The Future
The Game Feat. Joe Budden Lyrics


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[The Game Intro]
Everything got a future?.(everything got a future)
How you gon? club or go hood to go back club on the same song?

[Chorus x1]
Yes I am a bad guy
I can see you like it
You can be the headline, if I can be your sidekick
Baby this can be the future (ture ture tureee)
Baby this can be the future (ture ture tureeeee)

Amalgam Digital Baby!

[Joe Budden Verse 1]
Baby girl is addicted (it?s okayy!)
OD, you can have any dude in this world but chose me
You can have any chick in this world but chose her
To play that back seat and direct a chauffer (uhhh!)
And that ain?t just jazz ain?t that with okir
I can play publicist and give an exposure
(I mean a) Keep in the lastest
(I mean a) Damn they waste less
Body like a porn star
Smile like a waitress
Now she turning me uh uh on, uh uh on
Uh uh on, I mean why not club bed of my mansion
We can just club in the bed of my mansion
Leave for the weekend, jet to the hamptons
Tats on her torso, I love how she ganglion
A shoe game, show off just frontin?
But baby don?t blink cause you badly miss something? (C?monnn!)

[Chorus x1]
Yes I am a bad guy
I can see you like it
You can be the headline, if I can be your sidekick
Baby this can be the future (ture ture tureee)
Baby this can be the future (ture ture tureeeee)

[The Game-verse 1]
She wanna roll with a rockstar
Fuck I?m him
Coupe 1 air
7-5, 8 cent
California slim
501 blue
Jeans on trim
New York messed the rim
Lower than Manhattan
Lower than my pants saggin
Lower than my baby mama leanin in that Benz wagon
And you can be heard
Jerry bird slip ons
LV clip ons
Haters get shit on!
We roll up
24?s so what
Haters all swell up
Haters want my ching, ke ke
Hold up?I?m not that & that
I?m that & that
So jump off, it?s jump off (uhhhh!)
Once enemies,
My nemesis & I
Was stuck in a genesis
Free world of side reply
Let bygones be bygones
I?m Gone?
Let all your pain
Be champagne & patron!

[Chorus x1]
Yes I am a bad guy
I can see you like it
You can be the headline, if I can be your sidekick
Baby this can be the future (ture ture tureee)
Baby this can be the future (ture ture tureeeee)

[Joe Budden-verse 2]
C?mon, c?mon, c?mon
C?mon, c?mon, c?mon (talk to em?!)
Look she stay back
My baby grown on
Little bit of cologne
Little bit of patron
That?s how I got her home
(I mean a) now you say we spent mad hours on the phone
Like we both ain?t grown
Wrist kind of heavy, I?m a lil well known
Matching crosses, different color stones see
In one line, I got her to come over
Tell her I?m done sober
But huuungggg over
She play the club sippin on ma mocha
I can fit ya whole crew in one rover
Just take your shoes off before you step in
(I mean) the cribs mine and I?m living like the Jetson?s
Well let?s let OT cop the runaway
Step off the runway like we on the runway
Have ya girlfriends thinking you a runaway
Never mind, I already know what you gonna say..

[Chorus x2]
Yes I am a bad guy
I can see you like it
You can be the headline, if I can be your sidekick




Baby this can be the future (ture ture tureee)
Baby this can be the future (ture ture tureeeee)

Overall Meaning

The Game's song "The Future" featuring Joe Budden is a song that talks about how much the future can offer. The track starts with the Game saying "everything's got a future," insinuating that anything has the possibility of becoming something great. The chorus is sung by the Game and talks about the future relationship between him and an anonymous muse he seems to want to impress with his bad-guy ways. The repeating line is "Baby, this can be the future," emphasizing his desire for their relations to be beyond the present experience.


Joe Budden's verse one talks about his woman being his sidekick while he takes on the world and how she can have any mate or partner but still likes him. His style of rap is playful and uncompromising, talking about all the good things in his life, including a CT mansion and jet to the Hamptons. The second verse by Joe Budden describes him convincing his leading lady with the line "Baby, this can be the future" and then inviting her to his mansion.


In conclusion, "The Future" is a song about confidence, luxurious living, girls, and potential futures, as both the Game and Joe Budden describe how great their futures can be if they are together.


Facts about the song:


1. The Game and Joe Budden co-wrote and co-composed the song.
2. The song is from the mixtape "You Know What It Is Vol.4: Murda Game Chronicles,"
3. The Game has a whopping five verses compared to Joe Budden's two verses.
4. Amalgam Digital, a music technology and distribution company, started the song and produced it.
5. The Game made a video of himself freestyling over the beat of "The Future" on his Instagram account after releasing it.
6. Joe Budden and Game toured together in 2005.
7. After the release of the song, The Game had a chance to work with the likes of Nas, Alicia Keys, and Chris Brown.
8. "The Future" sample uses background beats from Skee-Lo's "I Wish" (1995).
9. The lyrics were inspired by the 80s futuristic TV series The Jetsons
10. The Future was well received and was covered in various reputable rap blogs and websites.


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Line by Line Meaning

Everything got a future?.(everything got a future)
The future holds endless possibilities for everything and everyone.


How you gon? club or go hood to go back club on the same song?
How can you switch between two completely different lifestyles and still come out on top musically?


Yes I am a bad guy
I have a rebellious and edgy persona that people are attracted to.


I can see you like it
I can tell that you are attracted to my bad boy image and my music.


You can be the headline, if I can be your sidekick
I am willing to let you have the spotlight if you let me be your backup and support system.


Baby this can be the future (ture ture tureee)
If we work together, we can create a successful future for ourselves in the music industry.


Baby girl is addicted (it?s okayy!)
The girl I am with is obsessed with me, but I don't mind because I like the attention.


You can have any dude in this world but chose me
Out of all the men in the world, she chose to be with me and I feel special because of it.


You can have any chick in this world but chose her
She could have any woman she wants, but she chose to be with someone who takes a backseat in the relationship.


To play that back seat and direct a chauffer (uhhh!)
She enjoys taking a backseat in life while still maintaining control of the situations around her.


And that ain?t just jazz ain?t that with okir
Her demeanor is not just cool like jazz, but she also exudes confidence.


I can play publicist and give an exposure
I can help her gain exposure and become more famous by promoting her to the public.


(I mean a) Keep in the lastest
I always make sure she is up-to-date and informed about everything that is currently trending.


(I mean a) Damn they waste less
They are very efficient and do not waste any time or resources.


Body like a porn star
She has an amazing body that could easily be compared to that of a porn star.


Smile like a waitress
She has a friendly and inviting smile that puts people at ease.


Now she turning me uh uh on, uh uh on
I am feeling very attracted to her and am turned on by her presence.


We can just club in the bed of my mansion
We don't even have to leave my lavish mansion to have a good time.


Leave for the weekend, jet to the hamptons
We can take a weekend getaway to the ritzy Hamptons and enjoy some time off.


Tats on her torso, I love how she ganglion
I love the tattoos on her body and how she carries herself with confidence.


A shoe game, show off just frontin?
She likes to show off her shoes and style, even if she is just putting on a front.


But baby don?t blink cause you badly miss something? (C?monnn!)
Don't take your eyes off of her because you might miss something important or exciting.


She wanna roll with a rockstar
She wants to be associated with a successful and famous musician like myself.


Fuck I?m him
I am that rockstar that she wants to be involved with.


Coupe 1 air
I have a convertible sports car that I like to show off.


7-5, 8 cent
My car is a 750i BMW, which is a luxury car.


California slim
I have a slim and toned body from living in California and staying in shape.


501 blue
I am wearing blue jeans that are very stylish and fashionable.


Jeans on trim
My jeans fit me perfectly and are tailored to show off my figure.


New York messed the rim
My car rims have been customized in New York to make them unique and standout.


Lower than Manhattan
My car is lowered to the ground in a way that is reminiscent of the city skyline in Manhattan.


Lower than my pants saggin
My pants are sagging so low that my car is even lower to the ground in comparison.


Lower than my baby mama leanin in that Benz wagon
My ex-girlfriend's car is low to the ground, but my car is even lower than that.


And you can be heard
My music is very popular and can be heard all over the world.


Jerry bird slip ons
I am wearing slip-on shoes that are made by the brand Jerry bird.


LV clip ons
I am wearing clip-on accessories that are made by Louis Vuitton.


Haters get shit on!
People who don't like me or my music are not important and do not get any attention from me.


We roll up
I arrive in my car with confidence and style.


24?s so what
My car has 24-inch rims, which is a sign of luxury and excess.


Haters all swell up
People who do not like me or my music become jealous and angry when they see me and my success.


Haters want my ching, ke ke
People who do not like me or my music want to take away my success and money.


Hold up?I?m not that & that
I am not just one thing or one type of person, I am many things and have many talents.


I?m that & that
I have many skills and personalities that make me unique and successful.


So jump off, it?s jump off (uhhhh!)
Anyone who is not on board with me and my music can leave and find someone else to follow.


Once enemies,
At one point me and my rival were enemies and did not like each other.


My nemesis & I
My rival and I have put our differences aside and are now working together.


Was stuck in a genesis
At the beginning of our careers, we were stuck in a cycle of competition and animosity.


Free world of side reply
We are finally free from negative feelings and can move forward in our careers without animosity.


Let bygones be bygones
We have decided to let the past stay in the past and not hold grudges against each other.


I?m Gone?
I am moving on from the past and the negative feelings that went along with it.


Let all your pain
I want everyone to let go of their pain and negative emotions.


Be champagne & patron!
Instead of feeling pain, celebrate life with champagne and patron, which are both alcoholic drinks.


C?mon, c?mon, c?mon
I am urging people to listen and pay attention to what I am about to say.


Look she stay back
My girlfriend is staying behind and not going out with me tonight.


My baby grown on
My girlfriend is growing and maturing as a person while I am away.


Little bit of cologne
I am wearing a small amount of cologne to smell good.


Little bit of patron
I am drinking a small amount of patron, an alcoholic drink, to relax and have fun.


That?s how I got her home
By smelling good and being relaxed, I was able to convince my girlfriend to come home with me.


Now you say we spent mad hours on the phone
My girlfriend and I have been talking on the phone for hours and getting to know each other better.


Like we both ain?t grown
Despite being adults, we are still excited about getting to know each other and spending time together.


Wrist kind of heavy, I?m a lil well known
I have a heavy and expensive watch on my wrist, which is a sign of my fame and success.


Matching crosses, different color stones see
My girlfriend and I both have cross necklaces on, but they are different colors and styles.


In one line, I got her to come over
I was able to convince my girlfriend to come over to my house with just one sentence.


Tell her I?m done sober
I tell my girlfriend that I am no longer sober and have been drinking alcohol.


But huuungggg over
Even though I have not had much to drink, I still feel hungover and tired.


She play the club sippin on ma mocha
My girlfriend is at the club, sipping on a mocha drink and having a good time without me.


I can fit ya whole crew in one rover
My car is big enough to fit her entire group of friends and take them all for a ride together.


Just take your shoes off before you step in
When entering my house or car, please remove your shoes to keep everything clean.


The cribs mine and I?m living like the Jetson?s
I live in a luxurious house that is modern and futuristic, like the Jetsons cartoon.


Well let?s let OT cop the runaway
My friends and I are going to let someone else handle running away and escaping from our problems.


Step off the runway like we on the runway
We are stepping into the real world and acting like we are models walking down a runway.


Have ya girlfriends thinking you a runaway
My girlfriend's friends might think that she is running away or being rebellious because of her association with me.


Never mind, I already know what you gonna say..
I already know what you are thinking and what you are going to say to me.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Rahman Griffin, Terron Mitchell

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@photosynthetics7865

One of my favourite songs of all timeπŸ”₯

@user-pz1rt3ly1s

Great track, one of the best from padded room

@reinaldomorel2060

Still amps me up when I hear it! πŸŽ›πŸŽΆπŸ˜πŸ˜Ž

@rockysariva1982

2019 still here. Track is so fire πŸ”₯

@eugenedantzler4485

This song is 10 years old!!!! This ain't newπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

@astricklandbrother3

I fell in love with this back in 2007 when I heard it on Myspace!

@dubblesturn

This dropped on 09 brova! But I predicted it in 05. #BigFacts

@Dexcellence

wait they worked together on Padded Room!!! I had the Joe Budden album, a couple Mood Muziks but then I OD'd on Slaughterhouse

@BM-sx3vr

This album is really underrated

@aberod6382

Crazy how this song just popped up in my head, this shit was on my myspace

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