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Lyrics of Paid In Full by Eric B. & Rakim, Marley Marl
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intro
Eric B. & Rakim
Yo Rakim, what′s up?
Yo, I'm doing the knowledge, E., man I′m tryin'a get paid in full
Well, check this out, since Norby Walters is our agency, right?
True
Cara Lewis is our agent
Word up
Zakia and 4th & Broadway is our record company
Indeed
Okay, so who we rollin' wit′ then?
We rollin′ wit' Rush
Of Rushtown Management
Check this out, since we talkin′ over this def beat right here that I put together
I wanna hear some of them def rhymes, you know what I'm sayin′? And together, we can get
Paid in full
verse
Rakim
Thinkin' of a master plan
′Cause ain't nothin' but sweat inside my hand
So I dig into my pocket, all my money spent
So I dig deeper but still comin′ up wit′ lint
So I, start my mission, leave my residence
Thinkin' how could I get some dead presidents
I need money, I used to be a stick-up kid
So I think of all the devious things I did
I used to roll up, this is a hold up, ain′t nothin' funny
Stop smilin′, be still, don't nothin′ move but the money
But now I learned to earn, 'cause I'm righteous
I feel great, so maybe I might just
Search for a 9 to 5, if I strive
Then maybe I stay alive
So I walk up the street, whistlin′ this
Feelin′ out of place, 'cause man, do I miss
A pen and a paper, a stereo, a tape′a
Me and Eric B., and a nice big plate'a
Fish, which is my favorite dish
But wit′out no money it's still a wish
′Cause I don't like to dream about gettin' paid
So I dig into the books of the rhymes that I made
So now′s a test to see if I got pull
Hit the studio, ′cause I'm paid in full
outro
Eric B. & Rakim
Rakim, check this out, yo, you go to your girl house and I go to mine
′Cause my girl is definately mad, 'cause it took us too long to do this album
Yo, I hear what you′re saying, so let's just pump the music up and count our money
Yo well check this out, yo, Eli, turn the bass down and just let the beat keep on rockin′
And we out outta here
Yo, what happened to peace?
Peace
Writer(s): William Griffin, Eric Barrier
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The song 'Paid In Full' by Eric B. & Rakim feat. Marley Marl talks about the struggles of trying to make money and the transition from a troubled past to a more righteous path. The lyrics depict the journey of seeking financial stability through legal means, reflecting on past mistakes and embracing a new way of life.
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Themes
Ambition and the pursuit of success
• But now I learned to earn, 'cause I'm righteous
• I need money, I used to be a stick-up kid
• Thinkin' of a master plan
Struggle and hardship
• Feelin' out of place, 'cause man, do I miss
• So I dig into my pocket, all my money spent
• ain't nothin' but sweat inside my hand
Reflection and growth
• So I think of all the devious things I did
• I feel great, so maybe I might just
• So now's a test to see if I got pull
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Moods
Reflection, empowerment, inspiration, nostalgia, hope
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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Album • 1987 • 10 tracks
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Paid In Full
Eric B. & Rakim, Marley Marl
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