No Gain
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics

We started?
Are we ready to begin?

I've got so much, so much shit to do, don't even know where to start
There's no shortage of things to do and it's hard to figure out where to begin.

Be here forever
I plan to be around for a long time.

I think that's the plan, ya know?
I intend to stick around for the long haul.

Start here, end up there
The path to success may be winding, but it's important to keep moving forward.

Soon as you think something's goin' on you start back over
Just when things start to come together, it's time to start all over again.

It's never gonna be the same
Change is inevitable and things won't stay the same.

I ain't complainin' though
I'm not complaining or feeling sorry for myself.

I really wouldn't have it, any other way
I'm happy with the way things are and wouldn't want them any different.

Nigga!
A colloquialism used to emphasize a point, express enthusiasm, or show camaraderie among friends or peers.

Every day you wake up your destiny depends on what you do
The choices and actions you take each day have an impact on your future.

Sometimes I roll up when I'm stressed out and sometimes I roll two
Smoking marijuana helps relieve stress and he sometimes indulges in more than one roll.

Here people sayin' shit about the way I am but I know that ain't true
People may talk negatively about him, but he knows their opinions aren't accurate.

At times I feel like I'm all by myself and I know you do too
He sometimes feels alone and understands that others feel this way too.

I made some phone calls and checked emails cause I'm always grindin'
He stays busy and works hard by making phone calls and checking emails.

Ain't no rush, I do things slow cause it's all about timing
He takes his time and doesn't rush because timing is crucial to success.

Some people think when you get to this point in life you've made it
Some people believe that achieving a certain level of success means you have 'made it.'

I've seen so many settle for less, that's when talent get wasted
He's witnessed people settle for less than they're capable of and waste their talent.

I ain't there, but if I can I'mma try to be perfect
He's not perfect, but he strives for perfection.

And for those that's ridin' with me, I'mma try to make it worth it
He wants to make sure that those who support him feel it's worth it.

I drink too much, I pray for weed, cause it's better for the stress
He drinks too much and relies on marijuana to cope with stress.

I just woke up, I don't get sleep, boy my schedule's a mess
His schedule is hectic and he doesn't always get enough sleep.

Just left another one
He recently completed another task or project.

Just wrote another one
He recently wrote a new piece of music.

Just got another check
He received another payment for his work.

'Bout to thumb through another one
He's about to look through another check or payment.

Fallin' asleep on the plane, no pet the flight come with one
He falls asleep easily on planes and doesn't need a sleeping aid like a pet or medication.

Young nigga holdin' it down, don't care if it make you uncomfortable
He's a young man who's holding his own and doesn't care if others feel uneasy about it.

Hardly spend nights at the crib, homie that's just how I live
He doesn't spend many nights at home because of his busy lifestyle.

Don't even go hard for myself, I got a wife and a kid
He works hard, not just for himself, but also for his family.

I don't ever question the biz, nigga it is what it is
He doesn't wonder about the industry he's in or try to understand it; he accepts it for what it is.

You niggas ain't killin shit, no you niggas ain't killin shit
Other rappers aren't as successful or talented as he is.

What they doin'? They say, "Nothin'!"
Other rappers aren't working as hard as he is.

Where they goin'? They say, "Nothin'!"
Other rappers aren't achieving as much success as he is.

Call my phone, it ain't nothin'
He's not bothered by phone calls, he's too focused on working and achieving success.

I smoke a lot but don't judge me
He smokes marijuana frequently, but doesn't want to be judged for it.

Probably wake up earlier than all of you niggas
He wakes up earlier than most other people he knows.

Mafuckas always hated the squad,
Other people have always been envious or disapproving of his crew.

But all the hatin' mafuckas always hatin' and I get paid
Despite the negative opinions of others, he still achieves success and gets paid for his work.

Man I work hard
He works very hard to achieve success in his career.

It ain't no game (No pain no gain) (Ain't no gain without bein' no pain)
Achieving success isn't easy; it involves hard work and perseverance (no pain no gain).

Man I work hard
He consistently puts in hard work to achieve success.