The same album also features a song dedicated to his former partner Mad Lou, who is currently incarcerated.
By The Way
Young Jeezy Lyrics
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Just call me young nigga
Our money grown doe
By the way
Lets go yeah
You already know what time it is lets go
[Chorus]
The one by the way
I ain't trippin'
I just do this shit for fun by the way
The truth by the way
The proof by the way
Mr. front up on me
Know I'm gonna shoot by the way
I said it's on by the way
I'm in the zone by the way
And You can call me
Mr. get em gone by the way
I did it by the way
I was with it by the way
I talk it like I did it
Cause I lived it by the way
[Verse 1]
Young, the boy might go nuts
Holes in niggas just like donuts
Creme be crispy these niggas cant hear me
Must be the wrong size
Cause these niggas cant fit me
Never let em play me
Never let em bullshit me
If they ever bullshit me
Send the coroner to get me
And when the coroner come to get me
I'ma take you pussy's with me
And I ain't trustin' 12 shots
No I keep them choppers with me
And I don't trust you from a ??
Gotta keep them shottas with me
Cant let the goons get bored
Gotta keep them niggas busy
And I ain't trustin' nobody
So I took my money with
Cause last time they got me, get me
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Stay on it by the way
I want it by the way
Take it to your mommas momma house
Where everybody stay
Where everybody sleep
Leave everybody sleep
Have a baby by who
Thats everybody freak
Baby like a dry cleaner
Seen everybody's sheets
Take em straight to the hood
Then everybody eat
They went down, I went down
Now everybody cheap
Or should I say cheaper
Or maybe ever lower
You niggas gettin' this shit
Should I talk any slower
Any slower it be screwed
And that would be rude
I'm a man no respect
And Plus I got a sack
Got the west side crackin'
Ask about 'em in the trap
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Turned a brick into a clothing line a boost commercial
And he's still talkin' yo "so who's commercial?"
Young like Noah move them birds by the two
Daddy need to smoke the coupe need a pair of shoes
Got my A.R. on 'em still wont cross over
I gotta half a box left think I need more soda
Still rain man sosa,
Just brought this thing in its too big for a holster
They say I'm bipolar, so indecisive
So motherfucking what, I know some bitches that like it
The real niggas recite it, the real bitches they love it
Its just he way that I strut it, they just like I want 'em so fuck it
[Chorus]
In "By the Way" by Young Jeezy, the rapper states, "I ain't trippin', I just do this shit for fun by the way." This line reveals Jeezy's approach towards his music, implying that he doesn't make music for money or fame, but because he genuinely enjoys it. It's not about the seriousness, but the fun of it.
The song also portrays Jeezy's unapologetic approach to his lifestyle. He appears to be boastful about his success, and his lyrics reflect the confidence that comes from his street credibility. Jeezy raps about carrying a gun and being ready to use it. He also talks about having money and power and using them to take care of his people.
Additionally, the lyrics suggest Jeezy's desire for respect. He raps about never letting anyone play him or bullshit him. He shows a willingness to use violence against anyone who crosses him, stating that he'll take them out along with him.
Overall, "By the Way" is a song about the confidence of Jeezy's struggles to the top and his ability to maintain his position. The lyrics reveal a great deal about his attitude towards success, including his willingness to protect it by any means necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
Just call me young nigga
Addressing himself as a young and growing man
Our money grown doe
We have matured financially and affluently
By the way
Inserted between lines without any significant meaning
Lets go yeah
Enthusiastically starting the song and inviting listeners to keep up
You already know what time it is lets go
Assuming listeners already know what to expect, proceeding immediately to the theme of the song
I said I'm young by the way
Repeating how young and growing he is
The one by the way
Confirming he is the only one doing this in this way
I ain't trippin'
He's not worried or stressed about anything
I just do this shit for fun by the way
He enjoys doing what he does
The truth by the way
The following lines convey honesty and sincerity
The proof by the way
He has evidence and can back up what he's saying
Mr. front up on me
When someone challenges him
Know I'm gonna shoot by the way
He'll take action if the circumstance calls for it
I said it's on by the way
Things have escalated and become serious
I'm in the zone by the way
Focused and determined to succeed
And You can call me Mr. get em gone by the way
He's the one who can get things done and take care of business
I did it by the way
He's accomplished what he set out to do
I was with it by the way
He's always been part of this lifestyle or attitude
I talk it like I did it
He can talk about it because he's lived it
Cause I lived it by the way
Confidently affirming that he's experienced what he speaks of
Young, the boy might go nuts
Acknowledging he's young and unpredictable
Holes in niggas just like donuts
He's so tough that he creates holes in other people, like they were made of dough
Creme be crispy these niggas cant hear me
He's not talking about a doughnut anymore, but is still playing on the idea of being hard - he's so hard that others can't hear him
Must be the wrong size
Others must not be meant for his level
Cause these niggas cant fit me
Others can't handle or keep up with him
Never let em play me
Others can't control or manipulate him
Never let em bullshit me
Others can't deceive or trick him
If they ever bullshit me
The consequence if someone does try to trick or deceive him
Send the coroner to get me
He'll go down fighting and take others with him
And when the coroner come to get me
A visualization or scenario of his demise
I'ma take you pussy's with me
He's not going down alone, and others will suffer
And I ain't trustin' 12 shots
Others might try to kill him (12 refers to a dozen bullets)
No I keep them choppers with me
He'll defend himself with guns (choppers)
And I don't trust you from a ??
He doesn't trust others for some undisclosed or unimportant reason
Gotta keep them shottas with me
Repeating the idea of carrying guns and being prepared
Cant let the goons get bored
He keeps his gang engaged and active
Gotta keep them niggas busy
Making sure his people are occupied and productive
And I ain't trustin' nobody
Reaffirming he doesn't trust anyone except himself and his close circle
So I took my money with
He brings his money everywhere to have financial security
Cause last time they got me, get me
He's been in a situation where he lost his money before and doesn't want it to happen again
Stay on it by the way
Staying focused and persistent
I want it by the way
He wants what he wants and makes sure he gets it
Take it to your mommas momma house
Possibly referring to distributing drugs to a high volume location
Where everybody stay
Going to a place where many people live
Where everybody sleep
Going to a place where many people sleep
Leave everybody sleep
He'll take action without interruption and won't allow anyone to disturb his plan
Have a baby by who
Questioning a situation where someone may have had a child with someone else
Thats everybody freak
Insinuating that everyone's sexual desires are uncontrollable
Baby like a dry cleaner
Making money quickly like a laundry service
Seen everybody's sheets
Acknowledging he knows everyone's business and secrets
Take em straight to the hood
Bringing something back to his original community
Then everybody eat
Sharing his success with others
They went down, I went down
Sticking up for his people and going down with them
Now everybody cheap
Critiquing others who didn't end up well, and making fun of their situation
Or should I say cheaper
A play on words to show humor and wit
Or maybe ever lower
Furthering his point that others are not on his level
You niggas gettin' this shit
The listeners or others are now understanding his attitude and message
Should I talk any slower
Acknowledging that he might be moving too fast for others to keep up
Any slower it be screwed
Joking that if he slowed down too much, the whole track would be screwed up
And that would be rude
He doesn't want to disrespect his listeners or himself
I'm a man no respect
He's a grown man who demands respect
And Plus I got a sack
He's not only focused on respect, but also on making money
Got the west side crackin'
He's making waves and causing change in his community
Ask about 'em in the trap
People in the drug trade/trap know his name and his success
Turned a brick into a clothing line a boost commercial
He's made profit from turning drugs into a clothing line
And he's still talkin' yo "so who's commercial?"
Others are questioning where his success comes from
Young like Noah move them birds by the two
He moves drugs in pairs like Noah moved animals in pairs on the ark
Daddy need to smoke the coupe need a pair of shoes
He needs to make more money and improve his lifestyle
Got my A.R. on 'em still wont cross over
He carries a specific type of gun (A.R.) for protection
I gotta half a box left think I need more soda
He needs more supplies or drugs to continue making profit
Still rain man sosa
He makes drugs and money (rain) like a notorious drug lord, JoaquΓn "El Chapo" GuzmΓ‘n, aka El Chapo or El Chapo Sosa
Just brought this thing in its too big for a holster
He's carrying a large gun and can't fit it in his holster
They say I'm bipolar, so indecisive
Others have labeled him as being indecisive or unpredictable
So motherfucking what, I know some bitches that like it
He doesn't care what others think of him because he knows some people appreciate his attitude
The real niggas recite it, the real bitches they love it
His real friends and lovers understand and support him
Its just he way that I strut it, they just like I want 'em so fuck it
He has a certain way of presenting himself that attracts others, and he doesn't care what others think of it
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY JENKINS, TERRY ALLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Virtual-Venom
2021. This album is the epitome of Hip Hop. Classic.
@abfitness9574
The Recession Jeezy will continue to be the best thing to ever happen to rap.
@TomAustinIII
He wanted money and he was willing to do anything to defend his holdings. However, the new generation doesn't want money. They just want to kill
@thatdude33347
Ya boy was graduating high-school when dis shit dropped.
@bostonsfinest7733
Arguably Jeezy's best album. Years later and I can still slam these joints
@ebkcrazy7866
same
@jamaalpenn5167
out of this one and trap or die 101 but i think this got it
@jeremyblackmon9555
The inspiration album the best
@FANGTHELASTWOLF
Thug motivation
@captainwillard7625
@@jeremyblackmon9555 you know!