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crs (lupe fiasco kanye west and pharrell) Lyrics

Yeah, Just a lil bit (just a lil bit) And it goes
Introduction to the song, just a little bit of information before it starts.

Lifestyles of the rich and famous
The materialistic life of wealthy people.

Bought a big house and a whole lot of rangers
Purchased a large residence and many expensive vehicles.

A fresh new couch and a whole lot of trainers
Bought new furniture and many pairs of expensive shoes.

A closet full of clothes and some brand new dangers
A wardrobe filled with expensive clothing and the risks associated with attracting negative attention due to one's wealth.

And Some Mexican floral arrangers
Hired Mexican flower arrangers for aesthetic purposes.

A great big TV that'll entertain us
Purchased a large television for entertainment purposes.

Some colorful commissions for some high paid painters
Commissioned expensive paintings for decorative purposes.

Someone to take the wrap so that I stay stainless
Hired someone to take the blame for any potential mistakes or illegal actions in order to maintain a clean reputation.

And A new relationship with a banker
Established a new business relationship with a banker.

Two pinky rings for my manicured fingers
Wears two rings on the small finger of each hand.

A trained German Shepard that bark when it's angered
Purchased a trained German Shepherd to act as a security measure.

To watch my possessions and look out for strangers
The dog is trained to protect the possessions of the wealthy individual and keep an eye out for any potential threats.

And A 50 foot yacht with an anchor
Purchased a large yacht with an anchoring system.

Young supermodel that shall remain nameless
Dated a young model, the identity of whom is not disclosed.

Ups and the downs, the sames and the changes
Referring to the fluctuating nature of wealth and life in general.

All the money in the world don't make it painless (no)
Despite the accumulation of wealth, life can still be difficult and painful.

(But they love it and they love it)
Repeating the chorus indicating that despite the difficulties, people still aspire to become wealthy like them.

The more you try to erase me
The more one tries to diminish or suppress them, the more persistent they become.

(Plain Pat what up?)
Beginning of Kanye West's verse, addressing his friend Plain Pat.

Lifestyles of the broke and famous
The challenging life of those attempting to become famous while facing financial struggles.

Let you know how crazy this game is
Expressing how difficult it is to achieve success in the entertainment industry.

Look at all the new beautiful faces
Referring to the many aspiring individuals who are attempting to make it in the industry.

At home supermodel, myspaces
Models who have not yet achieved fame often utilize social media platforms such as MySpace to promote themselves.

Long for their shot on the TV screens
Desiring the opportunity to have their talents recognized and showcased on television.

American Idol never seen these dreams
Despite the widespread success of American Idol, not all aspiring musicians are able to achieve their dreams through the show.

Just last week they want to see ID
Referring to instances in which individuals are not recognized until they achieve success.

Now they got you in VIP, huh?
After achieving success and fame, previously unrecognized individuals are suddenly granted VIP status.

How many people almost famous
The many individuals who come close to achieving fame but fall short.

You almost remember what they name is
Referencing the forgettable nature of the many individuals who attempt to make it in the entertainment industry.

Like ?Hey, didn?t you play in..? No it couldn?t be, quit playin?
A common interaction in which they are mistaken for an actor or musician, but ultimately are not recognized or remembered.

I try to keep that balance
Attempting to maintain a balance between achieving success and remaining grounded.

After MTV that?s a Real World Challenge
Referencing the reality show The Real World and the challenges that come with achieving fame on a platform like MTV.

Back on that train
Returning to a state of anonymity after experiencing fame and success.

Never to be heard from again?
Questioning whether they will be able to regain fame and success once they return to a state of anonymity.

G.R.I.P P.I.M.P
Beginning of Pharrell's verse, a nickname referencing his success in the music industry.

I, any spelling ***** come on that?s me
Referencing a common misspelling of his name and asserting that he is the individual being referred to despite the spelling error.

I bring a burning sensation to the urban eye
Bringing a unique and exciting energy to the urban music scene.

Like an eye-drop of Turpentine
Adding an intense and distinct flavor to the music industry.

You can listen to the serpent, fine
The naysayers and critics can continue to criticize, but it does not affect his success and impact on the industry.

But the earth got gas once it burps its fine
Referring to the idea that hardship and criticism will be overcome and eventually forgotten.

Someone around me they talk about the grease
Someone in his inner circle is discussing illegal activities or money laundering.

Not G.H.G, how to cook a quarter ki
Referring to the cooking of drugs and the slang term 'ki' meaning a kilogram of drugs.

Talking all nasal, he ain't over that cold
Referring to someone who speaks nasally and suggesting that they are still affected by drug use.

No glove scrub, Manny just over that stove
Referring to someone who is unafraid to handle drugs without protection and is always cooking drugs.

Perfect paradigm
An ideal example of success and influence.

Wrong place wrong time
Suggesting that despite one's successful and influential status, they can still find themselves in unfavorable situations.

Should have been Phizer, GlaxoSmithKline
Suggesting that he could have been successful in the pharmaceutical industry as well.

Number one chemist
A reference to his creativity and innovative nature in the music industry.

Look at him no blemish
Despite his success and influence, he remains free of faults and criticism.

Egg shell off white like a DuPont finish
Describing the off-white color of his car, emphasizing its high quality and expensive finish.

Young, dumb, high strung, who could handle us
A statement about the influence and power that comes with being successful and young.

I wonder how Gods gon? paint today?s canvasses
Questioning how the future will unfold and what will become of his success and influence.

Cause who knew that day that man would just
Reflecting on the unpredictability of success and how it can change an individual's life.

Go to VA with a Tec and spray campuses
Referencing a violent act and questioning how success and influence can alter an individual's behavior or perspective.

What a way to see the cover of Time
Reflecting on the irony of achieving success while simultaneously facing negative consequences or criticisms.

I know that ***** wish he was standing in line
Suggesting that despite the negative aspects of success, many individuals still aspire to achieve it.

To see it?.As if he didn?t do it.
Referring to the idea that many individuals who criticize the wealthy or successful still secretly wish to achieve the same level of success.