm so above you hover over suckers why drop down
I am superior to you, so why bother coming down to your level?


I'm so profound its goes down and I never let you down
My wisdom and talent are deep and powerful, and I will never disappoint you




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFFORD HARRIS, DEXTER RASHAD RANDALL, CHARLES WILLIAM BOBINO, DIMITRI DUNCAN

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@Lyndon7

Who’s listening in 2021? 🔥
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N da garage rolling..im a old head..46yrs old🔥🔥🔥

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@@keithbowman6538 FEB 11 2021~ 48 Thanking God Everyday!

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@raymondduran6258

His best song to date!

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@Gavin-Orion

found this song on one of my dads old CD’s i automatically liked the song, me and my dad always had the same taste in music. Rest Up Pops🙏🏽

@anthonybelton-ford3124

R.I.P - makes me wanna just he there that bit more for my son

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