Symphony
Timbaland Feat. Attitude Bran' Nu & D.O.E Lyrics
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Before I became a feign
I took over the world
When they gave me a beat machine
And then I made my city jump, jump
Who's your favorite producer?
Come on baby, let it bump, bump
I'm like a music cyclone when I'm in the zone
A tycoon, I just went and brought another home
Who you stunting on? I'm never off
I set it off like you was never home
Was dedicated, bop bop
Lit up my way, bounce bounce
Anyway I want, private jet, get it out
Will bread do? You know what Tim about?
Ferrari 599, windows tinted out
I, I, I'm the man, my, my beats is crazy
You want the sound, freaky freaky you gotta pay me
But don't get it confused
Never had no silver spoon
But you gotta long walk
Try and fit Timbaland's shoes
And next up
I'm a lead that's me (ay, what's your name?)
D.O.E on the M.I.C (and where you from?)
N.Y.C, make a billion G
Why don't you get on the mic
For the symphony (Okay, okay)
When you see me walk through, got the whole crew
Timbaland, he produced, if you're a fruit, produce
Riding it in the old school
Living like I'm old school
She french kissed my neck
And then I told her merci voux cou
Put it in your bag, no baby I ain't fat
When I fuck you it's a wrap
I'm a put you in the cab
Better be happy I rap
If I wasn't I'd be trapped with the mass
And I, and I'm coming for your stash
When I find out where you at
I'll be shimmying your lock
Get the fuck up out your bed
You better give me what you got
Want your money, money, money, money
Blind like there's no money, oh gotta go money
And his pocket's fully drained
And he's back to nothing change
And I'd wish he'd come run up on me
He gone find that he'd done made the wrong move
I ain't changed, still the same
D.O.E be the name
I'm from north side queens
Next up
Ha, ay yo, believe that's me
(And what's your name?) Bran'Nu A.K.A Brandy
(And where you from?) Mississippi
But was raised in Cali
Why don't you get on the mic
For the symphony (I got it, I got it ha)
It's been a long time coming, I'm back
Like I forgot something important
Hey, have a problem with me?
I've faded to black like church slacks
Now I'm in a range, no Cadillac
So you don't want it with me
I'm on the tip of your tongue like bubble gum
I got you head strung
It's my return like the kingdom come
I'm taking off like a rocket
I got this beat in my pocket
I keep your heart dropping (Bran'Nu)
Never gonna hold me back
Timbo put me on the map
Now you wanna say I act brand new
Just like my Pradda boots
Strutting like a model do
Don't you wish you had another chance to
Get up under my skin
Fronting like you getting in it
You keep running your mouth like them frogs do
I gotta learn, you like a school dude
Cause clearly you don't have a clue
So next up
Yeah, ay yo believe that's me
(And what's your name?) Attitude on the M.I.C
(And where you from?) Alabama be the bigger G
And why don't you get on the mic
For the symphony (okay)
All this dope shit never mediocre
Plenty bread so you know I gotta keep a toaster
On my side, pride leashing, it's over
Come to fly to drive, I'm a need a chauffeur
I get a whole lot of, like a G's supposed to
They can put me in the fed for what's in my sofa
Rap, wait, smack 'em if they say a part
Diss me, I'll put the ratchet
On you and your fading heart
I know that man never thought that it could happen
Got my shit on and then I hoped in the Aspen
Every chick I cash in, bigger pain in the ass and
Better new freak, she thicker then the last one
Naw I ain't never homie, music is my passion
I ain't show compassion at all, I be fucking
Yelling I'm the shit, if you with nobody's asking
Oh I'm on fire like the shit in the ass man
That's why I stay soaked on player
Like how we are fucking up the ozone layer
I drop a hit every time I got some shit to say
And If I miss I come back like a ricochet
The lyrics of Timbaland's song Symphony are about the success and rise to fame of different artists, including Timbaland himself, D.O.E, Bran'Nu, and Attitude. The song highlights how they have struggled to achieve their dreams, their unique talents, and what they are willing to do to maintain their reputable status in the music industry. The first verse is about how Timbaland became a successful producer after years of hard work and dedication. He talks about his possessions, such as his private jet and Ferrari 599, which alludes to the idea that he has become very wealthy through his passion for music production.
D.O.E's verse is the second verse, which starts with how he is a part of Timbaland's crew and how his talent as a rapper has helped him move from North Side Queens to fame and fortune. He talks about his sexual prowess and confidence, stating how he could have any girl he wants. It is an ode to his ego and how it has helped him maintain his success in the music industry.
Bran'Nu's verse in the song highlights how she has returned to the music industry after fading away for a while. She boasts about how Timbaland helped bring her back into the limelight and how she has learned from her past mistakes. She talks about how she has grown as an artist and how people are sleeping on her talent, which is why she is going to take the music industry by storm.
Attitude's verse talks about his wealth and how he has never been a stranger to living a lavish lifestyle. He talks about his ability to make hits and his determination to maintain his status. Overall, the lyrics of Symphony are about how hard work, dedication, and confidence can lead to success in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Aye, I was mean
Hey, I used to be cruel
Before I became a feign
Before I became addicted
I took over the world
I achieved great success
When they gave me a beat machine
When they provided me with a music production tool
And then I made my city jump, jump
And then I made my city excited and energetic
Who's your favorite producer?
Who do you admire the most as a music creator?
Come on baby, let it bump, bump
Come on baby, let the music play loudly
I'm like a music cyclone when I'm in the zone
I become an unstoppable force when I'm focused
A typhoon every time I can hold a song
A powerful storm every time I hold a melody
A tycoon, I just went and brought another home
A successful entrepreneur, I just acquired another property
Who you stunting on? I'm never off
Who are you trying to impress? I'm always on top
I set it off like you was never home
I start something big like you were never present
Was dedicated, bop bop
I was committed, moving forward
Lit up my way, bounce bounce
Brightened my path, full of energy
Anyway I want, private jet, get it out
I can have whatever I want, even a private jet, get it quickly
Will bread do? You know what Tim about?
Is money enough? You know what Tim is all about?
Ferrari 599, windows tinted out
Luxury car model Ferrari 599, windows darkened
I, I, I'm the man, my, my beats is crazy
I, I, I'm the top guy, my, my music productions are incredible
You want the sound, freaky freaky you gotta pay me
You want my unique sound, well, you have to pay for it
But don't get it confused
But don't misunderstand
Never had no silver spoon
I never had wealth handed to me
But you gotta long walk
But you have to work hard
Try and fit Timbaland's shoes
Try to achieve the same level of success as Timbaland
And next up
And now, the next artist
I'm a lead that's me (ay, what's your name?)
I'm going to take the lead (hey, what's your name?)
D.O.E on the M.I.C (and where you from?)
D.O.E on the microphone (and where are you from?)
N.Y.C, make a billion G
New York City, make a billion dollars
When you see me walk through, got the whole crew
When you see me enter, I have my entire team with me
Timbaland, he produced, if you're a fruit, produce
Timbaland, he created the music, if you're a talent, show it
Riding it in the old school
Enjoying life nostalgically
Living like I'm old school
Living with a traditional mindset
She french kissed my neck
She passionately kissed my neck
And then I told her merci voux cou
And then I thanked her in French
Put it in your bag, no baby I ain't fat
Put it in your pocket, no, baby, I'm not overweight
When I fuck you it's a wrap
When I have sex with you, it's fantastic
I'm a put you in the cab
I'm going to send you home in a taxi
Better be happy I rap
You better appreciate that I'm a rapper
If I wasn't I'd be trapped with the mass
If I wasn't a rapper, I would be stuck with everyone else
And I, and I'm coming for your stash
And I, and I'm coming for your money
When I find out where you at
When I locate you
I'll be shimmying your lock
I will manipulate your lock
Get the fuck up out your bed
Get out of your bed quickly
You better give me what you got
You better give me all your possessions
Want your money, money, money, money
I want your money, money, money, money
Blind like there's no money, oh gotta go money
Ignoring that there's no money, oh, must acquire money
And his pocket's fully drained
And his pockets are completely empty
And he's back to nothing change
And he's back to having no money again
And I'd wish he'd come run up on me
And I hope he would confront me
He gone find that he'd done made the wrong move
He will realize that he made a mistake
I ain't changed, still the same
I haven't changed, I'm still the person I was
D.O.E be the name
My name is D.O.E
I'm from north side queens
I'm from the northern side of Queens, New York
Ha, ay yo, believe that's me
Ha, hey, believe that it's me
(And what's your name?) Bran'Nu A.K.A Brandy
(And what's your name?) Bran'Nu also known as Brandy
(And where you from?) Mississippi
(And where are you from?) Mississippi
But was raised in Cali
But I was raised in California
It's been a long time coming, I'm back
I've been away for a while, but now I'm back
Like I forgot something important
Like I forgot something crucial
Hey, have a problem with me?
Hey, do you have a problem with me?
I've faded to black like church slacks
I've disappeared like black clothing worn to church
Now I'm in a range, no Cadillac
Now I drive a Range Rover, not a Cadillac
So you don't want it with me
So you don't want to mess with me
I'm on the tip of your tongue like bubble gum
I'm always on your mind, like a piece of chewed gum
I got you head strung
I have you infatuated
It's my return like the kingdom come
My comeback is significant, like the arrival of a kingdom
I'm taking off like a rocket
I'm achieving success rapidly
I got this beat in my pocket
I have this rhythm in my possession
I keep your heart dropping (Bran'Nu)
I keep making you excited (Bran'Nu)
Never gonna hold me back
Nothing will ever stop me
Timbo put me on the map
Timbaland helped me gain recognition
Now you wanna say I act brand new
Now you want to say I'm acting different
Just like my Pradda boots
Just like my expensive Prada boots
Strutting like a model do
Walking confidently like a runway model
Don't you wish you had another chance to
Don't you wish you had the opportunity to
Get up under my skin
Get close to me emotionally
Fronting like you getting in it
Pretending like you're involved
You keep running your mouth like them frogs do
You keep talking excessively like frogs do
I gotta learn, you like a school dude
I have to understand, you're like a naive person
Cause clearly you don't have a clue
Because clearly you have no idea
So next up
So, the next artist
Yeah, ay yo believe that's me
Yeah, hey, believe that it's me
(And what's your name?) Attitude on the M.I.C
(And what's your name?) Attitude on the microphone
(And where you from?) Alabama be the bigger G
(And where are you from?) Alabama, I'm the bigger gangster
All this dope shit never mediocre
All this great stuff is always exceptional
Plenty bread so you know I gotta keep a toaster
Plenty of money, so you know I have to keep a gun
On my side, pride leashing, it's over
On my side, controlling my ego, it's finished
Come to fly to drive, I'm a need a chauffeur
When it comes to flying or driving, I'll need a chauffeur
I get a whole lot of, like a G's supposed to
I acquire a large amount, like a gangster should
They can put me in the fed for what's in my sofa
They can arrest me for what's hidden in my couch
Rap, wait, smack 'em if they say a part
Rap, wait, hit them if they disrespect me
Diss me, I'll put the ratchet
Disrespect me, I'll use the gun
On you and your fading heart
On you and your weakening spirit
I know that man never thought that it could happen
I know that person never believed it could occur
Got my shit on and then I hoped in the Aspen
Got dressed and then I entered the Aspen (luxury ski resort)
Every chick I cash in, bigger pain in the ass and
Every woman I attract, more trouble she causes
Better new freak, she thicker then the last one
Better new lover, she is more attractive than the previous one
Naw I ain't never homie, music is my passion
No, I've never been a homebody, music is my passion
I ain't show compassion at all, I be fucking
I don't show compassion, I engage in sexual activity
Yelling I'm the shit, if you with nobody's asking
Yelling that I'm great, even though nobody is asking
Oh I'm on fire like the shit in the ass man
Oh, I'm very impressive, like something extraordinary
That's why I stay soaked on player
That's why I remain well-prepared as a player
Like how we are fucking up the ozone layer
Like how we are causing harm to the environment
I drop a hit every time I got some shit to say
I release a hit song whenever I have something important to say
And If I miss I come back like a ricochet
And if I make a mistake, I bounce back like a ricochet
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MM, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TIMOTHY CLAYTON, LESLIE JEROME HARMON, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY, JOHN M. MAULTSBY, BRANDY NORWOOD, KEITHIN JAMAL PITTMAN, JAMES DAVID WASHINGTON
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