The same album also features a song dedicated to his former partner Mad Lou, who is currently incarcerated.
I'm Tellin' Ya
Young Jeezy Lyrics
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Betcha' I let the whole clip ride (Im Tellin' Ya)
Got the swisher Sweets all rolled up (Im Tellin' Ya)
Keep some Grey Goose in my cup (Im Tellin' Ya)
Got the You know what outside (Im Tellin' Ya)
22's on my ride (Im Tellin' Ya)
And da folks lay in my trap (Im Tellin' Ya)
Keep dem hollow tips in my strap (Im Tellin' Ya)
To G or not to G thats the question
AR 15, yea thats for bustin'
Triple beam scale you know thats for hustlin'
Hundred kt's on my wrist, aww thats for nuthin'
Open up ya ears lemme tell ya somethin'
Get cha change together lemme sell ya somethin'
Outta town UPS yea ill mail u somethin'
Ill fuck around a in front a nigga bail or somethin'
Im all iced out baby aint i cold
Ice in everythin' im spoutin' so i guess im frozin'
Feds keep takin' pictures so i guess im posin'
Streets still love a nigga so i guess im chosen'
Got the You know what inside (Im Tellin' Ya)
Betcha' I let the whole clip ride (Im Tellin' Ya)
Got the swisher Sweets all rolled up (Im Tellin' Ya)
Keep some Grey Goose in my cup (Im Tellin' Ya)
Got the You know what outside (Im Tellin' Ya)
22's on my ride (Im Tellin' Ya)
And da folks lay in my trap (Im Tellin' Ya)
Keep dem hollow tips in my strap (Im Tellin' Ya)
Mr 17-5, blow purp while i drive
I ease thru traffic, i breeze thru traffic
Top down, such a mufuckin' star
It cost a buck fifty such a mufuckin' car
And dont mind me i make it do what it does
'N' if i said it fuck nigga thats exactly what it does
Im such a hard worker i work hard with the hard work
Im such a hard worker i work hard with the soft work
You niggas muffdivers, cat goccha tongue
You pussy whippd nigga ya the cat goccha sprung
Jus because nigga jus incase
I keep sumthin on my hip to air out da place
Got the You know what inside (Im Tellin' Ya)
Betcha' I let the whole clip ride (Im Tellin' Ya)
Got the swisher Sweets all rolled up (Im Tellin' Ya)
Keep some Grey Goose in my cup (Im Tellin' Ya)
Got the You know what outside (Im Tellin' Ya)
22's on my ride (Im Tellin' Ya)
And da folks lay in my trap (Im Tellin' Ya)
Keep dem hollow tips in my strap (Im Tellin' Ya)
In "I'm Tellin' Ya," Young Jeezy boasts about his wealth and success, as well as his willingness to use violence to protect what he has. He speaks about his possessions, including his car with 22-inch rims, his drug paraphernalia, and his weapons. He also discusses his criminal lifestyle and how he operates in the drug trade.
Jeezy emphasizes his ability to hustle and make money, as indicated by his reference to a triple-beam scale. He frequently uses coded language to refer to illegal activities, such as "the You know what," which likely refers to drugs. Jeezy also mentions his expensive jewelry, including a hundred-karat watch, which he seemingly devalues as "for nuthin'."
The lyrics primarily function as a display of Jeezy's bravado and his willingness to use violence to protect his wealth and status. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "I'm Tellin' Ya," emphasizes the confidence in his statements and alludes to the fact that his message will be heard and respected.
Line by Line Meaning
Got the You know what inside (Im Tellin' Ya)
I have a gun with me.
Betcha' I let the whole clip ride (Im Tellin' Ya)
I am willing to use my gun to shoot someone.
Got the swisher Sweets all rolled up (Im Tellin' Ya)
I have cannabis rolled up and ready to smoke.
Keep some Grey Goose in my cup (Im Tellin' Ya)
I am drinking Grey Goose vodka.
Got the You know what outside (Im Tellin' Ya)
I have a gun in my car.
22's on my ride (Im Tellin' Ya)
I have 22 inch rims on my car.
And da folks lay in my trap (Im Tellin' Ya)
People come to my place to buy drugs.
Keep dem hollow tips in my strap (Im Tellin' Ya)
My gun is loaded with hollow tipped bullets.
To G or not to G thats the question
I am deciding whether or not to be a gangster.
AR 15, yea thats for bustin'
I have an AR-15 rifle for shooting.
Triple beam scale you know thats for hustlin'
I use a triple beam scale for selling drugs.
Hundred kt's on my wrist, aww thats for nuthin'
I wear a hundred carats of diamonds on my wrist for no reason.
Open up ya ears lemme tell ya somethin'
Listen to what I am about to say.
Get cha change together lemme sell ya somethin'
Get your money ready so I can sell you something illegal.
Outta town UPS yea ill mail u somethin'
I can send drugs to people through UPS.
Ill fuck around a in front a nigga bail or somethin'
I am not afraid to shoot someone in public.
Im all iced out baby aint i cold
I am wearing a lot of expensive jewelry.
Ice in everythin' im spoutin' so i guess im frozin'
All of the jewelry I am wearing has diamonds in it.
Feds keep takin' pictures so i guess im posin'
The police are constantly watching me because of my criminal activities.
Streets still love a nigga so i guess im chosen'
Despite being a criminal, people in the streets still respect me.
Mr 17-5, blow purp while i drive
I drive around while smoking cannabis and selling cocaine.
I ease thru traffic, i breeze thru traffic
I have no problem driving through busy streets.
Top down, such a mufuckin' star
I am driving a convertible car and feel like a celebrity.
It cost a buck fifty such a mufuckin' car
My car cost $150,000.
And dont mind me i make it do what it does
I am in full control of my actions and the situation.
'N' if i said it fuck nigga thats exactly what it does
I do whatever I say I will do, especially if it involves violence towards someone.
Im such a hard worker i work hard with the hard work
I work hard at my illegal activities, especially selling drugs.
Im such a hard worker i work hard with the soft work
I also work hard when it comes to handling and selling drugs that are powder-based.
You niggas muffdivers, cat goccha tongue
You guys are weak and submissive to women.
You pussy whippd nigga ya the cat goccha sprung
You are controlled by your girlfriend or wife.
Jus because nigga jus incase
I always carry a weapon, just in case I need to protect myself.
I keep sumthin on my hip to air out da place
If someone tries to confront me, I am prepared to shoot them to eliminate the threat.
Contributed by Lincoln L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@daniellejones3713
2020 I'm telling ya!! 💪💪
@cane2144
This is a classic💪💪💪💪
@loctonetone9397
We in this bih 2019.
@MrScootdaddydollar
Still beating dis shit 2018. I’m tellin ya
@johnnyfrancois9491
I don’t want to go to work this morning I’m telling ya😂
@PinnyHardaway
This song still goes HARD!! Jeezy went in on this one
@snl2010
This beat is KILLIN!!! i love JEEZY!!!!
@chuckphillz6841
2k20 n forever 🎯
@dashineofdme4779
Jeezy still the 🐐
@koolkid992
THIS IS MY MOTHER FUCKING SHIT