One Way
Wiz Khalifa & Courtney Noelle Lyrics


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Rolling up in paper planes
Wonderin' if we need to change

All I ever wanted was lights, cameras, action
People staring at night, cameras flashin'
Living the movie, not prepared to see the last scene
All I want is the pretty women for the casting
Won't confront him, put your money where your mask is
You a chump, talk guns, but scared to blast his
Buy them bottles by the case, we don't gotta chase
For the love of money, we in a million dollar race
Windows done tinted, niggas hate 'em, but I fish bowl
So I can let your ho see me while I'm in it, uh
See I ain't got a deal
But everybody know that I ain't kinda real
I'm hundred dollar bill authentic, yeah
Hotel room, marijuana's in it
Chevy watchin' the game, your bitch she rollin' me planes
Passport payin' my dividends for the fame
Mind in the gutter, you niggas ain't in my lane

This is not the life I chose, but it's the life that chose me
The money got me everywhere that all these hoes be
And they can talk crazy 'cause they don't know me
'Cause if you know me, I'm out here dreaming
The party hoes, the cars and clothes, living life is all I know
I found my lane and I won't change for nothing
There's only one way to go

Now they cop the mixtapes and watch my videos
Maybe 'cause I got bars like a serial code
Louie pouch full of pre-rolled
Mouth full of kush, mind on my zero
Hoes always thought I was cute but wouldn't speak though
Now they see me, and be jocking on my steelo
On a private ride higher than a ski slope
I'm just flyin', haters try and clip my wings though, whoa
Now they see us and wanna be us
I'm partyin' poppin' bottles
With models to meet and greet us
Fuck her, follow, and then retweet us
In the sky, so my nigga keep up

I don't know where this road will go, cause my life is crazy (fuckin' hoes, everywhere we go)
But I ain't changin', baby (This shit, you burn after you roll)

This is not the life I chose, but it's the life that chose me
The money got me everywhere that all these hoes be
And they can't talk crazy 'cause they don't know me
'Cause if you know me, I'm out here dreaming
The party hoes, the cars and clothes, living like it's all I know




I found my lane and I won't change for nothing
There's only one way to go

Overall Meaning

The song "I" by Wiz Khalifa talks about the lifestyle that he lives and how it is something that chose him instead of the other way around. The song begins with the lines, "Rolling up in paper planes, Wonderin' if we need to change," which refers to Wiz and his companions smoking marijuana and questioning if they need to change their lifestyle. However, as the song progresses, Wiz talks about his love for money, beautiful women, and not changing for anyone. He mentions how he lives his life like he is in a movie and always wants the cameras to be on him so that he can be the center of attention. His lyrics also hint at how he has made it big in the music industry without a deal, and he prides himself on being authentic, which makes him stand out from the rest.


The second verse delves more into Wiz Khalifa's lifestyle and how he enjoys living it up. He mentions how his mixtapes are famous, and people watch his videos for his skills. He also talks about how he carries pre-rolled joints and always has kush in his mouth. Wiz mentions how he has become famous by being himself, and now, people want to be like him. Despite all of this, he doesn't let it all get to him and continues to live his life in the same way he did before he became famous.


Overall, "I" by Wiz Khalifa is a celebration of his lifestyle and how he enjoys living it up without any regrets. His lyrics are straightforward and honest about his love for money, fame, and beautiful women.


Line by Line Meaning

Rolling up in paper planes
Smoking marijuana rolled in papers, hoping for a better life


Wonderin' if we need to change
Questioning whether the current lifestyle is sustainable and whether a change is necessary


All I ever wanted was lights, cameras, action
Desiring fame and attention from society


People staring at night, cameras flashin'
Enjoying the attention from the media and people


Living the movie, not prepared to see the last scene
Living life like a movie without considering the uncertain future


All I want is the pretty women for the casting
Only desiring beautiful women to be a part of the extravagant lifestyle


Won't confront him, put your money where your mask is
Not willing to engage in violence, rather using wealth to solve a problem like a coward


You a chump, talk guns, but scared to blast his
Calling someone a coward for talking about guns but being too afraid to use them


Buy them bottles by the case, we don't gotta chase
Buying expensive and luxurious items without having to work hard for them


For the love of money, we in a million dollar race
Engaging in a competition with others to accumulate more wealth


Windows done tinted, niggas hate 'em, but I fish bowl
Having tinted windows on the car to maintain privacy, despite others disliking it


So I can let your ho see me while I'm in it, uh
Enjoying the attention from random women by displaying success and wealth in their alluring cars


See I ain't got a deal
Not currently signed to a recording deal


But everybody know that I ain't kinda real
Being authentically true to oneself and not conforming to mainstream expectations


I'm hundred dollar bill authentic, yeah
Being genuine and true to oneself, equivalent to a hundred dollar bill's authenticity


Hotel room, marijuana's in it
Staying in a hotel room where marijuana is being smoked


Chevy watchin' the game, your bitch she rollin' me planes
Watching a sports game while a woman rolls marijuana for them


Passport payin' my dividends for the fame
Traveling and exploring the world, while gaining fame and notoriety


Mind in the gutter, you niggas ain't in my lane
Being in a different category and level of success, while not adhering to societal norms


This is not the life I chose, but it's the life that chose me
Acknowledging that the current lifestyle is not a chosen path, but a result of circumstances


The money got me everywhere that all these hoes be
Having the wealth to travel and be in the same places as beautiful women


And they can talk crazy 'cause they don't know me
Allowing others to speak negatively about the lifestyle, because they do not truly understand it


Cause if you know me, I'm out here dreaming
Being a dreamer, desiring a better life and reaching for success


The party hoes, the cars and clothes, living life is all I know
The current lifestyle consisting of parties, women, and material items is all they know


I found my lane and I won't change for nothing
Finding success and staying true to oneself despite external pressures to conform


There's only one way to go
Believing that the only path is to continue on the current trajectory, towards more success and wealth


Now they cop the mixtapes and watch my videos
Having fans purchase mixtapes and watch music videos


Maybe 'cause I got bars like a serial code
Being considered a talented rapper, with lyrics comparable to a serial code


Louie pouch full of pre-rolled
Having a Louis Vuitton pouch filled with marijuana rolls


Mouth full of kush, mind on my zero
Having marijuana in the mouth, while focused on obtaining more wealth


Hoes always thought I was cute but wouldn't speak though
Having women find them attractive, but not being forward about it


Now they see me, and be jocking on my steelo
Women are now actively pursuing and flirting with them


On a private ride higher than a ski slope
Having access to luxurious and private modes of transportation, like a ski lift


I'm just flyin', haters try and clip my wings though, whoa
Feeling free and successful, despite negative opinions and attempts to bring them down


Now they see us and wanna be us
Aspiring individuals are now looking up to them and wanting to replicate their success


I'm partyin' poppin' bottles
Partying and drinking expensive alcohol


With models to meet and greet us
Being surrounded by beautiful women who are attracted to their success


Fuck her, follow, and then retweet us
Having women engage in sexual acts with them, then follow them on social media and share their brand


In the sky, so my nigga keep up
Reaching for success and flying high, making it difficult for others to keep up


This is not the life I chose, but it's the life that chose me
Reiterating that the current lifestyle was not a chosen path


The money got me everywhere that all these hoes be
Acknowledging that wealth and success bring them to the same places as the attractive women


And they can't talk crazy 'cause they don't know me
Allowing others to talk negatively about the lifestyle, as they do not truly understand it


'Cause if you know me, I'm out here dreaming
Being a dreamer and having aspirations for the future


The party hoes, the cars and clothes, living like it's all I know
The current lifestyle consisting of parties, women, and material items is all they know


I found my lane and I won't change for nothing
Finding success and staying true to oneself, despite external pressures to conform


There's only one way to go
Believing that the only path is to continue on the current trajectory, towards success and wealth




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Thomaz

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Dion

Rolling up in paper planes
Wonderin' if we need to change
All I ever wanted was lights, cameras, action
People staring at night, cameras flashin'
Living the movie, not prepared to see the last scene
All I want is the pretty women for the casting
Won't confront him, put your money where your mask is
You a chump, talk guns, but scared to blast his
Buy them bottles by the case, we don't gotta chase
For the love of money, we in a million dollar race
Windows done tinted, niggas hate 'em, but I fish bowl
So I can let your ho see me while I'm in it, uh
See I ain't got a deal
But everybody know that I ain't kinda real
I'm hundred dollar bill authentic, yeah
Hotel room, marijuana's in it
Chevy watchin' the game, your bitch she rollin' me planes
Passport payin' my dividends for the fame
Mind in the gutter, you niggas ain't in my lane
This is not the life I chose, but it's the life that chose me
The money got me everywhere that all these hoes be
And they can talk crazy 'cause they don't know me
'Cause if you know me, I'm out here dreaming
The party hoes, the cars and clothes, living life is all I know
I found my lane and I won't change for nothing
There's only one way to go
Now they cop the mixtapes and watch my videos
Maybe 'cause I got bars like a serial code
Louie pouch full of pre-rolled
Mouth full of kush, mind on my zero
Hoes always thought I was cute but wouldn't speak though
Now they see me, and be jocking on my steelo
On a private ride higher than a ski slope
I'm just flyin', haters try and clip my wings though, whoa
Now they see us and wanna be us
I'm partyin' poppin' bottles
With models to meet and greet us
Fuck her, follow, and then retweet us
In the sky, so my nigga keep up
I don't know where this road will go, cause my life is crazy (fuckin' hoes, everywhere we go)
But I ain't changin', baby (This shit, you burn after you roll)
This is not the life I chose, but it's the life that chose me
The money got me everywhere that all these hoes be
And they can't talk crazy 'cause they don't know me
'Cause if you know me, I'm out here dreaming
The party hoes, the cars and clothes, living like it's all I know
I found my lane and I won't change for nothing
There's only one way to go



All comments from YouTube:

Wiki Beats

My name is Roscoe WIKI. I'm from Pittsburgh, PA. I made this beat for Wiz. I grew up with a super nintendo and a NES and one of my favorite games was Kirby's Adventure; that's how I got the sample. I was lucky to be in the studio when him and Courtney Noelle recorded this at ID LABS (best recording studio in the burgh) and it was one of the greatest studio sessions I ever got to sit in on. An amazing talent and he deserves all the critical acclaim that he receives. Probably one of the coolest dudes on planet Earth. 

Smesa

Great beat my g. Favourite off the entire mixtape

Christopher Williams

Oh that's dope I never knew who did this!! Still here in 2023 salute fam

Mark Jackson

Love. One of my favorite beats ever!

ManFromTheMoon🌒

Such a dope memory to have & cherish for forever dude.🔥

Jordan Lakey

And it’s his best song ever

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Cesar Lara

Wiz can "sell out" all he wants. He's forever respected for dropping bars to NES Kirby.

Jesse Salazar

I guess but the chorus is fire EZ writers wrote it I'm sure

quetzalcueyatl

Is this chiptune.

Løner Trøøpz

I literally was going they samples and heard the original and was like wiz def did this shit already lol

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