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[Intro] Whats up mic check 1 2 1 2 New Joe Budden [Verse 1] Now wait a damn minute I done made you listen I been in the Lamb sittin you watchin you Can't miss it Enjoyin all the fruits of my drive and my ambition Man I gotta tell ya this a hell of a transition If you ain't got bands sittin then we understand different Walk in the club showin her love you can hand pick her Shaped like a mannequin hey what's your name n**** Shorty wanna stay with me must think that I'll stay with her For the project next I'm thinking project sex The crib is Project X shes from the products from that She said "I hate when you treat me like an object in bed" Bitch what you logically expect I got the top off a text Now that's a body in uh army the zombie and I kindly Wanna party with Kehlani we at a party with Kehlani But as soon as the flight touch down got one night in this town How you think you got a right to the crown I Get Around [Chorus] The Underground just don't stop for hoes I get around Closest thing round to 2pacalypse Now I get around Ridin round with the mac and the pound I get around Closest thing round to 2pacalypse Now I get around [Verse 2] I'm back on Def Jam again You niggas keep getting def and I just yam again y'all see how I'm handlin New Benz big boy coupe seat reclining tho White pipin on black seats blastin domino I pull up honk that horn she know its time to go She take long windows down I'm screamin vamanos Lately I been reeling with hate all kind of trolls I'm just tryna stack this bread feel the homonym Off that my main point back to rhyming tho Bitches get beside themselves like watching Quantico And then fools get wet from the tool Playing superhero here might lead to a deadpool Surrounded by chump niggas I always hated you niggas I'm feeling like Trump niggas I'm right in the trunk niggas The boys got you raising the bar won't jump with ya They tailored to be bad in the ring chump niggas I don't engage warring with words tongue slicker I'm probably only aloud because I got to the trunk quicker I'm not under ashamed Hunger Games but when niggas was full Joey feel jack hip to the bull I never sleep shit I get nightmares in the worst way They say I'm missing screws wasn't there in the first place But when that flight touch down got one night in this town They treat me like a knight in this town I get around [Chorus] The Underground just don't stop for hoes I get around Closest thing round to 2pacalypse Now I get around Ridin round with the mac and the pound I get around Closest thing round to 2pacalypse Now I get around
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Meaning of "I Get Around" by Joe Budden
The lyrics paint a picture of a rapper reveling in his success and the perks that come with it. The narrator boasts about his material wealth, evident in the "Lamb sittin" and "New Benz big boy coupe," contrasting it with those who "ain't got bands sittin." He emphasizes his ambition and the "hell of a transition" from a less privileged past to his current status, where he can "walk in the club showin her love you can hand pick her." This initial section establishes a tone of triumphant self-satisfaction and a clear delineation between his elevated position and those he perceives as beneath him. The central tension lies in the narrator's transient lifestyle and his transactional relationships, particularly with women. He explicitly states, "But as soon as the flight touch down got one night in this town / How you think you got a right to the crown I Get Around." This highlights a pattern of fleeting encounters, where romantic or emotional commitment is secondary to his immediate desires and mobility. The line "She said 'I hate when you treat me like an object in bed' / Bitch what you logically expect" reveals a dismissive attitude towards any expectations of deeper connection, framing his interactions as purely physical and temporary. A striking element of the craft is the recurring invocation of Tupac Shakur's "2Pacalypse Now." By comparing himself to this iconic album, the narrator positions his own movement and lifestyle as a continuation of a rebellious, unapologetic spirit. The chorus, "The Underground just don't stop for hoes I get around / Closest thing round to 2pacalypse Now I get around," directly links his personal philosophy of not being tied down with a legacy of defiance. This comparison elevates his personal narrative beyond mere boasting, suggesting a connection to a larger cultural statement about freedom and independence, albeit through a lens of sexual conquest and material gain. What makes these lyrics hit hard is the unapologetic delivery of a persona that is both aspirational and morally ambiguous. The narrator's confidence is infectious, fueled by tangible signs of success like luxury cars and club invitations. However, this confidence is underscored by a cynical view of relationships, particularly with women, whom he views as disposable commodities in his fast-paced life. The juxtaposition of his elevated status with his dismissive treatment of others creates a compelling, if uncomfortable, portrait of modern success where personal freedom is prioritized above all else, even at the expense of emotional depth.
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