The same album also features a song dedicated to his former partner Mad Lou, who is currently incarcerated.
Sleep When I Die
Young Jeezy Lyrics
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72 hours straight
Do it like Alpo did it back in 88
Step up in this bitch in an MCM suit
38 snub in my MCM boots
Young what you smoking on
I call it 6 c-notes
Got it on the westside, cost me 6 c-notes
Poured all the powder on the table make a ski slope
You looking at me young rich porter and some raybans
Bitch I'm finna blow the money trial, this my rain dance
I'ma have my name ringing so loud it wake the feds up
Tell the DA we on our way, make the beds up
I ain't trippin on shit man I sleep when I get down
Young your going out tomorrow night, I'm like shit yeah
Every night the club be open bitch we in there
Tell em all the bottles on me, I broke brick for it
I'ma sleep when I die
Sleep, sleep when I die
Sleep, sleep when I die
I got vodka in my left, champagne in my right
But I do it real big, this could be my last night
I'ma sleep when I die
Sleep, sleep when I die
Sleep, sleep when I die
I'm gon tell y'all something right now I'm too high
My name is Snowman bitch I'ma sleep when I die
We count money all day, why you think my hands hurt
Know I can't serve a nigga that, that my man's work
You aint a four wall on hold thats a kitkat
Another nigga want a heinekin that's a six pack
Cocaine cowboys business now horses
And every now you might catch us in some Porsche's
And sellin that soft shit as white as air forces
And got that rap button nigga aint she gorgeous
Fall up in the spot, poppin bottles like [?]
PJ [?] bitch don't bring me no Cristal
Veuve Clicquot Champagne like we won the World Cup
Pull up in that champagne thing, fuck the World up
What type of hood nigga wearing yellow gold rolex
The weight man bitch the whole hood call me Bo flex
Either the yellow hand Lamb or the starburst 'rari
I'm doing too much for you niggas I'm sorry
Just roll the ball til them folks come get ya
But you gotta spend it all cuz you can't take it with ya
Just roll the ball til them folks come get ya
Yeah I see them boys watching, tell them niggas take a picture
Just roll the ball til them folks come get ya
But you gotta do it big
So when you gone the streets miss ya
Just roll the ball til them folks come get ya
I aint never gon sleep cuz I'm trying to get richer
The song 'Sleep When I Die' by Young Jeezy is about living life to the fullest, not caring about anything else, and taking risks. He talks about how he's been making money for a long time, and he's not slowing down any time soon. In the first verse, Jeezy talks about how he's smoking weed that cost him 6 c-notes (a hundred dollars), and he's poured it out on a table to make a ski slope. He's wearing an MCM suit and boots, and he's carrying a 38 snub. He's going to blow all his money, and he's not worried about the consequences. He's just living his life and having fun.
In the chorus, Jeezy says he's going to sleep when he dies. He's got vodka in his left hand and champagne in his right, and he's doing it real big because this might be his last night. He's not worried about anything, and he's going to keep going until he can't go anymore. In the second verse, Jeezy talks about how he counts money all day and how it hurts his hands. He won't sell to anyone who's not his friend, and he won't sell anyone that his friend has already sold to. He's driving around in Porsches and selling white cocaine as soft as air forces. He's also wearing a yellow gold Rolex, and everyone in the hood knows him as Bo flex.
Overall, 'Sleep When I Die' is a song about living life without regret and enjoying the finer things in life. Jeezy is a successful rapper, and he's showing off his wealth and power in the song. He's not worried about anything, and he's living his life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Lets get on this Rose
Let's start drinking Rose wine.
72 hours straight
We will drink for three straight days.
Do it like Alpo did it back in 88
We need to hustle like the drug lord Alpo who was at his peak in 1988.
Step up in this bitch in an MCM suit
I'll enter the party wearing a suit made by MCM.
38 snub in my MCM boots
I'm carrying a 38 snub gun in my MCM boots.
Young what you smoking on
What are you smoking?
I call it 6 c-notes
The drug I'm smoking costs me $600.
Got it on the westside, cost me 6 c-notes
I bought the drugs in the westside of the city.
Nigga sold it to me so hot call him heatstroke
The dealer sold me the drugs so fast, he was like heatstroke.
Poured all the powder on the table make a ski slope
I spilled all the cocaine on the table, making it look like a ski slope.
You looking at me young rich porter and some raybans
I'm Young Rich Porter, wearing some Ray-Ban sunglasses.
Bitch I'm finna blow the money trial, this my rain dance
I'm about to spend a lot of money tonight, this is how I'm enjoying my wealth,
I'ma have my name ringing so loud it wake the feds up
I'm going to be so famous for my wealth that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will wake up to it.
Tell the DA we on our way, make the beds up
Let's let the District Attorney know we're coming, prepare the jail beds for us.
I ain't trippin on shit man I sleep when I get down
I'm not worried about anything, I'll sleep when I'm tired.
Young your going out tomorrow night, I'm like shit yeah
You're going out tomorrow night, and I'm excited about it.
Every night the club be open bitch we in there
The club is open every night, and I'll be there every time.
Tell em all the bottles on me, I broke brick for it
All drinks are on me, and I earned the money to pay for them by selling drugs.
I'ma sleep when I die
I'll rest when I'm dead.
Sleep, sleep when I die
I'll sleep once I'm gone forever.
I got vodka in my left, champagne in my right
I have vodka in one hand and champagne in the other.
But I do it real big, this could be my last night
I'm living life to the fullest since this could be my last night.
I'm gon tell y'all something right now I'm too high
I'm too intoxicated right now to share any valuable information with you.
My name is Snowman bitch I'ma sleep when I die
I'm Snowman, and I'll only rest when I'm dead.
We count money all day, why you think my hands hurt
We count money constantly, which is why my hands are sore.
Know I can't serve a nigga that, that my man's work
I can't sell drugs to a customer who is also buying from my friend.
You aint a four wall on hold thats a kitkat
You're not secure like a four-wall location, but rather fragile like a KitKat candy.
Another nigga want a heinekin that's a six pack
Another guy wants a Heineken beer, which comes in a six pack.
Cocaine cowboys business now horses
Drug trafficking business is more sophisticated now.
And every now you might catch us in some Porsche's
Sometimes we might be driving Porsches.
And sellin that soft shit as white as air forces
Selling cocaine that is as white as Air Force shoes.
And got that rap button nigga aint she gorgeous
I have that money available, and look how beautiful it is.
Fall up in the spot, poppin bottles like [?]
Entering the venue with a bang, popping champagne bottles.
PJ [?] bitch don't bring me no Cristal
I took a private jet to get here, don't bring me any Cristal champagne.
Veuve Clicquot Champagne like we won the World Cup
Drinking Veuve Clicquot champagne, as if we've won the World Cup.
Pull up in that champagne thing, fuck the World up
Driving the champagne-colored car to impress everyone.
What type of hood nigga wearing yellow gold rolex
What kind of the ghetto guy can afford to wear a gold watch from Rolex?
The weight man bitch the whole hood call me Bo flex
Everyone knows I'm in good shape, and they call me Bo Flex.
Either the yellow hand Lamb or the starburst 'rari
I drive Lamborghini or Ferrari.
I'm doing too much for you niggas I'm sorry
I'm doing more than enough for you all, and I regret it now.
Just roll the ball til them folks come get ya
Just enjoy life until you're caught by the police.
But you gotta spend it all cuz you can't take it with ya
Spend all your money since you can't take it to the grave.
Yeah I see them boys watching, tell them niggas take a picture
I know they're all watching, so tell them to take a picture and remember this moment.
I ain't never gon sleep cuz I'm trying to get richer
I won't rest until I become richer.
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