Wiz Khalifa
When I'm Gone Lyrics
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You would too if every night you seen the same thing
Money wall to wall, young famous nigga
Spend it all, when you die, you can't take it with ya
Bottle of rose if I'm drinkin' with ya
'Cause most niggas broke, their bank is injured
Then bitches gon' ride with who they think's a winner
Oh, I'm smokin' weed, drinkin' liquor
Make a hundred off the show and spend it all on my niggas
When I go shoppin', I tell them pick one
'Cause they was with me when nobody seen a vision
Always about my business, don't play the cards
I talked to the niggas who deal them, uh
Royal flush, now look up them niggas
And, baby girl, you see us, yeah
I'm gonna spend it all, why wait for another day?
I'ma take all this money I own and blow it all away
'Cause I can't take it when I'm gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
No, I can't take it when I'm gone, gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I'm gonna spend it all, why wait for another day?
I'ma take all this money I own and blow it all away
'Cause I can't take it when I'm gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
No, I can't take it when I'm gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
No, I can't take it when I'm gone
Look at all the ho's in my car, they wanna feel at that maximum speed
Never have an absence of weed
Tired of bein' at the bar, everything Louie V
Plus the most exclusive treat in my jar
Makin' my bank, spendin' it all
And that expensive shit you paid for, she had it on
She takin' it off, most of these niggas just talk and takin' it off
Back in the day, money was short, I'm makin' it taller
You know what I mean, some say it's a problem
Blowin' my greens, not savin' my collards
No NBA, they say I'm a baller
Live for today, it's not like my father
I'm gonna spend it all, why wait for another day?
I'ma take all this money I own and blow it all away
'Cause I can't take it when I'm gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
No, I can't take it when I'm gone, gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I'm gonna spend it all, why wait for another day?
I'ma take all this money I own and blow it all away
'Cause I can't take it when I'm gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
No, I can't take it when I'm gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
No, I can't take it when I'm gone
The lyrics of "When I'm Gone" by Wiz Khalifa talks about the lifestyle of a young and wealthy rapper. The opening lines address the criticism that he receives for always rapping about materialistic things such as women and champagne. However, he explains that it is his reality, and he has no option but to write about it. The chorus emphasizes the idea that he cannot take the money, fame, and luxurious lifestyle with him when he dies; therefore, he is living life to the fullest and spending it all.
In the second verse, he talks about his preference for smoking weed and drinking liquor, and he spends a considerable amount of money on his crew. He also mentions his love for Louis Vuitton and expensive treats, and he seems to enjoy showing off his wealth to attract women. He acknowledges that many people criticize his spending habits and lack of saving, but he believes in spending on the present rather than saving for the future. Overall, the song portrays a carefree and extravagant lifestyle that many young people aspire to have.
Line by Line Meaning
And they say all I rap about is bitches and champagne
People criticize me for only talking about women and luxury alcohol in my music
You would too if every night you seen the same thing
If you were in my shoes and constantly surrounded by gorgeous women and expensive liquor, you'd talk about it too
Money wall to wall, young famous nigga
I have so much money that it's practically lining my walls, and I'm a young, famous man
Spend it all, when you die, you can't take it with ya
I'm spending all my money because I know I can't take it with me when I die, so I might as well enjoy it while I can
Bottle of rose if I'm drinkin' with ya
If you're drinking with me, I'll order a bottle of rose
'Cause most niggas broke, their bank is injured
I buy expensive drinks because a lot of guys can't afford it and don't have much money at all
Then bitches gon' ride with who they think's a winner
Girls are going to be interested in the person they think is successful and has money
And I'll be smilin' in case they take a picture
I'll be smiling for the camera in case they want to take a picture of me
Oh, I'm smokin' weed, drinkin' liquor
I'm smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol
Make a hundred off the show and spend it all on my niggas
I earn a lot of money from my shows and spend it all on my friends
When I go shoppin', I tell them pick one
I bring my friends shopping with me and tell them to pick out whatever they want
'Cause they was with me when nobody seen a vision
My friends supported me when nobody believed in me or saw my potential, so I want to repay them
Always about my business, don't play the cards
I'm always focused on my career and don't waste time playing games
I talked to the niggas who deal them, uh
I have connections with the people who run the business and can make good deals
Royal flush, now look up them niggas
I have a winning hand in poker and now the other players should recognize my success
And, baby girl, you see us, yeah
The woman I'm with can see my success and the success of my friends
Look at all the ho's in my car, they wanna feel at that maximum speed
There are a lot of women in my car who want to experience the thrill of going fast
Never have an absence of weed
I always have marijuana with me
Tired of bein' at the bar, everything Louie V
I'm tired of hanging out at bars and instead want to spend my time indulging in expensive Louis Vuitton items
Plus the most exclusive treat in my jar
I have the most luxurious and exclusive products in my possession
Makin' my bank, spendin' it all
I'm earning a lot of money but also spending it all
And that expensive shit you paid for, she had it on
The expensive item you bought for your girlfriend, she's already wearing one that I bought for her
She takin' it off, most of these niggas just talk and takin' it off
She's taking off the expensive clothes I bought her, while most guys just talk about doing these things
Back in the day, money was short, I'm makin' it taller
In the past, I didn't have much money, but now I'm making more and more
You know what I mean, some say it's a problem
You understand what I'm saying, but some people criticize my spending habits
Blowin' my greens, not savin' my collards
I'm spending my money on marijuana and not saving it for the future
No NBA, they say I'm a baller
I'm not in the NBA, but people say I'm still a successful athlete and making a lot of money
Live for today, it's not like my father
I'm living in the moment and not worrying about saving money like my father did
I'm gonna spend it all, why wait for another day?
I'm going to spend all my money now instead of saving it for later
I'ma take all this money I own and blow it all away
I'm going to use all the money I have on extravagant things
'Cause I can't take it when I'm gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I can't take my money with me when I die
No, I can't take it when I'm gone, gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I won't be able to enjoy my money in the afterlife
No, I can't take it when I'm gone
I can't take my money with me after I die
Contributed by Liliana Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@siracbse2484
It's crazy to listen to this song as a different person. Back in the days I never thougt about life and all the problems that life brings. Listening to this song today feels weird somehow. I guess we all have been through a lot of struggle. I wish you all the best may you all never cry
@wtfruo2
Feel you bro
@imawildboy6940
One love
@michaelmurray1365
Amen 🙏 best wishes man
@stevenhuey1768
Stay strong brother🙏💪🏽
@deusluxmeaest8400
I will push forward see you in paradise brothers Deus Vult
@jessicasmith412
I just close my eyes and picture my son dancing and rapping along to this song like he used to. I lost him in 2019. This song takes me back to a VERY special place and time with him that I will NEVER forget.
💔 4UD
@tonybutcher4020
Rest in peace.. when your listening so is he.. smile jessica..
@aexvortex718
Sorry for your lost😔🕊
@RobbyRockwellDX
Sorry :(