I Can
The Dells Lyrics


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Maserati petal mashing
While Iā€™m digital dashing
Swerving but never crashing
Heard this shit and knew it was classic
Ferrari horses gallop
Riding through the city vamping
Posted with my lawyer bitch
Whoā€™s looking like an exotic dancer
I got the advantage
These rappers poison
Dropping audio cancer
Saucing on the track
My linguine fancy
Fettuccini branded
Single handed
Grinding up indica
In a bleached bambi
Add the funnel just to enhance it
Bout to set the standard
Tucking money just to expand it
I use words as weapons
It should be expected
When I come
And take over your section
Not the one to mess with
Only godly cuz of all his blessings
You too busy texting these bitches
They still donā€™t feel your message
When I rap to hoes
It be silk sheets and linen textures
That should let you know whoā€™s better
In any weather Iā€™m dripping
And even sunny
Sheā€™s getting wetter
Flyer than helicopters
With 20 propellers
Stacking lettuce

You ainā€™t really bout your money nigga
I can tell, I can tell
Said you aint really bout your money nigga
I can tell, I can tell

I had the fendi button up
But I decided to cash it
These niggas think
They got the swag
Ainā€™t ever seen em swag shit
Pull up with a bad bitch
It makes these bitches mad quick
Same time when
You with the squad
You know they on your dick
Just the life that we leading
Some fly niggas
Thatā€™s incredibly genius
You know they seen it
Cuz the aura gleaming
I been with the same team
Other niggas switch they squads Up
For different reasons
Changing up bros
Like the seasons
Get it by any means
I feel you nigga
But staying down just
Makes the come up
Even sweeter nigga
Life comes back
When you come up
Off leaching nigga
End up prematurely deceased
And six feet deep my nigga
I know how it is in them streets
We all can eat my nigga
Rapping heavy plates
You can feast my nigga
Letā€™s spread the wealth
If you apply yourself
Than you should know
That Iā€™m willing to help
But if you lazy
I canā€™t fuck with you
Cuz you wonā€™t help yourself
You ainā€™t bout ya paper
You can step round somewhere else

You ainā€™t really bout your money nigga
I can tell, I can tell
Said you aint really bout your money nigga
I can tell, I can tell





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Overall Meaning

The Dells's song "I Can" is musically captivating as it blends modern and old school hip hop elements. The first verse of the song is about living the high life and being in control. The lyrics describe driving expensive cars like a Maserati and a Ferrari, while also having a beautiful woman by his side. The artist is aware of his advantage in the rap game, stating that other rappers are like "audio cancer," and that he takes over any section he's in. He also uses metaphors like "linguine fancy" and "stacking lettuce" to showcase his wealth.


The second verse is more introspective and aims to inspire the listener to go after their dreams. The artist discusses being true to oneself while on the come-up and advises that switching up friends for the wrong reasons is not beneficial. Additionally, he encourages sharing the wealth and helping others who apply themselves, but warns against people who lack drive and determination.


"I Can" is more than just a song that reflects on wealth and success. Its powerful message goes beyond material possessions, urging listeners to stay true to themselves and help others in need. The song also shows how one should keep striving for success while being aware of the company they keep and the motives behind their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Maserati petal mashing
Driving fast in a Maserati with the gas pedal pushed all the way down


While Iā€™m digital dashing
Moving through the city quickly and efficiently


Swerving but never crashing
Navigating tricky situations skillfully without making any mistakes


Heard this shit and knew it was classic
Recognizing the timeless quality of the music immediately upon hearing it


Ferrari horses gallop
Driving a Ferrari at high speeds


Riding through the city vamping
Cruising through the streets with swag and confidence


Posted with my lawyer bitch
Spending time with a gorgeous, powerful woman who happens to be a lawyer


Whoā€™s looking like an exotic dancer
A stunningly beautiful and strikingly unique woman who resembles a dancer from a different culture


I got the advantage
Having an upper hand in any situation


These rappers poison
Other musicians spreading negative influence through their work


Dropping audio cancer
Creating music that negatively impacts the listener's mental or emotional health


Saucing on the track
Performing with immense style and skill on a musical recording


My linguine fancy
Indulging in expensive or exotic tastes and preferences


Fettuccini branded
Being associated with a recognizable and respected brand or identity


Single handed
Accomplishing something alone or without assistance


Grinding up indica
Preparing marijuana in a specific way


In a bleached bambi
Using a specific kind of smoking apparatus


Add the funnel just to enhance it
Taking additional steps to optimize the smoking experience


Bout to set the standard
Paving the way for others to follow and emulate the example set


Tucking money just to expand it
Saving money in order to use it wisely later on


I use words as weapons
Harnessing the power of language to make an impact or affect change


It should be expected
Others should anticipate this behavior due to the artist's reputation or history


When I come
When the artist makes their presence known or performs in any capacity


And take over your section
Dominating or impressing an audience, crowd, or social setting


Not the one to mess with
Should not be challenged or opposed, as they can hold their own in any confrontation


Only godly cuz of all his blessings
Recognizing the higher power that informs and guides their work


You too busy texting these bitches
Distracted or preoccupied with insignificant or trivial matters


They still donā€™t feel your message
The intended audience does not respond to or appreciate the artist's work


When I rap to hoes
Addressing or performing for women in a smooth, seductive way


It be silk sheets and linen textures
Creating a luxurious, indulgent atmosphere for conversation or intimacy


That should let you know whoā€™s better
Their impressive lyrical and performance skills should be proof of their superiority over other artists in their field


In any weather Iā€™m dripping
Always exuding style, confidence, and poise in every situation or environment


And even sunny
Thriving and flourishing even in positive or ideal circumstances


Sheā€™s getting wetter
Causing arousal or excitement in a woman


Flyer than helicopters
More stylish and impressive than even the most advanced and iconic aircraft


With 20 propellers
Overcompensating or exaggerating their impressive qualities


Stacking lettuce
Accumulating wealth and success


You ainā€™t really bout your money nigga
You are not truly committed to or capable of earning or managing your finances


I can tell, I can tell
Able to perceive or intuit this truth through observation or evidence


Said you aint really bout your money nigga
Reiterating the previous observation or judgement


I had the fendi button up
Owning and wearing high-end, expensive clothing


But I decided to cash it
Opting for short-term financial gain over long-term ostentation or status


These niggas think
Other people have misguided or flawed beliefs or opinions


They got the swag
Believing that they possess or exude immense style and confidence


Ainā€™t ever seen em swag shit
Demonstrating that these assertions are unfounded or untrue


Pull up with a bad bitch
Arriving or traveling with an attractive woman


It makes these bitches mad quick
Other women become jealous or envious when in the presence of such a woman


Same time when
Simultaneously with or in conjunction with something else


You with the squad
Being among a group of friends, associates, or allies


You know they on your dick
Others are paying close attention to, admiring, or seeking to emulate one's behavior or style


Just the life that we leading
Reflecting on the unique and exciting lifestyle the artist is living


Some fly niggas
A group of stylish, charismatic men


Thatā€™s incredibly genius
Remarkably intelligent, creative, and resourceful


You know they seen it
Acknowledging others' awareness of the artist's impressive qualities or accomplishments


Cuz the aura gleaming
Radiating confidence, energy, and positivity


I been with the same team
Been loyal to and working with the same group of people for an extended period of time


Other niggas switch they squads Up
Other artists change their collaborators or team members frequently


For different reasons
Having varying motivations or intentions when making such changes


Changing up bros
Altering the composition of one's male friends or partners


Like the seasons
Frequently and predictably, in a cyclical or patterned way


Get it by any means
Achieving success or wealth by any necessary method or strategy


I feel you nigga
Expressing empathy or understanding towards someone


But staying down just
Persisting or persevering in difficult circumstances


Makes the come up
Creating the foundation for and amplifying one's future success


Even sweeter nigga
More satisfying or rewarding because of one's previous struggles or setbacks


Life comes back
The benefits and rewards of one's hard work and persistence eventually materialize


When you come up
Achieving success or wealth, particularly after a period of adversity or hardship


Off leaching nigga
Making progress by exploiting or manipulating others, often at their expense


End up prematurely deceased
Dying before one's time or potential can be fully realized


And six feet deep my nigga
Being interred in a coffin at a depth of six feet underground


I know how it is in them streets
Understanding the challenges and dangers of living in a challenging urban environment


We all can eat my nigga
Everyone can enjoy success or wealth together, as long as they work hard and support one another


Rapping heavy plates
Creating impressive or high-quality music


You can feast my nigga
Enjoying the benefits and rewards of one's hard work or success


Letā€™s spread the wealth
Sharing resources and opportunities among a group of people


If you apply yourself
Working hard and demonstrating effort towards a goal or objective


Than you should know
Believing that the outcome is predictable or achievable


That Iā€™m willing to help
Offering support, advice, or assistance to those who need it


But if you lazy
Not being motivated or productive in one's efforts or activities


I canā€™t fuck with you
Not wanting to associate or collaborate with someone who lacks motivation or drive


Cuz you wonā€™t help yourself
Preventing one's own success or progress due to a lack of effort or ambition




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Written by: Randall Chandler

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