Dead Or Alive
Young Jeezy Lyrics


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They want it, I got it, damn right I'ma flaunt it
Do anything you want, just don't get up on it
Them O.G.'s raised, you know them streets made me
Equipped with the gator, drive these young bitches crazy
Baby that's crazy, more like a straight jacket
We stack it all up, and then we Greenbay pack it
Never in ya life seen this many rubber bands
Never in ya life seen this many hundred grands
Now dippin' in the paint, you ain't seen this money man
The soul I would assume, but you was in the room
Money so dirty gotta sweep it with a broom
Plus you got 'em Jigga trickin' early afternoon

Go hard on my liver, feel sorry for my bladder
I stop when I die, bitch it don't even matter
Dead or alive, I'm in ya top five
Even ask ya hoe, bet I'm in ya bitch ride
Everybody be cool, I ain't tryna make a scene
First new Camaro that the city's ever seen
And that bitch clean, and that bitch runnin'
I ain't got a bitch so I treat her like my woman
I tell her slow down, now baby speed up
Gon' show ya ass, let them haters see us

Red, white and blue stones, yeah the chain's like hey
South by say, I gave my jeweler one-eighty
My folks get it in like the Coast Guard lay
That's why my crib lookin' like a postcard baby
Tell 'em what you think of me, so far lady
Clip so long it need a chauffeur baby

Go hard on my liver, feel sorry for my bladder
I stop when I die, bitch it don't even matter
Dead or alive, I'm in ya top five
Even ask ya hoe, bet I'm in ya bitch ride
Everybody be cool, I ain't tryna make a scene
First new Camaro that the city's ever seen
And that bitch clean, and that bitch runnin'
I ain't got a bitch so I treat her like my woman
I tell her slow down, now baby speed up
Gon' show ya ass, let them haters see us
Red, white and blue stones, yeah the chain's like hey




South by say, I gave my jeweler one-eighty
My folks get it in like the Coast Guard lay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Young Jeezy's song Dead or Alive paint a picture of a life of luxury and fame, with Jeezy bragging about his wealth and success. He boasts about the mountains of money he has amassed, describing it as so much that it requires a broom to sweep it all up. Jeezy makes sure to keep a cool and calm demeanor, reminding listeners that he is not trying to create a scene, but all the while still living extravagantly. He portrays himself as a powerful and successful figure, noting that he is in the top five and even someone's girlfriend's ride.


Jeezy's self-assuredness is palpable in the lyrics, and it seems to stem from his upbringing on the streets (which he references in the line "Them O.G.'s raised, you know them streets made me"). He also seems to be aware that his fame and success bring a hint of danger, stating "Do anything you want, just don't get up on it." The lyrics also reference Jeezy's love of cars and driving, with him noting that he has the first new Camaro that the city has ever seen.


All in all, the lyrics to Dead or Alive portray a life of wealth, success, and danger. Jeezy is unapologetic in his pursuit of the finer things in life and is not afraid to show off his successes.


Line by Line Meaning

They want it, I got it, damn right I'ma flaunt it
I have what they desire and I will show it off proudly.


Do anything you want, just don't get up on it
You can ask for what you want, but don't cross the line and get too close.


Them O.G.'s raised, you know them streets made me
I was brought up by the streets, under the guidance of experienced players.


Equipped with the gator, drive these young bitches crazy
With my flashy style and extravagant possessions, I am irresistible to young women.


Baby that's crazy, more like a straight jacket
The obsession and intensity that women feel towards me is overwhelming, almost like a form of mental instability.


We stack it all up, and then we Greenbay pack it
We accumulate our wealth and then we secure it, like Green Bay Packers football game plan.


Never in ya life seen this many rubber bands
I have so much cash that I need rubber bands to keep it all together.


Never in ya life seen this many hundred grands
I have such a large sum of money that it's unlikely that you've seen this much before.


Now dippin' in the paint, you ain't seen this money man
I'm showing off my fancy car, coated with a glossy paint that to accentuate my wealth.


The soul I would assume, but you was in the room
I thought you knew what was going on and were in agreement, but now it seems like you weren't even there.


Money so dirty gotta sweep it with a broom
I earn my fortune in questionable ways that need to be cleaned up like dirt being swept up with a broom.


Plus you got 'em Jigga trickin' early afternoon
You're so attractive and charismatic that even well-respected men like Jay Z are willing to hand over their money to you.


Go hard on my liver, feel sorry for my bladder
I drink a lot and it takes a toll on my body and health.


I stop when I die, bitch it don't even matter
I'll keep living my life to the fullest, regardless of what people say or think.


Dead or alive, I'm in ya top five
Whether I'm alive or dead, people will remember me as one of the top players in the game.


Even ask ya hoe, bet I'm in ya bitch ride
Even your woman knows that I'm the man, and she's probably fantasizing about me when you're not around.


Everybody be cool, I ain't tryna make a scene
I don't want any drama or problems, I just want to live my life and enjoy my wealth.


First new Camaro that the city's ever seen
My car is unique and special, and no one in the city has seen anything like it before.


And that bitch clean, and that bitch runnin'
My car is not only flashy but also works smoothly and efficiently.


I ain't got a bitch so I treat her like my woman
I don't have a girlfriend, so I treat my car with the same level of attention and care.


I tell her slow down, now baby speed up
I control my car with confidence and give it commands like it's an extension of my body.


Gon' show ya ass, let them haters see us
I'm not afraid of flaunting my wealth and success, and I want everyone to see and admire it.


Red, white and blue stones, yeah the chain's like hey
My jewelry is expensive and flashy, with colors like the American flag that attracts attention.


South by say, I gave my jeweler one-eighty
My jeweler received a sum of money worth $180,000 for creating my stunning pieces.


My folks get it in like the Coast Guard lay
My team and I work tirelessly and aggressively to accumulate as much wealth as possible.




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@DomTaylor.

These kids didn't know Jeezy could rap like this πŸ’―

@bigbossmalik6692

I’m only mf that know Fr Fr

@dreda242boi8

Facts

@a1athletes

I swear lol

@crank13beaners

My favorite song. This beat is fucking AMAZING.

@zachmiller5644

Hands down one the best songs jeezy made still jammin this in 2018

@michaelh3729

This song always on my USB drive 2023

@junit4522

2019 and I still ain’t forgot how hard this tape is

@boebramwell8264

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@stephenamadee9789

Never gets old

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